Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Pet Rock


Pet Rock

What was the greatest thing a guy could have in this life. Money?

The idea of how popular Pet Rocks were has haunted me by how the simplest idea made someone rich. I know that ideas have power. After all, it if were not for ideas, i would be naked, living in the trees and spending my days looking for something to eat. Now that's a scary idea.

Ideas are like seeds. And they grow my experiences, then there is no one to blame for my experiences in life but me. I don't like this much. It's easier to blame experiences and other people for my life than blaming myself. Maybe the Pet Rock phenomenon is a reminder that even the simplest and seemingly inane ideas can harbor great possibilities. It gives me hope, which i still think is the greatest thing that can happen for a person. It mean that someday i may no longer be who i am now.

okey. Back to the topic, Pet Rock. Here's some information about it for those who do not know what is it.




The Beginning

In 1975, Gary Dahl working as an advertising executive at the time, launched the sale of the pet rock which quickly transformed him into a multi-millionaire. This enormous profit is much more impressive considering it only took him six months to achieve his multi-millionaire status and the extremely low cost of the product.
The pet rock sold for $3.95 and estimates state Dahl sold over 5 million of his pet rocks in a six month period. Even more, each pet rock was purchased for a few pennies and Dahl estimated that the packaging and accompanying manual cost him under 30 cents per rock in bulk to produce. Therefore, assuming incidentals and delivery cost Dahl another 65 cents per rock, then Dahl was profiting 3 dollars per rock. With these totals Dahl earned over 15 million dollars during a six month period in 1975 which would be estimated at $56,166,419.02 today.
Gary Dahl, Pet Rock Inventor
Dahl’s somewhat innovative marketing involved commonplace gray pebbles, purchased from a construction supplier, which were then sold to the public as live pets. The idea Dahl stated, was inspired by the hassle, mess, and money that pets such as dogs, cats and fish require.

The Marketing

Dahl began by creating the company called "Rock Bottom Productions." He imported the rocks from Rosarito Beach in Baja, California, Mexico. Packaging for the rock included a "Pet Training Manual" and a card board box, designed like a pet carrier. The pet training manual contained instructions on how to properly care for one's pet, including how to house train a pet rock by placing it on a piece of newspaper and other commands including sit, stay, roll over, play dead, and come.
Teaching Pet Rock To Attack

The Consumers

Part of Dahl's marketing strategy was to state that pet rocks give us more pleasure than we know. He convinced the consumer that these pet rocks support this argument through their very existence, and clearly display that it is not an actual item that brings joy to the child in the human mind, but merely the idea of the item. The pet sits in a niche in the mind, created by the power of the owners’ imaginations. It is in the actual exercise of the mind that such pleasure is found.
It is quite a valid point that finding such productive and effective uses of recreation time can be more preventative and beneficial to the health of our minds than even the most advanced psychological treatments. People who purchased these unusual "pets" often gave them names, talked to them, petted them, and attempted to teach them to perform simple "tricks".

Pet Rocks Live On

Unlike most fads, the pet rock continues to live on and has seen a resurgence on the internet. There are memorial pages, spin-offs, and one can still purchase such a pet, though new manufacturers have given their rocks new features and looks. For instance, not many plain gray pebbles are sold any more. One can buy rocks that are inscribed, painted, and decorated in many a manner, lending the rock much more personality than afforded Dahl’s creation. One can purchase a rock with an agenda, or one can buy a rock that is individually painted in memory of any dearly loved pet, or one can still purchase that rock that is completely void of previous perception, and let its idea grow in the mind.

Largest Collection of Pet Rocks

Pet Rock Breeds
Lesley O'Doherty currently has the worlds largest pet rock collection. She began her collection at the age of 6 when she received her first pet rock as a birthday gift from her mother. "I remember the exact day when I first got it. I had just unwrapped all of my presents and I thought there was no more to open. Then all of a sudden, mother handed me a small box and when I opened it, there was my first pet rock." Lesley said in an interview with Rock Collection Magazine in 2005. "I named him Pickles."
Lesley keeps her collection of rocks locked in a safe because she is said to believe the pet rock business is going to boom soon and she has several "special editions" which she hopes will be of value.

The Multi-Millionaire Idea

Dahl's idea was simple, effective and highly successful similar to other fads such as the Hula Hoop and Cabbage Patch Kids. With the pet rocks resurgence comes inspiration to create the next multi-million dollar opportunity. As indicated by Dahl all that is needed is a good idea, a thorough plan, hard work, and good marketing.






Monday, March 26, 2012

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Under the Bridge @ Ipoh by Donovan Tan



Photographer : Donovan Tan
Model : of course it's ME!!
Location : Under the Bridge - Ipoh







Thank you so muchhh !! =)



Monday, March 12, 2012

Under the Bridge @ Ipoh by Gonzalas Wong


Photographer : Gonzalas Wong
Model : of course it's ME!!
Location : Under the Bridge - Ipoh








A very nice photoshooting session with Gonzalas Wong and Donovan Tan. A very secret place which is under the bridge where cars are moving on top. At first i thought this place will only exist in foreign country, definitely not Malaysia, but now i found out there's this place available here, in Ipoh. Moreover, there really beggars sleeping under the bridge. It's their home. Though they might look 'dangerous', but actually i felt they are quite pity. I mean, where is their home? Where are their relatives? How do they survive? Well, another new experience.


More photos coming for this 'under the bridge' photoshooting from Donovan Tan and also another photoshooting at park area. Stay tune peeps. =)


Cheers.

Monday, March 5, 2012

I will never know it, if...




I told myself this lately


" If i gave up earlier when we meet difficulties or some shit happens,

I won't ever know how caring and lovable you are now."


thank you for everything my love.


Sunday, March 4, 2012

Relationships have stages?


I've found this short passage. Decided to share to everyone. 






RELATiONSHiPS HAVE STAGES ♥


STAGE 1 (1-3 Months): The Honeymoon Stage

Everything seems perfect, both are happy and feeling “in love.” You share moments, dates and just having fun with each other, sharing laughs and giggles. It’s like nothing could stop you. Your feelings are infinite, and for once you’re thinking, “This may work out….” and it seems like nothing could go wrong. You spend hours getting ready before going out with this person.

*If your relationship ended in this stage — Most likely, both rushed into the relationship too quickly. Being together was all too sudden and just for the moment. When one starts noticing the flaws, one gets a choice to move foward, or back away. Being friends has a high percentage of working out, but nothing to stress over. Both may just need the time to get to know one another better.

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STAGE 2 (4-6 months): The Bumpy Road
Things are going okay now. The relationship is calm and settled; both are still mostly happy. Had a couple arguments and disagreements here and there, nothing huge. Start to notice some of each other’s flaws and aspects of their personalities not seen before, but still truly care for one another.

*If your relationship ended in this stage — You truly cared about this person. You had the energy to fight for this person, yet you feel as if something was lacking, something was missing. It doesn’t feel right, one isn’t happy. When one isn’t happy, one tends to walk away to seek their new happiness. Being friends is still a possibility.

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STAGE 3 (7-12 months): The Rocky Mountain
You start to realize who your partner really is. A few more arguments may occur. Problems with jealously, overprotectiveness may arise. Other people may come in the picture. The “in love” moments start to decrease, but you feel as if you’ve “fallen in love.” You tend to have this energy inside to strive and “make it work,” and you feel more comfortable being around this person, feeling more of yourself.

*If your relationship ends in this stage — You feel as if you’re hurt, depending on the circumstances. You were so sure that that person was “The One.” You were so SURE that he/she was different. But like a cancer, a problem that may have happened, a small issue, grew into something larger that took over what was made between two people. You still miss this person from time to time. You still remember the memories. Being friends may be difficult right away, but over time, you slowly mature up, and learn the reality of it.

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STAGE 4 (1 year or more): The Long Road
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 years, huh? This person truly means something to you. You are “in love” with this person. He/she made a difference in your life. No one else knows you more than this person. You guys have been through the good, the bad, and the ugly, and still strive to make it last.

*If your relationship ends in this stage — You feel heartbroken; it’s tough. You can’t sleep, can’t eat, you miss him/her, you try to move on, you try meeting new people, but seems like nothing works. For whatever reason the split occured, it must’ve been something important, or something must have been so wrong that it took over. Being “just friends” is impossible, because if you tried to be friends, you wouldn’t be able to think of them in any other way besides the one you once “loved.”






Personally i did agree with the stages part in relationship. But with stating the specified time period (months) on it may seem a bit too unrealistic. I can only say " It depends". Your honeymoon stage doesn't really have to be just 1-3 months, it can be 6 months or even a year, still, it depends. Things may vary each couples. What i wanted to say is that eventually we all have to go through all these stages no matter what. It doesn't matter if you have failed halfway and restart all over again. Sooner or later, at the end of the day you will found 'the one' that you've been searching for long. Appreciate what we having now and enjoy our life. 


Cheers =)



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