I would love to do watercolor painting. I've stocked up on a few paints but I've always had second thoughts about it. Somehow, it is very difficult to control.

Just sharing a few strokes that I did. It's a start. I'm liking it though. The more I'm making, the more I'm liking it. These were done about two to three weeks back. Paper is from Monologue journal for mix media.

Few initial strokes. just getting the hang of it.

Bouquet of Roses with some tiny blue flowers

Trying to do some clouds, sea and sand.

M's Painting

He saw me doing some watercolor painting and joined in. I decided to let him drew in my journal so that I can treasure it for a long time. 

Children with Autism And Not Autistic Children

It is easy to say that you know about autism and that you are now aware of autism, but to brand them as "Autistic Children" is nevertheless unforgivable and ignorant. Autism has continued to mystify people but that doesn't mean that doctors and other health workers are doing nothing. More is done today than ever. With the increasing number of cases identified, it would mean that Autism Spectrum Disorder has been studied more.

It pains me to read people branding them as "autistic person" or "retarded person". Even journalist use the term. It goes to show you have not read well enough to talk about the subject matter. 

The Beauty of Travelling

Yes I know what's going through your mind. You're probably thinking about the packing, the expenses, the need to wake up early to go sightseeing. Well yes you have to do all that of course. That's a given fact. How else would you change your clothes. Well you could buy new stuff if you like and just leave everything at home, but again, that would be more expensive.

What I would be telling you is the beauty of it. Strip off the expenses, the work done before the actual travel, the planning.... we'll deal more on why you have to travel. Yes you can read all the books in the world about places and culture. You can scan them on the web. There's probably some pictures on the net. But let me tell you... to actually be in the place, to actually feel the moment, to actually have your senses working because you are there, it's a whole different experience. To be able to talk to the locals, to be able to try their local food, to be told what not to do, ahhhh... that's more than what money can buy.

Yes there's the occasional problems at the airport, the need to bring extra clothes in your carry-on luggage, but when you get to your destination, you will be building memories of your own. And no amount of photos can take what's been printed on your mind. Photos are there to capture moments. But the personal growth, mind, body and soul, it's a growth that only the experience can teach you.

Allow yourself the chance to taste, see and feel other places. Allow yourself the chance to grow. Allow yourself to talk to other people from different race and culture. After all, we are all humans. We all have the need to connect and interact. Give into that need and I can assure you, growth unlike any other. 

Visconti

Let me present to you my latest addition, the Visconti Rembrant. I forgot the name of the shop in Italy (oh please forgive me), but the lady was so helpful. She allowed me to dip the pen, and other pens I tried, in ink. When you're buying pens like this, you have to try writing with them. You have to find that smooth glide so that you won't have any difficutly in writing. And it should not be heavy on your hand, otherwise, you'll get tired and would not want to use the pen at all.

Well what can I say more, I think the beauty of the pen speakes for itself.