Sticky Notes from Dogs

If your dogs could leave you sticky notes, what would it say? 

This illustration by Grace Farris got me beaming! I can imagine it would be Marilyn who wrote: "A new day! How great is that." 

But instead of saying this every morning, Marilyn would feel this way every time she came back from a seizure. It is bittersweet to see her condition these days, but we are holding on to the good ones. 

If you are reading this, I hope you are being gentle to yourself and the people around you. 

The world needs more of that, and it can come from us. 

by Grace Farris

Who Someone Really Is

Kindness, baby. Kindness.

By Marie Andrew

One too many voices

Have you ever been in the biggest dilemma of all in your life? If yes, were there too many loud voices inside your head that makes you even more confused?

How do you pick one that's  the best for you?

Mari Andrew's illustration below describes it perfectly here. 

I have been very well, but this inner voice has been screaming telling me to "Stop trying to talk yourself out of your true calling."

Then the endless "What ifs" and "But..." starting to flow.

Honest Pie-Chart

Mari Andrew

What are your regretable kitchen purchases?

My favorite illustrator Emily McDowell comes with another pressing question. And I never laughed this hard thinking how this resonates so true with me.

My list:

1. Of course, a blender that has collected dust as thick as a rug. I bought them three years ago, mixed a guava and orange juice with it on the first night. And that's it.
2. A microwave. A good one. But it seems that I was (am) so bad at math I did not realize that the voltage was just far too high for my small house. I re heated a rotisserie chicken in it once. And we are done.
3. Different colors and patterns of tea towels. I have no idea where they are now.  
4. Food steamer. "For when you are feeling oriental and would like to serve your guests with dim sum or buns." Exhibit A: I do not have guests that often. Exhibit B: Dim Sum corner is literary in every corner in the island.
5.  A set of China. Which probably is somewhere in China.

The Worrier's Guide to Life

Gemma did it again! And now, she published her new book The Worrier's Guide to Life where she dispenses life advises and how a worrier get through the day. 

I need this book, immediately.

Why? Because this resonates sooo true for me as right at this moment, I am thinking about: 

What are my dogs doing at the moment? Is my vet really is the best in the island?

Do I need a haircut? 

Was my skin dryer this time of the year, last year? I mean, these freckles... ?

Will I live long and healthy enough to pay my mortgage?

Am I too old for that (wear pink sneakers, try bungee, wear Bambi tee)?

But I must be too young to do that (write my will) ?

Are my siblings happy?

What's with that neighbor that keeps leaving their dogs out in the rain?

Do I really think I have done enough for animal welfare?

Am I ever going to have my own baby? 

Do I sing off-key? Of course...

Did I unplug the iron?

Will I ever going to be lucky enough to raise a wonderful boy?

Seriously, maybe I need to call my neighbor to check on my iron plug?!

Oh, and also... Whatever happened to Amelia Earhart?! *kidding

PS: Are you a big worrier too?

How to drive your partner crazy in bed

More reasons to love Gemma Correll!

Which famous people do you want to be friends with?

Ah it's that time to answer  one of my favorite Illustrator Emily Mcdowell 's pressing question again! 
I love this one: "Which famous people do you want to be friends with?". I am with Emily on Falcor (The NeverEnding Story!) and Mindy Kaling. 

Other than those names, I am also dying to be friends with Meryl Streep, for obvious reasons, Keanu Reeves, Zooey Deschanel, Jessica Quirk (fashion blogger), Djenar Maesa Ayu (Indonesian writer) and George Lois. And of course, with Simba and Mufasa from The Lion King.

What about you?

ps: Other questions from Emily. By the way, notice how I mentioned The NeverEnding Story on her pop quiz about Childhood Obsessions? Emily did not mention Falcor there but did on this one. Well... Great minds nerd alike. 

Happy Meal

Oh Gemma Correll, I really like you!
ps: She had me on "May be replaced with fries or more gin."