Cool

I never knew how beautiful this song could be until I watched the music video a couple of weeks ago. Of course we could expect something like this from the oh so glamorous Gwen. What's not to love about retro fashion, an Italian villa, and a romantic song you can dedicate to your past lover? I really feel for this song, I almost got a tear in my eye from watching it. Almost.

I am..

I am strong because I am weak.
I am beautiful because I know my flaws.
I am a lover because I am a fighter.
I am fearless because I have been afraid.
I am wise because I have been foolish.
& I can laugh because I've known sadness.

Living in shadows, you realize you only need to step into the light to find your way out of a dark place.

- Unknown

Le Peep

There is nothing else that feels better on a lazy Sunday afternoon than eating lunch at a place that gives you good memories with your girls. <3

Le Peep is a simple/elegant breakfast, brunch & lunch restaurant and there is only one location in Orlando. It was my first time eating at the Orlando location and the food was alright..didn't taste the same as the first time I had it elsewhere.

Instructions for Life

~ Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

~ Memorize your favorite poem.

~ Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

~ When you say, "I love you", mean it.

~ When you say, "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye.

~ Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

~ Believe in love at first sight.

~ Never laugh at anyone's dreams.

~ Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

~ In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

~ Don't judge people by their relatives. "NO KIDDING".

~ Talk slow but think quick.

~ When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?".

~ Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

~ Call your mom.

~ Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

~ When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

~ Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions.

~ Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

~ When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

~ Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

~ Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, his/her conversational skills will be as important as any other.

~ Spend some time alone.

~ Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

~ Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

~ Read more books and watch less TV.

~ Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll get to enjoy it a second time.

~ Trust in God but lock your car.

~ A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil harmonious home.

~ In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don't bring up the past

~ Read between the lines.

~ Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.

~ Be gentle with the earth.

~ Pray. There's immeasurable power in it.

~ Never interrupt when you are being flattered.

~ Mind your own business.

~ Don't trust a man/woman who doesn't close his/her eyes when you kiss them.

~ Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.

~ If you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction.

~ Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.

~ Learn the rules then break some.

~ Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each other is greater than your need for each other.

~ Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

~ Remember that your character is your destiny.

~ Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

Got this from here.

Hit-and-Run Horror

I can't believe what the people in this world have become: careless, inconsiderate, and selfish. Okay, so I'm not talking about everyone..but I get upset every time I think about the story of the 78-year-old man who was hit by a car and got no help from the people who walk past by him. After he got hit by the car, nobody bothered to help the man who remained to lie motionless in the middle of the street. This kind of story makes me firmly believe that the world we live in is cruel. What happened to the kindhearted?

The Clip

Nothing to buy

I went to a couple malls yesterday with my sister and I surprised myself by not buying anything. It was a funny feeling to leave the mall with nothing in my hands. But at the same time I think I'm finally learning how to shop correctly. What does that mean anyway? It means that I'm not going to buy something that I plan on wearing for just 1 or 2 months. Or buy a different variation of something I already have in my closet (which I used to do frequently).

Paris is my favorite fashion capital, and I read in a French lifestyle book that "a closet with a few quality items is worth much more than a wardrobe of so-so clothes-and (God forbid!) outfits."

Capturing the perfect moment

From now on I think I'm going to carry my digital camera with me wherever I go. To take pictures of myself? Maybe. Because I love myself that much. But because a store might have a nice window display that I'll never get the chance to see again or because the sun set beautifully on a particular day. I want to remember the city that I love and grew up in.

Austins Coffee

(picture from www.austinscoffee.com)

When I was young, every Sunday my family would pass by Austins Coffee on the way to church and I've always wondered what it was like inside. And now that I'm finally old enough to drive and wander around town, why is it that I've still continued to ignored this place? Well today was the day I thought I'd give the place a try, and when my foot stepped into the coffee shop I immediately fell in love. I enjoy going to places that have an intimate and hip feel. And surprisingly the reviews were correct, everything about this place is better than Starbucks("the Mcdonald's of coffee"). Take some time to go on their website and look at their menu, the prices aren't that bad! After I got my coffee the barista gave me a Hershey's kiss, which was very unexpected but thoughtful at the same time.

Congratulations, Austin. You've just won my heart.

Sinfully sweet

I love sweets & desserts! It's sad that Orlando doesn't offer a wider variety of unique pastry shops or restaurants that specialize in crafted desserts.

Here's a couple of places that I would like to try out:

1. Fifi's. Located in the newly developed area of South Eola district. I passed by this restaurant once and I'm curious to see what they have to offer. Jenny's cupcakes sounds delicious, though I would also love to come here for breakfast and sip on some freshly brewed coffee.

2. Dessert Lady. I had no idea this place existed until my friend brought up the name. The cafe looks very upscale (Perfect!) and the menu doesn't look like much but I'm willing to give it a try!

Beautiful

The best & most beautiful things in the
world cannot be seen or even touched,
they must be felt with the heart.