Olympic Non-Events 2012

Image by Jo Klima of August Empress

These are an absolute delight, aren't they? I came across these illustrations poking fun at the Olympic events icons on this beautiful blog at August Empress.  

The Non-Olympic icons can be found and followed on Tumblr here. Rory, the creator of the witty unofficial Olympic non-events programme, is taking suggestions. If you have any ideas, send your entry to rory@hat-trickdesign.co.uk. 

The Olympic torch has been lit, and is now touring Greece for the next few days. Ooh, what fun! July promises to be full of excitement. It will be raining here in India then, but the Games will be a great way to brighten up the days. 

My favourite events, Gymnastics and Swimming, are lasting through the entire season. Whoohoo. I can barely sit still as I type this...the four year wait is about to be over. 

What are your favourite events at the Olympics?

Shutter Love: Thinking of Cochin

Last November, I was in Cochin for the first time. Over the years, I'd heard so much about it, I was dying to experience it. Since I know am going back sometime soon, I didn't lug my camera around everywhere, I wanted to actually absorb everything sans the viewfinder. Am like that about places, shy about using my camera at first brush. I prefer to see with the human eye, find something that arrests my attention, introduces me to the city, and only then think of using the camera to capture it. Sometimes, I let beautiful things go, not wanting to freeze them in time. Sometimes I regret the decision, most times am happy to have actually seen it.

The sloping roofed houses I saw on Willingdon Island warmed me up to the place. Here are two clicks I liked from my short trip to the beautiful city. Hope you like them too. Tell me, how do you like to remember a city?

Infectious Creativity: Monochromatic Love

Hello there. I came across this lovable art print that just fits in perfectly with my nomadic lifestyle. It comforts me to know that even though I may be far away from all the people I love, I can still love them just as fiercely. Technology has made it easier to keep in touch and not miss out on the everyday dramas of each others' lives. It's thoughtful stuff like this art print that helps us say it so much better :) I hope you like it too.


Where You Love Art Print by Wicked Paper Co. found on Etsy