Out of Print

Here's a novel idea: turn iconic book covers into cult T-shirts, and for each item sold, donate a book to Books For Africa.

And then cleverly name your fashion label Out Of Print Clothing.

Now why didn't I think of that?

I Swear It Makes A Difference

An increasing number of Maya's friends are "friend-request"-ing me on Facebook. Honestly, I feel a little uncomfortable accepting them...

See, I swear. Quite a bit. Especially when I have something to say. Even when I don't, my status updates are rarely exemplary:

"Shower, crochet & beer, sleep."

"Enjoying a classic DILLIGAF lunch: Honey Dijon Kettle Chips and Hoegaarden. Woo-hoo! :D"

"I really need to stop faffing about on the computer and get some real work done."

"My alarm clock is going to ring in 5 hours. Bastard."

"I don't care what time it is, but it's time for some Terry's Chocolate Orange and pinotage." (posted on a weekday at 12.20pm)

"I need a good-mood pill, goddammit."

Honestly though, I find swearing, in all its glorious emphatic-ism, bloody therapeutic. And there's no denying it, 'coz it has been proven to reduce pain. I mean, look at what it did for King George VI in the Oscar-winning The King's Speech. It literally took a whole load off his mind.

Besides, swearing gives character to stuff you say. It's a Remark, with a dash of salt; Self-Expression, with a dainty little firework; a Quip, with an added whip (cue sound effect).

As for exposing Maya's friends to such flowery language, and possibly horrifyingly irresponsible activities and lunch suggestions, I can only remain true to myself. I was on the verge of un-friending all of them, in case I get a cutting response from an irate parent. But then I thought, "Hey, tough titties, man."

As such, I leave you with an excerpt in which the great Stephen Fry discusses the finer aspects of swearing. Have a fricken good day everyone! :D

Oh Happy Day(s)

Something has happened to the state of my mind. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's about Turning 40, maybe it's the calm before the storm of Menopause... if there is such a thing...

For some odd reason, I have been unusually clear-headed, at peace, productive, reasonable, kind, sensible - yes, all of those things, and more. O_O?

If anyone knows of any reason, do let up. I won't bother if it's astrological, biological, psychological, theological, or even illogical. I'm just interested in what you might think it is. ;)

(pic via icanread)

Heartwarmers a.k.a. Sontags

I recently discovered that these things are also called "sontags".

Ruhi eventually picked dark purple and bright pink for herself (right), while cousin Saachi, who lives in Dubai, chose a more delicate pale pink and lavender (left). As such, Saachi's set is in a slightly more lightweight, less warm, yarn.

These heartwarmers are so easy to crochet up, and I love doing them coz they're just so cute.

That said, I am going to launch into one for myself. Right after I am done with my black lace shawl project...

Happy Monday!

(limited edition print by Blanca Gomez)

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Same Girl, Different Day

Ah, to live a creative life is to leave the house unrecognisable to anyone but your Self... ;)

(pic via The Sartorialist)

My Taekwondo Medallists

The past weekend was spent entirely in a sports hall at the 5th National Taekwondo Poomsae Competition. Two whole days of watching groups of white-pajama-clad people of all ages, from all walks of life, do their kicks, spins and punches.

Ruhi, a red-tip belt, won a Gold Medal for her event on Saturday... :)

... and on Sunday, Maya, a junior black belt, won a Bronze Medal for hers. :)

A rather smiley weekend, as you can see. :)

Happy Monday!

(pic via icanread)

It's A Heartwarmer

I kid you not. It's officially known as a "heartwarmer". I did some detective work at Ravelry, super fun place to hang out at. If you're a knit/crochet nut. ;)

So this is the mini version, complete with matching beanie, I crafted up for my little 4-year-old niece. 7-year-old Ruhi models it...

Ruhi loves it. (Can you tell?) So much so that I have been ordered to craft up a set for her, "in a slightly bigger size, in light purple and dark purple. OK?"