The Condo

Josh's dad had the fence fixed and Josh had Raphael's name and the little teddy bears fixed. :D It's Raphael's house since Ally sleeps on the bed with us but both of them use the condo anyway.

One Down, More to Go

The pain of settling in. We finally got a house the three of us agree to. Shane, Josh and me. Shane's a cousin of Josh's. We're officially moving to Gainesville in Florida. Like some people would, I'd slave myself to work in any places before I find a job in children's education field. Six of us will be residing in this beautiful neighbourhood, mostly occupied by graduate students of University of Florida. Ouh yes, six. That includes us humans, two dogs and a cat. Our home will be glorified by the presence of Rachele, Shane's girlfriend, for sure! Ouh fun!

And yes. Life is beautiful and a heartache.


Yes, I did some retouch on the signs if the photo seems weird to you.

Blu Sushi

Josh, Brittany and I went to this sushi restaurant. I was all eager and speaking japanese to the chefs thinking they know a little of the language since they work there, but no.... They do not even have a slight idea what I said. 0_0 Not even keen to learn a little. The concept of the restaurant interior is rather way contemporary for a sushi restaurant. I'd say the style would be perfect for a fancy vogue bar. I could see the similarity in the interior style in the restaurant to the new clubs in Singapore. I enjoyed the perfect interior and food they offer. Pretty high-class look for a small town.

Overall experience, I'd say 2 out of 5. Restaurant theme is not in tune with the great food experience. The great food served in a plate of two is overpriced. You got to be kidding me you're charging like about seven dollars for those.

Anyway, I'm looking forward for a japanese restaurant that reminds me solely of Japan, my previous home.

This Summer's Featured: The Artist, Jim Foutch

I feel so honored to have my photograph drawn and pastel-colored by Mr Foutch, a rather nurturing artist, who devotes himself in teaching art at Labelle High School. I finally met him on Brittany's school's Open House yesterday. Now if you walk into his art class, you'll see my picture on one of the walls right beside the joker and a fairy kid. Thank you so much, Mr Foutch! I'm glad you see something great in my photography works. I deeply appreciate you giving me the original paste-colored drawing of me. It's going on my wall in a frame soon! Thank you! Thank you!

Right now, Brittany is working on another photo I took of myself. It's pretty exciting wondering how it's going to turn out!






Original:

beholder's eyes by ~sinnery on deviantART

Four Days after Fay Day

Fay is the name of a hurricane that just went across Southwest of Florida last Tuesday. She was pretty strong and went madness. But there's always beauty behind her rage.


She gave us something beautiful to see outside our bedroom.

Vic's New Groove!

Have you ride a ranger? We did. It was pretty cool when you're all dressed up and people see you walking out of the ranger. I'm so out of place. :P

Black Jack ||

Hello future 2-years companion!!! I can't wait to see you, hold you and tickle you!!!!!

Smiths on the move in life

Josh is finally coming home. Finally, life seems to come together with him and all the other little things we're trying to do to get settled and start living. Just living feels sufficient now. A home with mister, the pup and the kitty. This is the family I live for.

Ouh Women..

Men are sick to think that this is a turn on.




I hope someday, more women will realize that it's useless to go against our own gender. We're all on the same team if you've never notice that. The world will never be perfect but it'll make a difference to show a little more respect to other women. We're the victims of pathetic emotions and some of the emotionally-retarded men.

It scarred me too much seeing most pathetic women cat fights over men, who is prettier than who and then who's more bitchier than who. In the eyes of men, we're all bitches. -_-

(Kamu mau lady-like? Otaklu lah kamu. Dream on if you're that mean of a person with busuk hati.)

Taken from Yalena's blog:

We Were Born Guilty

I was born guilty,
guilty of being a woman,
guilty to the eyes of men,
guilty to the eyes of other women.

I was born a woman,
to love with all my heart,
to give more than what i can,
to care for everyone,
to give life.

I am guilty to the eyes of men,
for being what they can't have,
for being inferior to their eyes,
for being able to expect more of myself,
for being more than what we used to be.

I am guilty to other women,
for their son to love me,
for their husband to look at me,
for not being what they want me to be,
for being another woman.

We were born guilty,
because men made us this way,
because men digraced us from the beginning,
because men know we are capable of more,
because men can not accept competition,
because men created society and,
society made us guilty,
guilty of being born a woman.

What? What am I doing here in the States?

I'm babysitting. Haha! Dream job in the States ay.

I'll be applying for job as substitute teacher, will go through night class training and observing a class.

1 How do I get this job? My in-law is a teacher. And her co-workers recommended that I should be part of this.

2 Why do I want to do this? My dream is to be a college faculty.

3 What about photography? I'm finishing my last bit of my course still and attain my degree. No harm no fowl in doing something I love.

4 So what's my career path like? A college faculty who teaches photography on the side and displays her work in exhibitions. I still love to interact and do work to dedicate them to people who enjoys my photography and expand my passion. There sure are more than the lens can see.

5 So... Am I just babysitting? No. I'm forced to take driver's license because this country lacks of public transports that Singapore and Japan have. Also, I'm forced to wait for my green card and social security.

6 How do you get to stay there? Err... Apply lor. And wait and spend all you earn for this. And I'll have a wedding in a few years to come. I'll raise my kids here too. Maybe I have to raise Shaz here too.

Big dreams ey? It won't be if I keep dreaming and not work on it.

Thoughts on Blogs

I have read a few of my very very gorgeous friends' blogs this morning and I got pretty upset seeing all the envious remarks on their shout-out. It's a pity how these girls have to put up with those. There are arguments over the fans and the haters about simple things. Like.. "Ouh she's a poser," and "Let her be." If I were to react very impulsively, I'd probably start with the backward society in Singapore and probably anywhere else in the world but more to Singapore because I grew up there. Ridiculous little things like location or status of a person could affect or make someone so envious of another. I'm sure a lot of us were brought up as Christians, Buddhist, Muslims, etc. I'm sure we all know one of the commandments: Don't envy. I can speak more for Christianity and Muslims because I went to Mosque and still going to the church for more religion and culture researches on my pastime.

Well there is a reason why being envious is so bad. It poisons your heart! Somehow, human hearts get poisoned by a lot other things but why envy? Why bother? Don't anyone ever think anything good about you? Not even a single thing about you? Well if there's nothing good about you, dude, you have a serious problem. You don't have to pray like a horse to purify your heart but look into yourself and find your strength. Instead if pin-pointing others problem and rudely insult them, use it as a good example to avoid or amend your ways.

So what if you think someone's so pretty and you're all disgusted because of the flesh they're showing? Note that to yourself. If you're really envying how beautiful she is, then start working out! There are a lot of beauty tips online. Research and get yourself all shaped up. If you're really unhappy about pretty girls being all pretty and confident, then work on your self-esteem.

If these pretty and confident girls are really bothering you, then hey, you can channel your focus to something that you're good at. Embrace yourself. Beauty IS within. Whatever beauty there is IN you portrays you on the outside.

Girls, save yourself. Get!

I recommend all girls to watch this movie. No matter what, be who you are. We're all beautiful creation.. This is the start of the movie. I love her confidence! Plus her great voice!

Smith's Little Rawkstar

Brittany M. Smith. How old is she? Too young to date you. ;P


Sister 2 by ~victoriasmith on deviantART

Family Reunion

August 3rd, 2008, at Venus, Florida.




For more photos taken by me for this event, log on here to view them. Enjoy!

Little Girl in Pink

My favourite photo so far. I'm very sure that I can relate to this photo because of my childhood. There's always a lullaby ringing in my ear when I stare into this photo.


Little Girl in Pink by ~victoriasmith on deviantART

Home

That one gloomy day I fell in love so hard it shoots excitement up my body.. That powerful feeling. I want to remember this.


One Lovely Gloomy Day by ~victoriasmith on deviantART

Sister

Brittany M. Smith
And if you're a guy above 18, steer clear. By orders of Mrs. Smith.


Sister by ~victoriasmith on deviantART

I'm Back!

Hey you guys! I hope everyone had a good weekend. I've been in Florida for two week now and got my computer few days ago. My eyesight unfortunately has gone very bad assuringly after my flight from Japan to Tampa, Florida. I took a lot of photos here in Florida but I'll put them up after I get my glasses and really see details on the photos. Yes, I did wear glasses back in high school but it wasn't that bad and it was pretty easy to assume and know what things were around me. You know when you're seeing the same things or words again and again, you pretty much can make something out of it. Ok. Crap sight. I really enjoy sleeping a lot more than looking around me. This gives me a headache.


Later, peeps!