You know what I spent doing this weekend? Sleeping. And thinking. Sleeping and thinking. If I’m sleeping and thinking, would that not be dreaming? Um, I’m not too sure. Either way, I caught up on much needed sleep and came to a realization that I will no longer be taking artwork/drawing requests. It’s too time consuming and people do not realize I had never intended to create my artwork into anything but a hobby, but it somehow spiralled into something I could not stop. Now I have stopped and I am happy. If I draw now, it will be something I want to draw.
Another realization was that I need a schedule. I have the prettiest daily organizer which I make use of to create lists, but I need to make better use of it. I’m going to create a schedule… I’m not the most organized so it will be tricky, but needs to be done. I’ll post photos of what I’ll end up doing – making a huge calender, colour-coded notes… that kind of things.
How do you guys keep organized?
I know I rambled on about my art above, but here’s my first attempt at vector art. Here’s the referance photo of the Nicki Minaj photo I used. This was my first attempt at 1) Vector art and 2) Drawing Nicki.
Also, SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE COMES OUT ON WEDNESDAY! If you do not know why I am excited about this then you’ll need to wait and see. =D
Tra la la, what to say… um, I did not go to work today because I went to college and had classes the entire day. I really just need to get the three subjects I am currently doing done and dusted because they’re all taking annoyingly long to end. Sigh. I think I’ll spend this weekend catching up on some blog hopping and watching all the shows I’ve been given to watch (including anime).
Like I’ve said before, I think that in my past life, I was an Asian person. Yeah, I know what some people are thinking ‘Are you not Indian? Is that not Asian?‘ – it is… but I’m talking about Japanese, Chinese and those types of Asians. I’m obsessed with anime, I love Japanese food, I’ve watched Chinese drama shows and I’ve even printed out lessons on how to write/read Kanji. It’s a combination of all things Asian. I’m such a dork, but it is true.
So, what is the point with my rambling above? Well, living in Durban leaves little to be desired – nothing happens here. There’s not many places to go to get things imported from Japan. I love cute stationery and the Japanese know how to cater for my addiction – okay, the Chinese, too. Anyway, I normally go to the China malls here in Durban… but… a BIG but…. MOST THINGS HAVE SPELLING MISTAKES ON THEM! That frustrates me to hell and back. Until, one day I was walking in the hidden area of Gateway (ie: the side I never go to unless I need to get McDonalds) and lo-and-behold I came across the store 100% and let me tell you this, it was love at first sight. It’s like I have a radar for cute things because I rushed inside and spent half an hour staring at all the perfection and walked out not buying anything. 
100% is a partnership between Micheal Said, Hylton Blomyer & Norman Votman. Each partner has a 33.3% share culminating in 100%. As each partner travels extensively to London, Hong Kong, New York, Tokyo, Australia & China, we were frustrated by the lack of novelty product availability.
But, that was my first encounter – that place is now my go-to store for all things adorable, quirky and comment-provoking – I love conversational pieces. I bought Rochelle’s Birthday gift from them – a cute USB hub that looked like a lego block. They’ve got witty notepads that say ‘Things I need to eventually do… but probably never will‘, they have bobble head dolls, phone cases, ipad covers, jewellery, cool t-shirts and every other type of cool thing you could think of! I worship them, seriously. Heck, I’m rambling, let me show you some photos:
The Details:
Where: Store number 227 at Gateway, Umhlanga – continue going straight on the top level from Vida e Caffe
Website: http://www.hundredpercent.co.za/
Sooo…. What cute things do you like to buy?
I love to buy stationery, notebooks and cute bags 
