~i miss u~

*sigh* (Instead of sighing, why don't we say Astaghfirullah).

Let's start again.

Astaghfirullah. (that's more like it).

How I miss blogging so much.

I want to blog.. except that I don't have the necessary time to do it.

Because there are other priorities, like office work, house work, travelling.

But I do hope I can blog more often.. as I've done before. Not that frequent, but maybe I'll find some spare time..

But then there's TV, movies.. shopping.. and reciting Quran.. and cooking.

I never sleep when I got home from work. I've done that before. And I realized that it makes me more tired. Making my body feel tensed. Hence no late afternoon nap..

Mister Partner and I always say time is running out. Everyday we're running out of time.

 

We don't have the time to perform ibadah, ie recite the Quran al-Karim, pray sunat prayers, read Islamic books..

 

And then there's.. death..

So yeah..

 

..reminding myself to stay in the right path.

 

Astaghfirullah-al'azim.

 

Wassalam.

 

~online shopping anyone?~

Bismillah, Assalamualaikum everyone :)

You should know that I love online shopping right? :) Anyone who've tried doing it would be addicted. Alhamdulillah, now that my sister has opened an online shopping site, Shippi Shoppe Online. It is more of a collaboration actually, though she did most of the hard work, and I must give her credit for that. Thankfully she's the creative type. Well, enough 'bout us, let's go drool over the items at this site, we call it Shippi Shoppe Online.

You know what, I just love the new shawls, they're prefect for special events, such as birthday party or kenduri kahwin. Yup, they're just perfect. Nowhere else can you get these special designs (not from my observation).

And the preloved stuff, they're mostly seldomly worn or not even worn yet!

So don't wait, follow us at Shippi Shoppe Online now! :) Like us out on Facebook too to get the latest updates.

Wassalamualaikum.

~work & lunch~

Assalamualaikum lovely readers,

I don’t have the mood to write these few long weeks.

But something just came across my mind after what happened yesterday.

My office is located just next to a large shopping complex. So there’s a reason to go there during lunch break. Usually going there is to eat lunch.. well, duhh! There are 3 places I regularly buy my food, be it dine-in or take away, which is McDonalds, the food court and Dunya Kebab.

So, I’m going to talk about the services.

First off.. McDonalds.. As usual, no fuss at all. Sometimes the lines would be so long, but the wait is reasonable. So it never disappoints me.

The food court.. Well, the Soup stall is always fast and the food never failed you. And then the goreng-goreng stall, though always packed with people ordering, but the time is reasonable, and the makcik is really nice.

But Dunya Kebab..

Before, I seldom go there. Its kebab is too large, and I don’t like to waste though I think it’s delicious. But then my friend showed me another food, the Hot Salad. I tasted it, and it was without surprise, to my liking. Because I like vegetables and the portion is just nice (reminds me of Goldilocks). But I can’t eat vegetables alone, so the chicken kebab included in the salad really compliments it all.

After that I always went there alone. There are 3 permanent girls who handled the booth. One of them is quite pretty, but none of them, even the pretty girl smiled, they even frown most of the times. What was sad was when I ordered Hot Salad, they would say it’s not ready at the moment; the chicken is not yet cooked. That was around 1 pm. Twice that I observed they were making hot salad at around 1.15 pm for someone else. Before, they didn’t even ask me whether I want to wait. That really frustrated me most.

A straight face.

This is a frown. They did give me this face.

 So yesterday I went there again. I can’t help it. Though I have to confront them ‘frowners’ again, and each time I gave them a wide smile which was never returned, I want to have hot salad so much, I have to be patient. There was a new girl, and she was quite polite. She told me it was not ready yet. They were chopping the salads. Though she didn’t ask me whether I wanted to wait, I didn’t mind. She’s not arrogant (no frown). So I told her I’ll come back to take the food. So I walked around the shopping complex without any particular objectives (besides the hot salad). So at 1.15 pm, from level 2, I looked down to the ground floor, and saw the polite girl putting in the sauce into something obstructed from my view. Wow, I guess that’ mine. (because the food stall didn’t receive that many customers). So I went down and peeked at the counter, and there it was ready next to the cash register J So I got my hot salad, just in time. I can still eat it in my office before lunch time ends. Alhamdulillah.

So the conclusion is to SMILE, no matter where you are or to whom (lady to lady especially). And then to always work sincerely, with all our heart (not just WORK work, but also other tasks and actions we do).

And remember to make others happy. Like the case above, to make the customers happy.

Sincerity is what we’re hard to do. I remembered that when shaking hands (bersalaman), we should hold the hands firmly and really mean it, and look at them and smile. Because sometimes I encounter people who shook hands while their face is looking at another direction. Weird! But no hard feelings.. because we should always forgive people.

So that’s all folks. This is somewhat a reminder to myself. To always smile no matter what, and also not to look down on others. Be patient with one another. Maybe with time, we’ll change for the best, anyone can change with Allah’s will. Don’t deny that.

Wassalamualaikum.

- excuse me for any grammar mistakes :)

2102.2012

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullah lovely bunch,

It's been a while. Been having loads of work these past month. Last night I sent Mister Partner to the airport. He went to Iksan, Korea to train the engineers there. His boss wanted him to stay for 2 whole weeks. But he said he'll try to talk to his boss. Maybe it can be reduced to 1 week.

I have runny nose right now. My eyes and nose are all itchy, I can't stop sneezing. Hope it all stops. Because I need to be strong these days onwards.

(Hmm, my post sounds serious. Can't help it - sorry guys).

Despite the complain (not exactly, just something I want to tell), I am thankful to Allah, Alhamdulillah for everything.

This is just one of my experiment using an iPhone app. Just some of the things beside my bed.

Wassalam.

~the year i reach 3 series~

Assalamualaikum,

Yeap, this year I'd be 30. End of January, not far ahead. I think I'm ready for it. But thinking I don't yet have any children, I don't want to be 30. Not for any other reason. Just that, full stop.

Shawl Gap, blouse and skirt Zara, bag Prada

Shawl Somerset Bay, dress ThePoplook, jacket Zara,
wedges Payless, bag YSL, necklace Topshop

Shawl Arzu, stripe short and pants Zara, shoes DKNY

Shawl Zara Man, top Dorothy Perkins

Shawl, top, boho skirt all Zara

Shawl Zara, linen bolero Laura Ashley, coral top F21

So that is all. Wishing you a Happy New Year! Alhamdulillah we get to live another year.

Salam.

~beijing fashion sense~

Assalamualaikum fellas,

Well, it's not really Beijing's, by my fashion sense to be exact. I just love mixing colours anywhere anytime. I don't really adore as much when it comes to Autumn/Winter fashions, as they tend to go towards nude, black, grey and sorts. Very natural, earthy toned colours. It's not like I don't wear them at all, it's just that mix and match can be quite fun!

Pashmina from Star Parade, Alor Setar, coral (almost red) cardigan Zara,
leopard printed top Promod, jeans DKNY, shoes LV

Floral shawl Paul Smith, jacket Esprit, turquoise pants Zara

Leopard printed shawl Queensbay Mall, Penang, jacket and striped top Zara,
cowboy pants Ralph Lauren

Pashmina Gurney Plaza, Penang, neon yellow top DKNY, others repeated



My favourite things (Gucci bag, Esprit jacket, Zara gloves)
taking a rest on the Great Wall (what am I talking?)


Seeing these pictures make me wanna go on vacation again :)

Wassalam.

~this should be anyone's 2012 resolution~

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullah,

I love the beach..

But would the beach be loved in the years to come?..

I would always nag and nag (to Mister Partner that is).....

Why do people throw plastic drink bags outside their car while driving?

Why do people throw cigarettes on the street floor?

Why don’t people recycle their plastic containers?

Why won’t people clean up their own doing? Are they afraid that the city council might not have a job?

Why do people litter? Do they think what they’re doing is OK? Teeny tiny trashes only? Nobody would see?

The above pictures were taken at the Batu Feringghi beach. That was the only time I got to take pictures of them trashes. Because I did find many others. While I was riding my bike around my house, I found a bunch of polystyrene plates scattered next to the main road. Were they having a party by the road side? How could I help? How could anyone help? Because calling the city council would only settle that issue-at-the-moment. What if there are other littering act in the future? Would it be easier if each individual person acts responsibly? Do your part, if not taking care of other people’s trashes, take care of your own.

Does anyone of you remember? That when we’re in school (mostly I presume), we were trained to collect whatever trashes we found while walking, keep them in our pocket, and throw them into the trash can. Something difficult doing it now don’t you think?

Let’s help contributing indirectly (though it seems more directly) by throwing trashes in the trash can. IN the trash can, not near it.. not beside it. Savvy?

And let's make it our 2012 resolution!

Ciao ;p

~this is it.. wordless wednesday la~

Well, sort of :)

Assalamualikumwarahmatullahhiwabarakatuh,

Is it hard to..

... PUSH?

Wassalam.

~wordless whatever-day-i-wish~

Assalamualaikum,

Sorry cos I broke the Wordless Wednesday rule :p

Ciao!

~the kurungs~

Assalamualaikum bellas,

Do you remember that I've mentioned in a post about me sending textiles to the tailor before raya puasa? Check out that entry.

I HAVEN'T yet received them, yet wearing them. The tailor said that the one doing embroidery was badly ill, like cancer or something. So, at the last minute, this is the result.



me in the red/ orange kurung with batik print

 The fabric was bought at a batik outlet in Shah Alam, and I'm pleased with the result, simple yet colourful. And I love the shawl, which I bought from ShawlbyVsnow.


me in the pink/ blue kurung

The fabric was bought in Hadyai, I personally mixed and matched the textile and made into a modern baju kurung. What do you think? It's quite simple, and Alhamdulillah the tailor managed to finished sewing it in time.

Below is my kurung during the visit to our kampung on raya haji:

~feeling acrobatic?~

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullah ladies and gentlemen :),

I present to you.. the awaited.. acrobatic show.. from Beijing!

We went to the acrobatic show in Beijing on the first evening. And we were all surprised, more to amazed by the show they presented to us. This is a video of one of the show, which I like the most.

Doesn't it remind you of the animated movie, Mulan from Disney? I watched all Disney movies, and Mulan is one of the most inspiring and remembered (well, aren't them all?). Let's just watch this:

Both the videos is similar in the sense that the Chinese uses poles, sticks or staff to train for combat or join in one. That's cool don't you think?

By the way, can I get a trampoline??

~the athlete in you~

Assalamualaikum,

I’ve several times mentioned that I’m a reserved person (though I don’t think I am anymore). As I WAS a reserved person during my study years, I don’t involve in sports much, frankly no sports at all except when teachers made it compulsory such as the games among rumah sukan or sukaneka. But still, I remember being high spirited each time I join in most sports.

Badminton – since primary to secondary school, I always played badminton around my house. Outside or even inside the house J what a memory that is. Outside my house, we add a net in between our gates pillars. The games, was among my father, my brother, me and sometimes my mother joined in. I always adore my father and brother who were always learning new technical skills. I got to learn from them. Easy. So I think I can play badminton quite well. But didn’t have the will to try out in any clubs or games. There was once when I was in university, my brother informed me that they were recruiting girl players for badminton. And I didn’t give him any answer. I’m just afraid. When I went to one of the games thereafter, I was frustrated for not joining earlier, as I know I’ll do better than the other girls who entered. There, no confidence at all! Shame on you.

High jump and long jump, and  100m sprint – now, these are the sports I secretly like when I was in secondary school, especially the long jump. Although I never qualified, I always push myself to do my very best. I never knew my performance. Maybe I was actually qualified, but the teachers never told me? Haha, because I always think that the more talkative girls always have the chance. I never talk to the teachers personally. I always answered when teachers asked questions in class (quite loud but not by raising my hand – for the lack of confidence). I always finishes my teachers sentences. But, of other things, including sports, I wasn’t confident to talk directly to them.

Marathon or merentas desa or anything more than 100m sprint – these are the least sports I like, and I’ll never like. The reason? I have breathing problem. My heartbeat would beat so fast so easily. And I got tired easily. I’m always behind, and always the last or close to last person to make it to the finish line. It’s like I didn’t know how to breathe. After marriage, I’ve tried the treadmill at the gym. Mister Partner told me to run on treadmill correctly, which is to slowly increase the speed after a few minutes. If he didn’t tell me, I would set high speed, and then I'll surely get tired quickly, and I'll stop. So, the step by step speed increment do help me to not be out of breath easily. But I still don't like the long run.

When I started working (more than 6 years ago, already!), I joined a few sports, one of them is badminton. I love it so much, to play again J Besides that, I learned new sports, including bowling, ping pong, netball, and carom. Yeah, I joined them all. It’s because our organization is quite small, and being a young staff, I was urged to try them all. I enjoyed playing every game, though I don’t exactly excel, but I had fun, and it was an experience I’ll always remember.

But now, I’m under the fertility treatment, I don’t do any sports or exercise (real ones). But I don’t regret it. Maybe I’d have some other time, because I’d rather sacrifice all those fun activities, and having the time of my life to just have a big family of my own. Who wouldn’t wanna?

~amateur english~

Assalamualaikum,

There are times when I feel low, because I write in simple English, compared to other bloggers, which are very professional writers. Even when comparing to bloggers who write in Malay, they are much better. I push myself to remember the correct words, for the correct meaning, something that suits the situation. But my mind won't let me.

And these little voices in my head, annoyingly bugging me 'English tak tera mana pun, tapi ada hati nak tulih blog dalam English'. (yup, those lil voices orang utara jugak).

But thru reading other English-written-blogs, I am inspired to write more, in English. It doesn't make me improve. Maybe cos I don't blog much. Still, I want to instantly be a genius in writing in English (hey, I'm Einstein, remember?). But that is impossible, without extra work, extra reference and everything extra. Perseverance, and focus, and don't stress yourself. That's it!

My brother's doorgift during his wedding 3 years back. Not relevant to this post.

Ciao!

*I like to leave a post with no conclusion! Purpose??????? None.

~beijing's late update~

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahhi wabarakatuh,

I went to Beijing with Mister Partner and the rest of 37 colleagues during the final week of October.

Beijing was not as I expected. Autumn welcomed us with amazement. The yellowish, reddish leaves were so beautiful, I can’t take my eyes off of them every time I passed by them (mostly on the bus). There were still lots of green leaves on willow trees, which were plated everywhere. They were so eerily beautiful.

And the most awaited place of all, the Great Wall of China. And it didn’t disappoint me AT ALL. Subhanallah. You won’t be able to imagine until you step foot one of the wonders of the world. As the Chinese saying, ‘You can’t be a warrior until you climbed the Great Wall’, shows the strength of the walls built over 9 centuries, and more than 8,800 km long. For more details on the Great Wall of China, refer Wikipedia.

The highest you can go to is beacon tower 3.

We didn't get the chance to go to Tianjin as planned. The weather is cold (mid autumn) and lots of smog (which is a combination of fog and pollutants), which caused the roads to Tianjin to be closed for 2 days. We received news that those who did go to Tianjin was stuck in traffic for 8 hours. Alhamdulillah, I’m thankful because we were saved from that (traffic jam).

More to come, this is what I can write at the moment J

Bye.

~another fashion post~

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullahhiwabarakaatuh lovely readers :) ,

Let's just go to the pictures, shall we?





Dress Nichii, bolero Promod, bag gift from Italy,
shawl from Batu Feringgi



Sis wearing pants Zara, shoes Hush Puppies,
bag Prada, shawl DKNY

Sis wearing blouse Promod, bag Chanel,
shoes NineWest, shawl CalaQisya, belt MNG



Blouse Zara, cowboy jeans Polo Ralph Lauren,
bag Loewe, shoes Prada, shawl from Pulau Langkawi

Sis wearing bolero Promod, bag from Rome



Blouse from vintage shop in SIngapore, pants Mango,
shawl from Italy, bag Chanel, pumps Clarks

Top Zara, bolero Forever21, jeans DKNY,
bag MiuMiu, shoes Aldo, shawl IlsyaHijab



Dress American Apparel, bolero Somerset Bay,
bag from Italy, shawl from Sunway Carnival, Penang

So, that is all. This is like a 'bolero' post. Haha, too many boleros don't you think?

Hey, I was thinking of making this blog a lifestyle blog, consisting of fashion, travel, food, home and gadgets. Sounds too huge to handle?

Let's wait and see.

~maybe kot~

Assalamualaikum,

'Esok pukul 9 kot.'

'Rasa-rasanya bos nak report tu hari ni.'

'Maybe you should wear a formal attire for tomorrow.'

'Ya la kot.' 'I think so.'

Those words somehow stick to every sentence I uttered. Eevn when I report to my bosses.

It's bad. People might not understand you, though most of the times I know what I'm talking about. What they reply after such statement is 'you said maybe?', 'are you serious?', 'betul ka ni?', that sort of stuff.

Maybe it's the lack of confidence.

Hmm, maybe I should stop doing that.

Wassalam.

~online daydreaming~

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullah,

Been dreaming of buying Dr Martens' high boots. I never knew that they're so stylish and colorful and comes in lots of design! I only knew them thru the Lookbook email notifications. Then only I checked them out. Haha. Noob! Maybe I'm too old?

I have those Timberland signature yellow boots (like the image below), but they're not as comfortable as my gold Louis Vuitton boots, which I don't think they often make. Both of them have traveled with me around the world. Can I have a new pair of boots? Lets start.. daydreaming..



Source: Google



These are only a few of my favourites. I don't know if they're comfortable though. Anyone can help? Cos the price's quite reasonable.

I'm currently into blue. And this one has no lace, kinda different.

Floral and paisley's print would always be in my wishlist, anytime.

This is not actually my style, but I think they're cool.

Always love animal prints. Love the cheetah one's better.

Shiny. I think I'm bold enough :)

Yeah, I know. They're kind of the same style, but I said I like boots, and the most relevant to our country is ankle high boots. People would start staring if we wear knee high boots (or halfway to the knee), though they're actually beatiful, such as these:

Even the way they tie the laces' are different. Sleek.

Black with roses, classic.

 These pair of boots is for those who haven't yet worn Dr Martens, they're light, cute and comfy looking to start with. Suitable for our casual day in Malaysia too!

I am soooo gonna buy them (read it like a bimbo- please excuse me). They're all beautiful. But buying shoes online might not be easy, I don't know the size. Although they do provide size guide, but when it comes to shoes, I need to try them out myself. Hmm,  maybe that reason would save me money :) But maybe Mister Partner would like me to have one? OK, that would be a way to stop daydreaming and make it a reality. Hah!

Ciao!

Dr Martens boots, source: Dr Martens