pictures of you, pictures of me...

Finally, something came in the mail for me...
My new instax 210 by Fujifilm!
I was excited to get my hands on this as the photos are twice the size of my instax mini 7s.

I first got into instant photos a few years back when I bought my mini 7s in Singapore on a holiday. Back then no one really had one. Since then pretty much most people have got one within this year as it's become more popular.

Even though I love my mini and people ALWAYS comment on it whenever I get it out, the photos can be too small.

This is where my 210 comes in! It takes great wide shots and the picture size is fantastic.
My only quibble with it is the size!
The camera is a BEAST. When I revealed it to the family, everyone was like, "WHOAH. It's HUMONGOUS".

Yes unfortunately it is...hopefully they will make a thinner version sometime. So I don't think I will be putting it in my handbag much.
Also I wish it came in a better colour than black. But that's just me.
Other than that, it's pretty impressive and far more techy it's sister the mini with increased settings and macro settings.
For all those who are interested, it cost me about $70-80 with shipping and I bought the film on ebay from someone in HK.

I'm keenly awaiting my new purchase...a kindle!!! Can't wait...

A little light of mine

I've recently been to the same lighting store about three times for a table lamp -

Once with my brother (where I fell in love with all the glittery, metallic lamps).

Second with my mum to get her objective opinion because I couldn't decide between two or three lamps.

And the third time my mum went on my behalf to get me this one which was my original love. 

So tonight I took some photos for the benefit of my colleagues who all wanted to see what it looks like.

As you can tell it's sparkly and glittery and I love the intricate latice-like metal pattern. It's actually been cut out from a big sheet of metal and it's perfection. The base of the lamp is a pewter colour - though it looks black in the picture. You can also get it in silver. 

Currently I have a 60 watt light bulb inside which is perfect for a nice ambient glow. When I had the 100  watt light bulb I literally was seeing stars thanks to the shininess and ultimate GLARE. 

I haven't been able to find a lamp quite like it at any other lighting stores...so I'm very happy with this find :) 

Why?

The most annoying question in the whole English language.
WHY?
Here's my answer to you: WHY so nosy?! 

On another note...read this on my Uncle's fb and think it's really great.

Cloudy sky, stormy sea;
And grace enough to last.

Failing strength, unanswered prayer;
And grace enough to last.

Lonely heart. weary day;
And grace enough to last.

Shadowed vale, pain and death,
And grace enough to last.

Grace, God's grace, sufficient;
And grace enough to last.

Home, sweet home, dawn of day:
Home, through grace at last.


Happy Thursday - one more day then the weekend!
And yay for the rain :):)

Home Decor

One of my secret hobbies/obsessions is interior design. 

I'm one of those people who NEEDS to live in an aesthetically pleasing environment.

Otherwise I get all heebie jeebie and really uncomfortable. 

Recently I transformed my room. Chucked out a whole bunch of stuff and said goodbye to the past.

It was quite an experience, one which I'm still needing to sort out all the stuff I've relocated else where to 'store for now'. 

But here are some quick pics of what I've done:

I bought these gorgeous gorgeous boxes from a craft store.

They ranged from $3-6 per box.

I'm particularly in love with the round hat box.

After digging around in my closet, I knew I needed to display these amazing purple beauties!

My mum and I spent a lot of effort trying to get these shoes. FYI - they are unworn. I would never display worn shoes. *dirty soles iik*

I bought the sparkly rocks from the same craft store - just grabbed a packet of clear and purple ones. I would have preferred to display the shoes in a glass display box just like Tamara Mellon has in her house, but I couldn't find any that were under $200 per box. 

I was also so pleased that my beautiful ottoman had arrived today!
It's a lovely champagne colour with diamonds in the quilting and silver trim across the top and bottom.
It makes the perfect edition to my room and a place where my friends can sit - so they don't have to sit on my bed. It also makes the perfect place to put my hand bag + shopping bags after a long day.
BTW- photo does not do it justice!

How sparkly!!! FYI I bought the ottoman online :)

And last but not least, I've always been into travel themed things. I bought a world map, stuck it on my wall and put stickers on all the places I've travelled to. Then looked and shook my head at how much more of the world I need to see. To continue with my travelling theme I bought this awesome book/box. It looks like a book but it's actually a box! Since I was little, my mum gave me the idea of collecting postcards from the places I go and visit. Including some lame ones. But I decided I would store them in this neat book box. And to top it off it had New York on it. The one place I am dreeeaamminnngg to go to soon!

And there it is, an intro to what I've decorated. Perhaps more later...hope you had a happy Tuesday. I sure did! :)

How oh how retail has changed

The world is a very different place than it was even a couple of years ago.
And while I could talk about the woes of moral degradation, I'll save this post for something more fickle.
Online shopping!
I'm amazed at how many places are now (and finally) allowing us to purchase things online. Even retail spending at the shops has gone down thanks to online shopping. Probably on the opposite hand, an increase in credit card theft.
Anyways on a brighter note, I am definitely one of those people who have jumped on the band wagon.

Recently I've purchased some clothes, some furniture (!) and some instant photography (more details later). I will update the items as they roll in...in particular the most fantastic ottoman I picked out and will be delivered sometime this month. It will make the perfect edition to my room which I have been clearing and sprucing up.

Happy November, it's almost Christmas time, my favvvvourrite time of the yearrr and only 6 weeks or so till I travel to Israel :)

Hello Mercy

This song reminded me of something that happened last night:

Also if you're searching for mercy...

Goodbye Chuck and Blair

And here is to a closing of two characters so meant to be that they were never meant to be. I think it has become clear that we need to say goodbye to the possibility of Chuck and Blair. I have never seen such characters meant for one another in a conniving sort of way. I will probably keep hoping. But for now, it seems like it's too late.
And now, to end off with some classic C+B banter...
Chuck: You're lying.
Blair: I am not.
Chuck: Your eyes are doing that thing where they don't match your mouth.
Blair: I wasn't aware that robots got jealous. Did they update your software while I was away? 
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Blair: Good afternoon Chuck. I thought we might enjoy some tea. You know how I adore those Empire bacon scones.
Chuck: I know everything about you, which is why I know your visit probably has more to do with a scheme than a scone.
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Blair Waldorf: Isn't there someone else you can torture?
Chuck Bass: Probably but I choose you. 
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