I first created the character Beverley, a curious and cosplay loving 5-year-old, in April 2014. During the Umbrella Movement, I found an urge to express my discontent, so I instinctively used the cartooning medium and invited Beverley to speak up…
Looking back now, this 5-year-old seems to be destined to meet her foe, Mr. 689.
But the truth is that I’m still a little reluctant to employ a 5-year-old to be the main character of political cartoons.
Spent the Valentine’s Day in the studio listening to TED Talks while cutting cardboards. Cutting cardboards because I’m in the process of designing and fabricating my first piece of furniture. There was solitude in the simple and repetitive work, I imagined that Jesus might had this similar feeling when he was serving as a carpenter.
The truth is that I had been thinking constantly throughout the day whether I should message a girl in fellowship I’m interested in getting to know more, I wanted to continue our brief conversation that was oddly ended in the short MTR ride last night. But perhaps I was out of courage, or more likely I was simply uncertain. It’s probably wise not to make a move on Valentine’s Day when you’re uncertain, or is it? What if someone beat you to it in asking her out? Argh…
I’ll keep praying and hold up my faith that God would guide me in this road of finding that special someone to share my life with.
Last week I was a little busy clearing up a couple of web projects that was carried over from 2014. Without any urgent work to do this week, I decided to continue my Creative Monday tradition to do something spontaneous outside of my regular work routine…
I ended up spending the whole afternoon planting succulents just like last week, but instead of upcycling pill bottles, I upcycled some saved up coffee jars this time. It’s my first attempt experimenting with terrariums, and I’m pretty sure this will not be the only attempt! =)
Met up with a few good old friends for lunch, it’s been a good few months since we last caught up. Had a couple of hours of enjoyable conversation before we went our separate ways. I went back to the studio, not to do work, but to continue my TV watching marathon which started last night when there wasn’t a fellowship programme.
After a brief afternoon separation, a couple of my friends rejoined me at the studio, they just finished their business in the neighborhood. After showing them around the studio, we had dinner nearby and continued our enjoyable conversations.
I came back to the studio after dinner and continued the TV watching marathon. Oh, I also had my first beer in 2+ months, satisfied! =)
Before engaging full-time work after my recovery, I gave myself one last day-off to do some spontaneous creative works. I upcycled all the medical pill bottles from my illness and turned them into incubators for new life (baby succulents). I codenamed this quick spontaneous project “REBIRTH”.
As the saying goes – “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!”, I sure hope that is true.
Checked in with the doctor for the last time today, he said I’m totally recovered and no further medication is needed! Thank God.
Although costly, my sudden illness seems to me more like a blessing than a curse. Since the inevitable illness started in early Dec., I was given the opportunity to spend more time with my family, read bible, planting, rest, contemplate about life and reflect on how I should spend time… I’m truly thankful for this long period of recuperation.
A couple of bible verses constantly rings in my head during this time:
“你們得救在乎歸回安息，你們得力在乎平靜安穩”
“but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
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