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SEIZE THE MOMENT WITH BATIK AND SPARKS OF JOY

/ Alan Atkinson / Leave a comment

As the weeks go by, I am being more convinced that the weeks have been shortened to three days, that is Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Where have Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (I have to state the days just in case they may become “things of the past” and get forgotten) gone? Phew! Talk about runaway trains!

Haha! As the saying goes, “How fast time flies when you are having fun” (No “?” because it is a statement, not a question😁).

Yes, we have had a great week, gone by. It may seem that we did our usual. However, if I apply that every moment forward is the future; the moment now is the present; and the moment gone by is the past; then things were actually different. We may have some of our usual family and friends, the time was different, which make the moments at each point of time, different. Which means different experiences.

I believe that we have to embrace and immerse ourselves in each moment. Then, possibly we will not take time for granted. This involves a lot of deep thinking. “To be or not to be?”, that is the question. Haha. I am writing this essay at 3.45am. So, just in case I snooze off zzzzzzzzzz.

Last week, At Amcorp Mall; it was another fun weekend. One of the people whom Jeannie, The Batik Influencer and I, the Hatted Writer; have not met for a long time, since our children were swim training at PADE Supersharkz and competitive swim championships was fellow parent and good friend, Emmanuel Pio. As this guy walked past, I recognised him and called out to him.

Emmanuel looked just the same, maybe a few more strands of grey hair; looking good. It was wonderful to come to speed about his family and ours. Emmanuel has been and is super friendly. With a smile that disarms the strange from stranger, no wonder. He got a personalised copy of my book SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT. We confirmed that our contact numbers remain unchanged and look forward to seeing each other more often.

Danny, who acquired a copy of the book two weeks ago; came back to give some feedback of the book. He loves it.

Danny, who purchased a copy of the book two weeks ago, came by to share some of his thoughts about the book. He likes the book, finding it a good read. He now knows many of the people who are in the book and feels that he has become their friends. It was a wonderful compliment. Danny also bought a couple of items on display while at our booth on his current visit.

“Do I look good?” she seems to be asking; to which the mirror holder answers, “Yes, get it.”.

The Batik Influencer had her fair share of “work” to do. Many of her JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape Creations were snapped up. She was in her element promoting Malaysia in the beauty of her Batik Cape Creations.

Data Nadesan, the proud owner of his very specialised , personalised copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT.

A fellow booth operator, Data Nadesan, acquired his copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT. A well-read person who never seems to have read enough of books, he proudly dictated the personalization of his copy.

Going through key-chains / holders. Many are over 40 years old. The open / lock mechanisms of key-chains / holders are unique to that era.

Here is one happy gentleman, who purchased the Shell Formula 1 Lego set / display. He told me he has two other sets. These sets are more than 15 years old. The Batik Influencer demonstrating the versatility of the JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape Creations.

The weekend was over before we could say, “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”. (1)

This weekend, that is, today, March 29th, and tomorrow, March 30th; we will be at Amcorp Mall, at Booth F1.08, First Floor. The JEANNIE’S OWN label Batik Cape Creations are all limited editions, with a few pieces available. Come early for your choice of design, more so; to ensure you get your Batik Cape Creation piece.

I will be there, at hand to personalise your copy of SPARKS FOR JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT. I will be most happy to chat with all of you on the multiple essays I have written. See you all at Amcorp this weekend.

NOTES:
1. Made popular in the “Mary Poppins” Musical. The word supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is said to be simply a word used as “something to say when you have nothing to say,” but the mouthful of nonsensical syllables certainly has brought cheer to audiences for decades.
It turns out the first established use of the word “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious”—or at least a word that comes extremely close—was not in London, by a mysterious nanny or a chimney sweep. It came from Helen Herman, a student at Syracuse University in 1931. She was a student writer.
Syracuse University News, https://news.syr.edu/blog/2016/12/20/first-known-use-of-mary-poppins-best-known-word-not-in-london-but-in-do/

Address:
Amcorp Shopping Mall,
Booth 1.08, 1st Floor, ,
8, Jalan, Persiaran Barat, Seksyen 52 Petaling Jaya, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: March 29th – March 30th,  2025
Time: 10.00am to 5.30pm (can be extended to 7.00pm)

A FUN WEEKEND SEIZING THE MOMENTS WITH BATIK CAPE CREATIONS AND SPARKS OF JOY

/ Alan Atkinson / Leave a comment

The weekend that was.

What an exciting time last weekend was at our F1.08 booth at Amcorp Mall.

Saturday started with a slow sort of idyllic morning. I guess people were soaking in / absorbing the first morning of the weekend. Many would have been quite reluctant to get out of bed, I guess. Except the Batik Influencer, me, and a whole lot of people in the country. We were up and out of bed at our usual time, like always.

The first thing we do when we get up each morning, is to make our beds. It gives us a sense of accomplishment – one task completed, starting off the day on a right footing.

We loaded the vehicle with all the barang – barang (things that we were going to put up for sale). We were at our booth in Amcorp Mall at half nine in the morning. Got the booth set up in no time at all. Before long, visitors starting streaming in to visit us.

The Batik Influencer, who also happens to be the wife of the Hatted Writer (me); almost immediately was strutting her stuff. Batik was like second nature to her. Both, men and women; were equally interested and impressed. Her Batik Cape Creations under the “JEANNIE’S OWN” LABEL; was fast snapped up.

The Batik Influencer with some examples of JEANNIE’S OWN Label Batik Cape Creations.

By the end of the weekend, the Batik Influencer had many new friends. And, many of the Batik capes; had been acquired by new owners.

Stefanie was one of the earliest in the day to obtain her copy of SPARKS FOR JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT

Andersen Lee, a property investor; was the first to get his copy of my book, SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT. He was thrilled to have his copy personalised by me with a message.

Mr Law Yaw Bang with his personalised copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT.

Soon, there was a steady flow of people enquiring about the book, and other things we had on display. I had the opportunity of meeting many, many (I wanted to use the word “multiple” but [not however] – more ooomph in expression) followers / readers of http://www.leatherpotato.com over the two days at the booth. In the process, many people purchased a copy of my book. All wanted the book personalised with a message from me.

Vanesha, second from right, with her son, her aunt and her mother (far left). She just got her personalised copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT.

It was another great weekend where we had the opportunity of meeting people and making new friends in the process.

The Batik Influencer, doing her stuff with her ultra unique, ultra chic JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape Creations.

There are more than one or two ways of wearing the JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape Creation.

This weekend, we will be at the same booth, F1.08 (First Floor). We are expecting a whole new crowd of people, plus our existing friends.

There are new pieces of JEANNIE’S OWN Batik Cape Creations, however, these are limited. There are always unique and are limited edition in their own right. Come and become owners of one or several pieces. They make amazing gifts, too.

SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT: The book, through the many stories it holds and tells, is a keepsake for people of all ages, both young and older. When you turn each page, the feeling of paper, the scent of ink with words printed in it on each paper, stories that pop up and take you to the scenes like the time when the exhaust pipe fell off the car – a hilarious scene; or when we, as parents, spent 15 hours in a day at the pool just for a 35 second race – the commitment the athletes put into that 35 seconds. These are stories that can be read many times as each time can put the reader in a different scene.

Here is Stefanie with her personalised copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT. Also, notice my latest tattoo?

Zoe, (second from right) my youngest reader / customer, and her family; with her personalised copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT

Among those who obtained their copy were Stefanie; Vanesha; Laura’s (our daughter) sister-in-law, Zoe; Mr Law Yaw Bang and Nur Azalina. Zoe, who will be turning 12 years old; is my youngest reader / customer.

“Interesting…I like”, she seems to be thinking to herself.

Dass of Display Asia, gave me a heads up on what my next book should be about. Admittedly, I have started the “machinery of my mind” as to what my next book should be about.

Nur Azlina, a fellow writer; with her copy of my book, SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT.

I am with Nur Azlina (third from right holding a copy of her newly acquired, personalised copy of SPARKS OF JOY – SEIZE THE MOMENT) and her family.

Come, and bring your whole family, and share your experiences, too. Jeannie and I look forward to seeing all of you. See you there.

Address:
Amcorp Shopping Mall,
Booth 1.08, 1st Floor, ,
8, Jalan, Persiaran Barat, Seksyen 52 Petaling Jaya, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: March 8th – March 9th, 2025
Time: 10.00am to 5.30pm (can be extended to 7.00pm)

THE BATIK INFLUENCER. THE HATTED WRITER. THE WEEKEND.

/ Alan Atkinson / Leave a comment

Hello, hello, hello, everyone. Good morning. Great start to the weekend. This early Saturday morning’s weather is a bit gloomy, however, it is still fine. The last few mornings and almost all of each day, we had rain, with many parts of the day experiencing heavy downpour.

The Batik Influencer, that is, my wife, Jeannie: and I, will be at Amcorp Shopping Mall, at our own booth, F1.08; on the first floor, today and tomorrow. We are going to be there shortly, at 10.00am. We are excited to be there (We are always excited to man a booth at Amcorp Mall because we can meet multiple (o.k. “so many”) people – relatives, friends and make new friends.

We were at Booth F1.08 last weekend, too. We met many interesting people. One of them was so taken up with the Batik Influencer’s Batik Cape Creations under the “JEANNIE’S OWN” label, that he is proposing a collaboration of sorts with her for 2025, as Malaysia takes the “Chair” for Asean. Endless opportunities of excitement there. We just have to harness all the abundance of positive vibes that will be flowing through this honourable role that Malaysia will be in, for the whole of 2025.

The Mercedes Benz 300 SL, with Gull wing doors.

I, the Hatted Writer; met with an Italian Scientist, who stopped at our booth. He is researching and working on how to split platelets to increase its numbers. It could be in the area of helping those with low platelet count or splitting the platelets after donors donate it, to multiply its numbers. I told him that I was a regular platelet and blood donor, having donated 304 times in total. His immediate remark was, “You have saved many, many lives”. He and his wife are on holiday in Malaysia.

A rare collection of Ferraris in this special display cabinet.

Several people have called or messaged us, asking if we will be having a booth at Amcorp Shopping Mall this weekend, as they want to drop by and visit. So, we are expecting to be kept on our toes. Exciting! Some people who came by last weekend, booked some of the items we had on display and said that they will come this weekend to get them.

Various Ferrari models.

The Batik Influencer has several new pieces, limited number, of course; for this weekend. She is definitely an inspiration to the batik world. She was introduced and inspired by her late maternal grandmother, who word batik daily. So, come early to get your batik cape by the Batik Influencer.

An interesting array of diecast, and other vehicles.

This time round, among the many new items that we will be putting up for sale; there will be many Ferrari cars – a rare collection of over 15 years ago. You Ferrari fans and collectors who have been constantly asking me if I had Ferrari cars, your wishes and dreams have come true. You better come early to get yours. There are also, sets in special display containers. These will be offered as sets only.

A transparent “briefcase” style cabinet of a series of Cars used in James Bond movies, is also up for grabs.

These sets are in ultra beautiful display units. Very rare. Definitely show pieces for topics of conversation.

Another item of interest is a set of high end headphones, its condition is like new.

O.K. I will have to go now. The Batik Influencer, Jeannie; and I, are looking forward to meeting with all of you. See you there.

A beautiful and unique combination of colours in this Batik Cape Creation under the “JEANNIE’S OWN” label.

Different shades: A combination and interesting blend of browns and patterns.

Making notes of other possible articles while working on this one.

Amcorp Shopping Mall,
Booth 1.08, 1st Floor, ,
8, Jalan, Persiaran Barat, Seksyen 52 Petaling Jaya, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Date: November 30th to December 1st, 2024
Time: 10.00am to 5.30pm (can be extended to 7.00pm)