Testimony in the Making

So I'm still on the job hunt. You've been hearing me say that for months now haven't you? I know, I'm bored of hearing me say it myself.

It's tiring really. Always being filled with such sense of hope whenever I get an e-mail or I score an interview or I hear of friends who are able to help me but after it all I feel like I've still gotten nowhere. Don't get me wrong, I truly appreciate everyone who has been so supportive and so ready to assist me in any way possible, helping me make connections with people they know and what not.

All my friends tell me to just take this time and relax cos I'm definitely going to miss it once I start work. Others tell me I'm insane for stressing out about it even though I'm not really facing any pressure from my parents to start work immediately.

I've since cut back on that stress though..a lot. Because I finally figured out what it really meant to trust in God and His timing. I thought I knew what it meant back then, but I really didn't. I just knew it was the right attitude to adopt. Now though, I'm mostly alright with my current situation although of course sometimes it does get a little bit boring :)

I am always encouraged by the knowledge that a testimony will come from this soon. Of this I am sure. God really does like to show up and show off, and usually He does it when I least expect it. What a tease :)

So like Dory, I too will "just keep swimming, swimming, swimming" for now.

I Baked A Pie!

No kidding, I actually baked my first pie from scratch. Excluding the puff pastry, cos I'm too lazy to make it myself. Okay I know the edges kinda look like crap but whatever, the filling tasted pretty good! Eugene Ting, are you proud of me?

Work in progress.

I'm beginning to feel like a homemaker.

I need a job.

Orange

Top: I got it from my momma!; Skirt: Online; Necklace: Equip (I think)

I look cock-eyed but whatever. I'm so lazy these days. To do anything. I haven't read my book in...almost 3 days. How horrible.

I really have nothing else to say. Bye.

Flower Girl

Did this piece today. This is what bouts of boredom can lead to :) Don't quite mind it at all actually..am very happy with this one.

This is not an original though. I did my version of an Australian illustrator's work. Used old scrap ribbon to make the flower hair pin and fancy origami paper for her dress (also part of hair pin)

Goodnight

Top: Olio Folio; Jeans: Dotti; Shoes: Rubi

Time for bed. Night night.

Sky High

Attended my church's (ACTS) event, Jazz Do It on Friday night at Solaris Mont Kiara. Weather didn't quite cooperate with the outdoor jazz party but it still didn't dampen anybody's spirit!

Thought I'd finally take my clogs out for it's first walk :)

Shirtdress: fcuk; Skirt: Supre; Clogs: Random Australian boutique; Necklace: Gift from a friend

Didn't feel like showing my face, but still wanted a shot!

Oooh baby. They're more stable than you think! I could actually walk around in them for a couple of hours- no biggie!

Okay bye! Tired and not in the mood for blogging.

Before My Time Ends

The title isn't meant to be morbid. On the contrary, it's meant to stir on some uplifting, soul-searching thoughts. I'm currently halfway through my book, 'Eat, Pray, Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert and it's about a woman (the author herself) on a journey of self-discovery as she travels across three very culturally different countries. As the title of the book aptly suggests, she eats her fill (and more) in Italy, devotes herself to prayer in India, and I haven't reached this last section of the book yet, but I'm assuming she does a whole lot of lovin' in Indonesia. [I don't know how this ended up being a book review!]

So anyway, she does all these things that I'd never be able to imagine myself doing and it got me thinking, what would I want to do before my time here on earth is over? And so I made a list, as you do in such situations :)

In no particular order, I would like to:

1. Travel to a sickly romantic place like Paris, or Venice, or Rome (are only Europeans romantic?) and kiss like a teenager with my lover. Kiss as if no one is watching. (and no one probably is because they too are too busy sucking on their lovers' faces)

2. See at least one of my garment designs come to life- from my sketchbook to my wardrobe (or maybe even other people's wardrobes!)

3. Ride a hot air balloon :)

4. Cook a full three course meal from scratch. Dessert included!

5. Ride a tandem bike with my lover (preferably same said lover from #1) around a beautiful city (preferably also in the same sickly romantic places as in #1)

6. Witness the magical sight of turtles coming up to shore to lay their eggs. Also wouldn't mind witnessing little baby turtles as they struggle (oh so adorably) their way from shore to sea.

7. Catch Lifehouse live. This seems so petty, but I previously made a list of the bands/singers I had to watch live in my lifetime and I've managed to cross off most. Lifehouse is currently top of the uncrossed list.

Okay, I can't think of anything else for now. I'm sure more will come. I'm also sure that some will also seem less important ten years from now (like, maybe #7...maybe)

See, told you it was an uplifting post :)