Dreams of China
A couple of nights ago I had the strangest dream related to China. I performed an elaborate traditional Chinese dance complete with costume. It was amazing if I do say so myself, and I do say so.
Suspended animation
I took these photographs while roaming around Hongdae one afternoon. There’s an atelier just below that creates mobiles (or in this case, hanging sculptures) and other works of art, furniture, etc. Just when I thought I couldn’t take another step in this, at times, overcrowded and overly trendy (I was grumpy that day) neighborhood, something or someone catches my eye and I take notice, smiling the entire time.
These shoes were made for walking…
Photo by Debi Treloar
back to Seoul and that’s just what they’ll do! Stay tuned…
Moving to Europe!
Dear Visitors,
I do apologize for not posting here lately. I am preparing to move to Paris, France very soon and I’ve been selected for a great tv project, so my friends I must prepare for the move and basically prepare for a new life. I’m beyond excited!
I no longer live in Seoul, South Korea (amazing place!) but would love for you to join me over at This Time Now as I blog about design, food, Paris and other topics I hope you find interesting.
Thank you for visiting this blog, for taking time out of your busy lives to write great comments. Most of all, I want to say a huge thanks to the city of Seoul and all of the wonderful people I had the pleasure of meeting. The people of Seoul are some of the kindest people I’ve ever met and I learned so much. It was truly a blessing that I was granted the opportunity to experience such a rich culture.
Thank you and good night.
Sincerely,
Felicia S.
now at: This Time Now
President Obama! In the name of love!
Just click anywhere on these words and you will be directed to President Obama’s acceptance speech complete with video and transcript.
May God continue to bless and watch over our President Obama and his wonderful family and our nation. May everyone in the world strive to better people, more compassionate, more willing and apt to be a help to our fellow man and woman and less of a hindrance.
I am so proud to be an American, to be alive to witness this change in American history. This new era of change not only affects America, my homeland but the homeland of everyone around the world.
Wishing you all the best!
Felicia, This Time Now!
Happy New Year from Paris!
Yes, darlings!
I’m going to Paris tomorrow to celebrate love and life!
I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year and may it bring you great health, happiness and prosperity! Thank you for making this a great year for me!
Bisous! Bisous!
If you haven’t seen 2 days in Paris, please do. It’s hilarious and shows a grittier but no less wonderful side of Paris. Here’s a one of my favorite scenes of this movie. Enjoy!
Metro Lines
As you may or may not know, I ‘m in Virginia visiting family and friends. I’ve been loving walking and living in one of my favorite neighborhoods, walking down wide tree-lined streets, passing neighbors and strangers wishing them a beautiful day or just saying hello. As I walk down the street I am so grateful to have the ability to walk and on top of that in gorgeous Virginia!
I always share the beauty of my native Virginia with anyone who wants to hear, but there’s one thing that we don’t have here in Richmond…a metro, a subway system!
How cool would it be if we had as many lines as the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation? Uh, pretty cool! I could cross the James River (in Seoul it’s the Han River) with ease, in no time flat, I could have dinner with my suburban friends without the hassle of driving down 95. I’ll be back on the metro in a month or two, remembering this post as some pushy older lady steals my seat. I’ll take a deep breath, show her my Southern manners and graciously stand and smile. I’ll be old one day too.
Respect your elders.
Korean shoe game
Shoes by Choi Jung In
Shoes from Papergarden, designer unknown
Koreans have a mean shoe game.
I have never in my life seen so many women, no matter the age, weight, socio-economic situation where so many different and high-as-the-sky heels before in my life. Along with the normal sounds of any metropolitan city on earth you will hear the distinctive clacking of heels from all directions, anytime of the day or night. It’s a reassuring sound in my mind now. Any woman will tell you that as you’re walking home from work or some chic lounge bar, the sound of click-clacking heels is more comforting than the voices of cat-calling drunk men.
Korean men are just as serious about their attire as the women. Especially young, hip Koreans. I wouldn’t be surprised to find out that they confer before hitting the latest cafes, bars, etc. The best of them look like they’re ready for a close up for Korean Vogue and the worst of them need to consult Vogue magazine. That said, to each his own. Rock your shoe game anyway you like!
Here, in Seoul or perhaps in most Asian countries appearance is extremely important. Not to say that it isn’t in the western world but
Ether Cafe
While no space can top my favorite cafe in Hongdae, it’s this one that I’m beginning to love more and more. This cafe I’ve never heard horrible music in, this cafe’s hostess has the mostess’ and this cafe has good bones.
Where: in Hongdae, but of course
When: The earlier the better, that way you can relax and study the art all around you.
This Time Now is Born!
Come one, come all to see my new baby This Time Now.
I am so fascinated by design now, I want to record it, understand it, respect it, but most of all share my journey into design with you and others. Please feel free to come over and see the my baby, she loves people just like her mother.
This is a new chapter in my life but know this, this blog will remain. I’m so blessed to have spent an incredible year in Seoul and guess what, I may be moving back to Asia. I have to grow and become a better photographer, a better person and travel keeps me on my toes and really, it’s what I love to do.
So many things are happening at this very moment. You’re going to be part of some interesting developments in my life both professionally and personally. I’m so excited!
Thank you for staying with me here and now I’ve added a new member to my family.
Stop by and say hello to This Time Now!
