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#extramadness #quotes #love quotes #love #cute

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SELAMAT HARI RAYA 2017 'EID MUBARAK 1438 Syawal telah tiba. Selamat Hari Raya to family/friends! Mohon dimaafkan andai ada silap kata atau laku. Kullu 'am wa antum bikhoir! (:

#syawal1438h #amacamraya #syukurselalu #kosongkosong #selamathariraya #eidmubarak #aidilfitri

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RAMADAN KAREEM time to buang yang keruh & ambil yang jernih, sucikan hati, saling bermaafan (bukan masa raya je ye!) dan of course, menambahkan amalan-amalan yang baik! Salam Ramadan & Selamat Berpuasa! Happy fasting to my fellow Muslims! till the next post (:

#ramadankareem #ramadan #ramadan2017 #ramadan1438H #syukurselalu #kosongkosong #selamatberpuasa #happyfasting #blessings

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ONLY LOVE on repeat. the lyric is just too deep.

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Selamat Hari Ibu, Mama! few days before mother's day, I asked Mama if she wanted to eat buffet at Carousel. She was kinda reluctant cos I knew she didnt really fancy buffet. she told me she would consider and let me know. she decided to dine at fishNco! thats my mama, a very simple woman! I dont mind, as long as she is happy! I ordered ondeh-ondeh bites (see photo) from a baker in punggol. mama's birthday cake was from the same baker too! my mama doesnt really loves sweet stuffs. if she wants to eat, she is very particular. I got the feeling that she would love this ondeh-ondeh bites! she loves it. it suits to her liking! so glad to hear "sedapnya benda ni, tak boleh stop makan 1 je". to you mama, my one and only queen of my heart, my numero uno, my greatest loves: you are a selfless woman who always puts others ahead of yourself. did too much yet hardly dihargai or worse, being taken advantage of. but for you "buat baik jangan mintak penghargaan or biar orang buat kita tapi jangan kita buat orang!". a woman who showers your loves and concerns unconditionally, makanan also la! to me jangan cakap lah kan I'm your only child, to the family and outsiders too, like some of my friends whom you treat like your own children. I couldnt ask for more, honestly! you have been the best and fantastic person in my almost 31 years (& still counting) of life! a real blessing indeed! May Allah bless you always with good health & happiness and to many more celebrations & memories together! Of all, you deserve a place in Jannah for all the good deeds and sacrifices you've done/are doing/going to do! Selamat Hari Ibu, Mama! Till the next celebration! Till the next post (:

#selamathariibu #happymothersday #bestmum #irreplacable #unconditionalloves #mynumerouno #thequeenofmyheart #sayangmamasaya #ondehondeh #ondehbites #whiskedbysenorita #mylovestorywithfoods #sweettooth #celebration #selamathariibu2017 #happymothersday2017 #tillthenextone #mafamille #lesmeilleurs

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truth.

#repost #bittersweetoflife

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FUYOHH JOM - ANUGERAH MELETOP ERA!! So, I was in KL for 3 days last month, basically it was like just 2 weeks ago. once again, it was a winning prize from SingtelTV. Thank you again for this opportunity, I truly appreciate this! last year was for Akademi Fantasia's finale and this time round is Anugerah Meletop Era! The trip was fun filled. I enjoyed every moment of it no matter how rushing the trip was. thankfully the bus journey this time was 2 hours shorter which I was so glad of! friendships were made/formed once again, though this time the group of people were not as happening as AF's clan and the bond wasnt as strong too! the AF's clan basically could chitchat with just anyone in the group, regardless of age, but this time round was more quieter! But well, I wouldnt want to trade this experience with any else. meeting new people is interesting, I gotta see macam2 ragam and so! The main event itself was so kecoh and happening! got to see some of my favourite Malaysian celebrities LIVE! Whatsmore, I gotta taste my first red carpet experience for event in Malaysia! The level of excitement was beyond words. Before this AME, we had a high tea session too! I am really hoping for more opportunities like this. Priceless experience. May I get more chances! thank you once again SingtelTv! till the next post (:

#fuyohh #fuyohhjom #singtel #singteltv #astro #astroria #anugerahmeletopera2017 #anugerahmeletopera #throwback #thankyou #tillthenextone

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PESTA PERDANA 2017 It was really a last minute affair that I decided to attend this event. Ever since Mediacorp moved to the new location, I am so lazy to attend/watch any event/programme here. Mind you, the previous location was just 20mins bus ride away from my house or $7 grab ride. Haha! Then I thought ah lets go cos I missed the previous edition 2 years ago as I was busy with my SEA Games commitments. Whatsmore, its my chance to explore this new campus as well as meeting the Suria celebrities and to catch up with few good friends here! So, actually it isnt really that far la from my place but still, my grab fee was like $12 there. I'm still clueless on how to go there via bus or train! (will explore soon). the new place is nice la of course, new building right! love the structural design and also something like open-air garden at the 2nd storey. so canggih got cafe already there as well as restaurant and foodcourt. but the MES Theatre not so great la, the row is so narrow! it is pretty hard to walk along it! (My leg tersangkut and the lebam was so scary!). The event itself was fun. I got to say this year's winners were not really predictable like before. So, best la kan! I managed to meet some celebrities at the post event. Hisyam Hamid was one of them. of course he is more popular now compared to 4 years ago when I first took photo with him. But a thing never change is: still the same humble and friendly him. layan every single peminat with so wide smile and politeness. Khai Saharom didnt win that night and to rub more salt to my wound was, I didnt get to take picture with him as well :( sob sob! oh ya, on a brighter happier note, I dapat feeling bergambar di red carpet you olls! I left at 1am. penat tapi amik gambar punya pasal, lupa semua penat. Thank you for the memorable night! To more event at this new venue! Till the next post (:

#pestaperdana #pestaperdana2017 #mediacorp #mediacorpsuria #khairudinsaharom #hisyamhamid #MEStheatre #latepost #thankyou #tillthenextone

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just at the right time.

#repost #bittersweetoflife #matteroftheheart

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WORDS OF MOTIVATION!

Ease your soul here

#repost #bittersweetoflife #motivation

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Hello Batam! I managed to bring mama for a short trip across the sea. to Batam, to be precise. it was like birthday treat for her on top of the earlier celebration with my 2 friends few days before. It was a 2D1N trip. pretty rushing cos as usual, I just had a lot to do whenever I'm in Batam. took the 8am ferry on Saturday, just to make sure I wont waste any time :D Went to Barelang bridge first after arriving before I brought her for a spa session & seafood dinner by the sea later that night. In between the spa and seafood, we did some shopping; groceries, tops, tudungs & phone acessories! She got another surprise upon checking in to our room as I have contacted the hotel to do some birthday decors in the room, together with 2 slices of cakes & personalised card. She was in tears of happiness. I did something like this for her too last year sho she was thrilled that I did it again this year! it was just a short trip but I enjoyed it with mama. We stayed at the pretty new hotel; Nagoya Hill Hotel. It is just across the Nagoya Hill Mall. very convenient! As for the ferry, we continue our trust with Horizon Fast ferry which I took the business class during the return journey. Not my 1st taking business, tried it before & loving it still. to many more birthdays & trips together, Mama! till the next post (:

#mamas53rd #23february #birthday #surprise #batam #barelangbridge #nagoyahillhotel #shorttrip #vacayyay #holidayisnoteveryday #tillthenextone

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Mama's 53rd So, my mama turned 53 on 23-Feb-2017. Thats her official birthday cake for this year. exceptional. the taste was so good! My wish for her on her birthday is to see her happy & healthy always. She is one strong woman who has overcame A LOT! she deserves nothing but everlasting happiness! We celebrated her birthday with a dinner at an Indonesian restaurant together with my 2 friends whose presence was a complete surprise for Mama. She was out of words & delighted to see both of them. Cant never thank them enough. so much laughters, exchanging of stories & experiences! Till the next post (:

#mamas53rd #23February #birthday #celebration #chocolatecake #sweettooth

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FIREWORKS So, I was in Melacca when the world was ushering the new year; 2017. I was there when 2016 arrived. Staying at the same hotel; Hatten Hotel, a floor higher that last year with same pool view which also entitled me to witness the fireworks yet again with a very clear view! Okla, for some it might be like "alah melaka je, nothing la" but well, I was happy enough. Shall I welcome 2018 in Melacca again? Hahaa lets see! (: Till the next post !

#throwback #welcoming2017 #fireworks #colourful #amazingdisplay #viewfrommyhotelroom #hattenhotel #melacca #melaka

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Yes, I still do. Once in a while.

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2016. 2017.

So, 2016 has ended just like that. It passed too fast indeed.  I had my ups and downs throughout the year which started with me down with dengue fever for more than a week followed by months of battling with my long time ‘relationship’ with thalassemia. My red blood count dropped at its lowest for months! the lowest it has been since I suffer from this illness when I was 14. WOW! it has been a long 16+ years. So beside those sickness, there were some high moments in my life that I think I will not forget, or at least, need a long time to forget. The sponsored trip from Singtel TV for the Fuyohh Jom trip was one memorable event. too many memories from it and I made new friends, met awesome people and so on. Well, for all the good and bad times, thank you 2016 for everything. for teaching me more about life and for helping me to be wiser. it was the year I hit the THREE series as well. I turned 30. yes THIRTY. BLESSED. ALHAMDULILLAH. So, let me welcome the 2017 with open arms. Happy New Year, world! I am hoping for a good and better year, definitely. A year to be filled with even more happiness, blessings, success and sweet moments, insya-Allah. Most importantly, lets continue to spread loves, peace & harmony. Before I forget, I’ve set it as my #roadtothirtyone as I continue my journey on this earth this year (& to many more years to come, insya-Allah). Till the next post (:

#2016 #goodbye2016 #thankyou2016 #2017 #hello2017 #happynewyear #roadtothirtyone

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Moving On

Few days back, I came across an online article titled "Being sole breadwinner is bad for men’s health but good for women". Suddenly it brought back all the memories & tough times after my parents divorced. It was bitter, of course, but I gotta respect them & their decision. 12 years ago, when my parents divorced, I asked myself if I could provide a comfortable life for my mum & myself like how my dad did. We were not rich but we lived comfortably. Though my parents taught me to be independent, to work hard to get for what I want & myself started working part-time while in secondary school, still, it wasnt easy when suddenly almost the bulk of the responsibilities fell on my shoulder. my mum was no longer working then, except of looking after my cousins. So, the income was minimal and I didnt want my mum to be working full time again. I struggled badly, broke down many times. At the age of 18 & still schooling, I'd to juggle a lot of things. But seeing how strong my Mama is all along, that gave me a boost to continue being a fighter. Today, 12 years after, we are not rich. But, I'm glad we lead a comfortable life, slightly more than average. I'm so glad that I manage to provide a good & comfortable life for mama and myself. Importantly, we are happy! Happy to see how happy Mama is. Blessed to get Mama's doa' & restu in every step I take. Being a sole breadwinner is not bad afterall. It gives me some sense of pride and accompishment. it has been a long 12 years. things have changed, people have drifted apart, etc. From a hot headed-angsty 18 years old to a matured-firm-less angsty 30 years old. I'm still learning to be a better person & of course, better daughter. I wish to write longer & elaborate more, but I know my emotion would not let me to. Just a thing to note, I never feel I come from a broken famile despite their divorce. Cos its their marriage that failed but not their parenting. Till the next post (:

#bitterfactoflife #bittersweetoflife #lifegoeson

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Matter of the heart!

it hurts, really. in my pursuit to be a happier me, there're times I would succumb to my own emotional battle. tonight is one of those days. I failed. Am I disappointed with myself? Somehow, YES. I've been trying hard to put all those episodes behind yet today, it haunts me back. Reality sets in. It is bitter. I need to be stronger than now cos this is just a beginning and I need to expect more challenges that await me. Thats all for now. Till the next post.

#matteroftheheart #bittersweetoflife #pursuitofhappiness #iamstrongerthanithink