that thing i want to do

Lately, I've been daydreaming of what it would be like not to have a desk job. Don't get me wrong. I like my job. But sometimes I dream of being my own boss and doing what I really love to do, something I'm really passionate about.

This blog has been some sort of virtual expression of that thing I really want to do. And what is that exactly, you might ask? It's finding cool design - in furniture, clothes, accessories, trinkets and knickknacks. I dream of opening my own store where I will sell all the cool stuff I find from my travels. It would be a hodgepodge of awesome stuff that has piqued my curiosity, made me feel all giddy at first sight of it, or just made me exclaim, "hey that's so neat!"

I dream about this. While on the train to work. While waiting for my coffee. While eating lunch alone. While walking around flea markets and spotting something that would be a great addition to my imaginary store. Yes, I dream about this everyday. Much more so these days. These days when I see how excited D is about his work or watch other inspirational people do what they love to do. I stop and think, what am I doing? Seriously.

I remember watching a bunch of episodes of Why You Do What You Do and getting so inspired to just do it. But somehow nagging thoughts of what if I fail? or it's not practical or it's too risky get in the way. I still want to do it. One day. Someday.

For now, I leave you with the WYD teaser.


WYD SERIES from WYD Productions on Vimeo.

like the sunshine

Sunday morning. Catching up on my Google Reader feeds. Listening to Pandora while at it. This song comes up.  It's painfully beautiful. First heard it played on my all-time favorite movie. Perfect for a gloomy Sunday morning.



Happy weekend, kids.

when in penang...

Guess what? I'm in Penang again. Staying in the same hotel, eating in the same Indian restaurant, and still locking myself in a hotel room with a big bag of Skittles. Oh and still reading White Teeth (Sadly, I don't read much these days. Internet TV has amused me way, way too much. I love hulu and Netflix! Ok, ok. where was I?)

Yes. Old habits die hard.

But before you call me a complete bore, I did venture out earlier today to grab a bite (and then walk off what I ate) and stumbled upon this.

Who in their right mind won't enter this place?

Well, I'm glad I did because I got to sample every piece of chocolate they have, and coffee too! I'm a sucker for free tasting.

I really liked the tiramisu and almond milk chocolates, the chestnut milk chocolates, the mint and dark chocolate (still mad at myself for not getting a pack), and the chili dark chocolate, though with a kick, wasn't bad at all. But really, who am I kidding? It's chocolate! Sadly, no pictures of the chocolates because well, I was busy tasting all of them. Ha!

Anyway, I was dead set on getting a pack of the mint and dark chocolate but somehow ended up with a box of assorted chocolates and a pack of peppermint flavor white coffee.

Excited to try the peppermint flavor white coffee. The chocolates? I'm not sure. It's hard to be excited over something that can cause a lot of damage to your waistline. Tss.

xoxo

 

Dear Snakeskin Ballet Flats, 

You may have been an impulse buy but I know in my heart you are worth it. 

Love, 

M

better late than never

Terry Moore shows us the right way.

watch.

I'm a big fan of films that make a difference. People who make a difference.

small is cool

Apartment Therapy's Smallest Coolest Contest is here again, and I can't get enough of the small cool homes that are being featured. It's amazing how a little bit of imagination and creativity can transform a teeny tiny space to something that feels spacious and cozy. Living in a teeny tiny space myself, 68 square meters to be exact, I am inspired to make the most out of our small space. So much so that I told D that I will forgo shopping for shoes this month and opt to buy stuff for the house instead. We are in dire need of storage space, and I am in awe at what these small cool homeowners have done to tackle this issue.

Hokayyy... on to my faves.

 Laura's sophisticated studio.

Jay's small scale renovation.

Christine's Sausalito skylights.

Steve's Sydney sun.

Pretty awesome, huh? See more small cool awesomeness here.

[Photos from Apartment Therapy]