Solo red dot excursion

I received the following message from my Kundalini Yoga teacher, Prem Siri Kaur and i thought i would share...

2008 is a "10" year: 2+0+0+8 = 10. Concepts for the number 10 are royal courage, impeccability, majesty, and shining in the face of adversity. Use your energy wisely. Shine when the opportunities come. 10 is also the number of personal and collective accountability. How we live our lives has global implications, so it's a year to make conscious and healthy choices.

In 2008, the number 8 will be your gift. 0 magnifies, so powerful energies are at your disposal. 8 represents prana, the energy inherent in the breath. It's also fearlessness and prosperity. Remember, where there's energy there can be no fear. Rather than rely on lesser substances (sugar, caffeine, alcohol, etc.) for energy, why not go back to the source via the breath. This year, breathe and be blessed! Be conscious of your breath.

If you've been planning a project but have had trouble getting it off the ground, then 2008 says: 'no obstacles now, go for it!' This year your uniqueness and authenticity will go far. We're moving into a time when what's not real will not be rewarded for long. Stay positive! Trust yourself and your gifts. Avoid indecision, self-doubt, and don't give up without a fight! Also, remember, God is in the details. Make sure your i's are dotted and t's crossed.

The number 10 aspires to perfection and is sort of a lone wolf. Balance your independence with a spirit of cooperation. Don't forget that perfection is only an ideal, keep your feet on the ground and accept what's real. Don't be too hard on people, A realized 10 is a compassionate being. Learning to be more truly of who you are makes it easier to be accepting of everyone else.

Hmmm...

On another note, i ventured out to the other side of the concrete island to check out MAAD [Market of Artists and Designers] at the Red Dot Design museum. There they have stalls that sell trinkets, jewelery and random designery things on the first weekend of every month.


I was hoping i could rub off some of their creativity. Perhaps widen my scope of thinking and distract me from my thoughts for the day. It so happened that the museum was also showcasing the red dot award: Product Design 2007 winners. Which also meant that there was no entrance fee... YAY!

I also took a few photos...

One section i thought was interesting asks you to write yourself a letter and then self address it with your email. Then at the end of the year they'd send you an email so you can come back and read what you wrote. Sneaky but smart way of increasing their database.

Well i thought it was clever. So i wrote myself a letter.

I wasn't sure what to write, it's not like i've ever written a Dear Chrissie letter before. So i basically summarised my thoughts for the day and scribbled down my wishes and fears. I squeezed in a few resolutions too, which i'm sure will be forgotten by mid year.

NO, no, no... i must think more positive this year!

Unfortunately, i wasn't particularly interested in all the hand-made glittery jewellery and crafty things they had. I spent more time reading and looking at the product design winners.

:: moof culture flickr ::

However, there was one particular stall that did catch my eye, moof culture creates plush toys and doodles little characters. When asked how long it takes to custom make a toy, his reply was, "2 weeks". One even has a hoodie and it even holds 2 pencils in his back [toy on the right; he has a close up on his website]... i thought that was very cute. Prices range accordingly but i didn't end up buying anything. Although i'm sure if anyone's interested you could email mike at moof culture dot com.

:: Alone... Sipping my thoughts away ::