LUCKY DAY / 幸運日

每次推出一個產品之後，我得放慢腳步好好搜集靈感。今天本來計畫一早起來寫寫書法，修身養性， 想不到打開信箱就發現我的第一筆交易！小雪在客廳忙弟弟婚禮弄得焦頭爛額，我卻忍不住抱著她又叫又跳，之後忙了一整天，終於把顧客的貨品寄出去。

Every time when I have brought forth a new item, I have to take my time the next day to collect inspirations. I had planned a relaxing morning for writing calligraphy to stay zen, but when I opened my email box, guess what? I received my FIRST transaction order! Mom was busy preparing Jei's wedding in the living room. I couldn't help jumping and shouting at her. It took me a whole day to prepare the package and mail it to my first customer.

最近開始不在意白頭髮了，我洗澡的時候還會對它們說謝謝，是它們幫我想出許多好主意。

Lately I have been less obsessed with my gray hair. When taking a shower, I even say thanks to them. It's they that help me come up with so many good ideas. 

到了傍晚之際，我又得到我的幸運星幫助，訂了第二筆交易，今天一整天都覺得世界真美麗！明天還要繼續努力！

By this evening, I had won my lucky star's help and got my second deal. I am really in seventh heaven today! I'll head into tomorrow with more zeal!

seize the time / 一年當三年

上個月過著步調倾向緩慢的生活，這一週卻越轉越快，我想到去了英國的佳瑜說，她要把這一年當三年用，我感受到她說這話背後的熱血，同時還要記得完美包括放鬆。

Last month I was still taking my time, but this week I have slept less and worked more. I constantly think of the words of Natalie, who went to the UK a month ago. She said that she's going to turn one year into three. I feel the fire behind these words, but meanwhile, I have to bear in mind that perfection includes letting go as well.

Caterina給了我一張產品的建議清單，週末在誠品看到土耳其籃的皮革帶時有了靈感，書籤上如果別上如此美麗的顏色，看來一定會賞心悅目。至於書籤的功能，都是為了暫時放下書本，休息或工作去，我想了十四件事，做成了一組十四張書籤。

Caterina gave me a long list of potential products. I was inspired when I glimpsed at the turquoise leather at Eslite. It should look good on a bookmark. Bookmarks are used when we stop reading to take a break or work. I thought of fourteen patterns and made a set of 14 bookmarks.

本日一物：實用書籤組─一套十四張

object of the day: handmade bookmarks used for practical functions--a set of 14 bookmarks

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80902768/handmade-bookmarks-used-for-practical?ref=pr_shop

courage set / 勇氣包

我一直都是必須為某個人或某些人創作的，所以即使目前以製作產品為主，我的靈感還是來自身邊的人，這樣創作的過程才會快樂。很多時候新點子產生於和別人的閒聊，前幾天和美燕說完話，馬上就想到了勇氣包，因為我們需要鼓勵的時候，並不一定有朋友親人在身旁，這時如果可以拿出勇氣包，隨意抽一封小卡，馬上就元氣滿滿！

I need to create for someone for some people. Even though my main target is producing products, most of my inspirations still come from folks around me. For me, that is the happiest form of making something. Often new ideas spring from pointless chitchats with others. For example, my conversation with Meiyen a few days ago made me come up with the courage set. After all, we might not have someone next to us when we are low. At this moment, if we can draw an envelope from the courage set, we'll be recharged with vibes right away because of the words of encouragement!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80368327/healing-cards-card-set-of-6-each-card-3?ref=pr_shop