SAI KUNG // 261013
Tuesday, 5 November 2013 @ 14:40 | 0 notes
Visuals from my weekend in Sai Kung;
With each passing week in Hong Kong, I find myself becoming bolder in the decisions that I'm make and the adventures that I'm going on. Decided to go hiking on a whim and thus I called up a few girlfriends here, did some really last minute planning and then left home in search of this beautiful place. I'm glad to say that the view did not disappoint and even if it did, I wouldn't have regretted a single moment of it. They say that 10 years down the road, you will be more regretful of the things you didn't do, then the things that you do. And I love this saying because I'd honestly rather look back at the bad memories and laugh them off rather then have wasted the fullness of the experience and not have anything to look back upon. Try pushing yourself out of your boundaries once in a while, you'll be surprised to see how much more life has to offer :)
Labels: Beauty, photo journ, Photography, Random Musings, travel, visuals
Beautiful Disaster
Thursday, 25 July 2013 @ 15:48 | 0 notes
Punggol Waterway 240713 //
Honestly wasn't expecting much from the film I shot but was pleasantly surprised at how some of the pictures turned out. The scenic surroundings accompanied with a slight tinge of gloom resulted in the shots above and honestly I find them absolutely amazing. It most definitely wasn't the kind of beauty I was going for when I was visualizing this photo journal but they are beautiful nonetheless.
I guess I learnt an important lesson today, that there's always beauty to be found in every situation.
Labels: Photography, Random Musings, Thoughts
Words are our most
Monday, 15 April 2013 @ 01:05 | 0 notes
All my life I've been taught the power that words carry, from experiencing the harshness of it all and it's ability to cut deeper than any blade to its remarkable ability to restore and empower lives. And the scariest part is that all of us have been given this power. Quoting from spiderman (cause I'm a nerd like that), with great power comes great responsibility, and we are all responsible for how we choose to use this 'gift' that we have been given.
For one, choose to speak only the positives. We do not have control over the situations that arise in our life, however do have the ability to control our reactions. And truth is, negativity never makes a situation better, it only adds fuel to the fire. Negativity breeds greater negativity. I honestly hate being around people who have a negative disposition because hearing all those discouraging words and just being around that negative energy in general really affects me. Like what all parents tell their kids - if you have nothing nice to say, don't say it. Trust me, it's not always easy to do so especially when the situation gets you all rifled up, but it doesn't hurt to just take a step back and clear your mind. I think speaking positives help to make you a happier person as well, because in order to speak positive things you need to start thinking positive and soon by doing a simple act of saying positive things you're making your way towards living a happier life.
Secondly, don't abuse the gift that we've been given. Don't use words to bring others down for your own benefit, don't use it to make you feel better about yourself. Because abusing a gift like that to make yourself feel a wee bit better for that split moment, isn't worth it. Words can do terrible things and one might not be ready for the consequences that come along with it. And when you destroy others, you end up destroying yourself along with it.
Words can lead to life or destruction and the choice lies within you.
Here's little insights from Cheryl's thoughts of the day :)
Labels: Random Musings, Thoughts
Gastronomy
Thursday, 11 April 2013 @ 02:44 | 0 notes
Snapshots of my food adventures of late .x
Home cooked laksa, freshly baked goods from Tiong Bahru bakery, eggs royale & parmesan chicken with caesar salad, tantalizing treats that I'm glad to savor
Food is a form of escapism, spending hours in the kitchen whipping up a storm or finding solace in a tiny cafe somewhere, it gives us peace of mind and allows us to escape from this world for a little while.
Labels: Food, Photography, Random Musings
Chasing the Sun
Wednesday, 27 March 2013 @ 19:42 | 0 notes
Hello loves <3 I'm back!
I apologize immensely for the lack of updates. I've been pretty busy of late, was in Philippines for 2 weeks and days after I got back I was off to another adventure on an offshore island. Been away from technology and my lovely wardrobe for way too long and I'm feeling so deprived from everything around me. It's weird how 3 weeks away from home can make everything seem so foreign to me.
As part of my routine to ease back into my life here in Singapore, I decided to raid my wardrobe for a piece to wear today and decided on this lovely white number which I got for ASOS a while back :) As much as I love my LBD's, the trusty go-to pieces when you need something to wear but have no idea what, a white dress always makes you stand out from the crowd. Want to be different? Why not consider a LWD instead of the usual LBD?
I love how this dress makes me look so ethereal and fairylike (deep down inside I think I might have a secret obsession with pieces that make me look this way) and the intricate lace details are perfect for the spring time :)
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Love you all .x
Ryl
Labels: fashion, ootd, Photography, Random Musings
Celebrazione
Saturday, 23 February 2013 @ 02:41 | 0 notes
After a long week of late nights and cramming information in my brain, I'm proud to say that I've officially completed my second year. My friends and I decided to treat ourselves to an indulgent lunch and thus we headed down to Casa Roma Ristorante Pizzeria. Ordered myself the Spaghetti Alle Vongole; Spaghetti with baby clams cooked with white wine (As pictured above) and I enjoyed my meal heartily as the vongole was cooked to perfection, and the amazing white wine sauce paired up with the ridiculous amount of clams that they gave made the dish so delicious and flavorful. And to top the excellent food, the service there is impeccable, a definite thumbs up for amazing customer service.
Casa Roma Ristorante Pizzeria
853, Bukit Timah Road, #01-09, Royal Ville Singapore 279887
Labels: Food, Itallian, Life, Photography, Random Musings
Warm glow
Saturday, 16 February 2013 @ 02:43 | 0 notes
From a little spark, burst forth a mighty flame - Dante Alighieri
Yes I'm one of those girls, those girls who can spend hours behind the lens taking pictures of the most mundane things in life. It was just late one night and I lit up this lovely rose scented heart candle only to become so captivated by the shadows and shapes created by the simple flickering of the flame that I decided to whip my camera out and snap away. It's amazes me at how something so simple can take my breath away; indeed the simplest things in life really do bring us the greatest joy.
Labels: Candles, Fire, Heart, Joy, Photography, Random Musings
A time for family
Sunday, 10 February 2013 @ 23:55 | 0 notes
OOTD 100213 // White Cheongsam : Megagamie / Nude Heels : Pedro / Nude Clutch : Ministry of Cube
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Chinese New Year, a time of family and celebration.
This time of the year is something that is so precious to me because it's the time of the year where everyone sets aside their hectic schedules to make time to come together. And it's always a joy to see my relatives gather as one, the smiles and the laughter, the whole place will be filled with so much hoy and laughter that it is such a heart-warming sight. Being able to see my dearest nephews and nieces and play with them, catching up with my cousins and reminiscing our childhood days or having intellectual conversations with my aunts and uncles are all memories that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Indeed no amount of red packets and sinful chinese new year goodies can make up for this precious time spent with family <3
Labels: Celebration, Clothes, CNY, Family, fashion, ootd, Random Musings
Festive
Saturday, 9 February 2013 @ 01:37 | 0 notes
Presenting to you my wardrobe selections for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations! So happy to see my clothing rack so full of pretty dresses (yes all dresses) in all these different gorgeous shades and designs, it's practically my inspiration rack now because I become so inspired when I look at it. I have to admit that I did go a tad bit overboard in shopping for CNY this year though, however in my defense most of these pieces were items that were purchased a while back but haven't been worn yet as they were swallowed up by my wardrobe. But a girl deserves to pamper herself once in a while (hopefully this makes me feel less guilty about spending so much), but I solemnly promise to be on a buying ban till the end of March!
On a random note, being able to take a day off for myself is such a blessing. Experimenting with my camera and taking random snaps, clearing out stuff from the past year, reorganizing/redecorating my room to make it look like my dream princess room and simply being able to do whatever I want is really one of the best feelings ever and I really wish that I could do this more often. I really do need to start learning how to enjoy the little snippets of life. A little preview of my princess room for you to end this post! :)
Labels: Celebration, Clothes, Haul, Inspiration, Photography, Random Musings, Room
Safe Haven
Tuesday, 29 January 2013 @ 22:45 | 0 notes
OOTD 250113 // White Embossed Bustier: Megagamie / Cobalt Miranda Skirt: Love Bonito / Black Velvet Wedges: Charles & Keith
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Like most of the girls out there, I love dressing myself up. There's just something so therapeutic about spending hours wafting through the pieces in your wardrobe, the process of mixing and matching, styling them to reflect how you're feeling that day become and to see a finished look come together at the end of it all. It honestly is a form of therapy for me; on those days when I just need to get away from it all, I turn to my wardrobe and get so wonderfully lost in it. My friends call my wardrobe "Narnia" because of how many clothes it contains but I call it "Narnia" because it has the ability to sweep me off my feet and bring me to mystical land where all my worries are left behind.
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Labels: fashion, ootd, Random Musings
Die Tomorrow
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 @ 02:19 | 0 notes
"Learn to count your blessings and always appreciate what you have in life, because you'll never know what tomorrow might bring."
The Christmas season never fails to bring out certain emotions in me. During this period of time, I'm always more appreciative of the people and things I have around me. It's not that I'm not appreciative of everything through out the rest of the year, but for me, December is always a season where I'd always have so much to give thanks for.
You know those people who live such fast-paced lives and are always busy with God-knows-what? Well, I'm one of those people. Thing is, when you live such a fast paced life, you don't have time to stop and smell the flowers, you just take a glance at them and move on. And so often at times, you just overlook all the little things in life that matter because you're so busy focusing on the other things that you are chasing after.
I don't know if all this emotion building up in me is because it's the end of the year and I'm looking back at how this year has been or if it's because of the whole end of the world thing (which I highly doubt so), but I feel so guilt-ridden. People always say that it's alright because it's human nature to chase after what we want in life and only to realize the value of things when we don't have them anymore. But I don't want to live like that, I want to be able to tell the people I have in my life that I love them when I can and not when they are gone. I want to live my life with the full knowledge of all the good things I have and be able to appreciate them and be happy and not chase after all the things that I do not have and feel so empty. Mahatma Ghandi once said, "Live as if you were to die tomorrow", who knows what tomorrow might bring? Who knows if there is even a tomorrow to begin with? This quote is more than living life while yelling "YOLO" at the top of your lungs and doing crazy things to try to live life to the fullest, but mostly to live in the moment. What would you do if it was your last day on earth? You wouldn't chase after the frivolous things in life, but instead you would tell those you love how much they mean to you, you would spend your time on meaningful things. To live life in such a way where you will have no regrets at the end of it all, that is of greatest importance.
Labels: Appreciate, Life, Random Musings
Imperfection
Friday, 14 December 2012 @ 23:51 | 0 notes
Snapshots from a project that I'm currently working on
These snaps may not seem like much, but they are a result of many days of hard work. The early mornings, which are especially difficult for me because I am absolutely not a morning person, where I'd spend hours in the front yard taking test shots and figuring out if the lighting for that particular day is good enough, the time spent figuring out ways to photograph the products in order to bring them to life, the body aches I had after a long day spent in awkward positions trying to get the perfect angle in order to get good shots. But even after these long tiring days, when I look at these photos, I'm happy. These photographs, they aren't the best, there are probably a whole list of things that I could have done better, but I'm still happy. Some people look at my work and ask me if it was all worth it while others scoff at it and say it doesn't look like it took much effort, but irregardless of what they say, I'm still happy.
I'm happy because these are the fruits of my labor, the work of my hands and I take pride in them, no matter how flawed they may be. It's a beautiful thing to see the beauty in flaws and be able to embrace them. As in this world, so often at times, we chase after perfection only to realize that there is no such thing as the idea of perfection in itself is imperfect.
These photos are my pride and joy because there's beauty in imperfection.
For those who have been so supportive of me and giving me positive feedback on the photos and suggestions on how I can improve, I thank all of you immensely for the love and support! ♥
There is beauty in the brokenness .x
Labels: Beauty, Imperfection, Photography, Random Musings
