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In Philippine Mythology, Lakapati was the kind-hearted and genderless deity of fertility- They identified as neither man or woman and was once thought to be the one responsible for teaching mankind the knowledge of agriculture. They are married to Mapulon, a doting husband, who is the god of medicine.

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Here I am again

As the last hours of 2018 finally sets in, I am looking back with a big smile and for what is coming ahead in the new year. This year was HUGE for me. I can only really highlight the ones that are obvious like turning 30, and also celebrating keeping our daughter alive for a whole year. There were many little happy moments that only made me more of a mother as I was previously. I am enjoying guiding a little person to become the best they can be. A lot of lessons learned as a first time mum and already a lot of regret, but I am so lucky to be where I am.

So there are only 2 challenges for myself in the new year: 1) Focus on myself again and 2) Reduce our waste this year.  

Going back to work during my first year of motherhood was a dark and difficult time. While there were also some big things happening at work, my sanity was tested everyday with the lack of sleep and anxiety, along with my increasing appetite and of course weight! My self-esteem had spiraled down. I attempt to make time to work out and socialize but I have no energy left after parenting and working full time. Hence the first challenge, so I can be the best parent I can be to my child. I have to be healthier, happier, more fit, and stronger.

The second challenge really is just to keep our waste as minimal as possible. I told J that I was starting a worm farm in the new year to reduce any compostable food waste. I had also started to plan a wardrobe detox in hoping to minimise items in my wardrobe down to essentials and high quality products. I suppose this has been my challenge the last few years but needing more of a cemented approach with a more visible and bigger impact. My biggest regret in the last year was using disposable nappies for K and not trying harder. But now I know the work to put in vs. convenience and it is not so bad. Perhaps when we have the next I am more equipped to go the right way.

Anyway, this post was meant to be a short one. But before I end this post, I just wanted to say that I wouldn’t have made it through the year without my colleagues who kept me focused and really listened to my troubles, my friends who had always been there and continue to be even through my transition into parenthood, my parents and family who never leave my side and are so so supportive. I love you all and my heart only grows bigger every year.

Also(!) the really awesome part of this update is to brag that I am off work the whole month of January and can give K an awesome summer experience! I’m so lucky to start the year like this! 

Let’s go!

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Fog, 12/17

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instgramであげたラクガキなのですが、見辛いものもあったのでtumblrにも

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Did something a little different today | Piranha Plant from Mario Bros

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Scans from The Limited Edition Artbook, 2015: The Last Year of Ryohji Kaji. 

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unreleased 7hollywood Rihanna’s portrait

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The fantastic fungi, Steve Axford

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Anamorphic Art by István Orosz

István Orosz was born in 1951 and after training as a graphic designer, he first gained recognition as a stage designer and for his work in animated film as animator and director. His posters and graphic art have featured in countless international design exhibitions, and he is well-known as a printmaker and illustrator too. He is perhaps best known for his renewal of the technique of anamorphosis.

Anamorphosis is an art of distorted projection or perspective requiring the viewer to use special devices or occupy a specific vantage point to reconstitute the image. The art of Anamorphosis was invented in China and brought to Italy in the 16th century, about the time Renaissance artists like Leonardo da Vinci were mastering 3-D and discovering slant anamorphosis.  István Orosz specializes in mirror anamorphosis, where a conical or cylindrical mirror is placed on the drawing to transform a flat distorted image into a three dimensional picture that can be viewed from many angles. He also does slant anamorphosis.

István Orosz’s best creation is probably the one called Mysterious Island. It’s a sketch of a seashore with a sail pushed along by the wind, and two men trekking. But if the image is turned upside down, and a cylindrical mirror placed over the circular sun, a portrait of Jules Verne emerges.

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When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.

Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore (via ohdreaming)

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owls,

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clique by nardell on Flickr.

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