A Little Piece of Tradition

When the terms cabin crew, air hostess and/or flight attendant are mentioned, images of vivacious and fun-loving beautiful people who live the high life come to mind. Sorry to disappoint you people, but most of us are not like that. ;) At least not for most of the cabin crew that I have encountered and worked with.

I am pretty much a sentimentalist, and in certain aspects, a traditionalist at heart. I found these earrings in Guangzhou and I was simply drawn to them. They are may be modern accessories, but they are traditional symbols that represent my Chinese roots, and I would still love to maintain some of those traditional and cultural elements on my wedding day.

The Chinese character in the circle means "Double Happiness", used during a Chinese couple's wedding. It can often be seen in the form of wall stickers, in traditional metal wash basins, or embroidered on blankets and bedsheets.

<3 I like that there is a golden endless knot above the double-happiness, symbolising endless double happiness. <3

Eternal/Endless knot: although it has been to linked to Buddhist and Celtic symbols, I just like the idea of infinity; eternal and endless. I see it as a symbol of our love and friendship bound in our marriage vows: till death do us part.

I might not wear it on my wedding day but I bought it as I felt that they could make for some nice photos.

Also, the traditional Chinese symbols reminded me of my Chinese roots and resounded with values that I hold close to my heart: 饮水思源 - to remember our roots and (humble) beginnings and be grateful for our blessings.