It's fruity!

My little cousin started his first-year university couple of months ago in Hualian. It is his first time living away from home, and I think he is enjoying it.

So he is in town this weekend and my aunt and cousin came to visit us. We went for lunch at an Italian restaurant near my house and had a wonderful time catching up.

an important meal

I love breakfast. it's the best part of the day! A lot of people can't seem to eat when they first wake up. I'm not saying to eat right away. I mean, that's why they discovered brunch right?

butter flour milk sugar

aunt stella's handmade cookies & cakes.

Currently Twiningsing

I am. huge fan of chai, though it seems impossible to find in khh. boo :(

my good friend Alexis had been so kind to mail some tea bags over from Canada. (best gifts ever! millions of hugs and kisses) My stash is running low so I kept my eyes out today for some comforting-flavored tea.

Still no chai, but cinnamon is the closest thing. Seriously, how can the Taiwanese people not like chai? sad.

A Little Treat

Friday afternoon, I'm sitting in a cafe reading a mag, sipping on coffee. Is this all too good to be true? How long will this last?

Keep it up folks. The world is your oyster.

Find a Little Peace

I was going through my photos today and found a lot of them being close-up flower shots. Here's some of them before the next flower post.

happy friday :)

{{ The river still flows }}

Hello!

It's been 3-days-till-7-months since my last blog post. Shame on me. I haven't been very good at updating my blog, but I assure you that a lot has happened. Not only did I quit my job, I had been traveling in Europe for 3 months. It had been an amazing experience and I plan to share this with photos. Soon. I promise.

In the mean time, I am now back in KHH and am going to take the next couple of months refurbishing my room/house.

Ciao for now.

{{ waiting for magic }}

Is it possible that there is no longer any means of knowing how you are?

I'm thinking about you

{{ 25 minutes }}

Time is a scary thing.. then again so is love.

It's scary because it's vulnerable, and uncontrollable.

It's scary because it's without logic, and without reason.

It's scary because its beginning and end comes without notice.

This must the phase that so many songs, poetry and stories are about.

This must be the feeling that so many artists express with passion in public spaces.

This must be the part of our lives where we learned the most about life itself,

and most of all, about ourselves.

{{ where's the coolness now? }}

I'm not afraid
Of anything in this world
There's nothing you can throw at me
That I haven't already heard
I'm just trying to find
A decent melody
A song that I can sing
In my own company

I never thought you were a fool
But darling, look at you. Ooh.
You gotta stand up straight, carry your own weight
'Cause tears are going nowhere baby

You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment
And now you can't get out of it
Don't say that later will be better
Now you're stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it


I will not forsake
The colors that you bring
The nights you filled with fireworks
They left you with nothing
I am still enchanted
By the light you brought to me
I listen through your ears
Through your eyes I can see

You are such a fool
To worry like you do.. Oh
I know it's tough
And you can never get enough
Of what you don't really need now
My, oh my

You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it
Oh love, look at you now
You've got yourself stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it
Oh lord look at you now
You've got yourself stuck in a moment
And you cant get out of it

I was unconscious, half asleep
The water is warm 'til you discover how deep
I wasn't jumping, for me it was a fall
It's a long way down to nothing at all

You've got to get yourself together
You've got stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it
Don't say that later will be better
Now you're stuck in a moment
And you can't get out of it

And if the night runs over
And if the day won't last
And if your way should falter
Along this stony pass

It's just a moment
This time will pas

{{ peace is what we need }}

Nothing quite says peace like the serenity of "white". My thoughts and prayers are with the people who have been affected by the tragedy that has happened in the past few days. Stand firm and stay grounded. It is time for the world to reunite and help those in need. It isn't a time to dig up history, but a time to lend out our hands.

The world is sick, but we need to keep living, keep understanding, keep discovering and keep searching for ways to make this world a better place.

photos via lilacandgrey

{{ Maybe one day we can go there }}

Recently I've been thinking about my life and how both amazing and ridiculous it can be. I'm in the process of learning to enjoy life more, not letting the little things get to me. At the end of the day, what's the use of wasting time on frowns and anxiety? Yes, we are only human and we can be emotionally unstable. Yes, we are only human and we can be selfish. The Stones said that "we can't always get what we want", but that doesn't mean we want others to have it either.

It's easy to think too much when you're alone and it's difficult to distract the minds from the thoughts. It's painful to learn the truth. It makes you feel hopelessly empty when he doesn't anymore have eyes only for you. The world is endless and full of possibilities that nobody can be certain of. Yet, when it's just the two of you, life can be so balanced, almost perfect. Why is that?

{{ a year is all I ask for }}

Wouldn't it be great if we could travel wherever whenever we want?

via le petit happy

You've been visited by so many including me, yet my memory of you is slipping away. Have you changed? Does time change all things? I think it does. It's part of life. You grow just as I do. We become more mature, more sophisticated, more full of secrets. But I, like you, enjoy the warm beam of sunlight, the smell of fresh baguettes, the colors of strangers' attire, the soothing comfort of flowers, the red lips on beautiful women, and the smell of wine in the afternoon.

When will I see you? Will you still be there when I grow up?

{{ just keep going }}

via le petit happy

Life may be cruel, but life is colorful

{{ a night with glenmorangie }}

you were everything to me

and now i'm nobody to you

{{ white and blue }}

I've forgotten how I used to love reading blogs; food blogs, fashion blogs, interior blogs, home decor blogs etc etc... It's such a heart-warming past-time. The creativity that flows around is so inspiring and looking at beautiful photographs makes me feel so relaxed, so calm and most importantly, so happy.

Work has not only been more than I imagined, it has been a bit of a disappointment to my expectations. I'm not going to argue to the fact that this job has a lot to offer me, a learning opportunity no doubt, but we live in a time where people insist on following their passion, having a career that they love. We can do that now, can't we?

So, a lost soul. Time is suppose to be this amazing medium that heals people and that guides people, but it also flies past us. I think sometimes we have to stop for time. Wild idea, but that's what I feel like I should do now.

{{ it's a little warmer }}

The temperature is higher today. Not only was the sun out, the breeze made it a perfect day for walks. I put on my puffy jacket over my lulus and pj top (not exactly formal attire...) and grabbed my headphones as I walked out my door. It was a lovely day, despite the ongoing traffic. For the first time in a very long time, I felt a bit of liveliness in me. Sad, but true. I miss the warm weather.

Things I miss:

Fit body

Water

Yoga

Beach

Sand

Sun

Granola

and cheap pizza.

{{ easier to start than to maintain }}

Five months have passed since my last Bikram session

Four months have passed since my last post

Three months have passed since my last enjoyable party

Two months have passed since my last outdoor adventure

One months have passed since my last unemployed days

It's been too long. I need to reorganize.

Tomorrow, is a day of rest.

{{ j'adore }}

The beaming sunlight is darkening my body. While everybody is melting in this humid and boiling place, I take great pleasure in sweating. It is a bit awkward to say that I guess, but I enjoy sweating. Your body is adjusting itself to the environment and it is getting rid of the toxins inside. I feel a little unbalanced; maybe it is because I miss doing Bikram. But hey, I like what I do and I do what I want. Some people grow up to be less confident, less opinionated and more worrisome. What's the point? Stand firm on your feet and live your life with courage.

"Only thing we have to fear is fear itself" -FDR

PS. summer is getting rowdy. please drink lots of water.

{{ okay. stop slacking off }}

The Analyst, originally uploaded by Veronique (Image Focus Australia).

focus. focus. focus.

2 more exams. focus.

focus. focus. focus.