Synesthesia x Trypophobia

DISCLAIMER: PLS DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE TRYPHOBIA

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Sorry for the huge space in between the picture and my words.

It was to prevent me from looking at the pictures whils typing this.

If you havent already known,

The term trypophobia (sometimes called repetitive pattern phobia) was coined in 2005, a combination of the Greek trypo (punching, drilling or boring holes) and phobia. Although it is not recognized in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, thousands of people claim to be fearful of objects with small holes, such as beehives, ant holes and lotus seed heads.

I am affected by this.

While sourcing the images I had a really hard time controlling this itching sensation around my body.

I stepped out of my comfort zone to come up with this post, with occasional cursing and swearing. And now I HAVE TO DELETE THE PICTURES OFF MY LAPTOP. SHIT. 

Im sorry if this post affects you.

Theres already a disclaimer.

sail

How often do we get to enjoy this view at the back of a boat, ferry, yatch, cruise?

This is so nice, the color contrast of the water.

The sun glistening on your skin.

Except for the noises produced by the motor.

And the occasional splashes of water.

Zen

"House of Zen"

I love the effects given off by wood.

Calm

Welcoming

Soothing

Therapeutic

Second thoughts?

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Alcohol

Seeing the long term effects of it,

Im having second thoughts about going to bars that often.

If you think about it, consuming alcohol is similar to drinking perfume, hand sanitizer and eating alcohol swabs. This may sound very weird to you. But they are all in the same family. All made with the base ingredient: alcohol. 

But I have to admit, its nice when you drink to loosen up or just to get that slight "high" amidst all the stress and problems in our lives, but please, do it in moderation.

END

No, this is not the end of my blog.

I just thought this picture was very interesting.

Having a rainbow and a street sign together,

With the rainbow at the right position 

And proper timing and observational skills.

Light Tunnel

This is a candid shot of my buddy Sng Qi Yang, majoring in Screen Media.

We were messing around with a paper holder tool and I decided to snap a picture.

Imagine, What if you were trapped in a tunnel and at the end of the tunnel all you see is a mouth and a nose. Well now we're talking some juxtaposition.

My Chanel is at home

I have to have this bag. 

Eventhough carrying it may be carrying a lie wherever I go, because I dont own a Chanel.

But its so quirky.

How can you resist? NOT <.<

Eyes are The Window to The Soul

"Eyes are the window to the soul"

It says a lot.

Different people see different things.

Your Perception is your reality.

So..

What do you see?

Have it your way

Grilled Chicken Breasts

Scrambled Eggs

Sauteed Mushrooms

Hearty and healthy goodness on a plate.

One of the reasons why I like to eat the food I prepare is probably because I know how much salt or sugar or oil there is in the food. And also there is a high level of cleaniness. 

Call me health-conscious call me a clean-freak.

But all in all, health is wealth

I get sick easily though

Thats why

Werk

The bestest be like werking them tattoos.

Hi, these are my classmates, we are so cool.

Remember in a post I mentioned I was always reprimanded for doodling on myself?

Look at me now, look at me now
Oh, I'm getting paper
Look at me now, oh look at me now
Yeah, fresh than a mother****** 

I got my friends to join me to embark on this wonderful journey of self creation and expression.

Delightful.

 

Night Cycling

Getting back on track with fitness,

Cycled from my place over to Marina Bay Sands and back again.

It was a crazy journey to and fro, but my oh my, my perseverance level was so strong (kidding)

Here are some night shots of MBS and Gardens by The Bay.

I find it so stunning.

JI . BUN

MORE FOOOOOOOD.

I love the way food is prepared in certain contexts as it is also an artform which takes time to master and perfect. I find this similar to visual merchandisin in fashion due to the fact that orientation and color coordination is vital in order to achieve a flawless look completed with a slick finish. I mean, just look at the presentation of these dishes. i.e. The use of various props like pebbles and leaves and not utilising the entire plate/ canvas, keeping things looking simple and presentable at the same time. I have so much to learn about this.

Toilet Bowls?!?!?!

Disclaimer: Lets not have too much information going on in this post.

Alright as you can see, this is so cool like one of the best things invented in this world, well except for meesua(vermicelli noodles).

I will not be elaborate in terms of how this works. You should try if out for yourself hahahaa.

In short, this toilet bowl washes, heats up, and does really interesting stuff.

I'll stop here.

GALLERY Hotel

GALLERY HOTEL

Interesting bath items they have there

Sadly I did not manage to snap a picture of the hotel's interior

That place is full of creativity and innovation

Slums?

Greetings, over the weekends I headed over to Batam for a mini getaway with my family.
And..... THE ABOVE CAUGHT MY ATTENTION( just like how I caught yours ha...ha?)
Just what am I looking at?
The pictures show a drain clogged up by various articles of disposal garbage and waste.
Honestly there was a distinct smell emerging from it which made me feel like throwing up.
A part of me was hesitant about even getting near this "thing", however the more adventurous part of me told me to go ahead and take up THE CHALLENGE. And so I did, I even set my feet on the plank-bridge ( thats what I call it) and I did not regret a single thing. Okay maybe I did but #livingthemoment

ciao.

C.A.T.S

CATS

I have always loved cats since I was was young, despite having a couple of bad experiences. To most people, cats may come off as cute, adorable and fun-loving but some may consider it evil, an omen and something relateable to the nether worlds.

I have heard many stories about cats, good or bad. Which is what makes me so interested in these furballs, the fact that rumors and sayings about cats contradict so much gets me so curious and eager to learn more about them. Well of course, I wouldnt be bombarding this space with information.

Just some brief information:

The ancient Chinese believed that the glow from a cat’s eyes could scare away evil spirits.
According to the ancient Egyptians, the life-giving rays of the sun were stored overnight in the eyes of a cat for safekeeping.
Buddhists in South-East Asia thought that the souls of the dead pass into the bodies of sacred cats before moving on to the next life.
A common belief is that cats can see the aura or psychic energy that surrounds the body of humans.

A widespread belief is that cats can see the spectre of death.

In Transylvania folklore (Rumania and Hungary), a cat jumping over a corpse means that the corpse will become a vampire.In 16th century Italy, people believed that if a black cat lay on the bed of a sick man, he would die. A cat sitting on top of a tombstone was considered a sign that the soul of the dead person was possessed by the devil.

Onjoi.

Japanese Waves

"Infatuation with Japanese art"

The Great Wave off Kanagawa (神奈川沖浪裏 Kanagawa-Oki Nami-Ura, lit. "Under a Wave off Kanagawa"), also known as The Great Wave or simply The Wave, is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Hokusai. An example of ukiyo-e art, it was published sometime between 1830 and 1833 (during the Edo Period) as the first in Hokusai's series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei (富嶽三十六景)), and is his most famous work. This particular woodblock is one of the most recognized works of Japanese art in the world. It depicts an enormous wave threatening boats near the Japanese prefecture of Kanagawa. While sometimes assumed to be a tsunami, the wave is, as the picture's title notes, more likely to be a large okinami – literally "wave of the open sea." As in all the prints in the series, it depicts the area around Mount Fuji under particular conditions, and the mountain itself appears in the background.

(Exerp from wikipedia)

I love how the waves and color combination compliment the various features of this painting. Absolutely stunning bearing in mind the minimalism in it.

FUUUUUUUUUDDDDD

 Glass Noodles

Myanmar style Chendol 

 Hi guys, I am back with a new blogpost!
As you can see, this post will be on food.

So recently, a friend of mine brought me to peninsula shopping centre for a completely new and different dining experience. Basically, we had Myanmar food in a restaurant/cafe located at the basement of the mall, beside the foodcourt. If I'm not wrong, the name of the restaurant should be INLE.

It was a really pleasant experience as the waiters there were very friendly, polite and welcoming which made me feel really comfortable yay. Oh and they were very very very helpful as well. The entire menu was filled with burmese characters which I did not understand at all with "subtitle-ish" stuff below the names of the food. I had a really tough time pronouncing the words which made my friends laugh their lungs out literally panting for breath afterwards.

THE FOOD, was good (in my opinion & it also depends on what you order) I wanted to try something new therefore I had the glass noodles reccomended by my friend. "Mmmmm, tasty"
It was certainly a twist from local cuisine (fishball noodles, meepok etc). Everything in that bowl was delicious. And for dessert I had Myanmar chendol. Whats interesting about this chendol is that they have bread and coconut jelly (agar agar) placed on top of it. Surprisingly this combination turned out sooooo good.

To sum it up, it was a really unique experience. The food was similar to Thai food probably because Myanmar and Thailand are right beside one another. Let me know if you have any other interesting places to dine, leave a comment in the comments section, like this post and give it a thumbs up, dont forget to subscribe to my.... ok nevermind...

mandala

s p a r k s

"i see sparks fly whenever you smile"

Lana Depp

Lana Del Rey and Johnny Depp animation drawing.

Linear work and tons of shading and coloring. 

Moo-ka-ta

“Mookata” literally means “pork skillet” in Thai and refers to the special cooking apparatus create to enjoy both BBQ and hot pot at the same time.

Originated from Chiang Mai, a trough of soup sits on a crock of charcoal and a dome shaped grill is placed on the trough. This allows the smoke from the charcoal to waft up to the grill, perfuming the meat with fragrance.

          Isn't it amazing that Asian steamboat has different variations to it and one of them is Thailand's Mookata. I find it different to the usual steamboat dinners we have at home (although at times we may also have the grilling part at the top), but what makes this different is the fact that this uses charcoal and significantly increases the aroma of the meat when being grilled, and also enhances the taste. 

As the meat is grilling, the fats get melted and some of ut flows into the soup, making the broth smell nice, and taste delicious at the same time. yumyum.

Definitely worth a try. /thumbs up/              

Grenade or Fruit

Often objects get mistaken for other objects; like for instance, the fruit above is actually a dragon fruit. But apparently it looks like a grande and the price you pay for this is expensive.
However, the taste of it is really good- not really sure if it is because of the price you pay for it (and therefore your mind tells you that its delicious), or it just naturally tastes amazing.
$5 for a fruit, would you buy it?

Something I Might Wear

Perfect outfit of the day for Singapore's weather. 

Preppy

Smart

Casual

All in one bundle.

This outfit can be easily pulled off by many hence making it very versatile and people-friendly.

Handi-craft

Drawing on my hand brings back so much memories

When I was a kid (5 Years old), I use to love drawing on my hands,

Creating different patterns and lines.

But that obviously didnt turn out well as I always got reprimanded by my parents

saying that the ink will seep through my skin and I'll have skin cancer yahdayahdayahdayahda, whatever. I love art, but I cant draw. 

#storyofmylife

Who Are You?

Alter-ego

I... Feel kinda embarassed about blogging about this picture, but whatever.

This was taken in 2012, when I was still a young child. I wanted to try something different,

something little people would think of (I hope?) and that is to take this picture with two of myself in the frame. I named it alter-ego as I feel that I am a different when faced with different situations. Young mind haha.

| lights |

Taken while I was on the way home at a traffic junction.

I had my camera with me and I decided to try something out.

I adjusted the settings, I guess it was slow shutter speed and low exposure,

i hit the shutter and moved the camera in one circular motion.

Art in the form of lights.

Words of Gold

Words

Words have started terrible strife that has torn the world apart;

Words have healed and comforted many a despondent heart.

Pleasing words are better spoken and received by old and young,

Rather than abrasive words of venom, spewed by acidic tongue!

Words of hope are always welcomed by friends who are down,

Easing their burdens and erasing that worrisome frown.

A daily hug and words of love to those of family dear,

Will return a hundredfold the words you’d love to hear!

When loss of friends is keenly felt and words are hard to find,

With dear ones perhaps ’tis best just to sit with hands entwined.

For a job well done, ’tis good to hear meaningful words of praise,

Encouraging words, not just trite and empty phrase!

‘Twould be well for kids to hear the words the Master taught,

To gird them for their earthly trek with temptations fraught.

Mere poets will ne’er attain the homage afforded David’s Psalms;

His words flow like honey, as soothing as an air of Brahms!

Plans will surely go awry should words be misconstrued;

Consternation and confusion will reign, ’tis easy to conclude.

‘Tis well to remember that words spoken cannot be retrieved;

Maybe ‘twould be best to curb the tongue, lest others be aggrieved!

by Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired

16 Simple Steps to Happiness

I would like to make this post a one without a picture.
So recently I have been feeling rather down and I chanced uponn this interesting article.
Please take some time to read this, hope it brings a smile to your face.




"1. push yourself to get up before the rest of the world - start with 7am, then 6am, then 5:30am. go to the nearest hill with a big coat and a scarf and watch the sun rise.

2. push yourself to fall asleep earlier - start with 11pm, then 10pm, then 9pm. wake up in the morning feeling re-energized and comfortable.

3. erase processed food from your diet. start with no lollies, chips, biscuits, then erase pasta, rice, cereal, then bread. use the rule that if a child couldn’t identify what was in it, you don’t eat it.

4. get into the habit of cooking yourself a beautiful breakfast. fry tomatoes and mushrooms in real butter and garlic, fry an egg, slice up a fresh avocado and squirt way too much lemon on it. sit and eat it and do nothing else.

5. stretch. start by reaching for the sky as hard as you can, then trying to touch your toes. roll your head. stretch your fingers. stretch everything.

6. buy a 1L water bottle. start with pushing yourself to drink the whole thing in a day, then try drinking it twice.

7. buy a beautiful diary and a beautiful black pen. write down everything you do, including dinner dates, appointments, assignments, coffees, what you need to do that day. no detail is too small.

8. strip your bed of your sheets and empty your underwear draw into the washing machine. put a massive scoop of scented fabric softener in there and wash. make your bed in full.

9. organise your room. fold all your clothes (and bag what you don’t want), clean your mirror, your laptop, vacuum the floor. light a beautiful candle.

10. have a luxurious shower with your favourite music playing. wash your hair, scrub your body, brush your teeth. lather your whole body in moisturiser, get familiar with the part between your toes, your inner thighs, the back of your neck.

11. push yourself to go for a walk. take your headphones, go to the beach and walk. smile at strangers walking the other way and be surprised how many smile back. bring your dog and observe the dog’s behaviour. realise you can learn from your dog.

12. message old friends with personal jokes. reminisce. suggest a catch up soon, even if you don’t follow through. push yourself to follow through.

14. think long and hard about what interests you. crime? sex? boarding school? long-forgotten romance etiquette? find a book about it and read it. there is a book about literally everything.

15. become the person you would ideally fall in love with. let cars merge into your lane when driving. pay double for parking tickets and leave a second one in the machine. stick your tongue out at babies. compliment people on their cute clothes. challenge yourself to not ridicule anyone for a whole day. then two. then a week. walk with a straight posture. look people in the eye. ask people about their story. talk to acquaintances so they become friends.

16. lie in the sunshine. daydream about the life you would lead if failure wasn’t a thing. open your eyes. take small steps to make it happen for you."

Sixteen Small Steps to Happiness (via xmaedhros)

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BLVCK

inspiring.

Monochrome

What Is Style?

What do you think about when you hear someone use the word “style”?

Whenever the term “style” is used, it most commonly refers to one’s fashion or outer appearance. But I want to remind you that style is much more than your shoulder length haircut, fashionable coat, or your Ferragamo dress shoes.

Style can mean many different things.

-Expression

-Reputation/ Branding

-Grooming

-Non-Verbal

-Fashion sense

-Lifestyle

-Values

My personal style revolves around dark and neutral colored apparels.

Find out why in the next post.

Hermes

Black . White . Blue . Beige

Neutral hues - My style basically

What I love about this particular collection is the color.

The key pieces are all classic and slick.

Timeless look.