January 08, 2012

a very happy 2012

hello, it's been awhile! here are a few snaps from my recent trip to singapore. these images sum up many of my visits there, however, this trip was a little different as we spent a lot of time at the hospital with my grandmother who is not so well. it was a little bit stressful, but we were very grateful to have this time to spend with her.

in the week we have been back at home i've been trying to look after myself. i was mentally and physically burnt out so have been taking lots of bike rides, dips in the sea, having friends over for lunch and dinner, visiting my favourite op-shops, re-potting plants and spending time away from the computer. i've also been thinking about my work (probably a little too much) and where i want to take it this year. i have a desire to grow and expand my label but i also want to make each step a conscious one that will interest and nourish me. i haven't figured out exactly what primoeza will look like this year, but i feel like it will be a good one.

wishing a very happy 2012 to you all.

in the apartment

terminal 3

chicken rice fix

one of many taxi rides

no slacking around here

haji lane

pedicure - a singapore only treat.

11 comments:

Belinda [simple things] said...

Happy new year Elizabeth! Sounds like a lovely start to the year (except for the too much thinking about work part). I've been speaking with a lot of Melbourne makers for SO:ME Space lately and am getting a bit more of an insight into the world of a full time designer/maker. All of them mentioned how hard it is to find that balace between the 'business' side and the creative/nourishing side. So it seems you are not alone.

I'm sorry to hear that your grandmother isn't well. I am sure it was nice to be in her company, nevertheless. Since my grandfather got sick a few years ago I really, really appreciated our time together. And I know he did too.

natasha said...

ahhhh - beautiful singapore images. i miss it so much!

Ashima said...

you have good instincts, you will be okay. looking forward to seeing it unfold.

at swim-two-birds said...

I wish you all the best for the coming year and hope you will find that balance.

Nancy Baric *negfilm said...

i am thinking of your grandmother. i wish the best and trust your instincts!
happy new year!
xxn

Lucent Imagery said...

So sorry to hear of your grandmother. I do hope she will get better soon. We too have had sickness in my family and while it was upsetting, I am pleased that the break allowed for even more quality times together. It sounds like you are doing some great self-nurturing since coming home. I am excited to see more of your photos. It reminds me I must get onto my Singapore photos from last year. Happy new year to you!

Eve Cege said...

Hapy new year,beautiful travel and nice pictures.

Regards

Nicomi "Nix" Turner said...

May this new year be full of creativity and all great things.

The very best!

MANDY said...

So sorry to hear about your Grandmother, so glad you got to have time with her ...
take good care of yourself and all the rest will fall into place, I think this will be a great 2012 XXX

nicole said...

I'm sorry to hear about your Grandmother. It's good that you had a chance to spend time with her.

Many blessings for 2012. I'm looking forward to seeing where you take the wonderful Primoeza next.

Gabbi said...

Happy New Year Elizabeth! Looks like an amazing trip. I need one of those No Slacking stickers for my desk as a reminder to self...