Sunday thoughts

There’s something about florals that excites me in the most subtle manner.

I used to think that I’m not big on flowers, or anything flowery for that matter. Perhaps it was a way to justify and reassure myself of my masculine side, a bid to match my appearance with my (self-proclaimed slightly more masculine than the average female) character. However, I actually DO like flowers! Well, there’s a plethora of different flowers and patterns out there, so I guess it really depends on the color, shade and overall look.

For example, white is my favorite color. And I generally like simple and clean patterns. Hence, the picture below. There’s nothing unique about a pastel orange bra let, but add some flowers and VIOLA! Perfecto.

Came across this quote, and I couldn’t agree more. Just a string of simple words and you get something that actually speaks depth. The world would be a much better place if everyone (including myself) could concentrate most of his/her energy on the positive things in life and let go of the negative.

Hmm… It’s too bad I’m not so much of a risk-taker. Anyway I think I’m getting mixed signals, so it’s a little tough…

Ending the post abruptly with a picture of my Black Swan inspired eye make up for Halloween, Yh’s vampire look, and Qian’s broken doll effect! I take no credit for my make-up; it was courtesy of Yh and Qian who are simply amazing with make up ^^

And tomorrow’s the day.

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Story of my life

 

Surprise 23rd

Happy & Blessed Birthday Oggy!

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Oh yes I’m actually pretty excited.

I think many of us are guilty of over thinking and constantly trying to minimize (any potential) losses. Don’t over think.

JUST. DO. IT.

How can one call himself/herself an animal lover if he/she consumes meat?

 

That’s.

Just.

Hypocritical.

 

Comfort is key

Comfort is key.

That’s the rule for me when it comes to shoes, bags and clothes. Aesthetics are secondary; a great design would be like a perfectly glazed cherry on top of an already amazing cake. So today, I happened to casually walk into a shop I’ve passed by countless number of times but never once stopped, and purchased not one, but TWO pairs of shoes. (Normally it would not be much of a big deal, but I’m SO. DAMN. BROKE. right now I ought not to be window-shopping, let alone buy anything at all! Seriously got to get my priorities in place SIGH.) Anyway, I did a mental self-five when the shopkeeper gave me a generous discount of 20% on the more expensive pair! C’mon, we’re all suckers for good deals, aren’t we? I tried both pairs; one was pretty comfortable, but the other was made of a rather hard material and it didn’t help that the size of my feet are midway between sizes 36 and 37. To cut to the chase, I got the bigger size and bought a heel sticker (to create friction at the back so as to prevent my feet from slipping off)(additional purchase here arrgh). I walked in them for about… say half an hour (or less I’m not sure) and the back of my feet started to hurt from the abrasion caused by the heel sticker. The heel sticker is REALLY, REALLY ROUGH. And now I’m second guessing my purchase. Part of the reason why I decided to get this pair was because it is somewhat a statement piece, something unique that I don’t already own. BUT I guess I should stick to the rule I’ve always been religious to –

Comfort is key. 

Standing in my own shadow

(Picture taken in Barceloneta Beach, Barcelona, Spain)

I was born an optimist. That’s nature. But circumstances can mould a person; and that’s nurture.

 I stood under the moonlight, watching my shadows move in sync with my motions, at the same time amused at my choice of self-entertainment. Not so faraway, I hear voices echoing, but all I could feel was a strong presence of Emptiness all around me. I shook myself violently in a bid to rid of this unwelcome presence, even though my brain recognized the utter madness of this act. My efforts were in vain. Emptiness has never felt so overwhelming, overpowering the most dominant voice of all – mine. My shadows began to shift out of position; it is as if they have gained lives of their own, defying the very laws of physics.

Never underestimate the power of words. They represent symbols, intangible and physically harmless, but yet a lethal weapon they can be when well utilized. They have brought me to a stage of what marketers would term cognitive dissonance. Calling life ironic is a positive spin to what seems like a depressing joke.

So I tried running away from this Emptiness. As fast as I could. As far as possible. But how can one run away from something that simply… isn’t there? Or is it?

 Questions I ask myself as I am standing in my own shadow.

Food for thought

“living is an art, not something that you fit in around your job”

“I think I want to get a life instead of a job. I fully believe in the idea that no one is able to truly communicate these days because everyone is too busy pretending to be important and happy. It has become apparent to me that I can never be fully exposed to another’s true self unless they give up all pretense. I am guilty myself. Much of the time, and the times in between that, I’m busy pretending to be happy. I think it would be much more fulfilling if I could learn to live in my real expressions and motions. An artist can never make anything that comes from meaning if they are busy faking it.”

Do more of what makes you happy

Last week, I met up with a very good friend from a long time ago (13 years to be exact). I thought it might feel a little awkward, but no I actually felt very comfortable throughout our entire meet up! We spent around 5 and a half hours together, from lunch to dessert to random walking/shopping around. Best thing is – I discovered that she loves cereal/granola too! I knew we were good friends for a reason 😉

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Work really consumes one’s time and energy (by energy I’m referring to the mental component rather than the physical one). Though I was merely on a temporary assignment, it was as good as a prelude to how a regular office/desk-bound job would be like. I find it unhealthy to be cooped up within four walls the entire day (excluding lunch and toilet breaks), without any exposure to the natural surroundings given that most buildings/officers are air-conditioned. Claustrophobic tendencies aside, the lack of physical movements itself isn’t doing our bodies any good. Backaches, neck aches, headaches, tired eyes… Sound familiar? That said, I am well aware that most, if not all, office jobs are desk-bound. I just wish there was more flexibility, such as a longer lunch break so people can actually do things they like, e.g. shopping, exercise, nap etc.

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Met up with my telepathic twinny, Shona, yesterday and we had a good, long chat. It has been MONTHS since we last caught up and I couldn’t be more glad we managed to meet up yesterday. It’s gratifying to witness how well a good friend actually knows you and supports you 🙂 One of the things I really appreciate about my friends/people in general is understanding before judging. Know a person well before casting judgments. There is always a reason why someone behaves in a certain way. Nobody is perfect. You know a friendship is genuine and one to keep when you are able to look beyond the flaws. Anyway, it was a very inspiring talk (at least on my part) we had yesterday and I can’t wait for our next picnic date! ^^

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Do more of what makes you happy.

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Patience is a virtue

Patience, my friend.

As the saying goes, ‘Good things come to those who wait”.

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