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KNOW THYSELF AND STICK WITH IT

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  • April 10, 2016

The other day, a friend and I were chatting about how much easier things get when you know yourself and you stick with what works. The conversation had stared about shoes and the fact that some of us need more support on our feet than others. I personally, cannot stand a shoe with too much structure. Simple ballet flats with less support is more comfortable for me than that with lots of support. My friend then mentioned that she had gotten a fashion consultation for what clothes work best for her. She said it made her shopping so much easier because she simply avoided the things she knew didn’t work for her and sought out the clothes that did.

I think in both career and business, it’s best to take some time to get to know yourself better and to figure out what solutions work best accordingly. There’s no sense in trying to force something to work when it just isn’t ideal for you. Working like this is working in resistance to who you are, rather than working to your strengths.

For instance, I learned of a typing system called Wealth Dynamics. It’s an archetypal system to figure out what methods of wealth generating is suitable based on your personality. I discovered that I am the Creator type, and that part of my challenge is learning to delegate tasks to others so that I can do more of the actual creative work. This made me realize how much I need to enlist the help of others to promote and sell my work. I’m currently in the process of creating systems in place to help me with this. But one aspect had bee missing until now: People who will help me generate buzz. This is why I have created an affiliate program for selling my work. Affiliate members will receive 20% commission on sales for helping me to reach customers. Interestingly, in the Wealth Dynamics profiles, the people whom I think are likely to do well with referral sales are the Supporter and Stars. Supporters love to connect with people and they are great at netowrking. And the Star is great at being an influence on others.

If you want to find out more about Wealth Dynamics, click here. I recommend finding out what type you are and working with it. Are you good at connecting with people, list building and generating web traffic? Maybe you’d like to join my affiliate program. I offer a great commission rate compared to other affiliate programs, and all you have to do is help me get the word out there about my work. To apply as an affiliate, go here.

  • Under : Misc, Psychic Development

ROCKS AND ICE IN SHANDONG

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  • January 24, 2016

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We travelled to Tai’an to see the mountains. It is a less popular attraction during the winter. But I do have to say that it is worth going to. The waters streaming from the mountains are frozen and it offers a spectacular sight to behold. The rock formations are stunning with its vibrant colours and textures.

#breathtaking #China #landscape #mountains #hiking #nature #beauty

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  • Under : Misc, Photography, Travel Diary

MAGIC IN MISSISSAUGA

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  • September 25, 2015

Yesterday I was at Square One in Mississauga with my friend, and noticed the new installation of a huge chandelier in the centre court. We just thought it was the most magical looking thing. I thought that it had a very Cinderella feeling to it. I did a quick portrait of Becca with it in the background.

The plaque for the chandelier says that it is also made with LED, so I’m guessing it must light up in the evening. I would be looking forward to seeing that!

#Lambent :SquareOne #Cinderella #magical #chandelier #light #interiordesign

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REVIEW OF CANON EOS M3

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  • September 18, 2015

I recently bought a new camera and it has opened up some new creative avenues. I was mainly buying this camera to upgrade my video quality. But because of the photography capacities, I am hooked on taking photos!

The EOS M3 is a mirrorless camera. I had considered buying a DSLR such as the mini Canon 100D, but there are several features about this camera that really stood out to me. First, the EOS M3 has a 24 mp sensor, compared to its previous versions that were 18 mp. This means I am getting image quality that is comparable to a DSLR. I also like the tilting screen that can be flipped up fully for easy selfie photos.

The other obvious feature that appealed to me is the weight of the camera. The camera body is lightweight compared to a DSLR, and I wanted something that would be travel-friendly and something that I could just carry in my purse. The camera comes with a zoom lens that is 18-50 mm. I have also ordered the 22mm pancake lens, which will make this camera even more lightweight.

This camera has a port for an external microphone, which gives you more options if you are planning to use this camera for video making. I found that with an adapter, the Rode SmartLav mic can b used with this camera. I think this is a great option because this mic was originally designed for using with a smartphone, so this gives me even more options to work with in terms of mic use.

The only thing about this camera is that it’s not available in North America. I bought this camera from an Ebay seller from Taiwan. A bit of a hassle to source a seller, but I feel that it was worth it because I really enjoy using this camera, and that means I will actually get a lot of use out of it.

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LEARNING TO MAKE THINGS WORK INSTEAD OF STARTING OVER

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  • September 18, 2015

If you are feeling bored or frustrated by your design, it’s very easy to say that you just want to scrap the whole concept and start from scratch. It’s like taking a wrecking ball to your work and starting from the ground up. It’s easy to start something new, it’s a challenge to make something new again. The most elevated designers are masters of this, especially those in the fashion industry. They work season to season, where they must create a new concept, but they must stay within the parameters of their design vision or signature style.

Part of developing your own signature style is committing to your ideas and being confident to stand by them and working to evolve them. It; is about a creative evolution, not a revolution.

By ditching your original concept, you might be cutting yourself short. You already invested time and energy in your idea, and you decide to dump it because you feel frustrated and can’t see it working.

Here’s the thing about starting over. If you start something new as a result of frustration, there is a likelihood that you will scrap this one as well and start again. and again. Until it becomes a vicious cycle of starting something and throwing it out.

Imagine the frustrated writer who types away on his typewriter, only to pull out the page and scrunch it into a ball, then tossing it out. Eventually a pile of paper snowballs around the trash can, because every time he made a mistake, he scraps it. As a result, nothing gets written.

Part of becoming a master of your craft is to not be afraid of your mistakes, to take them on as challenges and working with them anyways. A master can turn a blunder into a masterpiece.

To become a developed creative, commit to your vision by refining your work, rather than starting over. Its a greater challenge to work with what you have. It will make you a better, more versatile designer if you do this. You will also be more daring and confident in your work.

I know this to be true because I have done it many times. Started knitting projects and unravelled it. Started blogs and tore them down. started sewing projects and never saw them through because I made a mistake. While there are some situations where it makes sense to start again, I advise that you don’t make a habit of it.

For instance, I like to hand dye pieces of silk fabric in an array of colours for my designs. However, as one with any kind of dyeing experience might expect, it doesn’t always come out perfectly. The dye job looks even when its wet, but after the fabric dries, blotches of dye color might appear unexpectedly. Silk is not a cheap medium to work with. To simply scrap it is wasteful and disrespectful to the material. I have always come up with creative solutions for laying out the pattern pieces so that the discoloration would be cut away, or not appear visible on the final garment. It takes time and patience to pull this off. It may even require altering my original plans for the piece. But in the end, it all works out and I am happy with the results.

This practice has trained me to consider different problem solving strategies. Whenever I cut a garment, I always consider options that will result in the least amount of waste, and scraps are used for other projects where appropriate.

Starting over and over again is likely to lead into a vicious cycle of failed attempts and lack of commitment to doing something with determination. Knowing that you can always just start again will hold you back from committing to your performance. Instead, put in your full effort and find a away to make it work every time no matter what happens. You will be a better creative for it!
  • Under : Misc

10 YEARS IN THE MAKING

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  • September 18, 2015

I started blogging about ten years ago when blogging was a relatively new medium. I started out on Blogger with a blog called Making Things. It was a blog geared towards DIY crafts with a particular focus on knitting. Somewhere along the way, I lost interest in the blog for various reasons. Part of the reason was because of its specialized interest that felt too limiting and there were other subject areas I wanted to write about. So finally, I am creating this blog to bridge all the creative gaps I have in my repertoire. I will be showcasing different aspects of my creative lifestyle. Stay tuned for more…

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ABOUT ANDREA MAI

Andrea Mai is a legally blind arttist based in Toronto. She is an experiencer and researcher of afterlife communication and the twin soul phenomenon. She is the real twin flame of Prince Rogers Nelson (also referred to as P).

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