Mae's 21st Invite

I went for the classic/vintage look. I'm such a minimalist.

"Best Friend"

That's the song that Penelope dedicated to Aphrodite today. Penelope is my car and Aphrodite is Mac's new car! [: Oh the song is by Brandy btw.

I missed Penelope today, just thinking about having no license to drive her around makes me frown. Anyway, so I lost my wallet last night right? $21 for a replacement. Already cancelled my keycard and applied for a replacement. This I don't mind because it'll force me to save my money. [:

Ah, the goddess of beauty & love. Aphrodite.

'Cause she's a part of the army now, ugh!

"Whenever I'm down, I call on you my friend."

Headed off to Koorong for some car accessories, but ended up buying CD's as well. The Katinas' Still album for me, and Mac bought CCC Youth's No Longer I. Bought some army dog tags for our cars, and upon payment, we were absolutely delighted at the fact that it was 20% off! Happy customers we were, yes sir. We were then off to Grace's for some ultimate Billy Blanks, american lollies & some Parent Trap re-enactments with Gershon. [:

Now while typing this post, Rajan came over to pick up the church keys and Yan, I just want you to remember how good of a friend Rajan is to you. He's like a timeless love song in your life's playlist. Now before I finish this post, and either read my Bible or start on Mae's 21st invites, just wanna say congratulations again Mac! Very happy for you bro! [:

Chef Yan + Wagyu Meat Pie

My ham, cheese, onion, chilli powder with baby spinach & rocket before the press. Oh, on completely Helga's wholemeal.

Sandwich, pressed. *rubs tummy*

Grace pre-dinner celebrations.

The entree's that almost costed like a main. Soft-shell crab.

Talk about "fancy". Mains costed up to $80.00

This is my "Wagyu Meat Pie". Barossa shiraz slow blazed wagyu cheek meat pie with baked tomato sauce. (that's what it said on the menu)

Rest of the mains.

M.I.A. Mike, Anna, Josh, Mae, Joyce.

I almost got discovered walking past the Australian fashion week show that was on that night.

Oprah house singing. And cuddling. [:

Happy Birthday Grace. You're a terribly great friend, without a doubt. Continue to live beautiful before our God. Thanks for befriending me in this life! [: *cuddles*

Oh & before I typed this posted, I chucked a dump right. & I don't know, it must've been the Grain Waves that I ate last night, but my um... dumplings, were massive. I got scared this one particular piece wouldn't flush down. Due to it's size & length. (funnily enough it didn't feel so big when I was excreting it) Anyway, don't know why I wrote that, but I thought it'd be the biggest waste of our time. [:

And lastly, I lost my wallet last night. Boohoo! Pity party, on... Now!

"New Confidence"

That was the word spoken to me on Saturday night by a pastor/leader/friend/kuya Glenn at the Foursquare youth camp that just passed, which was by the way the best Foursquare youth camp in history. (in my humble opinion) How good is a word in season? Thinking back on these past four months, pure confidence is just what I need. By "pure" I mean confidence that can only be found in God.

I've already penned the main points that I learned on Tuesday, my BENNT. diary. So there's really no point in blogging it on here for the world to see, but hey, I can show a few eye-candies! (out of the hundreds that I have, 'cause Noel, my camera was passed around)

Sunrise shot with some YD Girls.

Scared on top of the world.

Naturals.

Belmore + FCF YD = Group photo. Well what was left of the two youth groups at least. We were just waiting for parents and alike.

Then the party continued at the Gabriels, for BENNT.'s very own Grace's early birthday party. Happy Halloween Grace! Lesson learned that day? Always have an alliance in a lying game. Ha! Or at least Grace's little sister Michelle as a snitch. [: Loved hanging out with Sid & Belmore boys, and definitely something that should be done again. Shout-out to ya'll, even though I know you guys don't read this. You guys are a definite blessing.

Anywho, I close with this totally random photo. Taken and edited by yours truly. Super-sized onion raaaaanngs! Love this boy. Girl. Boy... Whatever.

In The End

The weekend past all comes down to this piece. Explanations later, bed + audio bible now. Peace. (not just a greeting... say what!)

Stencil Sickness

I soldiered on through my sickness/drowsiness and managed to create something today. Will post the final product later, but for now, take a look at Homer's brain. [:


I declined a planned lunch with very close friends today, only to accept a spontaneous invitation to dine at a local chinese restaurant for dinner from the beautiful Abigail Pinili. (whom I adore) Then headed off to Starbucks via Formento's residence and gained Genelly & Genessa as extra good company! Starbucks proved worthwhile since I caught up with Ms. Ava Ranola, Mr. Dave Eco & Mr. Sundip [insert last name here]. Result? Talked the night away with inspiration and artistry.

Further results? A first! Ladies and gentlemen of the entire universe! BENNT. has been officially invited to showcase at an art gallery. *faint* ... That's right. Calendar June 27 'sif it's the last thing you were going to before a tsunami hits... Your house. *salutes*

SIlent Scream

Uncomfortable. Awkward. Bittersweet. That's how it is between her & I. I ask a question and she replies with cold silence. A kiss on the cheek returned with an emotionless face. Don't really know what to say to her, 'cause even an apology won't work. Come to think of it, apologizing is something I've never really done... To her anyway. Maybe it's something I would live to do at least once in this life. *shrugs*

Great. Now I'm reminded of Mr. Mayer's "Say" lyrics;
Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as your eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open
Say what you need to say x4.

Note to self! Application is a must. Gee, maybe this will help in my ever-failing attempt at growing up. I don't even know what categories I need to fit in to be labelled "Grown up"! Sure it's having a job, paying for things like petrol and phone bills... But I'm sure somewhere in these categories there would be "Not repeating mistakes", or "Failing forward". Those are the categories I want to be able to fit in to... Someday. Soon.

Hey, here are a couple of photos of when I was grown up:



*sigh* I miss you guys, terribly. Sucks to say but you guys always motivated me to grow, not only as a person but in Christ. Now I have to do some growing on my own. I guess I have to keep leading myself as well as all of you closer to the very character of God. I love you boys. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. Or else I will kick you in the face. Love, Kuya Yan. [:

Well, since I'm in tangents already, I might as well talk about the result of what's been happening in my life. (refer to first paragraph) Since I'm mildly forced to stay at home, I've been really slowly getting back into designing! Yup x3, very proud of me. I even had the guts to apply for a graphic design job on seek! *steps back* This also resulted in the new banner, you see up there (photo taken by yours truly) and another piece over at BENNT. Check it out yo.

Saw another very inspiring movie today at B's house with Mike; Meet The Robinsons. Talk about following your dreams! Especially the credit song, and the final quote by Walt Disney that was somewhat the very essence of the movie... So I guess there's no better way to end this other than posting the song and the quote that has simply and undoubtedly... Moved me. [:



Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we're curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. - Walt Disney

Oh and that's a new piece that I lost sleep over. It's titled; "Colby". Feast.

PS. See B, I wrote something. Super-sized onion rings!

"Bakit"

English translation; "Why".

#1. Why should I continue blogging?
Because I've loved it since I was in highschool, but have never mastered it. Kidding aside, I must've had over 20 blogs before this one, and it curls my toes to think that it's something so simple, but inconsistency still gets the best of me. So my first reason would have to be; significance. If I continue this blog, it signifies that I have some sort of discipline and consistency in this life. [:

Other than the first reason, I simply love designing my own blog, even if it's just the header image. It brings me back to my roots of designing. Even hovering over the hyperlinks gives me... (hurry, run away!)... Satisfaction.

#2. What is the purpose of this blog?
To share something of this little life of mine that's not so intensely personal, yet I can look back on it with an open heart. (reminsice and alla them rubbish) I love looking back at things in my life, because it shows me how much I've grown (or lack of), and how far God's taken me.

That being my first reason, my second would have to be because I've always admired creative bloggers and is someone/thing that I aspire to be. Like, posting artworks or little creative things that I've created or have found. [:

After all of that, a little piece of me right at this point of my life:

Exodus

Well, I change blogs as often as I do underwear. Didn't see that one coming. *eye roll* Reasons for succumbing to the masses? Wordpress didn't have the editing capabilities I wish it would've, tumblr did-but I could do more over here at blogger.

So with that out of the way, I want to make this clear to no one else but you; Yan. This is a personal & a creative blog that I want you to actually continue using. *gasp* I know, good luck-right? Well since luck isn't part of your beliefs, then heaven help you! On my next post I will ask you, Yan a series of question that will refine your reasons for creating this blog and maintaining the will to continue using it. I believe it will help you in starting off on the right foot. (for the billionth time, actually) Oh and also the purpose of this blog, I want you to paragraph.

I'll see you then, second-chancer. Oh and this video is simply for kicks. First-blog-kicks.