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Oh chalupa
I had a chalupa on a whim today after a 6 year hiatus.
My only regret is that I did not order two.
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Serious stamina
I remember thinking, "Are they alive? Huh? Wait...omg they are alive. There's a water bottle."
MoMA, New York
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Hobbies so distant
I miss those breaks I had when I was a student. As nice as working and making
money is, I miss having weeks of freedom to unwind and create. This is the
baby in me talking, but working Monday through Friday is tiring. I'm so pooped
by the end of the day and the commute, I barely have enough energy to
make or eat dinner. I'd rather plop into bed, watch something, and sleep.
My summer breaks were so full of memories—now only memories.
I miss spending days and weeks to myself, drawing, painting, cooking and
sewing while listening to music. The process of coming up with something
to make and then making it is a great feeling. Since I do not have these breaks
anymore, I am feeling slightly frustrated and very dull. I know I can have
the best of both worlds if I would just shut up and channel my creativity
after work, but I've tried, and I've failed. I am just too tired. I can then do these
things over the weekend, but even then, I am busy catching up with people.
If I am not meeting a friend, it's family. If neither, I am in need of more rest
for the following work week.
What will come of this quandary? I do not know. It's a vicious cycle, you see.
Photo: A drawing of Audrey Hepburn using a pencil.
Pause
A video of raindrops from the inside of a cab window. I didn't mind being
stuck in traffic at the moment. Often times, it's nice to pause and take
notice of the things I would easily miss. Just take it all in, a moment
to breathe and appreciate.
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Everest by Ratatat
Pot no.1
This is the finished product of the pot I made at my first pottery class.
So cool, I want to start a family of pots, all with a different glaze finish.
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Cord Lamp
Counting down the days until my lamp arrives—so simple, so good.
Designed by Form Us With Love for Design Stockholm House.
De novo
"Finish each day and be done with it.
You have done what you could. Some
blunders and absurdities no doubt crept
in; forget them as soon as you can.
Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin
it serenely and with too high a spirit to
be encumbered with your old nonsense."
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
Never gets old.
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Clutter-free
In the process of moving back home, I have been cleaning my room of all
the junk I haven't been able to throw out due to sentimental reasons. I am
the type that tends to save letters or things that carry loads of memory, but
I've changed. I am having a party over here throwing things out left and right.
It feels really good. I want to live a clutter-free life from this point on—let go
of past dwellings, have what is essential, only bring in what will better my future.
New bed sheet: This is horrible. I bought this bed sheet because first, I like it. I love the colors and the large abstract
brush strokes. Second, I don't make my bed, and it's about time I do. This bed sheet in particular looks best when it's
fully laid out; in other words, when the bed is made. I figured by getting this bed sheet, I will naturally be encouraged
to make my bed every morning so I can fully appreciate the beauty of the design, because I love it so much, while
having my bed made. Works right? It's sad a bed sheet design is the driving force behind an etiquette I should already
have and be doing because making your bed every morning is a given practice, but it is what it is. No shame.
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