Justification of handmade and homemade items!

First of all, if you're close to me or if you know me very well, you might know that I have a fetish for non-factory made products. Well... some things only la. Like bags and purses and wallets. And also because it has meaning to it. You know that if you receive something handmade/homemade, the person spend lots of time and effort and sometimes money because one-of-a-kind things doesn't come cheap. That is if they reaaaally made those things themselves. If they cheat and buy handmade/homemade stuff from other people and then pass of as their own masterpieces, f you. 

I just feel like it's more sincere because they take the time to think of what to make for you, how to make it, buy necessary things, spend their precious time making it, wrapping it and also passing them to you. Handmade/homemade stuff is a chore especially when you *I* have no talent in drawing and/or designing. [NOTE] I usually spend hours scrolling though the internet to look for inspiration. Sometimes I try to copy 100% from the original but then because I don't have the materials I often improvise and there I have it! Brand new design originally from me lol.

During the past 2 years, I have been making cards and mini scrapbooks for friends and family. In return, I was hoping for receive handmade stuff from my friends as well. So far I've received a nice felt cookie (very thoughtful because that friend used to call me cookie monster because I love biscuits and cookies) and also a dreamcatcher. Both gifts are very thoughtful, time consuming, and also very sweet :') And not forgetting my mega sized birthday card from my honey <3 <3 <3 That is a very touching gift. Beyond words :')

Oh, and I forgot to take picture of some of them because I tend to make them at the very last minute >< And so, I was mostly always rushing and just forgot/didn't have the time to take pictures. Whatever I have pictures of, I will post them here and also will learn how to put it in my Pinterest page. There probably won't be any tutorials because whatever I make is really simple, do-able in 30mins but somehow it took me the whole day to finish. Procrastinating wtf. http://www.pinterest.com/smallminitiny/ this is my link if you wanna follow me :D 

Here's some preview of what I've accomplished so far! :D

 

Intwerbiew *sobs*

This is the surge of emotions coming from the aftermath of the interview talking. Does that even makes sense? Anyhow, it's the second time I went for the almost same interview and again, I felt like I got nailed by the panels. The first time because... Well, it was my first time, I didn't know what to expect and then this time... It's because I prepared the answers for the past interview, thinking that they'll ask the same questions. I know, silly me, should've prepared better blah blah blah. 

The fact that the interview is over and presumably that they have had already made up their mind, I am still mentally slamming my head on the wall because now I can think of better answers. More elaborate answers instead of a mere 2 to 3 words I said. [Note to self : should've warned them that I'm a little slow when if comes to thinking of brilliant replies. Although I did tell them that I was not the faster learner *shrug*] 

Also, I made it sound like the past 2 years was hell when actually, it wasn't that bad! I guess I just panicked and didn't really get that part of my thoughts and feelings out. And so I sounded like a whiny little bitch (in which I might have to agree ><) but actually when I was preparing the whole conversation of the interview in my head, I had planned to make it sound like I've learned from that 2 years.

The whole journey home was like hell. Both times. I kept getting bright answers that came a little too late. *not good being pressured* The interviewers asked a question and expect you to answer them immediately and for the record, having 3 people stare at you (although they try to assure you that this is a friendly interview to get to you know. Sorry honey, doesn't work! Being in a room that's too cold doesn't help too. More blood is used to warm my body thus lesser blood goes to my brain to think of better answers. My my, I did well in bio) I'm no good being pressured like that!  

But I guess that's the kind of scholars they want. Students who can answer confidently right after you shoot them because they have a reputation to uphold. It's a damn well prestigious university! No wonder everybody goes "ohhhhhh" when you say you want to study there. I guess I won't be too wrong to say I didn't make the cut :( don't dare to dream of getting the scholarship no more

One thing I should also say is that I am like a book. On the surface I might look boring and just 'meh' but if they hang in there and get to know me, I'm one heck of a person. Then I should finish by saying 'don't judge a book by its cover' OMG that will be one heck of an answer to say during interview right? Okay. Too bad this fantastic idea came when I'm on the way home. 

Another thing... In the first interview, they asked, "who is your idol and why?" That time I blanked. For the gazillionth time. No kidding. I replied, "well, I have no idol in particular because I learn from the people around me. There's a friend who I learned from, to be happy-go-lucky all the time, and also to try look for the silver lining no matter what and from another friend, I learn how to be hardworking and also another friend who I learn how to be patient. I believe we can learn something from anyone we meet" they asked and insisted again "name us an idol, and influential figure" *me thinking omgggg this is deep shit man. I don't idolize Obama or Nicol David or Tony Fernandez* So I insisted that I really don't have anyone in particular that I idolize. I could've said my mum but I didn't because that's so cliché. That's what people write in essays! The tearful heart jerking story about a fake sob story to impress the markers. I believe most of the time markers fall for it and forget that it's an English test and then evaluates it for the good storyline wtf. But seriously. We learn something from anyone and everyone everyday! No matter who you talk to, be it your grandparents, your parents, your kids, the postman, the gardener, etc. We just don't realize it because we're too busy doing something else. But if we just sit down and think of it, I'm pretty sure we can think of something. 

I was definitely nailed in the interview. Get it right. I DID NOT NAIL THE INTERVIEW. IT NAILED ME. HARD. I felt so defeated even before it was over wtf. They asked me things that I thought I would eventually learn or pick up during my time in uni. But it seems like I have to know all that before I even start studying. On top of that, I was very underconfident? I thought uni was the place where people grow and develop self confidence and also learn more about their strengths and weaknesses. If I have had already know all that, wouldn't I leave uni being pretty much the same person? Except that I have a degree in my hands. Strangely, I've always thought that we leave uni with a cert in our hands, experience in our respective fields, wisdom and knowledge not only of wider aspects and topics but also of ourselves besides gaining confidence. And of course, I tried to sound like I am confident and know myself very well. Should've be more truthful and just admit to them that I have very low self esteem and maybe used some reverse psychology to convince them into offering me the scholarship :( IDIOT Now that I think of it, I should've asked them "isn't uni the place where people learn more about themselves and also gain confidence?" God knows what they will reply me, but I'm curious... Hmmmm

Oh wells, what I learned from this is that... No matter how long and how much you think you have prepared for an interview, it ain't gonna be enough yo. Don't be overconfident (not that I ever was) and also, don't be underconfident (that was certainly me! Sadly) Hmmmm this is the first post in my blog that's all words and no pictures. I had actually started blogging again right after the interview 2 years ago in hopes of improving my English vocab. Yeeap! Not really helping. But it's really something! The feeling when you pour your soul out in writing. It's indescribable and not to mention, surprisingly soothing I guess it gives me a sense of accomplishment. Jotting down how I felt about the whole experience, good or bad and what I learned from it.

Anyways, this post might be a boring one which most all of you will just scan though or not read at all, but this is by me, for me, and to me. Future me's. For the future me to read through the thoughts of a 20 year old me. To reflect on the person I used to be and also to think about the kind of person I have become. Hello future me :D I'm not making much sense now, but hopefully I will. Kthanksbye

Markets!

This is no typical pasar malam okay? I would say this is slightly atas but not so atas? Hahahhaha. Anyways, this is like sort of a bazaar that is held fortnightly at The School, Jaya One. That's in Jalan University, Petaling. So I was told about this from Cynthia, the owner of Tanksfor5. I've talked briefly about this in my older post >>> http://smallminitiny.blogspot.com/2014/04/part-ii-of-big-celebration.html Anyways, on the 12th April which was a Saturday, Alisha and Joyce and me went to Markets! 

   Selfie in the car
  

 
Nice Easter egg welcoming us at the entrance of The School, Jaya One

The biggest thing we see here when we reach

Swap Party!

Basically, you pay an admission fee of minimum RM5.00 (we paid RM5 each #themalaysianway #paytheminimum!) and you bring anything that you don't want or need to exchange with something else that catches your eye. Think one man's trash is another's man treasure. Something like that. I brought a nice baby blue off shoulder crop top that I couldn't wear, totally new okay? I was kinda disappointed that some really bad people treated this as a dumpster. I mean you should've seen I should've taken pictures (fail blogger fml) of the stained clothes, clothes which rubber elastic has been stretched like a hammock, etc. And some clothes there smell mouldy. Omg these people! Geramnya!!!! Anyways, you bring an item and then you'll get a coupon which you can use to exchange for something you want from the whole pile. And this is for charity okay?!! Admission fee is collected to be sent to the CHOW KIT YOUTH

1 pre-loved item = 1 coupn = 1 new pre-loved item!

Well anyways, I think the organisers of this Swap Party could do better. I mean, it is not stated what kind of items could be brought over to swap. When we reached there, the girls there told us that we could bring clothes or books, or any items to swap wherelse in the poster, it only showed shirts. And they didn't even warn people to bring stuff that are in a good condition! This is so unfair for those who brought nice stuff and couldn't find any good stuff there because some people decided to dump their spoilt stuff there and expect to bring home nice stuff. 

Poor Joyce, she brought so many nice dresses that she doesn't want anymore. I don't know why she has so many nice ones. I'm guessing maybe it's because she got tired of them already? Or maybe she has soooo many other nice dresses and she needs to make space in her wardrobe? 

But still, I managed to find a really nice white dress from the big pile of mess. Surprisingly it fits me perfectly and it wasn't too long. This is a really important point you know! Because I need to alter the length of most of my clothes. Especially long pants. Oh, but I have to mention that although it fits me nicely, it is kinda uncomfortable to wear. It's the fabric la. Although it has inner lining, I can still feel all the tiny strands of fabric pricking me. Haihhhhh that's probably why the previous owner discarded the beautiful but thorny dress. But then again, where's beauty without a little pain? ;)

A colourful bunny piñata welcoming us (and also to cover the big bundle of mess)

One of the stalls which offers paper goods! Omgggg I love all of them #paperkilleralert

Badges from funky warnings to memes to kpop to adventure time. Okay sorry for the blur pictures. Very paiseh to take pictures of their booths without asking

Accessories!!! Cause you can never have too much ;)

Photo canvas from EFSEE designs. They handmade everything and they also do customisation!

https://www.facebook.com/EFSEEdesigns

http://ihandmadethis.blogspot.com

And and andddd!!! They were selling this whole row of 10 colours for RM15!!!! Omgggg I've been kicking myself for not buying it!!! :(

 SEE??!!! Typo is selling ONE for RM15! ASDFGHJKL!!!

Another paper stall!!! Had to force myself to not even look at them. Because I haz no self control

A temporary tattoo stall! Now here's something unusual! The watch tattoo is soooo cool btw! I was too broke to buy this (nice things which are not exactly useful or than being cool)

Make your own accessories stall! Okay somehow this is really common. I think I spotted 4 of this kinda stalls

twenty3 WAREHOHUSE SALES!!!

I got a red dress and a cream tutu skirt from here!!! Omgggg the owner, Sheryln is really sweet. Her sales is RM65 for 2 items (RM32.50 each), rm100 for 4 items (RM25 each!!) and RM200 for 10 items (freaking RM20 eachhhh!!!!!). I wanted to get 2 items and Alisha also wanted to get 2 items which means we can get RM25 for each item! That's a good bargain already! And to top it off, we were allowed to combine our items with this big group of girls who wanted to get 8 items. They needed another 2 more items to make it RM20 for each piece and Sheryln let us combine our items so all of us get to buy at the lowest price, at RM20 each!!! She has marketing strategy covered! GREAT DEALS, GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE, NICE & FASHIONABLE CLOTHES, GOOD QUALITY, ETC!!! Definitely buying stuff from her again! Click >>>> http://www.twenty3.my

More clothes inside The School!!! or is it Pop? I'm still confused

Masking Tape i.e washi tape

Omggggg melts <33333

One of the few stalls selling dreamcatcher. Somehow everyone's making and selling dreamcatchers nowadays

This is Alisha buying her bracelet from one of the many almost-same stalls

So Fetch. I remembered this term being said in Mean Girls. Ehem! On the serious note, They carry clothes, bags, necklaces, earrings, pouches, etc. They haz nice accessories! Omg I wish I brought more cash 

And also not forgetting, tanksfor5!!! It was Cynthia who told me about this little event and I'm really thankful for that. Don't know if she remembered me or not but oh wells

Entrance of The School, Jaya One from the side. With behind the scenes of some food stall

Another food stall which I didn't get the chance to buy :((( 

There's so many other stalls here that I forgot to take pictures of and also sooooo many food stalls that I didn't see! But I can definitely smell them. I remember smelling pizzaaaaa. I was so hungryyyyyy I almost died, but then it started pouring heavily and we got a little wet trying to run back to the basement, into the car. 

Spotted this cute little snake thingy on the way back to the car

These are sooo cute also right!!! Wanted to sit on them to pose for pictures, but they look kinda fragile and I don't weigh a feather you know? And there's also the DO NOT SIT sign :( humphhhh


Then in the car, Joyce brought out thisss!!! Bless her soul because I almost died of hunger. Btw I'm sad because I didn't get the chance to explore for food. Blaming it on the rain! We have no idea what this is... But I think I tasted almond and sugar and something sweet and salty... Almost like macaroons, but there's something different there with a hint of caramel... Hmmmm would someone please shed some light thank you. It's from m'lune btw as you can see

Tryin to take a nice picture in the car but it's impossible. I tried. And we were too hungry to wait for a traffic light so that I can take a nice, clear photo. Food waits for no one!

I like their cute smallminitiny macaroon, cake and cookie icon/logo
 https://www.facebook.com/mlune.my 
See I so good to go type out and provide their link here for you guys
  

 OMGGGGG!!! THEY HAZ MACAROOOOOONNNNSSSSS!!!! which I didn't see

 The same heart-shaped god-knows-what-its-called. Okayyy after some deep FB stalking, I finally found out what it's called. Caramel Dacquiose. You're welcome

 Pretty girls serving customers

And...guys. Smart marketing strategy. To attract both sexes. Kudos m'lune!

 *Please note that the very nice and clear pictures of m'lune is stolen from their FB page. TQ*

Trying on the same top together in different colours :)

I just met Joyce earlier that day and I think we had quite a lot of fun for a first meeting. Joyce is Alisha's cousin btw. She's very interactive and was really sweet to me. Probably because we're only a year apart so there's no age gap. Can totally outcast Alisha dee. HAHAHAHHAHA This 2 people have so much in common like dimples, beautiful features, and also the same amount of sampatness. 

They spotted their uncle and aunty from afar, looked at each other (gave the are you thinking what I'm thinking look) and then ran over and screamed at the relative to get their attention. The whole incident was just too funny. From the way the look at each other, to the way they ran and also to the way the shouted. Makes you wanna chuckle but also face palm the wall. 

A selfwie of the 3 prettwie girls lol so perasan macamyestapibukan

 

A picture of Misiao and Alisiao because we had the same top and matching colour shorts. And the same leg pose wtf

I saw this crop tee with the number 28! It's so rare to see this number printed! too broke to buy lol
 

Oh oh tee dee plus Alisiao's elbow

 Haul of the day!!! From the top, red dress and cream tutu skirt from twenty3, floral print and white dress from the Swap Party, bakers twine from Fabric Fanatics, bunny ears scrunchie from Dreamscape, free tank top and coupon courtesy of tanksfor5 and also my cat ear hairband from idk where. Soweeee

 

My cat ear hairband. Only RM8! :D 

Our free bunny ears scrunchies from Dreamscape We each chose different designs :)

We just had to like and share this picture advertizing that they're here at Markets on Facebook to receive their FREE GIFT #goodmarketingstrategy
  

This is the FREE GIFT! Pretty sweet eh?

Bakers twine!!! Only RM7.50 for so much!!! OMG such a great deal!

The wide selection from Fabric Fanatics on that day! picture stolen from their FB page

I compared the quantity and prices already, Typo (one of my favourite shops btw) sells them at RM17.50 for about half the amount that Fabric Fanatics offer! #daylightrobbery #dontbuyfromtypo

Thank god I never bought this from Typo although I want it so badly not that I realllllyyyyy needed it... ><  Moral of the story! Be patient and wait for me to blog about it lol. Oh, and check out >>> https://www.facebook.com/fabricfanatics.shop NOWWWW!!! They're having sales! Arts and Crafts lovers, don't miss out okay?!!!

Front and back of the freebie pack we got! Tanksfor5 is so generous, they gave out free tank top to the first 300 people who registers at the Goodies Booth. We weren't the first 300, definitely, but somehow we managed to get the goodies! Sheer luck :D although there's not many nice designs to choose from, but we're lucky enough to be able to get this already! Damn happy

 

Contents : Market's magnet and more discount coupon! Although, you have to spend a minimum amount before you're entitled to the 20% discount :(

Owkkwayyyy the enddd. Hopefully they will organize this again so that I can bring more friends to enjoy with me :D FYI, I'm promoting all these brands because I think their things are nice and also I would like to share all these with my readers if any*

[NOTE] I'm not paid because I'm still too unknown and influentual to be paid, let alone asked to promote their things. Hahahahhahahahhahahhahahahaha