What happened during the my hiatus?

       Well, as the title indicates, this post is meant to explain all the things, well most of them, that happened during my 5 month long hiatus. To be honest a lot has happened but I'll summarize them and try to make them as short as possible.

December 2012
        I sat my last SPM (GCE O-Level equivalent) paper on 5th of December and later that night began my journey to Butterworth, Penang. I then joined the Malaysian delegates in a journey to an Asia Pacific Red Cross Youth Gathering held in Chonburi Camp. The journey by van took 20 hours which resulted in me catching a cold due to climate change (ok, that's an exaggeration) and poor ventilation in our vehicle. Met lots of people there and make lots of friends. I stayed in the same tent with this wonderful and gorgeous girl, Mary Therese Docoy from the Phillipines. Overall, an experience of a lifetime, you know, getting to represents ones country in a once-in-four-year event like this. Priceless.

The delegates. I am the one in the hejab.

The stuff given to us

Mary!!!

All the delegates

The also brought us to Wat Phra Keau

January 2013
         A new year has started and I am still in a state of "high school student", inhibiting myself from enjoying late nights and anime marathon, fearing that I would somehow affect something in school. Crazy? I know!! Also, I started volunteering for the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Kota Bharu branch.

February 2013
         Pretty much the same as January. Nothing much to tell except that I've shed all the high school student personas.

March 2013

          The anticipation of getting my SPM results is almost killing me. But got good results anyways (refer to previous post). Failed my driving test. Hoorray (sarcasm mode)!

The King's Birthday

Just some information regarding the royal occasion and how it affects me. Enjoy it.

Exotic food!!! (sort of..)

This one is for you Austin Ray!!!!!

WE LOSE THE BATTLE BUT GAIN A WHOLE LOT MORE....

      Last week, on 25th of March 2012, I participated and represented my scholl in a debate competition. I was the 1st speaker so the job was a little bit harder than others since I have to recap the whole thing at the end of the competition. To make matters more complicated, we, my friends and I are in the opposing team regarding the motion that "Hard work is more important than talent". Well, that means that we have to put out points to prove that the motion is wrong, hence the points should be made to defend that talent triumphs over hard work. I know, hard right. But Alhamdulillah( a Muslim way of saying thank God). we won the debate and I was given the "Best Speaker" award. I am delighted but my happiness shall only last for a week.

      Today, on 4th of April 2012, we are the proposing team regarding the motion "Peer pressure does more harm than good". Last time, we were facing girls as our opponents, but today, we are against the boys, and being a student in an all-girl school doesn't make things easier. And I have a confession to make, I dont think I did my best and I truly regret that. I mean, guys/guy staring at me makes me nervous. I mean, was it necessary for you to stare at me during the whole period of the debate competition?? Never mind.

      Anyways, we did not win the debate but our 3rd speaker won the "Best Speaker" award, so, we didn't feel so disappointed. Overall, losing is not a bad thing. For sure you would feel disappointed but trust me, the feeling would go away in 10 seconds. We have a blast along our journey in this competition and the experience we have could not be replaced. So, I guess, we did win something huh?!!!

From right: Nadyaa(me), Puteri, Miss Nadia(our teacher). Sumaiyyah, Fatihah.

And to all, Thanks for reading <3









   

Shopping.....

    Hey guys, I am back!!! How I miss writing in this blog. Anyways, I have a very interesting topic to share today and it is.....(drum roll....)..SHOPPING!!!!
    Yes, we all love shopping and one thing we girls love more than shopping is saving when you're shopping. I am not going to blabber much about this, just gonna let the pictures do the talking.
     These pictures are taken at "Rantau Panjang", a very popular shopping spot for locals and tourist for duty-free shopping. This place is located near the Malaysian-Thailand border.

A colourful scene of the stalls selling varieties of clothes

People walking around in care-free manner, looking for things to buy

TOYS!!!

We also have time to help those in need....
Remember them in the midst of your spending spree

Cold drinks

a special mix of ice-creams, nuts and chocolate...
yummy

Night Market @ Pasar Malam



The small alley where the 'pasar malam' was held

The alley is kinda empty because not many vendors were there

     In the area where I lived in, we have (As most area in Kelantan has) night market or as we call it, 'pasar malam'. It is usually held on weeknights such as on Friday or Saturday night. there, you can find varieties of things sold by the vendors at very reasonable and negotiable price. And the best part is....(drum roll please...) the FOOD!
  

My bro, choosing the food he would like to eat for dinner

We can choose the stuff that we would like to put in the steamboat. the vendors will steam and then pack them in a plastic bag with the delicious sauce
p/s; those are my bro's hands

Drinks and beverages were also sold there at reasonable prices...

   Oh yes, the food sold there are super awesome. There are varieties of food to choose from, ranging from fried to boiled. Since Malaysia is a multicultural country and a melting pot for various cultures, different types of food have emerged and all contributes to the unique flavours of Malaysia. In the night market, the vendors sell Malay, Chinese and Indian food regardless of the identity of the buyers. We all love to eat the same thing.
    

These guys are geniuses, they're producing masterpieces in three uniques (and huge) pans.
Wanna see what's the smoke is all about?

This is what they've been cooking in one of those giant pans.
Fried noodles with soy sauce or as I call it 'Mee goreng'.

    To give my readers (if I have any) more insight into the 'pasar malam' culture, I have included some photos in this post. Unfortunately I can't post many photos due to the time I was photographing the night market scene, many of the vendors were still on holiday after the Eid. So, only a few set up their stall. Nevertheless, I still want to post this few pics just for you guys.
Enjoy....

Welcome @ Selamat Datang

Kota Bharu, Kelantan, ,Malaysia
(the city I was raised in)

    Welcome to my humble and modest blog. This blog discusses my life as a Malaysian and interprates true Malaysian spirit ( I hope so). I will try my best to give foreigners and Malaysian alike the lifestyle of Malaysian from my point of view. Hope you guys will have a fun time reading my blog.

p/s: Just in case you're wondering, "Selamat Datang" means welcome in Malay ;-)