Dusty, dusty, dusty....

I woke up this morning with stuffed nose. I looked outside and I found out that we have a slight sandstorm here in Kuwait. I can't go back to sleep anymore, so I decided to start cooking at 4am. I made some bisquits and fried sausage and eggs. Hmm, what a great way to start your day....freshly baked bisquits!!!! I just finished my painting yesterday (I just hope that I could sell it as soon as possible)....and I'm starting with a new one now.

Is there really a crisis?

Most of us feel the economic crisis in different ways. If you buy groceries every week like me, you'd feel the prices have gone up. If you buy LPG cooking gas, you'd want to cook your 1-pot meal for the whole day to even save up. How much would you spend for a popcorn and cola when you want to watch a movie? Do you still buy cappuccino or latté in any of the famous coffee houses? Do you still eat out everyday with your officemates? Did you hear about the handbag collection, shoes and hair accesories of the famous actresses? 

Are you aware that a lot of Filipino families have nothing to serve on their dining table? Do you know that a lot of kids in the Philippines are begging for food? Have you ever tried skipping a meal for the cause of other people? Or would you rather go to a mall and spend for a signature shirt that you don't really need. I'm a Filipina. I'm not rich nor poor. But I feel hurt everytime I see hungry kids roaming on the street. What would you feel when you see little kids sleeping on the doorstep of an office building, while you can't get a good sleep with no aircon? I feel hurt when I see babies cry and the mother can only give them water with a little bit of sugar. It's payday.....but even if I have enough money to buy 8 to 10 more hamburgers for the hungry kids begging for food, I could not feed the world....not everyday will I have extra money to give out free burgers. How about you? What would you do to help the hungry people?

Relax at the beach....

It's so relaxing to be at the beach, inhaling cool and fresh air. Sometimes, I would even find myself with my eyes closed, feeling the wind on my face and listening to the waves while it kisses the white soft sand. I went to the mall last week. And here in Kuwait, you can see the gulf waters almost everywhere you go. And as I passed by the beach waiting for my ride, I thought of walking on the sand. I took off my shoes and walked with my barefeet on the sand. I buried my feet and folded my toes as I walk slowly. The texture of the sand relieved my tired feet. You too, should try it sometimes.

Sudden change of weather...

After I took my shower the other day, I was amazed how foggy it was when I looked outside. I can hardly see the building across from where I live. So I thought, it's a nice day to make fish soup. I ordered 2 medium-sized milkfish from our nearby convenience store and I'm so glad I still got a bunch of chinese cabbage in my fridge that I can add to my fish soup. While having lunch, I noticed that it got less foggy. When I went to the hallway to smoke a cigarette after lunch, I noticed that the floor is soooo dusty. So I realized that it was not fog but sandstorm. 

I can't think of anything right now.....so I decided to just post my acrylic canvas painting on board.

I dream a lot at night or even when I take a nap during the day. Sometimes, I would wake up tired and it feels like I needed more sleep. In my dreams, I've already been a soldier, a warriour, a teacher, a business icon, a famous artist, a superhero.  I also dreamed that I'm a little kid again holding my mom's hand. I can really feel the love and her touch. 

The most wonderful experience that I had is floating and flying. I feel so free and happy! That's why I painted this nude woman floating in her dreams. That's how I feel when I'm flying in my dreams. Nothing holds me back!