I'm Moving...On =)
Friday 20th November 2009
It is 6.43 and I am waiting for Beni to pick me up so we can go out for Sushi. So got like an hour to burn so I decided to blog n update you guys =)
So alot of you may already know that I have decided to move to Hong Kong for a year or two. I know I will learn more as a person over there. I am going to expand Bubbi Tshirts into a full clothing line. I will be making the move very soon. Less than a month's time. I know I will be leaving everything behind but this what life is about. Experiencing different things. You don't wait for opportunities to happen, you got to make them happen yourself.
I have never been the brightest crayon in the pack. I certainly never stood out and I have told you guys many many times before, I have to try really hard. But its ok to be like this. Academia isn't everything. You have other areas that can shine. A long time ago, a fortune teller read my palm and told me I will have a great future ahead of me because I have a 'heart of gold'. She told me because I don't seem to over complicate things and because I think pure, I act pure. Most of all, she told me its my personality that is going to take me to places. Now at that time I was like 'Oooook'. because I was serving her in a restaurant and she randomly took my hand and put it in her face lol. Now I certainly don't believe in palm reading but today I have to agree with her. It's also your character that is going to make you shine. I don't know if I'm a kind person or not. I just know Life is so much simpler and enjoyable when one is happy. Good pwns Evil.
I worked very hard in uni for a degree that meant nothing to me. I learnt nothing in university. I'm not trying to discourage those out there in university because frankly,I was studying a course that means nothing to me. But I feel annoyed when people say 'You're so lucky'. It's not entirely luck. I made it happen didnt I?
Luck CAN be a skill. I made videos on youtube as a hobby while I worked in a chinese. It took away my stress and I escaped in my own little world. Youtube has been a door to a whole new life for me. I work hard making my videos but it has never felt like 'work' to me.
I love doing what I do. From something so little, I decided to create my own tshirt line. It was a gamble but it paid off because I believed in myself. I hope HK will teach me alot of things and I know it is a hit/miss but i'm willing to take the leap. The tshirts sold very well and in order to expand things, I know HK is the step to take.
As for the BBC thing, I guess it will have to work around my clothing range. I would love to try TV presenting and acting but my heart tells me that Bubzbeauty means much more to me and I'll do whatever it takes to watch it grow =) Its like a baby to me.
My dad had to work as a child and at 15, he migrated to UK to work in the harsh world like alot of our asian parents. He didntk now how to speak the language or anything. But he was willing to try and willing to learn. I will say that throughout my life, I have always lived comfortably and I don't take what he gave us for granted. He has done so well and outdid himself and if I can be half like my dad, I will be so happy. He is my role model.
So guys, appreciate everything you have around you and remember its all from blood, sweat and tears. Be thankful for everything your parents have given you and taught you. My dad tells me that the only way you can ever lose is by not trying.
Now talkin from your average not so bright short asian girl, I KNOW for sure that if you want something enough, you will find your way to make it happen. It's not luck. I don't believe in waiting. I don't believe in fate. I believe everything can be acheived through your own hands. If you have a dream, you have to chase it. Don't stand around and hope for a miracle to happen.
If you want to be something and even though it sounds absurd, as long as it means something to you then go for it!!!! Prove those that doubt you wrong. They are only trying to stop you and you should use their doubt as your motivation to keep going to prove yourself right.
To everybody in UK =) I will surely be back fo sho! UK/northern ireland is my home and I will visit as often as I can. I will miss all my friends but I know you guys will support me. I know I will probably meet a few of you in Hong Kong too ^_^.
I hope one day you will all wake up and feel excited about what's ahead of you. I know everybody is gifted in their own way. You all have potential to shine =)
I will miss everybody and everything in UK but I'm so excited about Hong Kong. It's going to be so exciting working with talented individuals. I'll get to experience the different culture. I am afraid but its a good type of afraid. Because I know no matter what happens, I know I gave it my best shot and I will learn from it.
Life IS about learning right?
I'm clumsy and silly and I make mistakes everyday. But its not about how many times you fall but how many times you get back up.
Wish me luck!
Bubbi/Lindi =) xx
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What you have written in this post is very close to my heart. I am going through, right now, what you've went through in uni. Like you, I also have a dream similar to yours - wish to set up my own clothing line sometime later in life.
I sincerely wish you best of luck. Hope to see you succeed and... maybe work with ya one day. haha! ;)
*HUGS*
What you have written in this post is very close to my heart. I am going through, right now, what you've went through in uni. Like you, I also have a dream similar to yours - wish to set up my own clothing line sometime later in life.
I sincerely wish you best of luck. Hope to see you succeed and... maybe work with ya one day. haha! ;)
*HUGS*
Sorry, I meant this =)
I wish u a lots of luck in Hong Kong. Plz keep making videos (tutorials, comedy, etc)!!! But are you going to be all alone in HK or is someone going with you like your familymember?
xxx
Ailing
I wish you the best!!
i have watched a lot of self-making-videos on line, people teach others doing make-ups and hairstyles, they are all great, but none of them like yours because of you. you are so different(in a good way) and special and that makes your videos stand out. please Do Not forget to make more videos when you're in HK
you are a very clever and smart women. i don't think you're clumsy as me...at least you have a show on youtube and going to have your own cloth range soon..i'm still in school and still not really know when I’m going to be free from my parents.. (i'm 22 living under my parent’s support and taking biochem in a uni..(biochem suck as hell..n i hate it..)
this "moving on" of yours has a huge effect on me. i was planning to go to dentist school just to make my dad proud. But after reading your writing, I just realized.. seriously, I’m going to kill myself if I keep trying to do things that make my life miserable and depressed. i’ve been secretly drawing designs for winter clothes and hitting them under my pillows and bed…I love to draw and play with colors (my dad never did and never will like seeing me drawing.) I’m going to take art classes and going to fashion school. Forget this biochem major and dentist.. ..I just have to lie to my parents for couples of years while I’m going to fashion school..
bubbi, I am very jealous of you.. I’ve been craving for an exiting and fun life like yours…
I wish you the very best.
I've just been so amazed with your talent and creativity..
Its so great you're taking it one huge step forward!!
HK is so cool for its fashion you'll do great!
Are you going to be opening a store in HK?? If so please let us know.. I'll be going to visit HK in April of next year and would love love love to walk into a Bubbi Clothing shop.. Cos I am sooo in love with your tshirts xD
Best of Luck in HK
Don't Forget us. Your UK fans =]
x
ur my inspiration to go after what i wanna pursue and not what people want me to do.
keep on doing what u do best !
You truely have a heart of gold.
Everytime something comes out of your mouth it is always something inspirational and close to the heart.
i wish you the best of luckk and hope that your clothing Line is a huge success.
i hope to see more of you and pleasee do not stop making your wonderful videos.
Because they really inspire me to achieve my goals in lifee. Best of luck! i'll miss you!
Bella/Bellalinaa.
I was just reading throught this blog (well, obviously) and it is so inspirational - my heart really goes out to you and I genuinely, sincerely wish you all the best, always.
I love that you are taking a risk and you're so optimistic and proactive - it's really giving me a (metaphorical) kick up the backside - i should really get going! I'm 19 and this is my gap year before starting university where I want to study psychology but because of family problems and future concerns I've been thinking about changing course - but I know that this is what I'm passionate about so I should really do what I love, right?
And fir now, I really need to get a job!
anyway,
take care
:D
can't wait to see more of your updates about life in Hong Kong :D
I was just reading throught this blog (well, obviously) and it is so inspirational - my heart really goes out to you and I genuinely, sincerely wish you all the best, always.
I love that you are taking a risk and you're so optimistic and proactive - it's really giving me a (metaphorical) kick up the backside - i should really get going! I'm 19 and this is my gap year before starting university where I want to study psychology but because of family problems and future concerns I've been thinking about changing course - but I know that this is what I'm passionate about so I should really do what I love, right?
And fir now, I really need to get a job!
anyway,
take care
:D
can't wait to see more of your updates about life in Hong Kong :D
Love, Melissa.
So, that's why I truly wish you the best in Hong Kong or whenever you are, because you really deserve it. Your personality is great and i'm pretty sure that's because you have a wonderful family too.
Good luck!!!!
An asian fan from Brazil.
I wish you the very best of luck from the bottom of my heart that everything goes well for you because you deserve it. Take care, behave well and more blessings will come your way. =^_^=
you should be proud of yourself, you have a great carreer ahead of you :)
thanks so much xxx
I never leave a comment to you but i have been watching ur post and video for a long time. And I m from HK.Haha. It really surprise me when i know u are coming to HK. Anyway...hope you will enjoy ur life here.
SO GO AND CONQUER YOUR DREAMS
I remember when I was a kid I went there for three weeks on vacation. And I missed Canada so much. But yeah, it's exciting and thrilling; has it's bad sides, but you'll be fine. =]
Best Wishes!
And you're very smart. Street smart, not academia smart. That's important.
x x x
i know your already in HK now but i hope everything carrie son going well and remember this Bubbi (:
sophie thinksyour AMAZING! and that your an inspiration to everyone! x x xx
oooooo and im from hk :) EVRY1 was soooo excited that your gonna come to hk and make more movies here :P
HK places that you NEED to go to:
The Peak (There's a nice view :)) (place: forgotteennnn soriiizzz) (TIP: GO WHEN ITS A SUNNY DAY)
The IFC 2-3rd tallest building in the world (I think) (Place: Central)
and we wish we can see you in hk :)
and btw, your so adorable and pretty :)
pst... me and my friends are really jealous :D teehee
love ya and ill try to see you soon :)
xjuju~*
oooooo and im from hk :) EVRY1 was soooo excited that your gonna come to hk and make more movies here :P
HK places that you NEED to go to:
The Peak (There's a nice view :)) (place: forgotteennnn soriiizzz) (TIP: GO WHEN ITS A SUNNY DAY)
The IFC 2-3rd tallest building in the world (I think) (Place: Central)
and we wish we can see you in hk :)
and btw, your so adorable and pretty :)
pst... me and my friends are really jealous :D teehee
love ya and ill try to see you soon :)
xjuju~*
I'm like you. I've never been stood out and I'm really average. I'm currently in university, studying something that doesn't motivate me. I can study it, but in my heart I know that this won't be my future path. I have a dream which is go to Taiwan to study chinese. I've always thought it's impossible, but I've worked for it. I went to chinese courses and I'm doing there well. And today I found out that my chinese lang. teacher knows a lot about scholarships in Taiwan! I never knew he could know about that. I was so happy to hear it. So after vacation I'll talk with him and hope everything will work out.
And besides this you've motivated me to me myself. I always wanted to wear cute asian style clothes (from yesstyle.com , I'm not asian though) and do cute hairstyles which look really cool but in my country you don't see people wearing those.. And thanks to you I decided to be who I want to be. I got new clothes from yesstyle and now I do my hair however I want. And I like the feeling when someone will say that I've got cute clothes/hair. But if there wasn't you, I don't know how long it would take for me to understand all this.
You really are like a little angel. I love your view to world. So pure and innocent. You are awesome person and I really wish success for everything you do. I'm sure your clothing line will do well. I hope it there will be international shipping, then I can also buy something
Thanks again and take care!
Your bubscriber Siiri.(From Estonia)
~ Cin
i now its kind of late but, i just want 2 wish u luck and i think your gonna have a really great time !!!and i just wanna say that u will always make the godd decisions in life !!
-xox- anna
Ps: I really love your videos and....
i hope u will make some more 4 us !!
WrIte Me bAcK oN My EmAil ( Plz) !!!!
p.s: can you teach me how to make my own site?
Love ua ^_^
I have recently been thinking about , life and what I want out of mine.
After reading this, you made me realise I'm not 'unlucky' in comparison to others. That I have more power, choice and all than I think sometimes.
You are so wonderful. Like the big sister I never had :)
Love Sih