Once Upon a Time

Updates!

2010-10-21T01:29:00.000+08:00

I'm typing this as I'm drinking a concoction of Green tea, lemon juice, orange juice, ginger, and honey. Quite vile, yet endearing at the same time. Oh, did I forget to mention, I put a whole lemon in, which explains the sourness.

It's been awhile since I've updated here, and I do feel guilty when I miss out on stuff like that.
I've been taking things slowly again. That's the problem with me, I suck at motivating myself. I've also been reading some books, currently reading Eat, pray love. I thought the starting was quite boring at first, what with all the explanations... but as I trudged on, some of her experiences really appealed to me. Like what I'm/I've experienced. Sometimes it does you good to slow down your pace, and enjoy life as it is, appreciate what you have.

I used to think that train rides were shit. Now I listen to my songs during those long train rides, and I kind of enjoy it because that's the only time where I can focus on listening music (because there's nothing else left to do...I can't read/play games on moving vehicles because I have severe motion sickness).

"Don't stop believin', hold on to that feelin'" - Been watching Glee, and I love this song! I sing that to myself very often. And may I mention, I really love Emma's necklaces! All of them! Chunky, beaded, vintage inspired pieces that are to die for. And the colours! LOVE the colour combination of her clothes & accessories! I'm contemplating replicating them necklaces for myself, or i might upload them in my shop... I do have lots of beads!

In particular, this one. I'm obsessed with breaking the monotony of a necklace with accents on the side.

I've been singing again, twice a week. Which keeps me quite occupied, because it's been such a long time since I sang covers. Plus my repertoire of english oldies... is not that vast. Half the time during my set, the old songs sang by the other vocalist are new to me. But it's a good learning experience, I'm building up my repertoire this way!

I'm not making any sense now am I? Very incoherent. But I do have alot of thoughts lately. Need to straighten them out!

Anyway, here's a picture of a custom piece I made recently. Dreamy?

Meantime, some shop updates: New arrivals in store now! Accessories, and jewelry.

I've also made a luxe range: Blossom Pompon, with my signature floral neckpieces - more luscious than previous ones. They are exclusively available in my etsy shop.

For the latest updates, do join our facebook page!

Coming Soon - by Once Upon a Time

2010-09-11T03:07:00.001+08:00

I have been badgering my brother to do a video for me... and during our photoshoot for new clothing, he had a sudden inspiration to do a "behind the scenes" video!

It's always a mad rush during these photo taking sessions, as we only have weekends to work on! I looked like a mess so naturally my face didn't appear in the video. Haha!

All in all, I like how he slowed down the pace of the photoshoot, showing subtle details on the clothing, our actions, and the abstract view of the street lights from our apartment on a cool Friday night.

We do hope you will like this video! I think there will be more coming soon! (If you would like to watch it in high definition, you can visit our facebook page here)

Till then, enjoy!

New clothing (Coming Soon!)

2010-09-09T14:23:00.000+08:00

These (and more) will be coming after the weekend! (Pretty stuff to chase away your Monday Blues!)

New stuff

2010-09-06T14:32:00.001+08:00

It's been such a long time since I last posted here! GAH!

Been so busy that I've neglected this space. Well here are some updates!

Sometimes when I need to relax, I bake or cook (it actually keeps me sane!)... But there's one particular pastry that has been making me insane! That is *Drumroll*... the macaron. I've tried it 4 times, and still unsuccessful :( my failure rate for baking cakes/pastries/cookies is usually very low!

The first time, they rose in the oven, (I was anxiously squatting at the oven door waiting for feet to sprout) but after taking them out, they fell flat...

The second time, they rose nicely (still no feet)! I was so sad!

The third time, I thought something good would come out of it.. I put them in an air conditioned room to make the skin form faster, and to my horror, those stupid macarons cracked in the oven. (Ok.. I should be the stupid one for getting it wrong... but I really don't know where I went wrong)

The fourth time was worse than the third time... they cracked and looked like volcanoes!

After failing on my 4th time, I've decided to NOT TRY baking these devils anymore. Not for the time being. They're such ego crushers! My chocolate macarons look better unbaked. LOL.

On a side note, here are some new pictures... I've always loved the combination of pink and black! Something about it that's sweet, yet sexy at the same time.

I've just posted new jewelry in my website too! Accessories that are simple, and unique for daily wear.
New clothing will be out very soon! Do email me at enquiry@onceuponatime-shop.com to be updated with the latest products and news! :)

Noise Market Square Art Bazaar

2010-08-20T11:51:00.000+08:00

Once Upon a Time will be one of the stalls in this bazaar, at Marina Square this weekend (that's tomorrow)! Come join the fun! There'll be some new items that I have not listed online, so do come and check them out too!

Date: Saturday 21st Aug - Sunday 22nd Aug
Time: 12pm - 10pm

We'll be at stall number 26, see you there!

New Floral Pieces

2010-08-13T16:10:00.000+08:00

It's been a really busy busy week...I'm physically and mentally tired. but I have some really good things going on, so all the hard work has been worth it. Sometimes, just a little support or some little words of encouragement brings my motivation to another level. With all the preparation done so far, I'm hoping for some good news!

On another note, I have some new floral pieces (more waiting to be photographed), but I just can't seem to take nice pictures of them...
I think that they look best worn on a human body... to exude that soft, romantic feeling that you can't picture on a mannequin...I'll post new (and better) pictures up soon...

Thoughts

2010-07-30T09:51:00.000+08:00

That's what my magic 8 ball says...

Our shop's signboard!

Vintage Effects

2010-07-28T18:37:00.000+08:00

Came across this japanese website that ages your pictures! I used some of my personal pictures, and I'm loving the cool vintage effects!

I love peonies...we bought these when we were in London from a flower market (bad strat...cos I had to lug it around the whole day while we went sight-seeing), and I don't remember the price, but I know it would have costed a bomb in Singapore...

This looks 1920s? It was 7th November 2009.

We were in Cambridge. It was a beautiful day for punting.

He loves to bake in the sun when it shines into the apartment. I always have to make some funny sound or action to make him cock his head to the side.

Rock Royalty Collection

2010-07-28T12:32:00.000+08:00

Here's just a few items from my new collection...Available here.

There are more items which I will add soon! Enjoy shopping!

Colour Inspiration

2010-07-27T09:39:00.002+08:00

Shades of mauve, shades of pink...

Shades of blue...

These will be available in my shop soon!

Under the Sea & Custom Orders for Wedding Ring Pillows

2010-07-26T13:36:00.001+08:00

I have a new ring pillow up for sale!

I originally wanted to places the fishes and clam into a little goldfish bowl, but it just wasn't practical for taking the wedding rings in and out of it...

Well since I'm at the topic of ring pillows, I prefer custom orders - as they carry more meaning for the couple. I would love to hear about your engagement stories, how you met, and craft a pillow out of it!

This is available at my shop. Hope you like it!

This was a custom order, with hand embroidered details.

New shopfront

2010-07-21T16:38:00.001+08:00

Hey guys!

I've been trying to get a more organized shopfront online, and voila! We have a new site at: http://www.onceuponatime-shop.com/

Any enquiries, do email me at enquiry@onceuponatime-shop.com

All my items are there - It's not fancy, but it's definitely more organized, and easier to navigate!

Happy shopping and do let me know what you think!

I'll continue to blog on my inspirations and daily thoughts though :)

CLEARANCE SALE UP TO 50% OFF!

2010-06-22T19:08:00.002+08:00

Once Upon a Time ~~will be having 15% off storewide for ALL Clothing for the month of June 2010!~~
IS HAVING CLEARANCE SALE FOR OFF SEASON CLOTHING OF UP TO 50% OFF!

Click on this link to buy!

Prices are realllly cheap, so buy them before they are gone :)

Happy Shopping!!

Polka Dotty Inspiration

2010-06-21T23:30:00.002+08:00

Just let these pictures do the talking... I was really inspired by the tinytoadstool beret!

So I made a mushroom out of my dog...

Made a polka dot necklace...on the theme of falling polka dots (I wanted it to look like the dots fell from the hat:)

And this is my trusty pin cushion!

Busy...

2010-06-05T12:35:00.003+08:00

I’ve been realllllly busy, these few weeks have been a mad mad rush!

Rehearsals for my brother’s wedding, some last minute heartland gigs, and most hectic of all, preparations for the Hong Kong trip!!

Preparations for live for the mo\m/ent, doing the photoshoot, the rehearsals! We had a really fulfilling trip, each of us 3 bands had 3 gigs each during the duration of Music Matters, so we were there to root each other for the total of 9 gigs for 4 days! Here's a couple of Redpoll's last performance in HK...

Late nights, too much booze, too much food! But hell, it was a blast, a great experience, a real eye opener! Nothing beats travelling with good friends :) We also met some really awesome people, and saw some really really rockin’great acts that blew my mind.

We all came back sick and exhausted, but happy :D

I have tonnes of backlogs for my little shop, and I hope to post them all up very very soon!

Love came in a paper package on Monday morning.

2010-06-01T15:30:00.001+08:00

I’ve been lusting over dadaya’s beret for the longest time. It’s all in the name of uniqueness, quirkiness! I always found that it’s too expensive, but one fine day I would eventually buy (when I’m feeling rich) it because I can never find anything similar elsewhere.

When I come across anything that I find unique/cute/amazing/lust-worthy, I always love to share it with my hubby. When I showed him the link to this beret a week before that Monday, he said I was crazy (being the pragmatic, sane man he is) mainly coz of the price…

I didn’t buy it in the end coz I will definitely be scolded for being so exorbitant, but I still thought to myself, I would eventually buy it one day!

Who knows, the silly hubby surprised me with this on Monday morning. It was a rush order, so I could wear it during the HK trip. The seller, Shan Shan is also a very lovely lady! I love her sense of style, her designs, her everything!

I was literally touched to tears.

Thank you.

Happy Friday

2010-05-07T16:58:00.000+08:00

Feeling particularly chirpy today!

Will be shipping this off soon...

Been really busy lately... there are some new items that I'm itching to post up soon!!

This is one of the items I've been particularly busy with...

Custom made heart shaped ring pillow :)

I never mentioned that I'm a grossly impatient (and increasingly clumsy) fella. The embroidery work tested my patience to the max... It's my first time trying embroidery out on such a big scale (to me it's a big scale) threads entangling now and then, soft satin fabric, my index finger was rubbed raw from pushing the needle, i scratched myself on the thigh with the needle... and one mistake will meaning starting the work all over again *shudder*

I had to be in a "zen" mode, so i took my time and spread out the embroidery work to 3 days haha...and it all came out fine! It was all worth it.

Enjoy your Friday and weekend everyone!!!

Je Táime

2010-04-30T11:58:00.001+08:00

This entire ensemble is too cute!

Red wool hat with handmade felt flowers - sold

Je Táime Necklace - sold

(Enquiries for custom orders for the above items are welcome)

Wear your heart on your skirt (with suspenders) - sold out

Click on picture to enlarge!

Cat Socrates

2010-04-21T00:32:00.000+08:00

I just dropped my vintage items off at Cat Socrates today, do drop by to take a look!

Cat Socrates is a lifestyle concept shop, set in a corner of bras basah complex. A really nice place to chill out, relax and get some (not so mainstream) great finds :)

Weblink: http://www.catsocrates.com.sg/

The Princess and the Pea

2010-04-21T00:31:00.000+08:00

This is a literal, yet abstract inspiration from the story “The Princess and the Pea”.

Fine, gold threaded bedding and… no prizes for guessing what the green jade bead represents!

Being on the topic of delicateness, I decided to explore with lace – which I think exudes femininity and of course, delicateness (these are really delicate pieces). Note that I used the same word thrice in a sentence!

I used a soft colour palette for this series…I’m also crazy in love about the idea of having lace draped over the shoulder. Some of them can be used as headpieces too! Just requires a few bobby pins to secure them in place :)

I didn’t want to spoil the aesthetics of these pretty accessories but there was no other alternative other than myself! So yes, I’ll be sourcing for a human-sized mannequin ASAP! And for the time being, I hope you do enjoy viewing!

Delicate Princess

A Dainty Summer

White Allure Series

Blushing Blooms

These items are now available in my etsy shop! Here's the link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tongatwork

I'm addicted to...

2010-04-19T12:36:00.001+08:00

Ginger tea!

U know the nice ginger tea that spas serve before and after your massage... I've always wondered how they brew it...

I've googled online, to find that most recipes only include ginger, and lemon (for cold remedies)... which just doesn't taste anything like those from the spas...

So i finally asked my mother how... and yes I've found out how to make it!

I love to brew it and have it before bedtime... feels really comforting! Supposed to expel wind, coz I always have a bloated tummy.

A coy preview

2010-04-13T13:22:00.000+08:00

Some items I've been working on...

Very delicate colour palette.

A vision of prettiness!

Republic Poly's Bazaar

2010-04-12T15:00:00.000+08:00

It's been a long long time since my last post...I've got alot of updates and alot of thoughts... which I will post up soon, but the most pressing issue - is that I've joined Republic Poly's Bazaar, 22nd to 23rd April, on a Thursday and Friday.

Time: 11am to 5pm
Location: http://www.rp.sg/location.asp

I'll be selling new clothing (that I have not posted up here), and more accessories!

So to all who will be free, do come support! :)

Saturday's gig

2010-03-29T16:18:00.002+08:00

We just had a gig at youth park on Saturday, and...it was great fun! :) Special thanks to Muchuan for organizing this event!

If you look really closely, we're all wearing the same tees with the slogan "live for the moment". All credits fo Jason. Do you have a moment you're striving for? On a sidenote I don't really like to wear t-shirts coz unfitted clothes make me look shorter and fatter than i really am. haha...

That's me in the red beret :D

Yay Redpoll!

Still Alice crazy

2010-03-23T16:39:00.009+08:00

Wounderland Earrings

I don't know about you, but I'm crazy about this shade of blue! I shall call it Alice-blue. Why did i call it wounderland, just because the chains are wound around those beautiful jade beads.

Do note that the colour of the beads look different in daylight (as pictured above). When i first saw it, I thought to myself, have i gone mad or have the beads gone purplish-blue? Well...now I'll tell myself that the best people in the world are mad.

Available here: at my shop & Etsy

Roses are white

There was another scene in the movie, where Alice said the white roses could be painted red... "what an odd idea that is"... and ding ding! Inspiration came... you could paint these red if you wanted to.

Description:

14k gold plated chains

Costume pearls

Tulle

Handsewn cotton jersey roses

Silver plated rose pendant

Length of chain & pearls measures 18 inches.

The flower cluster pendant measures 4 inches down and 3 inches across.

Available here

It's Red Riding Hood again!

2010-03-23T16:22:00.002+08:00

Le Petit Chaperon Rouge - Bracelet

I just couldn't get enough of red riding hood! This is the first bracelet I've listed. I've finally listed something else other than necklaces! haha.

I love the gingham print ribbon too much, i just had to make a whole set of jewelry for this!

Le Petit Chaperon Rouge - Earrings

I can't comment much about these, other than them being super cute and very affordable ;)

Available here.

Updates

2010-03-23T16:11:00.002+08:00

Here are some items that I've listed in my new etsy shop... :)

I've been experimenting with cotton jersey for making flowers, they make more structured flowers. Plus the material is soft and comfy.

Just a continuation to my Pocketful of Posies collection!

All flowers are handsewn, petal by petal.

Blushing Spring Garden

This is a lariat, so both ends can be intertwined.

Description:

14k Gold plated chain

Swarovski crystals

Swarovski pearls

Costume pearls on flowers

Handsewn Cotton Jersey flowers

Gold plated ribbon crimps

Chain length measures 33.5 inches

To get a better gauge of the size, the flower cluster measures 6 inches

Garden of Dancing Dewdrops

A cluster of pearls lie atop a lacy bed, like dewdrops dancing onto a bouquet of flowers.

I've chosen this muted colour combination, khaki, white and a little splash of yellow to celebrate the first days of spring!

Description:
14k gold plated chain
14k gold plated lobster clasp
Gold plated ribbon crimps
Swarovski crystals
Costume pearls
Lace & polyester satin
Handsewn Cotton Jersey flowers

The entire length of the necklace measures 22.5 inches (clasp to clasp)
To get a better gauge of the size of the necklace, the flower cluster measures about 8.5 inches in length.

I'm feeling...

2010-03-22T15:03:00.000+08:00

Happy, and kind of depressed.

Happy, because someone purchased this about a week ago...

My first international sale :)

But imagine being called stupid and useless for pursuing your dream.

Long long time ago...

2010-03-19T15:38:00.003+08:00

It’s amazing how fairytales and fables can still be so popular after centuries…they just appreciate with time – which is the same for vintage items!

I managed to import some really beautiful vintage intaglios and made them into pendants. Treasure them well and they can be passed on from generation to generation!

I decided to make these real simple, which make them great for everyday wear - which is a little change from my usual creations which some of you might find a little OTT...

Rosa Necklace

This just exudes old world girly charm. I'm gonna go all sales-girly and say that this would go with anything!

Description:
14k Gold plated chain & lobster clasp
Vintage clear plastic intaglio
Brass pendant frame

Plastic intaglio measures 1.2 x 1.6 inches
Necklace measures about 30 inches - i like it to hang low on the body - but chain length can be customised to your preference.

Price: SGD$32.00
*Note: Item available only for purchase at Cat Socrates @ Bras Basah Complex

Take Flight

This was made in Germany, around the fifties - sixties (around my mother's age haha). Love the colour and details.

Description:

14k Gold plated chain & lobster clasp

Vintage glass intaglio (background is painted in a red / pinkish tone)

Rectangular brass tab glued onto intaglio

Vintage glass intaglio measures 0.85 x 1 inch

Necklace measures about 24.5 inches in length. (Can be customised to your preference)

Price: SGD$25.00
*Note: Item available only for purchase at Cat Socrates @ Bras Basah Complex

*Note: These are new and unused. However, please note that vintage items are not perfect due to their age. Please do not purchase if you do not appreciate the imperfection that is the essence of vintage. For items made of brass, patina may form over time.

Thank you :)

Happy Feet

2010-03-19T15:07:00.000+08:00

These penguins won't sing or dance for you, but they do make really cute statement to your mobilephone haha.

These are so cute I couldn't resist stringing them together. If you would like other colours, just tell me!

SGD$10 each.

I've used black velvet ribbon for the black penguin, polyester grosgrain ribbon for the aqua and pink penguins.

Work in Progress

2010-03-19T15:01:00.000+08:00

I KNOW!!!

I'm very very behind time. I've been so so busy, I haven't had enough time to complete what i would love to do. Been busy with song recording for my band Redpoll, which i had to do quite a number of times coz I really couldn't get the song :( but all's done now!

I have been working on some new accessories, which I'm very excited to reveal - but mostly still work in progress. Ah, the lack of time. I'm still not done with my Alice in Wonderland collection yet though. I've watched the movie, and was very in love with the colours they used - especially the pale, dusty blue colour on Alice's dresses..

I'll be posting some items up next, some imported, cool finds :)

Till then, have a nice weekend!

I love etsy

2010-03-08T15:35:00.001+08:00

I've finally listed my handmade items on Etsy!
Check me out at the link below :)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Tongatwork

I'll be listing my handmade items there from now onwards. So please support handmade!

Other items which are sourced from elsewhere, I'll continue posting them here :)

So do check back often! :)

All mixed up

2010-03-05T09:11:00.000+08:00

Boy, I'm tired.

I was so tired i concussed right after dinner last night.

I'm one day behind coz I mixed up the days for this week, I thought Wednesday was Tuesday. So i was rushing for items for Alice in Wonderland I thought Wednesday was Tuesday, I thought - good! I can launch Alice in Wonderland just before the movie launches on Thursday. But oops! It's already Friday.

But anyhow, I'm ready to post them up now! It's not alot, but as usual I'm really excited about it. Whee!!

Gorgeous Rings

2010-03-02T22:37:00.003+08:00

More gorgeous rings!

Flower cluster ring

- in blue

- in pink

Who can resist these gorgeous clusters of Acrylic flower and rhinestones set in a gold plated ring?

Size: blue - about size 8 (about 18mm diameter)

Size: pink - about size 7 (about 17mm diameter)

*Note: for gauge on ring size, see link at bottom of this page

Price: ~~SGD$27.00 each~~

SALE: SGD$20.00!

Pearl cluster ring

Cluster of pearls and rhinestones set in gold plated ring.

Size: 9 (about 19mm diameter)

Sold

*Note: for gauge on ring size, please see link at bottom of this page

Garden ring

Bee flying atop a cluster of hand painted enamel flowers!

Size: 9 (about 19mm diameter)

~~Price: SGD$27.00~~
SALE: SGD$20.00!

*Note: for gauge on ring size, please see link at bottom of this page

Double vision ring

Hand painted enamel, plated gold ring and glass stone. It's like wearing 2 rings!

Size: Ring is expandable

(Sold)

Super cute Mickey mouse ring

Hand painted enamel

Size: Ring is expandable

(Sold)

Bouqet Ring

Ring featuring bouquet of flowers

Hand painted and set in rhinestones

Size: Ring is expandable

~~Price: SGD$19.00~~

SALE: SGD$12.00!

These rings are stackable, and delicious enough to eat!

- ice cream stick ring (Sold)

- ice cream cone ring

- rocking horse ring (Sold)

- tomato ring

- yellow cupcake ring (Sold)

- white cupcake ring

Size: Rings are expandable

~~Price: SGD$11.00 each~~

SALE: SGD$8.00 each!

*Note: please understand some imperfections will be inherent for hand painted items

My ring sizes are according to this link here: http://www.jewelrylist.com/sizer.pdf
Please read terms and conditions for ordering of items

Of Woodland Creatures & Rings

2010-03-02T22:06:00.002+08:00

These are some good finds that I've brought in for sale! Enjoy!

Rabbit Ring

- very Alice in Wonderland!

Antiquated Brass (please note that for brass, patina may form over time)

Size: 6

Size: 5.5

Sold out

*note: for gauge on ring size, please see link at bottom of this page

Bird Ring

Antiquated Brass

Size: 5 - (about 16mm diameter)

(only 2 pieces available)

Sold Out

*Please read terms and conditions for ordering of items

* For gauge on ring size, please see this link: http://www.jewelrylist.com/sizer.pdf

Work in progress

2010-01-20T14:55:00.000+08:00

TA DA!! This... is.. my.. work table. Very economical, $9.90 from Ikea. Sometimes i feel like I'm working at a sweatshop haha. I'm sooooooooo longing for a proper workspace...

Notice the panda head? It's a panda quilt cover / bed sheet set i lugged back alone from Shanghai last year. Cost me a hefty sgd$200+... (probably less than 150 threadcount) but i love it to bits :) it's way cute beyond words... I nearly bought a sgd$400+ wedding bedsheet set that time but thank god that shop didn't accept international credit cards!

Sometimes, Some days.

2010-01-20T14:11:00.000+08:00

About me:

Some days I feel like I am the most incredible woman in the world,
Some days I find it impossible to lift my finger to do the most menial tasks.

Some people take my kindness for weakness. Sometimes I let it go; sometimes (most of the time) I morph into the ugliest person in the world. I have a lot on my mind these days because I’m getting increasingly frustrated at work (under-valued, under-utilised, not gainfully employed), and having the “I wanna leave but I can’t” syndrome.

Sometimes, I am convinced that what I’m about to do is wrong.

Sometimes, I am frustrated that people tell me I should be looking for another job. It’s just another way to tell me to wake up my idea because my plan to start a business is crappers. Most of the time, I keep my thoughts to myself because I find it very tiring to explain myself.

Well, it’s time to bring out the “you only live once / you are only young once” theory (which I find easier to type it out in words). I applied it once and I think it was one of the biggest achievements I ever had. Well I was (and still am inherently) an introvert ever since I was young. It didn’t help that I wasn’t a good looking teen, and was bashed for being ugly :(. Till today, I still remember adults who made mean remarks like I look like a maid, I’m not pretty and I’ll forever be fat. Until now I can’t fathom why people can be so mean. I never dared to speak up to strangers. I was so quiet people thought I was a mute (my mother told me). But… I don’t talk much but I can sing. I would listen to my father sing on our home ktv set and learn those dowdy hokkien songs by heart. As I grew up I would sing along pop songs and thought, hey I could sing as well as those singers too… or watch competitions on tv and secretly thought, hey I can sing better than you…

But of course I never did dare think of displaying my talent in front of total strangers. Until uni, when there was a singing competition held in school, I was contemplating whether to join or not, a friend told me that we are only young once and I should go for it. I finally did buck up the courage to join…I had only 2 supporters at the competition then. Next thing I knew, BAM! I won first place. BAM! I had the opportunity to sing at a music café. BAM! I formed a band with friends turned bros. BAM! I had the opportunities to sing at events, on the radio, esplanade, etc etc. Just one tiny step from me opened so many doors of opportunities. Made a lot of boo boos along the way (I even went off key on national radio), I really learnt a lot, the exposure made me more confident; I am more comfortable being in my own skin. Most importantly, I dared to try and it got me somewhere.

I just don’t understand why trying to start a business can’t be the same. I know there are other pulling factors like money but what I mean is the spirit…the spirit of daring to try and daring to fail. Of course I’m not so self delusional… because I do have my fears of failing too. But I always tell myself, I am only young once…if I do not try, I do not know and I will become a “shoulda woulda coulda” person.

Wish me luck, will you?