Nickerbacher, The Funniest Dragon had all the elements of a fairytale: a tower, a princess, a prince, and a dragon. The main character, however, was the dragon. Not just any dragon, but, a funny one. Who ever heard of a funny dragon, right? That's what Nickerbacher's father thought. Dragons were supposed to do their duty. For a moment, I was transported into my younger self, struggling with the need to make my own choices versus the expectations of my parents. But, then, I returned to my … [Read more...]
Guest Post: How To Creatively Manage The Household Budget, Cymplified!
This guest post on How To Creatively Manage The Household Budget is brought to you by Hilary Smith. Every mother has heard these dreaded words, “I'm bored” from their kids during summer vacation and “stick to the budget” almost every day from either her spouse or herself. The first one is easy enough to solve with a new toy or a treat for a restless child, but that can make the second scenario even more agonizing. Balancing a budget often means going without those little extra treats, like … [Read more...]
How Life Is Like A Watercolor, Cymplified!
Life is like a watercolor. The process of painting a watercolor is like living. How? Gather our materials. Pencil, eraser, paper, paintbrushes, glass or jar of water, palette, watercolor paint, scratch paper and tissue paper. In life: We are equipped with these "materials" to make the kind of "watercolor painting" or life we want. Sketch our picture. Maybe even recreate our inspirational source such as a photo of a sunset. Use our pencils to draw with the end result in mind. In life: Here, we … [Read more...]
Plans Unplanned, Cymplified!
Prior to leaving for Singapore last April, I planned a few things I will do to feed my creative craving. Inspired by the artist @abbeysy's travel journal filled with lettering and doodles, I plotted an insertion of these activities into our tour itinerary BEFORE the cruise, so I could leisurely paint on the deck: Visit Art Friend in Bras Basah Complex. Buy Art Spiral watercolor sketchbook, as seen from an Instagram account I'm following, @bananabellieboo. Buy a watercolor pan with … [Read more...]
Life Is …… by Judah Smith, Cymplified!
Have you ever asked the question "What is life?" I think that most people, at some point in their lives, have wondered about the reason for their existence. I know I have. Many times. People dabble in different hobbies, even religions, to find out what they should be doing for the rest of their lives or where they should belong. Have you? "Why am I here?" "Why did you make me, God?" "What is the point of all these?" "What is the meaning of life?" I imagine entering a quaint coffee … [Read more...]
Resurrect with Jesus on Easter, Cymplified!
Easter is like a new year for believers and followers of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here! It's a day to die to self and live for God. It's a day to write or rewrite goals and resolutions in serving the Lord. It's a day to be reminded of the new life that God purchased for me through Jesus. It's a day to be grateful for that new life, a new chance. I know I'm more than a … [Read more...]
Arriving At Singapore, Cymplified!
If you are following me on Instagram, you might have guessed where I went last Holy Week. We took Singapore Airlines, one of the world's top airlines according to www.worldairlineawards.com. The flight was smooth and uneventful.The footrest was one of the best features of the plane, hehe! I love the very recent selection of on-board movies. Ella took advantage of the Disney TV shows for children. Don't know why, but I chose the movie Love, Rosie. Have you seen it? For me, it's a … [Read more...]
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