With Patience

I was fortunate enough to visit this posh mall called Emporium as I was supposed to be looking for Thai chocolates. There were no chocolates and I ended being in awe as it is the first day exhibit of some Thai artists of their Lego creations. 

Row of Houses

Adventure

City of London

Starwars

Castle

I once heard from a professor of mine that patience is a virtue of a noble man and looking at the marvellous creations, it is not just patience that you need. One needs the time, the artistry, the vision and let's say the money as well, to finance such a hobby.

Each one of us is great at something and each visions can be acted out in reality. All we need to do is find that bright spark in our heart and develop it whether be in writing, painting, playing a sport, doing business, or volunteering. 

The world needs men and women with passions in their hearts, not broken spirits and living in regrets.

Not Being Idle

Three weeks of school break seems an awful long time especially if there's nothing to do, but not for me. Since the school ended for winter break, I am literally in the garden from seven in the morning and in different times of the day. Back-breaking and tiring at most, I was able to tidy up most of the clutter that makes my garden looks more of a jungle.

right side of the house

My long overdue side of the house was finally restored with all its glory. I cut off the plants and replanted them elsewhere, took the torn bags of stones and scattered them on the ground, and took the leftover blocks from the flood and made them as stepping stones.

right side of the entrance

I removed the dried leaves and prepared the soil for planting. I planted the cut rosettes on the ground as cover and hopefully they will look incredibly green and healthy by the rainy season.

left side of the house

I repotted numerous plants and arranged them aesthetically so that the squirrels, the cats, the birds and butterflies that visits the garden will find it an inviting place. (Though I always see butterfly wings as the butterflies were devoured by the birds, and feathers as they were snatched by the cats.)

I have one more week and it's time for a visit. How I wish I can bring my girlfriend with me, sigh.

Maybe I should make one like this at home.

Welcoming 2013

The airport of any country is the doorway to their people, their culture, their language, and their life. Suvarnabumi Airport (Thailand) puts effort in displaying the immense riches of the country from music, food, clothing, and flowers. I am always fascinated by the grand display they often put as a warm welcome to those who are arriving and to those who will be leaving. I am posting some of the orchid arrangements from a recent visit, as I welcome the year 2013.

Let the year start with greatness, coupled with hope and diligence, a year of success.