My First Bugsha Market Experience in Kuwait

 After opening my first ever small gift shop in Kuwait, I decided to join StreetFood BUGSHA market, it's one of the biggest 3 days local fair, showcasing the best street foods and creative products from local retail shops,  I’m an avid fan of fairs and exhibits, I should say that, this particular organization is definitely a winner, very organize and the marketing itself is superb!! One big clap to the whole team!!

So let me take you to the whole process and experience of being part of the event, It's amazing how universe find its way to make things POSSIBLE!! DREAMS do COME true!!

DAY 1 – THURSDAY

For first timer like me, well, not fully "first timer" I've joined fairs several times I’m actually not very new to this, but for some reason, I felt so pressured and stress when I just want to  Enjoy the experience and make a lot of money (lols),  so the on the1st  day, the excitement turn to sour because I was sick, I’m on duty at my regular work and the worst is,  I did not prepare my things… I felt like I was on the verge of falling apart!! , the organizer called me as I am the one booth who did not do decorations with only 3 hours to the opening, I’m super stress and physically weak on the first day that I have to share same stress to my husband and sister, because that’s what family for!!  we shared the stress!!! Hahahaha….. Hubby went extra mile taking off from work just to get the stocks from the shop, and my sister with her hubby which coincidently on short vacation they are free as a bird, they drove extra fast to gather decorations and get things done… in short my first day was a disaster and a miracle, I dearly witnessed the love and care of the people I called family, we managed to pull things off with very limited resources, went on display  just in-TIME…. And Surprisingly sell many things on the first day!!

By the way, NBK was one of the Major sponsor yet it super hard to get their assistance even if I am as well an NBK customer for years, I was applying for certificate to get K-NET service via TAP, I visited my branch to submit documents and do follow-up, their response is to wait for 5-7 days which is already after the show,  (not even certain if they are going to approve)  it's crazy!!!  

For First timers/joiners and you want to have the KNET service, GULF BANK and BOUBYAN BANK are very accommodating and fast, have all your documents prepared and submit, it takes 2-3 days to issue the certificate. Highly recommended specially for EXPATS, you won't feel any discrimination at all!

DAY 2 -3 – FRIDAY & SATURDAY

After all the first day drama and mistakes, I’ve learned  a lot, so I woke up early, or better yet I did not sleep the entire night, preparing things, I close the shop temporarily for 2 days  and apply for early leave at work so I can  focus on the last two days of the event,

We started very early and multitasked (eating while working hehehe) till we are fully satisfied with the designs and decoration, I was so ready and well prepared on the 2^nd day, as the exhibit opened I can feel my energy comes into very positive state,  the entire family was with me , all out support!!! 

I always believed that, when preparation meets opportunity it’s a bomb!!! And that’s what I felt in that instant!! It feels good to do your thing with the people who sincerely support your passion!!

Overall, it was a great experience, super TIRING but it’s all worth it… should I’ll be joining the next one???  Well, not now…I super need rest, and I know, I still have to fully prepared and commit myself entirely because joining such event is not easy, its physically and mentally tensed but every after challenges is worthwhile!!!   Perhaps, in the next season I will be back!!

Thank you so much STREETFOOD event for the experience!!!! and to my FAMILY, you are all  that I have,  I am blessed and grateful to have such amazing people supporting and sincerely loving me for who I truly am  and in the craziest things I want to do in life!!