Fluorescent Adolescent x Arctic Monkeys

The 4 day trip to KL was awesomeeee.
A well deserved break after a traumatic study + exam session.

Shopped too much.
Had my halal Subway fix and so much good street food, I'm surprised no one got food poisoning.
Went to the KLCC, Sogo and of course the must-go-to places - Petaling Street and Masjid India.

All I can say, from what I've learned on this trip is, never judge a shop by its exterior.
The unbelievable bargains, the unique trinkets, tops, shawls I've got were... very my kinda things :)

I'm wayyyy beyond pacified.

The remaining post-results celebrations are still going for me.

But come 2011, its time to get cracking in taking my first few steps in securing financial stability.

2010, you have been so incredibly giving.
Thank you, Allah.

Alhamdulillah.
I've graduated.

I'm a degree holder.

Thank you, God, for this generous blessing from you.
Alhamdulillah.

One in A Million x Ne-yo

Exams are over.
Feeling good, Insya'allah everything will turn out fine.

Now, somebody take me out cos I need to system restore myself, get my brain and life back.
Its my turn to enjoy after 3 weeks of being cooped up at home, facing notes and books on a daily basis.
Imma let loose :)

And now, we wait.

photo credited to: aksdareflection

Just The Way You Are x Bruno Mars

I turned 22 on the 26th of October :)

I still feel like a 19 year old, though.

Spent the day with the apple of my eye, the sugar in my coffee, the motivation to my everydays, my Han.
Turned up at my door with a lighted cake, singing the birthday song.
Adorable, much.


And my loot from him.
My favourite has got to be the handmade card =D
From scratch! Amazing what a gold pen and some paper can do *beams like a proud Mum*
Thank you, baby!!!!
Too much, as always.
I chide but you never learn, do you?

Depressing sight of notes + Bag of presents = Slightly happier times

Spent the day trying NOT to think about the finals lurking around the corner.
But to no avail.
I'll stop thinking, when its over.

Thank you Babah, for settling my *ehem ehem*.
Thank you Ibu, for the military jacket.
Thank you little brother, for the perfume.
Thank you little sis, for the gorgeous black Grecian dress.
Thank you, friends, cousins for the well wishes through text, Twitter and all =D

My 22 years on earth is more meaningful, because of all of you.

Oh exams, you're doing my head in.
Final stretch, Insya-Allah.

Let's finish off with a big bang.

Like a G6 X Far East Movement

Recap Raya

Eid 2010, was definitely different... I guess I share some of my friends' sentiments.

Albeit being different, I treasure certain traditions and must-dos that my family keeps alive,my confirmed-late-no-matter-how-early-I start getting ready + Dad's nagging-at-why-its-taking-me-so-long, the seeking forgiveness in the morning and my trying not to tear up cos I dun have waterproof mascara during the fore mentioned session, just to name a few.

So, I drove this year, a manual car... and guess who hit another person's car?
Me.
Not major but still left me a tad bit traumatic, not even wanting to come near the steering wheel despite Mum's effort of trying to talk me into doing it so I won't grow phobic of driving, I suppose.

Nonetheless, I did take the wheel again... drove my 2 Umis and 1 Ami, my Cik Man, my Kak Nana, my Auntie Mama and my little cousin Afiq.
It was quite an adventure, trying to tail Dad's car in front, getting lost, not being able to get into the right lane and making a huge U-Turn, my Umi saying one thing and Kak Nana giving the direct opposite direction...
It was extremely, extremely fun though, what with the non-stop cracking of jokes and teasing.
Oh right, I realized I can't drive in my heels hence, brought my flip flops then grew lazy to keep changing from flip flops to heels and went visiting in baju kebaya/kurung and flip flops.
You've should seen/heard Mum's incessant nagging.
Epic.

But I guess, all these experiences will help nurture me into a more alert and vigilant driver.

Also, a major difference in this year Eid's has got to be the fraternal grandparents' new place.
Imagine having celebrate every Eid at their previous house every year since I was born, going into Nenek's bedroom to lepak on the bed cos that's where my favourite cousins will be, eating Atok's red spiced chicken wings right out of the pan while sitting on the thick carpeted floor... and now, we don't lepak in Nenek's new room, on her bed BUT at least we still get Atok's power packed chickens :)

May their new abode bring them lots of rest, peace and lightheartedness in their golden years.
Ya Allah, bless my grandparents with your peace and serenity.
Amin.

What didn't change, was the throngs of Babah's granduncle/aunts, cousins with spouses + kids, 2nd cousins with spouses + kids and the entire Syed Noh kampung + Nenek's side.
Neverending, I tell you.
And that wasn't even all of them.
Ibu's side though, the direct opposite, cosy and small, and came at one shot, stayed for 5-6 hours at my place.

So, that's a bit of my Eid 2010 recap.
Probably my final year getting the $ka-ching$.
Next year, if God Willing, I'll get a job with financial stability + opportunities for career advancement and be the one handing them out instead.
Insya-Allah.

May we all get to meet again with Ramadhan next year, Insya-Allah.
A very, very belated Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Maaf Zahir & Batin to the wonderful, amazing people in my life.

The Kill (Acoustic) x 30 Seconds to Mars

Happy Operationally Ready Date, H.

In a sea of identical Sea Soldiers, you still stand out in my eyes.

What a man you've become, after these 2 years.
I thank you for braving this phase with me.

I'm so proud of you.

Be In That Number x 100,000,000 Tottenham Hotspur Fans

Gareth Bale, you unstoppable, stunning wizard of English football, you.

I'm gonna buy me a Tottenham jersey and slap a big, fat Champions League logo on it.
Wembley, here we come!!!

♡19 days to Operationally Ready Date.

Dirty Picture x Taio Cruz Feat. Ke$ha

Completed my first ever marathon with Naz, this morning!
It'll be awhile before I sign up for the next one, though (I think).

We're feeling rejuvenated and accomplished!!
Proud of us, Naz!!

Bad Romance x Lady Gaga

New semester started early this month.
Final semester, that is.

I wanna make this lap the best one yet.
Better than the previous ones.
I wanna do Han proud.
I wanna do my parents proud.
I wanna do me proud.

Its now or never, I know that now... and nothing's gonna stand in my way.

Need You Now x Lady Antebellum

I thank God for the day my mum practically dragged me out of bed and hauled me over to SSDC to apply for my driving licence.
I thank God for that very same day where Dad talked me into taking a Class 3 and not a Class 3A course.
I thank God for the day I finally held my licence in my hand.

Why?
Cause I just realised today, that most of the jobs I'm interested in, has one requirement in common.
"Class 3 Driving Licence".

I thank God for the foundation that my parents have provided me with.
And of course, I can never thank them enough.
Half a year more to go and if God's willing, I'll be prepped with my degree and jump headfirst into being a working class heroine.

Now, who wants to hire me?
Please?

Rockstar 101 x Rihanna Feat. Slash

In this photo...
Fahmy - Fuh! Is it me or is it really warm here??
Han - Quit shoving, guys! I'm falling off!
Rain - I'm gonna steal Lan's shiny tanjak...
Me & Linda - We're watching you, Rain. Don't you even think about it.
Lala - Ok Tina, here's the scoop... We're going to Bishan after this.
Di - Hello? Yes, yes... call you later. I'm posing for a photo here.
Fadzli - Aaaah, Best Man finally dapat duduk...

To the newlyweds, Mr. & Mrs. Mazlan, many, many congratulations!
Lala, you were as stunning as a new bride could ever be.
I love you, babe *hugs*

Now, make me a mini Lan/Lala!

Endless Love x Lionel Richie & Diana Ross

5th birthday spent together, each more memorable than the last.
Enjoy the company of your camp mates around you right now, for I'm glad that you're not alone :)
May this new age bring you many, many opportunities, happiness, health and wealth.

I wouldn't be who I am today without you, so on the very day that you were born, 22 years ago, I celebrate you.

Happy birthday to you, the apple of my eye.

While I continue to rant on about H, I've pretty much lost the will to blog.
I'm *this*close to being the fiercely private person I really wanna be.

But I can't shut it down cos someone'll say "You're taking away my homepage??"
Sighhhhh.

To my Han, may you never steal, lie or cheat.
But if you must steal, steal my sorrows away.
If you must lie, lie with me.
And if you must cheat, cheat death, because I can't live a day without you.

Set the Fire to the Third Bar x Snow Patrol Feat. Martha Wainwright

I love how you love them.
How you take time to explain to them about stuff I can't seem to explain,
have the patience to try and understand their gibberish baby talk,
give them little kisses as you carry them in your arms, sit them on your lap and wipe away their snot and grime.

I love how you love them.

Drops of Jupiter x Train

I cherish these letters you wrote to me.
Not only because of the words.
Not only because, even though you pen down those thoughts,
you tell me that words alone can never describe enough.
But because I know that you were the last person who touched these pages,
who married ink to paper - and chose to send them my way.

Keep them coming, please...

Today, we welcome the 4th year since you and me, became us.
We both realise how much we've went through, all the good and the bad, together.
But even if our road is an uncertain and treacherous one, I'd stick with you than find another.
No words, in any form of language, has enough meaning to explain what you mean to me, hence, I promise to show it to you, through my every gesture, through every moment we have.

I believe in you, in us.

Baby x Justin Bieber Feat. Ludacris

Counting down to the days to the Hens' party.
It's time like this that I feel like I need a walkie talkie, better yet a headset.

Linger x The Cranberries

I've got an engagement, a hens' party and a wedding to plan, respectively.

None of which is mine :D

I love planning and executing...
and while I blame my "Everything-Needs-To-Be-Perfect" obsession on my mild OCD traits, I'm not apologizing for it.
Heh.
You only (hopefully) get hitched once in your lifetime!!


My room is a mess of tulle, flower garlands and bobby pins.
Crunch time, all you brides-to-be.

Ever, Ever After x Carrie Underwood

So far, we are so close.
I don't know what it was that I did right, but I should really count my blessings.

Tik Tok x Ke$ha

Some things I overhead at Marina Bay's bayfront.

- Guy : Eh, don't want ah! You smell my armpit!

- Malay Girl: *singing* I've gotta feeling... aku macam nak terkencing... aku macam nak terkencing...

- Friend of Malay Girl: *grumbling* Apa sia... Macam macam cabaran nak gi Butter Factory...

- Young one at approx. 2358 pm: One!... One!... Eh, mane siul bunga api!?

So many colourful characters, so many kids way past their bedtimes.
It was fantastic, though, spending it with someone near and dear to me, wouldn't want it any other way.

2010, I'm soooo ready for you.