My Right Brain

Incase Backpack

2013-04-02T08:50:00-07:00

When I travel these days, you might think I work for Apple. I have a MacBook, iPad, HML's iPad, an iPhone (and that's not including whatever else KL is schlepping). I realized we were living in an Apple bubble about a year ago when we walked by an Apple store, and HML saw the logo and screamed CHARGING.

Hmmmm, ok - that's funny but kinda weird, and totally our life...get used to it kid!

Anyway, I bring this all up because when I travel I usually just stuff everything in a bag or backpack and hope nothing gets smashed, cracked, or breaks. The bag ends up weighing 50 pounds and I am usually also running after HML, so it's often an unpleasant experience.

I am starting to think that it would be wise to invest in an actual computer backpack that is made to fit all of the gear so that there is more protection and the weight is better distributed. Based on looks alone, I would totally get this (gorg, vintage, heaven) but this seems most practical.

UPDATE: this is actually on sale - DONE & DONE :)

Reeo Zerko

2013-03-27T08:20:00-07:00

Almost like reading someone else's diary, a good, juicy, sketchbook will keep me captivated for hours. Doodlers Anonymous always showcases amazing talent, but when I stumbled upon Reeo's work, I could not turn away - literally still looking.

Currently living in London, Reeo Zerkos is an illustrator and media designer from Hangzhou City in China, who has graciously opened the door to his extraordinary talents via his sketchbooks. And, for an extra hit of goodness, but sure to check out The Magic in a Book (Reeo video style).

Via Doodlers Anonymous

Better Late Than Never

2013-03-25T08:00:00-07:00

For a long while, I blogged 6-7 times a week, it was my new favorite creative outlet, my readership was growing quickly, and I really enjoyed it. Even back then, a part of me wished I could do more - but having a full time job, an occasional jewelry business, a family, sweet friends (you know how it goes) life sometimes just gets in the way.

6-7 times a week turned into 4-5, which quickly turned into 2-3, then 1, and then 0...for like, months.

I felt guilty and sad, like this thing that I had been building I had turned my back on - I felt dumped even though I was the one who initiated the break up.

Time passed, and it became easier for me to GET OVER MYSELF and when I finally did, I discovered something unanticipated: Acceptance.

I put a lot of pressure on myself in almost everything I do, because I enjoy feeling satisfied by working hard and setting goals. But somewhere along my path, the lines crossed.

I was so busy exploring or sharing experiences I wanted to do, I didn't actually make time to do any of it. And what I did make time for, I couldn't appreciate because I was so concerned about the next thing.

It's so easy to see now (and it isn't rocket science) but I can't be everywhere at once, do everything I want to do, for everyone in my life - all in the same moment. My expectations needed a reality check, so I stopped, regrouped, and prioritized. It was hard in the beginning, but ultimately I started really enjoying my choices, because quite simply, I made less of them.

Quality over quantity, a lesson I learned from blogging less, and how I actually don't feel bad about it :).

Lonny Magazine - March 2013

2013-03-15T10:56:00-07:00

I am fully aware that posts are slow going, but I have a bunch of stuff ready to roll out soon and we have been busy celebrating a TWO years old birthday (more on that later) - YAY.

Meanwhile, be sure to check out the new March issue of Lonny Magazine (more here if you are not familiar :). Thanks again for the support as I finish up a few very time consuming projects.

One year in Hong Kong

2013-02-11T08:45:00-08:00

Time-lapse done right, One Year in Hong Kong by Briyen.

Via Jay Mug