In Every Sunflower

This is a beautiful song I recently love. (Sorry, it's not really a video.)

"I wouldn't swap the pain
For never knowing you"

It's true, I believe, for anyone who has ever loved.

From what I was told, this was written about the band's vocalist - Paul Noonan's long term girlfriend, who was killed in a car crash late at night driving to see him after a gig. That makes it even more poignant.

Paul Arden

"The person who doesn't make mistakes is unlikely to make anything."
– Paul Arden

The best piece of advice.

Sadly he passed away early this month.

Read all his books. Be inspired.

howies

I fell in love instantly with this brand.

I haven't owned any of their product yet, but I've downloaded all their wallpapers.

They give life back to copywriting. You inevitably felt happier, fresher and more positive towards your environment after sipping through some of their writings. It's optimism full of wits. You know how hard it is to do creative for the good cause. Either they are using shock tactics or just self-indulgently boring.

When today, most ads are very visual-driven, this is a breath of fresh air. Too many brands are hollow and stand for nothing anyway, they (at least it seems to me by brief observation) hold onto some values and beliefs above just making profits.

Giorgio Morandi

Someone may notice the header image is a painting by Giorgio Morandi. He may not be very very well-known. But once you've seen his paintings, the mug you use to drink tea everyday will never be the same.

I remember my first encounter with the name "Giorgio Morandi". Many years ago when I was an art student, I was stuck not knowing what to paint. I picked up 2 rolls of toilet paper, put them in a "not so mundane" way and started to paint. My tutor saw and said it's very "Morandi". I didn't have a clue and looked it up. Shocked.

roof top2

In Hong Kong, we crave for space.

The roof top up high is our backyard. We hang our clothes and play with our kids. Taller skyscrapers engulf, privacy is a luxury. But then again, nearly everyone is too occupied to look out.

roof top

A moment outside my office window.