KICKSTART
When I saw the new modules available in my school, one thing really stood out and it was HATHA YOGA. I thought that only such fun modules were available in the US and now it's available in Singapore?! not to mention, its on mondays, 8.30am and the first thought that came to mind was WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR WEEK RIGHT. As much as I think Yoga would be fun and beneficial, especially because I can't stretch for nuts, the only reason holding me back is also the reason why I think I should start doing yoga: I can't stretch.

While typing this out, the kid on my left is holding his calculator like he is holding his smartphone and doing work. His mum just asked "I want to check what work are you doing", before leaving him to shop. On my right side, two ladies are chatting and doing work together and being all smiles. So I wonder what is the difference between these two. Freedom, autonomy, responsibility. I questioned myself way too many times, why am i studying? As I did not see the purpose of doing so, in the sense that I did not know whether what I would be studying would be of use to me in future. But then again, during my younger ages, I did not know exactly what I wanted as I was still self exploring. I am going to graduate at the end of the year and it feels all too soon that I'll soon say hi to the workforce! And judging by how sloth-y I am, HAHA maybe this isn't going to work out afterall. Just kidding it will work out definitely!

This week has been an exceptionally busy week, with ton of assignments and tests and I've begun to lose track as to what exactly do I need to do. Calling in to my usher leader to tell him that I am too tired to serve so early in the morning today was a red light to me that maybe I should rest more and repay that sleep debt of mine. Judging from my eyebags, I am going to go bankrupt soon with this lack of sleep! But lately, I've been wondering how crazy it is to create a kickstarter campaign for my lego thumbdrives but the other down-to-earth half of me thinks that it's an absolutely crazy idea, as what if it succeeds, how am i going to fulfill the orders. Doubts like if this fails, how it would dampen my hopes on this. and finally the question that continues to remain unanswered: Do i turn this passion of mine into a business. Well at least currently now, I am not doing this for profits so prices are still kept pretty low.


The problem comes when people see thumbdrive -> price. When they don't see thumbdrive -> handicraft effort -> price. Which is kind of disappointing with regards to the appreciation of handicrafts in Singapore. But really with the flooding in of cheap thumbdrives from China, it really sets people's expectations there. There is always a constant pressing need for me to wonder how can i innovate, how can i bring something new to the table, while worrying about the thought that people love my handicraft, but are unwilling to pay for it. Another contending idea is "Why not raise prices?" I've heard so many of my friends say that too. Occasionally, someone from the public would ask me that too. Really appreciate those of you for putting such a high value on my handicrafts!! But that got me thinking how luxury goods are priced and the mentality of, If it is expensive, therefore it must be good.

The only reason why I am not raising prices is so that everyone can enjoy my handicrafts at the lowest of prices. At least the lowest that I can deal with as making every piece requires quite a bit of time and effort. So the kickstarter idea is still...nope. Great deal of inertia to deal with. Plus I want to focus more on my piano practice also. The problem comes when you are so tired out, you can't exactly gym because it will be so ineffective. Neither can you practice piano because you are not giving in your 100% which then comes to the conclusion that sometimes in life, you need to cut things here and there so that you can still produce good quality work. What is the point of doing everything but doing it all in a slipshod manner?


Route In -- Plastic bag in one hand, briefcase in another, graying hair, slouched over.