More musings about the rain

March 20, 2013 in Everyday | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments closed

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It’s raining again today, the first sign of Spring. Today I’m visiting one of the bustling neighborhoods of the city. I’m sitting at a small café among the quiet students, budding artists, & chatty businessmen heartily discussing work over a cup of coffee & a well-worn laptop.

It’s drizzling outside, not quite a shower or a mist, but just enough to make use of my orange umbrella. I am nestled cozily in the warmth of the small café, just casually gazing out of the lead (or whatever metal) framed window. It brings such joy to be enveloped in the comfort of a warm, dry bubble…all while the world outside of this bubble soaks up the dampness falling from the sky. “Ahhh, this is the good life,” I note to myself. This IS the good life indeed, with my toasted chocolate croissant & hot cup of French Roast coffee (add sugar & half-&-half).

Amongst all that is happening around outside, it is very relaxing & therapeutic to take a well-deserved break every now & again just to recharge one’s soul. Just take a breather. How long? Five minutes? Ten minutes? One hour? Who cares! As long as you’re having fun while doing it. Just a bit of a caution: Contents may be delicious while served in a To-Go cup. Cheers!

Oh!!! Today’s song of the day:
“More Today Than Yesterday”
Artist: Charles Earland
Album: The Almighty Burner

Pitter patter, pitter patter

March 6, 2013 in Everyday | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

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There’s nothing more soothing, to me, than the pitter-patter sound of rain as it falls aimlessly from the sky.  I enjoy listening to the sound of rain when I’m going to bed.  It calms me down & lulls me into a blissful slumber.  It’s especially fun to listen to & watch the rain through the window while you are all warm & cozy inside.  (Woo-hoo!)

I can just picture the scene now: Sitting by the crackling fireplace, dressed in a cozy sweater, wrapped up in a soft blanket, all while sipping a warm beverage, as you peer out the window & notice the rain has grown heavier.  Today is not the day to make the journey outdoors, but to spend the hours in the confines of a warm interior, wide-eyed & with a child-like curiosity, wistfully observing the rain.

I like the rain (especially when I am warm & dry).  I do wonder if you like the rain too.  Cheers!

Daily Desktops

March 1, 2013 in Everyday | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Comments closed

Today I bring you a peek at my current desktop backgrounds. These are my current flavors of the moment.  I like to change things up when the mood strikes…Happy Friday (& weekend)!

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my iPad home screen background

*I like this pattern.  It’s very geometrical & colorful without being too overwhelming.  One thing I don’t like is when you’ve got a busy background wallpaper, where you can’t see icons or read text properly.

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my iPad lock screen background

*I love this very minimalistic artwork of the Tokyo Sky Tree in Japan.  I especially love the perspective of the tower as seen from high above the clouds.  I also liked the way the color scheme complimented my “home” screen.

my laptop screen background

my laptop screen background

*Lemonade is one of my all-time favorite beverages.  The more tart, the better!  I like this subtle picture of a tall glass of lemonade.  It definitely reminds me of a hot, sunny summer.

my iPhone home screen

my iPhone home screen background

*I haven’t changed my cell phone “home screen” background picture for so long.  It’s been this cream hued Rilakkuma wallpaper for several months. My “lock screen” background is a picture of my 5 year-old nephew & 3 year-old niece.

My wallpaper backgrounds are courtesy of:
1. 每日壁纸杂志 HD App (Daily Wallpaper Magazine HD) for iPad.  This App is written in a mix of Chinese & English.
2. Wallbase.cc
3. iWallpapers HD App for iPhone

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