a weekend of randomness || my life

Ah it's already Monday. It's already April 16th. I still can't believe about a month and a week ago I was leaving Seoul, saying goodbyes, crying on the plane and arriving to my family and friends here in Waterloo. Time is going by too fast and I wish I could slow it down. Every weekend has been pretty eventful making the months go by a lot quicker than I want them to. 

This past weekend was full of a lot of random things. Saturday I went to a craft show (Stitch 'n' Kitsch) here in Waterloo. There were all kinds of craft-makers  and artists there and it was pretty inspiring. I ended up buying a few cards and felt hearts. Not sure what I'm going to with them but I'm sure I'll find a use for them. I just really liked the mint colour. 

After that a few friends came over and we cooked dinner together. I'm a terrible cook but am always willing to learn. I didn't know what it meant to cut bias vegetables but learned this past weekend. Why say bias when you can just say diagonal? Then we went to a coffee house at a church to meet other young adults in the K-W area. After that I went home, decided to do my nails and discovered that I could watch Coachella live on youtube! I was ecstatic while watching Andrew Bird sing and play his violin. I didn't pay a dime and could see his face and the instruments up close. I know watching something on youtube doesn't come close to actually being there, but I was pretty satisfied with watching Coachella on youtube. 

Sunday was strangely a beautiful day. It was rainy in the morning but really warm. One of our associate pastors from our church was graduating with a MTS so we went to the ceremony. Two of my other friends were in the same class, so I was lucky to see 3 of my friends graduate together. The adventures didn't end with the graduation. Michelle, Jared and I decided to make a spontaneous visit to our friend in Stratford. We walked around the small town, chatted and ate good food. 

I love how a lot of what I did this past weekend wasn't planned ahead of time. I love spur of the moment hangouts and visits.  

the most comfortable outfit || i wear

//sweater - random boutique in Seoul//

//jeans - Mavi Jeans//

//black suede desert boots - Toms//

I really don't like standing in front of the camera since I'd rather be behind the camera so that's why I look really awkward. 

This is one of my favorite sweaters that I bought in Korea. It's so random and different. I love that the sleeves are two different colours. It's comfy as well.  I like to own pieces knowing that I won't run into someone who'll wear the same thing that I am. I have yet to see this on someone else! 

I've had these jeans since October 2009. Amazingly they've lasted for more than 2 years. Although there is a small tear in them, they're still wearable. I knew that spending a lot on them was worth it. I refuse to pay for cheap jeans anymore because I'd rather have a good pair that I can wear for more than 2 years instead of buying a new jeans every few months. 

The shoes... oh my. I feel like I'm walking on clouds when I wear them. I have abnormally small feet so it was a miracle that Toms' size 5 fit me! So comfortable and they go with almost any outfit. I think they'll be my go-to shoes. 

I guess this is all my favorite pieces put together. I think that's the most important when it comes to fashion. Wear what you makes you feel the most comfortable!

the models || snapshots

My cousin Helen came to visit from Chicago this past weekend. We decided to do a random photoshoot at the park since it was a really nice day out. I normally don't like doing portrait and posed shots, but this was a lot of fun. I think when it comes to photography I feel the most comfortable when I'm shooting people I know very well. I need to step out of my comfort zone and learn to work with people I don't know. I have a laundry list of fears when it comes to photography. As different opportunities open up for me I'm slowly starting to get over my fears. Even starting this website and sharing what I capture is a step. 

What are some of your fears when it comes to doing what you love? I love photography but I get so afraid so I tend to lose my motivation to take pictures. How do you get past these fears? 

Playing Catch Up || Project 366

Even though I'm not working I somehow ended up being really busy last week, so I have to play catch up with my 366 project. Here are a few pictures from my first week back in Canada. Most are taken with my phone as it was a bit more convenient. I'm finally back to my using my Nikon with the lovely 35mm!

{65/366 - reunited}

Clara, Albert and I. We've been best friends since I was 10 years old. He drove from Ohio to surprise me. It was a pretty awesome start to my life back in Canada.

{66/366 - kimchi}

On my second day back my family and I went to Toronto. We had to stop by the Korean grocery store. Even though I wasn't in Korea it looks like I never left. Kimchi festival!

{67/366 - driving}

I can drive again!

{68/366 - perogies}

Perogies are so so so so good. I didn't have them ONCE in Korea and it's because nobody knows what they are. Only if you're Canadian, Mennonite, or European will you know what these are. Just looking at this picture makes me hungry. 

{69/366 - rusty pole}

my phone wouldn't focus, but I really liked the green and red on this rusty pole

{70/366 - outside chats}

i was catching up with a friend Friday morning through video chat. it was too nice to do it inside so i sat on my steps and chatted. the weather is unusually warm. the normal temperature is 5 degrees Celsius but it's 25 these days!

{71/366 - goodbye winter}

march 19th is the last day of winter. as i walked to my parent's house i noticed that the trees were starting to bud already. whenever i see this i get really excited. if the trees are ready to grow and turn into something beautiful i know i can't just sit around and be lazy. 

{72/366 - Waterloo, Ontario, Canada}

there's the Waterloo flag, the Canadian flag and the Ontarian flag.