Monday Blues

Hi, hi!!! Monday and I'm struggling to get going..so desperate to get some more sleep but so many things to do. I just wish your day is better than mine. Anyway just a quick hello and leaving you this photo I took yesterday at the nature reserve..first time I went out driving so it's been a very liberating experience.Take care.

after the storm

Hello there!
How are you? You probably think I have abandoned this site. No, I haven't. After the tragic events in Japan I just felt part of me was injured too. No words could describe the pain of such a huge lost and even now the battle to live and survive still continue and we all wait as time heal those who have been involved in this disaster. Despite the hardships, human spirit prevails..we move on and fight.
Just like this flowering cherries..after a dormant life battered by the harshness of winter came a new blossom.

As a symbol of transience..let's live life to the fullest and be grateful for all the blessings.

Spring- a new life, a new hope..

"Where flowers bloom so does hope."

 Lady Bird Johnson, Public Roads: Where Flowers Bloom

Let there be light..

Each day more people suffer, each time the crisis intensifies, I pray that this time of darkness and despair, we may find light among us and triumph over these very hard times. Have faith and be strong.

BYJ's Message @ JOB Reposted

original in korean: BYJ

2011.03.14 @10:56am

translated into japanese: JOB
translated into english: cloudnine
Lifted from Love Bae Yong Joon

To the victims of Tohoku Taiheiyo Coast earthquake

(BYJ’s message translated into Japanese)

Today I hesitate to start with the regular greetings such as ‘Hello, this is Bae Yong Joon’. Watching the news about the earthquake on 11th, I can’t take my eyes off the television screen. Because I’m very much worried about not only you, my family, but also all the victims of the earthquake.

More and more damages are being reported and I am deeply troubled by the news of continuous aftershocks, too. All I can do is to watch the news and I feel helpless.

Whatever I do, I don’t think I can heal wounds and pains, but I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the earthquake and tsunami victims. I really wish that the secondary disasters and accidents will not occur anymore.

Having been in such troubles even in the past, I understand that you have overcome quickly and calmly. With the great interest and support from all over the world, I truly wish that you will live through this difficult situation to restore peaceful days as soon as possible.

At the same time, I am currently considering the best course I can do.

Offering fervent prayers, my Korean family and hope to see you again in good spirits.

Bae Yong Joon

My thoughts..

My prayers and thoughts are with the people of Japan this very moment. God bless everyone and my friends who have experienced the disaster. Please be strong and stay safe.

All in a day..

Hi! I had a bit of a busy day. The wind was bustling quite hard outside bringing a chill in the air.Time to snuggle up later.

The cake went really well. I had another order to take to France next month. That makes two cakes to make now. I'm just glad that people liked it which means I could practice even more.

The temperature is climbing these days and plants are growing Such a lovely time to explore the outdoors. I hope your having a easy day.

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade. ~Charles Dickens

Peeking Through

Hello!! How's your midweek so far? I have few things to do today which includes baking..(oopps did I say I'm going to halt on making cakes?) I've got an excuse since my inlaws will be here tomorrow to babysit so I'd make them my Coffee and Walnut Cake.

The sunshine has been around for three consecutive days which is really good. I had the chance to hunt for spring flowering plants the other day and got some decent photos. Here's one of a Crocus for you. Take care.

Pancake Day

Hello! It's Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday today. I have been wanting to make some pancakes as they remind of High School days. They were my favorite treat after class back then making every day a pancake day. So I made some for today but have to wait when Alex's gets home to eat them together. For now I just have to look at them and resist. Have a lovely day!

Welcome Sunshine

Hello! How was your weekend? Mine was quite busy. We had the family who spent some time with us. The Sunday dinner I cooked went really well. If there's one thing that I have to leave to professional chefs that would be making French macaroons. Blimey! Aren't they just very challenging to make?

Anyway today has been glorious.We had some lovely sunshine despite the chill so I and Edward went for a stroll. Although he wasn't so keen on me stopping to take some pictures we still had a good time. The photo below of Lavender is one of my favorites. Have a nice day!

Into the Light

Hi! It's Friday night and been chilling out..well watching Inception at the same time is not really your sort of feel good film but a mind-boggling experience. However today has been a productive one.I had the chance to bond more with my child when we attended the baby massage session in town and finished with a stroll with hubby and Sonny who just had his yearly jabs.

We were blessed with some sunny spells too so I managed to get some photos outdoors. Unfortunately the weekend doesn't look so promising weather wise so will sort something out. Have a lovely time.

Yellow

Hi,hi!! mhh finish watching Dream High :-( I was kind of expecting more actually but  not bad ending at all. I love the group dance in the end and I think Hye Mi and Sam Dong looked cute as a pair. It felt like Sam Dong was the dark horse in the story who turned out to be a beautiful and talented artist. Surely will miss the whole cast.
So it's the first day of the month and spring is almost here. I am still waiting for the opportunity to go out and search for those early spring beauties in the wild. For now I leave you Yellow hoping it would brightened up your day.

"There are times when you think that you mightn't.There are times when you know that you might. But the things from Yellow and Brown, they will help you with the White."