The things that make you happy.

The things that make you happy are not objects, at least for me. Living in a material world, it is often easy to gain material goods, and call it happiness. Material happiness is always short lived, because it has no meaning. The things that make me happy are family, love, friends, and passion. The list may seem like the "obvious" choice, but when it really comes down to it, these are the important things in life.

No matter how bad things get, or how complicated the situation, family always comes first. I am an individual, I am a sister, and I am a daughter, for all the roles in life, I am a part of my family first and foremost. Family defines who I am, and their happiness is a direct dictation of my own happiness. Keep your family happy, and soon you will be happy. If family is content and happy, then I am happy.

Love makes me happy. To know that there is someone you can count on and rely on for support, for love, for guidance, for companionship, is comforting, but being able to reciprocate makes me happy. Some internal capacity to love can in turn become this massive and limitless affection and appreciation for another being is a true miracle. If my action, my words, my existence can bring a smile to my love, then I am happy.

A world without friends, is like a world without laughter. Friends appreciate you, accept you, understand you, help you, and support you. Friends are like little treasures, and you cherish how special they are. Sometimes friends are the only people that understand you, and the only people who can tell you things that your family is afraid to tell you. Honorable and trustworthy. If my friends are happy, then I am happy.

Believing in yourself has immense power, if you believe in yourself, you will find power and passion. Passion is one of the driving forces that we need to push ourselves to the limit, and then some. Find your passion, find your love, then you will find happiness.

How to Release and Prevent Resentment in Your Relationships

How to Release and Prevent Resentment in Your Relationships <--READ IT

What a beautiful post about resentment and how to communicate. It really does take a tremendous amount of courage to express your hurt emotions to the ones who hurt you. It gives me a headache every time I am harboring resentment and pain, but after a tough communication session, the headache seems to go away.

Sunrise

Isn't it beautiful :)

Welcome foggy season.


Rabbits are cute. I've been hermitting lately. Watching bad tv and chinese drama everywhere. Everytime after I watch chinese drama, I say to myself, never again, but after a while, I revert back to watching some more. HAHAHA. I can't wait for halloween. Have you gotten yourself a costume yet?!

Bracelet fever!

I've turned to bracelet for accessorizing comforts lately! I found a few contenders that would go well with my lifestyle and functionality!

I realized that bangles are heavier and perhaps a bit of a nuisance when worn, thus I found delicate bracelets as a good alternative jewelry.



I love these little delicate crystal bracelets from Swarovski!

I would wear both together :)

This is really delicate too!

Gorjana Bracelet


Still love the Kate Spade bangles...Creme de la creme is my fave. It's on sale at Piperlime...!



J crew also has some reasonably priced bangles at $35/$20 for skinny ones.

What to do?!

Neat stuff rocks.

I love love love organized items. Especially when it is neatly shelved in rows and rows of repetition! That is why cleaning out my closet tonight was such a frustration! Oh, how I long for a Pax wardrobe system. One day I will have my closet!!! It just eases my mind to know where to find that particular piece of clothing. It may seem like a small stress, but it really adds up when you are trying to get dressed every morning. One less stress is better than one more! I believe I would utterly enjoy it thoroughly. I can't express how much I love neat repetition!

I kind of like this idea: jam packed.


This would make me smile every morning!


I could look at this all day!


Yummy!

in love with Kate

Recently, I had the chance to come by a couple of Kate Spade products. I must say, I approve! The first Kate Spade product being my iPhone case, I love it :)

Kate Spade's style is sophistication with a touch of whimsical fun! That is me! I used to love Marc Jacobs + Marc by Marc Jacobs, but lately I am feeling more like Kate Spade! I love the preppiness of it, and the pop of colour. Marc Jacobs is all about simplicity with very subtle colours.

My iphone case!


Baby bag that I recently purchased for my cousin!



And bangles that I want to buy...........!!!!





I am obsessing over bangles lately, since I don't wear necklaces, and rings get real annoying at work. I think bangles is the way to go for accessorizing in the fall!
These coach bangles are too cute!

It's getting cold

So, I've come to realize that I am in desperate need of wintery apparel. I don't exactly have a flattering winter coat, nor a warm scarf, or snow-proof boots. This winter I will be on the lookout for some practical and sexy items. Here's a pair of boots I saw at the mall the other day. Aren't you surprised to see winter boots so early in the season? It's never too early! I remember last year when it snowed for the first time, everyone was at Richmond Centre buying boots. crazy!

A nice pair of waterproof boots from ecco. I am not a huge believer in buying UGG boots, because they are expensive as hell, and does not do well in wet winters. I think waterproof boots will be more practical~ $270 is a bit on the high end of shoes....for me at least.

We went to eat cheese fondue last night at Capstone on Robson street.


Pretty tasty and perfect portions for 2 people! They also have all you can eat chocolate fondue! Only $10 :) I prefer cheese because savory never gets dull!

We went to Ikea today! It is always fun to hit up the furniture store and check out clean and neat rooms!

Hopefully we'll start seeing some winter coats in the mall soon!! Until then!