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I tried wood seal carving!

  Hold on to your space seats, because the story time U.F.O. is back at it again, zapping fresh stories straight from the mothership into your inbox! 🛸 If you’ve been following my blog or my ShachemLieuw YouTube channel for a while, you probably already know I’ve been deep-diving into learning Mandarin and exploring more about my Chinese heritage. Well, my latest mission involved signing up for a wood seal carving class, and I liked it so much that I’ve officially decided to purchase a wood seal carving kit and turn this into a permanent hobby! 🧰✍️ Fun plot twist: we didn't actually work with real wood. We got to practice on erasers! But it was still super fun learning all the traditional carving techniques. (For those wondering, the Chinese carving knife used for this is called an intou or bidao —often referred to as an iron pen or a graver!) The class went pretty in-depth about the history of seal carving in China. Historically, seals (or chops) served as powerful credential...

Brunch At Tulip Cafe In Paramaribo

 Brunch At Tulip Cafe In Paramaribo

" Pulled Beef Sandwich From Tulip Cafe In Paramaribo"



Hello, my fellow foodies, and welcome back to another Story Time Productions episode in tropical Paramaribo. Today, we will talk about brunch at Tulip Cafe in Suriname. But before we arrived at Tulip, I had to run some errands that landed me right next to the Sint Petrus and Paulus Kathedraal. This church is a popular tourist attraction in Suriname. Many tourists visit during their travel holidays. The Sint Petrus and Paulus Kathedraal is one of the oldest buildings in Suriname. It's also one of the largest wooden churches in South America. The church was built during the colonial period in Suriname. The wooden structure has been renovated in the past to preserve its original colonial appearance. I walked over to make a video for my Story Time friends. Although I tried my best, it was a challenging task to fit the entire building into one frame. Luckily, I bumped into a friend who made this excellent picture for me.

"Shachem Lieuw in front of the Sint Petrus and Pauluskathedraal in Paramaribo"

  I was in the mood to wear pink. I had ordered a lot of pink outfits and shoes to wear for my postponed vacation. I had planned to attend an event, but as time passed, I was unable to make it anymore. Along the way, I bumped into some challenges and even experienced some bad luck here and there. But that's all a part of the journey. We had also just opened our company, and it took a lot of work to get everything set up for our business. When you work with people, there are bound to be some headaches. As a woman, dealing with stubborn male business partners is not a game for the weak. However, if you genuinely believe in something and have faith in the vision, you'll make the necessary sacrifices. Okay, I admit, I only have one stubborn male business partner in the company we started. 😄😅 Just in case the other one reads this and nags my ear. In the end, I still got to wear my pretty Shein dresses and shoes to various activities and events, which I will soon share on my blog.
After filming and taking pictures of St Petrus and Paulus Katherdraal, we went to Tulip's Cafe. It turned into a mini food hunt. We picked the budget-friendly option and selected Tulip Cafe as our brunch spot. My friend ordered a pulled beef sandwich, and I had the salmon sandwich. I've eaten salmon in numerous dishes both locally and abroad. However, this sandwich was the saltiest of them all. They could have added some cream cheese to balance out the saltiness. But overall, it didn't taste bad, and the sandwich was made with fresh ingredients. Perhaps that cup of warm cocoa made it all the more pleasant for my taste buds.. Have fun watching my vlog. Do you also need a vacation that provides peace and quiet? Or are you looking for colorful adventures on your next trip? Check out Expedia to help find the right deal for your budget! I know that I've checked them out a couple of times. I'm looking forward to having some relaxation time. It's easy to use Expedia's app to help you find the right hotel, accommodation, flight, or car rental. You are just a few clicks away from your next dream vacation. As an affiliate partner, I earn a commission when you book through the link. Soon I'll also be looking for a great deal. Curious about where my next Story Time adventure will take me? Stay tuned! 😉



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