Every day counts.

Covers.

2012-02-10T21:33:00.007Z

I do not usually put covers of songs in my blog especially a cover of a family member, but somehow viewing other people's rendition of Lana Del Ray's Born to Die and comparing them to that of my sister's attempt; the others seem to fail to suit my liking. I may be a tad bit biased (although I would like to think I am not). Thankfully, my sister does not read my blog so I'm kind of content posting this post up without her knowing. Hahaha.

Fact.

2012-01-22T13:39:00.003Z

Summed at its best.

Embracing exams!

2012-01-22T13:10:00.006Z

University is a stage in one's life where everything is solely based on you.
Being independent, and exerting that dependence to your actions.
The future like any other stage in ones life, is in your hands.
Reminder to the self, first and foremost,
To breathe in the modules as soon as it starts.

Exam preparations was mortifying ya Allah but with His mercy, I did not find myself in a state of debacle instead calmness and contentment at times. Although there is always that feeling in the pit of my stomach after writing the paper that you could have done better if you had instilled that "tomorrow's going to be an exam" kind-of regime from the start of the semester not a month before exams. Nonetheless, semester one is over apart from anxiously waiting for the results.. Now, onto semester two which deserves even better care and attention. It is simply not enough to just get by.

Yourself.

2012-01-22T12:43:00.006Z

What it means to be yourself?

I think one can be their self entirely if they're comfortable around the people they encounter with. When you meet new people, it can take an awful lot of time to blend in and mould to the likings of a person, some may be heedless to that phenomenon and go with the flow. Some can connect in an instant! Some would only act within the confines of their own world. It is hard not knowing how people's perception of you and what belies within the thoughts, so you tend to represent the best in yourself. And I'm not sure if that is what it means to be yourself? It is definitely not fake but at the same time, there is the dire need to be at your best behaviour without portraying any flaw that you think you have. In other words, the use of diplomacy. But diplomacy is not enough on its own. The extra bit of kindness and respect with good intentions is important.

What are we as humans (to remind you of your existence) and what does it mean to be yourself is a question I tend to ask myself. We know our own attributes and it is to the people that we are comfortable with who are able to see beneath the surface. Along the way, I have made quite a few friends that had look beyond what they initially perceive of me as (an immensely shy individual) and by that I am grateful. These two girls are one of the few!

Erks, braids in jubah...hehe thanks to Idah.

When one tries.

2012-01-22T04:16:00.004Z

In every struggle, you overcome.
In every doubt, you figure.
With every thought, you discover.
With every knowledge, you develop.
Every time, you try.
Never stop trying, it is the effort that counts and the rest is in His hands.

Even silence has its rhythm.

2011-12-10T22:32:00.008Z

As I sit, third row from the back, a sudden bliss fills the self. Being in solitude, well not exactly because I'm accompanied by two other good lively friends, Idah Z and Jannah W and a whole lot of studious other beings, its a nice environment to be in. The isle of the books all coherently and properly aligned. The white light intensifies your view to a certain extent. This is a place to learn and concentrate, a place to arbitrate knowledge with others too. If you're wondering what this place is, it's the library.

Madam J and her posse'

Blame the marketers.

2011-12-07T04:39:00.004Z

Tay and I spent the last 2 hours of the night...literally browsing through Debenhams dot com via Skype. The skincare beauty products all have 15% discount in them and comes with free shipping too. Right, right who needs to get out of the comfort of your own home when you can do everything via online.

I'm super torn between Clarins, Origins and REN! All descriptions are too good to have any doubts on but some reviews say otherwise, hmm.

Not long till'.

2011-12-07T04:22:00.007Z

Two more weeks till the ultimate three-week-break but in the hopes of using this time as effectively as possible, I will have to forgo that fun time - (i.e. slacking and traveling to LDN for the shopping spree or namely 'boxing day') as exams are practically around the corner. Oh poo, that's fine by me I guess.

I'm more excited for the fifth of January because it is the release of Grey's Anatomy's Episode 10, Season 8! Whoop-dee-doo! This sequel should be good as they took two months after the last episode to release it. Taking that long seems forever for someone who watches GA religiously!

I miss watching the doctors in action...and Mc Dreaaaaaaamy too!

I miss you!!

2011-11-30T12:22:00.003Z

EEK! Isn't this the cutest thing? I'm so glad you are mine! Cats may not have mutual feelings as humans but I would like to believe there is the slightest bit possibility that this lil creature may be missing me too :(

Mustard.

2011-11-29T12:25:00.002Z

Mustard may not be my favourite color as Red is, but it looks a.mazing especially for this upcoming season, Spring! The time where there will be more visits to the park and studying on the grass! It's simply the perfect color to wear when the sun is out!

Preposterous.

2011-11-29T01:50:00.005Z

This woman say whaaaaaaat? Girl, you don't own Britain. I really don't get why, why pick a fight in public especially with a kid in hand. Tossing the F-word around as if it makes you more superior. Clearly this is not at all rational but emotional, her hatred towards others than her own 'kind' but she fails to realize how they are just like her - human beings.

Boo to the woman for being racist!

Creative tales.

2011-11-29T01:43:00.002Z

A conversation I had with the N and D, talking about N's future wedding plans.

Me : Guys do you believe in The One?
D : Ehh? Neo-matrix?
Me : -____-
N : I'm not getting married!!!
Me : HAHAHA
D : Yes you areeee.

Some of the little creative random conversations.

Trio brio.

2011-11-29T01:28:00.003Z

A conversation I had with D, who lives in an area where hallmates are wild partygooers - so you can imagine how loud it can get whenever they throw drinking parties. One night, it was immensely quiet and the with the usual trio on Skype..

D : Uuuh, too quiet (about the silence)
Me: Be careful what you complain about :D
D : lol, you are right.

November

2011-11-29T01:22:00.003Z

Went to a celebratory dinner for three of my friends whose birthday falls in the month of November. One day after the other which is pretty cool! It was great fun but deep down I kinda got the gist of how they must be feeling; having to celebrate their birthday away from their family but it helps to side that thought away being around in good company.

Happy Birthday Farah O., Nathea S. and Zee R. :) xx

Hard to know.

2011-11-29T01:16:00.003Z

When it comes to learning, sometimes...
You think you know but you actually don't.
And when you finally know, it amazes you that you do know.
I want to know, I want to know everything - everything that I have learned.
Be it academically and life.

Kuuuman.

2011-11-24T19:28:00.003Z

We are only human beings.
There really is nothing to be arrogant or proud about.
Pride should never control us.
With pride, one think they can dominate.
Swallowed by the world till they forget.
Forget how tiny they are in Allah's eyes.
Truth is, we're all germs.
I know I am, just a tiny little germ.

Inspired by Babah whose long time hotmail ID used to be : 'kuman'. He finally uncovered the story way back when I was a little girl. The logic behind the word that defines how small we are in the eyes of Allah.

Random awesome.

2011-11-21T17:28:00.003Z

Yuna - Random Awesome

One of the nicest songs out there that ought to be heard. Hands down Yuna!

Less than a month till Christmas break!

2011-11-21T17:17:00.004Z

Can I hear a woop? WOOP
Can I hear a hey? HEY
Can I hear a hooray? HOORAY
Can I hear a woot? WOOT
Can I hear a yay? YAY

Okay, I think that's enough to express my excitement. The fact that today is the 21st meaning the last of the last assignment that has already been submitted! I am free from reports/assignment and long hours of research and journal readings! (well readings will never eradicate for a uni student) but nonetheless, I can take a break from Harvard referencing for now...Alhamdulillah :) I hope everyone did well as we practically gave our very best (from sleepless nights to relying on each other to stay awake via random Skype calls, in surviving the nights induced with limitless servings of redbull and coffee) and also in the hopes that our respective tutors won't be stingy when marking... Amin.