YOUTH'09

Update: Decided to go on Sunday instead as we'll be able to catch more things we're interested in then. Plan to stay from 2pm-8pm and my very first stop? Bazaar la! =P

I will be there this weekend! Already got my priority pass too! ^_^ Probably Saturday as to make the most of it in one go. The boyf will be going for the Battle of the Bands, the open mic sessions and acoustic stage; a friend will be going for the 8TV Casting Call; another friend is probably in for the Cosplay Competition and the gaming fun. Been trying to get yet another talented friend to join the Expression Photography Contest but no luck yet =/ As for myself, I am looking forward to checking out the parkour performance but most of all the Youth Designer Festival especially, of course, the Creative Mafia. So there will be quite a bit of things to review when I get back *excited*

I know, I know, I'm probably not going to be able to catch it all in one day. But it's exams for The Pauper and she does not have her own transport =( This will be my first time attending this sort of event. I had wanted very much to go for Urbanscapes and I did make it for UOX Play. But this festival certainly seems to exceed both in scale and feel. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to meeting some of the blogshop owners, or seeing them at least. I know I'll be too shy to say hi >_>

Items on The Pauper's shopping list:
1. A top as a birthday present for mom :]
2. A necklace or charmbracelet for a girlfriend who shares mom's birthday Decided to customize at Chatterbeads
3. Bags, because all of mine are shot to hell -_-
4. New clothes for CNY, I've been saving my shopping for this =P
5. Shoes to go with above CNY clothing =P

Not bad for a first week

I had meant to keep on writing regardless of whether people enjoy reading this blog or even visit. I had prepared myself to brave the fearsome blogshopping masses whom I imagined can rip a reviewer to shreds simply by dismissing just another fledgling blog. I was bracing myself to be marginalized from other reviewers because I didn't plan to write and make selections as they do.

Then all the nice emails came in and tore down my defences.

Writing is the one thing I truly love but have neglected for far too long in fear of not being good enough. Having readers enjoy what I come up with means so much more to me than they will probably ever know.

The Pauper's Wishlist is appreciated. This is a statement I make not with feelings of pride, but of humility. I almost dare not speak of it lest it fades like the shimmers of a dream at that instant of waking. Now, I thank you for your kind words, blogshop owners, readers, friends. Thank you for your unknowing encouragement, you know who you are.

15 items, 12 posts, and some laughter =P

Credit: Despair, Inc

So much for the Big Plan

Initially, the idea behind the Big Plan was to have every necessary element in place before launching The Pauper's Wishlist at the stroke of the New Year to much excitement and fanfare.

The Big Plan involved developing the ultimate review blog that holds that edge over the rest with its fresh breath of originality and functionality.
The Big Plan involved building more than only a blog, but an creative identity that will snag both interest and income.
The Big Plan involved networking with that personal touch to blogshop and fashion site owners by informing and inviting them individually.
The Big Plan involved generating hype in such an angle that shoppers will sit up and notice this kewl new review blog that they can't wait to check out.
The Big Plan involved preparing a mind-blowingly awesome first post that will forever go down in the history of all review blog first posts.

Needless to say, that was not successful>_>

But the Big Plan is still in motion! Just needed some grease in the gears. So keep watching this space!

Here's to a new year, a new endeavour.

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