Achievement Unlocked

Hi blog, I'm back again! Trust me I have been meaning to write here for so long, but today (or technically yesterday 20/10/2018) I guess I should not slack off anymore! There are a number of things that I dearly want to remember hence I want to write them down so here goes...

It's the 11th day of me being 23 years old since the 11th of October. I could hardly accept the fact that I'm leaving my 'happy-free-confused in a best way 22' age, but alhamdulillah I enjoyed and loved the one year that passed and I am soooo looking forward for what another year has to offer. Every year is full of ups and downs so I prefer to learn every lessons and never forget to savour every moment.

And.... guess what! Yesterday on the 20th of October I just got my achievement unlocked on my first few days of being 23 and alsoooo 2 1/2 months before 2018 ended.

I PARTICIPATED A RUNNING EVENT!

After years of refusing to get out of my comfort zone of trying out a running event since last one that I participated was during my foundation days....

I am not an avid runner but it's my go-to activity every weekend! I do love and enjoy running SO much that I could run and imagine that I literally leave all my worries and problems behind me while doing it. I have been asked to participate a running event and to just try out but I just did not want to *stubborn*. But now I am proud to say, "I made it", guys!

My first 10km medal evah.

Lovin' my Olloum activewear scarf that keeps me looking chic while running :P I have been wearing this scarf for quite a long time for my weekly run and even when I'm just out to buy groceries or even to grab some quick dinner out with family. So convenient and pretty to wear too!

Anywayyyy, it was a 10km #JomKurusRun held at Taman Wetland Putrajaya. I have never been to this place but it was so beaaautiful to run at and such a 'sweet escape' place for a weekend to spend at. Oh by the way, I sacrificed my annual leave for this event anyways (cos I work on Saturdays) =,=" But it was definitely worth it.

It was a quite smooth but still challenging track for me since it's 80% trail and 20% road. The tough part was the trail part cos it's full of rocks I had to jump to get my feet survive. I ran a steady and happy pace for 1 hour and 20 minutes with the help of my mi band which tracked my heartbeat rate that whenever it went almost above my maximum heartbeat rate I had to slow down otherwise I scared I fainted guysss. Nevertheless, I feel SO proud of myself looking back at my running record! For someone who did not train consistently and first time trying a run at 10km straight, pats back for trying, girl! 

Guysss I have been dying to finish a run non-stop for this distance! Whenever I feel like stopping cos I lazyyy but then I told myself "Just a little bit more girl and after this you can sleep all you want". This reminded me to my sister's advice the day before. Thanks to her! <3

What I will never forget was the people behind me who are super supportive of me getting myself into this ; First, my amazing sister who went a distance to help me collected my race kit cos I could not make it due to work that day. And she motivated me and said a lot of good things especially to just enjoy this event cos I told her I was so nervous and even regretted registering for this run HAHAHA. May Allah bless her!

Second, my brother who's willing to be my company for my first run evah! I could not thank him more for his willingness to drive and waze to the place that morning, ran with me for a while for 1 km but then I said to him just go first okay cos I want to run relaxingly...and he did win but he could not win the prize cos he was just replacing my friend who could not participate that day.  

Anddd last but not least, my coooool Mr.C cum my personal trainer from afar who suggested me this event to participate in, and also the Putrajaya Marathon Night which includes 21km and 42km distance that I thought... oh my god "maybe next year."  

After all, looking back at this day and the days I happily went to run, I am ultimately grateful for the gift Allah blessed me with that I take for granted everyday, which is my legs, specifically. I went back home yesterday being so happy and satisfied with my run then I stared at my legs thinking how amazing Allah SWT creation is. This pair of legs that help me move everywhere and anywhere I want to go, whatever I want to do, and especially the things that I love to do. YaAllah, thank You for this blessing to be able to walk and run, and for everything. 

Also, I also secretly (not anymore now) wished to finish TWO (to be specific) books I'm currently reading that I wish I get to share the content at this blog by summarizing cos I'd really love to. Wish me luck and pray for me!

p/s : To more achievements unlocked for as long as we live -- Don't be scared to try out new things and especially to go for the things you love doing. Love always! <3

My big day! - Graduation Ceremony

The moment of walking on the stage... smiling at the camera... receiving a scroll... of degree! The moment I have been waiting my whole life... The moment I have been imagining myself to be in... it's definitely the most most most historical day of my life. I probably sound like exaggerating it, but how do I say it better, it was a day to celebrate me, my friends, our journey and our achievement. I bet people can tell I had the best smile, that day.

And here I am finally writing a blogpost of my graduation ceremony (which was held on 16th of July 2017) for me to re-read again as one of the day that's full of happiness, celebration, thankfulness and success!

It feels more sentimental to write this when I am now in the industry for almost a quarter year, cause I have never been less than blessed, to carry the honour and responsibility as a Heriot-Watt University graduate Quantity Surveyor. Working life is another story, but it's all about excitement I'm tellin ya.

It was a beautiful day at Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside in the morning and my university plaza in the afternoon (they are just side by side anyway!) I reached there with my family and the first thing I saw was a group of the early birds who were already in their robes and bouquets of flowers, happily taking photos at the hotel compound. Sooooo exciting. It felt surreal that I was experiencing it myself now, you know, the robes & flowers thing. While putting on the robe, nah I didn't expect us to get to wear the mortar board, wasn't physically prepared for that! I already put on my shawl perfectly but the mortar board challenged my temper that day. Alhamdulillah I managed to be comfortable and everything was fine the whole day!

The most important selfie - a selfie with Mom after the first few seconds wearing the robe!

With five of my charismatic classmates, who are now working at the same place with me, doing the same megaproject! 

My source of happiness and studymates at uni!

The whole classmates!

Signing the pioneer wall of fame! 

My message as the pioneer undergraduate (featured by @heriotwattmalaysia instagram, which took place at the same day to celebrate Heriot-Watt University (Malaysia Campus) 5th Birthday!

Working life has been an amazing journey, and I'm getting more excited as days pass for me in the industry, preparing my best self, learn as much as I can to contribute to my beloved country and fellow Malaysians. My love for our country will never fade and now... I present myself to you, Malaysia as your young and energetic Quantity Surveyor <3

The Ramadhan LOVE

"Allahuakbar Allahuakbar..." The echo of Azan for breaking fast time today embarks the official end of Ramadhan this year (24/6/2017). My heart sank. The month of mercy and forgiveness has officially left us. The month that I can count on for me to seek for more forgiveness than usual, to look forward for laylatulqadr, and to be at the state where I feel the closest to Allah.

This year, Ramadhan has been a little bit different for me.  It taught me something more than the previous years ever did.


On the first day of Ramadhan this year, I didn't know what I was actually really looking forward to. I wasn't even so excited to celebrate it. But I was actually looking for something. Something that would take me to another level of a person I can be, someone better, someone who acknowledges the beauty of this holy month, someone who understands more about Islam, and someone who yearns for Allah's love even more. Yes. That's actually what I wanted.


But I had no idea what should I do. I didn't even have official list of Ramadhan goals. But I kept one thing in mind -- I wanted to do my best. I wanted to be close to Allah as much as possible.


Our/My Ramadhan journey surely has its ups and downs. I struggled a lot to be someone who is more patient, more forgiving and more kind. On the other hand, I encountered so so so many blessings and beautiful truth about the world of my surrounding.


As far as I could remember, this Ramadhan taught me :

1) To be a better example of a Muslim to those who do not understand and/or misunderstand  the practice and faith in Islam.

2) To be someone who understands that us, humans came from different background, different experiences, and different personality and then only would we understand why they act in a way that is uncomfortable and unfamiliar to us. (and ... I am still struggling with this) :(

3) To put effort in "progressing" than seeking for "perfection". Ultimately in worshipping Allah through both wajib and sunnah practices.


I was and still moved with the experiences that came to teach me and three of them are as above. They took me back to my intention on the first day of Ramadhan -- to do my very best. and to be closest to Allah as possible.  He gave me experiences that made me think and reflect a lot. Although they are not necessarily sweet experiences, but the way the experiences slapped me on my face or gave butterflies in my stomach are nothing compared to the outcome of them, to help me grow and change my thinking.


Now that Ramadhan left with lessons for me to learn, may all of us could put effort and remain steadfast in doing our best to be a better version of a human and ultimately, a Muslim. :)

And.. thank you Allah for the Ramadhan love. You love us so much that you heard me, even when I didn't ask things from You verbally :)

(Photo of my favourite mosque of the decade : Masjid Cyberjaya)

Celebrating the arrival of Syawal, the victory month of Muslims, I sincerely apologise for any wrongdoings from the bottom of my heart. May Allah blesses all of us, accepted our deeds throughout the Ramadhan, and take us again to next Ramadhan. Amin!



p/s : Currently sleepy but insisted in posting this entry hence a short one. Thanks for reading!