Doing What We Love(V-day Story)

snapshot-148I didn’t know what to name this post ha!

Lately I have been so stressed out…in a good kind of way. (I realize its time I talked about the valentines project I mentioned in the post before.

It all started last year. We came up with a crazy idea of hosting a dinner party for valentines because nothing fun really ever happens around here. So my lil sis was like “hey we could host a party!” and I was like “yeah. Where exactly?” and she was like “I dunno.” We realized it was way too huge a project to carry on with limited funds! And so we thought and thought and thought…and thought till a greater idea came up!

We would make valentine packages for clients and let them pre-order the packages so we can deliver them on the V-day. And so we started the journey with a lot of fear and ambitiousness we pressed on and on got multiple set backs, last-minute scares and heart attacks! But all in all it was a success, way beyond what we even imagined! We got supportive customers who urged us to “continue doing great things”.

This year, we did the same thing(again), but with a better, more well-researched, and professional approach. And the more challenges we got along the way  which were learning lessons for us. This time a lot of crafting was involved. We had to purchase craft paper,  and many other supplies to make paper bags, handmade cards and tags, hand painted and written business cards(the first batch ever!), wrapping the chocolate, the cupcakes and so much more. it was exhaustive but it was worth it in the end.

One thing we learnt through this all is that where your heart it, you will be willing to exert(physics anyone? ha!) energy no matter the strain! We realized we love crafting(duh!). It has been two months of crafting heaven for me because after the venture was over, we found ourselves restless!

There is truly joy in doing what you love  and an absolute bonus when you get paid for  the work done. Every piece of work will come out shining with that personal touch.With this discovery, we are determined to do more of what we love. 

What have you discovered about yourself lately?

🙂

Sophie

PS: Oh and by the way today is the end of February! Please head over to Trevolta and support Louise’s campaign before it ends. Big thanks

PSS: took pictures with my phone cam but it decided to chew them all so pardon my webcam business card image 🙂

The Lord Who Loves

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I have been away for two weeks(!) for a much needed break off things(things!) and It has been a good one. Bee super busy the last week (valentines season ha!) trying to get our brand established and ready to go(will get into details much later) and I can happily say that with the Lord’s help, it was successful(Very). The other day I was reading this chapter and this verse caught my attention. It is comforting and really heart-warming to know that we serve a God of the whole human race. A God who doesn’t discriminate and loves unconditionally. I hope this verse blesses you as it blessed me.

Have a great week.

🙂

Sophie

A Milestone Hit

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So yesterday I hit the huge milestone! (ahem two-zero anyone?) and five years earlier, I thought hitting the huge two-zero would be absolutely magical(teenage naivety!) and well, to be honest, It wasn’t. I had class from 7am to 4pm sans breakfast and lunch(not fun at all) and had to run errands here and there. But when I finally settled down after the day, I realized I am a blessed girl. All the  sweet birthday messages on FB, the hugs at school, my little sister going an extra mile to make the day special(massage yey!) and the sweet video that my friends made for me was all so overwhelmingly beautiful. I didn’t have a party(never have ha!), but realizing I have people I can count on, people who love me, a roof over my head  and the fact that I am still alive till now is more than I could ask for. And I am grateful! Really!

I can’t wait what this year has in store for me(some pretty crazy and amazing things have started happening!).

Thanks to you all who took the effort to make my day worth remembering! Lots of love and hugs!

And just because I can’t stop watching the amazing video that my friends sent me, I thought I would share this one with you all. Perfectly describes me in a beautiful way

Have a great weekend

🙂

Sophie