A Crazy Week!
It has been quite a crazy week here in Bangkok. I’m sure some of you may have heard or read about the crisis that we are facing here. The international airport here in Bangkok was sieged by the anti-government protesters(more than 50,000 of them I think)...about 5 days ago. The airport had to be shut down and many tourists are unable to fly back, there’s no news as to when the airport will be reopened. The anti-government protesters issued an ultimatum,theywould not leave the airport unless the current Prime MInister resigns. It seems that the Prime Minister has no plans to do so. As such, one of the trapped tourist is my Singaporean friend. Poor guy, he has to travel all the way to another province to catch the flight back to Singapore. We also have a fellow bubbler, Kim who is now holidaying in Bangkok and I doubt she would be able to fly back from Bangkok tomorrow. I met her for lunch yesterday and we had a great time together! Kim is such an upbeat lady, full of ideas and enthusiasm for art and life! I find her enthusiasm very contagious indeed! She gave me some of her art pieces that are made into very cute luggage tags, I will take some photos and show you the next time :D
In the midst of these craziness, I’m pleased to be able to share some good news :D
Many thanks to DanceswithCats for purchasing a card of Wild Thoughts Do view her cute and delightful portfolio of her furry friends, you will love it!! :D
This was my very first upload here on RB, it has the least viewings and comments so far. I’m really glad Phoebe has found another home that will love and cherish her :D
Many thanks to Anita for purchasing this card of The Old Has Gone, The New Has Come! :D May Ophelia always make you smile ^ _ ^ Make sure you stop by her gallery and be awe-ed by her portfolio of pen and ink art!!
I also want to thank the hosts of Painted Birds for featuring Love Meditations
I had a very exciting week over at zazzle, I made a record of 110 sales this week :D Thanks to my ex-company who ordered 100 mugs for their associates(my ex-colleagues)! I have left the company for 17 months already, it’s really very sweet of them to consider purchasing those gifts from me, my heart just overflowed with so much thanksgiving! :D They ordered various designs, here’s some:
Here’s thanking Anita again for her support and purchase of these magnets ^ _ ^
Am also very thankful that I sold the following items :D
Thanks to Zazzle’s 40% calendar promotion, that helped :D This promo will be on till 15th December.
Thank you everyone who have just read this and have supported and encouraged me in my creative journey here on RB and in Zazzle, you guys have added much into my emotional bank account, I feel so rich just having you guys around :D Have a great weekend! :D
Sensiworld
Sorry to read about the crazy week…..
Congrats with your sales Ellen !!!
udonchow replied
Thank you very much Sylvia!! :D
Lucindawind
congrats on the sales … STAY safe!
udonchow replied
Thanks Elaine! I keep telling my husband to stay safe too,he wants to join in the protest movement at the airport! :D
Caroline Fournier
Wow a crazy week indeed!! congratulations on all of your success … so very well deserved and I’m sure that this will not be the last time we hear of such amazing sales figures for you!! As for Bangkok …. it just breaks my heart. Such a beautiful city and people going through such a crisis … hope you are safe!
udonchow replied
Thanks so much Caroline! Thanks for empathizing with us….we were already facing an economic slowdown prior to that…and an unstable government…and with this,it’s another big blow. The country’s so divided now….really dont know what things can be resolved…and when we do get to that stage, it will take us a long while to on the road of recovery. I’m safe, no worries…I just have to stop my husband from joining the protest at the airport :D
silentcries
WHOAHOOOoooooooOOO!!!!! Power!!! Congratulations, Ellen!!! Congrats!!! you’re doing awesome!!! that’s so many sales, am so happy for you!!
Please do take care and avoid those crowds if you see them, k? hope it’ll be over soon.. i dun like how they’re like disrupting so many people’s lives..
udonchow replied
Thanks so much Fa!!! feel so indebted to the ex-boss now, they decided to get mugs instead….also good, there was a 30% discount on mugs yesterday :D Dont worry, I’m very safe, think my parents have to postpone their trip liao.
hilarydougill
wonderfully well done you. I wish I was marooned in Bangkok, haha, it is so cold here. hugsxxx
udonchow replied
Hahaha! It’s funny, I wish I could go play in the snow :D Thanks so much Hilary! Hugs to you too!! :D
stephaniek
Sorry to hear about the Airport thing!! All they have talking about HERE is India’s Hotel ordeal. 195 innocent lives!!
Congrats on all of those sales!! Wow! 100 mugs?? AWESOME!!!!
udonchow replied
Yes, it’s really tragic, it’s been a crazy week, Steph. 100 mugs, thanks to my ex-boss. D
Louise Parton
wow! fantasic ellen congrats on your sales you so deserve it! and hugs for everything else xxx
udonchow replied
Hugs ^ _ ^ Thanks!! We will all work hard together, Louise!! ^ _ ^
AnitaInverarity
Crazy times Ellen- you take care- Hugs
A huge congrats on your bumper week of sales- Woop Woop and many more Woops :) :)
I’m very excited that Phoebe, Ophelia and friends will be winging their way to Scotland xxxxxxx
udonchow
I love your style of expression with your words! I hope they will be good company to you once they are in Scotland ^ _ ^ Thanks very much Anita! :D
Midori Furze
Hi, Ellen!!
Congratulations on your sales!!
Wow That’s great!!
PS I hope it will be over soon and the travellers can use the airport safely.
udonchow replied
Thanks so much Midori! It has just gotten worse today….some bomb blastings last night(not at the airport but related to people who are against the protesters)...now a military airport near Pattaya is opened for travellers to fl back…but very chaotic as it is a small airport. Some travellers can opt to travel to other provinces or neighbourng countries t take their flights back.
Shanina Conway
Congratulations Ellen and even more success to you:)
I hope the problems resolve peacefully, haven’t heard the news this morning so not sure whether the tourists have managed to get out.
Keep safe hon;)
udonchow replied
Thanks Shanina!:D The tourists are able to fly out at U-Tapao airport(a military airport) but because it’s small and ill equipped, it’s very chaotic there. Some chose to travel to Phuket to take the flights or to neighbouring countries like Laos or Cambodis.
bevanimage
Congratulations on all your sales; it’s great to see your lovely art being appreciated.
udonchow replied
Thanks so much bevanimage! I’m really thankful for the support from all who purchased them :D
Karen Cook
The things that are happening over in Thailand and India at the moment are so disheartening and scary… but I am sooooo glad to hear that you’re OK despite all the turmoil. It must be scary to be close to such events, and living so far away I can only imagine the impact they must have. CONGRATS on all your wonderful sales… how fantastic that your ex-company bought all those gifts – yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!! x
udonchow replied
Thanks Karen! My ex-company is really sweet…they wanted calendars initially but no Singapore holiday dates so ended up with mugs. I am glued to the news almost every waking hour when I am home…new updates everytime..the anti-government protesters are not yielding and they have rejected negotiation talks, they just want the PM to resign. So there were bomb blastings last night targeted at these protesters and quite a few were injured. The situation is worsening each day…
Karin Taylor
wow Ellen, you are doing wonderfully! I’m so happy for you!! Zazzle is working out so well for you too! I rarely ever sell anything, but don’t have much time to spare to meet with friends and people over there….but it’s so heartwarming and encouraging to hear of your news and also to hear you are safe…and i hope you stay safe and well, and wish you continued success in all your art ventures and life and everything else!!! You’ve worked very hard, and always with a smile on your happy face!! ;) You deserve so much success!! I know it will continue for you too bcause of the lovely person and artist you are!! xxx
udonchow replied
Awww….Thanks so much Karin, you’ve always been so encouraging and sweet to me!! I think if you add those small items like magnets,buttons, postcards, mousepads and stamps, perhaps the chances of sales would be greatly increased over at zazzle:D I have much fewer sales here but I love the people here!! ^ _ ^
CazzieCreations
WoooooooooHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ellen So excited for you my friend!!!!
100 mugs!!! I think i faint lol !!!! grabs ya hand and does the Happy dance wiff ya!!!
Stay safe sweety!! hope its settles down soon over there!!! xxxxxxxx
udonchow
Oh ya, let’s Dance!!!! Thanks Cazzie for your support and friendship!! When my ex-company first sent me the email informing me about their intent to purchase….I think my eyes popped out so big that they almost touched the screen! I’m really touched by their gesture, great bunch of guys I worked with! :D
sparklehen
Well done, what a great achievement : D
udonchow replied
Thanks very much Heather! :D
silentcries
Ellen!! am so worried, the news earlier showed some bombing!! OO” pls pls don’t go anywhere near there, k? and make sure Montry don’t go anywhere near too.. man, it was rather shocking i’d say.. i thought they’d at most use guns/rifles or watercannon those people away.. but bomb!? that’s like.. sigh.. Take care hor.. hugs
udonchow replied
yes fa, there were some 51 people who were injured as a result of some bombings earlier this morning. We still dont know who used bombs but it’s not the police nor the military….some enemies of the protesters I think. The Pro-government group are having a rally right now in a prominent part of the city, let’s hope there wont be clashes that would erupt from this rally. Thanks so much for your concern, appreciate it!! ^ _ ^
silentcries
haar? waliew.. now also is like among none officials for fight? =( walaueh.. chialat ahr.. take care, Ellen.. hope all this will tide over soon.. haiz..
Jakki O
Oh Ellen, please be safe! Congratulations on all your sales I am so happy for you!!!!
udonchow replied
Oh Jak, thanks alot!! I’ve been staying at home and following the news these days…who would have imagined things like that will happen? My parents have to postpone their trip to Bangkok now.
fatfatin
hi ellen,
congrats on your sales! :) i have friends who are stuck in bangkok as well…they took the thai airways and were supposed to transit to europe when the protest started on tuesday..their holidays have to be cancelled :( but they will be flying back home safely today after being transferred around thailand for 5 days. i hope the situation in bangkok improves. keep safe and all the best..cheers :)
udonchow
Thanks Fatfatin!! I’m so glad to hear your friends ae able to fly back today! I supposed they have to do some travelling to other provinces to get on their flights, really alot of inconvenience….and it’s gonna take a while before tourists have confidence to travel to Thailand again.I will keep safe, thank you so much! :D