tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4481246491758541682024-02-20T04:47:47.586-08:00Blissfully ElegantDesign, Fashion and Lifestyle BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06968764043451985956noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448124649175854168.post-68060602755482298932014-04-17T12:50:00.000-07:002014-04-17T13:34:21.029-07:0050 Questions That Will Free Your Mind<div style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #444444;">Because I told myself I would answer these questions in my</span> <a href="http://blissfullyelegant.blogspot.ca/p/101-in-1001.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">101 in 1001</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: xx-small; line-height: normal;">Questions provided by <a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2009/07/13/50-questions-that-will-free-your-mind/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Marc and Angel</span></a></span></div>
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<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are? <span style="color: #ea9999;">30 years old. Seriously. I think I was born in the wrong generation. <i>Every</i> person I have met has told me I'm very mature for my age.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">Which is worse, failing or never trying? </span></span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">This is always tough for me as I absolutely hate to fail. But who doesn't? I think never trying because you'll have to live the rest of your life regretting.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do? </span></span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">Good question. I have let go of what my parents wanted me to do to pursue what I wanted to do. I wanted to go into interior design because I truly enjoy it. I like interacting with people and knowing what I do can provide them with joy and impact their lives positively. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you've done? <span style="color: #ea9999;">I hope not. I want to be able to prove myself not from all the things I have said but by my actions. As they say, actions speak louder than words. I want to be able to leave behind something great for this world. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Inequality. No matter what it is: skin color, gender, sexuality, etc. Every single person on earth is a human being and should be treated like one. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich? <span style="color: #ea9999;">I would still stick with interior design because I know it brings people happiness. I would also continue to volunteer my time as I know it provides people with happiness.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing? <span style="color: #ea9999;">I am doing what I believe in. Definitely. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Haha, that would mean I've lived half my life! I would get married and have babies. But continue my career.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken? <span style="color: #ea9999;">I believe I've controlled it from the beginning. I've made all my choices. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Both. I believe in doing the right things and doing them right. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">You’re having lunch with three people you respect and admire. They all start criticizing a close friend of yours, not knowing she is your friend. The criticism is distasteful and unjustified. What do you do?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> I stay out of it. I let them know she's my friend and she is a good person. Aren't we all past the high school stage now? </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If you could offer a newborn child only one piece of advice, what would it be?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Love with all your heart, it may cause lots of heartbreaks but it also allows you to see all the beauty of this world. Give love especially to those who have been there: family and close friends. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Would you break the law to save a loved one?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> It depends but most likely yes. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Have you ever seen insanity where you later saw creativity?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> No, nothing is "insane". People have different views but as a designer I feel like I am able to see things in an artistic perspective. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">What’s something you know you do differently than most people? <span style="color: #ea9999;">I hold my chopsticks weird! </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">How come the things that make you happy don’t make everyone happy? <span style="color: #ea9999;">I love spending my time with people. Every single minute. Sometimes people need time just for themselves and I totally understand. I'm just not one of those people.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">What one thing have you not done that you really want to do? What’s holding you back? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Travelling the whole world. Money and time. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Are you holding onto something you need to let go of? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Yes. Certain people.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If you had to move to a state or country besides the one you currently live in, where would you move and why? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Oh, the list is endless where I would want to go. But maybe back to Taiwan first as most of my family members are there.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">Do you push the elevator button more than once? Do you really believe it makes the elevator faster? </span></span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">Sometimes. No, I don't believe it makes it faster.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Worried genius. I would then learn to make myself less worried and be joyful.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Why are you, you?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> I am me because I love with all my heart. I let people into my life easily. I trust easily and I hurt easily. I try hard at everything I do and put a lot of emotions into it. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Have you been the kind of friend you want as a friend?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I am working on it. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Losing touch with a good friend is always the hardest.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">What are you most grateful for?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> My boyfriend. He has been my unconditional support. </span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">Would you rather lose all of your old memories, or never be able to make new ones?</span></span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;"> Lose all of my old memories. I would be devastated to not be able to make new memories when it comes time for me to marry and have children. </span></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Is is possible to know the truth without challenging it first? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Yes. Someone might tell you a lie but you already knew the truth.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Has your greatest fear ever come true?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> No.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Do you remember that time 5 years ago when you were extremely upset? Does it really matter now?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> No. Not really. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">What is your happiest childhood memory? What makes it so special?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> All the simple things we used to do like run around the block and sleepovers. It's special because it reminds me of a simpler time when not many things bothered us. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">At what time in your recent past have you felt most passionate and alive?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Signing up for this program. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If not now, then when?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Now!</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If you haven’t achieved it yet, what do you have to lose?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Nothing. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Have you ever been with someone, said nothing, and walked away feeling like you just had the best conversation ever?<span style="color: #ea9999;"> Yup. I miss that.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Why do religions that support love cause so many wars? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Because their love is conditional. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Is it possible to know, without a doubt, what is good and what is evil? <span style="color: #ea9999;">No. There will always be a gray area. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If you just won a million dollars, would you quit your job? <span style="color: #ea9999;">No. I love what I do, that's why I'm doing it. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Would you rather have less work to do, or more work you actually enjoy doing? <span style="color: #ea9999;">More work of what I enjoy doing.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Do you feel like you’ve lived this day a hundred times before? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Yes. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">When was the last time you marched into the dark with only the soft glow of an idea you strongly believed in? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Not too long ago. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If you knew that everyone you know was going to die tomorrow, who would you visit today? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Get all my family members and my boyfriend.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Would you be willing to reduce your life expectancy by 10 years to become extremely attractive or famous? <span style="color: #ea9999;">No. It doesn't guarantee my happiness. </span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">What is the difference between being alive and truly living? </span></span><span style="color: #ea9999;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px;">The way you feel. <b><i>That</i></b> feeling.</span></span></span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">When is it time to stop calculating risk and rewards, and just go ahead and do what you know is right? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Before you have a family and become responsible for other people. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">If we learn from our mistakes, why are we always so afraid to make a mistake? <span style="color: #ea9999;">People hate to fail.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">What would you do differently if you knew nobody would judge you? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Nothing. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">When was the last time you noticed the sound of your own breathing? <span style="color: #ea9999;">This morning.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">What do you love? Have any of your recent actions openly expressed this love? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Making others happy and creating art in any mediums. Yes, every single day.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">In 5 years from now, will you remember what you did yesterday? What about the day before that? Or the day before that? <span style="color: #ea9999;">Yes quite possibly. I've been spending quality time with my friends. It's times like this I can still remember from my childhood. </span></li>
<li style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 23.799999237060547px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 0px;">Decisions are being made right now. The question is: Are you making them for yourself, or are you letting others make them for you? <span style="color: #ea9999;">I am making them for myself. Although my acceptance into the full-time interior design program is in the hands of others! *fingers crossed*</span></li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The Japanese seem to have a talent when it comes to designing. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Just look at Shigeru Ban's work. It is absolutely stunning and far from what you would see in Vancouver.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the things that really drew me into his buildings was his work in disaster relief areas. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Not only does he showcase exceptional detailing in his architecture, he also demonstrates that buildings and monuments can help create a better environment. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">His humanitarian work makes me appreciate him that much more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #444444;">For further information about him you can visit his firm </span><a href="http://www.shigerubanarchitects.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">SHIGERU BAN ARCHITECTS</span></a></span></div>
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So congratulations to Shigeru Ban for receiving the Pritzker Prize!</div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I can't believe another year has gone by already! </span></div>
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I am one course away from finishing my certificate and I am super excited! The all nighters and coffee runs are about to pay off. But I can't celebrate just yet. Me getting into full-time is crucial and I've been working endless hours on it hoping it will all pay off. </div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">It was snowing just a couple weeks ago... </span><span style="color: #444444;">But for the past 2 weeks it was sunny and super hot. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Hot enough to whip out the dusty shorts and summer dressed hidden in the back of our closets.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">During the days where the weather was absolutely</span><span style="color: #444444;"> gorgeous, I got a chance to think about spring and summer fashion. I wanted to wear dresses, skirts and shorts but was afraid it would get chilly in the evenings. Although the weather was hot during the day, it got pretty cold at night. So instead of bringing a bulky jacket, I would pair my outfits with blazers. Oh how I love blazers...!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">They are <i>extremely</i> versatile and can be worn with almost every kind of outfit; </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">The fourth picture, is a thin drape blazer and gives a more casual look. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">It can be found over at <a href="http://www.nastygal.com/whats-new/drape-pocket-blazer?utm_source=pinterest" target="_blank">Nasty Gal</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">And how awesome are these new jerseys they're wearing?! I absolutely <i>love, love, love</i> it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I adore how old-school and retro they look. A part of me wishes they will wear it more than once.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Two more weeks and this semester will be over!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">These past 10 weeks just flew by. I know this is a feeling many of you can relate to, </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">it felt never-ending but the next thing you know, it's over. I think drafting/visual communications was the course that made this semester seem so long. Each assignment takes 20+ hours minimum and we got these assignments back to back. I'm glad we get a week off school to recharge before the next semester starts -- which will be even more intense for me! Ah!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">in which all the drawings relate back to the floor plan. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Last week it was a sectional view of the living, dining & bedroom (north facing),</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">This week we'll be working on plan obliques. That's when the drawings will be in 3D.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Which means I won't be getting much sleep again this week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Oh well, it's worth it when I'm doing something I love.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">If you've read my <a href="http://blissfullyelegant.blogspot.ca/p/101-in-1001.html" target="_blank">101 in 1001</a> list, you'll see that I wanted to donate my hair.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">And that I did! My hair was <i>super</i> long before. I was able to cut off 19 inches and donate it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I chose to send it to Pantene's Beautiful Lengths program instead of Locks of Love after some research.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">If you're looking to donate hair within Canada click <a href="http://www.cancer.ca/newfoundland-labrador/support%20services/hair%20donations.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> for a list of places.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The architect who worked on this place, <a href="http://juliankingarchitect.com/" target="_blank">Julian King</a>, is known for his minimalistic designs and hence it was surprising for him to take on this project. He has worked with the homeowners previously on other renovations, making it easier for them to meet on middle grounds. The all white walls and ceilings are a perfect combination with the furniture. The stark contrast between the white and the browns make each piece of the furniture pop; allowing for every single furniture to be an important feature piece. This is also the case because there are very limited number of furniture. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">I can't believe it's already March. Time is flying by; I feel like it was just 2012 yesterday.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">This month I plan to cross at least 2 things off my <a href="http://blissfullyelegant.blogspot.ca/p/101-in-1001.html">101 in 1001</a> list (which is still in progress).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Spring is getting closer and I must say I'm super excited. Can't wait to see all the ladies covered in pastels and floral prints. </span><span style="color: #444444;">It'll also be a good excuse to go shopping -- a</span><span style="color: #444444;"> new wardrobe is <i>much</i> needed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">You made it halfway through the week already!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;">Living in Vancouver weather { wet & gloomy } </span><span style="color: #444444;">definitely makes me </span><span style="color: #444444;">think about </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">escaping somewhere for a retreat. </span><span style="color: #444444;">Somewhere tropical perhaps?</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">I can't help but think of a small cottage by the beach.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Basking in the sun, sipping on drinks and sporting oversized shades.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">During this said retreat, the cottage cannot be grungy looking. </span><span style="color: #444444;">That'll ruin the trip of course --</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;"><i>at least for me it would</i>!</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">The interiors would <i>have</i> to contain fun light colours to match the happy mood you get when you go on a vacation. Think of light yellows, pinks/coral, blues and greens. </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">These colours paired with white would make a perfect cheery space suitable for your stay.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">I stumbled across the website <a href="http://www.zgallerie.com/">Z Gallerie</a> which sells furnitures and home decor.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Although I have yet to buy something from them, they have some really gorgeous stuff.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">Not the cheapest though, but I believe in splurging on a few pieces of </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">furniture/accessories that'll stand out. And hopefully last for years to come!</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #444444;">PS - Living in Vancouver isn't that bad. I just complain too much hah ;)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">But it would be nice to get a little more sun and a little less rain!</span><br />
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</span>{ <span style="color: #ea9999;">Happy Wednesday</span> }<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06968764043451985956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-448124649175854168.post-6059741644938091222013-02-16T08:00:00.000-08:002014-04-11T13:24:21.072-07:00Don't Forget<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Looking at these rooms makes me feel so calm and relaxed.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Cool colours include greys, blues and greens. Think of the colours of the ocean.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Warm colours include oranges, yellows and reds. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Make sure the colours you decide on is a tint (lighter versions of the colour).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Furs, throws, blankets and pillows help enhance the comfort of a room. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Sunlight is the best type of light when it comes to creating a serene space.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Allow as much natural light into the room as possible. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Also, look into switching to a lower wattage lightbulb or using a dimmer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">School has taken up all my time lately, especially since it's exam week. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my drafting courses just ended so I've been swamped with drafting assignments and finals. Who knew that the course load would be so heavy?! I guess it's because everything is compressed into 6 weeks instead of the regular 12 weeks. </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But there's no break for me, I start the next drafting course right away!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's some of the work I've done lately. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Just about done. Still have to send it out to get it photocopied.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I still have a long way to go but I hope to slowly see progress and improvement in my work.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2012 was the year of tangerine. We've seen coral and oranges incorporated into both fashion and interiors.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">As we transition into the new year (I know it's already February--forgive me!) it no surprise Pantone chose emerald as their color for 2013. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">{ <b>My Journey to Becoming An Interior Design Student </b>}</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's been quite a journey already and this is only the <i>very</i> beginning.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I grew up with parents that wanted me to 'succeed' in their terms. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">They wanted me to excel in my academics and go off to a 'good' university. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">College was definitely not an option for me... Let alone a trade school!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course I wanted to make them proud. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I ended up graduating high school a year earlier but in the month of October instead of June.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I got accepted that following January but chose the faculty of business instead of sciences.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I've always loved making arts and crafts, drawing and basically doing or making something.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Having realized I spent most of my time reading/browsing anything interior design related, I thought to myself "Hey! I could do something that I enjoy for a change".</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It was definitely a struggle convincing my parents to let me leave university to pursue something 'different'. To be honest, they're still not convinced. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Going into interior design, I didn't know too much about it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I thought all we would learn about are colours and furniture placement. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Little things like that... But man oh man...I didn't know there was so much work involved! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Interior designers draw technical floor plans and elevations. You learn how to use tools on the computer for drawings. You learn how to specify materials, how to source them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">All in all, it's definitely not easy but because I'm passionate about it, <i>it's worth it</i>.</span></div>
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