caught in the current.

February

2012-03-20T12:18:00.002+08:00

Suit up.

Here I am trying to remember the highlights of that month guess I will spare you the boring details because nothing life-altering really happened.

Advisory: skip this line if you're allergic to cheese. I am happy to have met someone amazing, and that he loves me is the icing on the cake. My favorite kind of icing.

2012-03-19T15:25:00.008+08:00

I've been alone for a long time. Like a really long time. My week routine usually consisted of work, yoga, Skype-ing with family, TV series marathons and, yes, going to the mall. It was seamless--every task has its allotted time. I have an organizer that's worn off cos I used it so much even have schedule of gigs, concerts etc. In a nutshell, I have achieved some sort of balance in my life.

Then I met someone. Suddenly, my schedule has to be open for another person.

It was a change I didn't prepare myself for. It seemed my time was never enough to do everything or anything at all. I found myself craving for alone time but when I'm alone I wanted to be with him. I know it's not the biggest dilemma in the world but I seriously was having a hard time catching up with me life, I constantly felt that I never done anything worthwhile.

So today, I decided to reunite with my organizer. The metaphorical light bulb has been turned on and a sign "stop procrastinating" presented to my face. I don't want to be the fat-hamster-which-has-fallen-off-the-spinning-wheel-then-never-cared-to-get-up anymore.

On my feet, finally.

2012-02-22T15:00:00.003+08:00

This post and Marion Cotillard.

Sometimes the Internet can be a beautiful place, there are times it's dark. The key is to know when to pull back and draw boundaries.

In Pictures: January

2012-02-13T11:42:00.002+08:00

JANUARY

My first animal-print shoes.

I bought diamond-encrusted earrings. My most expensive jewelry purchase to date, and hopefully not the last. This should jump start wiser shopping ventures! ;)

Gave up coffee.

I met E; my church, movie-marathon and life's (haha!) partner :)

2012-02-13T10:20:00.002+08:00

New beginning.

God's time is always perfect. I've met my partner at the certain point of my life where I'm done looking for my self-worth from other people. Waiting is still not one of my strengths -- but I have learned to let my guard down and to ask for help if the waiting becomes unbearable.

2012-02-09T10:53:00.000+08:00

I respect your past. The events and people that helped you become the person you are now. But if you constantly talk about them, excessively, makes me wonder if it's the past you still want.

2012

2012-01-01T22:56:00.000+08:00

Lord God, I'm excited to see what You have prepared for me, to realize my dreams and goals with Your guidance.

So you're here...hey hey, 2012! :-)

2011-12-04T00:03:00.004+08:00

That time I was about to meet a date and the moment he hopped in the cab, he commented on the artist I was listening to.

That time I was shaking--literally and figuratively--because it felt so surreal that the band I love is performing before my very eyes.

That moment you feel so brave, free and at peace.

Waking up the next morning with a stomach still full of alcohol and then you reach for the point-and-shoot camera nervous of the possibility of a picture taken with a stranger in an awkward situation. Haha! Nevertheless, good music is a cure, and bacon and pancakes.

I think it's nice how music helps us in getting to understand our emotions, the familiar and even some that are new.

The National -- finally!

2011-11-07T12:25:00.002+08:00

Awe-mazing. Last night was the best concert I ever been to, hands down! I don't think there will be something that could top the whole experience. God thank You so, so much. I know some may find their songs depressing but the effect on me is the total opposite. And that, this, all of this, isn't so bad at all. Life is wonderful and I am so much blessed. How can I be sad when it's been great? The National's songs bring me to that state of emotion -- euphoria.

Matt Berninger and, well, cups of happiness.

I met Jayne Yong before the concert. I was having a drink and arranging my bag when I noticed that she's alone too so I smiled at her. We started to chat. This girl is a massive fan, seriously, she have seen them perform countless times (lucky!) and taken probably hundreds of photos of them. Apparently, she's a journalist and music photographer (www.junspace.net).

My goodness, I don't know how to end this, I can't stop talking (tweeting, ha!) about it. I guess this hangover will stay for a while. :)

Set list:

Runaway

Anyone's Ghost

Mistaken for Strangers

Bloodbuzz Ohio

Slow Show

Squalor Victoria

Afraid of Everyone

Conversation 16

Available

Sorrow

Apartment Story

Abel

Daughters of Soho Riot

England

Fake Empire

Lucky You

Mr. November

Terrible Love

Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks (encore)

Wishlist

2011-09-27T12:18:00.009+08:00

Here is my realistic/unrealistic list:

Bags
If I can only have two bags in this lifetime (assuming I will not reincarnate into Olivia Palermo): Chanel 2.55 in Caviar and Balenciaga Giant City

Shoes

Louboutin Simple 100

Accessories

~~YSL Arty Ring - I must find out my ring size first~~ - apparently, this doesn't appeal to me anymore

~~Marc by Marc Jacobs Tonal Sunglasses in Shiny Black~~ - Yay! :D

Milly Mini Sophia Shoulder Bag - adding this one because it's more realistic ;-)

Mulberry Lily in Black (Bovine)

17: Dream.

2011-08-23T14:24:00.004+08:00

Writing this down because it's been a while that I had a dream so vivid and so nice, I woke-up with a light, happy heart. :)

He was falling from a waterfall but surprisingly didn't get hurt. Then we were together and I introduced him to Kathleen and Daphne (high school friends)--I cannot remember the facial features but I introduced by his nickname so I'm sure it's him. We went to Hong Kong. He was saying good-bye to his girlfriend (whoa!) and trying to explain to her that I'm the one he truly loves and that we have known each other before. I saw his friends again and they're happy to see me. I was happy they remember me. We hailed for a cab off to somewhere to eat, specifically, burger. Weird.

I woke-up.

August is about him. I can't wait to have someone special again I can associate things, events and, yes, months to.

August, so far (in pictures).

2011-08-14T19:35:00.008+08:00

1. Sunrise on August 9 - my 4th National Day in Singapore
2. New yoga towel.
A bowl of yogurt and strawberries.
MAC Diva - My first red lipstick.
Attica with friends. Nina, Joan and Roger.
3. Videoke with colleagues

Sara Bareilles

2011-07-25T11:41:00.010+08:00

The concert was like a feel-good movie with predictable plots--in a good way. No stage effects, fireworks (inside the concert hall, who knows) and flying trapeze gimmicks. It was very laid-back. I know her songs by heart but to hear them live, I swear, was a totally different experience.

My heart wanted to leap forward when she sang City and Gravity.

Javier Dunn aka The Crooner.

I follow her in Twitter she just never fails to crack me up, that woman is too funny for my life.

Obviously, I'm a fan.

Esplanade Concert Hall, 2011 May 11

The National

2011-03-16T01:17:00.006+08:00

To watch Slow Show, Fake Empire, Runaway and Green Gloves live could have been the best night of my life. When I found out last December that The National will be having their concert here I booked my tickets right away and tweeted every human being I know who will be delighted to know such awesome news. Though I admit I have my favorites that I constantly listen to and maybe songs I don't even know the title and lyrics. Berninger's voice has this effect in me I couldn't put a finger to describe it--I think their songs are not the type you will fall in love after hearing them for the first time they just grow on you. The whole time I was home (Philippines) I listened to Boxer before I sleep, when I was watching our dog (he's dead now) play in the garden, when I had my nails done, when I was browsing magazines and when I was bored. I had a crazy phase that I listened to the songs every single bus-rides. If my iPod could just talk to attest for me.

High Violet (2010) - Pitchfork review

So can you imagine how I am feeling now since Saturday when Mosaic announced the cancelation.

Someday.

2011-03-13T10:13:00.003+08:00

It's Mosaic Music Festival again. One of the best things about Singapore is it's often visited by artists whenever they're on Asian tour. Luckily, this year The National is included in the Day2 line-up.

I spent my Saturday morning running errands. The plan is to go yoga at 4:30pm then back home for a quick shower before I head to Esplanade. In the train, I was checking the line-up on my phone then I read about the cancellation of The National concert due to the tsunami in Japan. I had to re-read the page several times like a mad Bellatrix Lestrange, checked the Mosaic Twitter account and, it was confirmed. The reason is completely understandable, however, I can't help but feel upset about it. I've had a very rough time last week and this concert is supposed to be my consolation. Apparently, it's not the case anymore. It's just sad.

I got a new camera, yeah finally. I was choosing between Panasonic LX5 and Canon G12; the latter has more confusing buttons (lol) and it's heavier. I picked the LX5 and so far very pleased with its results. I have recently rekindled my love for colored pencil and hopefully having a nice a camera would inspire me not to stop since I can keep track with my progress via photos. Excuses.. Hehe :)

The Bed-mate.

Blurry photos are loff-ly.

Sheelah and Ant's birthday gift to me :)

Hello, zits on the forehead & pores.