Human Nature

Who is wise? He that learns from everyone.
Who is powerful? He that governs his passions.
Who is rich? He that is content.
Who is that? Nobody.
~Benjamin Franklin

On Relationships

Oh, the comfort - the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person - having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together; certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then with the breath of kindness blow the rest away.

~Dinah Craik, A Life for a Life, 1859

Taking Charge

The best way to predict your future is to create it.
~Peter Drucker

Launch Pad

In photo are (seated from left to right) Jefford Lam (who will soon launch his own line of men's clothing), Bobi Rodero and Phoebe Lam. Standing from left are Roland Davila (make-up artist), one of the models, Davila's assistant, designer Gideon Sy, events producer Rhoel Mendoza, and yours truly.

Am sharing a post from my friend to all of you who dream about a career in the glitzy glamour world of fashion:

Phoebe Lam Ltd.(Hongkong), in partnership with London-based Filipino fashion designer and our friend Bobi Rodero, will be staging a fashion show on January 7, 2011 at the New World Hotel in Makati. Photoshoots will likewise be held between September and January. This event will actually be a shoot of a fashion show featuring the creations of Phoebe Lam Ltd. The video is intended to be shown in Paris and Los Angeles during the Fashion Week in March 2011. For this project we need Class A female models, at least 5'8 in height, and experienced in ramp. The first go-see was held on July 28, 2010 at Boardroom 2 of New World Hotel. Those who did not make it can still email their setcards to kaleidos_models@yahoo.com. Write "For Phoebe Lam Project" on the subject field.

Go, reach for your dreams! This might just be the break you've been waiting for!

Don't Grow Up Too Much, Too Soon

Grown-ups love figures. When you tell them that you have made a new friend, they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you, "What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies?" Instead, they demand: "How old is he? How many brothers has he? How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make?" Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince, 1943, translated from French

Another Year Older...

Thank you to all my well-wishers!

My Bucket List

I know. I know some things are better left unshared but heck, this is my blog! ha ha
So starting today i will try to complete a bucket list of ten things i haven't done but would really, really want to before i do the great sign off...

Number 1. Build a school.
Number 2. Travel to Europe.
Number 3. Learn photography.
Number 4. Learn to play the piano.
Number 5. Find and get in touch with my first best friend in Grade I: Matias [i can't recall his full name :( ]
Number 6. Own a rest house with a river or brook nearby.

.... i'm stumped, i'll try again next time. =)

Meanwhile, why don't YOU start your own Bucket List?