DAYA CREATIONS

Just to share on a recent experience.

Dewi and I went to an invite recently. Before going, I have already cautioned Dewi that this could be another investment thingy. So we went with our cup half filled.

Glad we met familiar faces that served as an ice breaker and cut through the awkward moments.

Halfway to the talk, my attention waned. I felt disappointed and kept peering at Dewi to see her reactions…well she made the ‘oops you are right all along’ face..

I was not disappointed with what was being offered. It was legit and legal and not a scam. Of course. For now.

It was the way that it was presented. Same old same old. The sentence used ‘to help the community’ was repeated. It was somehow like a noble and thoughtful action but unfortunately reality bites. Who is helping who?

Also, what irked me further was that why the invitee did not state the reason and purpose. I took it as seriously misleading into thinking that there was actually in fact something that we can contribute base on our area of expertise. But none of that. In fact it was not even close to that. I felt cheated. My perception changed.

Again I stressed, it was not what was being offered but how it was being offered. What was being offered was quite common. Something that time and again will surfaced. Just different product different promises but same approach and same sale tactic and same sale pitch.

A couple of days ago, I was informed, a family member was poached. I gave my mind. I said I was skeptical and had spent a few days googling and researching on this. I weighed the bad information against the good information. The scale holding the bad information tilted down so go figure. Logic and sense would have you know that this was the same old scheme just presenting different product and different promises.

Drummed into the subconscious mind was the need to work hard to achieve the ultimate dream. Well, I believe in that too just that I treasure kinship and friendship dearer. So, I rather earn my bucks the old fashioned way. Call me a fool. I am proud of my work and talent. Using my two hands and providing something that is real. And no way am I going to that road where making new friends is no longer sincere but rather with a hidden agenda. Last words, I am no hypocrite.

Luv
Noor

Guilty as charged. Not updating my blog often ay?

Well, we took a break to give us some breather. Whatdoyouknow…I do get the crafter block and crafter jitters…

Plus, Dewi has been nagging at me to change the website design. Going to do that about soon.

We are pretty quiet on FB as well as we would like to give ourselves some quiet moments to do some reflex and to ponder on what to improve. Certainly our delivery and lead time needs lot of attention. But the failure of doing on-time delivery could be that we are swamped with too much orders. There are some people that we disappointed and we are truly sorry for that.

But did we stop? Nope we are just doing it slower because we want to improve on lots of things. Plus, I am dying to do new creations.

Right now, I am doing a sweet tooth charm bracelets. But I am doing it with a little bit of extra touch. Not that the wearer requested so but it is just an additional touch from DC. No extra charge on that too. Will post a picture once I have it done. Me can’t wait to see the end result too.

For now we are concentrating on revamping our website. Work is in progress.

Luv creating new,
Noor

That I am a survivor, a force to be reckoned with, and a believer that I have what I need to get where I want to be in this life. Because I do. And I will.

And that was what my horoscope read yesterday. The day I celebrate my birthday.

It took me quite a while to vacuum away the dust in here….and there were cobwebs too!!! Whoa to the state of DC’s blog. What happened????!!!!!

Right after DC announced the new beginning, we received tremendous enquiries and of course follow up by customised orders. It was way way way more than when we had 2 pairs of hand. How ironic. It was going on fine and smooth until I was hit with yet again another family feud. Yeah, the other side.

It was all why/what/when/who/where and how kinda situation. I was overwhelmed with anger at first. But disappointment and sadness took over. After doing some sleuthing and putting all the jigsaw pieces together I finally understood. My only reaction was WTFish! As always I get deeply affected. I was not able to focus. It took me quite awhile to sort myself out. I fell sick. And became sicker. DC was out of focus. Orders were not able to complete on time or was not done with good work. On top of that we suffered losses to the 2 rental spaces. Why? When I decided to have DC on display it was in the notion that there were still 2 pairs of hands. Should I have known that it would go this way, I would not have embarked on. Sales were good for both at first but when stocks depleted and it was time to replenish, I had trouble juggling with current customised orders and what to stock at both retail sites while my mind consumed with anger over the family feud. Truly too much.

On Eid, met with the folks from the other side. Said my pieces, made amends and hoping to let bygones be bygones. I came with sincerity to end the nonsense. I have no grudge and neither any ill-intentions. I no longer care what their thoughts are. Or whether my sincere approach would be thought otherwise. No longer matters to me. The feud had gone stale. The mastermind behind this feud can bask in glory for I am not and never had been in the competition. I do not need to compete for attention. I do not need to compete to be in their good books. I do not need to compete for love and affection either. I am blessed for being bestowed abundance of love and affection from the people around me. Seriously, what have I got to lose? None. Zilch.

But the damage is that I got myself sicker from thinking too much. Only recently after being diagnosed and getting the right medication that I am nursing my way back to health. For which I started doing DC work with more commitment.

Since the new beginning DC is no longer about just the moolah..DC is about creativity, passion and craft. Passion and nothing else. Let me reiterate that the purpose of building DC is to bring forth the creativity that is hidden within.

Neither Dewi nor I have any intentions of acquiring big profits from the sales of DC work.

Our passion surpasses our needs hence we will keep on delivering our very best. Yes, we have disappointed a few customers at this moment. We seek understanding and co-operation to give us a little bit more time to sort things out. Rest assured, we will deliver.

Luv
Noor

This entry is to officially announce that Ida is no longer part of Daya Creations family.

She had decided to step down. I respect her decisions and wish her well in her future endeavours.

I cant deny that I was sad and disappointed with her decision. Just not too long ago we had made a pact to take DC seriously. We laid out plans on how we were going to progress. We were eager to bring DC out to new boundaries. However, those excitement shortlived. People change. The lure of a more lucrative monetary gain would definitely override hardwork. Hence, promises made were broken

For over these past months I had to shoulder most of DC’s responsibilities. There were times I was at wits end not knowing the directions of DC. Though I took it in stride and adopt the attitude of ‘just do it’ but there was undeniably a lost feeling of not knowing what exactly am I suppose to do. It led to frustration and resulting in slackness towards my commitment to DC. When Ida finally dropped the much dreaded yet anticipated news, I felt somewhat relieved. That DC can now move on without being held back by uncertainties.

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.
Lanston Hughes

My other half had been the utmost supportive person during these periods. Though there were times I was slacking in my obligations and duties, but he took it in stride. I couldn’t thank him enough. He allowed me to pursue my dream despite how financially challenged we are now. He believes in me.

Henceforth, the countless appraisals and commendable reviews received over these past months by customers shall be my motivation to pursue and carry on with the almost fading dream. What is there to lose?

Just a couple of hours ago, we had our very first meeting sans Ida. Dewi, who had been the engine behind DC’s success will be taking over most of DC’s operational activities. Myself will be the only creative artist in DC. Whereas Sya will keep on searching and updating for new ideas to further enhance my creative mind.

So there..a newly inspired DC with no more holding back…

Finally a tribute to Ida :

We would like to thank you for all your contributions for these past years. It was undoubtedly a tough journey for you with lots of cynicism and criticism hurled for your involvement in DC. You endured and persevered. You have a dream and that dream will still live on in you. You fight to keep your dreams burning alive. However, reality bites. DC cannot provide you a lucrative monetary gain that you are experiencing now. DC pale in comparison to what you are getting now. The lure of the big bucks just make it no longer worth to stay on DC. We understand. Still, you have gone this far. Perhaps you shall one day relive that dream but until then….

Love as always,
Noor