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after lunch inspiration

quote of the week

‘there is always something smarter than you.’

i read this on my Merlin’s Robe (world of warcraft). I thought it was brilliant.

far far away

this reminds me of Switzerland summer of rolling fields, sunflower, maize and warm sunshine.

credits to istockphoto

no kidding

life surprises me sometimes.

the collective iq of a group of people, may well be lower than the individual iq of the same group of people.

weird.

4th Nov 3.39pm

i naturally gravitate towards:

the juxtaposition of old and new,

the tension between slow and fast,

and the relevance of the ancient truth versus modern ideology.

 

i am drawn to:

struggles for a better world,

inner demons that threaten to overwhelm,

and the imperfection that makes life what its worth.

 

The end never leaves an impression.

It is the in-progress that fascinates me.

People should enjoy the ride.

The destination is anti-climax.

<3

there is something about mesh + stripes that totally blow me away. I had to get this dress.

i like playful dresses

from Little Red Heels

Designing the highline fanaticism

Damian took my book to the USA to get it signed by James Corner if they meet.

if he comes back with James Corner’s signature, am i permitted to scream and faint?

i like blur pictures

maybe it is because i am short sighted, and got used to seeing things slightly double

sometimes not everything in life is clear anyway.

heart still beats

i am alive.

just got back from the downs to middle ground.

I should be inspired enough to write this week.

new lease of life

i sold all my short skirts at a flea market a week ago.

some shots

in bid to fight the afternoon zz monster that attacks me almost every day (proving to me that I really aren’t a desk bound person), i decided to post the pictures I took on my photography field trip about two months ago. I tend to be tardy at posting, I know.

I am still learning to work my camera. but i was pretty excited to see that my camera can be adjusted to capture different degrees of clarity

the grass is always greener than the other side

the first time i caught Project Runway, what caught my attention was not the outfits but what Heidi Klum said when she sends the booted contestant off the runway. silly me did not realise she was German and therefore, it may have been a german phrase. And this week! I found out it was indeed a German phrase.

Auf  Wiedersehen

(pronounced as ouf-vee-duh R-zey-uhn) It means until we meet again.

 click here to hear how it sounds.

I particularly also like these phrases in foreign language:

French: thank you/merci

Cantonese: I love you

Italian: Allegria /cheerfulness

Japanese: Counting 1 – 10/i-chi, ni, san (shall not continue lest its all wrong)

(and) i love you /Ai shi teru

i guess English may be universal, but some other languages are just more romantic and sweeter sounding

music for the soul

I was packing my stack of cds today, and realise I listen to a range of music. I think taste in music changes with age. I grew up on classical music and New Age Classical – Kitaro, Kevin Kern, Yanni. In my teens, I briefly enjoyed pop, and very quickly dropped it for New Age Classical. In the last two years, it has been quite permanently been jazz, Bossa Nova, and New Age Classical, with a dash of classic rock thrown in. Guns and Roses, Bon Jovi (any of his albums up to Its My Life). I have recently been hooked to the High Society cds, in-house compilations from That Cd Shop, particularly Shanghai Jazz, Shanghai Diva and Passion.

Yanni Live at The Acropolis is a fantastic introduction to his music.  I have been listening to him since 12 and i still think this is timeless. Recently, I have also begun to like Lang Lang – some pianists play long string of keys that doesn’t seem to make much sense but for his, there was a definite progression in the ’story’ of this music and space for emotions to follow along.

 what music do others listen to?

potential to cheer myself up 2

I decided that I would wear two watches tomorrow. Just so that I will be right on time. and even earlier, if the weather is good

via Le Blog De Betty

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i wish someone could help buy this for me. UO doesnt accept non-US /Canada credit cards

studded jersey necklace

i finally found this in Melbourne for just $4. Amazing

how to cheer me up

between going to work, staying at home and sleeping, thats how my 24 hrs per day has been used for the last few weeks. no idea how people find the energy to go out, meet people and socialize. i can barely have enough to get out of bed and go to work, and last the day.

anyone, on a positive note, to reward myself for not spending money this month on random items, i bought this one random thing off etsy

it makes me happy jus looking at it

via theblackapple

don’t let your imagination run

This could be a case of extreme fussiness. I had to ship Aerie from USA simply because I don’t wear anything else. Did not matter it wasn’t cheaper to ship. Did not matter that singapore probably had underwear of comparable prices. I just had to ONLY wear Aerie. Well. I am loyal

 

I can’t wait! The last shipment got canceled for some reason, and I missed out on the cute daisies pair. The alphabets one kind of make up for it.

not all things new are good

I am usually attracted to blogs with great photographs because I believe pictures say a thousand words. Words are excessive at times – but that doesn’t stop me from being excessive with them so long as the consequences are not fatal.

From Hong Kong with Love: like a Little Journey with the owner as she discovers wonders of a place

Pour Porter: great for clothes inspiration. I like the huge self-tied belt with no particular focal point.

The Selby: personal spaces, people on their best (not necessarily correct) forms. Truly inspirational

Lines and shapes: Lines and Shapes CONNECT US. Not so much of on-blog photos but the books that are sold are a great collection of photographs with various themes. Talk about Feast (for the eye). I am tempted to buy a few.

Some Girls Wander By: She is whimsical. enough said.

via The Selby

i need a long long holiday with clean white sheets.

 

The Answer

I believe you are the answer to every tear I’ve cried
I believe that you are with me,
My rising and my light.

Give me strength when I am weary
Give me hope when I can’t see
Through the crosses I must carry
Lord, bind my heart to thee

That when all my days are over
and all my chores are done,
I may see your risen Glory
Forever where You are.

                                                                    - Corrinne May