Shopping spree – Sales season

My personality money is healthy:
You have a good relationship with money.You don't spend wildly, but you're not opposed to treating yourself on occasion.In general, you save some of what you earn. You know the importance of a nest egg.You aren't afraid of being financially literate - you embrace learning more about finances.From a retirement plan to having an emergency fund, you know what you need to have to be safe.

That makes me a discount shopper:
You love to get things as cheaply as possible. You live for sales.It's partially because you like to save money, but it's also because you like the thrill of finding a fabulous deal.Of all the types, you tend to shop frequently but rarely by. You keep an eye on prices.Brand names are not that important to you. You know how to have style without collecting designer tags.

Long distance relationship

Tribute to Ashraf Sinclair & Bunga Citra Lestari who tied the knot on 8th November 2008.

How do couples get by when one has to travel a lot?
Long distances between a couple can take a toll on a relationship.

The downside is that, because you're having so much fun getting reacquainted over and over and over again, you both might overlook annoying habits - and more serious character flaws - that would be more noticeable if you saw a lot of each other. The distance itself has its pluses and minuses. On one hand, it makes it easier to pursue other interests, because all of your time is not tied up on dates.

Through open, honest communication, clever scheduling and a willingness to meet the other person halfway, a solid relationship is build.

With patience, cooperation and communication, a long distance relationship can work as good - and maybe better - than a local one.

If you love that person enough to want to make the effort and sacrifice, then everything else will fall into place.

You do have to be creative and willing to meet half way. If you are not meant to be together, trust me, you’ll find out on the first or second day of your visit.

-tribute to all the ladies-

by Ada Band:
Karena wanita ingin dimengerti
Lewat tutur lembut dan laku agung
Karena wanita ingin dimengerti
Manjakan dia... dengan kasih sayang

Kickstart of the Sixters

Alhamdullilah I’ve finished the final exam of my final semester. Hope for flying colours result, insyaAllah & planning to further degree after this. Since we have finished, it’s time for a little gathering before all comes to an end. In the near future, we will meet again, especially at graduation. Can’t wait! Friendship will be treasured & memories will be kept safe =)
“Flames to dust. Lovers to friends. Why do all good things come to an end?”

Family or Friends?

I’m much closer to my family:
You consider your family members to be your some of best friends.And you can count on them more than anyone else in the world.You're very similar to your family, and you find it easy to get along with them.You know that they understand you and love you for who you are.

I score 77 on How Friendly Are You? test:
I’m very friendly =)
You are an amazing friend. Anyone who has you as a friend is incredibly lucky.And judging by how many friends you have, there are many lucky people in this world!You can talk to people easily, and you often turn strangers into friends.You are also a good listener. You are there for your friends when they need to vent, without judgment.Overall, you have a genuine interest in people and their lives. And your friends can tell.Taking time for your friends is very important to you. And because of this, you have lots of deep and meaningful friendships.

Event: Dinner + Road Trip

pre-graduation dinner

(20th Oct. 08)

Entrepreneur dinner - urban VS retro

(16th Oct. 08)

road trippin' - from dungeon to kL

(7th-9th Oct. 08)

For guys - Would you be like this?

When you break her heart - [the pain NEVER really goes away]

When she misses you - [she's hurting inside]

When she says it's over - [she STILL wants you to be hers]

When she walks away from you mad - [Follow her]

When she stare at your mouth - [Kiss her]

When she ignores you - [Give her your attention]

When she pulls away - [Pull her back]

When you see her at her worst - [Tell her she's beautiful]

When you see her start crying - [Just hold her and don’t say a word]

When you see her walking - [Sneak up and hug her waist from behind]

When she lays her head on your shoulder - [Tilt her head up and kiss her]

When she steals your favourite hat - [Let her keep it and sleep with it for a night]

When she teases you - [Tease her back and make her laugh]

When she doesn’t answer for a long time - [reassure her that everything is okay]

When she looks at you with doubt - [Back yourself up with the TRUTH]

When she says that she likes you - [she really does more than you could understand]

When she grabs at your hands - [Hold hers and play with her fingers]

When she bumps into you - [bump into her back and make her laugh]

When she tells you a secret - [keep it safe and untold]

When she looks at you in your eyes - [don’t look away until she does]

Relationship Fixes - Friends

Make them your priority. Don’t ditch them if your guy suddenly wants to take you out.

Spend time. Call or email regularly. Those quick “I’m thinking about you” text messages can go a long way.

Always be there, for the good & bad.

Don’t keep score. No need to keep track on who called who last or who said sorry first during the last fight.

Accept them for who they are. Don’t try to change them. Look at their strengths instead of weaknesses.

Allow your friends room to grow. Be sensitive to their needs & encourage them to pursue their dreams.

Trust. Know that sometimes friendships have seasons of closeness & distance, so trust that your friends do love and care for you, even though they can’t see you as often as you’d like them.

the end

once again ramadhan nak hampir ke penghujung. rasa like smlm je baru 1st day puasa. hmmm..tp mcm biasa la, time flies so fast smpai kita yg terkejar2 masa. that is what i call life. sweet, sour & semua perasa la ada =)

here, i would like to say tenkiu to all my friends yg slalu berbuke puasa together2. especially my close friends. blk dr cuti bwkla apa2 juadah yg sewaktu dgnnya okayh! later perhaps xdpt jmpa coz semua dah amik cabang masing2. but whatever it is, i appreciate the friendship & the relationship. so long. farewell till we meet again...

Concerning English

hey all! i'm glad to be home for raya, finally =) just as i was browsing the papers to read the unread news, i came by with this topic - Are you speak engris? the topic was discussed in Malaysian Today's paper dated Sept 18-24.

my 1st reaction to it - WTF? and its a bit funny. no! really funny & stupid if u read the article. it has 101 reasons to school them in English! below are some of it:-

1) at a job interview:
Q - you have a long name. so how do I address you?
A - I live in Gombak Setia, sir.

2) thanks GOD I pass
3) I pass all my testes. my grades should be hirer.

4) a top local singer calls out to the crowd during her concert saying "are you a fans?"
more.."are you enjoys?

5) overheard at a stall in town - "Do you speak the Englands?"

6) movie star - "I am mixed"
local celebrity - "With what?"

7) a very famous local singer was asked by a stewardess - "How would you like your coffee?" the singer earnestly replied - "In a cup please"

p/s - if anyone wants the full article, just msg me. i'll email it to ya! it's good if your knowledge is just as a pinch of salt.

Relationship Fixes - Siblings

Stop making tally marks. Don’t compare successes & failures. Celebrate joys & give support through tough times.

Don’t compete. There’s no need to prove who’s better than the other.

Talk. If they hurt you, tell them honestly. No yelling @ getting angry.

Spend time & make time. Do things together (board games, badminton etc)

When you’re in a heated argument, be the one to cool down first. This will help the other person to calm down, too.

Apologize. For saying mean things that hurt the other person’s feelings.

Compliment them. Encourage & build each other.

Respect your bro or sis’s personal space & they will show you the same respect in return.

Relationship Fixes - Parents

Keep your promises. Like not breaking curfews. Give them respect & they’ll do the same.

Treat them as friends. Talk about your school, personal life, friends, current affairs & so on.

Communicate. Tell them what bothers you. If you don’t like your mum barging into your room, tell her gently that you need your privacy. Don’t keep it silently.

Constantly arguing? Make a list of the things you fight most about. Identify them & decide on a fair compromise. It means that you, too, have to give up some of your demands.

If you get angry easily, make a promise not to raise your voice. Laughter is a good lifesaver, especially in stressful situations.

Never showed how much you love them? Express gratitude & appreciation for all that they’ve done for you.

Reinvent yourself!

The secret of feeling good about yourself is all about self-confidence – the power you already have inside you.

Lesson #1 – Self-Acceptance

Lesson #2 – Self-Love

Lesson #3 – Self-Determination

“Strength is the matter of the made-up mind” – John Beecher

 Lesson #4 – Positive Thinking

“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be” – Abraham Lincoln

 Lesson #5 – Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

 Lesson #6 – Stop Worrying About What Others Think

*Nobody’s perfect, so stop obsessing about what’s “wrong” with you. Give yourself & others a chance to notice all the great things about you. Almost everyone feels insecure at some point. Self-confidence comes from being able to put a break on that negativity & move on. Remember, you lose out on 100% of the opportunities that you never go for. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

::facts for life::

Did you know?

Eating breakfast can actually help you lose weight? Reports have found that a healthy breakfast helps teenage girls stay slim! That’s because breakfast kickstarts your metabolism in the morning & acts like fuel to your body. When you get to lunch, you’re not starving, thus it helps you make reasonable choices for lunch & dinner. Those who eat breakfast on a regular basis are also less likely to snack between meals.

Did you know...?

• Bacteria collected over time will turn into plaque, which may lead to dental cavities @ tooth decay in the long run. This may cause infection, pain & even loss of teeth!
  
• Eating sweet cereal dry isn’t a good idea because of high sugar content. It’s best to mix it with milk!
  
• Putting your teeth in direct contact with heat & ice may corrode them over a long period of time. So think twice about sipping hot tea & ice water the next time you’re about to!
  

::Actionista::

What is an Actionista? Actionista is someone who:

Turns ideas into action instead of dreaming about what lies ahead.
Is smart, strong & powerful. She can be whoever she wants to be.
Speaks her mind & expresses her opinions. She is seen & heard.

Takes responsibility for her own life – physically, emotionally & spiritually.
Focuses on her strengths & puts a stop to negative patterns.
Knows her weaknesses & has the courage to change whatever needs to be changed.

Treat herself well – she eats healthily, exercises & gets enough shut eye. She is comfortable in her own skin.
Makes a difference in something she truly believes in.
Counts her blessings & realises that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

Admits her mistakes, learns from them & keep moving.
Is firm. Sticks to her values & principals & doesn’t stoop & peer pressure.
Takes charge & will not be assaulted physically @ emotionally.
Searches inside herself & reaches outward to help others.

Grabs opportunities that come her way instead of regretting her decision not to.
Gives her best & put her heart into everything that she does.
Does not get defeated if she fails. Instead, she tries again & does not quit easily.

frOufrOu is formely known as Fashion Medics

Those who are familiar with the brandname Fashion Medics from Urbanscapes. They have revamped themselves to more upbeat & in tone of their nature. Hence, now they are known as ::frOufrOu::

frOufrOu is an online boutique & they specialize in Pixellates Art. You can choose from the featured items or custom-made pixellates. Pleeezzz spread the words about them! Visit thefroufrou.blogspot.com for more pixellates collection!

We eat, we work & we make noise

Time flies so fast & our semester of studying nearly comes to an end. Our fun activities will never stop. These pictures show it all! Having fun as always =)

Tribute to Indie Band

Estranged - Yang Pernah

Silakan puas sudah disuruh
Nyatakan mimpi yang tak pernah lengkap
Lakukan apa saja yang kamu mampu

Sudahlah biar yang telah lalu
Lafazkan kesemua yang pernah ada
Akhirkan kalau ada masih tertinggal

Cukuplah kalau perangnya ada
Disamping kamu selalu
Andainya aku tahu
Ertinya disuruh
Semua kan pernah minta

Tibalah waktu untuk bersedar
Kerana giliran sudah menyuruh
Yang pasti yang panggil itu suci lagi

Berilah sedikit untuk aku
Hilangkan rasa hati yang tak percaya
Biarkan dia yang bilang jangan lagi

Jangan luka yang lebih
Kerana tiada yang memberi
Tiada cuma untuk kamu disini

Fashion Medics at Urbanscapes 2008

It was my 1st experience at Urbanscapes but not at selling things. I’m used to it as i’m majoring in business & i’m loving it =) I’m helping the medics sell their Pixellates Art. People’s acceptance to it was positive. There is a bright future for pixelletes collection.

Bali getaway!

After planning for such a long time, we decided to go to Bali. It was a wise choice because the environment there isn’t much different from Malaysia. We became tourist for 4 days 3 nights. Visits many cultural places, temples and holy places. The Barong Dance, Oasis Benoa, Mount Batur, Cocoa drink, paintings, Turtle Island – all of the places was enjoyable trip. I’ve gain useful knowledge & i’m planning to explore Bali again.

Leaving on a jet plane

Before going on a vacation, here are some tips so everything will goes well.

Health & insurance - prevention is better than cure
Don’t forget to take a copy of your medical records & keep a note of the medication that you’re used to taking, if you have any. Check if your host country has any immunisation requirements. Get a reliable health insurance policy & be sure of what it covers.

Research weather & culture
Take some time to research the weather of your host country. Find out as much as you can from other people about the country, as 1st hand experiences give you a great insight into the culture of the place as well.

Packing
Pack only what you need for settling down & the appropriate clothes for the weather there. Make sure you weigh your luggage before you head to the airport, having to unpack stuff there is just a nuisance.

Accommodation
Make sure you’ve got transport from the airport to your booked accommodation.

Money
Have the correct currency available. Don’t carry too much cash but have enough to get you by. If you’re planning on using your credit card, inform your bank that you will be using it & in which country.

REMINDER
All liquids to be carried onto the plane must now be bagged in a transparent bag. Each item should not contain more than 100ML of liquid.

Write down important contact numbers & carry it with you always. (Don’t just store it in your phone as your batteries may run out!)

Tag your bag, so you recognise it & attach your address as well. Don’t forget to lock it too!

Pack some clothes in your hand carry just in case your luggage goes missing.