~ S-A-Y-wEn: February 2009

Friday, February 27, 2009

-| Random Rambling |-

2 cents Posted by Samantha at 1:02 PM

It's been ages since I last blog. Not having any writers blocked, just that I was too lazy to write and I was too busy designing, sketching and making new softies. I haven't even made softies samples for Tough Girl101. I don't hate cats but I don't mingle with cats too often so I'm having troubles drawing cute angry cats. Made some sketches of cats but still, am not too happy about them. I'm suffering from "perfectionist syndrome". This is bad. Work is progressing slowly as I'm constantly unhappy with the design and the outcome hence the ripping apart of unsatisfactory softies. Currently I have some legs, hands, tiny lil shirts and a head sitting in my storage box. I don't even know what to do with them! I'm absolutely frustrated!

To fend of those frustrations I've decided to sign up for the gym last Tuesday and went for my first work out session last night with MoofMoof. Miraculously it helped! I ran 2miles = 3.2km on the treadmill (I think I can do more than that because I was hardly tired) followed by some triceps, biceps, legs and abs workout.

Work permit is finally approved and I received my travel documents yesterday. That means I have to start cracking my brain and think of what I want to do. I've been entertaining the idea of the possibility as an interpreter. Despite the fact that I'm unsure if I'm cut out for the job, I've decided to do more research and give it a shot. Every day I tell myself to buckle up and work towards my goal. I have to admit that it's a painful struggle as I can be too laid back and I'm easily de-motivated. The stresses pile on when people do not understand how hard I'm trying and instead they throw in unfair criticism and casting judgmental looks my way. Oh well, tomorrow will be a better day.

Enough rambling and I shall get back to work.

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

-| Ah It Feels so Good! |-

5 cents Posted by Samantha at 4:14 PM

I made my first sale on http://www.etsy.com right before Chinese New Year. It's really rewarding and it made me feel so good. What a good way to start the new year eh?

My softies blog and shop isn't fully set up yet. Once it's all up, I'll post the links here. Below are the 2 piggies that I sold.

(in the picture is Ms.Oinky and Mr.Oinkster)

(PiggiesInLove is a special set for Valentine's Day)

-| A New Goal |-

2 cents Posted by Samantha at 3:22 PM

Long break was good! Now that I'm back, I can be more productive and also, I wanna start living a healthier life.

I used to swim and run alot, like everyday but I haven't being doing any of that for 7 years. Can you believe that? 7 FREAKING YEARS! I started running again today. It's anything but easy. I only ran for 1.5km today and was already gasping for air. Back then 1.5km would have been a peanut. Arghh...Nevertheless, it's still fun and fulfilling.

Anyway the reason I was so hyped up about running is that I bought a new running shoe yesterday; 3-D Cushion with Fit Foam Soft Comfort Footbed technology. It's oh so nice and comfy!