I don’t want whatever I want
“I don’t want whatever I want. Nobody does. Not really. What kind of fun would it be if I just got everything I ever wanted just like that, and it didn’t mean anything? What then?” – Coraline
Thoughts & Ideas
Stay strong
“Kia kaha!” (stay strong) -NEW ZEALAND MĀORI PHRASE
An equal
I am a friend, not a girl. I like to be treated like an equal, not a princess.
The eye of an artist
“No artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.” -Oscar Wilde (So consoling to know that seeing straws and lemon in a glass half full is absolutely fine. Always loved Wilde <3)
Positivity flaw
I’ve always see things in the most positive light and possibilities that are not obvious to the naked eye. I don’t think much of how certain ambiguous behaviour will be interpreted because (of course) I have the best intention. What else can it be? However I realise that unlike numbers, words and actions can be …
The foundation of my (romantic) relationship
Sometimes I get peculiar comments and questions relating to my partner: “I’ll keep an eye on him” “Show him who’s the boss” “Do you let him do x?” It had always puzzled me and I’ve plunged in deep thought why people say these things. Though I’d normally give a short and cordial reply eg “Nah …
WHAT I’VE READ: The Life-changing magic of tidying up
Remember I said that, like Marc Zuckerberg, I want to have a little book club and talk about books I’ve read? I don’t think I have time to write about each and every book I’ve read. This book is my 10th book of the year (excluding two others I’m reading concurrently). But I have found a …
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How to give when you don’t have a lot? Do it on your birthday!
Giving to people who are not as fortunate as I am had always been on my mind. I was waiting until I am more capable – more income, more time, more help etc. I feel what I can give at the moment is too small to even make a difference. Then one day I realise …
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When I get a little money I buy books
“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes.” -Erasmus
The definition of a beautiful woman
“It is amazing to me,” said Bingley, “how young ladies have patience to be so very accomplished as they all are.” “All young ladies accomplished! My dear Charles, what do you mean?” “Yes, all of them, I think. They all paint tables, cover screens, and net purses. I scarcely know any one who cannot do …