#233 of birthday presents.

I had an exciting 24th birthday. 2 weeks of non-stop celebration with family and friends, I feel so loved and blessed! Alhamdulilah.

#299

Iman's chair has become their napping spot.  

#295

#289

Natalie has been back for almost a month, we live 15 minutes from each other ever since I moved to Cyberjaya. And it was only today, I got to see my tofu (ha-ha!).Nevertheless, it was good catching up. The last time she was back, I was 2 months away from being Mrs. Amirul, 4 months had come to pass and now I am a full-fledged Mrs. to my Mister (well, still getting the hang of cleaning and cooking after him...listening to him)

amazing how healthy we are when together!

#283

Breakfast will never be boring with our presence...and funny faces :p 

                             

                             

the man with the epic facial expression is my totally cool father-in-law!

#303

Heart palpitations have been frequent, merely two days away! Had a nice long chat with Iman, was making up for those past couple of weeks absent from each other's proximity and less than 5 minute phone conversations which was driving us a bit wonky (well, one of us)! but insya'Allah all that would be cured this Thursday (: 

Last night was an eventful night! Sarah and Awin organized my hen's night party. The theme was Mad Hatter's tea party, I obviously came as Alice (in wonderland). Would love to post photos, but due to it being a girl's only party, I was off with my hijab. 

I left the house looking like this: 

make up by Auntie Susah Oh of Benefit Robinson, Gardens Mid valley. 

Sarah did not realize I had a big bow hidden under my hijab, the entire road trip went like this "how on earth are you Alice?" I replied "wait and see."

Kah Mun, Cousin K, Nabilah, Jessica & Brenda.

Sarah's childhood friend Mardhy, Cousin M, Awin, Irene & Andrea.

Playing Taboo

It was a stellar rating night, despite some of my cousins and close friends could not make it. I enjoyed the companion nevertheless! Thank you to all of you who made time to spent my last few days as a bachelorette. 

Apart from that, spent the whole Sunday afternoon at Nena's watching the Pioneers of dowry tray architects craft their masterpiece. I had no say or whatever except for choice of flowers, color and thread. the rest was left to them;

Bridezilla Diva #1 - My dearest Ayah

Well, tomorrow later today will be yet another busy day, I've got my make up trial with Teyn and I need  to pick up my wedding dresses. I am stoked in excitement, it's really a roller coaster journey I kid you not! But insya'Allah all worth it. Nothing great is ever easy to achieve, but with patience and faith, and with God's will, greatness will be attain. Assalamualaikum, and good night! 

#275

All praises to Allah, Lord of the worlds. He who revealed in His Glorious Quran, "Oh you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those who came before you that you may keep your duty to your Lord (having taqwa)," 2:185. And may blessings and-peace of Allah be upon His last Messenger Muhammad ibn Abdullah, forever.

Oh you who believe, Ramadan is a sacred month wherein Almighty Allah is constantly testing His creation and giving humanity the opportunity to achieve infinite, endless Bliss. Fasting is a complete purification and a means to developing the consciousness of Allah's presence. The consciousness of Allah, Taqwa, is a protection against the schemes of Shaitan, and the suffering of this world. Allah has informed us that, "Whoever keeps his duty to Allah (has taqwa), He ordains a way out for him and gives him sustenance from where he imagines not. And whoever trusts in Allah, He is sufficient for him. Surely Allah attains His purpose. Allah has appointed a measure for everything." (65:2)

I am feeling a surge of emotions coming over me as Ramadhan is nearing its end.  Twenty-eight days came to past, 2 more days left before marking the end of the holy month.

There is a novelty to Ramadhan that I am sure many of us had forgotten.  So many things that we grow to take for granted is that Ramadan is actually a time of increased activity in which us believers, now lightened of the burdens of constant eating and drinking, should be more willing to strive and struggle for Allah.

I must admit that Ramadhan this year was by far the most challenging one I have encountered. I was in poor health at the beginning of Ramadhan, but by the third day I was determine to fast and Alhamdulillah I survived.  Apart from being in poor health, this Ramadhan really tested my patience with the people around me. I have tried with utmost strength to refrain myself from succumbing to any misdeeds (i.e losing my patience, backbiting) I still need to work on that. 

Dear Almighty, I hope you give me a chance next Ramadhan to redeem myself. 

However, I am grateful to feel your presence throughout those difficult times, reciting your name, that sudden uplifting feeling from within, masha’Allah, I really cannot fathom what it was that I felt, but it felt good! 

Insya’Allah, next year would be an enlightening and challenged filled Ramadhan, at least next year I will have Husband Iman to remind me about my Iman (get it, get it?) *face palms* hahahahahahahhahahah … 

May this last two days of Ramadhan brings you tawfiq and hidayat. Ameen, Ya Rabbal alamin.

“… For tawfiq only comes from Allah and he establishes
it upon the tongue of His Awliyaa’, the people of His
Deen and those who have knowledge of His Shari’ah who
desire only the Truth…”

- ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ood

(radhiallahu `anhu)

#262

I am beyond annoyed, if only you knew!

#257

I loath people who make you feel small and miserable just because they feel they're better than you. This is only seem to matter at your worst moments. 

unfortunately, this thing will NEVER end. And it won’t get any easier unless you know how to overcome this situation, there are so many ways to look at it. going through much more soul abuse and ridicule compared to your peers or family members means you are, most likely, bound to appreciate the greater things in life to a greater extent.

don’t be resentful. cut off all contacts with people who treat you like a doormat, love the ones who don’t. be patient, seriously. there are enough assholes in the world. don’t be another one.

#252

sigh, I got the blues.

#247

After working with a corporate company, as fun as they may be, and the experience I've acquired, it wasn't worth the XXXX I made in a span of 2 weeks. It consumed my time (as I was only a freelancer), I was depressed towards the last few weeks before I called it quits. I was supposed to come back after a week's break, and after much discussion with my parents, Iman and my close friends, they all reckon I should not go back.

I'm happier now, flexible work schedule, and the best part of all is, I don't have to report to anyone but myself, oh and at times, Asyraf Lee. 

** there's more to why I quit, but I'll save that for another day ;) 

#235

It is becoming such a routine. It gets exhausting after awhile.

#231

I cannot wait to be Mrs. Awesome ha-ha!

#230

Nat & Qiki's TGIF:

 

 fiddling with Nat's iPhone 4 camera features.

Natalie Ong Poh Suan, the reason why it is so hard to get rid of these unwanted body baggage. but oh well, there's only 5 Fridays at the most in a month, what damage could those 5 Fridays possibly do...(somehow, I know I'm going to regret saying that!)?

Ever since we graduated from high school Nat & I made a pact to have lunch every Friday (or any other day) the pact started  almost five years ago! Wow!

 

(that's nat)

#228

I miss my cousins, even if we don't get along at times, but Blut ist dicker als Wasser. Hopefully when my wedding comes, we'd be able to set our differences aside and be merry among each other. hopefully. 

ps/ I actually have more cousins, but these are the ones I'm close to. 

#227

images courtesy of BHLDN & Pinterest. 

If I was filthy rich and was making 10,000 USD a month, I would definitely by a pair of Louboutin's: 

but knowing me, if I had that kind of money, I'd probably just custom make them at some cheaper designer :P