I love her. Like, I can turn gay and love her.
How can anyone be so much in emotion and so darn talented?
Anyway, my (female) colleague slapped my butt yesterday. Full-on blast. If it wasn't hurt so much I'd have her hurt somewhere on her body, too.
Such fun colleagues I have..
...is that you've got to have Redbull ready in your system.
I'm a proud Penangite living in KL today XD
Drove back to Penang with Farah last Thursday to see Syena's newborn baby and I managed to stay awake thanks to Redbull he forced to have cause he knows I'm not really made for a long journey. Driving, somemore. Being a newbie at driving really drives him crazy cause he'd yell at me when I told him I go at 140 km/h...
I don't want to jinx it but I've never gotten an AES before. God, please, I don't wanna jinx it. Please. I swear I'm a good driver, insyaAllah.
So reached Penang and we went straight to see the baby!
I'm a proud Penangite living in KL today XD
Drove back to Penang with Farah last Thursday to see Syena's newborn baby and I managed to stay awake thanks to Redbull he forced to have cause he knows I'm not really made for a long journey. Driving, somemore. Being a newbie at driving really drives him crazy cause he'd yell at me when I told him I go at 140 km/h...
I don't want to jinx it but I've never gotten an AES before. God, please, I don't wanna jinx it. Please. I swear I'm a good driver, insyaAllah.
So reached Penang and we went straight to see the baby!
This wasn't on Instagram cause it's getting old..to me.
Meet Qaiser Ilman!
If I were to have a baby, I'd get his parents' ideas. The nicest baby boy name I've ever heard. Don't you think?
No picture of the three of us cause we're just too tired of each other already HAHA. You know you're getting old when taking pictures together just isn't the important thing anymore.
But speaking of which, I'm still amazed seeing my best friend with her baby. I mean, this girl was the girl who'd walk me along the corridor of our dorm just to talk about boys, who would accompany me staying up studying, who would make me ice Neslo without me even asking for it (seriously, she's a saint like that! And she makes the best Neslo ever, still.), who would be on my side whatever disagreement I had with others and however silly it was; I always know she'd make the best mother.
Seeing her makes me want to be a better person, so that speaks a lot. Find a friend that'd give you that feeling - and keep her forever!
And I miss Qaiser Ilman already.
It must be a disease, because during the break I couldn't stop eating this. You know how people say expecting mothers always crave for jeruk?
Maybe it's the hormones.
Happened to stumble upon my old entries about skincare. Boy, I do ramble about nonsense sometimes..hehe.
But it makes me realized it's been long since I last rant about my skin, which I take as a good sign.
Looking at those old photos of my skin, I can't help but cringed. Did I seriously live with those spots on my face..no wonder everyone took extra precaution not to touch the skin issue with me. I had zits almost as big as my thumb, no kidding. Even Mum was scared.
So during those dark period I've used three products; two of which I've mentioned before - Clinique and Dermalogica. One product I haven't mentioned - Clinelle.
Let me take you one by one.
1) Clinique
My sister is using this one, and she's been raving to me the quality of the product and how her skin has transformed. To be fair, I saw her skin changing - and that was the main reason I tried the product; the 3-step range specialized for acne prone skin.
Result : stopped using after 2-3 weeks. The toner was way too harsh on my skin, the salesgirl kept changing my facial wash type (you can choose if your skin is oily, normal or dry; the salesgirl gave me the oily type the first time and normal type after that. I mean, if you don't know your product and your customer very well, you bloody well don't be behind the counter.) After realizing how messed up the combination of facial wash, toner and the moisturizer were, I decided to stop using it.
But since my sister is using it and her skin is still fine, I guess it works differently on various type of skin. Just never leave your product type selection to the salesgirl - whatever their opinion is, you know your skin better.
2) Dermalogica
Used this one after doing facial at Aster Spring, and it was recommended by the dermatologist there. I think people used to do facial would be familiar with this product because it's so bloody expensive! Decided to purchase the whole range as a starter kit after my first facial.
Results : way too mild for my skin. I think this product is meant to take its time to work on a person's skin; however I'm not that patient lol. Despite claiming with no use of any chemical whatsoever, I don't really like the smell I don't know why. Tossed this away after 2 months cause I couldn't stand the smell (especially the hydrating mask - what on earth do they put in that?!) and I don't have the patience.
3) Clinelle
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Switched to this after getting frustrated with Dermalogica range. Went into Guardian, asked the pharmacist what would be good for acne prone skin, she took a look at my super red blotched skin and suggested this. "It has no chemicals, not too mild, will get rid of those pimples" was what she told me. Desperate, I had no choice but believe her - thought it couldn't do any worse. She recommended me to use the complete range - cleansing gel (facial wash), toner, moisturizer.
Results : been using this for 10 months now, and never thought of changing to anything else. Despite coming with low price tag (compared to the previous two) it works wonders - I rarely get pimples after using it for about a month, the scars are even fading away now, smells great too. Oh my God, if they dare to discontinue this product, I swear I'd cry. Bought 3 tubes before I went to Amsterdam for the whole 3 months I was there cause I didn't dare to change to anything else.
To be fair, I still think different product works differently on different type of skin - so what might work for you won't necessarily be the same with anyone else. But I've been at a place where I was so desperate to get rid of those zits and pimples I'd try anything; so if you're at that place too, I know perfectly well how you feel. So if you're looking for good product to try, might as well try Clinelle cause it works on me when even Dermalogica couldn't. And it doesn't cost as much either!
Clinelle's price range : RM30+ for cleansing gel, RM20+ (I think) for toner.
But it makes me realized it's been long since I last rant about my skin, which I take as a good sign.
Looking at those old photos of my skin, I can't help but cringed. Did I seriously live with those spots on my face..no wonder everyone took extra precaution not to touch the skin issue with me. I had zits almost as big as my thumb, no kidding. Even Mum was scared.
So during those dark period I've used three products; two of which I've mentioned before - Clinique and Dermalogica. One product I haven't mentioned - Clinelle.
Let me take you one by one.
1) Clinique
My sister is using this one, and she's been raving to me the quality of the product and how her skin has transformed. To be fair, I saw her skin changing - and that was the main reason I tried the product; the 3-step range specialized for acne prone skin.
Result : stopped using after 2-3 weeks. The toner was way too harsh on my skin, the salesgirl kept changing my facial wash type (you can choose if your skin is oily, normal or dry; the salesgirl gave me the oily type the first time and normal type after that. I mean, if you don't know your product and your customer very well, you bloody well don't be behind the counter.) After realizing how messed up the combination of facial wash, toner and the moisturizer were, I decided to stop using it.
But since my sister is using it and her skin is still fine, I guess it works differently on various type of skin. Just never leave your product type selection to the salesgirl - whatever their opinion is, you know your skin better.
2) Dermalogica
Used this one after doing facial at Aster Spring, and it was recommended by the dermatologist there. I think people used to do facial would be familiar with this product because it's so bloody expensive! Decided to purchase the whole range as a starter kit after my first facial.
Results : way too mild for my skin. I think this product is meant to take its time to work on a person's skin; however I'm not that patient lol. Despite claiming with no use of any chemical whatsoever, I don't really like the smell I don't know why. Tossed this away after 2 months cause I couldn't stand the smell (especially the hydrating mask - what on earth do they put in that?!) and I don't have the patience.
3) Clinelle
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Switched to this after getting frustrated with Dermalogica range. Went into Guardian, asked the pharmacist what would be good for acne prone skin, she took a look at my super red blotched skin and suggested this. "It has no chemicals, not too mild, will get rid of those pimples" was what she told me. Desperate, I had no choice but believe her - thought it couldn't do any worse. She recommended me to use the complete range - cleansing gel (facial wash), toner, moisturizer.
Results : been using this for 10 months now, and never thought of changing to anything else. Despite coming with low price tag (compared to the previous two) it works wonders - I rarely get pimples after using it for about a month, the scars are even fading away now, smells great too. Oh my God, if they dare to discontinue this product, I swear I'd cry. Bought 3 tubes before I went to Amsterdam for the whole 3 months I was there cause I didn't dare to change to anything else.
To be fair, I still think different product works differently on different type of skin - so what might work for you won't necessarily be the same with anyone else. But I've been at a place where I was so desperate to get rid of those zits and pimples I'd try anything; so if you're at that place too, I know perfectly well how you feel. So if you're looking for good product to try, might as well try Clinelle cause it works on me when even Dermalogica couldn't. And it doesn't cost as much either!
Clinelle's price range : RM30+ for cleansing gel, RM20+ (I think) for toner.
So last month, he was bugging me with this "critical" need to buy the new kindle from Amazon.
You see, it's so funny to see him so nervous spending money on things that aren't shirts or shoes or football jerseys or shoes. Really, the kindle cost about 13,000 yen but from the way he acted "I don't know..I don't really NEED the kindle since I've never used it before..but I DO need it cause I've been buying books off Amazon..and if you bought books through kindle you'd get books at MUCH cheaper price..I don't know..I don't really NEED it though.."; you'd think it cost as much as a new PC.
Repeat that 100 times, especially when he sees any new book on Amazon he likes, or other tablets made for reading ebooks.
So since it was the end of the year, I thought it'd be more special if I bought for him.
And special it was!
To me, it really isn't about the money. He told me I kind of influenced him in reading more books ever since we got together (to be fair, I don't think I'm that nerdy. But just that he's seen my books) and I've seen how much he grew into books so this gift means a lot to both of us. I mean, even I don't have a kindle!
Still love buying paperback books and that new book smell.
To you, I hope you love it! This means you have no reason to receive any package from Amazon anymore. MUAHAHA.
And yes this is a payback for your last blogpost.
You see, it's so funny to see him so nervous spending money on things that aren't shirts or shoes or football jerseys or shoes. Really, the kindle cost about 13,000 yen but from the way he acted "I don't know..I don't really NEED the kindle since I've never used it before..but I DO need it cause I've been buying books off Amazon..and if you bought books through kindle you'd get books at MUCH cheaper price..I don't know..I don't really NEED it though.."; you'd think it cost as much as a new PC.
Repeat that 100 times, especially when he sees any new book on Amazon he likes, or other tablets made for reading ebooks.
So since it was the end of the year, I thought it'd be more special if I bought for him.
And special it was!
To me, it really isn't about the money. He told me I kind of influenced him in reading more books ever since we got together (to be fair, I don't think I'm that nerdy. But just that he's seen my books) and I've seen how much he grew into books so this gift means a lot to both of us. I mean, even I don't have a kindle!
Still love buying paperback books and that new book smell.
To you, I hope you love it! This means you have no reason to receive any package from Amazon anymore. MUAHAHA.
And yes this is a payback for your last blogpost.
So this conversation has been going on for the 1176th
time.
Her : tgk blog dah?
Me : tiap2 hr org tengookk
Her : xprasan keeee
Me : ape die saayaaangg (this is my normal tone to her-sweet
& loving..)
Her : iii xpyh la jd author(/blogger?! Sorry I don’t know the
correct term) org remove je la (high pitch & screaming..)
So ive decided to write here once in a while just to let her
off my back. I went to muse’s concert recently & it was really2 awesome. the
metallica one that I went b4 was intense & great but this one was really
cool. The lighting was brilliantly done & the animation was funny.
And don’t get me started on Mr. Bellamy. What a frontman. He
was running around the whole time but his voice doesn’t change one bit. This is
a true musician. Not just jumping around dancing & lip syncing – yes im thinking
about you harry styles & your shitty hair.
Even the new songs sounded great – except for the one that
chris sung – it just doesn’t sound like a muse song to me without bellamy(too much respect for this man to call him by his 1st name..) singing it. But the night ended in disappointment for me – they didn’t sing
hysteria. All day long the song got me worked-up, but it never came.. and now I
don’t know if I can cross off ‘muse live’ from my bucket list yet..
And now for the compulsory pictures..
so tempting..
the constant lasers made it difficult for a nice picture. and i only took it during new songs that i dont like haha.
i reckon this will save me a year of blogging..
Almost two weeks into the new year, I'm already swamped with work.
Currently on my work desk? 4 stacks of patents and journals pending for review, and one stack brought home for the weekend. It doesn't mean I'm a workaholic, it means I'm doing everything I can to avoid a super stressful week ahead if I didn't at least settle a few things during the weekend.
I finally understood when people say they don't look forward to the weekend anymore.
So got home earlier than usual yesterday cause it's been a while, got into pajamas and watched my all-time favorite wolf packs - The Hangover. Bradley Cooper has this ability to pick me up anytime (especially since the boyfriend was away in Saitama last night for Muse concert, having the time of his life. The last time I went to a concert? Summer 2007, in Tokyo.)
And the perks of getting a long Friday night alone - caught up on my favorite pastime! Edited some pictures in my iPhone.
Currently on my work desk? 4 stacks of patents and journals pending for review, and one stack brought home for the weekend. It doesn't mean I'm a workaholic, it means I'm doing everything I can to avoid a super stressful week ahead if I didn't at least settle a few things during the weekend.
I finally understood when people say they don't look forward to the weekend anymore.
So got home earlier than usual yesterday cause it's been a while, got into pajamas and watched my all-time favorite wolf packs - The Hangover. Bradley Cooper has this ability to pick me up anytime (especially since the boyfriend was away in Saitama last night for Muse concert, having the time of his life. The last time I went to a concert? Summer 2007, in Tokyo.)
And the perks of getting a long Friday night alone - caught up on my favorite pastime! Edited some pictures in my iPhone.
The Hague, during one of evening outings looking for food as a curry-deprived foreigner. A few seconds after this snap, a tram went by missing the woman on the bicycle just by a few moment. Not really getting this often in Malaysia, I was stunned. Malaysia should make one of its new year resolutions 'to take more safety lessons'.
In the tram. My everyday iPod getaway.
Amsterdam, the first week of September. Ah the sunshine!
Outerior of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Same building design as Amsterdam Central station.
Rijksmuseum entrance and the bosses. Ah the sunshine again! (not to be confused with Malaysia's sun, though. Two completely different things.)
I'm cheating here cause this is in Bruges, Belgium. But reminded me of Amsterdam.
In Bruges lagi. Having a pot of mussels with cream sauce for lunch.
A store selling lace and clothes.
True Belgian waffle we had in Brussels! Topped with Haagen Dazs' chocolate. Darn I miss it already. That's my boss' charming boy.
Also cheating. This was Fiqah in front of Eiffel tower, our favorite place.
Brussel Central. Obviously I'm not good with instructions, since this is supposed to be an Amsterdam post.
Yay, an Amsterdam picture! While taking strolls around the city. Probably the farthest I've ever walked.
Macaroons bought in The Hague. Because we didn't get to drop by Laduree while in Paris :(
Just sayin'.
A makcik showcase-ing her stuff for the kids. Snapped this in a hurry cause I was late for the train.
From one of the many weekend outings' routine.
Will edit some more when I have the time and passion, you know the drill. But probably not that much cause it's starting to make me miss this place.
So I was having a conversation with him, regarding his car. He's planning to add "some accessories" to his car i.e. changing the normal seats to leather seats and adding the sport rim, and he's planning to do it while he's still in Japan since he bought his car there - he's even surveyed the place and price and all. According to him, the price would differ in Malaysia (albeit slightly, maybe) and let's face it, everything automotive in Japan is much better than Malaysia's.
"I don't get why guys do this all the time. It's not even a necessary thing to do pun!"
"These things, to guys, are like Chanel bags to girls. It gives you that accomplished feeling and thrills"
"But you are planning to get yours. But Chanel bags, to me, is like a never-ending dream you knew you'd wait for such a long time to get because it is THAT valuable and not something you can get off the market or store!"
By that time, I was already in tears. How dare he, bringing up my Chanel. Pfft.
"I don't get why guys do this all the time. It's not even a necessary thing to do pun!"
"These things, to guys, are like Chanel bags to girls. It gives you that accomplished feeling and thrills"
"But you are planning to get yours. But Chanel bags, to me, is like a never-ending dream you knew you'd wait for such a long time to get because it is THAT valuable and not something you can get off the market or store!"
By that time, I was already in tears. How dare he, bringing up my Chanel. Pfft.
His car's first scratch. He went crazy looking up on the internet how to remove the scratch, when after a wash, the scratch was barely even noticeable. Lol.
But it got me thinking - I definitely made goals (ever since I was second year in uni) to get a certain bags by the time I was at a certain age, and I admit that they're pretty huge goals. Seeing him so close to getting his made me realize, I need to put some work into action.
If they're worth it.
So it's 2013 :) Happy new year everyone!
Today was exceptionally different in terms of celebration, because this time last year, I had just started working at a new place in Bangi - all clueless and scared and confused and happy and nervous. Had just moved to a new place, new office, made some new friends, learned new things, down with new routine.
After a year, it was a great year. At least managed to stuck out here for that long! (I don't really have a good track record of keeping a job long enough lol)
As for the new year ahead, I feel different. I realized I've been doing new year resolutions ever since I started blogging (reading back what I wrote back in 2009, 2010, 2011..wow..I can be such a drama queen. Sorry for that.) but I never really been so serious about it. I mean, everyone's doing it and people said do some that you actually BELIEVE you can reach.
After a few days of thinking (it IS the third day of the new year), I've decided that for 2013, I hope I would have the courage to cover my aurat better, and not be in between anymore. I've thought about it long enough before but I just didn't think I have the courage to do it; but now, the desire to achieve that one goal is becoming stronger and clearer to me. I've always been in between; not wanting to let some stuff go and not wanting to lose myself completely - but I realized, I have no one to impress but Him, and I have a long way to go where I can learn to be better.
Ever since I've thought about it, I've been at peace for some reason. Which I take as a good sign.
But don't expect miracles though, honestly I'm still figuring out how to decide on which tops to let go and which to keep. I want to get rid of all things tight or sheer or short, especially the scarves, but I have no clue at what length should I go. I mean, do I start with my scarf length or my scarf sheer-ness or my top's shape or my top's sleeves or what?!
Baby steps. So please, be nice! I'm trying my best okay? Hehe.
Anyway. Another one resolution was to keep up with long-lost friends, and I believe I'm one step ahead already in this department!
And the third one is the one I've been trying to accomplish since 2009 - to blog more.
I swear I'm trying, but these days it's just hard to share some things I'd rather keep private, so until I'm completely comfortable with everything, please bear with me ok? I swear I still love blogging, and after re-reading my old posts from 2009/2010, I knew I just couldn't give this up. Not in this lifetime, ever. It has been an exceptionally special experience (am feeling slightly emotional now) and I've learned a lot through these past years that this space mean everything to me. Reading back how disastrous and equally awesome my uni days were, the places I've explored, friends and people I've had the chance to know, the deep feelings I've shared albeit casually, etc..it all means everything to me.
I can't be more thankful for all that I've put here up until last year.
Let's make 2013 an equally good one, if not better, shall we.
Today was exceptionally different in terms of celebration, because this time last year, I had just started working at a new place in Bangi - all clueless and scared and confused and happy and nervous. Had just moved to a new place, new office, made some new friends, learned new things, down with new routine.
After a year, it was a great year. At least managed to stuck out here for that long! (I don't really have a good track record of keeping a job long enough lol)
As for the new year ahead, I feel different. I realized I've been doing new year resolutions ever since I started blogging (reading back what I wrote back in 2009, 2010, 2011..wow..I can be such a drama queen. Sorry for that.) but I never really been so serious about it. I mean, everyone's doing it and people said do some that you actually BELIEVE you can reach.
After a few days of thinking (it IS the third day of the new year), I've decided that for 2013, I hope I would have the courage to cover my aurat better, and not be in between anymore. I've thought about it long enough before but I just didn't think I have the courage to do it; but now, the desire to achieve that one goal is becoming stronger and clearer to me. I've always been in between; not wanting to let some stuff go and not wanting to lose myself completely - but I realized, I have no one to impress but Him, and I have a long way to go where I can learn to be better.
Ever since I've thought about it, I've been at peace for some reason. Which I take as a good sign.
But don't expect miracles though, honestly I'm still figuring out how to decide on which tops to let go and which to keep. I want to get rid of all things tight or sheer or short, especially the scarves, but I have no clue at what length should I go. I mean, do I start with my scarf length or my scarf sheer-ness or my top's shape or my top's sleeves or what?!
Baby steps. So please, be nice! I'm trying my best okay? Hehe.
Anyway. Another one resolution was to keep up with long-lost friends, and I believe I'm one step ahead already in this department!
Met up with some old friends I haven't seen for ages, and it felt nice.
And the third one is the one I've been trying to accomplish since 2009 - to blog more.
I swear I'm trying, but these days it's just hard to share some things I'd rather keep private, so until I'm completely comfortable with everything, please bear with me ok? I swear I still love blogging, and after re-reading my old posts from 2009/2010, I knew I just couldn't give this up. Not in this lifetime, ever. It has been an exceptionally special experience (am feeling slightly emotional now) and I've learned a lot through these past years that this space mean everything to me. Reading back how disastrous and equally awesome my uni days were, the places I've explored, friends and people I've had the chance to know, the deep feelings I've shared albeit casually, etc..it all means everything to me.
I can't be more thankful for all that I've put here up until last year.
Let's make 2013 an equally good one, if not better, shall we.
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