Dewey Discovery; leap of faith in the daily duties

It's been raininig a lot this week and haven't had the chance to take many photos.. so picked one out of my photo albums.  This was an unexpected surprise in Belgium, Grand Place..the building are beautifully lit showing the intricate sculpted details on each facade.  Perhaps buidings look better at night, as it highlights the contrast between the darkened and lightened parts. 

--------------------------------------------

Uni started again this week, and to be honest I am super uber duper excited. The workload is intimidating but just knowing this semester is a self-guided subject, allows me a sense of freedom to do whate-eever I want. Independance and confidence are not really my strengths, qualities like being passive, obeying rules and taking safe routes are more familiar to me, but for a thorough project I know this semester requires rigour development of my own ideas and constant experimentation. More than anything I want to run this journey with God, so let your love and creativity overflow in me and cheers to a leap of faith.

What's your leap of faith this week?  :)

Youtube Tuesday

A cool mobilot that opens and closes to provide seating serving multiple purposes hehe

Tim Hwang singing 'We are the Reason' by Avalon,

tis a beautiful song with beautiful lyrics :)

Dewey discovery; yummy flowers

These white flowers were growing in the midst of greenness,

they look so yummy :)

Hope you are well, have a lovely weekend

and may you encounter blessed deweys :)

Dewey discovery; homes on kenthurst

A cute house, with a cute gate :)

I do hope they're sitting next to the fireplace warming themselves,

with a cup of hot chocolate :)

Dewey discovery; empty house

This house seems to have a feeling of sadness..,

I would like to believe it was once a home of beautiful memories

with a family and little children running around... :)

Dewey searching..

Hmm.. there must be a dewey in there somewhere..

Youtube Tuesday

A good ol' song to remind you, that everything's going to okay

3D is reaching new level, such a cool advertisement :)

Love Encounter

Just like the sun, His warm and peaceful love shines on me everyday, everywhere, all the time. 

I went to a church retreat and encountered Love so real and true,

May the truth also set you free

Dewey Discovery from Cousin

This is my cousin Eric Kim! He flows with contagious energy and enthusiasm.  While I was cleaning the basement he offeered to help out, but spotted my past projects.  After a few moments he was determined to copy the images, asking for paper, black paint and pencils.  I was so touched by his momentum and provided everything he asked...what he produced was absolutely magnificient! Although I did end up having to clean the basement myself hehe...I really hope his passion never fazes.. :) 

Dewey Discovery on Kenthurst

A house up for sale had a beautiful garden full of wild flowers,

I hope the next owner will also have a love for flora :)

Dewey Discovery on Memorial Avenue

Almost hidden in between the two walls of fences..see all the large pots lined up in a row?

I have no doubt this driveway leads to a magical place beyond the hustles and bustles of this world :)

Dewey Discovery in the floating city

Walking along the streets of venice... spotted this lovely street lamp mounted on the wall
with pretty white flowers in it, I wonder if he/she does this everday..

Dewey Discovery on Kenthurst

The terracotta roof tiles, against textures of green topped off with a white brick facade,

what a great combination, even the mould on the brick seems sensible :)

It's winter, and the leaves seem to have found a new home;

snuggled up in the midst of these ferns..

Dewey Discovery heartfelt lyrics

How I got Over by The Roots, they have such great lyrics- love this song..
"I'm all cried out, cause I grew up crying, out on the streets, where I grew up.., first thing they teach is.. not to give a f***, that type of thinking can get you nowhere...someone... has to care..."

Dewey Discovery; Streetscapes

the street lights of Florence seem like glowing stars adorned against solid stoned walls

 creating lovely shimmery streetpaths for us to walk through :)

Dewey Discovery; Toy Story

What a great movie, wonderfully creative on so many levels it's ingenious...I appreciate so much the work of all the artists that would've put so much effort into this film. It was so worth it, the designers, the actors, the animators, the produces, the animation engineers, directors...I'm sure the list would go on...I loved how they weaved themes like love, change, characterisation... it's like Shakespeare in the 21st century. I'm so honoured to have watched a masterpiece like this in my lifetime :) Toy Story Trilogy hehe

Also will add another clip, this is from Toy Story 2- you can really see the amount of creative detail and consideration put into this scene... the box, the hat rack...the pumping spray..the magnifying glasses...it's a joy to watch hehe

Dewey Discovery; Beautiful Blemishes

I think I feel uncomfortable being around people that judge...too much... 

But I know I'm a hypocrite in saying that, because I criticise too,

I really wish it wasn't so...  I tend to observe one habit and generalise the individual,

it's instant and fast - there's no room for opportunity...

I abhor this about myself so much.  I wish I could stop and accept things the way they are...

I guess beauty is when blemishes are present, the art movement Expressionism

is one of my favourite because it embraces mistakes as part of the artwork,

for example Van Gogh..his paintings are full of mistakes 

yet they're beautiful mistakes and all work together to form a perfect painting.  

Perhaps I've also become tired of my parents seeing blemishes of an individual 

rather than their good side.  It's always easy to identify flaws, but knowing and not judging is best...

how can I expect perfection.. when I'm full of blemishes myself... as the beatles puts it..

Lets just... let it be.. hehe

Looking Back

I haven't visited this blog in a while... and reading these previous posts I updated years ago makes me feel nostalgic. I was 19 years old then, I remember my attitude was more energetic and now that almost 4 years has passed it seems I'm less surprised by simple beauties. My New York journey was definately a learning curve in so many ways I'm so glad I had the opportunity to explore the city. It was beautiful- I remember seeing, tasting, hearing, feeling and experiencing the city of people that celebrated life, maybe not always joyful but even the dirty streets of New York seemed to tell a story. I could hear my voice growing stronger and appreciating myself for who I was. I guess the application and acceptance for Parsons Design School and encountering the mecca of design also boosted my confidence, cause I realised talents that I didnt really know I had. It also affirmed my love for art, photography, architecture, history, music, people, fresh food, design, creativity and faith. I hope I can visit once again sometime and experience what it'd be like to live in amongst it. I will probably never get the opportunity to study overseas but I'm happy just fantasising about it anyway, cause I have duties and I know nothing beats being around loved ones...

I realised a clear sign of growing old is not the wrinkles, nor the greying hairstrands, but the signs of critical and judgemental mindset. When open mindedness is abandoned and change is unwelcomed. When stubbonness kicks in and blocks all views of simple beauties that surround our lives. When the cup starts looking half empty. I might not have wrinkles but I can tell my insides are getting old...but I hope not..too quickly :)

So here.. I think I want start writing this blog again after almost four years, hope it will last longer this time.

Hmm...I think shall call it... 'Dewey goes on a Treasure Hunt'

ps.. I'm not sure what happened to the comments.. ahh..what happened.. I really liked those comments by kirsten and smock.. Kirsten and smock you probably won't read this but I'm so thankful you've been by my side all these years.  I cannot thank you enough.. Love you guys heaps.. Also thanks eunsun too, hehe you probably won't read this either but I'm so grateful you're in my life, through the hurting and giggling times...  To Eunji and Migie too...my family too, you bring the most tears in my life both hurtful and joyful ones.. also to the wonderful new friends I've made in the more recent years...and lastly God ...right now I'm apathetic and I really doubt your existence in many ways.. I despise you for bringing suffering in my life..I get sick of your protocols.. but at the same time, I love you for who you've made me..how far you've brought me and showing me what things like hope, freedom, love and peace is..

I used to think I didn't have many friends, in comparison to others...
but I'm so thankful and I feel like a rich rich person with people like you with me...
It's more than enough...