She’s a snake and a charmer at the same time
Whilst making all the new headers for my random image rotation banner, I remembered that I hadn’t posted this photo! It’s one of my favourite in a long time. I spied this couple from the 2nd floor of the Downtown mall foodcourt one night when me and my friend David were in search of a soft serve for him. We had a window seat and I thought they were super cute standing there in the empty square hugging that I had to snap a pic. The look of them almost makes me very, very lonely, until my non-committal phobias kick in, haha. The overlay-looking effect is the reflection of the foodcourt chairs in the window I’m looking through.
I went to a friend’s 18th birthday party last night, but I don’t have any pictures because I didn’t take a camera (she has plenty, so I’ll steal and post some later, maybe). It’s kind of funny because all her birthday parties year after year are like the same event. With virtually the same people. Except every year we’re all a little older, a little rowdier, and of course alcohol was suitably pulled out last night. I drove so didn’t really drink much – but they made some crazy-ass punch!
The other, completely irrelevant thing on my mind is the fact that, as luck would have it, the first, serious tattoo I’ve actually contemplated in a certain place… already graces the body of Erin Wasson. Now that’s hard to top. Except hers is upside down to what I’d like. To have you having to google-imaging it, I’ll stop being mysterious and say that the item in question is a feather. I haven’t drawn up anything of substance, but I want a light-looking feather, and I want half of the chinese character of **for some reason my WP won’t let me publish a chinese character so click here for it** (meaning feather, in case you hadn’t already guessed) blended in, subtly. See how the word even looks a little feather-like? And it’s relevant because it’s in my chinese name, as wel as symbolising a lot of things. Ahh, now I just need the decisiveness, guts and pain-tolerance!
Category: General, Romance, Social, Vanity/Health 13 comments »
January 21st, 2010 at 1:58 am
I’m curious — is that a real polaroid? I know you’re into photography, and the colors look it, so I thought it might be…? But wow, it’s almost strange that the square they’re in is empty but for themselves.
I think a feather tattoo would be rather pretty and different. I can’t see the Chinese character you’re talking about, but I look forward to seeing your design, it sounds intricate.
January 21st, 2010 at 2:03 am
ahh no, unfortunately it’s not a real polaroid. But i do have a very, very old school one with no flash that you have to do everything manually with and its a charm! But also comes with it the very expensive film cost :p It’s just that i had wished it was since it was such a perfect shot ><
btw, i’ve edited it and changed the word to a link so hopefully you can see it there. WP is being weeeeird.
January 21st, 2010 at 6:00 am
Such a pleasure browsing around your blog – amazing photos. And it’s funny how you were actually able to capture a photo of them without having them realize (they were probably too caught up in the moment). Congrats! haha
A feather tattoo sounds brilliant and gorge, far better than the typical chinese characters that you see on pretty much every asian girl .. haha Definitely go for something more different!
January 21st, 2010 at 11:25 am
That’s a very lovely moment you’ve captured there.
I’ve wanted a tattoo for a long time but I’m very indecisive. I’m keep changing my mind of what I want! I want something really meaningful, hopeful and powerful. I like the idea of words..
January 21st, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Aww that pic of the couple is nice and cute! I really like pictures like that – that warm your heart and is just plainly a nice pic too look at! ^^
Ooh, that’s a nice idea for a tattoo.. although can’t really imagine it but seems very nice. And I like some Chinese characters and (sometimes) Chinese in general coz its so direct and everything in the language is just pretty straight-forward like the feather character looking similar to a feather.
January 21st, 2010 at 11:03 pm
I have 6 tattoos, and of course it matters where you want to place the tattoo, but its probably a lot less painful than you imagine unless its on nerve-ending (ie neck, spine, ankle, wrist).
That picture of the couple is so cute but I gotta say, if either of them reads your blog I have a feeling they might be a bit scared
January 22nd, 2010 at 2:52 am
It was a ballet exam, and it was the final grade – the one before teacher’s certificate. I’ve been dancing ballet for 9 years or so.
Oh gosh fancy that. I was actually working on a layout with a rotating banner image too. Only, that layout failed and I’m working on something else, haha.
Aww, that is such a gorgeous picture! I love it. I always feel weird taking photos of other people sometimes when they’re not looking. XD But it makes them all the more precious!
Just yesterday my friend and I were talking about tattoos and how some people tattoo characters on their skin without even knowing what they mean. But of course, it’s good when you do know what it means.
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:00 am
Though it’s sweet, that picture is really creepy.
haha
And I know what you mean about the party thing. My guy friends always throw parties every weekend to unwind. It’s always the same people but we always have fun. It’s the only time we get to see each other due to our busy weekdays of school and work.
January 22nd, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I love that picture! And I’ve been thinking about tattoos a lot recently too, it’s such a hard decision to make.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:40 pm
that photo is ADORABLE! and a feather tattoo would be so lovely and delicate
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:56 am
I would love to get a tattoo myself of the Japanese character, “hikari”, which means light. It’s essentially the meaning of my name, and as I’ve always had a fascination with anything and everything Japanese, I thought it would be a great tattoo. The only problem is that I’m such a chicken, and so it will probably never get to have a place on my body.
I love that photo of the couple. It’s like sharing their private moment, but not interrupting. I love it.
January 25th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
That picture has so much emotion to it. I love it.
January 26th, 2010 at 1:00 am
I love that picture; it’s like you perfectly captured a real, tender moment.
A feather tattoo sounds pretty
I like the fact that it’s related to your Chinese name! Good luck if you choose to go through with it.