Life as it is...

For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way. Something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.

~Fr. Alfred D'Souza

Sunset at Chinese Garden, Singapore

Mixed Emotions

Happy . Sad . Strong . Scared .

Rage

I am my own worst enemy.

My Black and White Portrait

"We wonder why black & white photos capture our soul. I think it’s because without color, we aren’t drawn to make-up, or the color of our eyes, or our hair, or how tan our skin is. Black & white captures the innocence on one’s face & their vulnerability. The glow comes from the inside, brightening our eyes, our skin, & smile. It grabs the truth, and that liberates us." –anon

 

 

 

 

Photograph taken by NWC.

iLike: Hey, Soul Sister

As usual, I’m not really updated on the current songs these days, so excuse me if my current faves are not really current at all. :)

I like the beat of the song and the ukelele thing. Heyyyeyyy…

Hey, Soul Sister by Train

iLike: Diary & Stationery Books by Paulo Coelho

This beautiful series of stationery books with quotes taken from Paulo Coelho's best-loved titles, as well as insights drawn from articles, previously unpublished works and vivid four-color artwork. 

This line is marketed in 19 countries with more than 2.2 million copies sold to date since 2004.

	INSPIRATION A beautiful four-colour artwork calendar, which brings an emotion of great happiness throughout the year. (Agenda 2010) Illustrated by Catalina Estrada
	LOVE Love is a vivid four-color artwork reveals Paulo Coelho's ideas, philosophies and extraordinary views on love. Illustrated by Catalina Estrada
	LIFE A delightfully illustrated book to be savoured either little by little or at one sitting, an absolute must. Illustrated by Anne Kristin Hagesæther

via Sant Jordi Asociados

Remembering my Fuschia Pants

via lovekarlak

Growing up with my mom who makes a living out of fashion designing and dressmaking, I wear clothes that she creates for us. Back then I didn’t appreciate any of it at all (sorry nay)… 

I remember the fuchsia pants that she made for me when I was 9. Since most of what we wear are made by my mom, we rarely buy clothes from department stores. So I had this longing to have a pair of long denim jeans. I told my mom that I badly wanted to have one for our field trip. My classmates were planning to wear those, and I wanted to it too… Instead, my mom made me fuchsia-colored pants, which I sadly wore to the field trip. I wasn’t really happy wearing it but I had no choice. My classmates asked me why I wore them..but my teachers sort of liked them. I felt a bit embarrassed because it was too fuchsia amidst the green scenery of the park and I’m always spotted by everyone. They asked me why I’m wearing those, and I just gave them a confused look. I didn’t realize up until now, that it was cute. I wish I could go back to that day and confidently wear those cute little fuchsia pants made by my mom. What made it look bad was my loss of confidence. If I had more confidence wearing them, then things would have turned up better. 

Lesson learned#1: It’s not the clothes we actually wear that makes us look good, but the confidence we exude when we wear them. Feel good to look good!  

Lesson learned#2: I have a very amazing mother who's very creative, talented, hardworking and most of all, very loving. I'm very proud to have her as my mom!

Pieces of Me this June

via planetdan

I like to have a healthier diet starting this month! That means more fish, greens, vegetables and fruits - less fatty delights for me.

I don’t like my work schedule this month. I leave for work at 6:15 am, work in the office until 7:00pm and finally arrive home around 8:00pm. Stressful.

I want you to know that I’ve gained around 3-4kg here in Singapore… thus, the “healthy living” theme.

I’ve planned to buy 1Tb of external storage for my personal files: photos, digital artworks, music, and videos. I’ve also planned to prepare my own healthy lunch pack.

I want to say to someone special… I’m coming home soon, please wait for me. <3 

Today is the greatest…

Ask and it will be given to you… I’m praying and hoping to have everyday as the greatest day of my life… I may not be able to do everything but I can do something to make this day a great one! Happy Sunday and enjoy the 90’s music ! \m/

TODAY by Smashing Pumpkins

Today is the greatest Day I've ever known Can't live for tomorrow, Tomorrow's much too long I'll burn my eyes out Before I get out I wanted more Than life could ever grant me Bored by the chore Of saving face Today is the greatest Day I've never known Can't wait for tomorrow I might not have that long I'll tear my heart out Before I get out Pink ribbon scars That never forget I tried so hard To cleanse these regrets My angel wings Were bruised and restrained My belly stings Today is Today is Today is The greatest day I want to turn you on I want to turn you around I want to turn you on I want to turn you Today is the greatest Today is the greatest day Today is the greatest day That I have ever really known

Billy Corgan has struggled with depression for much of his life, including bouts of self-injury, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and suicidal thoughts. Corgan attributes this to the abuse he endured as a child, as well as his personal anxieties and issues. While he believes he is far more stable now, he still occasionally battles depression and has become an advocate for support networks. - Wikipedia

iLike: Pon & Zi

I adore the artwork... and my heart is swayed by the sentimental thoughts/conversations in these works. *emo*


 

 
          
Do visit The Art of Jeff Thomas -  the artist behind Pon and Zi.