Headache

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        As an optometry student, headache would be a very familiar aspect in our study. Basically you can tell the type of headache based on its location, onset, frequency and severity. The process of classifying the headache in regards to those aspects is called differential diagnosis. It's very important to diagnose what has really caused the headache in order to determine whether the patient needs further referral or maybe just a self treatment.

I'm not gonna list down every single type of headache I've learnt. I'm just writing this since I'm currently having a constant head pain on the temporal side and around the eyes. The pain usually begins at the end of the day, probably because I've already worn out by that time. I would usually avoid any pain relief like paracetamol or ibuprofen as long as I can still get hold onto the pain. Nothing would be helping at that moment rather than lying in the dark room. Honestly, I have no idea what could be the best possible type of headache it is but looking at the symptoms I have, it might be a migraine or asthenopia (headache due to the uncorrected refractive error).

Just now in the evening I had an eye examination at the eye clinic and I kind sort of complaining of my headache. Since my field of view and the intraocular pressure were absolutely fine, the supervisor could only suggest it might be due to the under corrected refractive error because my current spectacle itself is not to the latest prescription. For that case and at the same time using the benefit of an optom student to get a 40% discount, I ordered a new pair of glasses (heheheh). Anyhow, if the symptoms persist, she'd like me to see the GP for a confirmation.

That's it for the headache... and below is a different story :)

Last night, we went to Leeds to celebrate one of our usrahmates, Kak Hanis before she's back to Malaysia for good. It was just a small gathering at an Arabian restaurant. What I like about the restaurant is they give us the option whether to sit at the table or on the floor and the food were served in a tray. It's rarely found in the UK unless if we get involved with any events with the Malaysians. The food was nice but a bit pricey I guess.

Mandy rice

That is Kak Hanis, the one with the glasses on. I adore her in a way that she has always come out with many brilliant ideas in the usrah. I love to listen to her points, particularly when she relates the content in the Quran with the reality in life.

Dunya and akhirah are not of two separate things, thus we've got to make them two balanced. That's how I define great people, those with great knowledge and balance between dunya and akhirah. I used to ask two separate person on how to have a great knowledge of akhirah and interestingly, they both gave me the same answers which are :

1. Referring Al-quran and sunnah

2. Attending 'majlis ilmu'

3. Other reading materials, books etc 

4. Based on our experiences and others

No one was initially born as a smart cookie. It takes steps to reach to that point, right?

"Kejarlah akhirat, dunia akan mengikutimu"

Till then, Assalamualaikum

My Routine

Assalamualaikum...

            My health condition is not at its best at the moment. I'm currently having a full package of sickness that the fever comes along with the flu, cough and headache. It's been over a week yet they have not shown any signs of recovery. Sobbss.. Takpelah, seandainya sakit itu pengubat dosa. In syaa Allah.. The condition get worse since I'd been ignoring it. I should have had a rest and I wanted to but the situation just didn't allow me to do so. Abundance of things came passed by and I had a rough time just to keep everything in place.

 Now I admit that the second year is a lot hectic than it was during the first year especially during Monday when the lectures end up at 4 p.m and as soon after that I need to take my turn to cook for dinner. The next following day is a bit free and Wednesday is when I love the most because of the practicals themselves.

Anyway, life is not always easy. Friday is when I always have the same terrible feeling. Supposedly it has to be a day full of barakah and it actually is but the COCS (Clinical Optometry and Communication Skills) practical had always made my heart skipped a beat. *or two beats maybe? Having a thought of dealing with the supervisor alone could agitate my sleep. It is basically a practical that I'd done before during the first year but what makes it different this year is that we are going to be assessed by the supervisor throughout the routine and they will rate us whether competent or incompetent. Initially I was chasing for that competent level and how I always felt bad whenever I was not able to achieve so. But as time goes on, I've realized that the feeling of contentment is not only when I get competent but it could be as well when I've prepared enough and tried my best or the supervisor will at least gave a compliment even though they did not rate me that competent level. After all, it's not the result that you achieve, but it's what you learn throughout the process that matters, right?

I'm happy that my schedule is now packed. It means I will have less oversleep time (selalunye kan terlebih tido.hehe..) and less thought of unnecessary things and less shopping in which I usually do once a week but now since my house is a long way from the city, it has somehow lessen the desire to spend. Thank God for that!!

Till then, Assalamualaikum

Eid Mubarak 2013

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      How's your Eid everyone? hehe.. Mine was great. Alhamdullillah.. Being surrounded by beautiful friends and seniors made it feels like home. Excitingly we celebrated it twice, one was on Tuesday and the other one was during the weekend.

We've got a 3 hours lecture on Tuesday starting from 11.00 a.m, so there were plenty of time to perform our prayer at the mosque but unfortunately as soon as we arrived they had just finished. Sobss.. and we just sat there listening to the khutbah. It's every woman's problem I guess to consume many hours to get herself ready.. well occasionally maybe :D  *hari rayalah katakan..

Since it was our very first time wearing baju kurung to lectures, it's kinda compulsory to have some shots aite?? ngeh3...

Gadis-gadis bunga

We did skip one of the lectures on that day without the feeling of guilty since it's allowable. hehe.. That's the bonus of studying in Bradford where the Pakistani forms a major population in here.

Kak Baini's open house

Today's event was fun as well but since the laziness is empowering me at this moment so let the pictures do the talking!

The hungry faces

The people

Fahim with his own gwiyomi style haha

Lovely Aisha

Till then.. Assalamualaikum..

Back to Reality

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        It has been two weeks since I left Malaysia which also means I'm now back to reality. The classmates had been asking me how was my summer break and they could imagine how excited I was to be able to get along with the family. Yes.. undeniably the well-spent time with the family was precious but that 3 months break was torturing me as well. Laying on bed at all times until I reached to a point where I could stare at the ceiling for 2 consecutive hours. How would that be?

So when the time to leave Malaysia was approaching, I had been experiencing mixed feelings. Part of me felt miserable to leave my homeland (even pergi KL pun rasa sedih nak tinggal parents ) and the other part felt eager to start a new productive life abroad. heheh.. even though we had been given an earlier caution that the second year is going to be a lot busier than before, still to get right back on the track is a relief.  

In celebrating our homecoming, we had a dinner at Lahore as well as celebrating the Septemberians, both birthday girl and the belated ones *nak jugak...We had also moved in to our new house which I think a lot comfy and safer even though it takes a longer time to reach the uni. In short, all is well for now. I'm happy to be back.

Just a couple of days before the class started, I'd got a problem with my state of health. It was something I'd never experienced and the pain was killing me regardless of the pain killers I'd taken. Happened to be, the process of seeing a doctor was a bit complicated since I wasn't sure who my GP is and it is the policy in the UK that you need to be registered under your own clinic before you get the treatment. It's totally different to Malaysia where you can just walk in to any clinics or hospitals you want providing your pocket or wallet is full :D 

The other excitement to be back is to meet a junior of our naqibah, the cute little Suhail.. The babysitters were delighted to look for a new winter outfit for Suhail. Sebenarnya x sabar nak jadi mak sebab baju baby semua comel2. huhu..

Till then, Assalamualaikum..

Untitled

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Pain. No matter how deep it is, no matter how long it takes, it will eventually end. Just give the heart some times and everything will be just fine. The same goes to happiness. They both eventually end too. 

So the question is, how do we adapt with these different phase of life as they will just alternate randomly. As for me, I keep reminding myself to be moderate, to always stay in the middle.This is like standing on a safe side in which whenever life offers you either happiness or pain, you are hardly being too immersed with the situation you are currently in. As so you will be easily letting it go whenever the time comes. 

To my dismay, I've grown up to be someone who do not much care of things happening around me which has much less affected me in making decisions. Not that I didn't care at all but sometimes... I feel like why do I have to constantly think of the same things when everything is going to end fairly soon. You've got to live your life no matter what happens. I never know what the future brings and so I have nonchalantly made some decisions in life. Little that I know this so called 'pegangan' of mine eventually made me regret. Yes..I have to slowly admit that I've been regretting this one thing I made. Uhh..

Okay sebelum makin banyak merapu baik tido. Bye

Assalamualaikum

Venice At Its Best!!

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          It's a great relief to finally arrive in Malaysia after a tedious journey from London. Travelling around London with a 30kg carriage each was not a good idea I shall say. London is way too crowded with its people are always in a state of rush. And for the beginner in London like us we had to make sure to not standing in the middle of the people while looking for the directions to avoid from blocking their ways (that's what we always did..mihmih..). A week before strolling around in London, we already had an amazing trip to Venice. So, I didn't really feel the sense of excitement to be in London when I was the one who urged my housemates to stay there for several days before getting back to Malaysia =_=

Initially, we didn't plan to go outside the UK this year but since the flight ticket to Venice was just only 30 pound, how could we resist it? hihi.. Those 4 days duration there was satisfying enough with lots of pictures taken for sure :D

Day 1 

We set up early in the morning and took a taxi to the Leeds Bradford Airport and reached Treviso Airport at about 11a.m. As soon as we landed, everybody started complaining, "oh panasnyaaaa..." haha... but still we could put our jackets on. From the airport, we took a bus to Venice and settled down at our own accommodations before gathering again to begin our first day. *sorry I can't mention what is each place called. Not only that I forgot but the name itself is hard to memorize. ngeeee..

Awal-awal sampai wajiblah semua tercengang-cengang

Some were busy looking for directions

We did plan on trying the gondola ride but since it was too expensive, we took the water bus instead and it was fun as well. The local people were laughing to see us being so excited..haha..

We spent our third day until midnight just to experience the night scenery. Well, those who came for honeymoon would love it since there were abundance of orchestra performances during the night. And I love it too!!

Day 4

It's time to say goodbye to Venice.. I really had a wonderful time there with my fellow friends. Hope to be there again in the future. *okay ayat karangan zaman sekolah dulu. hikhok..

Till then, Assalamualaikum

Hanun's 20th Birthday

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       This is a last month story in which I had to put it off for a while due to the 'busyness' for the preparation of the final exam. *konon la busy hewhew

the ex-birthday girl

Regardless of her childishness, Hanun is actually the second eldest among us but it seems like our sense of maturity overwhelm that of hers. But that's fine.. at least we do have someone that cheers the situation whenever it is too tense, cook for us on each Tuesday, managing the monthly expenses of the whole house, dealing with the house's agent for any troubles and most importantly, someone that completes the five of us. Eh eh..lebih-lebih pulak dah puji =_=

So this time we decided to make something different and came out with the idea for an outdoor's celebration at Lister Park. Me, Akmal and Syimir went a bit early to set up the place but unfortunately after we have done with the preparation, the rain poured down. We were thinking of cancelling the plan but..

luckily the weather turned back to normal..yeay!!

Well it was just for a few minutes before a slight rain poured again. =_= Anyway we did have a lot of fun gathering, eating and snapping pictures!!

the birthday girl with her pavlova

when the flowers started to bloom

Going back home..

These past few days had been a bit hectic since we planned to move out from our house. Surveying several properties looking for the most affordable yet safer and comfortable was really tedious. Luckily we managed to find one and the problem with the current agent had also been solved. He kept persuading us to stay but when thinking of our own safety, we had better moved out.

But there's this one problem which has not yet been solved. It's not yet the end of the month but my expenses has really gone beyond the limit!! Haha.. Paying deposit for the new house, spending a lot of them at the designer outlet (since I'm going back to Malaysia, a gift for the relatives is a must) and paying the flight ticket for next month's vacation. Hmmm

Let's just forget it for a moment because.. June is going to be awesome with full of vacations and right after that, Malaysia is waiting. Yeay!!

Till then, Assalamualaikum..

L.O.V.E

Salam..

Cukup cintai dia dalam diam

Bukan kerana membenci dirinya

Tetapi menjaga kesuciannya

Cukup cintainya dari kejauhan

Kerana hadirmu takkan mampu menjauhkannya dari ujian

Cukup cintainya dengan kesederhanaan

Memupuknya hanya akan menambahkan penderitaan

Sekiranya di pengakhiran dia bukan milikmu

Maka cintailah dia dengan keikhlasan

Seperti kisah cinta suci saidatina Fatimah dan saidina Ali

Yang pada mulanya diingini oleh hati

Namun akhirnya Allah pertemukan jua

Cinta itu suci namun janganlah kita manusia mengotori cinta itu dengan nafsu semata-mata. Tekan butang pause di minda dan tanya hati, 'adakah aku sedang mengikut panduan wahyu atau panduan nafsu?'. Simpanlah cintamu untuk yg halal. Cinta adalah fitrah yg perlu dikawal oleh hati, raja bagi segala kerajaan setiap individu muslim. Jika cinta Allah yg kita letakkan sebagai prioriti, urusan cinta sesama manusia akan menjadi mudah kerana kita mencintai, menyayangi dan berbuat baik kepada manusia adalah semata-mata utk mendapatkan cinta Khalik, Pencipta manusia. Biarlah kita segagah Yusuf, seinsaf Zulaikha. Mana mungkin cinta suci bergaul dengan cinta penuh noda.

p/s: taken from various sources :)

Verse of the Soul

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         Hey blog, it's been a while since my last update ya. I've just got nothing to rant on here. That's why.. And also the previous weeks had been a bit occupied with the practical tests, submissions and what not. So, we couldn't make the weekends any better other than just staying at home. It left me with no idea on what to express.

Today is the last lecture of my first year. Can't believe I almost make it to the end. The final is within two-weeks time. *oh pening pening. Asal type final exam aje rasa mual  =,=

Anyway, what I wanna share here is my favourite verse in the Quran. A friend of mine shared this when I was in a deep sorrow. Biasa la manusia kan..ade naik turunnya.

al-Hadid : 22,23

This verse left a big impact on me. Betapa hebatnya buku Allah ini. It has everything in it. You need not to seek for something else because everything is just there in the Quran. My murabbi once said, 'you're hardly understood what is Allah trying to convey through His book unless you are put in the situation as described'. And I thank Allah for putting me in this situation and also giving me the opportunity to have this nice feeling inside me. Rasa disayangi.. :)

I've learnt a lot throughout life. Dengan turunnya ujian dari Allah, it has somehow built the sense of maturity in me in dealing with the varieties of life. Allah will never burden His servants beyond their limits and that's why we have to look through the hardships He gave in a positive way, in a way that we can take some ibrah. What I've always reminded myself is for every test given by Allah is actually a sign of love. He wants me to return to Him and this is one of the ways for Him to call me back towards Him. 

At this time as well, we will see the true colours of the people around us. They said the true companions are those who stood by us through ups and downs and I could see it now. Even the people you are not aware of could be the best adviser while the people you hope for could have just disappeared without words. Well..that's life. At least it makes me a stronger person. I've always been in a comfort zone all this while. I've always got what I wanted for. In short, life has been so easy for me before. When the hard times came, it feels like giving up, but again I thank Allah for His rahmat that made me keep holding on and He replaced what I lost by sending me several friends to put things back right onto its place.

made by yana ghani

Till then, Assalamualaikum..

First Week of Easter

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     The first week of Easter has been so exciting yet terrifying *don't get me wrong. It's actually a wonderful terrifying experience. tehee. Since the snow had stop falling although some still remain on the ground, we decided to proceed with our outing. And so we had a lunch at nando's before hitting the bowling center in the afternoon. Just an ordinary activity but at least it did bring the boredom away without having anything particular to do.

posing aje lebih tapi baling bola masuk longkang.hihi

When Monday came, we went to Alton Towers, the day that I've been waiting for. It's similar to Genting Highland but I bet this one is more extreme. Our train to Uttoxeter was at 6.30 a.m and I woke up at 3.30 a.m, performed my prayer and made a fried rice in case of hunger. 

There were two interchanges we had to make before arriving at Uttoxeter station. Happened to be, Kak Mirah (my senior) was a bit late and we had to wait for the next train to Leeds and it dragged the schedule afterwards. But at last, we managed to arrive at Alton Towers even though it was an hour late than the exact plan.

The theme park was not too crowded from what I thought it would be. Anyway it's a good sign since we didn't have to queue too long for our turn to get onto the rides. Unfortunately, most of the rides were closed due to the snow the day before. Pathetic..

That was before we entered The Sanctuary, a haunted hospital. I swear you it was so scary that Akmal only made it half way. The ghosts appeared in every corner and they kept screaming and poking us.

The most scariest part was when we entered a room full of chemicals and there was a psychopath holding a saw and he kept drawing his face towards us. He then went to a lady who was lying on a bed, took out a baby from her tummy and brought the dead baby near us. Seriously, I was about giving up. Huhu..

This was the first ride we had a go at which left us hanging upside down. Thanks God I didn't throw up. Whilst on the ride, I kept thinking, what if the grip slipped off and I fell down like what happened in Final Destination. But the other part of me kept urging to have a try. Otherwise the 30 pound fare would be a waste, right?

Apart from these thriller rides, there were several other attractions in which I would consider suitable for the cowards like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Ice Age, Marauder's Mayhem and so on.

the pirate bay

the ice age

Marauder's Mayhem

driving school for children

kanak kanak yg terlampau ceria

feeling2 dalam  ice age

I was aiming for the roller coaster and to my dismay, all of them were not operating. Anyhow, at about 5.00 p.m, when the theme park was nearly closed, they announced that one of the roller coaster was available after they've cleared the snow. Dapat la jugak merasa even for just a ride. Overall rating I could give is 4 stars since we didn't have a chance to try the most thriller ride due to the snow. And the weather was also killing. It was rather unsatisfactory for it didn't worth the fare. So, pay a second visit maybe? hehe..

That's all for now. Till then, Assalamualaikum

It's Easter Break!!

Salam..

 I think we are already in the spring season but what happens at the moment is the snow keeps falling for two consecutive days. It is even heavier than during the winter. How come?? I'm starting to unlike the snow despite of its cotton-candy look   =_=

      Since we have two weeks break, staying at home without doing nothing is a waste. See..what has the snow done. Our girls-time-out plan is cut off and to be in bed is the only option. *si pemalas memang macam ni

how thick it is

The weather is somehow making me feel gloomy. My windows are all covered with the snow and I could feel the need of sunlight in which I would try my hardest to get rid of it when in Malaysia. Huhu..

Monday..do come faster! As I'll be away from Bradford. It gets me annoyed being stuck in here.

Till then, Assalamualaikum

Eliminating Jahiliyyah

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        This week has been a bit hectic with a fully-packed schedule during the day and early bedtime at night. One thing I did realize is my disordered sleeping pattern. I could fall asleep as early at 9pm and and wake up just before the Fajr (Subuh) prayer starts. This is where the psychological role takes part to see the clock pointing at 4am, it feels too early to get up that I keep staying on the bed until 6am. In total, I'd been sleeping for 9 hours long. Ohmmyyy...

         But now since Fajr in Bradford starts at 4.30 am and lasts all the way until 6.30 *yess..the sun rises at 6.30am. It feels sooo weird, I have no options other than waiting for the prayer time and manage to stay awake. At least takde la rasa bersalah sangat sebab tido lama2.

         Last Wednesday, me and my housemates took part in an event called One World Week. It was organized for the international students to entertain and celebrate all of the different cultures on campus. We, the Malaysian students, opened up a booth that held some of the Malaysian traditions and food. It was so exciting when the people of different countries kept complimenting our food. In short, the event went smoothly and we did have a lot of fun.

        Regardless of the exhausting day, we still managed to conduct an usrah at night and the topic we discussed was something to ponder which is....

ELIMINATING JAHILIYYAH

           I'm pretty sure most of us are striving to be a better person, whether physically or internally. In other words, struggling to eliminate the jahiliyyah inside us. Sometimes we do realize of the bad things we committed but little that we tried to avoid them. I'm not referring to anyone because this is more to what I'm currently experiencing. I have a lot of things that I'm lacking of, things that I have to make a change, but there's like a devil inside me which insists me to stay the way I am. Of course, as a human, we are not perfect, but how much effort have we put to amend things?

          Up until now, I feel so blessed of how Allah arranged my pattern of life. He'd been putting me in a safe side. I am surrounded by several people who had much less contributed to who I am today. Alhamdulillah..

That's all for now. Till then, Asslamualaikum.. :)

Latest Craving

Salam...

I'm so into desserts these days. Just give me any of it, I'll definitely finish them all. :D

I actually have no idea whether I'm having a sweet tooth or is it the Kelantanese blood flowing inside me that gives this desserts-maniac habit. Might be the desserts itself since I can't really tolerate with sweet things other than desserts.

These are my latest faves

Strawberry + nutella = strawnut
Profiteroles

I know.. I know..It's full of chocolates. Hehe.. But couldn't find a way to resist this. *sigh

Dessert is normally eaten after meals but when it comes to me, it's like a keropok or jajan that you would eat while sitting on a couch and watching tv. =_=

At the end, I couldn't complaint much of my increasing size for it definitely originates from my diet.

So, I asked for a help from Mr.Google and came out with some resolutions.

Diet and nutrition for women  *copypaste

Tip 1 : Eat to control cravings and boost energy

§  Eat breakfast. Get your metabolism going in the morning by eating a healthy breakfast. Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to weigh less than those who skip it. A solid breakfast provides energy for the day.

§  Eat regularly. Going too long between meals can make you fell irritable and tired., so aim to eat something at least every three to four hours. Support your body's natural cycle of energy by eating a substantial breakfast, a nutritious lunch, a snack around 2

§  Cut the junk. The ups and downs that come with eating sugary snacks and simple carbohydrates cause extreme swings in energy level and mood. Cutting out these foods can be tough, but if you can resist for several days, your cravings will subside.

§  Focus on complex carbohydrates. Foods such as baked potatoes, whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, oatmeal, whole grain breads, and bananas boost your “feel-good” serotonin levels without a crash. They also provide plenty of fiber, so you feel full much longer.

Tip 2 : Moderation is a key

§  Try not to think of certain foods as “off-limits.” When you ban certain foods or food groups, it is natural to want those foods more, and then feel like a failure if you give in to temptation. If you are drawn towards sweet, salty, or unhealthy foods, start by reducing portion sizes and not eating them as often. Later you may find yourself craving them less or thinking of them as only occasional indulgences.

§  Think smaller portions. When dining out, choose a starter instead of an entree, split a dish with a friend, and don't order supersized anything. At home, use smaller plates, think about serving sizes in realistic terms, and start small. If you don't feel satisfied at the end of a meal, try adding more leafy green vegetables or rounding off the meal with fresh fruit. Visual cues can help with portion sizes–your serving of meat, fish, or chicken should be the size of a deck of cards, a slice of bread should be the size of a CD case, and half a cup of mashed potato, rice, or pasta is about the size of a traditional light bulb.

Tip 3 : It's not just what you eat, it's how you eat

§  Eat with others whenever possible. Eating with other people has numerous social and emotional benefits and allows you to model healthy eating habits. Eating in front of the TV or computer often leads to mindless overeating.

§  Take time to chew your food and enjoy mealtimes. Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of our food. Reconnect with the joy of eating.

§  Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty instead of hungry. During a meal, stop eating before you feel full. It actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has had enough food, so eat slowly.

§  Avoid eating at night. Try to eat dinner earlier in the day and then fast for 14-16 hours until breakfast the next morning. Early studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment—eating only when you’re most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day—may help to regulate weight. After-dinner snacks tend to be high in fat and calories so are best avoided, anyway.

Have to start planning on my healthy diet maybe and look for how long it will last as it's always easier to

be said than done! Hehe.. Till then, Assalamualaikum..

A Brief Flashback

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       Have you ever felt like going back to your past and enjoying all those precious moments to the fullest? That's what I've been feeling lately. There were too many things came into my mind at the moment. How I used to spend time with my little brothers and sister, joking and poking them around, having some quality time with my mom talking about the future, and a year of foundation in MSU with my fellow housemates. In all honesty, I miss my family. I miss Shah Alam. To conclude, I miss Malaysia. Now I know why they said there's no better place other than home. Yeah.. couldn't agree more.

But hey, why am I not missing the food? ---thinking---

That's because everything is just there in Bradford. Be it a western or a typical Malaysian foodstuff. It's not that weird if you could find daun pandan, serai and asam keping here.

5 months in Bradford has pretty much built up my cooking skill. I can now proudly announced a few dishes I have had a go at. *ini statement bajet. But that also means my mom will be pleased if I could take over her job to do all the cooking once I'm back to Malaysia, doesn't she? Habislaaa...

the three stooges

Standing on the left is Aiman. He is a bit quiet, probably because he's gotta play a role as a brother of two and he often needs to give way to those below him in seeking attention from the eldest. In the middle is Darwish, the aggressive boy. Being the youngest one in the family, he often had his wish fulfilled. And the only girl in the picture is Qistina. She's the only little sister I have and people said that she reminisces me in so many ways. She loves girly thingy and mirror just like I do and etc. I remember a few months back when she kept asking my mom, 'ummi, what month is it now?', knowing the fact that I'll be leaving in September and so she was afraid of approaching that month. Isn't she cute? hehe..

Before pursuing my degree in the UK, I was placed in MSU for a foundation in Biological and Health Science. This was where a completely different phase of my life began. When I was in the secondary school, life was a bit boring since there were just me and my grandma living in a 2-floor bungalow, where I spent most of my time upstairs and being all alone. So when I moved to Shah Alam, living in an apartment of 8, the haywire-ness with the housemates went through all the way and that makes me miss those moments a lot.

Now we've all gone our separate ways. 5 of us (including me) are doing Optometry in the UK and the other 3 made it to India, furthering their degrees in Medicine. 

the optometry girls

the medicine girls

May success accompany us through all the way in completing the degree. In syaa Allah.. Till then, Assalamualaikum..