"Takui" stands for simplicity.  If you own a takui bag, you know that it is a very functional item with simple design in mind.  Lots of thoughts to make sure the handles are more durable, much easier on the hand when carrying weights... therefore, we construct the bag with just ONE piece of fabric, running seamlessly at the handles.  We know, you will appreciate our thoughtfulness.

"Takui" also stands for familiarity.  Takui bag celebrates the traditional shape of a plastic bag; something that is so familiar to all of us.  It is easy to understand, easy to use.

"Takui" strives for being your better alternative, a better alternative that leads to a better future.  Afterall, what is the "best"?  "Best" comes with tensions....

Life is supposed to be simple and easy, and that's "Takui".

Learning to go with the flow does not mean to be a follower.  Stop resisting the change and go with the flow is a great lesson to learn and master. 

Change is uncomfortable.  It is because we all try to control our lives within our prediction; creating the security and certainty.  We go to school, we graduate, then we find a good job, find a partner, get married, start a family, have kids, luckily we can afford to buy a house, hoping we can keep our good jobs for the rest of our lives, retire and die.  Does this sound familiar?

We create "comfort zones" for ourselves; as evident as the side of bed we sleep in.  Have you ever wondered why you love the left side more than the right, or the vice versa?  Is there something wrong with the other side?  The answer is no.  But it is our routine, it is our familiar ground, our turf and we have control over it.  We are COMFORTABLE.  

Someone once told me:  when we try to keep things the same, we often end up holding onto people and situations that we shouldn't, and ignoring the possibilities for transformation that are presented to us. 

Numerous events occurred in the past year, and they all point to breaking away from the predictable life (just like the one above).  No matter what I have done to resist the change (because I am scared), it seems that the higher power has pushed me into the same direction.  3 months ago, I decide to take the risk and leap into the unknown.  I no longer want to see fear robbing away my life.  I need to grow and challenge myself and I want to become a person that I always long to become but I just never have the time to do so (previously).  There is no better time than any time.  The longer I delay the decision, the longer I work for someone else's dream that I remotely believe in.  I will never know if I never leap.  I give up a comfortable pay cheque, I learn and become more efficient and resourceful.  Life become simpler but refreshing. I get to know my "real self" in this experience and most of all, I am working on what I love.

We can't stop the wave, but we can learn how to surf, right? 

Been in deep thoughts in the past few days.  It is because my friend Eric, who is also an entrepreneur, made a comment about "successful" entrepreneur.  He said that "successful" entrepreneurs are the ones that have plenty financial support, especially when they mostly come from great families where they do not have to worry about putting meals on the table.  The purpose of starting a business is merely a hobby for them.  He named his friend who started a dog daycare business, received $500,000 seed money from family and able to enjoy what he loved to do without the stress. They have the right connections, know the right people, they don't have the same set of challenges and struggles as most of us have.  Is this true?  

The Olympic Torch passed by my neighbourhood last Thursday.  It was an "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to catch a glimpse of it.  Are all the Olympic Torch bearer well known, well connected and / or come from rich families?  No.  Perhaps I don't pay attention much to who's who in the City or even in the country, perhaps I don't know all the names on the torch bearer list.  There were certainly some famous names of film directors, company's CEO's, athletes, news anchors and some public figures who able to make significant donations or contributions to the Winter Olympics; but there were also ordinary people, especially the unsung heros and heroines from some townships.  Through online application and nominations, one ordinary citizen could also become a torch bearer.  Is the opportunity equal among everyone?  I'd like to think that we all have chances, but whether it is a bigger or smaller probability, as long as the probability is more than zero, there is an opportunity.  If you don't take the chance, then the likelihood of "making it" is certainly zero.