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I have a fun fact about me : I don't drink coffee

THE HISTORY : ME & 1/2 CUP OF COFFEE

It is not that I am allergic or anything, it's just.. I'd stay awake for about 48 hours if I drink one. Hehe. My first coffee experience is with my then housemate, Iliyana. We were 18 years old (yep, had my first coffee experiences at the age of 18, soooo late)

At that time, Il pulled out her smallest sachet of nescafe, one you got from hotel suits for the smallest cup one. So, she made half a mug, and we both shared the caffein. That night, lights out and all, I cannot seem to put myself to sleep. I learned that I am wide awake, even though I am in dark room, chill and all. So bored

The following day, I am energetic as usual in classroom, feeling and looking like my usual self. That night, although having a little bit problem to sleep, I made it -48 hours awake. No heart palpitations, feeling normal

That is when I know that : Coffee is a little too strong for me!

TO USE MY WEAKNESS AS AN ADVANTAGE

As a teen, of course I went to Starbucks. But not once I drink coffee from them. I either get their non-caffeine options, or have none at all (no drink, only hanging out with friends). Thankfully, I have awesome friends, one that always treat me to juices in Starbucks, and believe me they were urghhh, NOT WORTH IT. 

Growing up, in University years, I usually use coffee as my very powerful tool to stay up the night to do revision/study before examination. I am okay in class, hardly skip classes and really focus in class, so my night is usually a revision, and I remember precisely, once, I do revision while watching ANTM on my laptop, alternate every 1hr. I don't pushed too hard doing revision, but I need the hours to make sure I covered all topics and that I am good

In return, yeah, I am among the top student in class, even got 4.0 GPA in my final semester hehehe

Every once in a while, I took coffee during certain occasion that needed me to stay up the whole night

THE DAY I HAD MY HEART BROKEN

When Elana died in the NICU, I have sleepless nights, emotions totally wrecked. I do not know when to sleep, or if I sleep better. I want to change. I don't know, heartbreak really do change people. I promised to change anything I was before.

So I started to drink coffee. It was a latte. I like this latte from a cafe nearby. When my friend Dina visited my town, I brought her to that cafe. Probably caught her a surprise that I ordered a cup of latte, but she did not mention

Had 2 or 3 cups, (in the span of months lah hehe) only to realize I'd probably will lose this advantage everybody is probably wanted to have

So I stopped drinking coffee again. And live my life as usual

This is probably nothing, no new news to anyone or anything, but, it is a story to tell, a unique one. Me & coffee have a very cool story

Until next post!

I wrote about Project Nightfall talking nonsense : HERE

I am no religious person, let alone want to answer difficult questions about the law itself, but my logic switch (aka the Brain) has something to offer - more question(s)

Perplexed, isn't it?

Question No. 1, probably from all of you : why did Islam against LGBT? Isn't it a religion of peace, so pure and all? Can at least respect others choice, right?

Yes, your perspective has an opinion. Let me stop you just right there, without an answer (psssst, answer down below but please proceed reading as usual)

Question No. 2, from me : If a lesbian get married, who will be paying the Nafkah?

(Read about my Nafkah : HERE, its not cheap okayy hehe)

Photo source : https://www.eonline.com/news/960838/ellen-degeneres-and-portia-de-rossi-share-wedding-day-footage-on-10th-anniversary

In Malay Muslim community (not sure about others, I am no international, religious fella who travel just to seek this kind of answer), it is practised that the Husband will give Nafkah (monthly pocket money, I believe to probably reward the Wife for taking care of the husband needs, meals and the kids

The Nafkah got even bigger when kids arrived (for Nafkah calculator, can find online)

So,

If a female married another female, there will be no Nafkah?

I don't know, you tell me

Question No. 3, from me : If a transgender changed his parts to become a lady (with lady parts), then will that Transgender receive "female" parts in Faraid (pembahagian harta?)

Photo taken from Google. Not worth your time googling hehe

Yeahhhh, interesting. Just like this fella who claimed for about a millionth times now that he is a female (although his Identity Card stated otherwise), what portion will he be receiving in case of Faraid? Do not tell me when the time comes, he needs/wants the "male" portion, which is larger than the "female" portion haha

.. because true colour appears when money is involved hehehe

To answer back Question No. 1, I strongly believe that LGBT creates more and more confusions among the community, like how to maintain the practice? Nafkah, Faraid, and there is Iddah some more laa how? Arghhhh

But if you are not a Muslim, and is pro-choice (LGBT), it is fine with me. I don't care.. I still love Neal Caffrey (portrayed by Matt Bomer), although he is gay off-screen hehe. I always look pass beyond that and see his acting, and only acting (his skills/work)

I still feel that a Muslim is forbidden to be LGBT. Justttt like a misused of drug is illegal in Malaysia

If people is still doing it (drug or LGBT muslim), it shall be punished accordingly, so it is your choice to hide the doings, and probably don't get caught. Better is, don't do it in public laaaaa wey simple thing also want me to teach ka? Zz

Yep, that's it. Something I have been meaning to write. This is something very personal, but this is also to remind my future children & offspring, that this is my stand on LGBT

Until next post! Tschuss!

Although fashionably late, I am interested to be in the run to save our planet by going green, natural and less waste. Although I was never, and will never be obsessed with just about everything, I wanted to take my own, baby steps to finally be a better person one day

I believe that: small steps are better than none

So here are my non-obsessed journey/baby steps towards less waste :

1. To use plastic free products

To never use a single plastic in life seems too much/huge step, so I'd set my expectation low. To buy fruits/veges using mesh bag is easy, bring own container to take away food is even easier. But still, I am imagining my garbage plastics while typing this, feeling a little concern although it says degradable (but did not mention when, 5 years? 10 years? what about my favourite Tommee Tippee sangenic? *cry*)

One that I am definitely working on now is : to never using a plastic straws, and to skip/use my own metal straws instead. This is easy, since I am bringing clean cultery and chopstick for Seff anyway. I'd toss them all together into my bag/baby bag

2. To go for a plastic free beauty products

I think when it comes to Change, I shall start from my own personal belonging first. In 2019, I'd like to try plastic-free products, feeling good about them before making a long term commitment. The products are : Hair care (Shampoo, Conditioner), Skin Care (Facial Wash, Toner, Moisturizer & Serum) to Body Care (Body Wash, Toothpaste, Body Butter/Lotion). These are all that I continuously bought, usually every 2-3 months

Would I like to change my make-up products? Not at the moment, no. Because I am not using too much make-up, even my all-time favourite Tarte BB Tinted Treatment Primer lasted me more than 6months, so I think I am doing just fine.. We'll work on this one later

3. Buying items in large size/bulk (without wasting the products)


Whenever I can't find a plastic-free alternatives, I vow to buy deluxe size items only once before committing to a larger size. Buying in bulk also means less trip, last longer and therefore, less waste. This one is especially for all my baby items (Mustela products, Buds Toothpaste, etc)

The interior, nicely decorated. Photo looks a little gloomy here because of no lighting

Every room has a complete set of bed, wardrobe and side table

It is known that Sephora has 2 most-awaited, private sale which has 20% off original price. They usually happen in May and October/November

Usually, during this sale I would stock up my usual items which are :

1. 1 x Tarte BB Tinted Treatment Primer

2. 10 x Sephora facial cotton rounds

3. ARCONA skincare : 

Toner Tea Bar, Cranberry Toner & Magic White Ice

Sadly, ARCONA skincare is no longer sold in-stores! Frustrated, since my skin has been loving those since 2016! I already tried PIXI skincare, and none of them impressed me/made improvement on my skin. Except their mud mask, that one is above average. Their remaining products to me remain, well, average..

1. HERBIVORE BOTANICALS Hydrate + Glow Skincare Mini Collection

In 2019, I would like to go less waste and all natural. Will not be too obsessed, I would like to try my very best and take my own baby steps towards #allnatural and #lesswaste, not #zerowaste. HERBIVORE BOTANICALS matches well with both ideas, so I am eager to try a little bit of everything and will do review about it!

2. BRIOGEO Farewell Frizz Control Travel Kit

BRIOGEO is rather new at SEPHORA MY, it is all natural without sulphates, silicones, phtalates, parabend, DEA and artificial dyes. Since I am team #allnatural, would love to try it and review about it too! Plus, it has cute pink pouch too, do you think PINKyleona can resist? >.<

3. MAC Cosmetics Lightful C Naturally Flawless Foundation

Also New at SEPHORA MY and MAC, I am really intrigue by the description that it works as moisturiser, skin treatment, sunscreen and foundation. Already swatched in-stores, I planned to get this during Sephora Private Sale soon! 

The description is about the same as my all-time favourite TARTE BB tinted treatment primer, except that it was labelled primer, and not foundation. I love all-in-one/multitasking product like this, and very much NEED this during my upcoming travel trip!

4. KOPARI Coconut Charcoal Toothpaste

.. Just because I have not tried one, and would like to review yet another #allnatural product. I have yet to review the packaging though, and will review about it later

I also have more products I consider buying, especially those being recommend by my girlfriends. Will reveal the final buys and catch real soon in May! 

Until then! 

I basically am in love, over and over again, with this little one!

M Roof Hotel & Residences is located at the Ipoh town, just opposite the DBI Sports Complex, and everything around it. During my birthday, my mom stay with me so my husband wanted to book a hotel with 2 rooms (apartment-like) for privacy

The hotel is gorgeous, inside and out! For more info may visit HERE

Upon entering the room..

Seff during his nap time. We requested for a baby cot, so they provided us with one (like above). Its a travel cot, if you wonder.

2nd Bedroom for my mom

Cute and sleek minibar, tapi China mari hehehe (and Electrolux microwave)

An alternative to a plastic free, earth friendly plastic wrappings! Me love!

The following day we had a matching (color) outfits and this is our official photo of the day :

Cake from Harold's Bread

Hotel rating : 3/5

(room is gorgeous, food was mehh, and we had one AC that smells bad, but already mentioned to the hotel staff)

Until next post!

Ahh, I have been very bad about blogging according to actual timeline!

Our trip to the newly opened Hilton Hotel, Malacca was very much needed. Since September 2018, I have been very busy with work (travel a lot, work-related). But we were very grateful to have made this trip just over the weekend

On our 5th Wedding Anniversary, in November 2018, my husband booked a stay at Hilton Hotel Malacca. Hilton was also very helpful and attentive, our room was done and sent an anniversary cake!


Note: I am sorry, this time I am really not in the mood to blog more so enjoy the photos! 

Hotel Rating : 4/5

Superb for their cleanliness, conditions, service and food, but location is so-so