tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-259608899184007302024-03-18T18:53:10.298-07:00STYLEBOOK BY SYAHIRA ZAKARIAstylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-27537730803287906672024-02-19T01:53:00.000-08:002024-02-19T01:54:13.499-08:00Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour in Tokyo, Japan<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSf7biDs8aaeqqViSYrUVoEg9zW3P5H5iHZ0eS9EBqZOtJ0W8lu4Yf00B-YelLspzcZ4GolVV1q4l8b8COTK8P6f0HuxQ5ALnzul2bQtrOfe5VteIIvNZAMu2KhsThkwqd8ncSXWuFvDYwmDdC5Xl6YSnYEJXJkFJ2rgMq8MF_6OU4S2SAEm6PeDW6-w/s4032/image00016.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSf7biDs8aaeqqViSYrUVoEg9zW3P5H5iHZ0eS9EBqZOtJ0W8lu4Yf00B-YelLspzcZ4GolVV1q4l8b8COTK8P6f0HuxQ5ALnzul2bQtrOfe5VteIIvNZAMu2KhsThkwqd8ncSXWuFvDYwmDdC5Xl6YSnYEJXJkFJ2rgMq8MF_6OU4S2SAEm6PeDW6-w/w480-h640/image00016.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Dear readers,</div><div><br /></div><div>As you all should know, I am a HUGE Swiftie. So it should come to no surprise that I spent thousands just so I could go to the Eras Tour. Nobody ask me for this trip's cost okay? Because I will cry if I have to write it all down. Hahaha.</div><div><br /></div><div>So here's the story on how I ended up in Tokyo, Japan:</div><div><b><br /></b></div><b><u>The Difficulty In Getting Eras Tour Tickets</u></b><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div>I started with trying my luck for the Australian leg. I queued with 6 devices and my friend also queued with multiple devices for pre-sale AND general sale for both Sydney & Melbourne. We LOST.</div><div><br /></div><div>For Singapore, there were a whole bunch of us that wanted to go and registered and 0 of us got the code. ZERO. ZILCH! I am NOT KIDDING. We queued for UOB pre-sale and UOB general sale as well as Klook. We didn't get anything. Similarly, I didn't get any code for UK, Amsterdam and a bunch of places in Europe.</div><div><br /></div><div>So that's when we decided to give Tokyo a try. We know it's by luck so the few of us that could afford to pay for the tickets went in for the lottery. So we actually tried for a few nights and all ticket types. So if we were really lucky, we might have gotten like 32 tickets or something HAHAHA.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>The Night We Knew We Won</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div>At 2am in the morning of the day results for the lottery came out, a bunch of people in the Tokyo TS Eras Tour group got notifications from their respective banks about a deduction from Japan. I was not so lucky.</div><div><br /></div><div>But my cousin was! We were excitedly waiting for 11am for the email to come out even though we <b>knew</b> that we got it. That morning, I was at an investors conference with my uncle and he showed me the bank charges. I cried, inside of course.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>However, my sister, realized she would not be able to go as it was Chinese New Year which means she had to be on call. Because we're Malay. (So instead, we're going to Vienna. But that's a whole other post okay? In August 2024, I promise)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxtC3P1p-O5FUEl33rVEJlX69VmOQUcfIdf9QIyA5Hm0XTi6Yn910IIYiX0k1g5XhXxK5FsbKbSmxvMEMNaMGHhlhFZKMxp_84Z0mX3Y2ciZa962PrP0F4J74S4ppmEpJfMqDaatZeXXv5Wp1xgqYKXaY0_JbWPoPKCNRBJR1pSv3ivt5uOtMyApc3A/s4032/image00007.jpeg" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxtC3P1p-O5FUEl33rVEJlX69VmOQUcfIdf9QIyA5Hm0XTi6Yn910IIYiX0k1g5XhXxK5FsbKbSmxvMEMNaMGHhlhFZKMxp_84Z0mX3Y2ciZa962PrP0F4J74S4ppmEpJfMqDaatZeXXv5Wp1xgqYKXaY0_JbWPoPKCNRBJR1pSv3ivt5uOtMyApc3A/w480-h640/image00007.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have a million friendship bracelets and I wear them all the time.</td></tr></tbody></table><div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>The Eras Tour in Tokyo, Japan - Night Three</u></b></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I took only took a day's leave for this thanks to CNY. We booked an overnight flight so I could sleep in the plane...although, I can't speak for the others. I guess, for my family, overnight flights are our usual choice because we can sleep anywhere and feel refreshed in the morning and we don't waste a whole day on travelling. </div><div><br /></div><div>We arrived Narita airport on THE DAY! After checking in (at Richmond Hotel which is just across the road from Tokyo Dome, where the concert is, we went to grab food from Lawson and lined up for merch. It was a really long line and we were only done after an hour and a half. I knew Swifties were crazy I just didn't know there's so many of us!</div><div><br /></div><div>After we were done, we went back to our rooms to rest and get ready. Danea and I had our outfits chosen many months ago. So I was really happy to see our looks that day! I was inspired by The Man's suit look with matching boots and Danea was inspired by the tiered dress worn by Taylor Swift for folklore Era.</div><div><br /></div><div>We were allocated our seats a day before the concert and I had already studied Tokyo Dome's seating chart so I knew exactly where to find our seats. Luckily I did that because the crowd was crazy. We couldn't even enter at our gate because it was too crowded and were directed to a gate even further from our seats and I lost all feeling in my legs. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbJ9u15ZAxm9-btBNwL9w96HC2EzTSVGvJKXXeKo3lE8urCgiCB6jkrovcW0FCmbOtqK6HJj8dFAtVnFF9VxA9r03h4E8GFzedMDedI05m22lqMLMpDB7FGsoNKiCk0SJZLWKQv2boEcrSIHjoIb934bvkG0wMi6j9ffsdP7gmh70eKGR4bgc73wHew/s3072/image00009.jpeg" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2885" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbJ9u15ZAxm9-btBNwL9w96HC2EzTSVGvJKXXeKo3lE8urCgiCB6jkrovcW0FCmbOtqK6HJj8dFAtVnFF9VxA9r03h4E8GFzedMDedI05m22lqMLMpDB7FGsoNKiCk0SJZLWKQv2boEcrSIHjoIb934bvkG0wMi6j9ffsdP7gmh70eKGR4bgc73wHew/s320/image00009.jpeg" width="301" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After finding our seats, taking photos and exchanging friendship bracelets, the show was about to begin! We all saw the cleaning cart and just started screaming a few minutes before 6pm.</div><div><br /></div><div>The show was crazy! It was overwhelming and I did cry at the beginning as I screamed the bridge to Cruel Summer. After that, I opened my boots and went barefoot and made myself at home right there in Tokyo Dome. AHAHAHAHA! </div><div><br /></div><div>I have no words that can describe the feeling I had at the concert other than overwhelmed. I cried, laughed, screamed and danced the three hours+ away. And the next thing you know, it's ended and we're all outside and the wind was so cold but I had to meet fellow Swifties and exchange bracelets. </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, before 10pm, we were in our hotel room and I was cooking dinner. I don't know when I slept and in what order everything went. Just that we were all on a high and it never ended. </div><div><br /></div><div>So...to Vienna we go! See you on August 9, Taylor!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgHeDptiYQWj3GXVpdGvVwAUWa6RCEh3-XmVHj7IyTpdjM_hV-e6YabwA1fGx82M_XBirn_ljzVJ8FX3bUpO6wNlV0YIdyYcWcMkrbbL8qxvL41b2qwOMRj5b_hMnYXRzmKnQ3n-nfB81nKZ9eCy3he64pb316qhaDYQN7_IWs-O_e1BAr9EC6-dJ8w/s4032/image00006.jpeg" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgHeDptiYQWj3GXVpdGvVwAUWa6RCEh3-XmVHj7IyTpdjM_hV-e6YabwA1fGx82M_XBirn_ljzVJ8FX3bUpO6wNlV0YIdyYcWcMkrbbL8qxvL41b2qwOMRj5b_hMnYXRzmKnQ3n-nfB81nKZ9eCy3he64pb316qhaDYQN7_IWs-O_e1BAr9EC6-dJ8w/w480-h640/image00006.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpEk0p_Y-GCw3tKo4o7hlVfz9J4P3CG0MNpBPzJ69kvX7y-8Hv_xIpxgv2evzZQncYW2VJeJqLu81iUhyphenhyphenBkIlgUngVVZESuiVD6lI5SePisnCMXWH4FCKeRZCJX4QzpWMurcn31d1l2GHBFlS0gGx5BZBB18rstLEZ24470HMCcn0RICnJPoZRgQGLkg/s3088/image00010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYPSydQkguGKUkGaQ1Z1n26TaVhjQv_serFPoC0qmegabVB31l9_h5EjuocQ8n4xUgIKT_EZM-kVYM7OHdZLuGlR32h_2B3-77K02UBLq6NVDqpe7OpZUkn2Eu6FmAd6wSFUTivUuC61CVZTQsofu7Ulb5Kkgw2jwNVAojdcAVW5JdPVj5b4VyGJAYg/s1440/420190891_10227532911121672_7281635736477316097_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcYPSydQkguGKUkGaQ1Z1n26TaVhjQv_serFPoC0qmegabVB31l9_h5EjuocQ8n4xUgIKT_EZM-kVYM7OHdZLuGlR32h_2B3-77K02UBLq6NVDqpe7OpZUkn2Eu6FmAd6wSFUTivUuC61CVZTQsofu7Ulb5Kkgw2jwNVAojdcAVW5JdPVj5b4VyGJAYg/w640-h640/420190891_10227532911121672_7281635736477316097_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dear Readers,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">#syadhilwedding was 10 years ago! What in the world?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Do you know that this blog also started 10 years ago? When I got married, my followers multiplied overnight and suddenly I became an influencer because I married into <i>that </i>family when we were 20 years old! A bunch of kids playing marriage 😂</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While couples typically celebrate anniversaries intimately, with just each other, the Husband and I decided to throw a celebration, one with our families and another with our closest friends; friends from before we got married. This is because we realise that they are our pillars of support. We would not have made it here without them.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6QgKnDnEOB5SAX4O8uxOBiScVCLGjmhT3viWkpukxrg3R5Vji4CaLY_EXHpqOwsdtKwNI4LwB0H5cvlcO-zfQmZP7VmJ2v7KNH4tAuHLddMIoL9HKxjQP9eZt24NWw0RF6hZhbqDxfPw1GNzoChF_dUPAaQcDO9JR6k6ZFY7mHHvufsz6J989bKvlQ/s1080/collage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6QgKnDnEOB5SAX4O8uxOBiScVCLGjmhT3viWkpukxrg3R5Vji4CaLY_EXHpqOwsdtKwNI4LwB0H5cvlcO-zfQmZP7VmJ2v7KNH4tAuHLddMIoL9HKxjQP9eZt24NWw0RF6hZhbqDxfPw1GNzoChF_dUPAaQcDO9JR6k6ZFY7mHHvufsz6J989bKvlQ/w640-h640/collage.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Our families were so encouraging and welcoming. Our friends were in it for the free food. And now, here we are, 10 years later. Still going on strong (I think?).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You know, 10 years is quite a long time. We’ve gone through multiple phases of lives with each other. Because Nadhil and I got married in our second year of university. How crazy is that?</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">From studying to jobless to working and then jobless again. And then working again. Our friends and siblings were single and now some of them have kids. And some of our friends were married and now they are…happier. It has been a crazy decade!</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you're expecting some sappy post for the Husband here, you are so wrong. I continue to be the same person who absolutely hates talking about feelings and all that corny stuff in public HAHAHA.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">OK la. I give a bit.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>To my incredible husband, words fall short to express the depth of my gratitude. Thank you for choosing to be my life partner and continuing to do so despite all my flaws. And also supporting me in all that I do. I know that our love has only grown stronger with time. I cannot imagine a life without you.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Cheers to love, friendship, and a decade filled with cherished memories!</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXebvtHPhZ_TO58Tw4gh_YPyJqNv7Se3vOfClaN7zHXaJpaoB3k6diC4tIqc6GvNWZ0rtuPx_GZhqdKdTnT3CO73UqgwWZJH-eHMQMHnuZKWYtOL5-1iWjkkG3FSTVFepSy98Lj0deMcJNsSGHfZtgy3TCm1wn8J0A0uthbMJTjnld7OprvBFB6uoXg/s2000/%23syadhilwedding.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjXebvtHPhZ_TO58Tw4gh_YPyJqNv7Se3vOfClaN7zHXaJpaoB3k6diC4tIqc6GvNWZ0rtuPx_GZhqdKdTnT3CO73UqgwWZJH-eHMQMHnuZKWYtOL5-1iWjkkG3FSTVFepSy98Lj0deMcJNsSGHfZtgy3TCm1wn8J0A0uthbMJTjnld7OprvBFB6uoXg/w426-h640/%23syadhilwedding.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Official photographer: Md Alif</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Official videographer: Saiful Amir</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Official Venue: A Little Bud Florist Cafe TTDI</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>With love,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>Sya.</i></div><br /><i><br /></i></div></div>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-22923176604950199002023-07-13T20:22:00.004-07:002023-07-13T20:23:51.098-07:00Readings @ Santai Seniman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUHxhZyRs40-mBhXZ6zjCEnM5uTrwGR3CItctuSX2BjWk3joLP9F7akwyICkI3Aa1X-OXJPxLdxFynViLSZN-LRzXQ7ko1XcU_R5JjmYy7ET9GzmfYqPTiQXa7HAo4fmHoYOVvcIZfra5TtIrdZ8mGUVauCrxKUkMtigyN0S8atnleN24hxmmNWyTZw/s1280/photo1689304020.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivUHxhZyRs40-mBhXZ6zjCEnM5uTrwGR3CItctuSX2BjWk3joLP9F7akwyICkI3Aa1X-OXJPxLdxFynViLSZN-LRzXQ7ko1XcU_R5JjmYy7ET9GzmfYqPTiQXa7HAo4fmHoYOVvcIZfra5TtIrdZ8mGUVauCrxKUkMtigyN0S8atnleN24hxmmNWyTZw/w426-h640/photo1689304020.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Last Saturday, I participated in Readings @ Santai Seniman, a monthly session hosted by writer and activist raja ahmad aminullah. Who also happens to be my father-in-law.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am super humbled to be featured amongst the greats. Like, literally two Sasterawan Negara were reading. Amongst them were also Tan Sri Kamarul Ariffin as well as amazing artist, Pot Amir from the band Innuendo. Who also happens to be my husband's uncle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQkhRhKQAXoAkiWsEy6OCy5Sy7e43zWsFkfUzYbMiXOVSfv47HTHcyI6dzH0BZJuCmge0IHTLNpvIL0tf0lcPJ-dGKnM2tbqfysiQrNwwuRuawu5uKHTBCImWn2mX4OErLRPtL-CuK2kXlSJJhQlUXvlX1vCmITNn06gwQTI9ESS0RI1gEt0M6wjFaw/s1600/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-06-27%20at%203.34.53%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJQkhRhKQAXoAkiWsEy6OCy5Sy7e43zWsFkfUzYbMiXOVSfv47HTHcyI6dzH0BZJuCmge0IHTLNpvIL0tf0lcPJ-dGKnM2tbqfysiQrNwwuRuawu5uKHTBCImWn2mX4OErLRPtL-CuK2kXlSJJhQlUXvlX1vCmITNn06gwQTI9ESS0RI1gEt0M6wjFaw/w640-h640/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-06-27%20at%203.34.53%20PM.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">This was my first time reading something I’ve written that is not a speech. Usually, I would just post my musings on my instagram @stylebysya and I like to call them 'a little girl's rants' because that's what they really are. And I am not afraid to post them there because I don't have many followers. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The reason why I was nervous to read is because I hate putting myself out there, vulnerable like that. You see, after sharing part of my life with the world, the public persona that is <b>stylebysya</b>, I find that it opened a floodgate of made-up stories of me and it was as if I had given them license to do so. 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjvxedEnxty/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by STYLEBYSYA (@stylebysya)</a></p></div></blockquote><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Prior to the reading, I actually sent out an invite to my friends asking them to come for moral support but don't actually listen to my reading. But Megat was not having any of that crap. He was like "I can accompany you on the guitar if you want." <i>Sumpah, </i>I am so glad to have him as part of my support system. Say whatever you want to say but he has been there for me since 2020. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So we did the reading and I promised I would share what I read in like a mini book form but I am now in talks on publishing deals so I am so sorry but it has got to waittttt. Wish me luck, OK?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, my darling SIL, RNadiaSabrina, shed tears during my reading. Ende Cho also asked me about the text and I felt so excited to know that I was able to articulate the feelings of the poems. I am also so thankful that Megat was there because it really helped with the pacing. And, of course, I am grateful that Abah invited me to go on his platform and introduced me to publishers. And so now you are looking at someone who just might become a published author (and not the non-fictional ESG report kind)!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On top of that, my name appeared in two online papers! Look, Ma, I'm famous! Hahahaha. Click here for <a href="https://www.utusan.com.my/nasional/2023/07/cetus-kelainan-12-penyair-baca-puisi-di-pusat-beli-belah/?fbclid=IwAR2uSMuVSGufhVO9gc6k7dlIgm2iGIRHRjvPSArNMtqfWpcZCLdCQzvUOKQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Utusan Malaysia</a> and <a href="https://dewansastera.jendeladbp.my/2023/07/09/9799/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dewan Sastera</a>'s coverage on the event.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56aHLWnGmrW1bsG94jIkeIzRw-NhzmX5WZ3hRhZ1uvnVXhFdYk2-1sxgnZ1s4PBb7ftIH-MxxqwHV1yd-ZftfCTYebD_vL20olgTmeGNEJKAEW5_w6fHlf5XPKbLLaxN5yNcjyn2Jw8aeKR5uJ_LjeUctDDM2EHiYXVBCXOCOZfzc45bbWseFCUQtlA/s1620/358454586_10160040361237639_2094429661015473813_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1620" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56aHLWnGmrW1bsG94jIkeIzRw-NhzmX5WZ3hRhZ1uvnVXhFdYk2-1sxgnZ1s4PBb7ftIH-MxxqwHV1yd-ZftfCTYebD_vL20olgTmeGNEJKAEW5_w6fHlf5XPKbLLaxN5yNcjyn2Jw8aeKR5uJ_LjeUctDDM2EHiYXVBCXOCOZfzc45bbWseFCUQtlA/w640-h426/358454586_10160040361237639_2094429661015473813_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W0HVrkHXTHWzPmhfyJs-kxj1YfJ9quW8dANdOFQ0uoUA-jan4iRIfuixEyZWq4W-AiGvS6bLjnvkGec1SOedrnC-Rqe5OUXbSq80nZFhSbNeDtu2aVdaij0L7noSY5GEmn8IXadev1Dcm2Kh9sLjHR-JFB3VYG7LTy-RRYTjmKA9yJC93zBBHM9nMw/s1620/358608188_10160040360867639_8814408378965630395_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1620" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W0HVrkHXTHWzPmhfyJs-kxj1YfJ9quW8dANdOFQ0uoUA-jan4iRIfuixEyZWq4W-AiGvS6bLjnvkGec1SOedrnC-Rqe5OUXbSq80nZFhSbNeDtu2aVdaij0L7noSY5GEmn8IXadev1Dcm2Kh9sLjHR-JFB3VYG7LTy-RRYTjmKA9yJC93zBBHM9nMw/w640-h426/358608188_10160040360867639_8814408378965630395_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-9613566902172822692023-02-22T18:57:00.005-08:002023-02-22T18:57:34.702-08:00Warm Winter: Swiss Alps <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC24hnu4uBKRicbj78hfYm_G5ML59RL7rYktn1xAw4vW6zVdyD44qViypFIPpNYtqjgW9sF_zHPRgDYa2PJckw5MJfjd0CYUVEpYfl31akq44U_sDMGe1N_yVvgGRF8ZG-ginYnn6Ii670Ru7BrEgW2j8N8EQcnfRZ8t5kieZA-slSain8njsIqwI/s1280/photo1677119889%20(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC24hnu4uBKRicbj78hfYm_G5ML59RL7rYktn1xAw4vW6zVdyD44qViypFIPpNYtqjgW9sF_zHPRgDYa2PJckw5MJfjd0CYUVEpYfl31akq44U_sDMGe1N_yVvgGRF8ZG-ginYnn6Ii670Ru7BrEgW2j8N8EQcnfRZ8t5kieZA-slSain8njsIqwI/w640-h640/photo1677119889%20(2).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Dear Readers,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After COVID-19 hit the globe and we went into all kinds of lockdowns, I had not travelled overseas. Basically, ever since I can remember, 2021 was a year without the chop in my passport and it pains me to even brain that.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So, before 2022 ended, most of my family members packed our bags and flew off to Switzerland, again. We had not visited Switzerland in about 7 years because since my brother began his studies in the UK in 2016, we stopped our annual trips to the neutral country and had annual trips to visit him instead. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">During one of my eldest nephew's conversations with his grandfather, he said that he really wanted to experience the snow. As we used to ski on the Swiss Alps, my dad thought it's the perfect place to revisit. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjy6b926sYAl-fP-ZOxaEjotAYCX4vU-OBcYCpkTH8P6h9bCfzSZ9IElAXRXP0i35ihyk75zGiEHcCibFsbY_dE5xaeip3qJ00NTVN4x3dDzGVMOGl0QMsB8oxMp2Riz6AxZTvHo33gGcsWRetdHl9TAtCVZB6P5265juFRwpvEp5yDfw1Q-Ep80/s1024/photo1677119879%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjy6b926sYAl-fP-ZOxaEjotAYCX4vU-OBcYCpkTH8P6h9bCfzSZ9IElAXRXP0i35ihyk75zGiEHcCibFsbY_dE5xaeip3qJ00NTVN4x3dDzGVMOGl0QMsB8oxMp2Riz6AxZTvHo33gGcsWRetdHl9TAtCVZB6P5265juFRwpvEp5yDfw1Q-Ep80/w640-h360/photo1677119879%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Little did we know, Europe would be facing a heat wave during the time we were there. And that was the first time we saw Switzerland not fully covered in all-white snow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, we went skiing and that was certainly the biggest mistake of my life because I already had knee injuries before flying here. But I really miss skiing! We chose Murren which was another big mistake because it's one of the hardest slopes for me and you know I have conquered multiple ski resorts in the Swiss Alps. So there I was, <i>acah </i>facing my fears when I fell, face down and tried to grip the ice with gloveless hands (it was hot!) and scraped my hands and knee.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuomqPy4w5zuR35Yp9ueEsZHMOHvGdJv2IKKOQOPqFhgqDb1K_mEz1bc1FdoL0jBy1gpAiufhVIENclyd--SDdB3nI4brGMe7iDfuww3Y1gnoGp2Ad6tzjyZWThV0IGULGpI4C14IYyfgcRiXqlw9l8sfthlFL0enUIkJtpR70REQDFBITWkSBfGg/s1280/photo1677119879%20(3).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuomqPy4w5zuR35Yp9ueEsZHMOHvGdJv2IKKOQOPqFhgqDb1K_mEz1bc1FdoL0jBy1gpAiufhVIENclyd--SDdB3nI4brGMe7iDfuww3Y1gnoGp2Ad6tzjyZWThV0IGULGpI4C14IYyfgcRiXqlw9l8sfthlFL0enUIkJtpR70REQDFBITWkSBfGg/w480-h640/photo1677119879%20(3).jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Honestly, I felt like it was so weird that I'm shaking because I always fall. Until I saw blood. I didn't realize that I had cut myself quite badly. So the next day, I didn't ski again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead, I got to spend time with my babies and tried out cafes in Interlaken. There's this one cafe near Hohematte, what I like to call Interlaken's central park, that serves amazing bagels and crepe. Maryam shared mine and was so angry when I finished it off, I had to order another one.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzsGABrKVSNO-_8IGE7PSC6fraVc3SZDw3hgcAOn1z1DqvSzn6OpRX8DbXNkR9mUitTQ2s30GO3F3AJJYiZHCY3Ye96G6lrFZ_dajq9m418io-S7QjxkW3ZFgCHZ35zAlp8Ps5jQlJkDL6WG__omzvxI8dzIuqUm7mrycM3wxRLGNAekd-XILG6A/s1024/photo1677119879%20(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMzsGABrKVSNO-_8IGE7PSC6fraVc3SZDw3hgcAOn1z1DqvSzn6OpRX8DbXNkR9mUitTQ2s30GO3F3AJJYiZHCY3Ye96G6lrFZ_dajq9m418io-S7QjxkW3ZFgCHZ35zAlp8Ps5jQlJkDL6WG__omzvxI8dzIuqUm7mrycM3wxRLGNAekd-XILG6A/s320/photo1677119879%20(2).jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IIrpU1X7dj1k6qoU4vCggD532VqSqAan46can7Y61ZcaG1wW5sE_zU6AE12PNu7KrN6Y8f2KY7t-3tOiSAxCzaKK6q_U-4IjI_FiQFl2tCRCIsHcXJcxtLu6U9uIIDO_Nt5r46QAR9XIngUPmuCZkenhMkpRfLKfkt5BtKXpk8KAEjV7yu1aPms/s1280/photo1677119889.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3IIrpU1X7dj1k6qoU4vCggD532VqSqAan46can7Y61ZcaG1wW5sE_zU6AE12PNu7KrN6Y8f2KY7t-3tOiSAxCzaKK6q_U-4IjI_FiQFl2tCRCIsHcXJcxtLu6U9uIIDO_Nt5r46QAR9XIngUPmuCZkenhMkpRfLKfkt5BtKXpk8KAEjV7yu1aPms/s320/photo1677119889.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In Zurich, the Husband and I got some us time due to a miscommunication. We went on a very expensive date at Cafe Elena which is this pink floral cafe, which <i>ada je kat KL</i> but this one is in Switzerland and it's halal! I told my fambam so they all came to eat as were about to leave. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpgi0mmAqh5xbBhH0FXUarMHIyekg1BWwZMbnef11g-P04X3o6yCYKDB-JniP40nfp7gaCdW43OGIZTfg3MVzbDc9qPQ-nRhxsj7u4y5naFcySrHRafTWvGBNLOTwZP76LdUOAU7V-gNMoG0Tfvgj0fN25w3b7lB5Wav7IggvyS9U9BmiXiMdqW0/s1280/photo1677119889%20(4).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqpgi0mmAqh5xbBhH0FXUarMHIyekg1BWwZMbnef11g-P04X3o6yCYKDB-JniP40nfp7gaCdW43OGIZTfg3MVzbDc9qPQ-nRhxsj7u4y5naFcySrHRafTWvGBNLOTwZP76LdUOAU7V-gNMoG0Tfvgj0fN25w3b7lB5Wav7IggvyS9U9BmiXiMdqW0/w300-h400/photo1677119889%20(4).jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, we had a fun time, as usual and I look forward to more family trips in the future! In the meantime, here are some of my OOTDs.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cOCEFHATGNVBtduoHJdDLZ5o02BOVAkSxkkshfLFd3VGGvITOkgIpI1zpVDVu77WuK6iREU-Uj6AdlNCZtowmcquqR5jHfZwEYj6FbCXJ8Nr9FGdcA_vVyYU-YWJVhujnzm2W4xX8949puDODTw0aPNrMxDfWxzq5Mb-X557-01Z6jF06CxsxgQ/s1280/photo1677119879%20(4).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1098" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cOCEFHATGNVBtduoHJdDLZ5o02BOVAkSxkkshfLFd3VGGvITOkgIpI1zpVDVu77WuK6iREU-Uj6AdlNCZtowmcquqR5jHfZwEYj6FbCXJ8Nr9FGdcA_vVyYU-YWJVhujnzm2W4xX8949puDODTw0aPNrMxDfWxzq5Mb-X557-01Z6jF06CxsxgQ/w344-h400/photo1677119879%20(4).jpeg" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwc6U6clhMIHWk-_v0-PDSRpJz-PsgPFzt0TY9dfIvRH1m7QghSBWSo5CaENO5awBszVrSvtmPl2NhElNtqTKoOjHKkc1wLVH3WZJEZxHNKQ2LvqWiYUubTda_IMuZl7nMviZyi6n6PKXKB3OKgzr5AInVMWMuDWi3d_whxthwFaShLmBoWx6REKg/s1024/286058413_3215380468728147_1047015678145946746_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1024" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwc6U6clhMIHWk-_v0-PDSRpJz-PsgPFzt0TY9dfIvRH1m7QghSBWSo5CaENO5awBszVrSvtmPl2NhElNtqTKoOjHKkc1wLVH3WZJEZxHNKQ2LvqWiYUubTda_IMuZl7nMviZyi6n6PKXKB3OKgzr5AInVMWMuDWi3d_whxthwFaShLmBoWx6REKg/w640-h420/286058413_3215380468728147_1047015678145946746_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;">Dear readers,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This year, I sponsored the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ravensathleticfc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravens Athletic's Women Futsal Squad</a> together with <a href="https://www.viqsports.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ViQ Apparel</a>. The co-operation came about when I began playing futsal actively again after so many years of being lazy. My come-back into the healthy lifestyle was really much thanks to Megat, Ravens' founder/coach/manager. He always pushes me to test my physical limits and beyond encourages me to share my journey. He helps create content when I need it too!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Being a futsal enthusiast and in support of women empowerment in what used to be (and maybe still is) a male-dominated sport, I decided to sponsor Ravens Athletic's Women Futsal Squad. Together with me, ViQ Apparel co-sponsored the jersey and had them ready within one week. How amazing is that?<br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The launch was done at Sportizza's FIFA court and I had the support of Jasyu, Mai, Najwan and Dr. Amir! 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stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-58512707728617565092022-10-17T00:19:00.003-07:002022-10-17T00:19:33.124-07:00New York Calling - Book Launch & Photography Exhibition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkd8GWlqgMG66-O1y6DUCHE231ysZR74qbLB5UYy_5DSFFdJOix0skDNI7GNENtI9v5vMH4vBEuhsV85tkPiOxyXd49acF2I2x_TMSgzYifznkHesL97hMwl_tOB48UvgreLAf7C01zC4SFE1g07WCOlqtKyQAsh0aSrUvtFaM7bCzP-Q2nvyEte8/s4116/IMG_7563.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="4116" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkd8GWlqgMG66-O1y6DUCHE231ysZR74qbLB5UYy_5DSFFdJOix0skDNI7GNENtI9v5vMH4vBEuhsV85tkPiOxyXd49acF2I2x_TMSgzYifznkHesL97hMwl_tOB48UvgreLAf7C01zC4SFE1g07WCOlqtKyQAsh0aSrUvtFaM7bCzP-Q2nvyEte8/w640-h426/IMG_7563.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Dear readers,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I first met the author of "New York Calling" in 2020 during a recreational football session he hosted. Ever since, we've developed a friendship especially when FMCO pushed us into isolation where we would have discussions over Google Meet and Clubhouse for the sake of our sanity.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Before he left for New York, we had a chat over chicken rice and I got food poisoning and he didn't - a clear sign that he was ready for the Empire State.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">He came back, wrote a book which I voted to be named 'New York Khalling' but he didn't go with my vote. Looking back, I'm glad he didn't! So when he was mulling over doing a book launch, I was like, "Oh, I have done one book launch before!" and decided to volunteer my services not that he needed it with Ahnaf being his right (and left) hand man. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_5zcyCa6k-og_gnMgj1rPbJiLJeam8kK_C1zgW6NAhgyUUAVZAHl_H3sdLqsjh9_o9MVQJYqQEZ4ahJ0SUVkSEUaM3vdMCoCXZzci6BhdAPAE2FaH6XXseaiEHcnUpl36WHFCy1u1ydKLMdmgquA_4n5NYetVYvbFFPhId1lg4v69kA6nBQ8cXI/s1280/photo1665990835.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_5zcyCa6k-og_gnMgj1rPbJiLJeam8kK_C1zgW6NAhgyUUAVZAHl_H3sdLqsjh9_o9MVQJYqQEZ4ahJ0SUVkSEUaM3vdMCoCXZzci6BhdAPAE2FaH6XXseaiEHcnUpl36WHFCy1u1ydKLMdmgquA_4n5NYetVYvbFFPhId1lg4v69kA6nBQ8cXI/w640-h480/photo1665990835.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my photo at the exhibition, sold</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;">Over time, Khal had the idea of showcasing a photography exhibition of New York which fits into the theme of his book “New York Calling”.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Knowing that I have also set foot in the Big Apple, he casually asked me to upload some photos onto the Google Drive. Lo and behold, my very amateur (<i>sumpah memang tak layak</i>) photos made it into the exhibition alongside professional and semi-professional photographers’ works. I cannot even begin to describe the feeling to be given such a privilege but what shocked me the most was when I found out that one of my photographs was purchased by an art enthusiast! Never in my wildest dreams have I ever imagined this!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Thank you so much to Khal and Ahnaf for the honor to be part of yesterday and insyaAllah, to also be part of <b>Recreational Readings, an upcoming publishing company</b> with you guys. Definitely looking forward to that!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjgZZ-SIULWq5jUfxTw7wRDC1Ui8OUOGc2tlEc82NsX0IQokBWxKzEyPjIK3zRJxyGBPnfroUlOlglVqBKnGrx5HsvOCvgoPql4-drbJ-juOv0DzhbxNdmQ5L4iesnSqynHwFPANghg4xaCvao93YOp7mt5ytLWvNxjrr0IZO16GX3_-Y93hsGSw/s5472/1P3A7826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqjgZZ-SIULWq5jUfxTw7wRDC1Ui8OUOGc2tlEc82NsX0IQokBWxKzEyPjIK3zRJxyGBPnfroUlOlglVqBKnGrx5HsvOCvgoPql4-drbJ-juOv0DzhbxNdmQ5L4iesnSqynHwFPANghg4xaCvao93YOp7mt5ytLWvNxjrr0IZO16GX3_-Y93hsGSw/w640-h426/1P3A7826.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I only look fierce, but I really am not!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mb4X9rBTTK3R9hUmjgpG-OHNt9KIPhMiEh-d243cI7FHTG_6veD5NBIBqFY_AxNcquMvloRr8PT0uQ7suanpyerTFaMs-l-W-fKmL0r9bFNz864mRfB3yAgRuElA298zLAMojvNoRE8tJ8gSxnDmDjGf2BANsdpEWkf4U8uKLcsZvhwcooJt9ow/s2744/IMG_7564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2744" data-original-width="2058" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mb4X9rBTTK3R9hUmjgpG-OHNt9KIPhMiEh-d243cI7FHTG_6veD5NBIBqFY_AxNcquMvloRr8PT0uQ7suanpyerTFaMs-l-W-fKmL0r9bFNz864mRfB3yAgRuElA298zLAMojvNoRE8tJ8gSxnDmDjGf2BANsdpEWkf4U8uKLcsZvhwcooJt9ow/s320/IMG_7564.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbt3jfgDOG416fM5r4Oyd8Yj9W4hh-EnShzRW8kKsY5oyWxBhVfuCgEZqnFu-Z6aUCgP9AaB8AHohXqIoZ-7Eng7PByCJQsXXLLQWnS2rkGoGjb5qhr5Ewt8muitAYiEWGCABeWPiqhJU4O01l4DRTX5xk29gn7Wd9yRjYH84OufuIH1575vLT7T8/s1280/photo1665990835%20(2).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbt3jfgDOG416fM5r4Oyd8Yj9W4hh-EnShzRW8kKsY5oyWxBhVfuCgEZqnFu-Z6aUCgP9AaB8AHohXqIoZ-7Eng7PByCJQsXXLLQWnS2rkGoGjb5qhr5Ewt8muitAYiEWGCABeWPiqhJU4O01l4DRTX5xk29gn7Wd9yRjYH84OufuIH1575vLT7T8/s320/photo1665990835%20(2).jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEYurGvrahTBs31T_gBzCZ_Qmeif1d96A554Pbxeb6omXyAXZaV3vp5farVDb9ghL9FEmNMXDNxF03WVs3NUJ3Zk8vceJVZFBdtUOYhFoBr9fBfYTA1TxFfOciC7YzhcxmmmdwqQGJyn0vgVTxcGnEjPMQsjNwx6JV7Olh0bJZQvOURoWk6XzhEU/s1280/photo1665990835%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEYurGvrahTBs31T_gBzCZ_Qmeif1d96A554Pbxeb6omXyAXZaV3vp5farVDb9ghL9FEmNMXDNxF03WVs3NUJ3Zk8vceJVZFBdtUOYhFoBr9fBfYTA1TxFfOciC7YzhcxmmmdwqQGJyn0vgVTxcGnEjPMQsjNwx6JV7Olh0bJZQvOURoWk6XzhEU/w640-h480/photo1665990835%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u>About Khalilul Rahman<br /></u></span><span style="font-size: small;">Khalilul Rahman is a community sports activist, mental health advocate, and now an author based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is also the founder of padangbolasepak.com, a Malaysian football collective of activists & bloggers with the intent to get people to get involved with the sport and to build communities, and the secretary general of the Malaysian Association of Recreational Sports.</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><i>With love,<br /></i><i>Sya.</i></p><br />stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-19513221493862259962022-09-14T01:08:00.005-07:002022-09-14T01:08:44.221-07:00Injuries: One Month Down<p style="text-align: justify;">Dear readers,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMydx2tDCj2OyfsHr8GkzmCaU7RllkUHu4K7dXmN6BfmvcQy-LhANDfhxp9zrX-7WA0RH-atToCt6KI5OZzmMRpxf5g48ZOVFqbNMS5imkXM1n92W7hTuhm8OP5UxdcFT-EBKTWzsHfv0uoXvRbknyKrUo-4UIQdlWvItrpZf0r2kfsN5HnGqyj4/s1080/292592641_2458239780981955_7329835299468769791_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJMydx2tDCj2OyfsHr8GkzmCaU7RllkUHu4K7dXmN6BfmvcQy-LhANDfhxp9zrX-7WA0RH-atToCt6KI5OZzmMRpxf5g48ZOVFqbNMS5imkXM1n92W7hTuhm8OP5UxdcFT-EBKTWzsHfv0uoXvRbknyKrUo-4UIQdlWvItrpZf0r2kfsN5HnGqyj4/w400-h400/292592641_2458239780981955_7329835299468769791_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">As you all may or may not know, I've always been one of the boys so when I play futsal, half the time I'm like the only girl. Which is where I got the scar on my face and most recently, the tailbone injury. During the first weekend of July 2022, which was after the most busy period of my life, I played futsal, fell down and hurt my tailbone really badly.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was so bad, I had shortness of breath and lost sight for awhile due to extremely low blood pressure. So the Husband rushed me to the hospital where I got an x-ray and all that fun stuff. But here's the thing that really sucked: it hurt like hell and they couldn't do anything about it other than giving me painkillers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A few days after the fall, I felt sharp pains in my tailbone like a grinding feeling and I said to myself, I really cannot go to work. And that was the day the doctor told me I should be on a one-month MC. I was honestly not happy as I am a workaholic. On top of that, I couldn't drive for a few weeks because I could barely sit down.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's been a month since the injury and I am still recovering although I am so much better now. There's no bone grinding feeling just soreness. So YAY!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Here's to another month or so.</p><p style="text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></p><p style="text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></p>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-38777665089224807432022-06-08T02:37:00.002-07:002022-06-08T02:37:59.614-07:00First Time Celebrating Eid with Parents & Grandparents Since the Pandemic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-qV8-91dUqtDivLMV81fAMyCKk1mZUVqSLg3xbM1Vy9Eddr2payqLE-vsXO5vZWsP6KrfbFz-rErZHRFivlhokf6N9PSMXUohcPXGxQC7j5Fd89B9qHdMSgJViX_mVnqiMDDGTzqsUpAA0X5qbXfcXtOKnYhq5zci_LOSR5Zu8zDng71_Fhl3Hw/s1350/279605988_407453430894365_5941309044423024111_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV-qV8-91dUqtDivLMV81fAMyCKk1mZUVqSLg3xbM1Vy9Eddr2payqLE-vsXO5vZWsP6KrfbFz-rErZHRFivlhokf6N9PSMXUohcPXGxQC7j5Fd89B9qHdMSgJViX_mVnqiMDDGTzqsUpAA0X5qbXfcXtOKnYhq5zci_LOSR5Zu8zDng71_Fhl3Hw/w512-h640/279605988_407453430894365_5941309044423024111_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Before the pandemic, the Husband and I thought maybe Eid is the perfect time for a holiday especially since we did that in 2019 (<a href=" http://www.stylebysya.com/2019/08/raya-sydney-short-honeymoon-4-days-3.html">Read: Raya Sydney: A Short Honeymoon (4 Days 3 Nights at RM3,000)</a>). Then, we wouldn't have to worry about scheduling our Eid plans. Ahhh, those were the days.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, we had gone 2 years without spending Eid with my family and I felt really sad about it. I was really looking forward to this year's Eid as we transition into the endemic phase. However, 2022 was legendary as Eid came like a surprise. Not that I was super surprised or anything. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Long story short, I was in my grandparents place during the announcement that Eid is tomorrow instead of the following day <b>without</b> my Eid outfit! Face palm please! But the truth is, the car couldn't fit my things as we were transporting my brother's family's things. Lo and behold, we had to head back to KL which was an hour or so away. <i>Dah balik rumah, tidur la situ kan? Penat kot.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The next morning, after getting ready and rested, I said to the Husband, we need to go ASAP because my family does Eid celebration like a competition against time. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><i>Sya</i></div><br />stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-55911964461778402542022-04-29T05:40:00.004-07:002022-04-29T06:02:11.269-07:00Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi: Thermomix Parties & Multiple OOTDs<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBw883XIF9wRE3888cezfIo3MdFnZG5zDXr8EwHgK18DjmMfK5iSLk8-qITNZ7MOLlh0cykujwdhlWvgNn4uG_3nadg0Am5pxZjmI49pGS9jYLlzhN3V_BWkmj4EM3Qu1WJwX7SB1fXeysElzoWi0l3fBy-vYEsLnuzgLa1JHdsqBLdrPTiypRG-o/s1800/BF242470-F819-461B-8EE0-37BBE8647888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBw883XIF9wRE3888cezfIo3MdFnZG5zDXr8EwHgK18DjmMfK5iSLk8-qITNZ7MOLlh0cykujwdhlWvgNn4uG_3nadg0Am5pxZjmI49pGS9jYLlzhN3V_BWkmj4EM3Qu1WJwX7SB1fXeysElzoWi0l3fBy-vYEsLnuzgLa1JHdsqBLdrPTiypRG-o/w512-h640/BF242470-F819-461B-8EE0-37BBE8647888.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Dear readers,<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When the Husband's family wanted to do a family trip, we ended up deciding on Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi as it was really close by so travel wouldn't be an issue, and my SIL, Nina and I had our Thermomix, so food wouldn't be an issue either. The awesome thing about the resort is that they had different types of rooms so we were able to accommodate everyone's preferences.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Husband and I took AL that Friday and decided to leave in the morning so we could go to Genting or anywhere with his parents. We stopped by Genting Sempah for lunch where I had ikan patin gulai tempoyak which I absolutely love! Then, we headed up to Genting Highlands Premium Outlet where I looked for shoes (but failed). Personally, I find it super difficult to find the perfect pair of shoes. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We realized that the cloud was getting dark and that it would start to rain anytime soon, so we decided to head to our final destination earlier than planned. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">When Nina arrived, I was so happy because with her there, I knew that dinner would be served soon. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Honestly, we didn't do much up in Bukit Tinggi but we did play a lot of games like charades and song association. Such fun! Hope to have more trips now that borders are open!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQm7uJ84ALPZJgAQ4cbAkOpMKfHoz0LUsQCAXcx68QekntiX0IX8YsapGSpRVQ5coD6YNMW5B3Nj9R8mGHqtiA24VgLW2vb5Ei4eR6cjbyXzDgwn3WJg5B3onaSUwlcjCV3q4GK8LzYOkkPZycqoM8KF_ndsO9gpTWHkN8VYNQnQGSd645MkQHQwk/s4032/IMG_9672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2688" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQm7uJ84ALPZJgAQ4cbAkOpMKfHoz0LUsQCAXcx68QekntiX0IX8YsapGSpRVQ5coD6YNMW5B3Nj9R8mGHqtiA24VgLW2vb5Ei4eR6cjbyXzDgwn3WJg5B3onaSUwlcjCV3q4GK8LzYOkkPZycqoM8KF_ndsO9gpTWHkN8VYNQnQGSd645MkQHQwk/w426-h640/IMG_9672.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPx3VrTGKdXtAlfgyLLj3eIBFW7lat16KVxQH4mUkK446NrDSJ0WJZad_4GdCfOpoFw5W710QkPxBxjD-RDCnMKKnWkLfzs51h6uDm09IAEcXBM3y4LVPHOqympj8LuIA841gsaNB4967FdurmJYSHyabwEq7SfQpxL-sO2htxx6StorLwoCFFL1U/s1800/FE74100C-EB85-47C4-BC51-7418F60DD9EC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></div>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-5443017237146366002022-02-07T01:17:00.006-08:002022-02-07T01:17:53.965-08:00The Jasyu Series: Too Fast Too Furious vs. Driving Miss Daisy<p style="text-align: justify;">Dear readers,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I know I update the blog so randomly like what is wrong with me? Actually, I wish I'm more consistent because there's so much to tell. But, you know, I'm a corporate PR person so writing is like part of my everyday and sometimes it's just tiring. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Last year, birthdays got a bit more serious with Jasyu & Mai as we tried to outdo each other in the surprise department. I think the pandemic and being cooped up in our respective houses for so long contributed to this. You know how we are; always looking for adventures.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">For Mai's birthday, we took her on a trip to a magical sand bank. You can read all about it <a href="http://www.stylebysya.com/2021/05/the-mai-series-love-you-to-moon-and-to.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, for Jasyu's birthday, it was FMCO phase I don't know just that we couldn't even travel inter-district. So we thought to ourselves, what can we do?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">First, we surprised Jasyu the night before her birthday. This was really funny and awesome. We had the cake, dinner and balloons all delivered and surprised Jasyu as she was ready to go to bed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiddg6JYr98HscIuUBqsim1QHimLZxfi-JdEvge1joDBXOIx9Bxk0RZJ39-fTzqbRC7T1DomRL-Ja2SRHkzqiVJp63MaIWwcdyL5ZOqA9MIU4imzfCcB1ZvdxIZGt4ij4sxEfLxO2elYzjb2r8OzVD0GJNbjQwQTVj_56-xvkHXdCeU3B4RHZtinh0=s1080" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiddg6JYr98HscIuUBqsim1QHimLZxfi-JdEvge1joDBXOIx9Bxk0RZJ39-fTzqbRC7T1DomRL-Ja2SRHkzqiVJp63MaIWwcdyL5ZOqA9MIU4imzfCcB1ZvdxIZGt4ij4sxEfLxO2elYzjb2r8OzVD0GJNbjQwQTVj_56-xvkHXdCeU3B4RHZtinh0=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Then, I planned a go-kart session with Nadhil, Najwan and Megat. I invited a bunch of others too, but they weren't fully vaccinated yet. Why so late la you guys? I completed mine way back in July.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Jasyu loves driving too fast too furious and Najwan knew the perfect place for a go-kart session. I can honestly tell you, I had so much fun but they beat me by like 3 laps! Hahahaha. It was such a fun session and an awesome surprise as Jasyu had no idea of who was going to be there and what we were going to do. I'm so glad she I knew her well enough to know what she'd enjoy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWol1L-6BuSZGcgCTLfT4ajxlQ-YbSE5Jmnvsu9UtHO83HPeUHpC6cvvrOsjpEXelB-2vrslH-h0rWdVdh2K3cKL3jTdioSF944TcCc5PqHy8voDdF8o8vBoOmTru1WFOyRcxAtIC4KYZUmADsWUfHb1hEnA0mfLlfqiIFzyTIfXXqJpHr1B8qL78=s567" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="567" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWol1L-6BuSZGcgCTLfT4ajxlQ-YbSE5Jmnvsu9UtHO83HPeUHpC6cvvrOsjpEXelB-2vrslH-h0rWdVdh2K3cKL3jTdioSF944TcCc5PqHy8voDdF8o8vBoOmTru1WFOyRcxAtIC4KYZUmADsWUfHb1hEnA0mfLlfqiIFzyTIfXXqJpHr1B8qL78=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Afterwards, Jasyu and I went back to Mai's place to freshen up and we headed to the final (not so) surprise of the day: Afternoon Tea at The Majestic Kuala Lumpur. She had never gone but I know she's always wanted to. So ta-da!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I know we didn't do anything crazy, but what's important is that we have each other's backs and time. I don't know where I would be without these girls. That's why I go all out for them whenever I can.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNSKR8Jr-pLnKAxCP3DJ-stKTiBslcg6vtznQbOO7YqHpndBwzvhoWted_wsdc1PG5ZYT0KZo8foaIq3rujuQZemwodv3nGCBqdC4bok5Xd0czCl4lYTtBp8bmgSHYQXKGikk_wwwfhH-W-9tOgDvfYJptw_ogVxiTt_B3fiITMhEjS2uSIKeFJkA=s1243" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNSKR8Jr-pLnKAxCP3DJ-stKTiBslcg6vtznQbOO7YqHpndBwzvhoWted_wsdc1PG5ZYT0KZo8foaIq3rujuQZemwodv3nGCBqdC4bok5Xd0czCl4lYTtBp8bmgSHYQXKGikk_wwwfhH-W-9tOgDvfYJptw_ogVxiTt_B3fiITMhEjS2uSIKeFJkA=w556-h640" width="556" /></a></div><p style="text-align: right;"><i>Love,<br />Sya</i></p>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-52104973358187340622021-11-24T01:12:00.001-08:002021-11-24T01:12:09.567-08:00Hiking up Bukit Wawasan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K77xOemAFi8/YZ3_5QxjptI/AAAAAAAAJbs/6tFiynxb7lE6iEDMW3pBLjMvtNxJv7VLACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo1637744365.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K77xOemAFi8/YZ3_5QxjptI/AAAAAAAAJbs/6tFiynxb7lE6iEDMW3pBLjMvtNxJv7VLACLcBGAsYHQ/w360-h640/photo1637744365.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">On a fine Friday evening, Megat called me out of the blue. (Actually, we speak to each other almost every day so it's not really out of the blue.) When he called me, sports activities had only been recently allowed in the state so I have been very hesitant about playing. However, as I have declined any sports activities twice already, I promised myself I will go to the next one Megat invites me to. Because, you know, third time's the charm.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So that was the call. To invite me to go hiking at 6.30am on Saturday.<i> ALAMAK!</i> If you don't already know me, I love futsal, but hiking? Definitely, a huge no. But I've already promised myself, so I said, "Okay."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We ended up starting the hike up much later than planned because it was raining. So, we had McDonald's breakfast first which was the worst idea. When we arrived the hiking spot, I thought, oh it looks pretty simple. Bukit Wawasan is in Puchong and the entrance looked like a cute walk rather than a hike. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was wrong.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Because it rained earlier, it was muddy, wet and slippery. The hike up took so long, I asked Megat a million times if there even was a peak or are we just like walking through the jungle? I found out there was a peak and "No, we are not there yet!".</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Honestly, the first half of the hike up was fun. We took a lot of cool shots for <a href="https://viqsports.com/core-tech" target="_blank">ViQ Apparel</a>, a Malaysian-based sports clothing brand (discount code below). But after we ended our shoot, I realized we haven't even reached the peak which was basically nuts! <i>Gila ke apa?!</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">But we did reach the top, took more photos and came down, which is where I fell and became one with the mud. By then, I just wanted to go home. Overall though, it was such a fun morning with friends! I will never do it again. Thanks. Hahahaha.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v9fSs1W_dRk/YZ4AI6WplcI/AAAAAAAAJbw/ZVgjhseBYIEJUXws1Z7tSZFNvzE2kDGFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo1637744365%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v9fSs1W_dRk/YZ4AI6WplcI/AAAAAAAAJbw/ZVgjhseBYIEJUXws1Z7tSZFNvzE2kDGFwCLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/photo1637744365%2B%25281%2529.jpeg" width="225" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fq2iOMSyn-4/YZ4AIy0nMQI/AAAAAAAAJb4/fO0nIHblD5Yyq9HdJhaPV_Tw9y11JwfsACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo1637744365%2B%25282%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fq2iOMSyn-4/YZ4AIy0nMQI/AAAAAAAAJb4/fO0nIHblD5Yyq9HdJhaPV_Tw9y11JwfsACLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/photo1637744365%2B%25282%2529.jpeg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2KcVosXuSg/YZ4AJwspUOI/AAAAAAAAJcA/Zh154S1Jn1A_1L3obG8lDh9_h7ZqjXT4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo1637744365%2B%25284%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2KcVosXuSg/YZ4AJwspUOI/AAAAAAAAJcA/Zh154S1Jn1A_1L3obG8lDh9_h7ZqjXT4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/photo1637744365%2B%25284%2529.jpeg" width="225" /></a></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-urld42XTMU4/YZ4AI0vwTxI/AAAAAAAAJb0/BMIqOtr1yjs5d3GeQxAvrwK13LLVYTpAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s959/photo1637744365%2B%25283%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="719" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-urld42XTMU4/YZ4AI0vwTxI/AAAAAAAAJb0/BMIqOtr1yjs5d3GeQxAvrwK13LLVYTpAwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/photo1637744365%2B%25283%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LCO8n7rP50c/YZ4AKFAHEfI/AAAAAAAAJcE/mVbBGZsWaQQTFeoyd_VO8dptrWaUsaaNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1280/photo1637744385.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LCO8n7rP50c/YZ4AKFAHEfI/AAAAAAAAJcE/mVbBGZsWaQQTFeoyd_VO8dptrWaUsaaNwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/photo1637744385.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And of course, milo to end a good morning.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>I'm wearing ViQ </i><span style="text-align: left;"><i>Core Tech antibacterial series. Use discount code <b>SYAHIRAWITHCORETECH</b> to get 5% off!</i></span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><i>With love,<br />Sya. </i></p>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-37343164504138820192021-11-11T23:05:00.004-08:002021-11-11T23:33:11.240-08:00"I'd pick you up and we'd go back in time." Amazing Instagram Captions from Red (Taylor's Version) Part I<p style="text-align: justify;">So Taylor Swift just released her album Red (Taylor's Version) and I am still listening to the whole album and I've been crying for over an hour. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Red is super special to me because it's at her Red tour in Kuala Lumpur that I got to meet her AND she dedicated Enchanted to me DURING THE CONCERT. LIKE WHAAAATTTTTTT.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFBI47452JQ/YY4RH5TdQ_I/AAAAAAAAJbE/Q7286yqXecwer7idJGng6_lIAVRY5n45wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Taylor%2BSwift%2BSya%2BSyu.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SFBI47452JQ/YY4RH5TdQ_I/AAAAAAAAJbE/Q7286yqXecwer7idJGng6_lIAVRY5n45wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/Taylor%2BSwift%2BSya%2BSyu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can read all about it here: <b><a href="http://www.stylebysya.com/2014/06/taylor-swift-red-tour-asia-she.html" target="_blank">Taylor Swift Red Tour Asia: She dedicated 'Enchanted' , the special song to me.</a></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was listening to the album when this song caught my attention, I mean, extra attention. There's always a song that becomes my favourite in the first listen (and then a million listens later, all songs becomes my favourite. Hahahaha.)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's "<b>The Very First Night</b>".</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's like such a sad song, and at the same time a bop so I'm like crying and nodding my head to the beat and wondering who the hell made her feel this and WHY ARE YOU SO RELATABLE, TAYLOR?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Also on the album is the 10 minutes version of All Too Well, which I also absolutely LOVE! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Maybe I just love crying.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Favourite lyrics from these 2 songs which will definitely be Instagram captions, below:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"You never called it what it was, til we were dead and gone and buried."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"You kept me like a secret,<br />But I kept you like an oath."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"Maybe I asked for too much."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"But I’m in a new hell every time you double-cross my mind."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"Just between us, did the love affair maim you too?"</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"I’d pick you up and we’d go back in time."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"I drive down different roads but they all lead back to you."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"We never saw it coming."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"Not trying to fall in love."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"We were built to fall apart."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"No one knows how much I miss you."</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>"Chased me down through the hallway."</i></p><p style="text-align: right;"><i>With love,<br /></i><i>Sya.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">p.s. So that's two songs. Just a million more to go! Hahahaha.</p>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-3281979256168932722021-10-25T22:23:00.002-07:002021-10-25T22:23:17.953-07:00Of Social Media & Battling Anxiety<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--pl5ZA9JoBs/YXeQWWQ4C0I/AAAAAAAAJaI/qiLjtRMM4SIv36oVrU5cdqzx5AQjhiy9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Add%2BCloud%2B%25284%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--pl5ZA9JoBs/YXeQWWQ4C0I/AAAAAAAAJaI/qiLjtRMM4SIv36oVrU5cdqzx5AQjhiy9ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/Add%2BCloud%2B%25284%2529.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I realize that I have not blogged in a long while and I think it's time I explain why.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of 2017, I realized that being an influencer really took a toll on my mental health and the thing was, it was my over-sharing that made it so. I was sharing so much on social media, it was like a fodder for people to talk about me and, worse, make assumptions about me because they <i><b>think</b></i> they know me.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The truth is, I never shared too much on social media. I thought I had the perfect balance between public and private life. But because so many essential details were left out of the public eye, people made assumptions about my life that were completely off base.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But I can't blame them for taking pieces of an incomplete puzzle and drawing their own conclusions. So instead, I stopped. Blogging. Instagram. Facebook. Everything. And Alhamdulillah, it worked! I am in a better place now.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After 4 years, I have been quite generous in my sharing again especially in things that disappear after 24 hours but the truth is, the thousands of views still gets to me. It's like I don't feel safe on my own social media. I was shocked when my friend told me her views were usually below a hundred. How nice, I thought. To not feel like you have so many eyes on you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For me, being an influencer is a responsibility which I do not take lightly. I have to ensure that the messaging I share across are not hurtful or harmful to others and if possible, be beneficial to the readers. Maybe it's my own fault for taking life too seriously but it's my personal belief. I also absolutely dread keyboard warriors that cannot see reason and has no idea of the concept <i>'agree to disagree'.</i> Or worse, randomly says hurtful things.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yes, it comes with the territory. So, I stopped <i>la.</i> Simple. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And in the breeze of the wind, </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I hear them speak of me still, </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>when I have given them nothing to say.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And it is as clear as the blue skies above me </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>that they have misplaced recrimination, </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>for care.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And confused unthinking disregard, </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>for charm.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Did they never learn that appearances are often misleading?</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">| don't judge a book by its cover |</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>With love,</i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></div></div></div>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-43521691448813334402021-07-26T19:42:00.001-07:002021-07-28T20:38:54.596-07:00My Norwex Journey into a Domesticated Queen<p style="text-align: justify;">Dear readers,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I have to thank you for staying with me since 2014. If you also follow me on Instagram, you can see how I have changed during these 7 - 8 years. I started working (4 times), I learnt to cook and I <u>finally</u> got domesticated.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The journey was not an easy one as I grew up never doing chores. I never made my bed until I went to MRSM Taiping and we had to make our bed. Even then, it was only for like half a year. After that, I never made my bed ever again. I never washed dishes, held a vacuum or a mop. Simply, I never did any chores.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Husband knew about this before we got married so he was prepared for the domestic idiot I was. However, over time, I realized that I had to...adult. Even then, I cheated. I hired weekly maids and ate out <strike>most</strike> all of the time.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When Covid-19 happened and we were all under quarantine/lockdown, I couldn't hire anyone to do my cleaning. On top of that, the Husband and I moved into our own place so I am mistress of the house or Home Minister, as he likes to call me. We learnt to cook and had to learn to clean as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWFQSNQaFT8/YQIh8_DIk5I/AAAAAAAAJVM/xU_Nz9zMLSg5D6figS6SgLrVLpOz_eruQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/206768432_10222402095534489_3560207740658475354_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tWFQSNQaFT8/YQIh8_DIk5I/AAAAAAAAJVM/xU_Nz9zMLSg5D6figS6SgLrVLpOz_eruQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/206768432_10222402095534489_3560207740658475354_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">It just so happened that that was when I was introduced to Norwex. One of my best friend, Farah Najwa, shared with me this magical cloth, the EnviroCloth. It's famous for erasing markings on walls with just the use of water and the cloth. I bought a set together with the Kitchen Cloth and Window Cloth. Being new to the whole cleaning thing, the Husband and I loved that we only needed to use the cloth with water and TA-DA! It's all clean! It is a total life saver and the Husband always looks for the Kitchen Cloth since he knows how to use it. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I know a lot of people out there are skeptical about it but I was never because my mother has always loved this kind of cloths. And when it came to the cleaning products, it was a smooth transition for us because we have always used organic and plant-based products. For me, personally, Norwex was a brand that advocated for the way of life I have been accustomed to.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HdUcDynKkO0/YPLx6QKntvI/AAAAAAAAJUI/f1NNa2N4cEMvp_rsrypg9E0tmFz-REwfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/203116504_480868789870874_8513429538442758880_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HdUcDynKkO0/YPLx6QKntvI/AAAAAAAAJUI/f1NNa2N4cEMvp_rsrypg9E0tmFz-REwfgCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/203116504_480868789870874_8513429538442758880_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">One year and having spent about a thousand dollars later, my other best friend, Adlin, decided to join Norwex as a Consultant. She quit her day job as a lawyer and took a break from the piling files to be a mom. During her free time, she sells Norwex, Young Living and henna. Her Norwex 'mader' (read: Group Leader) is Mymin, someone I have known for a long time. She is the founder of Chantique Closet, my favourite brand back when I was in college. I love Mymin's contents and she is a great leader. So I said to Adlin, sure I'll join in.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Norwex has a Fresh Start Program where you can win free products worth RM979 if you hit the goals below within 60 days. I managed to get Step 1 & Step 2 on my <b>second day.</b> I also managed to rank up to Team Achiever on my <b>fourth day. </b>Thank you, Mama and Maksu (Auntie). I also hit achievements set by my Leaders and received more gifts from them. In total, I got over <b>RM1,500 worth of products for FREE!</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GFsLZpksG-o/YPLtrgnYrnI/AAAAAAAAJUA/10M_svN0iG0Da3in5itM0PJhw79gIUe_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-07-17%2Bat%2B11.28.20%2BAM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="764" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GFsLZpksG-o/YPLtrgnYrnI/AAAAAAAAJUA/10M_svN0iG0Da3in5itM0PJhw79gIUe_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w452-h640/WhatsApp%2BImage%2B2021-07-17%2Bat%2B11.28.20%2BAM.jpeg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This month, July 2021, my team leaders are doing a competition for video contents. Being a content creator myself, I got really competitive and have submitted about 7 videos to date. I think this is a great way for me to brush up on my skills as I have been concentrating on writing only for work and photos for Instagram.<p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's also a great way for me to keep sane during this trying times. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can watch my videos on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/syahirazakaria/reels/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram Reels (click here)</a>. Who would have thought that dear old Syahira Zakaria could end up giving home cleaning demos and advice. Never in a million years. But thanks to Norwex, I actually got here.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Thank you for your support and if you would like to make a purchase or join my Norwex team, please DM me on my Instagram or hit me up at my email hi@stylebysya.com.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJSy_TH0IPk/YQIh84CR4QI/AAAAAAAAJVE/5xdeZ_7eV_YjlJIBVGv6LKKR7B1g8l1DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1462/210010499_10222403054758469_1394524401907051527_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="1170" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pJSy_TH0IPk/YQIh84CR4QI/AAAAAAAAJVE/5xdeZ_7eV_YjlJIBVGv6LKKR7B1g8l1DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/210010499_10222403054758469_1394524401907051527_n.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ml5_4oBfP4Y/YQIh9LkH4JI/AAAAAAAAJVI/gHV8JL0E20gcZyPGDlidw0byqEqYQjmDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/209290104_10222403053478437_927701636003266947_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ml5_4oBfP4Y/YQIh9LkH4JI/AAAAAAAAJVI/gHV8JL0E20gcZyPGDlidw0byqEqYQjmDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/209290104_10222403053478437_927701636003266947_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the things I got for FREE within my first four days!</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: right;"><i>Love,<br /></i><i>Sya. </i></p>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-87517618309308234222021-07-17T08:19:00.001-07:002021-07-17T08:19:09.364-07:00Empower Series: Syahira Zakaria and Melisha Lin<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Dear readers,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">Recently, I was invited by Lugiami to talk on their Empower Series about empowering women. </span></span><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Lugiámi is founded to allow women gamers to engage in online games within a safe space, free from gender inequality, increasing women's representation in international tournaments.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">While I am not a gamer, I talked about career, mental health, marriage and futsal. I think th</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">is my first time on a live show as myself and not for work. The experience is truly humbling. If you missed the live show, no worries. You can watch it here!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Thank you, Lugiami, for having me on your Empower Series. I had so much fun and it's such an honor.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Also, my family actually watched this and I am so happy to note that they felt like I was very positive. I was super nervous and it was definitely not scripted what with me looking for the right words but only coming with it now as I am writing this. Hahaha. I hope you enjoy watching the show and thank you for all your love and support.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKOhFkBNTkU/YPL0sIAiaLI/AAAAAAAAJUQ/bixQVQsOERgPNz06GRPG4-3MYhvssQsOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1001/214842670_190764799675751_2230534247701179666_n%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1001" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TKOhFkBNTkU/YPL0sIAiaLI/AAAAAAAAJUQ/bixQVQsOERgPNz06GRPG4-3MYhvssQsOQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/214842670_190764799675751_2230534247701179666_n%2B%25281%2529.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/Emt24TfevT8" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></div>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-22984179369541940812021-07-12T21:27:00.002-07:002021-07-12T21:27:30.902-07:002021: Raya(s) Cancelled<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rrHwGGX1xt4/YO0Q3Jk8yjI/AAAAAAAAJSM/c-4xCkx7PykBUdSNlAgsXiKEb1Hi6uPKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rrHwGGX1xt4/YO0Q3Jk8yjI/AAAAAAAAJSM/c-4xCkx7PykBUdSNlAgsXiKEb1Hi6uPKgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_3339.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Dear readers,</p><p style="text-align: justify;">How have you been? With various forms of MCO still in place, most of us are not able to <i>balik kampung</i> since January and I am no exception. Super sad <i>kan?</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Honestly, this year's Eid(s) hit a little different for me and I am pretty sure everyone shares the same sentiment. However, I am very lucky to have my girls with me. <i><b>Two cities in one lifetime</b></i>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Before FMCO, we planned our final get together as a way to celebrate Eid. Mai hosted us at her place with her sister acting as our photographer. We dressed up in kebayas from Leaf Thief matched with batik sarong I gifted to everyone.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'd like to think that our outfits represent our friendship; Different colours for our different personalities but with subtle similarities. We are very different in many ways and we are also similar in many different ways. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CUBdWhzMsnI/YO0Q3iE0JgI/AAAAAAAAJSQ/DJi6atJm0WIdC0uoaqeQRfIgdu-lhQjlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3359.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CUBdWhzMsnI/YO0Q3iE0JgI/AAAAAAAAJSQ/DJi6atJm0WIdC0uoaqeQRfIgdu-lhQjlgCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_3359.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUB9L_zjCyA/YO0Q37Au5VI/AAAAAAAAJSY/tCUKY7yTNekhFI0vTdfTYnm16IP15p_egCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hUB9L_zjCyA/YO0Q37Au5VI/AAAAAAAAJSY/tCUKY7yTNekhFI0vTdfTYnm16IP15p_egCLcBGAsYHQ/w426-h640/IMG_3362.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Do check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leafthief.id/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leaf Thief Indonesia (click here)</a> for our Kebaya outer with fitted tank top. They are handmade with custom leaf prints by Indonesian artists Agnes Christina and her husband. I have another outfit from Leaf Thief which I will wear for Eidul Adha, insyaAllah. Can't wait to dress up again since staying at home, I'm always in my PJs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I got the batik sarongs from one of my many trips to Pantai Remis Jeram for RM9 each. It's so pretty, you would never have thought it's so cheap! This is exactly why I love and miss travelling. You can find rare gems during these adventures.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mmc9yo2yEAU/YO0VbRmNlYI/AAAAAAAAJSs/qgkO-Dug-fEgFxO1xgJDcUJRFkRTZ4BwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mmc9yo2yEAU/YO0VbRmNlYI/AAAAAAAAJSs/qgkO-Dug-fEgFxO1xgJDcUJRFkRTZ4BwQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_3294.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a-ehAXa0psI/YO0VbG8A1nI/AAAAAAAAJSo/o64e4caZ9pEYhqrMoKmgMUYNYXFwJaMpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1537" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a-ehAXa0psI/YO0VbG8A1nI/AAAAAAAAJSo/o64e4caZ9pEYhqrMoKmgMUYNYXFwJaMpQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_3318.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>"I've had the time of my life slaying dragons with you."</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-6042105196095359352021-05-27T01:57:00.006-07:002021-07-28T21:22:45.984-07:00(Last?) Annual Manchester Trip, Summer 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lywzRwRJChg/X6zSqB01wxI/AAAAAAAAJCw/I8FdhBat_nwIrHov-VFebWU2o47UZ6MNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1350/66008889_424943041684423_3186333517962334918_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lywzRwRJChg/X6zSqB01wxI/AAAAAAAAJCw/I8FdhBat_nwIrHov-VFebWU2o47UZ6MNgCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/66008889_424943041684423_3186333517962334918_n.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
I have gone to the UK at least once a year since 2016 but this is the first time I've gone to the UK in summer. And this is most likely the end of our annual trips there because Danial graduated!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And now that the Covid-19 pandemic has hit the world, international borders are closed so, this was definitely our last trip to the UK (at least for the foreseeable future).</div>
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The UK was home to my family back when we were kids. Everyone who knows me knows that English is my first language and I do mean this literally. I only started learning Bahasa Melayu when I was 5 years old. Anyway, enough fun facts about me. Let's talk itinerary and things to wear on a summer's day.</div>
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My parents and brother's family went earlier because their annual leave is double mine. My sister and I flew on a Saturday morning and arrived in the evening, just in time to buy some groceries with my dad and brothers. We went to the house to a feverish Faisal because my darling boy refuses to wear his jacket even though it's cold! I went straight to bed that night after fighting with my eyes for hours.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<u>DAY #1: Knowsley Safari & Kenyon Hall Farm</u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MoTvBauMa8w/X6zTtPTX_mI/AAAAAAAAJC4/YQexnY_cbRYg1KUWXY38P8OI2AZ82A-LACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/69104275_2513394475386364_12443110207785132_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MoTvBauMa8w/X6zTtPTX_mI/AAAAAAAAJC4/YQexnY_cbRYg1KUWXY38P8OI2AZ82A-LACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h320/69104275_2513394475386364_12443110207785132_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CpMqLSYBx7o/X6zTtJsjmSI/AAAAAAAAJC8/y4fBoxfIWrAagGHYntfE-_2bqZi6arfKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/66158930_2286483188334535_2281466524364532685_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CpMqLSYBx7o/X6zTtJsjmSI/AAAAAAAAJC8/y4fBoxfIWrAagGHYntfE-_2bqZi6arfKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/66158930_2286483188334535_2281466524364532685_n.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jV2mh0-0kI/X6zTtep9UMI/AAAAAAAAJDA/6S-LgUEdasElxKl1Lzb3_Jf6T_MljTb3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/65560132_387055901918843_5634084802707213697_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3jV2mh0-0kI/X6zTtep9UMI/AAAAAAAAJDA/6S-LgUEdasElxKl1Lzb3_Jf6T_MljTb3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/65560132_387055901918843_5634084802707213697_n.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Boih8W2uu6Q/X6zVWe2WPgI/AAAAAAAAJDQ/njUFC4FgCbcsCooDxIrEkWk9YYYHXg7VQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/66657107_394510694538235_2486713124138841529_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Boih8W2uu6Q/X6zVWe2WPgI/AAAAAAAAJDQ/njUFC4FgCbcsCooDxIrEkWk9YYYHXg7VQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/66657107_394510694538235_2486713124138841529_n.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
We woke up bright and early and checked out of the Airbnb as we've already booked ourselves a week in the middle of the city. In the UK, we usually check-out at 10am and are only allowed to check-in after 3pm. So we have to find things to do to occupy the 5 hours in between. Which isn't that difficult in a foreign country especially if you have a car.<br />
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<b>Tip #1: If you are travelling in a huge group in the UK, renting a car is a really good idea. Especially if you want to do some exploring. But if you are a small group, you really don't need a car. Public transport can bring you most everywhere.</b><br />
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As a huge family, we usually rent a huge car, 7 - 9 seaters, depending on how many of us are joining the trip. So we put all our luggage in (which is a LOT of luggage) and headed to Knowsley Safari. According to my parents, this is not our first safari but I felt like it was! We saw lions, giraffes, meerkats, baboons on the car and so many more animals that came out to play. Faisal and Faris had a great time and honestly, so did us adults.<br />
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After our animal adventure, we stopped by Kenyon Hall Farm where we did some strawberry picking. This is an activity my family has always enjoyed except me. I love the idea of it, but not really the doing it. But Faisal enjoyed it tremendously. He came running to me while I was in the middle of taking photos showing off how many strawberries he picked. If picking strawberries was real life, I probably would be the one that lazed around all day. Probably not moving to New Zealand.<br />
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<b>Tip #2: Notice how in the beginning I was wearing a jacket and in the next, I was just wearing a t-shirt? That's because the weather in England in summer is like crazy. One minute (when there's no sun), it's freezing cold and the next minute, I'm sweating <i>sampai ketibas sis</i>. So my advice is to always pack layers. Wear something light underneath and a jacket on top so when it's cold you can put on the jacket and when it's hot, you can just take it off.</b><br />
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<u>DAY #2: Danial's Convocation Ceremony</u><br />
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This one was pretty straightforward. As my parents were the only ones that could go into the hall, we (the others) were fashionably late. We headed to University Place to watch the ceremony on the screen until my dearest nephew decided they wanted to eat. After the ceremony, we lined up for a formal photoshoot and then went out for an informal one.<br />
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That night, we went to Ribeye Steakhouse, a Halal steakhouse on First Street for a celebration. That night, my dad stayed up looking for caravans to check-in for the next day. Which is how we ended up with our plan for day three.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDWtZ0fIQYk/YK9XtT-8BTI/AAAAAAAAJOY/uGZiKgWPhJQcWdLXTOYaVECW6maKVw3egCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/191927489_10222150212997583_8587958530894804006_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FDWtZ0fIQYk/YK9XtT-8BTI/AAAAAAAAJOY/uGZiKgWPhJQcWdLXTOYaVECW6maKVw3egCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/191927489_10222150212997583_8587958530894804006_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<u>DAY #3: Lake District & Haven Lakeland Holiday Park</u><br />
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Why did we decide to stay at a caravan? Because it's fun, duh! In 2016, we stayed in a cabin in the woods, in 2019, we went for a caravan stay. We are adventurous like that. And we would only be able to take this shot in a caravan!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3zSgoG0Cj8/X6zQzObeiWI/AAAAAAAAJCo/e5zzDFCZusA7tYPH8fuG_9EwS1Nk32uLACPcBGAYYCw/s1024/67409241_10216697783210246_6653961728092536832_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3zSgoG0Cj8/X6zQzObeiWI/AAAAAAAAJCo/e5zzDFCZusA7tYPH8fuG_9EwS1Nk32uLACPcBGAYYCw/w400-h400/67409241_10216697783210246_6653961728092536832_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
This shot was actually taken on Day #4 but eh, who cares. We got in the car bright and early after Mama made fried rice and packed them for a picnic and off we went to Lake District where it drizzled and was pretty chilly. We had to take a boat to Fell Foot Park and it was such a pretty boat!<br />
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After some kayaking by my brothers and feeding the ducks and swan, we headed to check in to our caravan. I have to say, Haven Lakeland Holiday Park is AMAZING! There's so many activities you can do and they even have cafes and convenient shops so that you don't have to go out to find food. We played football right outside the caravan and just had so much fun reminiscing (we used to stay at caravan parks when we were little).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7tVjf-MW3Lc/YK9X5FKK_cI/AAAAAAAAJOk/B87YqOT8xUIy-P-vEnIHoYjW8gBSEFp2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/186480874_10222150176356667_4690287604656682666_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7tVjf-MW3Lc/YK9X5FKK_cI/AAAAAAAAJOk/B87YqOT8xUIy-P-vEnIHoYjW8gBSEFp2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/186480874_10222150176356667_4690287604656682666_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXHPyIkP5V8/YK9X5L9mwnI/AAAAAAAAJOg/XeZiAYee_HgWK37zVVx2LAWP1dkooJWSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/186558667_10222150183996858_7090885427365363527_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXHPyIkP5V8/YK9X5L9mwnI/AAAAAAAAJOg/XeZiAYee_HgWK37zVVx2LAWP1dkooJWSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/186558667_10222150183996858_7090885427365363527_n.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySvgGDY1EF0/YK9X4-_RQZI/AAAAAAAAJOc/w5thiMDVXs0vggrgqboWa4LUxXjBDmZGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/192807187_10222150212557572_821958434721581041_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ySvgGDY1EF0/YK9X4-_RQZI/AAAAAAAAJOc/w5thiMDVXs0vggrgqboWa4LUxXjBDmZGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/192807187_10222150212557572_821958434721581041_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<u>DAY #4: Sizergh Castle & Shopping at intu Trafford Centre, Manchester </u><br />
<br />After a cold morning in England, we headed back to the city. On the way, we stopped by the beautiful Sizergh Castle and the public walk in the middle of nowhere. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Then, we headed to intu Trafford Centre for some shopping. And, boy, did we shop! I finally got a designer laptop bag so now I can look professional when attending client meetings instead of the bright purple laptop bag I've been using.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cIMxKO1YLQI/YK9YGz6NuqI/AAAAAAAAJOs/3Sd5gU1-aXkWF5pBqRWDtUwZ43R48Bd2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/191877352_10222150183196838_2638871425900298259_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cIMxKO1YLQI/YK9YGz6NuqI/AAAAAAAAJOs/3Sd5gU1-aXkWF5pBqRWDtUwZ43R48Bd2wCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/191877352_10222150183196838_2638871425900298259_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<u>DAY #5: Liverpool: Anfield, Albert Dock & Croxteth Park</u><br /><br />I have mentioned that we used to live in Liverpool. So every chance we get, we would head back to windy and chilly Liverpool and reminisce on my kindergarten days.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At Anfield, Faisal actually wanted to play ball on the pitch. But he got a stare-down from everyone around. Liverpool is our happy place and it feels like home whenever we head there. I've always had a soft spot for the English weather, I guess.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b_z-FVcKGDI/YK9Yc1m8t6I/AAAAAAAAJPE/mqKtu7gh5hw4KpSsy3RpQfBHFQkQr_hbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/186543030_10222150177756702_7284572698561078479_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="804" data-original-width="960" height="536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b_z-FVcKGDI/YK9Yc1m8t6I/AAAAAAAAJPE/mqKtu7gh5hw4KpSsy3RpQfBHFQkQr_hbQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h536/186543030_10222150177756702_7284572698561078479_n.jpg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TemlTWeobCQ/YK9Yc-M-tTI/AAAAAAAAJPA/DTUpr0oKQXcQJ0z4FnHdhy94k8AWRN9JACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/187521040_10222150176596673_3169358834984409239_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TemlTWeobCQ/YK9Yc-M-tTI/AAAAAAAAJPA/DTUpr0oKQXcQJ0z4FnHdhy94k8AWRN9JACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/187521040_10222150176596673_3169358834984409239_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VTuutcPLTNk/YK9Ydtnv-PI/AAAAAAAAJPI/-OTuB2jHZ8I-CuIrFrUE7z4Ye5SWs1_1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/192020692_10222150212917581_7595480146146646739_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VTuutcPLTNk/YK9Ydtnv-PI/AAAAAAAAJPI/-OTuB2jHZ8I-CuIrFrUE7z4Ye5SWs1_1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/192020692_10222150212917581_7595480146146646739_n.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r8fo4o3DUO4/YK9Yd6MK8oI/AAAAAAAAJPM/8RZTqqKoGlYS8x7rXMNl_JGysas95h_2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/192120542_10222150211597548_1214931389613737627_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r8fo4o3DUO4/YK9Yd6MK8oI/AAAAAAAAJPM/8RZTqqKoGlYS8x7rXMNl_JGysas95h_2gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/192120542_10222150211597548_1214931389613737627_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ia0F8Vvdpb8/YK9Yc0pBKkI/AAAAAAAAJO8/KsizZo__Pn85Mc4hv_uDfI7wRHiXlr1QQCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/186508482_10222150179276740_6755499801536850973_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ia0F8Vvdpb8/YK9Yc0pBKkI/AAAAAAAAJO8/KsizZo__Pn85Mc4hv_uDfI7wRHiXlr1QQCLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h400/186508482_10222150179276740_6755499801536850973_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">
<u>DAY #6: Arndale, Whitworth Park & Home </u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><br /></u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4Wd1jFA6DY/YK9Y-ZGs3dI/AAAAAAAAJPg/HvBiaa-tWkUaPgRg4tFIbC4QUtCHkN0bACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/190076171_10222150180996783_142628430887537936_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O4Wd1jFA6DY/YK9Y-ZGs3dI/AAAAAAAAJPg/HvBiaa-tWkUaPgRg4tFIbC4QUtCHkN0bACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/190076171_10222150180996783_142628430887537936_n.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After checking out, we left our bags in the car and the car at Danial's place. We then went to Arndale for some serious shopping, with that being our last day in the UK. Of course, I had to stop by Charlotte Tilbury for a lipstick and face palette because they are just soooo good. I, then, looked for my brother and SIL who were also shopping with Faris who was 10 months at the time. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here's when shit got crazy. We went back to Arndale because my brother wanted to buy some game when we saw crowds of people just running for their lives screaming "He's got a gun!". Having no idea what was happening, we went into one of the stores in a state of confusion, only for us to be chased out by the guards , screaming "He's got a bomb. Everybody, get out!"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So we ran out and saw that they evacuated the mall and shut it down with lots of police around. I was shit scared with my anxiety acting up and creating all these scenarios in my head. We found out later that there was no bomb or gun via news. Nonetheless, it was the scariest experience I've ever had to go through.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAZk7yICiog/YK9dkm30cHI/AAAAAAAAJPo/383Hu7Gky_AymN8NpJ52vfHF7lMGuC1-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2508/Manchester%2BArndale.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1254" data-original-width="2508" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jAZk7yICiog/YK9dkm30cHI/AAAAAAAAJPo/383Hu7Gky_AymN8NpJ52vfHF7lMGuC1-QCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h320/Manchester%2BArndale.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once we left and headed to my brother's place, all of us just wanted to go home. That pretty much sums up my last annual trip to Manchester. </div><div style="text-align: right;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></div>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-69315584344059896292021-05-24T21:53:00.004-07:002021-05-27T01:58:06.684-07:00The Mai Series: Love you to the moon and to Saturn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0vzwDlAVHog/YKyBYR2pGLI/AAAAAAAAJNg/34joNiB-1LoUKS4XfwFYUxATXDd6dR6DQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/2F3C7DAF-18A8-43A5-8BA3-93AD7C3563E8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0vzwDlAVHog/YKyBYR2pGLI/AAAAAAAAJNg/34joNiB-1LoUKS4XfwFYUxATXDd6dR6DQCLcBGAsYHQ/w512-h640/2F3C7DAF-18A8-43A5-8BA3-93AD7C3563E8.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With the various forms of the Movement Control Order ("MCO") in place since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the inter-state travel ban has been in place more often than not. During Mai's birthday, the ban was still enforced and as such, we (Jasyu and I) had to get creative in the celebration.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mai had requested for non-city vibes (so demanding right?) but I had the same feeling too. After more than one year of (mostly) being in Kuala Lumpur, you get sick of the concrete jungle. You just want some real jungle, you know?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The night before her birthday, I told her that I would pick her up at 7.30pm and asked her to dress pretty. "Pack an overnight bag. Wear something pretty tomorrow too. Think....beach?"</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">She had NO IDEA what we had in store for her!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">That night, we went to Tamarind Hill, a restaurant in the middle of KL but felt like in the middle of nowhere. All three of us have never been there and so it was a new experience for us. We ordered food like the Malay people we are and had a small celebration with cakes and all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGagcpr2g_A/YKyAIqPlR9I/AAAAAAAAJMM/NdDdkIEuN3seKcB4XTXwVq4GlnbrUSm8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-2051.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YGagcpr2g_A/YKyAIqPlR9I/AAAAAAAAJMM/NdDdkIEuN3seKcB4XTXwVq4GlnbrUSm8wCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG-2051.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After dinner, we went to Jasyu's place for a sleepover and planned out to start the next day early.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first thing we did in the morning was headed to Pantai Remis for breakfast by the beach. There's a weekend market that sells food (amongst other things) and we sat on the rocks while enjoying our breakfast in the breeze. While hanging out, Mai thought we should go to Kenny Hills Bakers for lunch as they had just opened another branch near her place. Jasyu and I agreed with her and off we went.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ny41mowJqvY/YKyAqrAfa9I/AAAAAAAAJNE/YrUYLLypGPUKa8PUlQCAxJHz5zDJ_RHCwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3479.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ny41mowJqvY/YKyAqrAfa9I/AAAAAAAAJNE/YrUYLLypGPUKa8PUlQCAxJHz5zDJ_RHCwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3479.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She thought this was her birthday celebration. HAHAHAHA!</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Little did Mai know, we had other plans for her. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We followed Waze which took us through random roads in the countryside as the main roads were filled with roadblocks we assumed were courtesy of the MCO. When we arrived at the destination, which was a fishing village with loads of huge seafood restaurants, Mai thought maybe we were going to lunch there.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As we were late, I told everyone to grab their things and sprint towards the destination. Lo and behold, we immediately were handed life jackets and we got onto a speed boat. <i>Sumpah, terbeliak mata</i> Mai! She was shocked and had absolutely NO IDEA what was going on. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We arrived what is known as Sky Mirror, a huge sandbank near Kampung Sasaran, Kuala Selangor, when the tide was still high and the waters were about knee-high. With our own eyes, we witnessed the water level go down and a huge island of sand appeared. Subhanallah. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu1RCyU-yGo/YKyB6cgRhiI/AAAAAAAAJN0/1jiCVKYleEMq6NhrcaPTzzNYINNKyq6NwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-3475.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu1RCyU-yGo/YKyB6cgRhiI/AAAAAAAAJN0/1jiCVKYleEMq6NhrcaPTzzNYINNKyq6NwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-3475.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iV-0EorhGxI/YKyB6fbFYUI/AAAAAAAAJN4/una_koWVOQQoNyNSKv75fjO8-StPhV6KQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-3476.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iV-0EorhGxI/YKyB6fbFYUI/AAAAAAAAJN4/una_koWVOQQoNyNSKv75fjO8-StPhV6KQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-3476.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> “And the Earth, We spread it out, and cast therein firmly set mountains and We have made to grow therein of all beautiful kinds; to give sight and as a reminder to every servant who turns to Allah.” </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Al-Qur'an, 50:7-8)</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The photographer was really fun and took loads of photos for us. I told them that it was Mai's birthday, so the team all wished her too. Good job, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjZ6M-yiKDwAhWKyDgGHaAzDLEQFjABegQIAhAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fskymirrorfunlife.com%2F&usg=AOvVaw10hHEXOMqkhRPTNO4br1zF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sky Mirror Fun Life</a>! The photographer also acted as a tour guide and explained to us the size of the sandbank (which is up to 100 football fields) and how the moon influences the tide, and as such the sandbank's appearances. So it's not available everyday. They do have a calendar on their website together with the timing for the tour.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, the three of us had an amazing time! Thank you, girls, for always being up for an adventure. It was something all of us needed. And happy birthday, Mai. Hope you enjoyed this one!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cLYCnWFZrTY/YKyBtIXiGJI/AAAAAAAAJNw/wzFGltdWy98GwHdp_bgDoXpmDl888KquwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-2338.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cLYCnWFZrTY/YKyBtIXiGJI/AAAAAAAAJNw/wzFGltdWy98GwHdp_bgDoXpmDl888KquwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-2338.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEovZ7nlr1E/YKyBFLo6FgI/AAAAAAAAJNU/8I-l-E96drYfqUv79wvZ8bPLEolUHYyrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-3477.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEovZ7nlr1E/YKyBFLo6FgI/AAAAAAAAJNU/8I-l-E96drYfqUv79wvZ8bPLEolUHYyrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-3477.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJ1CjRfMHVY/YKyBFEqQF6I/AAAAAAAAJNQ/KkpTqrWDuWgJjaNkbn09J4pl_Sj4btRTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-3478.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VJ1CjRfMHVY/YKyBFEqQF6I/AAAAAAAAJNQ/KkpTqrWDuWgJjaNkbn09J4pl_Sj4btRTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-3478.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n0bLU_WRfhI/YKyBFItZqWI/AAAAAAAAJNM/Vvibey9LRFUrcduikRGmR6HkDMc1YixJACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG-3860.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n0bLU_WRfhI/YKyBFItZqWI/AAAAAAAAJNM/Vvibey9LRFUrcduikRGmR6HkDMc1YixJACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG-3860.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-83682185908997953642020-10-05T20:30:00.000-07:002020-10-05T20:30:31.203-07:00The Weekenders take on Kanching Falls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_MAyFDRBhI/X3vijN3vL8I/AAAAAAAAJA4/q1IKDFXE8MUzkg2OIC5v3KznIV9hDnQawCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U_MAyFDRBhI/X3vijN3vL8I/AAAAAAAAJA4/q1IKDFXE8MUzkg2OIC5v3KznIV9hDnQawCLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_5254.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Hi dear readers!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">How do you spend your long weekends? Are you the couch potato or the jet-setter?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Myself personally, am a jet-setter. But the following work day, I WISH I was a couch potato. And you'd think, with the international borders sealed up due to the pandemic, I would finally stay home. But that didn't happen.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">During the recent long Merdeka weekend, the Weekenders decided to go for a hike. At first, I wanted a trip (to anywhere) but after our discussion, we knew that none of us are <i>rajin </i>enough to drive in the massive traffic jam that we knew would exist due to people like me (Malaysians love their holidays)! I said let's go to the beach but Audi isn't a fan. He wanted to go to a waterfall. I said okay, but be warned, I would be complaining all the way up. Suhail looked at me and was like, "So will we, Sya. So will we."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Immediately, Audi and I researched waterfalls around KL that looked decent. Audi decided on Kanching Falls because of the Instagram photos of a lot of the hikers there. It's gorgeous! (Both the place and the people)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I knew Jasyu would wanna come along as she loves the great outdoors and naturally I would invite Mai as well. And it became a huge group of 11 people!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">On Monday morning, the girls and I (after a sleepover at the Boys' Place) woke up at 5.30am, to prep our snacks for the trip while Serene and Suhail made pancakes for breakfast. We didn't take any photos because we were hungry...</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We left at 7am, half an hour later than planned and reached Taman Eko Rimba Kanching about 20 minutes later. It's so near to our place! Suhaili and Hadi were already waiting for us since before we left the house! Oooopppssss.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Off we went to explore the beautiful Kanching Rainforest Waterfall. There are 7 levels of heaven (the waterfalls) and hell (the hike). As you get higher, the difficulty of the route gets tougher. So do know your limits and do some research. There's more waterfalls after Level 7 but there's no track. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCp_zp8ecbw/X3viyMFz2LI/AAAAAAAAJBE/-35Y_sDUO4M3TY1HYORL8lVMbCoogMRTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s883/IMG_2599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="662" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCp_zp8ecbw/X3viyMFz2LI/AAAAAAAAJBE/-35Y_sDUO4M3TY1HYORL8lVMbCoogMRTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2599.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hLBZyPe_HHo/X3vix76e_cI/AAAAAAAAJA8/2o-xeGZ5RRI46_bV2ijqyo0Pc3bEHZYzACLcBGAsYHQ/s883/IMG_2594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="662" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hLBZyPe_HHo/X3vix76e_cI/AAAAAAAAJA8/2o-xeGZ5RRI46_bV2ijqyo0Pc3bEHZYzACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2594.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFpyenpjr4A/X3viyJl2KGI/AAAAAAAAJBA/VgrR_tpskhYla5Cc73MTJXCFlAEPLLr3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s883/IMG_2608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="883" data-original-width="662" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JFpyenpjr4A/X3viyJl2KGI/AAAAAAAAJBA/VgrR_tpskhYla5Cc73MTJXCFlAEPLLr3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2608.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Being the lazy ass that I am, I was out of breath at Level 4 due to the many-many steps. It was like leg-day. Suhail and Serene were behind me, being even less fit than me while the others went forward. The Husband looked longingly to the front while waiting for me to catch up. So, at Level 6, I told him to go on without me.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">And off he went. What a douche! LOL! <i>Guys! When your wives say to go, <b>DO</b> <b>NOT</b> GO!</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I went up a few minutes later but the Husband was already out of sight. When I reached the wall with the rope, Audi called me. <i>Yes, there is phone signal in this jungle. </i>He said he, along with a bunch of them were lost. They couldn't even hear the water. I was like, "Dude, the track is along the water. Where the hell did you guys go?" And they asked me if the Husband was with me and I asked them back. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Where did the Husband go?!!</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Honestly, I thought he was right behind them, so I figured as they turned back, they'd meet with him. And since Audi told me to wait, I waited with Suhail and Serene (they finally caught up to me) and took some amazing shots.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CwZuiXuKXAI/X3vjPqbx7OI/AAAAAAAAJBU/drEaWPOlwVM4FJfuhV45LDYxqvTZfzXiACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CwZuiXuKXAI/X3vjPqbx7OI/AAAAAAAAJBU/drEaWPOlwVM4FJfuhV45LDYxqvTZfzXiACLcBGAsYHQ/w480-h640/IMG_5206.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">When Audi and the others finally got to me, the Husband was still missing! I tried calling him (via phone) to no avail. As everyone was climbing the wall, he finally called me back. "Where are you? '<b><i>We'</i> </b>are up here."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">"Who's '<i>we</i>'?" I asked.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Then, the line got cut off.</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I was like what the hell?!! <i>Dia ikut bunian mana pulaaaakkkkkkk dahhhhh? </i>Suhail, listening in on my conversation was panicking as well. I tried to call him back but couldn't get through.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, he called me back and told me that he was with Suhaili and Hadi. And I breathed a sigh of relief. He also told me not to come up to Level 7. There's nothing here, he said. I'm coming down, he said.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Two HOURS later, he came down with everyone else (including Audi and the lost kids). Once our friends reached the top, he completely forgot about me and magically, it was sooo interesting up there. He even took photos of the lot of them. 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And she really did! Suddenly, Arief said, "You know what, Jasyu, I'm not that hungry. You can drive slow." HAHAHAHA!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It was a fun adventure and I can't wait to have more adventures with them!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ouT4jgNx81k/X3vjvtX05rI/AAAAAAAAJB0/2PL5eHW5sNE1Mc0dRxN60jpODPDZzBMgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1276/photo6228779568475515860%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1276" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ouT4jgNx81k/X3vjvtX05rI/AAAAAAAAJB0/2PL5eHW5sNE1Mc0dRxN60jpODPDZzBMgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h480/photo6228779568475515860%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Love,</i></div><i><div style="text-align: right;"><i>Sya.</i></div></i></div>stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-44108277055689228322020-05-12T01:55:00.002-07:002020-05-12T01:55:41.615-07:00The Movement Control Order & Syahira Zakaria Domesticated!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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MCO is ending soon and I have to go back to the office and I am having mixed feelings about it. When the MCO first started, I felt like I was caged or a bird with clipped wings; how against nature it is for me to stay at home. There was not much work during the period and so I went a little nuts.</div>
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It started with me binge reading romance novels, to watching (not playing) Final Fantasy X & Final Fantasy X-II, playing Harvetmoon Back-to-Nature, Dream Day Wedding Series and FINALLY, I started to be just a little bit domesticated.<br />
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I started with spring cleaning my closet and dressing table to baking (just to let you know, I am a baking queen) to finally learning how to cook! Honestly, the Husband is the one who is very enthusiastic about cooking. Some of the dishes we made includes Tuscan Creamy Chicken, Lasagna, Teriyaki Chicken (we made our own Teriyaki sauce) and Salmon Teriyaki. For Salmon, we bought them at Tesco for about RM6 a piece! Thank you, Farah Najwa, for the tip! On a side not, Farah ate Salmon everyday during her confinement period and she told me that she got it for cheap from Tesco.<br />
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With my MIL, I learnt her recipe for Bread Butter Pudding and Apple Crumble. I also made Cream Caramel Pudding with the Husband. We tried two different recipes. On Mother's Day, as my mum is in Ipoh and I am in KL, we video chat to discuss Cream Caramel Pudding recipes and we made the same one that day while in different states. It was really fun!<br />
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Do let me know if you think I should cook anything and share the recipe here! I will share my favourite recipe for cream caramel pudding next!<br />
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I think it's safe to say that every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Sorry to break it to you, bride-to-be, but THAT is no easy feat. There's more to wedding planning than venue, invites and catering. Your beauty prep timeline is also very important to ensure you look amazing and enchanting on your big day.</div>
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Having said that, I know that planning the wedding alone is already stressful, so think about your beauty prep as a way to relax and unwind. I know I had so much fun and felt so good doing my bridal beauty prep and when I accompanied my sister for hers as well!</div>
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<i>I am writing this on the fourth week of the Movement Control Order (MCO) period because Mai asked me to blog but not about the MCO. So here's a brief recap about what happened just a few days before the MCO: My sister, Syuhada, got married! Alhamdulillah and congratulations.</i></div>
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<i>Anyway, it got me to thinking about what I should write about and I thought, why not write about the things my sister and I did to prep her for her wedding! It's fun and something joyous to share during this troubled times. And some of the things can be done at home too! So have fun and enjoy!</i></div>
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<b>1. Eat Healthy</b></div>
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I did not have any kind of diet routine for my wedding but my sister did have one for hers. The reason is because my metabolism rate is really high and also I have the opposite of stress-eating. So when I am stressed out, I lose my appetite. This is very unhealthy. So instead, I'm going to share my sister's diet.</div>
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As a Muslim, it is sunnah for us to fast on Mondays and Thursdays, so my sister did that. It's also a great way to do Qada' fasting. She actually woke me up one morning to sahur with her so I fasted too. Thank you, Syuhada.</div>
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"I went on a healthy diet - no sweet drinks, reduced my coffee intake and drink lots of water," says Syuhada. It's about being healthy because you would feel good when your insides are well taken care of.<br />
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Again, I did not have any kind of workout routine for my wedding. However, at that time, I was regularly playing futsal for my college, so I was super fit and healthy.</div>
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But for my sister's wedding, we were both already working. So after office hours, I would head to her place and we would do a bunch of workout videos together especially Blogilates' Bridal Bootcamp. We also did lots of cardio and worked out the sweat.</div>
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"I would do 10 - 20 minutes workouts that targets specific body parts and also 20 - 30 minutes run on the treadmill," my sister adds.<br />
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I think it's important to stress that when we say workout, it doesn't mean get skinny. It means get healthy. Your wedding day is a long day and you need the stamina to get through it and looking super amazing in your dress is just an added bonus!</div>
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<b>3. Face</b><br />
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Some of us are lucky and already have great skin. So if you are the lucky few, you just want to maintain it. Do not do anything weird or try new things. There's a reason your skin is amazing, do not change your regime. Alhamdulillah, I too am the lucky few. So for me, I just went to Sothys and did their Lifeline Energizing Intensive Treatment and Hydra3ha Intensive Treatment on alternate weeks.<br />
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If you have major skin concerns like acne and uneven pigmentation, it’s best to get the situation under control well in advance. Visit your dermatologist or skin therapist and device a plan for you to get gorgeous.<br />
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In preparation for her wedding, my sister did facials almost weekly starting from two months before the wedding. The reason is because she broke out a lot before the wedding. She went for different types of facials at different places including Hannan Medispa, Herbaline, Wiwinmakes and Banyan Spa. She did extraction, peel and oxygen therapy as well as many other things to achieve that bridal glow.</div>
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Just make sure you do not do any extractions or anything extreme from one to two weeks before the wedding because some things require downtime for recovery. Don't go overboard with the treatments either, because flare-ups post-facials are likely.<br />
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Other than going to facials, your daily beauty regime is also very important. If you’ve been slacking on your skin routine, now is the time to start incorporating a more strict system. Cleanse, tone, moisturise and wear masks everyday. And don't forget to put on sunscreen every morning.<br />
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Okay. It doesn't have to be spa-rty, but we did have one! So for Syuhada's bachelorette party, we went to <a href="https://ozmosis.com.my/special-events/bridal-shower-spa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ozmosis Health & Day Spa in Bangsar for the Classic Bridal Shower</a>. There were 6 of us and Ozmosis prepared EVERYTHING including the decorations.<br />
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My sister and I wore the hijab on our wedding day but you have to still take care of your hair. About two weeks before the wedding, my sister joined Jasyu, Mai and I at Hairkunist Hijabis, Melawati Mall after work to do our hair. It was actually an impromptu thing. Jasyu was there, colouring her hair, so all of us met up and did ours too. We did a scalp treatment to ensure we have healthy scalp and hair.<br />
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I also went to the salon for a hair wash the morning of my wedding. My makeup artist was so happy because she wanted to do an updo beneath my hijab so the veil would sit perfectly and due to the hair treatment, it was so much easier for her to style my hair. Win!<br />
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<b>6. IPL Hair Removal & Waxing</b><br />
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I understand different people prefer different things such as shaving, waxing or IPL/Laser Hair Removal. If you are shaving, I recommend you do it the night before so that you do not have any stubbles from growing hair. For waxing, it is advisable for you to wax 72 hours before to ensure you do not have any redness due to irritation. If you're doing IPL/Laser, you should start about a year before as you have to go monthly and it only becomes permanent after many sessions. Cost wise, of course shaving is the cheapest followed by waxing at a salon which can be around RM200 - RM300. IPL is very costly. Laser is even more expensive. So, yeah, it's your budget and your choice.<br />
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My personal experience before the wedding, I never shave. Instead, I wax except for my underarms and upper lip which I started with laser and now I do IPL. Laser for upper lip and underarms cost me about RM700 per session. Also note that I did my laser with a very reputable cosmetic surgeon who is a Founder Member and Past President of the Malaysian Association of Plastic Aesthetic & Maxillofacial Surgeons (MAPACS) from a private hospital which is also why it was very expensive.<br />
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My first brazilian wax was a week before the wedding at STRIP Solaris Dutamas which cost me RM120. After that I continued at STRIP KLCC because I always go to KLCC.<br />
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Honestly, waxing hurts so much more than IPL and I am so glad I have stopped waxing and changed to IPL for everything but it does hurt the bank account. My first brazilian IPL was with STRIP KLCC and it was very expensive for a package of 7 sessions. However, I have now changed to Japan IPL Express and it can be really cost effective. For underarms, I paid RM99 for 12 sessions as they had this promo last year. That's RM8.25 per session!<br />
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<b><i>A reminder for all of brides-to-be, please wax your fingers!</i></b> I actually did not before the merisik and I am forever regretting that when I see the photos! But thank God for photoshop. My sister waxed her hands along with doing her nails.<br />
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Before you go ahead and do your manicure, you need to first determine what is the colour of your henna. If you are wearing white henna, then yes. Go ahead and do your mani pedi and I recommend French manicure to go with the look. My sister opted for this.<br />
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However, if you are wearing the traditional red henna, only have your nails cut and filed and clean your cuticles before henna but do not have all the oils and buffing on your nails. Your pretty buffed fingernails will not hold the henna. The henna won't stick so it would look blotchy and ugly. This has happened to my friends. Luckily for me, I did not have time to do my nails before my wedding. So my henna turned out perfectly.<br />
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For Eid 2018, I learnt about lash lifting. I was very amazed by it because it's our natural eyelashes and there's no adding of synthetic things. I have done about 5 lash lifts and it gets better and lasts longer every time. I pushed my sister to do lash lifts in 2019 and she absolutely loves it too!<br />
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So about a week before her wedding, I managed to fit us in for a last minute lash lift appointment. It lasts about a month (or three in my case, after 5 sessions) but it's most gorgeous when it's freshly done. So set your appointment within the same week as your wedding for the best results.<br />
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Teeth whitening is a bit costly (around RM1,000 - RM2,000) so opt for scaling (cleaning) if you don't have the budget. The Husband didn't go to the dentist but he used a special whitening toothpaste for that pearl white teeth.<br />
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<b>10. Internal Beauty - Faith & Emotions</b><br />
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Before marriage, we have to go through a wedding crash course, <i>kursus kahwin. </i>I did a thorough research on the places that give the best course and for two days, I actually learnt a lot! I know a lot of people go through the course just for the sake of getting the certificate but that should not be the way. Put some heart in finding the suitable course for you and open your heart and mind when you listen to the lectures. The Husband and I practice some of the advise we received at the course even to this day.<br />
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The prayer of Istikhara (<i>solat Istikharah</i>) should also be undertaken in the selection of your spouse, asking Allah's guidance in choosing. I remember the clarity I felt after I did the prayer and I knew in my heart that The Husband is truly the one for me.<br />
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stylebysyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14458593445741809415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25960889918400730.post-40729486170941131292020-04-25T22:26:00.000-07:002020-04-25T23:53:50.716-07:00Ramadhan in the New Normal<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Assalamualaikum WBT and Salam Ramadhan dear readers.</div>
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This Ramadhan started out very sombre for my Husband's family. A few days before the Holy month started, my brother-in-law headed to Jerteh, Terengganu to get married. Unfortunately, he had to go alone and other family members were unable to be there due to the Movement Control Order. A day after his solemnisation, my mother-in-law was hospitalised due to Coronary Artery Disease. The night before her angioplasty, my father-in-law was also hospitalised due to similar problem. They were hospitalised in different hospitals according to their insurance. What was worse, as we are facing this pandemic, none of us were allowed to be there. Please make prayers for my family. May all of us be protected from illnesses and may He heal and cure us all.<br />
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Alhamdulillah, both of them have been discharged yesterday evening and the newlyweds made it home to Kuala Lumpur safely.</div>
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This Ramadhan is very sad for everyone around the world. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most countries are under quarantine or have some kind of Movement Control Order in place. Mosques are closed, Umrah pilgrimages are canceled, even Eid prayers are to be done at home! Most people suspect that the MCO will be extended until after Eid which breaks the hearts of many people around the world as the 'New Normal' is for everyone to isolate themselves and not gather in big groups.</div>
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I am also saddened by this turn of events as I am unable to meet my family for Ramadhan or Eid which is a tradition for us since 1993. We are, however, lucky enough to have the technology to help us get through this pandemic a little less sad. Video calls make you feel like everyone's not so far, you know?</div>
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In times of difficulty, our only source of strength is our faith in the absolute power of God. We know that if we have His protection and guidance, we will be able to overcome all the challenges that surround us.<br />
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I think there's also a lot of positive aspects of the MCO. As most of us are on leave for the period, we are able to concentrate on our ibadah more and we can do a lot more this Ramadhan. Now, we have time to read the Quran, improve our hafazan, engage in the remembrance of Allah SWT, reflect and improve oneself, learn a new skill like cooking or baking to serve to your family for breaking fast...and the list goes on!<br />
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Let us strive in improving ourselves this Ramadhan and have patience.<br />
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CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT UMI ADLIN FARAMITHA IS MARRIED?!</div>
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Adlin is now Mrs. Nais. Nais works in Menara Bank Islam. His office is literally just a few floors below my previous office. When they first met, I was actually still in Bank Islam and sometimes, I would hangout with Adlin over coffee at Gloria Jeans in Kenanga International while she waited for the guy. That was in 2017.</div>
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When Adlin and Nais were planning the wedding, it was a guarantee that I, along with Qila and Azra would be on #TeamBridesmaids because what other options does Adlin have? Hahahaha. And we began planning her bachelorette dinner and wedding plans together.</div>
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For the bachelorette dinner, as per always, we are super tame. We had a fun dinner at Jibby East with cake and balloons and I got everyone presents! Adlin was super surprised and I LOVE how shocked she was when she found out that she wasn't having dinner with Nais but dinner with us. I especially loved how surprised and excited she was when she saw her presents.</div>
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Fast forward 5 days later, we were checking in at an Airbnb near her house which had 3 bedrooms and was HUGE, meant to be shared between us four. Such a waste of money because all of us ended up sleeping in the same bed anyway! LOL! We are so clingy like that. I honestly love playing house with the girls and it really made me miss college life a lot.<br />
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Adlin had her Malam Berinai and while I was in attendance, I went to bed before everyone started the photoshoot. The reason is because I was down with acute tonsillopharyngitis. It was really painful and I really lost my voice. Not kidding. I woke up on Adlin's solemnization day to see Azra and Adlin in bed with me and Adlin had a partially red face due to her sleeping position where her henna-ed hand was under her cheek. THAT WAS SO FUNNY!<br />
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The next morning, I woke up to Adlin and Nais leaving to get ready for their reception whilst Azra and I played house and waited for the bridesmaids to come and get their respective dulangs. Upon everyone being ready, we checked out and headed to Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka (literally!).<br />
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Eid Mubarak dear readers!</div>
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I know it's already Eid-ul-Adha but it's still Eid so it's not late, okay? Haha.<br />
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This Eid, the Husband and I decided to celebrate it in Australia as like a short getaway after working oh-so-hard. The reason we chose Australia is because this girl (a.k.a. me!) wanted a winter holiday. I actually wanted a ski holiday but getting on two planes for a trip is like so <i>gigih. </i>And honestly, we only had 6 days including travel because I was working on Friday. Employee award of the year please! Haha.</div>
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We looked at Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast but ended up choosing Sydney because that's one place we both haven't been. We studied about Sydney for like a day and got my mother to advice us on where to stay. My parents also went and told everyone and a few days before my flight, Auntie Sharina asked if I could deliver some food to Nazhif. Of course after everything his family has done for me, I would bend over backwards if I had to for them.</div>
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But I didn't have to because I arrived in Sydney, only to be greeted by Nazhif who came to pick us up with a car! He took it on himself to be our personal tour guide on days he didn't have classes (which was everyday except Monday).<br />
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Here's a breakdown on our expenditure:<br />
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<b><u>FLIGHT & ACCOMMODATION</u></b><br />
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We booked with AirAsia Go because the package is easy and amazing.<br />
RM5,000 for return flight and 3 nights stay (inclusive of 20kg baggage and F&B in-flight) which makes it <b>RM2,500 </b>per person.<br />
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As per usual, kindly note that I am not the backpacking type and we stayed at a 3-star hotel near Queen Victoria Building.<br />
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<b><u>FOOD</u></b><br />
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Since we were there during the last few days of Ramadhan, we only had one meal a day which was around AUD50 per meal for 3 persons. So that would be RM50 per person per meal. Also, we had free food during Eid because we went to Malaysia Hall for prayers and celebrations.<br />
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We only had about a meal a day for four days, so that is <b>RM200</b> per person.<br />
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<b><u>OTHER EXPENSES</u></b><br />
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We didn't spend much on anything what with our guardian angel Nazhif driving us around. But we actually paid back for everything (and more) when we gave him duit raya. 😇<br />
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So that would be on their Opal Card and top up (which is amazing because you can use it for buses, trains and ferries), an Australian sim card and parking. I think we can total it up to AUD60<b> </b>which makes it RM180 in total, so that would be <b>RM60</b> per person.<br />
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We did spend on whale watching. It was AUD85 per person which makes it <b>RM255</b> per person but it's so worth it!<br />
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Word of advice: WEAR YOUR JACKETS EVERYDAY IN WINTER!<br />
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We didn't plan on whale watching that day and I was wearing something really light for city weather and almost died of cold on the high seas. Such an idiot. But you can't see it through the photos, right? Because photos lie.<br />
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<b><u>TOTAL</u></b><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">=RM3,015</u> per person.<br />
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To be honest, I've been to more than 20 countries throughout my lifetime (so far) and I would love to write about all the places I've been. Travelling is an amazing journey and lesson I think everyone should partake in. It doesn't have to be heading to any far away country. You can travel to your own country and see things that you've never thought you'd see too. And know that even within the border, with no need of a passport and immigration hassles, travel is still travel and we should always learn from everything around us.<br />
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For more photos, just head to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/syahira.zakaria/media_set?set=a.10216317243176983&type=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Facebook by clicking here.</a><br />
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<i>With love,</i></div>
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<i>Sya.</i></div>
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