Hello! My name is Patricia. I’m a realist and a fan of simple living and mindful eating.
New Bloggy Cat (NBC) is a mixed bag of all the things in life that matter – quotes, epigrams, life-lessons, tributes, anecdotes, jokes and delish recipes that I believe would make a memorable and priceless gift to my two daughters.
Life isn’t picture perfect. There were days when things could get really nutty, messy and chaotic. It’s the reality of life with a meticulous hubby and two gorgeous but very demanding daughters. One is precocious & perspicacious and the other loquacious & vivacious. I love my perfectly imperfect family. With them around, there is never a dull moment and certainly no shortage of melodrama.
My eldest daughter is 16 years old. She is an artsy gal and an aspiring young artist. She’s a good bass player and a big fan of rock bands such as MCR, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, The Cure and Rolling Stones.
She has always been cool, calm and collected. And she is capable of great focus, which comes in handy when completing pretty much any task. It’s interesting to see the way she embraces solitude and connect with her innermost thoughts and rich inner worlds.
Here’s one of her drawings using charcoal.
My second daughter is 11 years old. She makes a great youtuber, chef, barista or make up artist. She plays the violin and loves to explore new things. She is always happy and overflowing with love, joy, excitement and energy. And she finds her energy sapped when she spends too much time alone.
We have two pets at home though the girls would love to have more.
Fire is a stray but looks like a German Shepherd. And he acts like one too.
Kiwi is Shaye’s pet budgie and he’s the sweetest thing ever. He loves to sing and a huge fan of rock songs.
I love coffee and chocolate. The smell of coffee is enough to keep me in high spirits and chocolate just makes me happy. I’m passionate about art, books, food, ideas, comedy, beaches, movies, homemade stuff and all furry creatures big and small.
Thanks for dropping by, liking my post and following my blog. If you are a mom, may God bless you with overflowing buckets of love, joy, peace, laughter and give you loads of patience. (✿◠‿◠)
Peace, love & blessings,
Patricia Chew
Email: newbloggycat@gmail.com
“I appreciate simplicity, true beauty that lasts over time, and a little wit and eclecticism that make life more fun.” – Elliot Erwitt
Love your blog! I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! http://letterstochace.wordpress.com/2013/04/10/versatile-blogger/
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Thank you so much for the nomination 🙂
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May God bless you and your loved ones with His overflowing love always.
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Thank you so much. God bless you & family too 🙂
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Thank you!
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Thank you for finding my blog & leading me to yours! I am very much enjoying catching up with your posts & look forward to reading more! Blessings to you & your lovely family 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m glad I found your blog but it will take me a while to go through all your posts.
God bless you & family & Mutley dog too *(^___^)*
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Hi! I’m so very glad you visited me, so I could find you! Greatly enjoyed my visit here this morning and looking forward to your future posts!
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Thanks for the likes and follow. Have a great day & happy blogging! *(^___^)*
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What a lovely, refreshing blog! I have enjoyed my visit 🙂 The bald dad poem drew me in…..
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Glad you enjoyed the poem. This poem is actually from my 6-year old daughter cos her dad is bald *(^__^)*
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Hehe – that’s funny! The makings of fine poet, at age six! My commendations! 🙂
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Thanks, she’ll be most delighted with your comment *(^___^)*
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I am most pleased! She is welcome to choose a colouring picture from my blog as a special gift – maybe a couple of flowers for a friend… http://wildersoul.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/flowers-for-a-friend/
With my regards and compliments.
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Thanks so much. It’s so sweet of you. She loves flowers! Your blog/work is awesome. Have a great day!
*(^__^)*
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You’re most welcome – and hope you got my email with a BIG thank you for the beautiful colouring in work your daughter sent me. Love it!
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Yes, we’ve got your mail and we’ve just replied. Thanks! *(^___^)*
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I consider you part of my WordPress Family – You’ve been Nominated:
http://ballybin.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/the-wordpress-family-award/
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Thank so much for the nomination, my bloggy-world friend *(^___^)*
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The Liebster Award is for those with under 200 followers – I nominated you so those in my circle could get to know you! You can view the award nomination here:
http://ballybin.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/the-leibster-award/
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That’s very thoughtful of you. Thank you 😉
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Congratulations! You’ve been nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award 🙂
I hope you’ll accept…
http://rockyourinnerhippie.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
I believe in the power of your words and I’m so happy to be able to nominate you for this award 🙂
Keep blogging, because your words rock…
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Thank you so much, bloggy-world friend. Happy blogging & keep smiling *(^___^)*
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I just wanted to give you a BIG thank you for nominating me for the very inspiring blogger award! I have finished my post and linked to your blog here: http://bookofmohs.com/2013/06/20/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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You’re very welcome! I’ll check it out now 🙂 Cheers!
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I discovered your refreshing blog by accident. Now I know that some accidents are good ones 🙂
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Hi Gillian, thank you for the likes and follow. I’m glad you found my blog so I could get to know you and your blog too :).
Have a great day & happy blogging!
Cheers, Pat
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Thanks for dropping by my site! Happy blogging! 🙂
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Thank you for the likes and follow. Keep smiling *(^___^)*
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So you decided to join the small clan of Uncle Spike followers…. That makes me a happy blogger now – I really appreciate you making that special mouse click.
Hope you like my upcoming posts and if you get bored one day, maybe you’ll enjoy trawling through some of my older stuff too.
If you have any likes, dislikes or suggestions about my blog, just let me know, either through ‘comments’ or via email. Always welcome reader input 🙂
Have a great old day…
UNCLE SPIKE
uncle.spikes.adventures1@gmail.com
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Glad to be part of the clan, Uncle Spike ;). Your blog is very entertaining and refreshing…and the picture of the camel is just perfect :). With 2 young children, it will take me a while to ‘crawl’ through your posts. Blessings to you and happy blogging! Cheers, Pat
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Aww, thanks Pat, much appreciate the feedback 🙂
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may this link make your day bright/er/est http://kintal.wordpress.com/2013/11/10/keep-shining/ hope you like it. 🙂
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Hey there, I nominated you for this http://publictransituser.wordpress.com/2013/11/23/most-influential-blogger-award/
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Muchas gracias *(^__^)*
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Por nada 🙂
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Lovely blog 🙂
Had some real nice moments browsing through your posts.
Thanks for sharing.
Have a good day.
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Thanks you! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed my posts ;). Blessings and have a great weekend!
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Thank you 🙂
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Hi there Pat! Thanks so much for stopping by my place, and for all the likes! You have a great blog over here too! 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
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Thanks Julie! I’m so glad I found your blog. I will be back to catch up on your posts. Happy blogging! *(^___^)*
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Thank you for visiting my blog and liking one of my posts. I hope you will come again sometime. Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Looking forward to your future posts 🙂 Cheers, Pat
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Thanks Uncle Spike! \ (•◡•) /
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Hello, Patri! Glad to meet You All, and Love to You All! Shall edit reblog! 🙂
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It’s very remiss of me for overlooking this message. Thanks & blessings, Pat ≧◠‿◠≦✌
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No Problems, Patri! Love and Regards. 🙂
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Hi Pat,
Thank you very much for visiting my blog and your very warm and encouraging feedback. I could use a few overflowing buckets of love, joy, peace and patience dealing with my kids at the moment. The ups and downs of parenting…all within the same day…can be rather perplexing but rewarding, enriching and the stuff that makes you tear your hair out.
Blessing to you and your family,
Rowena
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It’s a pleasure, Rowena. Yes, the ups and downs of parenting. I always joke that whenever I feel like I’m going insane it’s time to prepare the next meal for my family. Blessings to you and family too, Pat ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ
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You and your children are beautiful!!! I love the quote that you have with the picture at the top of the page……
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Thanks so much, Karuna! You’re too kind! (¬‿¬)
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Thanks for visiting my blog again and liking one of my posts! Blessings, Natalie 🙂
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So nice to meet you!! Looking forward to your posts!
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Well thank you! Pleased to meet you too!
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You have some pretty cool posts, ma’am!
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Thank you for your kind words, Rajiv! Appreciate you dropping by and for the follow. (◓‿◓)✌
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I am a mom and I love your blog!
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Thank you for dropping by! Blessings & peace! (^̃‿^̃)✌
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Until our recent chain of comments over on Victo’s blog, I was unaware of your blog. I don’t know how I’ve missed it, but I’m making up for it now. I’ll be following you so I don’t miss future stories.
Also, I have chosen you as one of my nine blogs in That’s So Jacob’s Ninth Month Blog Challenge (http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com)! I challenge you to find nine blogs you find interesting and give them a comment to brighten their day…well, eight other blogs and mine 🙂 Copy this message in your comment and enjoy your new blog friends!
There is absolutely no obligation, of course – accept the challenge or not, as you wish – but if you happen to find new blogs to follow, that’s always a plus.
BTW, I noticed that you’ve liked or commented on a number of the posts on my blog. In appreciation, I hereby award you the Cordelia’s Mom Enthusiasm Award: http://cordeliasmomstill.com/2014/07/31/award-fu-follow-up-you-smut-minded-people/
Yay, to both of us!
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Thanks so much! I will take up the challenge on the nine blogs but not immediately though. And I’m delighted to receive the Enthusiasm Award. Cheers to us both!
ヘ(= ̄∇ ̄)ノ
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I do not think I every paid a visit to your about me page before.. And although I have seen your wonderful children and they gorgeous art.. 🙂 I had not spied how lovely you are..
Lovely to see you 🙂 and wishing you a wonderful day and weekend.. Have fun.. Love Sue ❤ xxxx
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Thanks for dropping by my page and am pleased to see you too! (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
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Ta, Uncle Spike! _へ__(‾◡◝ )>
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You are a pure delight!
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Gracias, my friend! ( ´͈ ◡ `͈ )
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Chocolate is one of the many ways God says, “I love you!!” You’re OK by me!!
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Amen to that! Thanks & Happy Friday to you! ( ̄▽ ̄)ノ
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hi, you have a “feel good” blog.. really nice 🙂
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Hi Elizz, thanks for dropping by and I’m so glad you like my blog. Peace and blessings, Pat ~ヾ(^∇^)
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Ahhhh…I spy with my eye and found your address, CM! LOL! ฅ(≚ᄌ≚)
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Love your new updated about me page Pat. and your two daughters as well as yourself are gorgeous. lovely to see. 🙂
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Aw..ta, Sue. The girls are growing up really fast. Wish I could grow an inch or two taller. LOL! ₍₍ ( ๑॔˃̶◡ ˂̶๑॓)◞♡
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I love your blog, your comments on my blog, and that beautiful photo of you and your daughters!
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Aww…many thanks. And I’ve been truly inspired by your pawsitivity and your amazing blog. ღ˘◡˘ற♡.。oO
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Very sweet children, dear Patricia 🙂
Thanks also for sharing a good portion of humor which I like too – there are many serious things in life that do not make us love and smile, but they’re also many things which put a positive strain on our facial muscles (and abdominal muscles), as well as our mental muscles which make us laugh and smile.
Thank you, my friend 🙂
Have a great time, although in these difficult times we are facing right now.
Didi
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Aww….many thanks, Didi. My daughters are blessings from God and I’m truly grateful to be their parent. We’re in the fourth day of the 14-day partial lockdown or what they call restricted movement. Yes, I’m trying very hard to stay positive in these difficult times. Thanks so much for your uplifting words. Much love and peace, Patricia (人´ω`*)♡
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Welcome, my dear Patricia 🙂
Yes, our children are our blood, roots of our being – they deserve much love and attention as they are also children of God.
Also here we are quarantined – shall we make the best of it.
Stay healthy and safe, dear friend 🙂
Didi
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Yes, time to spend some quality time with our children. Be well and happy, Didi! (ෆ ͒•∘̬• ͒)◞
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Thanks, dear Patricia 🙂
Be safe!
Didi
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(*’∀’人)♥
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What a wonderful introduction about you and your family… love your carefree and joyous attitude it will get you everywhere. Leaving lovely comments on my blog too! I’m going to enjoy popping in now and again to smell your coffee, taste the chocolate and daily posts of inspiration. Lovely to met you Patrica❤️ Sending love Barbara x
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Aww..thanks for your kind words, Barbara. You’re always welcome here, my new friend. Much love and hugs, Pat ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡♡♡
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