An analysis of Corinne's fetish for Fleas.
I have always loved the idea of Pasar malams.
Somehow the appeal in these hit and run stalls, where anyone can feel at home amongst cheap things to eat, wear or use.
Dad and I had sold food in pasar malams before. So when there was this opportunity to sell second hand clothes with the rest of the girls at BABS....why not?
The first flea at Cheng San CC left be drooling for more. I had to get a good reliable rack. I heard that those made in Taiwan had better chroming. the guys at Howard's World told me so. After my 3rd flea I had bought another rack!
so at my 3rd flea, I had a 2 tier rack, made in taiwan and a single tier rack made in china.
i realized the need to diversify. my plus size pre-loved items were not saleable in certain markets. seemingly when i was at chinatown garden bridge....2nd hand clothes to the Chinese internationals seemed taboo. i got looks of shock and general disdain. One chinese lady even sniffed at my clothes.
but i just couldnt say no to a second try at the place. the rental was dirt cheap....$40 for a day. $60 for two.
leave should not be a problem. it would be 1 and half day for me for a weekend, which is the way BRMC works.
i hardly make my rent. selling an item or 2.....yet i have this desire to make another plus size girl happy with a nice outfit for a small price. though my clothes are pre-worn, they are in great condition.
Ada my business partner is such a sweet girl. its lovely sharing a stall with her. she has a sense of fashion for accessories and picks these innate and special pieces from HK and sells them. my 2nd hand garb pales in comparison to the glitter she arranges on the table.
but we work well as a team. we both love the flea. its better than going shopping to ease the stress we face at work everyday. fleas have become our hobby. fleas cause me to look forward to the days as they fly by.
i love this hobby. i'm making friends in these fleas. i'm not spending money but realizing instead that my wardrobe has expanded so much and fleas teach me to quell my fashionista tendencies somewhat. fleas are better than tv. fleas are better than a wasted effort at dolling up for a singles event and ending up alone as ever. fleas are better than outings with girlfriends who are just as lonely as me....they are nice once in awhile but its hard looking at a mirror to see pain and discomfort in aloneness.
Somehow the appeal in these hit and run stalls, where anyone can feel at home amongst cheap things to eat, wear or use.
Dad and I had sold food in pasar malams before. So when there was this opportunity to sell second hand clothes with the rest of the girls at BABS....why not?
The first flea at Cheng San CC left be drooling for more. I had to get a good reliable rack. I heard that those made in Taiwan had better chroming. the guys at Howard's World told me so. After my 3rd flea I had bought another rack!
so at my 3rd flea, I had a 2 tier rack, made in taiwan and a single tier rack made in china.
i realized the need to diversify. my plus size pre-loved items were not saleable in certain markets. seemingly when i was at chinatown garden bridge....2nd hand clothes to the Chinese internationals seemed taboo. i got looks of shock and general disdain. One chinese lady even sniffed at my clothes.
but i just couldnt say no to a second try at the place. the rental was dirt cheap....$40 for a day. $60 for two.
leave should not be a problem. it would be 1 and half day for me for a weekend, which is the way BRMC works.
i hardly make my rent. selling an item or 2.....yet i have this desire to make another plus size girl happy with a nice outfit for a small price. though my clothes are pre-worn, they are in great condition.
Ada my business partner is such a sweet girl. its lovely sharing a stall with her. she has a sense of fashion for accessories and picks these innate and special pieces from HK and sells them. my 2nd hand garb pales in comparison to the glitter she arranges on the table.
but we work well as a team. we both love the flea. its better than going shopping to ease the stress we face at work everyday. fleas have become our hobby. fleas cause me to look forward to the days as they fly by.
i love this hobby. i'm making friends in these fleas. i'm not spending money but realizing instead that my wardrobe has expanded so much and fleas teach me to quell my fashionista tendencies somewhat. fleas are better than tv. fleas are better than a wasted effort at dolling up for a singles event and ending up alone as ever. fleas are better than outings with girlfriends who are just as lonely as me....they are nice once in awhile but its hard looking at a mirror to see pain and discomfort in aloneness.