// another year ends...

and a new year is about to begin... what are your new year resolutions?

just like the rising of the sun, it's a beginning of a new journey... a journey that awaits for you to embark on. you can choose your own adventure, make it what you want to. know that anything is truly possible and nothing is ever too late. you are the bearer of your own destiny.

i have my own new year resolutions, but one of them is definitely to never stop growing mentally, spiritually, emotionally... i want to learn as much as i can from people, situations, experiences... you only live life in your own body once right? better to go all out, me thinks.

happy new year + looking forward to spending another year with you!

p.s. some changes/announcements coming your way early in 2011... stay tuned!

(photo: up in the clouds during a flight to japan in 2009)

// tomorrow's the big day...

where we will be announcing our wish to be together forever.... a.k.a. married! 

i dedicate this post to K, who has been there for me through my darkest moments and my happiest, has been my sanctuary when i needed to get away from the chaos, who understood me even if i was talking crazy and has been the person who has supported my deep need to follow my heart and chase after my dreams. he let me know that having dreams and wanting to make them a reality wasn't an insane idea. there's no one else i would rather be with for the rest of my life. thank you accepting me whole-heartedly. 

(photography: bonnie tsang)

if you would like to see more of her beautiful work, take a peek {here} + her lovely lifestyle blog {here}!

i {heart} work : mina tabei

i am especially loving the logo designs from graphic designer, mina tabei. a wondrous balance between functionality and playfulness. so fun!

// mina tabei

// ho-ho-ho merry christmas!!

merry christmas everyone!!

while going through some old picture albums, i came across this where i am shooting who knows what, but something must have been important enough for me to pick up a camera! hope you are also capturing moments with loved ones and enjoying life enchanting connections.

here's to a joyous ho-ho-ho season! cheers!!

(photo: courtesy of mama shibuya)

foodie dreams : danielle tsi

one thing about singapore is the amazing culinary fusions. with so many different cultures coming together, the dishes are a harmony of different spices, ingredients, colors and flavors, much like the people who live there. 

speaking of food, i came across the work of danielle tsi, who is originally from singapore, but now practices in san francisco. everything she photographs looks so enticing! if you're getting as hungry as i am looking at her work, then definitely go take a peek at the rest of her site... delicious!

// danielle tsi

// adventure awaits

hello! starting today, i'll be on a 3-week trip to singapore + japan, which includes a wedding (my own... eek!), seeing + visiting family and other fun things that will be announced in a few weeks. while i'm away, this blog will continue to be updated + i'll also be tweeting. if you like, please come join me there too!

although i won't be walking on the beach while i'm gone, i do hope to get some relaxation time and enjoy the sights of both countries. 

//constance jablonski by regan cameron for vogue uk may 2010

i want : the national art center tokyo

for most of the items that i purchase, whether it's clothing or for the home, i tend to gravitate towards simpler designs with soft, natural colors, but within that, i like to incorporate a little unexpected fun to bring an element of surprise. i think these pieces from the national art center tokyo's museum shop would do this job perfectly.

// national art center tokyo