Words of wisdom

"I wish for less anger in society. People seem to hate easily; there's a lot of negativity around. It's easy to be influenced by the people around us, so my advice is: if you can't beat them, leave them. Surround yourselves with positive people who will help you grow, not drag you down."

Words of Datin Paduka Sharifah Mazlina, first Asian solo woman explorer to the South Pole.

Another disclaimer

Don't mistake silence for fear

Dont mistake silence for guilt

Don't mistake silence for consent

But most of all, don't mistake silence for forgiveness.

• Just because you think Diyana ni pemaaf, you can get away with what you have DONE. Just because you are hurt, it justifies anything you do and tell. I have been silent because I understand your anger and I am in the wrong by hurting u. I was and still am sorry. But enough is enough, this time forgiveness is not an option. You have gone way out of line, but I hope you're satisfied.

• And to this other person involved, stop manipulating with words about what you have heard. There is no such thing as "Diyana told kawan Hilmi" when I've never even sat with them to talk about her. It is so sad that you have so many friends yet you talk bad about most of them behind their backs. Names can be named, but you and your good conscience know who you have talked about. Not one, not two, not even three, but more. You are lucky they're still friends with you.

Disclaimer

It's disheartening to know that there are people (possibly just one person) who think I'm blogging or posting status on FB with the pretentious intention to merely portray that I am happy. My intention has never been but to appreciate the good things in my life. It was my therapy for a new beginning, and now it is becoming a hobby.

I have been very transparent on FB as well as here. My life has been a rollercoaster ride, some poeple know that. So whether I'm happy or otherwise, I would reflect that in my posts and status. Why would I want to put on a happy show for others to read? This is my actual life you are judging about. If it is a show, I am glad if you are entertained.

I hope I made myself clear.

Moi Cheveux

I wanna grow my hair to this length when I look at this picture, and part it and highlight it the same exact way she did. Oh Miss Determination, please stay with me.

Empty

One day of medical leave has already got me feeling bored at home. My abdoment really hurts, hurts that I don't have the will to drive anywhere, so I'm basically stuck on my own bed with this laptop on my attention-craving tummy.

It makes me wonder how Opah can just stay at home without going out for weeks. It would drive me insane of boredom. I need my routine..

Yours truly,
Routine-Freak

Dream on Diyana

A short trip to Pangkor has got me to thinking. I am 22 years old and I have my future planned ahead of me. I am an aspiring accountant, ever since Accounting was the extra subject I took on top of Pure Science subjects in secondary school. In uni, it later evolved to working with one of the big 4 accounting firms, of which during my practical semester, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has become my choice out of the big 4. I hold on to the fact that being a practicing accountant gives one the invaluable working experience to fast-track salary upgrades commercially.


However, after exploring my self-interest even further, I have realised that being an accountant is only part of another plan; a quest to reach my financial freedom. It is all about the money. It has always been about the money, about buying the BMW M3 and those Gucci bags with my own earnings.

But what happens after? What happens if I give up along the way? What happens to my real-interest?

I dream to live by the beach. I dream of waking up smelling the ocean and feeling its breeze sweeping over my face. I love the feeling of sand underneath my feet and resting on a hammock with palm trees shadowing over me, and feeding my eyes with the azure waters of the ocean. If i own a jetski, I would just take-off towards the horizon whenever I feel like speeding. Man..I can go on and on and on about the beach.

Being close to the ocean makes me feel at peace with myself, as when I am close to the nature, I feel like the fast-paced life is not so important anymore, that there is more beauty and wonders that God has layed before us, for us to be close to ourselves and to Him. .for the short period of time we have in this "world". Gucci bags certainly won't give me this feeling. =P

So perhaps, like Uncle Shaari (Aunty Aishah, Melissa, and Munir), I would like to have a resort of my own, so I can have a reason to be by the beach all the time, and still earns a good living, insyaAllah. At least I will be loving what I do. It is not as simple as I would like it to be, but every success starts with a dream. Right? This is rightfully mine.

The picture at the top are the 2 generations. Us with Melissa and Munir, while our parents with their parents, Uncle Shaari and Aunty Aishah. Together as a family, they own and run Anjungan Beach Resort, which has received good ratings so far. The resort is ranked no. 2 in Pangkor. The picture below is their resort, with the sampan shaped pool with jacuzzi and the lovely Aunty Aishah.

Hope to come back soon.. =)