Succu Love

I love growing plants. Period. No matter where I live I end up finding myself caring for a potted plant. When my husband and I were in Singapore and we bought plants to care such as mint, parsley, bonsai and another flowering plant (which I forgot). So, when we moved here in Australia, it was natural for us to have some live greens in the house. My current obsession - succulents.

The only succulent I've know is the Philippine Kalanchoe (or Katakataka) but, it was through Pinterest where I found some beautiful varieties of succulents and cactus. They are really gorgeous specially when they are crammed up together in one container or pot. I just love them!

Here's my second attempt at creating a potted garden. And... it doesn't look as I expected it to be. O well, I will try next time. I believe in practice makes perfect. In this pot it has echeveria black prince, gaptoveria pink, jelly bean, sedum voodoo and two unidentified beings. 

I don't know if it is just me or what. I find myself spending more and more time with my plants! I always check if their leaves are ok. There is always a question: are they growing as they should? Is the soil dry enough? Should I water them? Or, not? Should I replant? What are these on the leaves? Is it normal?

My husband even joked about it. "I envy the plant because you are with them more than me." Sorry, beb, will be with you in a minute, only if we are able to get that echeveria subsessilis this Saturday. But, we all know it is far from truth. Haha!

How about you? What's your current obsession? 

This Moved Me To Tears

Who wouldn't be move by this? The innocence of the young boy, the genuine love of the Pope and the happiness of the father for his son. Ohh... tissue.

Taking The First Steps

Since I was a kid DIY paper dolls and dressing them up have been my favorite play time. Together with my sisters and cousins we would cut cardboards and papers to create our own dolls. Dressing them in our own definition of fashion and style. We would then line them up as just like in a beauty pageant. 

In my elementary years I moved from paper dolls to paintings, sketching and crafts. Homeworks have never been a problem to me when it involved arts and the hands.

As years went on and priorities have changed, I realized that I have lost my talent in the arts. I lost my confidence in that field and left my right side of the brain stagnant.

Then, decades and decades after, here I am. In a place I am so excited about! In my mid-30s I am a student again. An enrollee of Fashion Institute of The Philippines - Makati. I am taking up all the Basic Courses and intend to finish up to graduation day. The graduation will have you showcasing your collection in a fashion show. Woah! Exciting and scary!

Basic Pattern Making

My Basic Pattern Making Classmates and Instructor - Oz Go (brother of Rachel Ann Go!)

I can say that the teachers are competent and are very good in their own right. I appreciate the style of teaching where you do more hands-on than theory. 

My only concern is that one room is shared with several classes. It can go up to four classes which sometimes becomes a bit noisy. Add to that the forever playing of Anything Could Happen song by Ellie Goulding. But, I guess it's just a way to lighten up the class.

This is totally new to me. I hope to endure this and succeed in this path.

Wish me luck!!