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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Pink my Ride

It has always been my dream to own a pink beetle car! I once said my first car is gonna be a pink beetle and who would've thought it would REALLY BE A PINK BEETLE!!!!!

Even if i could afford a better, more expensive car, i always said it'll be a pink beetle FIRST no matter what. :)


I had a post years back about my dream car and when i posted the picture of it, some people still remember that post! I'm actually really happy people remember my dream car hahaha.

I remember back when i was in primary school, i was CRAZY over Barbie. My Barbie had a huge mansion and drove a pink beetle. The mansion was CRAYYYYY! My neighbor Sheryl & I were Barbie freaks and her collection was even more massive. The amount of money we'd spend on Barbie's clothes and shoes every week was mad. That was when i found my passion for fashion....and my love for the Volkswagon Beetle. 


I am so so so thankful for my bf for helping me make my dream come true! Today he even sent the car for more modification so it'll be even more chio....I really love how it is already but he's like no, i think you need to change to LED lights and this and that. Hmm...great to have a perfectionist bf i guess? Haha. 

The day i got the car in my hands and drove it felt like a dream. IT WAS SO HARD TO BELIEVE THIS CAR IS ACTUALLY MINE. The color is PERFECT. I can't seem to capture the actual color of it but i know i want to do a nice photoshoot with it! I MUST HAVE PICTURES TO REMEMBER HAVING THIS CAR FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE.


Now that this piece good news is out...

ONE MORE I'LL REVEAL IN 1-2 WEEKS TIME! Which is bigger, more exciting news. ;)

Monday, February 24, 2014

Shopify


Running an online business is something a lot of people are doing right now because the overheads are so much lower! If you are intending to set up an online business, the first thing you need is a good e-commerce solution to help you set up your online store. It is best to start with an e-commerce store instead of just doing it on Livejournal or Blogger as it's more professional when you do a proper webstore.

I've used a lot of different e-commerce programs in the past few years because as you know, i've been running an online store since 2007! Believe me when i say i've tried A LOT of programs. Many times, my web store would jam up due to high traffic as the servers always crash. That caused A LOT of inconvenience for me and my customers always felt disappointed. I changed many different programs and it was really tough to find a good one that wasn't too pricey.

Until one day, another online store owner recommended i try SHOPIFY and i never regretted the switch! Gone are the days my web store would crash whenever i have a new collection! The best e-commerce program i've used because it's so much cheaper than the previous one i was using. There were a lot of things i could customize and do on my own (like choosing a theme for the webstore - this can cost up to $1k) so i saved myself A LOT of money.

When i was told that i am going to do a post on Shopify, i was more than glad to do so! I've always wanted to share this wonderful e-commerce solution with all of you.

What is Shopify?
An E-commerce solution that allows you to set up an online store to sell your goods. It lets you organize your products, customize your storefront, accept credit card payments, track and response orders – all with a few clicks of the mouse.

So, how do you set up a store?

You begin with setting up an account with Shopify!

Click here:


How do you choose a theme?


I spent days and nights customizing the theme for www.ohsofickle.com.sg! It's really fun! When people ask me how much i paid to get my web design done, they find it unbelievable when i tell them it's FREE.

You can take a look at the work i did all by myself at www.ohsofickle.com.sg :)


What other awesome features are there in Shopify?

Mobile Site!
Your Shopify plan includes a free, built-in mobile commerce shopping cart. This means your customers can browse and buy from your store while on the go, using any mobile phone!

Many Payment Methods!
All accounts are enabled with PayPal, Google Checkout, and onsite payment gateways. Integrated with over 70 payment gateways in 100 different countries

Support Team!
Available 24/7 TOLL FREE HOTLINE 8001811121

Singtel-Shopify Value-Add Bundle!


And if you are ready to start your own online business now...Shopify is giving 5 of my lucky readers a chance to win a 3-month free Shopify starter kit!

To enter the contest, just email your name, HP number and shop name to contest@gushcloud.com, and explain 1) Why you want to set up an online store and 2) What you plan to sell! 

You’ll be notified via email/phone if you’ve been chosen!

Do note that the contest is only open to Singapore residents.

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Friday, February 21, 2014

SAFER INTERNET DAY (SID)

Safer Internet Day 2014
Let’s create a better Internet together (literally)

Safer Internet Day is an international event that happens on the second Tuesday of February, which took place this 11th February with a global theme of “Let’s Create a Better Internet Together”, brought to us by the trusty folks at Media Literacy Council. The internet will be a much safer place if we learn to adopt the 4 simple values with a sense of urgency:

RESPONSIBILITY
With the various incidents on the internet recently, it reiterates the need for us to reassess our social media habits and start being accountable for our words and actions on the internet. Nothing is really private on the internet and all your information online can be made public if one digs hard enough. Remember, for any fire you fuel, there will always be a victim, and consequences to face.


EMPATHY
Don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you. Before you say anything on the internet, ask yourself :

"Is this true?"
Is what I’m saying a fair statement?
"Is what you're saying helpful or necessary?"

If it isn’t, you could be fueling an (unintended?) fire. Do not feed and participate in a social media justice blindly. Empathy for your fellow human being, no matter how bad that person, is a large part of what makes us humans.

INTEGRITY
Have a moral character - do the right thing, in the right way. Tell the truth, be honest. Even if everyone is doing something, especially if it's wrong, you do not have to participate. By not participating, we eliminate the risk of having an over-reaction (which is highly the usual case of internet brawls), having unrestrained and anonymous viciousness on the internet.

RESPECT
You scold, you swear, you curse – gathering all the wrong instincts in a group. There are certain group dynamics, be it within the blog-o-sphere, within your clique in school… and sometimes we behave like a pack of hounds hunting when rifled. Start showing respect by not shouting, threatening or labeling others (nicknaming is a bad habit). Learn to manage your emotions, handle situations and resolve conflicts civilly, patiently, tolerantly with a stand.

“Yes, somebody has done something wrong, repudiate it, condemn it, but do not lower ourselves to that same level to behave in a way which really makes us a ll so ashamed of ourselves to become abusive, hateful mobs, especially online and anonymously.” - Mr Lee.

Sometimes, it’s about respecting ourselves too. One who revels in another’s punishment, whether deserved or not, reveals a nature which lacks respect and empathy, a very important property of graciousness.

Living in a civilised society, why do we feel the need to gloat at the fallen or celebrate a punishment. The group / herd mentality has proven to bring out the worst in us, because it stops us thinking as an individual and doesn’t allow us to find our moral compasses. Sometimes, all it takes is for you to get off from your computer and reflect on what you have written and you may feel a tinge of embarrassment. 

Every voice counts.


1.     Girlfriend Code


Also, during a meeting i discussed with the team about my post on Girlfriend Code - The Really Wrong Incident. I was concerned if that was considered Cyber Bullying as some people have suggested. Well, am really glad i was NOT wrong by doing a post like that because yes, i am entitled to my own opinions and it's fine to share my views on things. And I make it a point to express respectfully. However, what i did wrong was not giving enough "respect" to her by approving insulting comments and what some of my readers did wrong was hurl negative insults and mean words in those comments. The comment box portion where people left hurtful remarks about "a particular person" would be considered Cyber Bullying as there were a lot of people insulting her and bringing her down. If she could not handle that amount of insults well, she might have done silly things like committing suicide etc. If we did practice the 4 simple values above, i would have gotten the message of "Sisters Before Misters" across without being labelled as a BULLY. Although it wasn't exactly me who was the Bully, but instead it was the people leaving the comments, i had to be responsible for not filtering it and so, i contributed and am also a Bully.

Many people dare to leave mean remarks and insults online as they can remain Anonymous and no one will find out who they are. Most of the time they say things they will never dare say in real life or if they have to use their actual name. When you leave comments in future, leave comments you would be proud of...constructive ones. Think before you type. Not comments you'll be embarrassed of if your identity got revealed, you won't be like "that's not what i said!".

It will mean a lot to me if you are in this with me! We don't want the internet to be a scary place one day right?

Watch the video, Pledge and Cast yourself in the video here:
www.betterinternet.sg

How to Pledge and Cast yourself in the video?


1.     Go to www.betterinternet.sg to pledge and Like the Page



2. Click the red "START NOW" button to begin


3. Create your pledge and video photo then click the round "PLEDGE NOW" button.


4. Preview the video!


5. Don't forget to share it with your friends on your wall!



You can find out more about #sid2014sg on Media Literacy Council (MLC) website at www.medialiteracycouncil.com, or MLC facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MediaLiteracyCouncilSG.


For all my readers, I want to know, what do you think about this interesting campaign after reading my lengthy post? Please take some time to watch the video and pledge. What do you think we can do to promote a safer internet environment?


Comment on this post or write about it on your own social media platforms with the hashtag #sid2014sg!