Getting a new tatt...

Before I left for Bangkok, she said, "Don't break my heart and get a new tattoo of Cat again. You know how much I hated that!" I nodded.

But inside my mind, I was all set to do it. For the longest time, I wanted to have a tattoo for my cat Cheevas (Didi). I think this cat is rather special. Not only he has a bob tail and was once rejected by the supposed owner, Didi's personality is quite introvert. He is not as friendly as Vodka (Kaka). He often hide himself whenever there is stranger in the house. However, Didi would always be the one who follows me everywhere in the house. He would "headbutt"me. And very often put his body next to my hand so that I could tummy rub him. He is quite a 'Manja' cat. So unlike Kaka who is usually more popular among my friends, Didi is only close to certain people and so he is kind of special for me.

I thought about where this tattoo to be placed. Being an owner of an advertising agency, very often i will get to meet corporate client and it is not appropriate to have a tattoo on my arm. But HEY its advertising world and they are dealing with creative people like us. If we can't even express ourselves, what make them think they can entrust you with branding project or anything creative? Hahaha! Ok..thats my verdict. So I did without any consideration about what is going to happen next and how to explain this to my mum who is suffering from Ailurophobia. I have about 7 days to think of a damn good reason before I see her on the 8th. But I do believe that she will eventually accept it and still love me as who I am.

I enjoy having my tattoo process done in Bangkok. I think Thai are naturally creative people. Even though we might have a little language barrier, they understood and picked up what I wanted easily. They are very patience, polite and most important of all they are very gentle. It was a 3 hours process and there wasn't much pain nor blood surprisingly.

I was pretty happy about the finished work. I believe I can wear this for a long time without any regret. Well, we live this life once so why so SERIOUS?

The journey of discovery and recovery begins

Every painting tells a story inside me. My love story has ended but the journey of new discovery has just begin. Someone once mentioned that this is an artistic awakening. Perhaps its a little too late or its never too late, a chapter closed but another art series begin. My painting shall carry on with or without love. My creativity carries on with or without inspiration. This shall be the path which I have chosen and I shall carry on.

Giving Vs Receiving

There is a sudden urge to be an artist. Somehow, I am looking forward to the quiet night to paint. Whether I am inspired or not, there is just something inside me that feel like unleashing the emotions inside me.

Am I grieving about my lost? I don't think so. I may find it hard to get used to this but its not a lost. There is so much to gain in life and its only now that I am beginning to enjoy receiving.

GIVEN too much and so now I am longing to RECEIVE.

My New House

Honestly, I am very reluctant to move. I am so used to staying in Sunway and totally in love with my little house with 3 rooms. But I guess the opportunity came by and I just have to move. It a much bigger house with 5 rooms and a built up space of almost 1800 sq feet. Double storey house right in the heart of PJ old town. It is walking distance to banks, Post office and also Giant Super market. Right opposite this new place is a coffee shop. I guess it totally convenient for my parents if they decided to come over to stay with me. I love the space, i like the convenience but i am not very sure about the noisy and busy surrounding. I guess i just have to try and get used to it. Right now is all the paper work and stuff to be hand over the property. If everything is good and smooth running, i should be able to move in by end of this year. :)

India with Lot of Love

Last March, my company decided to organise a company trip to India. It was like a dream came true. Many of us were into photography and been longing to go to India. Initially we were quite ambitious, we wanted to go to Nepal but somehow we managed to make India, New Delhi, our company trip 2012. It was a 6 days 5 night tour. Everything was DIY...backpacked plus a bit of self tour arrangement with one of our friend, Jay. A beautiful place and most importantly we had great company during trip. Everyone enjoyed ourselves very much. As for next year...well some already was talking about Russia...hahaa. Oh man...well, lets hope for the best and work hard toward our aim next year!

Been very sick...

My Dear friends,

I have been very sick lately. Been having a very bad lung infection before Christmas last year and lately it had developed into Bronchitis asthmatic cough. I am on asthmatic medication Salbultamol which is making my hands very shaky and heart beats pretty fast lately. I had lost about 4kg over a period of 3 months. I couldn't paint and been trying very hard to struggle it through. Am still on medication and hopefully i will be fully recovered after this Chinese New Year. It hasn't been easy for me as my passion is still drawing. Miss my friends on Instagram..miss all my followers as well. I hope that I will be ok soon and be back on Track again. :)

Thank you for your love and concern.

With lot of Love,

Dora

it was my honour...

He started off with a very humble beginning. From a dairy product salesman to a property tycoon, with almost 5 decades of entrepreneurship, it weren't easy at all. I met Tan Sri Tan Lai Kim 2 days ago. He was a very warm, friendly and humble man. Even though he rejected our designs, we had a short tea session and exchange our views. He told us that he loves horses and so I decided to draw him a Horse painting. He specifically requested to draw a horse couple. And I did. Both our meeting with him were filled with laughter and he gave us durians which he planted them personally. I am happy that I presented him the painting. It is also to reinforce our relationship with this client who has been with us for the last 3 years.