STRONGER THAN THE STORM

/ Alan Atkinson

It has been a very exciting time during our weekends at Amcorp Mall over the past several weekends. The Batik Influencer has been coming out with several of her new Batik Cape Creations under her JEANNIE’S OWN label in very exclusive, limited numbers. They are usually snapped up before the weekend is up.

I have been meeting multiple numbers of people who are following me on the various social media platforms that I am connected with.

Both, Jeannie, the Batik Influencer and I; are very happy and grateful to all you wonderful people who have come by to visit us for chats. We have learnt a great deal from all of you, especially when you share about your experiences that you have been through. It goes without saying that we’ve had loads of laughter, too. Usually, the joyful and happy noises in the mall, can be traced to out booth.

Over the past few months; we have met many Chinese nationals. They come from various parts of China, bringing the culture of their cities, towns or provinces with them. They are very polite and friendly people. We have also met people from other countries – in fact, I think our booth seems to be a great stopover.

Then, Rigzin Dolma; my best Tibetan friend (the only Tibetan I know) is the “go-to” person even if it is just to have a short chat. Rigzin is very approachable, and is one of the nicest persons I know in the mall.

The Batik Influencer and I will be at the same spot, F1.08 on the first floor, this weekend (tomorrow and Sunday). We look forward to meeting with each and everyone of you; and to meeting and making many, many more new friends.

Aaaah… I’ve got it now.

She seemed so prim and proper. She actually was.

Not just old friends…brothers through thick and thin. Keith Ganesan (centre), business entrepreneur, Harley-Davidson and BMW bikes – chances are you will see him on the road with one of these mighty two-wheeler machines. Here, Keith is with his youngest son, Joel; after acquiring a copy of my recently published book, SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT.

I want…That’s for sure.

I better watch closely how this is done, so that I can demonstrate to my friend the four ways of wearing this JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape.

Prasad with me, receiving his personalised copy of the book.

Prasad, with his copy of my book, SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT.

How do I look in this stunning, one-of-a-kind JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape?

Mother and daughter, both got themselves a JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape, each. They were absolutely thrilled with their choice they made. They are from The Philippines and were down in Malaysia for a short holiday.

Very happy with my “Stronger Than The Storm” tattoo – the latest, perhaps a birthday sort of a thing?

Armin, with his just purchased copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT; and the author of the book.

Here, Armin proudly displays his personalised copy of SPARKS OF JOY -SEIZE THE MOMENT. Some similarities between him and the author.
1. Both are wearing colour matching flat caps.
2. The flat caps match the colour of their shirts respectively.
3. Both are wearing spectacles.
4. Both like a good story when they come across one.

Armin, as he pens down his thoughts as to what makes him happy, in our “What Makes You Happy” journal.

After so many years, the Batik Influencer, Jeannie; with a very dear friend and ex- colleague; Ivy Kong.

Ivy Kong, with her copy of SPARKS OF JOY -SEIZE THE MOMENT.

“To Ivy Kong,
Courage is in the Trying.
Never, never give up!
Live life to the fullest!
Best Regards,
Alan Atkinson
(05/05/2025)” –
personalised in Ivy’s copy of SPARKS OF JOY -SEIZE THE MOMENT.

As Ivy Kong and her daughter, the youngest of three children pay close attention to Jeannie, the Batik Influencer, on the multiple options as to how to wear the JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape; I cannot help but wonder where have all the years flown to. Ivy has two sons.

With a JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape, you will have versatility wherever you are.

They were very delighted to acquire this book, SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT, directly from the author – me.😁

“Dear Mohd Fadzrie,
Live life to the fullest every moment!
Best Regards,
Alan Atkinson”
– personalised message to Mohd Fadzrie.

In remembrance of fellow La Salle Klang 1975 schoolmate, the late Kenneth Loh Chee Wey.

Address:
Amcorp Shopping Mall,
Booth 1.08, 1st Floor, ,
8, Jalan, Persiaran Barat, Seksyen 52 Petaling Jaya, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: July 26thth – July 27th, 2025
Time: 10.00am to 5.30pm (can be extended to 7.00pm)

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