Hungary was beautiful. Hungary was also where I was struck with the worst imaginable flu/virus and it’s also a whole new “experience” when you can’t hardly understand a word of writing let alone communicate with the pharmacist in little more than sign language. “Your whole existence becomes a series of interesting guesses”. But then again, isn’t that life sometimes anyway?
Everytime I see this photo I think “She’s a ride or die kinda gal”. Which is amusing probably only to me and more so that she’s probably just doing her daily grocery shopping. She was definately loveing life either way. We navigated the traffic ourselves on wild little scooters although nothing quite as trendy as htis, and the wonder was that we didn’t get severly injured in the process!? 😉
Words are from Edward Whitacre Jr, ex-CEO of General Motors, who was accredited with turning the company around during its dire years. Interesting article about how he handled hte management team here.
Be willing to step outside your comfort zone once in a while, take risks in life that seem worth taking. The ride might not be as predictable if you’d just planted your feet and stayed put, but it will be a heck of a lot more interesting – edward whitacre jr.
I like reading what inspires creatives and where they find wonder for their inspiration in work.
These words are from Irene Pereyra, one half of Brooklyn based design studio, Anton & Irene
from this interview. Originally art directors working in the heart of Manhattan, they packed up and moved country (not really – just across the bridge) to take a more hands-on approach to their work and have since worked on projects with The Met Museum, Spotify, Apple, Google, Kickstarter, Redbull, Netflix, Nintendo and Balenciaga to name a few.
Photo was taken from a lookout on the old Pier 17 Mall building looking back towards the Brooklyn bridge. When I was trying to find the coordinates for today’s photo I was surprised to find that it has since been demolished and is being rebuilt. Glad we had the opportunity to experience it in it’s former glory and hopefully will get back to see what new wonder someone has created in its place.
On a warm summer’s eve in NYC we discovered a small piece of Australia in Bryant Park. Tropfest, the short film festival, was being held and none other than Hugh Jackman was the host. We found our spot on the grass and waited for the night to fall and the films to start. All around us 100’s of voices in conversation could be heard (with more than a few middle age women there solely for Hugh Jackman haha) and it was amusing and joyful to hear the reactions of these “New Yorker’s” as they experienced the Australian Tropfest for the first time.
A person can learn a lot from a dog, even a loopy one like ours. Marley taught me about living each day with unbridled exuberance and joy, about seizing the moment and following your heart. He taught me to appreciate the simple things – a walk in the woods, a fresh snowfall, a nap in a shaft of winter sunlight. And as he grew old and achy, he taught me about optimism in the face of adversity. Mostly, he taught me about friendship and selflessness and, above all else, unwavering loyalty – John Grogan
In the Louvre there are thousands and thousands of paintings hanging on the walls (did I mention thousands??) but this one in particular caught my eye. I love the concept of paintings within paintings and how it represented the very Louvre I was standing in. It hasn’t been until years later that technology has caught up and I was able to “google image search” this to find out who painted it. Turns out it’s from 1758! What a wonder it is that we have technology AND can appreciate a piece of art painted centuries ago today.
“Picture Gallery with Views of Modern Rome or simply Modern Rome is a painting by Italian artist Giovanni Paolo Panini. It is currently owned and on display at the Musée du Louvre in Paris. The painting shows the arrangement of paintings originally commissioned by Count de Stainville, later the Duke de Choiseul. He was the ambassador to Rome from between 1753 and 1757. The Duke is seated on an armchair, in the painting. Among some of the works depicted in this work are, Michelangelo’s Moses, Bernini’s statute of Constantine, David, Apollo and Daphne. The fountains Bernini designed are also featured in the painting. The painting is the pendant to Ancient Rome” – Wikiart.org
This one’s for all you incredible momma’s raising wonders, day in, day out.
I hear your stories. Your joy and your struggles. The things that make you laugh and the times you want to be left alone in your walk-in cupboard. The things you look back on and wish you could live them all over again or things you would do differently. You’re doing the best you know how, you’ve got this and I’m cheering you on the whole way.
Every time I see this photo it brings me joy. On the same day, we witnessed a skateboard rally race at the park across the road and watched the winners cheering along with their mascot goat…
i look out the window and I see the lights and the skyline and the people on the street rushing around looking for action, love, and the world’s greatest chocolate chip cookie, and my heart does a little dance – nora ephron
This was one of my favourite days I’ve ever lived….but more on that another day.
If you’re ever in Hong Kong, do yourself a favour and catch the Kennedy Town to Happy Valley tram. (more…)