Let's Start Packing

There is no harm in dreaming... It starts with a dream, then you make it your goal. Goals where we have to work hard so as to convert them to reality. But it needs hard work and dedication.

Dreams converted to realities are the best prize for hard work. So I better start packing right now so that this dream will seem tangible... 

New dreams, new paths and new friends.... Just part of this new adventure that I am embarking right now. 

Obsession...

Ever since I can remember, I have always loved books. My fondest memories are those times when my mother brought me to the public library and then going to shops to go book hunting. Thrift shops, second hand books, it doesn't matter.. For Christmas, I would reward myself with a few pocketbooks. I am no intellecual, I am not interested in books that require mental calesthenics. For me, it is a form of escape and relaxation where you go to places only the most imaginative minds can think of. Sometimes, I get paasionate on one author at a time. As a mother myself, it would really be nice if one or both my boys share this same passion with me but I doubt it... :-) 

Dressing for Fun

As long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed dressing up as someone whom I was not. In my early years, I played a doll dancing with my owner... 

Thank God for company theme parties that I was able to dress up like one of my favorite Disney Character - Jasmin of Aladdin. 

For the superheroes-themed party, I decided to go against the tide and dress as the Villain Poison Ivy who was Batman's nemesis.  

Dressing up does not necessarily mean following the norms of fashion. As long as you have fun, who cares what anybody says. The important thing is that you are comfortable at what you do and most importantly it makes you happy.. 

I am also lucky that I have a Mom and Aunts who share my views and are good seamstresses... It doesn't have to cost a lot, sometimes its just hiding inside your closet and your just bound by your imagination..

Isn't dressing up a lot of FUN??? You get to play a character and get away with it... :-) 

The Red Gown

As I was arranging my closet, I found a lot of stuff tucked in the deepest and uppermost corner. I just realized that in all these stuff some are considered actually junk and some are still valuable.  Although I may not be able to have the opportunity to use these again, their memories still holds an integral part of my life.

One of my favorite dress is my Red Gown.  One reason why I like it so much is that I wore it when I got an award for my sales performance and another one is that most things that I like in a dress is in this one.  Obviously, I like red, I like lots of glitter and I felt like a princess when I wore it.  Even though the party is not that fun still walking down the carpet and had our pictures taken was the main highlight of the night.  We actually felt important.

Yes, this dress is not something designed and created by top designers but what makes this special is the thought that was put during its creation. What's important is that, this dress is ME!  I designed it, I bought the materials and I had it made. Yes, I must admit, I got a really good seamstress to do it for me since the only sewing that I do is when I am fixing the hems of my pants and not very good at that, I must admit.

Who knows, maybe someday, my RED glory will be put out of its storage and be put to good use again and give it back its dignity. :-)