Laugh Till You Blush

Tops by Hanaru Park, photographed by Valerie

As my busy schedule remains, plenty of things scream to get done.
While deadline is rapidly approaching I couldn't be happier when my friend ask me to join her photo shoot for her line where she specialize in outer and tops as you see above and in my previous post.
The shoot took place in my cozy little corner, its always been our favorite place to hang out since forever.

The shoot was fun, we didn't take it too serious we were laughing, chatting, and nibbling in between the shoot. It's easy cause my friend wants it to be as natural as possible, candid is probably the word you familiar with.
With all the waiters and customers fix their gaze toward me and a company from my loved ones, its been an ego boost and hugely enjoyable afternoon.  

Check out Hanaru Park if you're looking for a serious cute outer, they have plenty of collections with numerous choice of colors that guaranteed you lost in the site.

As for me, I'll get back to you again soon with mesmerizing pics to entertain your pretty eyes ;)

Pioneer

all cardigans are by hanaru park

Some people hold on to some things too long they seem too reluctant to let go of the old things. I know when you spend too much time at something you’ll grow accustomed to it and soon it becomes your comfort zone.

When you’re in your comfort zone its almost impossible to get out cause you have to beat your fear. Fear of trying, fear of difficulty, fear of failure.
You gotta be brave at taking risk and you can’t be pessimist.

I’ve met too many people dissolves in their preferences and their circumstances.

I give you some examples; I have some friends who stick to one type of music and refuse to listen to other genre because they think their liking is the best. They’re too busy listening to their so called favorite music over and over and reluctant to give a chance to other genre to show what they got.
 

A year later they’re finally give in and considering to listen to what we recommend which is too late by then.

Another sample was when people go natural with their hair, they’re still busy with their extensions.

And the list can go on and on and on.

But actually our unwillingness to move on will be the one that kills us. Well not literally but if it kills your potential it will kill you eventually. No kidding !

But there’s nothing you can do toward such people, nothing you can do to change one’s habit.

You see some people are meant to be a follower . but people like us who are bold, persistent, and full of initiative are made to be pioneer.

  

SashAy Away

Take a peek of our pre design for the up coming Vintage Treasure second line !

photographed by Valerie, D.I.Y bag by Valerie

By grace, God tries to reach us every day, 

and He places reminders of Himself everywhere

He leaves clues of Himself all around us

Clues that bellow out clearly

"I am here. 

You don't have to live in fear, you don't have to worry, 

I am here.,,

Livin Large

photographed by Valerie, clothes and bag by Vintage Treasure

"Risk your life and get more

Than you ever dreamed of

Play it safe and

End up holding the bag,,

Summer Fantasy

photographed by Valerie, clothes and bag by Vintage Treasure

"I work hard, I work so hard to become somebody in the future and I know sooner or later God will put a smile on my face and my soul will found joy."
says Eric an aspiring artist/rapper who works as a scavenger in the slum area to meet his needs and so he can save up some money to rent a studio so he can record his songs and hopefully make his dreams come to pass.
No one in his circle of friends know his actual job as a scavenger. He said he likes to keep it that way so he can feel worthy to be able to speak to his friends.  

This fact devastated me because this is actually how society runs and this is exactly how people look up to their peers.
One earns respect from what they do or what they have and not because of who they really are.
Terrible truth in society creates false judgment which determines the rank in society.

There are millions of Eric whether in Lagos or in other part of the world who takes their worth from their job and measure themselves from their title. This is severely sad !
When you come from the haves everyone couldn't careless about your carefree life, your minor behavior, everything seems permissible and can be settled by money.

But things turn 180 degrees when you come from a simple family with average job and common school. Often time people like Eric has to deal with peer pressure because they want to be accepted and liked by their peers.
Things doesn't get easy when they try to live up to society's expectation, they will feel unsure about themselves, less confidence that leads to insignificance.

So first and foremost one must understand how valuable they are as an individual and that no amount of fortune can degrades the fact of how equally unique and precious each individual is.
Last but not least never place judgments on others as this may help them to respect you.
And always "treat other people the way you want to be treated".

"Do not pretend that people 

become great by

doing great things. 

They do great things

because they are great !"

(People) Change

turning a year older (again)

I notice there is the same circle run in a phase of life.

As people grow older everything started to change. Sometimes it’s for the better, but to some it might be the other way around.

I personally experience it, in my teenhood until recently how I value fun above all. I have a few mottos that can describe well about my idea of how life should be.

“Carpe diem”

 

“Money in your pocket must be spent”

“If there is a way it should be a fun way”

Not only I’m fearless to challenges life has offered but I’m also an optimist devotee.

“Behind the darkest storm there must be a radiant rainbow”

I was a hundred percent sure of the statement I invented above and am still confident now. 

So you see I’m a bubbly person, very open minded, and it doesn’t take long for me to gather some friends. I like to have some fun with a large number of people and I also enjoy a good conversation between two.

That was then, but now I’m more of a homebody than a social butterfly. 

No longer I enjoy meeting new people let alone enjoying the party scene. I’m more comfortable spending time by myself. Actually it has been my “philosophy”  since forever, “I’d rather be bored with myself which is hardly than spending time with someone I’m not comfortable with”. 

I remember during the peak time of my young adulthood when a hi-bye friend ask me out for lunch, I would deliberately turn down the offer and would go to my favorite spot and unabashedly eat on my own. I am very strict with this philosophy.
I really think there’s no point wasting your valuable time with those who do not interest you especially when you know hanging out with them will decelerate your growth that is an absolute time abuse !

Back to the circle of life, through my observation the transition from young adulthood to adulthood automatically allow people to change their priorities. What used to be their number one priority change as they grow old. The increasing number of responsibilities has cause this change.

Now I spend most of my time for work, family, my close friends, and pampering myself in a sea of breathless books. Whereas my social agenda takes most of my time back then.

In the future on my spare time I see myself indulging in a deep conversation with my significant one,  occasionally hanging out with my loved ones, and traveling for sure.

I have contemplated in my previous years where fun takes the most part of my life and pondered in some choices I’ve made.
I realize that life has got to be more than just this. 

Life isn’t all about counting how much fun you can get, but it’s more about enjoying every process as God molds you into a selfless person. 

Life isn’t suppose to be taken for granted, it’s rather about understand every action we made in order to become an accountable man. 

As we become trustworthy we’ll find it easier to lend a hand to others.

To be generous and finally find a revelation how life is meant for God and others (: