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When I realise that by pulling through, how many students I can help to benefit. By introducing them to quality education. Through my Design.

Then I sucked it up. And just try to love what I do.

I realise that in Life, it is very easy to let go once things do not go our way. It is the ability to stay regardless of ups and downs that define what we get eventually.

Think about it. It applies in work, love or life.

To say we will never leave something or someone is a HUGE commitment because Life can seriously SUCK (at times).

Well, my route in Design hasn’t been easy. But I have never quitted. Guess I should apply the same passion to Life and Love and I will be fine.

Went to Design Film Festival and ‘Design is ONE’ particulary caught my eye. Another I enjoyed tremendously is ‘The Naked Brand’ - mindblowing. LELLA & MASSIMO VIGNELLI are a husband-and-wife team who believes in Modernism movement. I am a strong believer of Modernism movement and I think my work clearly reflects that.

Both Lella and Massimo have the privilege to find each other in life and they have worked together for more than 50years. During work, they fight and challenge each other. They debate a lot. But at the end of the day, they respect each other’s views.

Massimo Vignelli said that he hopes to affect millions through Design.

I think it’s the same for me.. I am not the easiest to work with at times too. I think everyone who has worked with me has seen my fury when I stand firm. But I also have the privilege of meeting clients who give in to me when I stand firm because they trust my judgement. Such privilege. To repay my depth of gratitude, there is nothing else I can do, but to be a better person EVERWHERE. I believe we owe this world a lot by having the privilege to exist. I hope that my life partner will help others with me through our walk on mother Earth.

Massimo Vignelli only wears BLACK!!! YESSSS!!! I AM GONNA WEAR MORE BLACK!!!!

with my existence..

I will not let the evil win. We are all here to love and do good.

1) Always focus on what you have to do NOW

2) Tie your Happiness to goals, not people

3) Believe that you are capable of everything you have dreamt of

4) Believe that you deserve all the good that is happening in your life

Sometimes. But reality presents something different for everyone to compromise. I really love Bart & Geo on YouTube because they are so freaking honest and hilarious! I think anyone who has been in a relationship before know that Love is not all fuzzy. I feel having common values and goal in life help to keep two together despite all the weird stuffs two have to come to compromise. It takes A LOT for someone to say “I will be with you through thick and thin in Life” and to actually MEAN IT.

I am embedding Bart’s version here because I find him really so funny!

First of all, CHEERS TO SABBYNANA!!! For a successful photoshoot. It was a very long day for all of us.. woke up at 8am in the morning and we didn’t sleep till like 2am the next day. 

Long story short, Sabrina is starting her own business of providing quality bridal gowns for a fraction of the price for future brides because she believes that weddings shouldn’t cost a bomb! This idea came to her when she was preparing for her sister’s wedding and she was shocked at how much the total bill came up to.

When she was planning to think of what to do, she showed us some YouTube videos… but after viewing, I got worried.

You see, I help clients sell their things day in and day out. I know it is very important to anchor a brand, its unique proposition (AKA what value are you bringing to the society with YOUR brand? Why should customers choose you over a full-fledged bridal boutique?), etc. Call me occupational hazard, but I am just like this. If I can help clients sell their services, why can’t I help my own friend?

Our girl group consists of Rachel, Diane, Jasmine, Sabrina and me, each with our own unique personalities but when we come together, it is a lethal combination. All of us are so different but we work extremely well together. Normally, I am the brain behind things. Rachel and Jasmine are always the models because they are extremely gorgeous. Sabrina is more of a do-er and Diane is more of a quiet supporter (she helps in whatever ways she can). Basically, I prefer to be behind the camera. I am extremely awkward in front of a camera. No idea.

So with that, we set out to launch Royal Rose with the brand’s first photo shoot and online video. Sabrina did most of the things herself. I simply provided her with several key questions that she has to answer, the overall concept, etc. After all, it’s all about selling, right?

Our girl group in action. SO BLESSED for us to have one another in our lives.

We started the shoot at 11am… and it was non-stop work till 6:30pm. By then, we were all zombies walking around. It was round the clock working and Ben (the photographer, aka Diane & Daphne’s elder brother), Rachel & Jasmine didn’t even have time for lunch. By evening, they were wolfing down their packed lunch.

Look at how gorgeous Rachel & Jasmine are!! And it is not even their REAL weddings. Can’t imagine how it will be like when it is their turn for real.

Before we left the studio, we had an impromptu photo shoot to celebrate our friendship with the bunny hats + socks Rachel got for us from her trip to Korea. Isn’t it so cool?? :D

We wound down the day at Fern & Kiwi (Clarke Quay) because their food is good, they have drinks and it was near the studio where we had the shoot.

Secondly, ok I haven’t watched Wong Fu’s 10th Anniversary video because 1) Like I said, I have been so busy 2) I am scared I will cry

I am a HUGE fan of all entreprenuers. Because I truly understand those days of not knowing where you’re heading, moments of doubts, periods of uncertainty, etc. Then you will cheer yourself on by giving yourself a pat on the back for every little step forward. Till you reach a tipping point.

I remember when some people knew I am a huge fan, they laughed at me. These narrow-minded people will never understand how it feels like to start something from nothing but heck, I LOVE THEM! Glad I know what kind of friends to keep and let go.

I love any people who chase their dreams, I love down-to-earth people, I love creative people! Nobody will understand what these three guys have gone through - only they, themselves, will know. And salute for being able to work together, tolerate and embrace one another for 10 years and going! How the heck did three guys work, live, hang out and play together without murdering one another?

I feel that as long as you are giving hope, giving love to the world doing what you love most and do best, YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL, regardless of status, money, or fame.

I hope Wong Fu continues to grow beyond their wildest dreams and let them continue to walk the talk that anything in life is indeed POSSIBLE! GIVE HOPE! GIVE LOVE!

Seriously, don’t you think it is THE MEANING you give behind a name? I mean, Wong Fu? Am sure even they, themselves, forget how Chinese it sounds sometimes. Asian pride!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! SO NOT ASHAMED to be a fan.

CHEERS TO SABBYNANA! CHEERS TO ME! CHEERS TO WONG FU! CHEERS TO ALL DREAMCHASERS….. May we all continue to grow beyond our wildest dreams!!!

I am SUCH A NUTCASE. NO WONDER I AM FOREVER ALONE LOLOLOL

I suddenly realize I pick up very subtle things about people and I’m not even sure if that is a good thing. Because I may observe things that I actually do not wish to know about a stranger. Is like it scares me all the time about what my brain actually picks up.

A subtle expression.

A subtle movement.

A subtle gesture.

And bam. I see through you.

I was walking past a building when I heard a familiar voice. I recognized the voice. It belonged to someone very important to me. I followed it and it led me to a building.

“Where is it coming from???” I thought. Seems like somewhere down the stairs. I walked down and saw a man lying on the ground, on his side, with his back facing the window panel with silts. We could see what’s happening outside but his back was turned against the world. He was sweating and vulnerable.

“I found you!” I was trying to assure him that things would be okay, but my heart was beating just as fast. The enemies were outside. They would find us soon enough. Both of us were dressed fully in black.

“Come, take one.” I passed him my gun.

“Ready?”

He gave me a nod.

“Come, we’ve got this.”

And we both stood up, charging towards the unknown, with a lot of bravery, knowing all things would be fine, as long as we have each other.

Then I woke up.