Hey pretty girl from Kuala Lumpur

Assalamualaikum and hello there.

Well, actually, I'm not from Kuala Lumpur (KL). I'm from Bangi, Selangor about 25 minutes away from KL. But I used to live in KL, though I was born in Negeri Sembilan. But I've spent my childhood and 6 years of primary school there. So, basically, I'm a 'KL girl'.  (Eleh, sekarang pun tengok KLCC macam jakun habis, nak bajet KL girl. putuih!)

No, I'm not. But just wanna tell you, and share with you, KL is the capital of Malaysia. Where I think, if you heard of Malaysia, words that  pop into your mind are Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah, Langkawi and Sarawak. 'Cause they're tourist's attraction.

One thing that I'm proud of KL, is the name itself, is 100% in Malay and people don't change it. (even though you might pronounce a little different) Let me teach you how to pronounce Kuala Lumpur.
 Coo-wa-la-loom-pur. Where the 'wa' you pronounce it like when you say wonderful. And the 'la' is like the usual 'la la land'. While the 'pur' is like when you mimics cats "purr". So, it makes you a Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur means 'Muddy Estuary' since the city centre of it is located at where Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang meet. Oh and by the way, kuala or estuary is where a river and another river meet. And the place was initially muddy since the rivers are rich with tin ore.

That's the picture... Oh Additional fact: 'Muara' is where a river meets the sea. You must be crazy if you want to feel some nature environment of tropical forest or island or beach at KL. the only nature that KL has is jungle - concrete jungle. But we still have bird park and zoo. but KL is mostly famous because I think it is the most urban place in Malaysia. I mean, everything new, there. If there's an international concert, there in KL. So, if you go to KL, you must visit these places.

1) KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre)

There are three main things you can do in KLCC. first, sightseeing. See that tall, sky-scraping twin tower? That is Petronas Twin Tower, The tallest twin tower in the world, once the tallest building in the world. See the bridge connecting the two towers? That's where you can watch a breathtaking view of a busy city. (Of course you reach there using lifts) the Petronas offices are located in the towers, and they also rent some floors for other companies too. It's an office, with a sky bridge.

Second, see that cute building in front of the lake? That's Suria KLCC, place where you can shop! It's a shopping complex with lots and lots of stores. This is where you can shop til you drop.  But finding a car park there is really a perk, so you can take a public transport instead.

Third, kids can play and grown-ups can walk. See that huge green park? That park is full of playgrounds! Various types of slides, swings, see saw. even a swimming pool. Kids gotta love it. My parents used to take me there almost every weekend when I was little. I would wake as early as 8 am. Get ready, breakfast, go there, park the car at the ourdoor carpark and play and play and play until it's noon. Then we would go into the shopping complex to chill ourselves and eat lunch. I am grateful I have such a wonderful childhood. Poor my lil siblings they don't have the chance since we've moved out and my parents are getting busier and older.

2) KL Tower

OK, one confession. Even I was a KL girl, I NEVER went here. It's a communication tower. and sightseeing tower. and a rotating restaurant up there. Still a place to sightseeing.

3) KL Bird Park

I've once went here and it's so fantastic! I was a bird lover back then. still a bird lover, hope so It's a large aviary actually. There are so many colourful unique birds. You can find peacocks anywhere on the street. But what I remember most is when I fed the birds. OMG they were pecking my palm! It was a little ticklish and painful but memorable. And when I took pictures with 4 of them. And when I watched the bird show. Really captivated by the parrot who can do maths. And when I held those little chicks! Aaaahhh! I still remember those days. Seriously, I want to go there again.

So next time when you visit KL, visit these places. You won't regret it.


Ikhlas Daripada,

p/s: I'm doing this to support Visit Malaysia 2014 and I'm happy to do it.

Greatest Hits of 2013

            Assalamualaikum and hey there.

            Just some throwback from 2013. and since I found these photos. So... here we go...

 Just-a-Junk Chart Top 10

#1 P!nk ft. Nate Ruess - Just Give Me a Reason

This song is magical. And it's a dynamic duo. The lyrics are beautiful too. But seriously I love the vocals. 

Fav. lyrics: That we're not broken just bent

#2 Justin Timberlake - Mirrors

Seriously, the original version is 8 minutes long! But yeah the first 4 minutes are beautiful. JT's powerful comeback. Left people singing it around.

Fav. lyrics: I'm looking right at the other half of me,
                 The vacancy that sets in my heart,
                 It's a space that now you hold

#3 One Republic - Counting Stars 

One of their biggest hits. After Apologize and Secrets. I love the meaning of the lyrics. But to be honest, at first, I don't like this song. 'cause I think the music video is crappy. But after I heard a cover of this song, I felt in love. Can't help it. And it still in MTV's Chart Attack Top 20. Even after 4 months! Wow!

Fav. lyrics: But baby I've been, I've been praying hard,
                  Said no more counting dollars,
                  We'll be, we'll be counting stars.

#4 Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble 

People were shocked listening to this so-not-country song sang by Taylor Swift. As this is so different from her usual tunes. But I love it. It's catchy. And still about breakups. hahah. 

Fav lyrics:-

No apologies,

He'll never see you cry,

Pretend he doesn't know,

That he's the reason why,

You're drowning, you're drowning, you're drowning-ing-ing-ing....

#5 Katy Perry - Roar

I don't really like the melody, except for the 'dancing through the fire' part. But the lyrics are inspiring. Another hits, Katy. 

Fav. lyrics: I stood for nothing,

                 So I fell for everything.

#6 Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop 

Another WOW comeback. A wonderful party tune. But I don't appreciate the music video, Miley. 

Fav. lyrics: Remember only God can judge ya, 

                  Forget the haters, 'cause somebody loves ya

#7 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Thrift Shop

Very fun to sing along. This song makes them popular! And tell us the fun we can get from thrift shop. And teach me new words: 'thrift shop'. Hahah. 

Fav. lyrics: I'm gonna pop some tags

                  only got 20 dollars in my pocket

 #8 One Direction - Best Song Ever 

    

I super duper extremely LOVE the music video! Watching them acting, just give extra credits. :P The song? Fantastic. Lyrics? Not so.

Fav. lyrics: You know, I know, you know I'll remember you 
                 And I know you know I know you'll remember me

#9 Taylor Swift - 22

Another upbeat song! Love the song! The lyrics? are fine. nothing special though. 

Fav. lyrics: We ditch the whole scene,

                 And end up dreaming,

                  Instead of sleeping,

#10 Selena Gomez - Come & Get It

New vibe from Selena. But totally suits her. Dancing tunes for dancing diva.

Fav. lyrics: This love ain't finish yet.

That's all. so long.


Ikhlas Daripada,
 

A-list stuffs for A-list girls

       Assalamualaikum and hey there.

      Did I mention I study in a boarding school? All-girl? Now I do. My school is just the same as other schools- there are cliques, rich people, rich kids, groups, oh yeah, rich kids. But that doesn't mean we can't unite or talk to each other. We're good. I mean, how bad could a girl fight be?

      So these are some stuffs that are listed in the 'A-list'. LOL....

Bawal Exclusive

      It's a brand for tudung bawal, also known as hijab or veil or scarf. You know, since we're Muslims and we need to cover our head, hair, ear, neck and chest. My former principal once said that we should be just. But how ironic when shoes that we put on our feet are very expensive, more exclusive than the tudung that we wear? But I guess she could make it fair and square by wearing this  expensive tudung that cost RM30- RM 200. (You know you can get a RM 10 nice tudung somewhere else)

       Yes, it's soft, classy, gorgeous, easy to shape, not very easy to iron, but yes, it's EXCLUSIVE.

     Did I have this item? Yes ONE. Cream in colour with white stones. Used for important occasions and since cream can match with most of my baju kurungs.

Le Sportsac

              It's a brand for bags. But most of the girls in school wear the shoulder bag one. I like the design. It's very cute. The pattern. But the price? My school bag is half of its price!

               Did I have this item? Nope. Nope. I mean, how can I afford RM150 just for bag? Let's go buy new jeans instead.

Kipling

            Another brand for bags. But the price is much more expensive! Though I think Sportsac is more attractive. Like duh, RM 400 for a plain small bag with a matching gorilla keychain? I rather buy that colourful cute Sportsac!

            Did I have this item? I'm not interested.

Polaroid Camera

             It's a trend, people, it's a trend. When we are so lazy to print it.... ZUPP! The film's out of the camera with the photo. It's easy. It's simple. It's cheap. Just the films.... are not. 

             Did I own this item? Really really WISH so! 

DSLR Camera

               We still love a crystal clear, detailed, HD pictures. So, DSLR is still in the list! Price? You don't have to talk about it. Talk about those clear, HD pictures and as easy as ABC to capture photos. They have a price to pay. 

               Did I own this item? Wish so but still grateful with my cute little digital camera. 

Beats Headphone 

               Oh my. It's expensive? For sure! It's deafening? Of course! For good! Once you wear it over your ears, you step into your own world of music. No one else can disturb you. Very amazing. 

               Own this item? I don't. Sadly. 

Paperluxe Notebook

                 Famous as diaries. Likeable because of the beautiful cover design. Price? Around RM 20. I usually buy Ukami for my diaries. I don't mind as long as it's reasonable. 

                Own this item? Why I should when I can buy a below RM 10 notebook? 

Sharpie 

               It's a school. So, stationeries count. Well, we often use the markers, of course. My favourites - Metallic. Used to make notes. And letters to umm... you know, foster sisters? something like that. 

                 Did I own this item? Yes! Only the basic colours but they've dried out. Since I bought it when I was in Form 1 (I was 13). 

Pilot 

                 When my usual pens Papermate only cost RM3 for 3 pens. It costs RM4 for ONE PEN. Yep. RM4. But can't deny it does worth it. Very smooth, comfortable for writing. And make your handwriting looks prettier.

                  Did I own this item? No. But I need it. Since my handwriting is hideous. Really need some help.

Creative Products 

                What? Testpads still count, dude! very popular for note use. and letters. Not too thin. Not too thick. Just nice for writing.

                Did I own this item? Yep.

               So, from this list, I've 3 out of 10. That's... um, pathetic. Whatever. I save money for more important things.

               Til then.                

Ikhlas Daripada,
 

It's Official (after 18 days....)

     

 

         So last night in TV, Datuk Seri Najib officially anounced that, MH370 is officially crashed into the Indian Ocean. oh my God.

           This conclusion is made based on the plane's last destination, yes it's the wide ocean. The first theory. And since it've been 18 days, I don't know. Sorry to say but, to me, there's no hope.

             None except for finding the black box to solve this mystery. I mean, hello, we all know that this plane is going to Beijing, and I know that it suddenly changed its destination and went back to Malaysia but why? And why and how it ended up in Indian Ocean, the ocean that is NOT between Malaysia and Beijing? Does it actually want to go further to Australia or South Africa? There are so many questions. So many mysteries.

            I felt sad when the TV and newspapers stopped the usual 'Kes Pesawat MH370 Hilang Hari ke-_' as they stopped counting the days. And now they change it into 'Tragedi MH370'. That's just.... sorrow. And when the usual Astro advertisement of #PrayForMh370 is changed into 'Takziah kepada keluarga penumpang dan krew pesawat MH370'.

            Wow, this is a big tragedy for Malaysia.

              Now, let's take a look the rainbow behind this 'hurricane'.

             1) At least there'd be no war since it's not being hijacked for political (at least that's what we can conclude now)

             2) Malaysia is now much known to the world (It's Visit Malaysia 2014, earthlings)

             3) MH370 is the most popular plane number plat of the decade. (just saying)

             See? Every cloud has its silver linings.

              To the passengers' family, when it's time to die, no matter when, no matter where you are, you will die. It's Allah's will. So, accept it and move on. People come and left in our lives.

               (Suddenly it sounds like Titanic, I don't know why...)

               (Suddenly remembering the plane that landed on Hudson river, with ZERO fatality.)

               (Suddenly it's now, worldwide, MH370. Oh my, it's my country's plane.)


Ikhlas Daripada,

#PrayForMH370

Assalamualaikum and hey there.

Keep your faith. Keep your hope. Keep praying. Keep searching. Keep looking. Keep waiting.

           It's been 16 days. 16 DAYS. I don't realise it. but I was worried. And I am worried. I don't really know what had happened, neither what is actually happening. There's too many theories. Too many rumours. Too many wrongs. Than the TRUTH.

          Let me just list some of the theories.

1) The plane had crashed into the sea.

     The sea is too wide. too distant. There are so many places to look for if this what happened. And if this was the truth, all of them would be dead by now....

2) The plane was hijacked.

     Right, this one, the chances for the passengers to still alive are higher, but it's scarier though. It might involve wars, terrorism, national security. It's just scarier. But based on some facts like how the plane had suddenly fell down dramatically before stabilised itself might intent to make the passengers fainted. and how the communication between the plane and the control tower was quite suspicious, and it sounded like "someone who tried to act like a pilot while actually he's not" (quoted by an experienced pilot) . But the most of all, how the plane just suddenly, like that, disappeared from the radar. It's just illogical to think that it's just accidently gone like that, unless if someone had planned for it. And all the fake passports, fake identities, might worsen the case.

3) The plane is hidden in another world between sky and land

     Okay this one is.... totally out. (Why am I writing that bomoh's theory???)

         Personally I do believe that all of them are still alive. All of them. all of those 200++ people. Know one fact? 100++ of them are originally from China and only like, 38 of them are Malaysians. Some nations involved also Australia, USA,UK for like 2-3 people. that's it.

         I really appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that Government had put on the Searching and Rescuing Mission. I also appreciate all the other countries which are helping us to find MH370. We really appreciate it.

        But 1 thing that I don't like, I found this news on the newspaper. On how international media condescended us, stating that we're too weak to even find a plane. Saying this might result to some big political issues. I'm sorry, but did the last time a plane crash happened they found back the plane in 5 seconds?  Hello, this world is ridiculously damn enormous. The ocean is insanely damn wide. And the world's politics are even stupidly absurdly baffling.

        Ish, orang Malaysia pun satu. tak boleh ke sokong kerajaan sendiri? Ada sebab kenapa kerajaan sembunyikan banyak fakta. Cuba tengok benda yang baik. Betapa  bersungguhnya diaoang cari kapal terbang tu. Berapa banyak aset negara dah dikeluarkan. Kesian Hishammuddin.

     
        MH370, where are you???



Ikhlas Daripada,