January 2009
Flip-Flops – A Fashion Statement
It is no surprise that flip flops are considered by many as convenient day-to-day footwear without much thought. After all, flip flops are just pieces of rubber soles glued to the foot strap, right? Well, not exactly so, as flip-flops can be a major fashion statement for many. Because people use it so often in daily life and are frequently seen with these footwear, having a good pair really does affect a person’s image to some extent.
September 2008
A Calculated Risk
It was one fine day as dad returns home after a hard day’s work. As he puts his bag down, he delivered us a piece of news which shocked us all – he was going to quit his day job. The rest of us were like, “WHAT?!” but dad had his reasons for doing so. After taking a breather he told us he’s planning on starting a business dealing with rhinestones and crystals. We still weren’t buying it but dad was always a risk taker, so we continued to listen in. According to dad, he is planning on being a supplier of crystals to the local jewelers and fashion retailers because he believes this market has untapped potential.
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