I’ve heard it said before that life is like a tapestry. Experiences and people interwoven; leading to the completion of the work.
I know it’s not a tapestry I’m making but this stitching project has been on my pending list for more than a couple of years now. It was a gift from my mum, who loved this hobby to a fault. She had managed to frame and display quite a number of her works around the house. She had left this one for me to work on for a special (and meaningful, without her knowing it) purpose. It’s called, “The Rose of Sharon” — it’s something dear to me in so many ways.
With this simple task, I’ve managed to pick up a few insights on life.
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August 2008
This lists a month’s worth of stills and words.
August 2nd - Little Things are often Endearing
August 3rd - The Inspiration
August 4th - Building Blocks
August 5th - Books and Notes
August 6th - Glass Sweets
August 7th - Happy Moments
August 16th - Ruins
August 18th - Art in Technology
August 20th - Perspective
August 24th - Breakfast
August 31th - Mimi and Bunny
Twas the month when I took the journey back to the place where it all started.
Same and aged on the outside but totally different and made new on the inside.
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Meet Mimi and her stuffed bunny named Bunny. A non-glazed ceramic figure that has become a source of inspiration — design and health. Allow me to explain.
Constant moving has rendered me unrooted and displaced. Packing and unpacking can be a tedious task but, personally, effects go beyond the physical. It’s only recently that I realised what I’ve been wanting to happen for quite some time now, which was to nest. Build and settle.
I’ve had plans of fixing my old room. Though circumstance had left these plans untouched until a few weeks ago. I had returned to the place where I grew up. Now, I have started on the process of building a nest, a space to call my own.
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Favourite meal of the day — Breakfast.
Particular with what’s served. From bacon strips to french toasts. Poached egg to an omelette. Pancakes and waffles, smothered with butter and maple syrup. Fresh orange juice, coffee or english tea. I want my meal to be especially cooked for that time of the day.
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Best viewed at 500
Normally, if we study our line of vision, we only view things from one angle. From that focal point we can visualise, compose, and create a specific image. But if we turn our head a bit, either towards the left or the right, everything changes. A different angle, a different scope, and yes, a different image.
Moreover, you can even take photos while looking up or, like in this case, looking down. Yea, it helps to look down. Sometimes.
Twas during my nephew’s play time in the garden. I had no idea why he wanted to walk in circles around me than afternoon but he was laughing; clearly having fun, so who was I to stop him? I decided to take his photo.
What fascinated me was how the photo turned out. It would always remind me of that particular moment in that fun afternoon of play with such vividness. I believe that the manner on how the photo was composed played a huge role in helping me remember.
Remembering. I guess one’s perspective will determine how she or he would remember things, huh?
Trivia: Photo taken using a Sony DSC-S40; my sister’s old garden in Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, Australia; November 2005.
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