Dove Campaign Ad

A campaign ad from Dove was played at the conference and it was about a sketch artist drawing his subject by listening to how the subject described themselves. Then again on the same subject but through the words of another person. All the first drawings came out as the "sad" and "ugly" version. The second drawing was a prettier and happier looking one as described by another person. Again a great reminder that we are our own harshest critic, especially when it comes to our features and our body. We focus on the flaws and not our strenghts. So little self love is found immediately in this world. And in actual fact, that's not how the way the rest of the world sees us. I was blown away by the ad as it was done so beautifully.

My brother is quick to fight for his every right. The hotel didn't tell us that we had to pay $2 extra for hailing us a taxi and he immediately gave the bell boy a piece of his mind and refused the taxi. And when the bell boy reacted without awareness, my brother called him out on it and said he's got a bad attitude. That's when the bell boy collected himself and apologised. Funny how I was going to give in almost immediately to the $2. Sometimes I wish I would confront people more, especially when I have the right to. Times like these I find that I don't stand up for myself more. Then again, it wasn't too big a deal, that's why I chose not to confront.

But also, immediately after, nobody felt good inside because of how the situation turned out. And was it worth the internal conflict? Probably not. But my brother is better at letting these things go. Or so it seems.

Panoramic Room

I arrived at Singapore airport and met this taxi driver with a lousy attitude that made me felt out of alignment. After going into another taxi my mind began to take over and ran with a mini movie about how I should have spoken back to him or take down his plate for making a complaint later on.

But I quickly caught myself falling into this negative thought that not only was useless but also taking my energy lower. So I was able to tell my mind to stop and let go. The process wasn't immediate but it was quick enough.

I was given a panoramic roomroom at the Pan Pacific that has one side of the wall completely made of framed glass. The view of the city from the 31st floor was breathtaking. Every hour the view is different, if not by the minute. I loved waking up to this view and also falling asleep to the city lights. Deep appreciation for this rare opportunity.