time for reflection

credit pic - cynthiasullivan.com

A brand new year tomorrow...
What have I achieved this year?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing...

I came to a point where I just wanted to do absolutely nothing. And that is exactly what I did. I got fed-up with work. I decided that I wanted to become a stay at home mom. I decided that I do not want to do what I was doing then anymore.

I got fed-up thinking how extremely routined my life is. And I decided that a temporary break would do me alot of good. You know how we sometimes go through both highs and lows? well mine were all lows...

I guess I became like this after having things way too easy for me. I came to a point where I realised that I end up not knowing anything anymore and felt a little lost along the way. It also became a time when I wasn't as grateful, and I fail to count my blessings when opportunities where practically being thrown at me.

I lead my 2011 thinking that I know everything, and so ignorant was I that I could have become arrogant along the way.

But Allah is great, and when He opens your eyes, you will start seeing things so cleary that you can't help but say Subhanallah and Alhamdulillah for having been shown the way.

The last few months have been one where I strive to seek and find myself again. It's also a time where I decided to go back to the basics, and learnt to become closer to God. Alhamdulillah, I felt happier, more calm and less ambitious. I learned to accept things and people for what it is and who they are. I still strive for perfection, if not almost. But I also understand that you cannot have everything in life and sometimes the course you take might not work out for you in the end.

I am indeed blessed that no matter what, I still have my husband, son and family who would love me unconditionally. I am grateful to Allah S.W.T (exalted is He) that we are all blessed with good health, and there will always be love and respect in our hearts.

2012 will be a year filled with new things no doubt. and Insya Allah, it will also be a year filled with repentance, from the mistakes made in the past.

Redha itu ikhlas, pasrah itu berserah...

I don't know why, but I know i'm totally hooked after watching it for the first time this morning. I know i'm a tad late as opposed to you guys out there. But really, if malay movies are this good, I wouldn't mind watching it over and over and over again.

Aaron Aziz is no doubt hot. But the whole storyline is humbling and it makes you think if you were to be in izzah's shoes, would you actually resort to be so self-sacrificing, and after seeing that man you love actually took to walking down the aisle (just a matter of expression) to another woman? i know for a fact that would definitely have bludgeoned my husband if that's what it takes to stop him from doing so... (okay, i swear i saw hubby looking worried now after reading this bit)... well, no harm done as long as you behave... :P

it's a lovely movie to watch. it's worth the rm15 + 6% govt tax which I am paying to my upcoming astro bill. :)

 

Lion city... AUM!!!!

So we decided to spend our year end hols in Singapore. (It's already routined and Singapore no doubt feels like 2nd home now)... :P

On the way, of course we just had to stop by JPO. Especially with all the hype and from reviews read, I was initially very curious to see what it's like. One thing for sure, JPO was packed with people! Well, it was boxing day when we got there, but it's not like they have massive sales taking place. And I did compare the prices with the ones sold at retail in KL. Truth be told, there aren't that much difference price wise. I think after taking into account mileage and fuel, you might as well just bear with getting what you want in KL. So much wiser. But yes, at least I've been there so if anybody asks, I would say yes, I've been there... :)

Singapore on the other hand was lovely. Of course I kept telling myself that I will NOT splurge and that I am here solely for the sake of getting a wardrobe overhaul from H&M. And that was exactly what I did. Ngeh heh heh... Of course the same couldn't be said when we got to Marina Bay Sands the next day. Lovely place it is and the LV maison boutique? It's wonderful... There's even a deck upstairs for you to lounge and chill!

I think I will just leave you guys with the pics. Do forgive me for the poor quality pics. I think I shouldn't be getting myself a DSLR but a good phone with fantastic built-in camera! I'm an on-the-go type of gal so my pics are usually those taken and uploaded to facebook pronto. (like hassle-free gitu) :p

Anyways, what are your resolutions for next year? I've loads to blog about mine. But I'd prolly wait till tomorrow since it would be more apt, with tomorrow being new year's eve and all...



Wishlist 2012




mulberry small bayswater in fuchsia - net-a-porter.com

 

hermes enamel bracelet - credit pic to luxury exchange.com

balenciaga giant city bag in papyrus - balenciaga.com



christian louboutin simple 70 patent leather pumps - net-a-porter.com 



kitchenaid artisan mixer - credit pic to incepedesign.com

yes, only 5 must haves items on my list for next year. I'm not going to kill myself into getting 10-12 bags like I did this year. it's suicidal. i'm resigned to the fact that I cannot have all the bags in the world, so I might get the ones that I would really like and use. two bags i'm looking at. anything additional would be a bonus... (god help me)...

of course, having only 5 items on the list also means that I can spread the months evenly into getting each of them! :D

Wordless Wednesday 3

LV @ Marina Bay Sands Singapore

sleepy sunday

done with SIL's wedding reception. Alhamdulillah, it went very well last night... hooray!!

I need to start packing later. Leaving for Singapore tomorrow. Yeap, decided that we are going somewhere after all and having spent the last few weeks helping out with the wedding prep, hubby and I are indeed looking forward to this well deserved break.

Boxing day in Singapore!!!! awesomeness...!! :D

will be away for a couple of days so do hang in there folks. Will resume to blogging when I get back.

:D

wishlist number 1!

okay okay... i just have to blog about this one. okay, maybe not to blog. but more of having to put this post up.

i can't wait much longer. it's a got-to-have bag like now... Now... NOW!!!!!



small mulberry bayswater in magenta - credit pic to net-a-porter.com



this is going to be striked off my wish list soon... i just know it... especially when it's already in my shopping cart... *grins*

Happy happy joy joy!!! :D