Art Appreciation 101

Me, Jonna, and Shara



It was Shara's idea to interpret jewelry designs found on Pinterest in an attempt to break the monotony of everyday work.This exercise provides comic relief as well. From eccentric rings and comic facial expressions to house architecture, we have now moved on to interpret abstract paintings. It's interesting since Jonna attended painting classes and she was able to educate us on how to make out patterns/meanings in abstract works of art. Our interpretations have improved; we now know that we need to step back and squint, if necessary, to look at the bigger picture, instead of focusing on the nitty-gritty details which, sometimes, hinder authentic understanding. You need to step back and look at the bigger picture. True in art, true in life. Sometimes, all you need is a change of perspective.

Happy Monday everyone! :)

Of Tattoos and Super Mario Brothers

From a long day at the office, I found myself, finally, on my way home. I was lucky to find a seat  inside the crowded LRT train. I was seated next to a skinhead guy with several tattoos stamped on his body. I find tattoos intriguing and even considered getting inked once (when I was younger) so I discreetly studied the tattoos of this person seated next to me.

He had one abstract tattoo on his left arm. I think those were flames in red and blue. Aside from the tattoo, his left arm was adorned by several baller IDs and chunky bracelets. Nothing special about the arm tattoo; just the usual designs you can find in henna tattoo "lookbooks".

But, the standout tattoo can be found on his neck. I committed that tattoo to memory because it was interesting, like a recollection of my own childhood. Again, this tattoo was etched in blue and red ink. The drawing below is my recollection of the said tattoo.

This is my recollection of the tattoo. Yes, there were (red) waves even.  

I restrained myself from humming the Mario brothers theme while looking at his neck.

Hachi's gone M.I.A.; I'm going berserk

I woke up on Sunday morning to find Hachi gone. I wasn't really worried because she usually goes out and then returns before lunchtime. What's unsettling is that she didn't return before lunch nor after lunch. She hasn't returned as of this morning. I'm worried sick. Has she stopped adopting me? :(