My entire news feed was flooded with news about Singapore’s finance minister, Mr Heng Swee Keat’s sudden stroke and like many Singaporeans, I was floored. Slightly worried too, even though I am overseas. As a […]
Springtime in Millennium Park and Grant Park, Chicago
Springtime is an amazing time to be in Chicago, with cool comfortable temperatures, blooming vibrant flowers and lush greenery all around. Lucky me stays near Millennium Park and Grant Park and I have taken to […]
Drawing and Painting the Nude Figure
Today I joined an ongoing “Drawing and Painting the Nude Figure” class, after the original class I wanted got cancelled due to low enrollment. Actually, I felt slightly intimidated when I stepped in because all […]
The Realities of A Non-White Expat Life
“I wasn’t asking you.” The customs officer’s blunt phrasing and cool expression directed at me after I helpfully provided extra information about my husband’s reason for coming to Chicago immediately woke me up from my […]
Quick Practice Sketches With Conte Crayon
As this Saturday will be my final figure drawing lesson and we are expected to finish one drawing during the 3-hour class, I really hope that I can complete a piece that won’t make me […]
Spring in Chicago
I still remember Chicago being snowy and wintry one month ago, but spring has silently crept on us. I spotted many flowers in full bloom when I went out recently. I don’t know why but […]
Figure Drawing Class in Lillstreet Art Center
So far, I’ve had four figure-drawing lessons in Lillstreet and I enjoyed every single moment of it though I only signed up for this class cos the original class I wanted was cancelled. I like […]
Observations of American Traits From A Foreigner’s Perspective
I haven’t been in Chicago long enough to befriend many Americans, and I am obviously not an expert on American behavior either (duh), but I have spotted a few common traits that seem to hold […]
Weather Differences: From Singapore to Chicago
One very obvious difference between Chicago and Singapore would be the huge disparity in the weather. In Singapore, the weather seldom comes up in conversations and we don’t have weather newscasters because what’s there to […]
Reasons Why Anyone Will Fall In Love With San Diego
It’s been nearly one month since I came back from my San Diego trip but I am still having post-vacation blues. To say the truth, I didn’t harbour high hopes for San Diego before I […]
Chasing Carefree 