They love me; they love me not.

 

"Loves me, loves me not..."

Remember that thing we do when we're small?

 

 

when we pick the petals of the flowers, hoping that the last petal will end at "loves me"

so that yay, someone loves me.

 

x

 

truth is : we still do it now.

minus the flower - maybe.

 I mean, let's be honest.

everything we do, it's all for the love of someone else.

 

especially with social media around,

every like, every status, every photo.

when you're hoping for

 

 

but in reality...

 

 and if you come back after 2 hours without a facebook notification, you go :

 

 

now don't get me wrong.

I'm an avid social media myself.

there's nothing wrong with that (I guess)

x

what i'm trying to say is that sometimes,

its like the way we pluck the flower petals when we were small,

trying to see if (someone) loves us or not -

in the midst of chasing the idea of adoration by everyone else,

we may lose the beauty of things around us;

or sometimes destroy beauty (of some sort) in order to reach the beauty everyone else paints,

- just like the flower's petals we plucked.

 

 

 

 



Only read if you're in need of a boost in life!

 

 

Hey there!

If you're reading this you're probably in some kind of rough patch huh?

 

sometimes you just feel like the world is moving and you're in it but not part of it?

 

something like ^ this

 

Well, listen to this while you read me okay?

 

 

bytheway, this post is totally dedicated to Jason Mraz and his lovely song - 3 Things

 

to sum it up,

its about the three things Jason does when his life falls apart.

1. (cry and) move on

2. be grateful for every phase of your life

(pleasant or awful, there's bound to be lessons worth learning eh?)

3. being optimistic (?)

 

x

 

now for my three things I do when I feel down or am having tough times :

 

1. watch funny vids or movies, read (lame) jokes

the proportion should be based on your level of sadness

- the sadder you are, the stupider the videos should be, trust me.

even if you laugh reluctantly, the laughs will fill and clear your lungs, nothing feels better, really.

 

like this :

 

or this :

 

2. talk

a friend, family, your idol in your wall posters or even your plush toy

*just make sure you close those windows

getting it out of your system is better than holding it in.

you're just human, not a blackhole.

 

 

P.S. - and hug someone if you have to

 

3. take a break

go out!

 

 

go for a walk, shopping, drive, eat, have a vacation, read a book - whatever.

and in contrary to natural instinct, go out, a lot to get your mind off it.

 x

you can and you will get through this. trust me.

also, do share your three things you do when you're down!

bonus :

 

 

 

 



Travelette : Brisbane - Day 1

I was pretty knackered on Day 1 so I'm blogging about my first day in Brisbane now!

I had a pretty great way to start off my morning - the sight of a heavenly sunrise, from the plane!

We got off our plane pretty early in the morning and first arrived at the lovely home of our wonderful host and hostess, Uncle Steven and Aunty Lynn.

The house was just superb. It was just like in the movies, a driveway, a lawn, a backyard and a cozy house. Plus the breezy weather, it was perfect!

The sun was pretty glaring here in Brisbane but it wasn't hot at all. It was chilly in fact. Lovely weather though!

Since this is my first visit to a Western-ish country, my heart is fully captured by Brisbane!

Every where you go, you see people smiling, flowers blooming and you can even hear birds chirping!

We spent an afternoon in Southbank and the place was great. We took a stroll around the place and across the bridge to reach the CBD (city area). Here is some photos we took there!

There were lots of flowers planted all around.

People lazing in the parks.

And the man made pool/beach.

Anyway, it was a nice place to go about but be prepared for tons of walking!

We spent the later part of the day shopping for groceries. And gawd, I can definitely live in Australia. No complaints! *the Greek yoghurt is just simply to die for!

And don't get me started on the fruits! They were definitely different from what I usually see in Malaysia.

Just to mention two of the vast variety available.

The left one is a nectarine - basically a breed of plum and peace, and it taste awesome!

The right one is a mango. Only bigger, sweeter and better!

Later in the evening, we managed to join the Friday service in Hillsong.

Ermigawhd, the vibe is just superb.

The crowd were so on fire and the preaching was impactful! The praise and worship, as expected, was anointed and amazing.

So that's more or less my first day in Brisbane! I may sound a little overexcited but oh well, Australia is just wonderful! x

Life : Photograph

 

 

 

How do I even start with Nickelback!

This song is so meaningful.

I do prefer Alex Goot's version but Nickelback's is awesome too.

x

 

Yes, photographs do mean a lot.

Its like a thousand of moments cramped into a square (or rectangle).

Anyway, goodbyes are the hardest.

Especially if you're leaving the ones you love.

So make the most of life.

Make something more than just a photograph to live by.

Make a memory.

A part of your life you can never regret no matter how many years later.

Hwaiting!

x

Live

 

So yeah, Liam said it.

Love yourself already!

I found this link on Facebook today.

http://kpsurgery.co/?og=1

It's basically a blog on plastic surgeries and the transformation they bring.

It was as though it was magic, really.

x

But what for?

To be skinnier (practically size 000), to be taller, to have a higher nose.

Just to be accepted by the society?

Well, guess what.

They will never stop being mean.

You will never be thin enough, or maybe too thin for them.

You can never have a pretty enough nose for them.

Your eyes will always be too small, too sharp, too shapeless.

So when the society tells you you're ugly, shut them up.

The society is just like a blackhole, out there to suck out all your self confidence

and acceptance you once had for your looks, your figures.

 

 

That's what people do.

They put you down to your worst and then when you can take it no more,

they try to pull you up again.

So sod it.

Why care about what people say?

Love yourself, if not before and more today.

x

Life : Alice in Wonderland

 

 

Do you ever feel that Alice in Wonderland is very similar to falling in love?

You were all innocent, until you saw something, or someone that caught you eye.

Unknowingly, that person intrigues you and before you know it,

you're falling down the rabbit hole , or rather, in love.

Just because you are so blinded in love,

and eager to go an adventure unbeknown to you before,

you do everything you can to force yourself in that person's world

- even if it means drinking a skrinking potion.

 

 

x

 

You then find yourself in a whirl of excitement.

Everything's new, absurd and most of all, wonderful.

You learned things you've never seen or heard before.

A brand new world.

 

 

x

 

Then someday.

You'll wake up and realize that the adventure you've embarked may just be a dream.

A fantasy you wish it existed.

And then you wake up outside of that mystical world we called love.

Alone, with nothing to grasp but mere memories all cramped in your head.

 



 

x

(:

 

Always good to know there's someone out there for you.
No matter where you're from, what you did, when you need Him.
Great to know there's someone who's willing to listen and not judge, ever.
x



Love : Invisible?

 

ever tried bottling sunrays?

chasing the clouds?

grasping the stars in your palm?

yeah.

now, try forgetting something you never had.

x

a smile. a look. a simple gesture.

it got your heart racing, stomach churning.

butterflies? sod it, its practically a whole tornedo inside.

you toss and turn in the middle of the night.

smile idiotically at a traffic light turning red.

x

then someday you wake up,

realizing all you feel is all YOU ever feel.

a spark that can never be a flame.

then you realize you have to move on.

with nothing to bring with you and nothing to leave behind.

so why is this so hard?

a smile. a look. a simple gesture

x

 

 

Life : Love?

 

don't we all agree on this one?

regardless of the flaws, the hurts, we still love.

maybe because we dream and we hope someday our love will be worth it.

maybe it will.

x

Look - Mint Green

Spotted : color of the day - Mint Green

 

 

mint green is a real lovely color. its pretty, fun, flirty at the same moment!

*psychologically, it also means peace.

so these are the few pieces I found that are available in Malaysia

(most of them are from CottonOn, so yeahh.)

 

 

 

- mint green Ari Cardigan

- jelly sandals (on sale now!)

 

 

- mint green skinnies (also on sale!)

 

 

 

- this cute playsuit

 

 

and the last one which I think is totally too pretty to not mention it

this embellished dress from Topshop!

 

 

x

Love!

so basically, I get this a lot : "who do you love? seriously, tell me, I swear I will never tell anyone."

and so, with all honesty I reply : "one direction"

*bam* no one ever believes me.

 

 

then they ask : "but why? they're so far away. they're just some lads who just so happen to sing."

and yes, they do sing wonderfully great (have you even listen to them singing acoustics??)

 

nyways. NO. they're not just some "lads".

and here's why I (and pretty much the rest of the directioners) love them.

x

 

1. they can't dance

- yes, almost everyone knows that they are not great dancers (except Zayn) but they accept who they are. they do try, but they also laugh about the fact that they can't.

 

 

 

2. they never hide who they are

 

 

 

what I mean is that they don't try to be someone else. you don't see them going around acting cool and stuff. I mean, they do duck faces for whats worth!

 

3. they eat

 

 

and eat

 

Niall shows it all. x

4. they have fun

5. they love us

 

 

like seriously, they do take care of their fans.

x

 

there you go! peace, no haters!

 

x

Life !

 

its basically exam period

(i'm taking alevels, but its kind of the same for almost everyone here in Penang as well...)

and what better to do during exam period than to discover good youtube channels that will help you relax rather than getting all tensed up about that last chapter you can't even remember right now.

x

 

so I came across this great youtube channel - dmingthing ! Yayzers.

here are some of my favorites ! 

x

 

 

some funny vid about Malaysians and their (mostly) fake accents.

 

 

well, the title speaks for itself.

 

 

and he even does meaningful ones, which I kind of like them.

it feels, sincere. its as thought you can relate to his vids?

haha. nyways, this is a cute one about friendzones.

x

 

so if you're feeling stressed out, why not check out his vids?

I promise you won't stop.

 

P.S. : all the best in your exams and may God be ever in your favor !

x

 

Life

 

so today i'm getting all inspirational and stuff, again.

but I think this is something important I just have to blog about.

x

 

 

"time solves most things"

over time ; scars fade, tears dry, lies unveiled and things change.

but time is not one which comes swiftly and it will never just be around the corner.

sometimes, it goes the long route, crawling at probably 10km/h if it was a car.

but it will come. and when the time comes, things will fall into place, I promise.

and stop hurting yourself for what's worth because you will be loved.

just for the time being, you've got to love yourself a little more first.

so don't give up just yet?

hang in there.

loves.

x

 

 



Life

 

falling for this song currently!

the story behind it is touching and boyce avenue is just superb.

it's about a friend's wife who unexpectedly took her own life. this song is about what they feel she would've told her husband the following days and months after her death. her name was briane.

x

 

 

it got me thinking. suicide rates are soaring from year to year. people taking their lives easily.

but if you're reading this and suicide has even crossed your mind, STOP.

life is more to pain and scars.

you are made perfectly and meticulously.

you are loved.

you are beautiful in your own way and well beyond anyone can imagine.

suicide will not drown away the fears, the troubles or the problems in life.

it will only scar your family, your friends.

and they'd be left thinking of what they could've done or what they have not done enough.

love yourself because you are loved.

 

x