Rules to be happy

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

2. Free your mind from worries - Most never happens.

3. Live simply and appreciate what you have.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less from people but more from yourself.

I am

actually really afraid inside.

But I just need to smile and face everything bravely.

Post PLKN updates

Nothing much to say here. All the memories remains in my heart.

Met an awesome bunch of people here. All averagely 5 years younger than me. Hahaha

But I love them all !

Just enjoy some of my memories below :)

If you are interested to know my thoughts after entering PLKN/NS, read my other post here. It is an ALL words post so yea. hahaha. 

My funny family members. Never fail to make me laugh. 

 My "son" haha he calls me mamy.

 This guy always tease me whenever I do my punching action in TTS. He said I look like I am punching air instead of someone. Lol

 5 years younger but I can click with this guy and talk about anything. 

Treat him like my own brother! hehe

 The "studious" group.

Diploma, Degree and Phd.

 Yup I am behind. Spot the pink saree bottom haha

One of the most wonderful memory in my life :)

An experience I will never forget.

Just go in with an open heart if you are selected.

Not as tough as you think really.

I am 23 and I survived. How difficult could it be right? hehe

Think of it as a strict team building camp.

That is what PLKN is about. hehe.

So, how's NS/ PLKN?

P/S: Gonna be a long post ahead

Hi everyone ! (Is there even anyone out there reading my blog anymore? haha. Sorry for the lack of updates as I am away in PLKN)

I survived National Service aka Program Latihan Khidmat Negara! hahaha. So many is suprised and shocked when they knew I entered PLKN. HAHA. I am not that princessy okay. PLKN is something which is compulsory to be attended if you are the lucky one selected by the government. I did not volunteer though you can do so if you are interested to join it. Just Google it up.

When a Malaysian reaches 18 year old, she or he may or may not be selected by the government to enter PLKN and I am the lucky one among my siblings to enter this program. I postponed it 5 years ago. Miraculously they never call me back while I am in uni for 5 years. However, after I am done with my uni life, they called me back while I am waiting for a job placement, a letter came 2 weeks before I am supposed to report. Imagine the shock I got. Whether to postpone it again since I am having my convocation in 2 months plus time or just enter. haha. After much consideration and hesitation, I decided to just enter and try something before I start working. 

Fancy a 23 year old entering NS suddenly. 

And indeed I am the eldest there. A few of them are 20 and above but yet I am still still the eldest and majority are 18. YUP. 5 years gap. I am like an adult among them. But I am thankful they still accept me as their friends and are really really nice to me. 

NO REGRETS entering at all. 

It is a once in lifetime experience, something you will not be go for a second time. Some people might find it tough but it is okay for me. What is more important is your mindset, If you enter with an open mind, I am sure you will do just fine. It is a camp site, not a hotel so do not expect people to help you clean up, fancy food, air cond and what not. Sometimes you might not even have clean water supply. Drinking water is okay since they have water filter there. I lived outside before while I am studying so I am able to cope with all those stuff while some people find it unacceptable. 

You can see people running away from the camp site. YES, they ran away. I am not joking. haha. So, what's the consequences if you run away from the camp? They will call the cops, and the cops will come and dig you and bring you back to the camp and there will be some punishment. Some camp are really strict while some are okay so it depends on where you are sent to.

Lots of activities in the camp that will keep you occupied and sometimes there will be lack of sleep. Basically from Monday to Friday, you will be like a robot following whatever they told you to do. The timetable in each camp is different besides the meal time. In the first month, there will be morning lessons and classes. Sometimes I find it boring when they bili bala but when its activities time, just get involved so you won't be bored. haha. Noon and evening there will be outdoor activities. Night time there will be video shows and spiritual classes and what not. Weekends are free most of the time depending on what acitivity the camp had prepared. 

So the physical activities are tiring, fun, exciting and crazy for some. But like I said, its only a once in a lifetime thing, so just try your best to enjoy every moment. I find it tiring and crazy too at times but it is not something you will go through again, so just try and have fun. I could't join some activities due to medical situation but when I can, I make sure I try and experience everything.

It is not a place where they train you to be an army but more like a place where they help you to form your character and be prepared for the outside world. NOT train you to be army. Sort of like team building camp. Challenge you to be out of your comfort zone. So if you are selected, if you are up for the challenge type, just enter, you will have lots of fun :)

Will update more on pictures next post. 

P/S: I am actually in airport now waiting for my flight. I am going back to PLKN tomorrow to join the last night. I don't want to live with regrets if I missed out the last day. So I will rush back tomorrow and make more memories hehehhee. andddddd I just attended my convocation on 27th October 2013. Yes, I AM OFFICIALLY GRADUATED! hahaha. 

Hello Mr Sun

Hi people !!!

p/s: I blogged the same thing in www.daintydeux.blogspot.com.

Just a simple question here, how many of the people out there actually wear sunscreen everyday? and giving their skin protection from the harmful rays that might lead to some many problems in the future.

Do not tell me if you don't. haha. I am serious. Seriously do not tell me if you don't !

I know a lot of people that don't wear sunscreen which I am not sure they are ignorant or they just don't know how important it is to protect our skin. We have easy access to information and knowledge nowadays that people cannot just ignore the importance of using sunscreen. Not just young adults but also people in their thirties and forties. I practically need to force my mum to wear sunscreen everyday. Ughhh.

I am 23 now and I know a lot of my peers don't even bother to slap on some sunscreen before they go out which is so scary ! I always apply my sunscreen after my moisturizer and/or before any makeup. I am not a specialist but I do know the importance of wearing sunscreen on a daily basis. I religiously slap on my sunscreen everyday no matter I am indoors or outdoors. Although we are indoors, there are sun rays that might penetrate through the window. Unless you are sure you won't be exposed to any sun rays, you might ditch the sunscreen aside then. hehe.

My TOP 3 points of why we should wear sunscreen. Let's show lots and lots of love to our skin okay! :)

1. It prevents skin cancer. Who likes cancer? Nobody. Exactly that is why we need to prevent it because we don't like it. The ozone layer is so thin nowadays that sometimes our skin hurts when we are out it in the sun. Freaking scary !!

2. It prevents premature aging. Who wants to look younger? Everyone. You might not see the benefits now but you will 10 years later. It's proven. Go google it.

3. It prevents pigmentation on our skin. Who likes dark spots on their skin? I know I don't ! I am sure you don't too. haha

Some people don't like the white cast and oily feeling after they apply sunscreen but that is not true at all. There are products that don't give you a white cast and some that even give you a smooth and powdery finish. The key is finding the right product that suits your skin :)

I am currently using this sunscreen from Neutrogena. Anyways, I am a big fan of this brand. I use their Oil-free moisturiser and cleansing lotion too simply because it doesn't clog pores. Alcohol free and fragrance free too.

No sticky feeling, no white cast and suitable for sensitive skin like mine! Super love. hehe.

Nobody can love your skin unless you love your own skin. Show some love to our skin together alright :D

Joy.

I heard this from a show today and I thought it was super meaningful.
Thought that I would share it in my blog :)

Do ponder upon it.

Fairy lights

Electrically powered tiny lights during festive seasons are also known as fairy lights especially in the UK. I love the white ones and orangey yellow ones so so much. So so pretty and make everything looks so dreamy and warm :) awwww.

Fairy lights sound so much dreamier and prettier than the usual LED Christmas / Hari Raya lights. haha. Which is why I always prefer the term fairy lights.

When I have my own room, I will definitely decorate it with fairy lights. 

These are among my favourite images out of the lot I had Googled. 

Credit: Google images

Pretty, aren't they? :)

I am always a sucker for pretty quotes. There is one to share today .

It is always our choice to live happily or sadly for a day. 

Why choose to live sadly?

Nobody wants to be sad. Just for a few minutes is enough. Spend the rest of the hours happily.

Life is too short to fuss over unhappy things.

Find little things in life to make us grateful and make life worth living for :)

By the way, remember to drop by http://daintydeux.blogspot.com/ for fashion and food inspirations :) xx