Don't Forget to be Awesome !

Sometimes we need that little reminder and slight push to be our awesome selves. We  need that tiny whisper of  encouragement that reminds us again just how fabulous we actually are solely because we are ourselves and no one in this crazy world is the same.

I had a moment like that this week. That moment where I read a beautiful quote { " Don't Forget to be Awesome " }and it reminded me that I need to delight in myself everyday because I am me. Me. That is something that I can be proud of and that no one can take away.

I definitely get wrapped up in my everyday hustle and bustle right along with the rest of the world and I forget. I forget to be content with what I have been given physically, mentally and emotionally. Today I'm thankful because i get the chance to be awesome: )

I hope each of you has a beautiful spring weekdays ahead !!!

Love,
 Steph♥

Sweet Tea.

It is HOT ! I'm home in Malaysia for the 27th of June holiday and man I am not used to this scorching weather. Well, in order to survive this sudden climate and location change, I decided to look up refreshing refreshments. During my search, I came across Sweet Tea and I thought I would give this recipe a go:

{ Sweet Tea }

ingredients:

1 ounce loose black tea

1 quart hot water

simple syrup

5 cups sugar

3 cups cold water

the" what to do "

Infuse loose tea into hot water for 4-5 minutes. Strain tea into room temp water. Sweeten with simple syrup if desired. For simple syrup, in a small non-reactive pot combine 5 cups of cp;d water. Slowly bring to a boil and add 6 sliced lemons and a few springs of fresh mint. Remove from heat. Allow to cool 10 minutes and strain.

                                                     
                                                                               Love,
                                                                              Steph♥ 

Adorable Pups.

I always love looking at pictures of cute animals. There is just something so adorable and cute about animals.

I have collected some pretty darn adorable puppy pictures to share with you !

Here we go ! : )

Love, 

Steph ♥

Happy Mother's Day ♥

 

" Happy Mother's Day Mommy ♥ "

I hope all of you lovelies have an extraordinary day celebrating your moms & other influential women in your lives. Enjoy the brunches, mimosas, presents, cards, kisses, pearls and anything else that celebrates Mom in your family.

{ above is a picture of my hot mama * the one on the right * }

Love,

Steph ♥

Time Alone.

It's not all the time that I want company, or listen to the noise of endless banter, or watch the chaotic human parade of other people's lives. It's vexing to the mind, is wearying to the heart, and tires the soul down.

Sometimes... I simply want to be alone. And not even pick up the phone.

On a typical day alone, I sleep a bit longer and get up and make myself a breakfast and watch my favorite news program. When i feel better, I spend more of that time sitting in a quiet coffee shop, writing or reading with just a hot chocolate and cakes for company.

Sometimes I simply want to be with my thoughts- thinking of the past and the things it has left me with- thinking of the present and how it's forming my tomorrows.

Sometimes I simply want to be seeing my flaws, mistakes, imperfections. Seeing how fragile and vulnerable I truly am. Looking at my limitations, my borders, my walls and yet understanding that I too have my own strengths, potential, and the power to dream. That everything there, good or bad, has shaped who
I am.

Spending time with my own thoughts and simply relaxing my mind, body and soul keeps me balanced. I believe the greatest gift we can give ourselves is some time to sit quietly and just be.

Sometimes I simply want to be here- with nothing- doing nothing- yet loving everything.

Love,

Steph♥

* When I am alone:

Love.

Love is a funny thing. You expect it to be easy. You expect it to be a world of roses and laughs and perfect moments that you find only in movies.


Love is so incredibly messy. People around you can't comprehend why you do the things you do, or why you fight so hard for something that seems to cause you so much pain, because simply, they can't see. They can't see the invisible ring of insanity that surrounds you when you're in love.


Love isn't him calming you down when you yell. It's him yelling, just as loud, just as hard, right back at you, right in your face to wake you up and to keep you grounded. It isn't him bringing you roses everyday or cute things that make your relationship appear more presentable.


It's after a long fight, that drains the life and bones right out of you both, and yet him showing up at your door the next morning anyway. It's not him saying all the right things or knowing exactly how to handle you. So no, it's not him caressing your hair and telling you that everything's going to be alright. It's him standing there, admitting he's just as scared as you are. You have to remember that with love, you're not the only one involved. You've unknowingly put your life, your heart into the palms of another person's hand and said " here. Do what you will. Mash it into mince meat. Or forget I ever handed it to you. As long as you have it."


It makes us crazy. It makes us invisible and it erases all the lines that we shouldn't cross. Because love isn't about fencing ourselves in; feeling safe, feeling sure about the future. It's about scaring the crap out of every nerve in our body, but pushing forward anyway. Because all the fighting and all the tears and all the uncertainty is worth it. And it's a lot better than being 100% happy without someone to show us that there is a world of difference between feeling " happy " and feeling whole.


Life is a challenge, and so is love. Things never come easy in life; if they do, memories are rare, suffering won't get you through the tough times, there's nothing to look back on. There's no mistakes that you learn from. In the end, it's all worth it.

Love,

Steph♥ 

我，想家了。

I miss home, whenever I fall sick....



Love,
  Steph♥