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 […]
Cultural Differences: From Singapore to Chicago
Both Singapore and Chicago are cosmopolitan cities that are melting pots of different cultures, but this is probably where the similarity end. There are a few really stark cultural differences that I still have difficulty […]
Exploring Argyle in Chicago
After 6 months in Chicago, the conclusion I came to is that I simply could not get used to an American diet. I need either Chinese or Southeast Asian food, with the saltiness, spiciness, soupiness […]
Chasing Carefree 