Crying yourself to sleep

Things I did before I cried myself to sleep:
I went to the reconstructive doctor (almost cried there)
Did a lot of hobbling on my crutches to get my little princess a doll for her post-birthday party...
me leg was hurting, incredibly swollen...the skin was stretching my stitches...
my heart was hurting, tired, and overwhelmed due to a lot of other things going on, my leg, all the things...I think my leg hurt, but my heart hurt even more...
I don't remember when I fell asleep....I just remember crying and tears rolling down the side of my face.
I'm telling you this, not for sympathy, (because everytime I post something about my leg, some people who don't really know me very well, post things like I'm just trying to get sympathy. BUt I'm human, and we all hurt and I hope that I might encourage someone who's going through the same thing)....I'm telling you this, for all those hearts that cried themselves to sleep last night, or tonight, or will in the future.

It was a release. The bathtub in my heart was filled with water, and just one more drop of sadness, made it overflow, out my eyes! And I know that at sometime all of you have had your "heart-tubs" overflow too. It feels good to release the pressure in your heart. And sometimes God gives you some "heavenly" sleep, where you get a vacation from your worries or heartaches.

then my friend Elena, sent me one of the most amazing things I've ever seen....today...
if you ever feel discouraged, sad, or like giving up...please watch this AMAZING video!
Tears rolled down my face as I watched him say, "he may never be able to hold his wife, but he doesn't need hands to hold her heart"...it gives me goosebumps just typing it.


Please watch and be encouraged, and if you are having one of those, "cry yourself to sleep nights", please know I wish I could be there to hold you and tell you it will be okay, and to wipe away each one of your precious tears. If you fall asleep with your hands clasped in prayer for a better morning, know that I've spent nights like that too!
may your night be sweet and your day be even sweeter, typed with love, your kandee

My Bag Collection #55

Below: New bag member for my 'bag harem'! Hurray for Team Philo!

Below: Right down to the dustbag, the no-fuss, unpretentious design aesthetics are carried thru everything the brand represents... Good cohesive branding. The dustbag is made from raw cotton with black ribbon drawstrings...

Below: Welcome my first Céline bag! It's been a while I have been eyeing on Phoebe Philo's designs... this makes for a perfect entry piece! A bi-material Leather Cabas...luxury without being vulgar:-)

Below: Perfect size for toting around any day... can hold up to 5kgs!

Below: Now for the close-ups... fully lined with soft lambskin as opposed to the unlined coloured lambskin versions... there is an internal zip pocket and subtle Céline branding. The soft lambskin feels so good to touch!

Below: Tag that explains Céline's commitment to quality and characteristics of the material...

Below: 'Python' contrasted with black calf leather...

Below: Simple and understated...while being practical...

Below: Confidence in the brand results the lack of need to plaster branding all over your product. I applaud Céline and Phoebe for making the brand discreet and stamped in gold:-)

Céline Bi-material Leather Cabas

Let's put our hands together and welcome the newest member of my 'increasingly reducing' bag harem... All my bag 'concubines' are not happy I exodus much of their lovely sisters and brothers. They rally like no tommorrow giving those 'Bangkok Red Shirts' a run for their money. So in order to 'restore order' and maintain 'healthy' bag harem numbers... I am now proud to announce the arrival of ultra chic Céline's Bi Material Leather Cabas to join the fun! Yes, my bag collection is one big happy family:P They have 'mass handbag parties all day long':-P

Enough said, this lovely Céline Bi-Material Leather Cabas is indeed one of a kind here in Singapore. Considering this was the one and only piece that was brought in and sold to lucky me! FJ Benjamin operated Céline stores only carry the coloured lambskin versions, but Duty Free Scottswalk's Céline store made the effort to get one of this lovely 'python' skin and leather version to sunny Singapore shores. I spotted it last Saturday, contemplating the all blue lambskin version or this. But in the end settle for the bi-material version as it is unique with brilliant textural contrast. Scaly 'python' skin against smooth black calf... fabulous and understated. Best part of all, it is lined with soft lambskin as oppose to the unlined lambskin versions.

Me love Céline! The sales person at Céline boutique told me these Leather Cabas is favoured by many stylist. I hold her word true since the bag is indeed functional and practical for all occasions. Understated glamour is the way to go for now and the upcoming season.

Where to buy: Céline Boutique at DFS Scottswalk

THE BOW THING

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