Assalamualaikum.

 I was overly excited for the last weekend because a special parcel arrived. Been anticipating this arrival actually. 

I wanted to wear the dress for the upcoming Raya Aidiladha but I could not refrain myself from wearing it over the last weekend. I was sooo happy that I have found a brand that could cater my petite body shape WITHOUT having to go for a single alteration.

And guess what parcel that came in? It was #LovetoDressxFV. I was contemplating to get one piece for myself but as I was following their Instagram account , I could not resist myself from looking through all their gorgeous collections. Who says that hijab girls can't be fashionable while staying modest at the same time? *flips tudung*

When Juan brought back the parcel, I opened up the parcel right at that instant. You can call me gelojoh. Putting it on to make sure that I have purchased the correct size. I jumped and skip around the house. Because happy hormones decided to pay me a visit, Joking. I was happy because the dress fits me perfectly. Everything draped around my body nicely without being too tight nor too lose. As I was inspecting the workmanship of the dress, I could not stop saying 'Wow' because they were so detailed from the top to the bottom of the dress.

What I like most about this dress is that, the inner lining is made of cotton, not your usual chiffon linin. Therefore, you won't feel the material sticking to your skin when you sweat. Most importantly, you stay cool throughout the day. I'm gonna get another piece soon.

Wearing LovetoDressxFV, Alexa instant shawl in White Chocolate.



The zip gives you the convenience when taking your wudhu'

I believe if you keep your faith, you keep your trust, you keep the right attitude, if you're grateful, you'll see God open up new doors.

Joel Osteen

IKEA is EXPANDING!

Ok, inhale and exhale.

Do you think you have what it takes to be part of the IKEA team? Well, apart from having leadership skills, team player, efficient, organized, what do you think the qualities you need in order for you to be part of this company.

IKEA is expanding the wing to Cheras and they're now in the midst of finding the right individual. They're having an open interview around KL, so if you're interested, go chase them. You'll never know if you could land yourself the best job in the world with the best company :-)

Visit the YouTube page for more info on where is their next interview or hop on to their Facebook page for more updates and news.

As Malaysians, we know how is it like to celebrate Aidilfitri in our own motherland but do you know how does it feel on other side of the world?

Being an experience amateur traveler,*cause I still can't leave my lotion behind*, celebrating Syawal in a foreign land could mean, celebrating only with your spouse or family members. The number of Malaysians who stay abroad can be counted by fingers *although the numbers are increasing*, so expect less guest coming over to your place.

Countries like Australia, Europe don't celebrate Aidilfitri except the minority, therefore you rarely see people clad in their baju kurung or baju melayu walking around the town after visiting their relatives. It's odd and mat saleh may find it interesting. There are no public holiday for Syawal, it's either you go to work or you take your leave day.

One thing for sure, when celebrating Syawal in oversea is you make new friends. People with the same nationality as you whom you have not met. Places like Malaysia Hall will host Aidilfitri celebration every year and all Malaysians within that particular area will come together.

However, as for myself, having a mum as a Singaporean could be slightly different. Celebrating Syawal in Singapore is merrier compared to Malaysia. We start the day in the afternoon and visit relatives until the wee morning. I was a rich kid back then and with the currency exchange, I could buy the whole Trump Tower *ok kidding*. 

Aidilfitri is celebrated for a month in Singapore. You can still see people in their traditional wear even after the holidays are over. They still go for house visit after working hours. That semangat, I tell you.

When I was small, I had an uncle who worked as a trailer driver. He would pick us up in his 16 wheel trailer (if i'm not mistaken) and we'll go to relative houses until the next Subuh. Imagine that. By the time we got home, we were flat out but we still continue again that evening.

Things were a bit different in the old days but as time goes by, Syawal is celebrated according to trend but the spirit still remain the same. But, one thing for sure, no matter what, I'm still #proudtobemalaysian

(Wearing semi instant shawl Sara from By Alexa Blue)

 Do you know that they have white chocolate almond flavor to *swoosh to the supermarket*.

Visit their Facebook page for more product details and offers.

If you were to look into my Instagram account, you would say that I'm much in love with my home town. It is true.

I never really appreciate what I had back then, When people asked me, where's my origin, I was little embarrassed to say that I come from this little town called Perlis. But now that I'm away from the place that I grew up for more than a little 10 years, I started to realized how this little kampung of mine had impacted me in a way where humble is a very important element in our life. A characteristic that you find very less in city people.

Living in the city is about spending your time on the road traveling to your office, having take-outs, hanging out at your favorite cafe and becoming a hipster is part of the norm when living in the city. People changed in order to blend in but some still maintain their originality. You won't realize what the metropolitan can do to you.

As you travel along the North-South highway, you'll notice that your left and right side are covered with paddy field. So green and lush. It brings you back to your old days, isn't it. Driving back from a big city and it's like you're being teleport back to another dimension. 

Things are done differently in a small town. Everyone knows each other and news spread like wildfire. Today you gave birth to a baby girl, the next day, the whole town will know about it. People in a smaller town often have that soft spot in them. Being far away from our relatives, all we have are our neighbors, me, Juan, my dad and my mum, Dianah is always on the go so she's rarely around *she inherit my dad's traits*

Never feel ashamed on admitting where you come from. For me, every places that we come from has its uniqueness. It all depends on how you see it. The place that we come from basically shape us into becoming into who we are today. So never forget your roots :-)

(Wearing Poplook Tabitha Slinky Maxi Dress)