Rule #82: There’s always more to what the heart feels, what the mind conceives and what words reveal, there is always more to life.

Gold Coast Surfers Paradise, Australia, Feb 2010

I need to start dieting and this will be the first time I’m doing it. Overeating is bad and I feel really guilty about it! I remember reading a poster “If you cannot feed the poor, fast with them.” It’s all about self-control. I’m not going to fast everyday, so most probably I will only eat about two meals per day (of course breakfast is included. That’s a major must for me!). At the same time, I can lose my weight and save money too right?

Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: ” The most excellent sadaqah consists in your satisfying the hungry stomach.” (Al-Tirmidhi #1946)

I shall stop spending too much money on food and continue doing my part to sedekah more, insya’Allah.

My Dad’s birthday fell on March 15 too and we had family dinner twice, which made me so very happy! Alhamdullilah. (Pictures are in my instagram. Follow me @nadiahlatiff) Although he’s strict and major perfectionist, he is still very supportive in every single thing I do in life and gives me anything I want. What more can a daughter ask for? I pray that Allah continue to bless his heart and allow me to repay him for everything he has done since I was a child. O Allah, grant him the highest level of Jannah. (and send my mother too because she deserves the best.)

I'm still learning how to love myself and be proud of who I am.

Recently my girlfriend and I were talking about our love lives- Oh wait do I even have one? Lol - She asked about my ‘type’ of man I want to marry and I replied, “All my close buddies know a pious man is the biggest turn on for me. A man, who can keep me intellectually stimulated, has an awesome sense of humour and full of energy. A man, who compels my strength and does not doubt my toughness. A man, who has the courage to put aside his ego to treat me like a woman.” Then she started raising her voice, “Yes, that IS the kind of man for you. You fucking deserve way better than whoever you have been with and who you’re with now. Do not fucking settle for anything less than what you fucking deserve. Remember that or I will make you remember that.” Totally did not expect that coming from her. Those words are still ringing loud in my head.

There’s a quote that I stumbled upon few days ago while browsing one of the Islamic blogs, "A man’s heart should be so lost in God that a woman must seek God in order to find him," that still keeps me wondering.

I've been practising playing Blakey- my guitar- again! Who wanna make covers?:)

Quitting my job soon because school’s in two weeks! I’ve never been this excited and nervous for school since like what, 4 or 5 years ago? I’m even planning to go for the orientation. Surprising, much?

I have a few videos to share with all of my readers but I’ll probably post it by the end of this week or next week! It’s really an eye-opening and I advise you to watch them. And I also know that I haven't been posting any new outfits- will do it soon!

I get it already that me and Munah Bagharib look similar. I have nothing against her at all- I think she’s very lovely- But when I ask, “How do I look today?” I don’t expect answers like “You look like munah!” or “That’s so Munah of you!” NEWSFLASH: Munah is not an adjective in my dictionary.

I’m trying to pick up the habit to read again. It’s kind of tough to push myself after months of slacking. I borrowed one of my friends’ book few days ago and I’m only at page 33 today.

I remember funny conversations with W. He's forever calling me a bimbo. The fact that I’m hanging out with an engaged man still scares me a lot but hey he's my good friend since 2 years ago like I've mentioned before. With him around, we are always laughing at our past and I'm constantly learning new things. That's why I treasure him a lot.

W always reminds me about the importance of seeking knowledge. So this is another quote to share and pass on.
"Acquire knowledge, it enables its professor to distinguish right from wrong; it lights the way to heaven. It is our friend in the desert, our company in solitude and companion when friendless. It guides us to happiness, it sustains us in misery, it is an ornament amongst friends and an armor against enemies." Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon his soul)

Today is my girlfriend, Hidayah Rsl’s 19th birthday! It’s amazing really, the first time I met her, I never thought we would be really close girlfriends- We just clicked instantly! She's always been the innocent type of lady and I love her just the way she is. I’ll pray that she will not start clubbing like how she intends to! May God guide her to the truth and bless her with happiness! Miss you girl! Can't wait to see Adam, her newborn baby brother. I hope he's well. Mwuah mwuah.

I love Australia. Can't wait for the time I can finally study there! Insya'Allah.

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Rule #68: Time is not promised, all you have is this moment.

My Eating Habits

1. Breakfast is a must-have for me every morning. I love to eat in the morning. (Unless I wake up in the afternoon)
2. I don’t eat vegetables or any green food. I used to when I was young until my mom let me make my own decisions! LOL
3. I use fork and spoon even at home. I don’t like using my hand because I can’t stand the stickiness and the smell of the food lingering on my hands. Sometimes soap doesn’t help.
4. I prefer western food.
5. I don’t like having so many ‘lauk’ on my plate of rice. I like it simple. Which also means, I don’t like nasi padang.
6. I love cheese!
7. I have to drink milo every day. Or chocolate milk.
8. I don’t drink coffee or tea. But I still can drink coffee-based blended drinks and milk tea!
9. Bean sprouts and onions are a major no.
10. Supper is a meal i take every now and then, without bothering how much weight I'm going to gain! hahahaha.
11. I hate mayonnaise. The smell of it makes me wanna puke.
12. I prefer chewy candies than hard ones.

Rule #51: Sometimes you just have to fall even when you know no one is going to catch you.

My ideas for women's outfits on New Year's Eve

1) If you're going to a fancy restaurant for dinner with your loved ones...............


You'll look extra elegant if you match the first outfit with a pair of high heels instead of flats! The outfit the splash of bold colors is more suitable when you're with friends (and who knows? you might stand out from the rest too!)

2) If you're going to a party..........



First outfit is very simple..I picked a white basic singlet with a gold necklace to spice up the outfit. I think a sequined skirt would be even better than leather! I always looove wedges and i think they're perfect especially when you go clubbing (you won't tire your legs as much as platforms!) The tube dress would be perfect if they're mid-thigh length or shorter, isn't it? If you're wearing a one piece item, don't ever forget your accessories!

For those who knows how to dress well, you can play with colours!!! Add more sparkles to your outfits;)


3) If you have no plans and you think of watching fireworks and just chilling with friends.....


Jeans! If you don't wanna look too slack, sequined platforms will work great. I love the metallic gold jeans (i'm searching a pair for myself x_x) and yes a mustard bag would totally match! I think a slouchy top will always look good in a jeans so yeah, why not? Don't forget your accessories!!

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It's New Years Eve for crying out loud. Of course you need to look extremely beautiful and don't worry ladies if you're overdressed! It's really way better than those who are underdressed, right? I wanted to add more ideas for you all but I'm running out of time...I apologize for the delay of this random list:(

Rule #47: Everybody wants happiness, nobody wants the pain, but you can’t have a rainbow without a little rain.

11 Things that don’t impress me.

1.Bad table manners
I might sound a little uptight to you. I do observe how people use their utensils and their posture! I find it disturbing when someone chews on food so loudly, slurping noodles and drinks especially in a fancy restaurant.

2.Men who harp on the smallest things
and go ballistic over mindless, senseless issues, and explode over insignificant topics - are a mega turn off. I am very laidback but that doesn’t mean I don’t know how to take things seriously. I like to prioritize and focus on issues that are critical to me.

3.Anything fantasy related.
I don’t care whether they’re movies or books. I know how sizzling hot the characters in the movies can be with all their half-naked bodies, but I just think they whole fantasy genre is too….lame. Call me boring or unimaginative. Everytime I watch twilight or vampire diaries I’ll be like, “…….Seriously? NEXT!” No offence to all fantasy-lovers!

4. People who think having sexual intercourse is totally okay
and think that they can do it as many times as they want because “it’s a trend that everybody is doing it”. Like hello?????? Do I even need to elaborate on this??????

5. Awful body odour and personal hygiene.
People who go out of house, without bathing and have bad dressing (like wrinkled tshirt, stains on their pants, eye crusties etc) that is a gigantic YUCK from me. I will definitely run a mile. Actually twenty miles. Seriously you don’t need an expensive Versace fragrance to smell good, the least you could do is, bath as often as... five times a day (just kidding) and keep yourself neat!!!! Buy yourself a full-length mirror if you don’t have any at home. It helps, big time.

6. Ugly tattoos.
I don’t like Koi/Tribal tattoos especially on the legs or arms. It’s so meaningless and really not appealing at all. Tattoos on the neck like Andrew Garcia is still okay, but too much on the neck makes you look like you’re being strangled.

7. The usage of Bad English or too much Singlish.
I admit I don’t have a great English language (I got C6 for my Os), but it’s a total turn off when people (especially MEN) respond to me in Malay when I’m talking in English. of course I do use “Lah” and “Loh” when I speak. But those people who use singlish too much...Two words: Not Cool.

Adding another point to this- I find it annoying when people with really bad English, have the guts to make remarks about my way of speaking, just because I don’t talk malay as often as others. The question I usually get from the Malays which I hate the most: “Why are you always talking in English when you’re Malay?” What kind of question is this, anyway?

8. Cigarettes.
I’m not a smoker because ciggs are expensive and it stinks. Furthermore, It irritates the crap out of me whenever people blow the smoke right in my face.

9. Mayonnaise.
It’s gross :( The smell makes me gag. I'd choose butter over mayo ANY day. If there's just a little bit of mayo in a dip or pasta salad, I'd eat it. But just a little.

10. Debts.
Sometimes, I pay for my friends wholeheartedly when they don't have enough money. At times when somebody wants to borrow some money from me, i'll tell them i'm giving it sincerely (which means i don't expect any return) BUT if you really insist on returning asap, mean what you say and don't make me wait!

11. Bad service.
I don’t expect to be treated like a queen but it really ticks me off when I’m not given basic respect such as eye contact, talking with a gentle tone, normal things like that. The other day I was at macdonalds, I asked a simple question, “How much do I have to pay if I want the double cheeseburger meal with no upsize and twister fries instead?” She replied, “Not sure,” and that was it. I waited for a few seconds, thinking she was going to press the buttons on the computer or whatever-machine-you-call-it. But no...All I got was a two word reply, ‘Not sure’....... Right.

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I actually have very few dislikes. But these are some things that really irk me big time and to know me, is to understand not only the things that I love, but also the things that put me off. Have a great sunday xx

Rule #42: You can’t make people love you the way you want them to, they can only love the best they know how.

My Christmas Wishlist



Zara Printed Blouse! Although I adore the right one because of its cutting, I prefer the left which looks more classy. Retail @ $90.


Celine Boston Bag! Definitely one of the hottest bag nowadays for its simplicity. Have you seen the new collection yet? Sorry i'm not attaching the link! Do google it, they're really gorgeous!


Snake skin prints are in trend for Fall 2011. Even if its not in trend i still want that gold colour wedges! I've been eyeing that for quite some time now from Steve Madden $300. Alternatively, the right one is from Nine West, $180



I gotta be honest I can't afford any Chanel (yet) but hey, i can dream cant i? Every lady wants a chanel handbag but I want the backpack more!!!! So fabulous!


3D Swarovski Pink Juicy Couture Crystal Cover! (Yes, i just bought my iphone4S hehehe) This casing is beautifully crafted!!!!!!!!! 100% custom handmade! I don't think they sell it in Singapore though:(

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Okay i appologize for the late update! It's not like as if I celebrate Christmas..Pfft. I'm just hoping somebody out there will be my santa claus and mail it to me through express shipping since I don't have a chimney? :P xx

Rule #39: If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.

My 5 favourite Fashion Blogs


#1. A Beautiful Mess

There are a lot of things you can find here. You might get ‘lost’ and confused the first time, but you’ll get used to it. Elsie Larson’s blog has full of amazing ideas for crafts and DIY projects for every women, such as bags and mats. She also provides some tips & tricks to styling your hair and make-up. Check out her daily outfits and personal stories too they are really cute!

#2. Style Scrapbook


Andy Torres adventures and travels within the fashion industry and became one of the most successful fashion bloggers. Her outfits are always by the latest trends but still in her own personal style which is incredibly versatile! Don’t forget to see the ‘Art’ section. Good stuffs by her readers. Happy 4th anniversary!

#3. Fashion Toast



Rumi Neely is such a fashion icon for me. I quickly fell in love with Rumi’s simplistic and edgy looks which are ever inspiring. I just love how effortless her style seems. It projects such confidence that you take one look at her and instantly understands that she is completely at ease with herself and the world.

#4 Chloe's addiction



Chloe is such a cutiepie!!! I I always love the way she mixes and matches a lot of things, but in the end it doesn't look too much. instead, it looks so harmonious all together. She has such a knack for doing her makeup and hair in a beautiful, natural way! If you look through all her photos and her daily outfits, you won’t believe she is 25!

#5 Poise Polish


Silvia Siantar is so beautiful. She grew up in Surabaya, Indonesia, turning 18 this year, and currently studying in Curtin University Singapore. She posts about latest news and trends. I love her fashion sense and the way she dresses herself. Not to androgynous, but she can bring the edge around the corner and rocks it. Her lookbook.
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Rule #32: It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be.

Must-Have items in your wardrobe!

1. Every woman knows she should have a little black dress. Choose one that best compliments your body shape! You can wear it at different occasions. It should be sexy, yet sophisticated!


Skater dress is in the trend now. Totally love the middle one. It's velvet from topshop!

2. Closet full of neutrals? Add energy with bold shoes and/or bag! Honestly for me, I don’t prefer to have a very colourful fashion sense, though it's very depressing when my wardrobe contains very little colours, like black and white. But I still do wear little colourful accessories to give a ‘pop’ in my outfit.


I'm still searching for a yellow shoes just like that!

3. A classic white button-down in your wardrobe. Dress them down with jeans or dress it up with a skirt/shorts. It will never go out of style.



4. When in doubt, wear nude pumps/heels. It's safe and they elongate your legs. If you have Mary Janes, you can wear them too! It match with everything.



5. A black blazer is feminine and looks great on all body types. You can pair it with anything but make sure to find one that fits you well and accentuates your waist. Nude blazer can also work but if you want to look more fashionable, go for solid coloured blazers like, turquoise, red, yellow ;) I love blazers!




6. If you have a limited budget, spend it on accessories. Cool shoes, headbands, jewellery or hand bag can make an outfit!



Of course, these are just basics for women. Just think simple, elegant and versatile. I’ll do a list for men too as soon as I learn about them. I’m not that good with men fashion yet! :(

If you guys don’t know, I created a formspring account (again -__-) I really dislike this site so it took me quite a while to decide but it's for my readers’ sake anyway! So you can go ahead and ask questions in my fs! Feedbacks are always welcomed and appreciated! Hate tags will be deleted without hesitation! ;) xx

Rule #29: Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you will land among the stars.

33 facts about me

1. I hate to do house chores. I’m not even interested in cooking. (at least, for now?) But I love to bake though!

2. I’m not good with directions, most of the time.

3. I get super cranky when I sweat unless I’m in an appropriate outfit.. That’s why I always try my best to stay indoor.

4. I choose friends to hang out with very carefully. Some told me that I should stop pushing people away from my life. Not that I’m being arrogant, (if I was really arrogant, I wouldn’t even give them a chance to be friends with me,right?-.-) I just don’t like their personalities or the way they treat me. I always try my best to avoid those bad influence.

5. I would rather be alone than be with friend(s) who chase after popularity/fame and gossip too much…

6. I enjoy blasting music and dancing around naked in the house when I’m home alone.

7. I’m a slow learner and I don’t have a good memory (……unfortunately.)

8. I’m not a hater and I never will be!

9. I hardly get jealous… You can ask my boyfriend how often I do. Only once or twice in our whole relationship? ;)

10. I never liked the idea of being drunk. I’ve never been there and I don’t intend to. Drinking is fine, but I always find ladies who get wasted in the streets are just too much. .

11. I don’t like public affection. Giving hugs and pecks are still alright but, further than that, I’ll get very uncomfortable.

12. I’m naturally very sensitive. When somebody offends me, I’ll get affected easily but I always tell myself not to take it to the heart. I’m getting better at that! 

13. For some weird reasons, I get mozzie bites very easily even at strange parts of my body.

14. I don’t eat vegetables. Probably that’s one of the reasons why I have very sensitive skin. So frustrating

15. My metabolism rate is rather high. I don’t gain weight easily.

16. I don’t fancy girls who talk so much about people they don’t even know.

17. I loooooove children so much I can play with them the whole day! They make me really happy :)

18. I eat a lot in a day but a little every meal. Get it? No?

19. I’m a sucker for sweets/candies! I know I should be aware of diabetes and yes I do take daily pills to keep my immune system strong.

20. I don’t like the idea of a living a “simple” life. I aim to lead an extraordinary life, insya’Allah!

21. I love formal wear! Blazers, smart pants, flare pants, formal shoes, heels, button up shirts. Goshhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, they’re so classy. Men in formal are really attractive too!

22. So far, I own about 15 pair of shoes, besides slippers/sandals/flats, and I’m still counting!!

23. I get really pissed off when I have to wait for a person. Be it my boyfriend, my friends, everyone who make me wait.

24. Fantasy movies/novels are too boring and draggy for me. Twilight, vampire diaries, harry potter,whatever, DEFINITELY not my thing.

25. I love tattoos. I used to watch Miami ink and LA ink so often that my mom became worried! I love art and I’m always interested to know their lives’ stories about why they decided to have a tattoo. I secretly wished I had one. A meaningful quote in cursive tattooed vertically on my spine.

26. I love to eat pizza!!!!!!!! Of course, without vegetables. lol

27. I always try to dress down for school. I only dress up when I have plans afterwards. I have those times when I just hate being overdressed and I would go to town in flip flops AND STILL BE PROUD OF MYSELF.

28. I check out the ladies more than men. Their hair, their figures, their legs, etc! My boyfriend thinks I have some lesbian side of me, which, I CAN’T DENY. *winks

29. I hate hate hate malay songs! Especially local and Malaysian. I’m only okay with Indonesian songs.

30. People always have bad first impression of me. No matter how much I try to dress as decent as I can especially on my first day of school, they still think I look arrogant. But their impression changes when they get to know me better. Trust me!!

31. I think, every 24 hours in my life, I am losing many valuable hours from my life just by sleeping.

32. I have very little to regret for in life. I forget them and forgive myself rather quickly. Afterall, everything that happens, happens for a reason and the best thing I can do about it, is to learn from it.

33. I believe, Allah created every person with a specific purpose for their life. Whoever discovers his/her purpose becomes the legend. I am always searching what my purpose is!


Haha, so there you go! I remembered the other day, my boyfriend told me I should write about myself for my random list but I kept insisting because I didn’t wanna look like as if I’m so narcissistic. But….I guess, my readers should know some bits and pieces about me! xx

Rule #26: Never ever underestimate the importance of having fun. Choose to have fun today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter.

Why I love halloween

Getting to pretend you're someone else
Halloween presents the perfect, socially-acceptable opportunity to dress up as someone else! You wanna be Superman or Voldermort (lol)? Go right ahead, whatever you wanna be for that one day. You get to dress up like an idiot and nobody laughs at you because everyones doing it. And you can let your creativity flourish and come up with better ideas every year.

The decorations and lightings
Carved pumpkins, spider webs, glittery skulls and skeletons etc! DIY and something inexpensive. Whatever it is, everybody can be soooo ridiculously creative!!

Halloween music
I liked the corny sound effects records of moaning spirits. Oh, the remix for cartoon theme songs like Scooby doo and . Absolutely amusing!

Scary movies
They seem to be on TV all month long in October! Local channels and international, they are all showing classic horror movies. Sure, I watch horror movies all year long, but there is just something about being able to watch them curled up on the couch during Halloween time.

Kids
They are pretty darn cute on a daily basis but dressing them up in cute halloween costumes, oh my gah. Too much cute to handle!!!

Haunted Houses
I always look forward to it whenever I go Halloween events. I absolutely enjoy the thrill of the unknown and I love the idea of being scared, knowing it’s all for the fun. I’m even more impressed when someone can give me the creeps by hitting that emotional nerve, not just jumping out of nowhere. Ohhh, the Ghoulish Joys!

It's a time for all ages to party
Kids, teenagers, adults are all going out at night to have a great time together with friends or families!

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It’s such a super-fun holiday and I like that there are no participation requirements. You can go as big or as little with it as you want. I have yet to fulfil my Halloween wish to be on a dance floor with all the scary/sexy characters around me. Probably next year;)

So how has your Halloween weekend been so far? Stay tuned my dear readers, because I'll be updating about mine soon! November's coming, are you guys ready yet ?;)

Rule #23: Distance doesn’t stand a chance cause love’s a winner.

Relationship Tips

1. Trust is essential.
Being truthful is key to establishing trust in relationships of any type. If you give your word to do something, you must follow through. The ways in which trust can be broken are many, from 'dramatic' ways such as cheating or stealing, to the more subtle ways, lying about silly things. No relationship can survive without trust,which initially is how a relationships starts, and it is through the development of trust that relationships grow.

2. Communication in any relationship is vital.
As much as you might think those feelings are too boring to share or it’s “overrated”, they remain just as important to share. Never bottle up your feelings as it will make things worse! Learn to listen to each other especially when you have any problems, let your partner know and he/she will definitely try to help you. Without communicating, we will never really get to know them, what their hopes and dreams are, how they feel, what they want. Couples will not have deeper understanding of each other. It is also a form of trust, we are trusting them with our feelings, in the hopes they will respect them and not use the knowledge against us.

3. Compromise.
A good relationship is built on compromise and a great deal of give and take on both sides. Offer a win-win situation. Too many people I know feel that compromise takes away from who they are as an individual, or is a sign of weakness. But it is nothing like that if you do it with complete honesty, good intentions, mutual respect and agreement.

4. Ego
Nothing will kill a relationship more quickly than ego. Couples often are not willing to compromise with their ego and would like to have his/her own way. In case of an argument, they would not like to accept the fact that they are at fault. My advice; Try to resist the temptation to defend yourself. Because when you defend yourself in an argument, it also means that you’ve stopped listening to the other person. If your partner tells you that they don’t like the way you’ve been acting lately, why not hear them out instead of defending yourself? It will almost always create a MUCH better outcome.

5. They say money can't buy love, but it CAN tear a relationship apart.
This is quite a huge issue for most couples I know.
Guys: be a gentlemen and don’t always expect the girls to pay for you. I have girlfriends who told me they always have to pay for the food/movies/etc. instead of the boyfriends, and they really don’t like it! Major turn-off, guys! Girls: don’t always make the guys pay for everything. Unless he is filthy rich, you need to learn how to save up for you and your bf’s expenses because your bf has other things to pay for such as his bills etc.

6. Don’t listen to anyone else but your heart and mind.
Honestly I have a lot of friends who always want us (me and my bf) to break-up because they think I’m much happier without him but they don’t know how much fun we both have together as a couple! They can advise when things are not going well with your partner but it’s not compulsory for you to heed their advices. Breaking up is the last option when everything else does not work out. Don’t let anyone ever tell you what you can make of your life, or how to live it, in the end, it’s your life and you have to live with your own decisions!

7. Action speaks louder than words.
the way you act is important. Words are secondary. If your partner does not accept certain behaviour of yours and you carry on as before, then nothing will change and the relationship cannot be saved even by saying that you are going to change is not enough. You have to show that you are changing.

8. Be optimistic than pessimistic.
Throw away your negative thoughts. No matter how many times you both argue, don’t always point out your partner’s flaws. Always think of the good points and if you don’t like any of his/her particular actions, just let your partner know! I know girls have a lot of insecurities and it’s really important to let your boyfriend know. Neither of you are perfect, and the quirks you both have are here to stay.

9. Don’t take him/her for granted.
A lot of times, most people don’t realize that they’re taking their partners for granted especially those who spend a lot of time together. Don’t just assume your partner is always there to make your life easier and he/she is not going to dump you. Show appreciation when your partners do something nice even the smallest things. Mind your manners. Learn to respect each other. Don’t forget to remind your partner how much you love him/her!

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Okay, I didn’t extract anything from other website, this is originally from yours truly. I hope this post is helpful. Anyway, I’m talking about relationships in this week’s random list because……it’s me and my bf’s 17th monthsary today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



xoxo!

Rule #21: Never laugh at some one else's dreams. People who dont have dreams dont have much.

12 things I want to see or do before I die.

1) Paris
Paris, France has been my dream for as long as I can remember. The city of Love,Romance,Fashion, Art. I told you guys before in my previous random list that I want to go there in winter. This may sound like a cheesy tourist thing to say, but the Eiffel Tower is a marvel to see. Everything there is so magnifique! And french language is so sexy, don’t you think?



2) Shopping trip to New York.
NYC has always been the mecca of fashionistas, some real some fictional, but the fact remains that the city is one of the trendiest in the world. Ahhhhh. From fashion week to the major fashion houses, New York screams luxury. It will be truly the ultimate shopping experience! My dad went there before for his work thingy and he didn’t want to bring me along. But it’s okay, IT WILL BE MY TURNNNNN!



3) Sky Dive
I don’t have fear of heights. My dad always challenged me to ride rollercoasters, rock climbing, bungee jump etc. since young. Now I love thrill rides and activities!! Sky diving will be the best adrenaline rush ever!



4) Own an Audi
I’ve mentioned this before; I LOVE CARS. Audi r8 is my dream car. I don’t know why there’s just something about Audi that gets me so darn attracted! It’s like…whenever im on the bike with my boyfriend, and I see an audi drives past us, i’ll be like “Loooook!!! *_*” hahahaha it’s very classy.



5) Take a cruise.
The other time my dad was planning and I almost got the chance until my mom told us she’s scared of tsunami etc. etc. Damn. She must’ve watched too much Titanic. Plans fell through and ended up not being able to go. I really love the idea of staying in a cruise as it goes around different countries.



6) Swim with Dolphins.
My favourite creatures!!! I know there’s a campaign called World’s Saddest Dolphins that’s been around. Me and my bf actually took a photo with them and it’s on their facebook page. But...really…I still want to hang out in the water with Dolphins. It doesn’t always have to be in resorts world or sentosa. Dolphins are so fun to play with and they are soooooo cute.




7) A degree cert.
I’ve promised my dad that I will go to university to further my studies. Reality check; I can never get into local uni with my GPA less than 3.5. Even those Alevel students who passed all their subjects are having a hard time entering to local, how about me? I really don’t mind overseas uni, since I love to travel. Insya’Allah i will have enough money to go even further than just a degree.

8) Learn fashion illustration.
I always find myself falling in love with fashion illustration. It’s so unique and inspiring. If I could really follow my heart, I would have gone to Lasalle, College of the arts.

9) Rent a Yacht.
Sailing might sound boring but I want to do it somewhere outside Singapore, I bet it will be breathtaking and unforgettable! Especially when you’re with someone you love.



10) Have my personal collection of shoes.
I’m obsessed with them! Platforms, wedges, stilettos. Mary Janes, Boots. I wanna have them all. Shoes are beautiful objects, like a piece of art. They also have the ability to turn a basic outfit into a 'zhoosh' outfit. They come in beautiful colours/design and they have the ability to lift my mood. One day I’ll look at my shoe collection in the same way that an art collector looks at her art collection..


Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” ― Marilyn Monroe

11) Give a motivational speech to a big group of people.
You might think I’m not good or wise enough to motivate people. Whether it is motivating people to give blood, donate their organs or study hard, if I speak from the heart and I believe, I will have much more success with my speech .I always wanted to make a change in people’s lives and even though people say motivational speeches/workshops are only short-term effects, you will never know how far somebody can go.

12) Migrate
I’ve told my parents already that I want to live in another country. They have a lot of concerns but if I really want to do it, my parents also can’t stop me right.. I would love to move somewhere different. With different culture, different backgrounds, new people to meet and start a new life all over again. Of course not forgetting my family. You can't do anything much in Singapore anyway.
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I just realised my a lot of my sentences start with “I”, making me feel so narcissistic. Like as if my blog revolves around me hahahahahahahahahha.

After looking over this list, I realized there are a lot more things I want to do. Well, if I knock out half of this list, I will feel accomplished. I am sure this list will change in the future and I hope a few of these items will happen in the near future. So, what do YOU want to see or do before its too late? Share with me in your blog or anything!:)

Rule #17: Don't judge people for judging you, they've already judged themselves.

The Wedding of my Dreams

1. I don’t want it to be “VERY” traditional. Just a wee bit is fine, but I don’t want it to be like a normal typical ones. This is a once in a lifetime event for me, I want it unique.

2. The place has to be indoor. Not just under the void deck, but an enclosed place where there will be air-conditioner. (CC’s hall is good enough for me) I hate sweating and when I do, I tend to be very cranky especially when there’s thick make-up going on. Plus, the weather forecast is not very reliable. I don’t want my wedding to be affected by the weather AT ALL. Rain or shine, I want my guests to enjoy the whole day without worrying anything.

3. I will have a theme for my wedding which is Winter. This is the most significant part. Okay you might think I’m a fool, but I’m not expecting guest to wear gloves, thick furry jacket, snow cap, AND NO I can’t possibly provide snow too. Haha. I will elaborate......

4.The main colours I’ll pick are blue and white to match with the theme. Even though Red is my favourite, I would avoid it so that it won’t look Christmas-ish. I want my guests to wear silver. It is not compulsory, but highly recommended so that the pictures will turn out great!

5. I want the place to be decorated with metallic snowflakes, small ornaments and foil confetti. White & Blue satin to be hung on the ceilings. The flowers should be a mixture of ivory and cream with a little touch of baby blue. Probably, calla lilies and amaryllis. I would refrain from using candles because I don’t want people to think I’m following the Christians’ way. But I desire drippy crystal strands hanging from chandeliers throughout the room.



6. I’ll go for silvery table linens and top with crystal bouquet as the centrepieces to create an icy look scattered around in clear or blue flat glass marbles. Chairs can be covered in coordinating silver slipcovers with bows tied at the back of each chairs.




7. Initially I wanted 10-tier wedding cake. I’m not crazy, I’ve actually seen malay weddings with really tall cakes and they are beyond gorgeous! However I also need to think of my budget. Since I’m focusing more on the decors of the place, I will just get a 3 or 4 tier. It has to be squarish like gift boxes, full white with a blue sugar ribbon, rhinestones and crystal drops cascading down at the sides of the cake. I love how wedding cake toppers can be so varied. As for me, I won’t mind classic ones as long as they sparkle! *_*



8.My ‘Pelamin’ would also be white. I want to have like a modern “throne” look. I’m not sure what exactly i want it to be, but I do want to have cute curtains draping down from top and greyish little trees/branches by the side adding white flowers with some stuffs on them to make it look snowy from far. Of course, white carpet.



9. As for my wedding dress...I will try to cover up my skin as best as I can but I want it to be modern and stylish. An elegant long-line gown with a sleek A-line or fishtail skirt, perhaps. Anything that would show off my shape and is not very traditional!

10. Food stays as it is. Ayam masak merah, and other typical lauk(s) are fine. However,I do want spaghetti and sweet&sour fish to be served too because I’m a western food lover. As for desserts, I would love to have mini cupcakes, eclairs and chocolate tarts. If I’m within the budget, a chocolate fondue with pretzels and marshmallows just like the one at my sweet sixteen will be great too!



11. I don’t favour malay songs but I don’t have a choice since most guests are aunties & uncles. Of course I want a mixture of English too, but I’ll prefer Indonesian songs instead of malay!

12. As I am a big fan of chocolates, I would give a pretty tin of different chocolate flavours (Mint,Dark,White,Milk) as the wedding favors. A home-made heart-shaped cookie packed in a plastic bag tied with a ribbon is perfect for kids as well!



13. A winter themed wedding can segue perfectly into a snowy escape. Since I was young, I always dream of going to Paris in winter. It is a must for me to travel there for my honeymoon, no matter what my future husband thinks! (I already told my boyfriend so that he will be mentally & financially prepared, if he’s the one. mweeeeheehe)

Sorry for the delay but there you go! That’s my glamourous and magical future wedding. I’ve been to malay weddings with brilliant themes and I don’t think mine is impossible to do! Insya Allah with the help of my family, it will turn out just like how I imagine. My boyfriend jokingly said, “Whoever your wedding planner will be, she/he is unlucky to work with you,” But you know what, if my wedding planner can pull it off for me, her/his business will definitely rise. If not, i will make sure it does! ;)

NOTE: I don’t need to have expensive materials to make all of that happen. Just plastic, hand-made or anything that’s cheap, AS LONG AS IT SHINES LIKE A STAR, I'll be satisfied enough!!!

Too much to ask for? Nah!