I hope my future kid doesn’t pull this stunt at a barber shop.

• Reub’s brother’s wedding (a reason to get new dresses and shoes)
• Peekneek with the MAS babes
• Mom’s birthday
• Reub’s birthday

And I really need to get that Monte Carlo 2012 fund started.

In other news, I think my style inspiration series has officially died a natural death.

“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.”

–Albert Einstein

There are many beliefs on what the key to creating a happy life truly is. Many will argue love, others will adamantly declare the discovery of your passion and others still may say something more specific like financial security is the true path to happiness.  No matter which category you fall into when it comes to defining happiness for yourself, whether it be one of the three mentioned above or another definition all together, I believe Mr. Einstein is on to something in his above quote. Let me explain.

First of all, each one of the definitions of happiness I mentioned above shouldn’t be dismissed as incorrect.  In fact, I would argue that Einstein’s theory is the key that plays into each one being possible to thoroughly achieve and enjoy.

In order to discover contentment (which many define as happiness), you much first discover your self-worth. In order to discover your self-worth, you must realize that you’ve always had it and now you must reclaim it if, like many of us, who may have lost track of it at some point along the way. A true sense of self-worth comes from self-realized confidence – a genuine sense that you have something to offer, that your talents, your abilities and your purpose is of great value to others and/or the world-at-large.

In order to find self-worth, often it comes about by setting a clear goal for yourself.  And it is when you achieve this goal that you have given yourself a gift that no one can take away.  (Now there will undoubtedly be some failed attempts at your goal along the way and it may require some readjusting, but success is inevitable to those who refuse to give up.)

Such an achievement radiates from within, and you are able to be more present, give more of yourself honestly and respect yourself when making decisions to continue to preserve and protect the life you desire and have created for yourself.  Because once you realize you are capable (which is realized in achieving the goal you have set for yourself), you gain a new-found respect for yourself and you are better equipped to allow those comments from others who dismiss your success roll off of your back as you pay them no mind.

So in essence, by setting goals for yourself, going about achieving them and then doing just what you’ve set out to do, you enable yourself to receive and send out love, you gain confidence to pursue your passion and with continued effort and perpetual goal setting and achieving, you will create the financial security that allows your mind to be put at ease so that you can be in the moment and enjoy the life you’ve created.

Simply put, the business of setting goals throughout your life is the key to a very happy and contented life if you’re willing to put in the sweat, effort and patience to overcome the occasional frustrations to achieve them (and I know you are).

(reposted from the simply luxurious life)

Photos credit to The Simply Luxurious Life.

by Bethiesue from Polyvore

I know it’s summer and this season’s all about happy, poppy and yummy colours. But there’s something about nude brown, taupe and earthy tones that are drawing me to them (like the above set).

Tres chic, don’t you think? ;)

P.S.: I’m starting a series of style inspiration blog posts with peektures plucked from the www. Let’s see how long I can do this, stay tuned!

a Grumpy with a capital G flower girl stealing the limelight from the balcony kiss

But can I just say that she’s simply adorbs?! Hahaha what a cute expression!

the future queen

I really love her Alexander McQueen gown. Classic, simple and timeless. Just like The Duchess of Cambridge herself.

Oh man, I love weddings!

“Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become involved with experimenting with his own life.”

-Herbert Otto

Gorgeous hair, cool shades, preppy look, classic 2.55 and the fashionista capitol to be photographed in :)

House @ Dempsey

Saturday brunch with some of the most lovely people I’ve met at work. None of us have tried this place, so we all decided to give it a shot.

House (or Barracks Cafe) is tucked in a little corner among the lush greenery in Dempsey. The place looks like it used to be a dilapidated building, but the people behind the cafe sure did a great job refurnishing it into a cosy yet funky space for gatherings.

the stairway down to the cafe

signage at the entrance

The friends were being slow pokes so I was browsing thru’ the menu while waiting for their arrival.

tabloid brunch menu

the space

I am a terrible sucker for eggs benedict but guess what? I found company because all of us ordered eggs benedict heh ;)

the most awesome eggs benedict (ever)

oozy egg yolk

We heard rave reviews about the truffle fries here and so we ordered one basket to share..

the best damn truffle fries (ever ever)

smiley chilli sauce

latte

desserts menu

bitter chocolate tart

strawberry shortcake with vanilla sauce

With wonderful food comes wonderful company :)

the mas bff

auntie sherry

derrick with his pro canon cam

the 3 girlies

Definitely coming back here for more- lobster linguine, MORE truffle fries and other desserts which we didn’t try. Til then!

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