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I'm one of those people who can never welcome Mondays with open arms. I love the weekend too much that I start counting down to Fridays every Monday! I know I'm horrible. Although today was an exception as it was a public holiday (Salam Isra' Miraj to all Muslims!) and we had a family day out.

My mom just came up with a spontaneous idea to go watch the sunrise at the beach and just having a family day out. I was excited for this one as I have had failed attempts on catching the sunrise due to my love of sleep. So once we decided to go for it, we went to get preparations for the morning and I even invited my cousin and her family to come join us! It would have been nice if everyone from my family could come but since it was last minute, we couldn't invite everybody.

So morning came and everyone woke up late; we missed the sunrise. I was so upset but I kinda knew that we couldn't get everyone ready in time to catch the sunrise anyway cause who are we kidding? We love sleep! So I waited for everybody to be ready and headed to the beach at once. I was surprised to see that the beach we went to was full with people, and even more surprised that people can wake up that early to go exercise as most of them came with their bikes and sports attire. But I was also so so proud of their determination to wake up early to workout. Hats off to you guys!

Anyhow, seeing how it was packed and we didn't get the chance to secure a spot to put our stuff (and food) we decided to just play around for a bit and go to another beach. Hence we went to another beach near by just to relax and eat our food. We packed some light food and even bought milo kotak! Milo is bae. Milo is everything. So it'll be ashamed to not eat them after all the trouble. The beach wasn't as packed as the first one though but one thing I couldn't bear was the heat as it was really really hot but then again despite the heat, I still went down from our hut to the beach to take photos of the sea. What's the point of going to the beach and not take photos of the sea right?

Although we didn't do much except ride our bikes, eat, take photos and just talk to each other but I felt really relaxed. After such a hectic week, this was much needed. Spending time with the people I love especially my family is a good way to re-energize. They should make Mondays a public holiday so I'd look forward to a new week all the time.

Hope you guys enjoyed your long weekend like I did! Here's me trying my best to post more in the future. Let's see how this goes (I say this all the time, I know, don't judge me). Enjoy some photos that I bothered to save from today. Hehe.








Pictures are mine and my sister's
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The title to this post is kinda weird but as you read through, I'm sure you'll understand why. 

For as long as I live, I have never been afraid of lizards, spiders or even snakes; but there's one animal that can make me cry like no other and that is, cats. Yep. Those tiny, fluffy and adorable creatures have made me cry a river, possibly an ocean and even gave me nightmares. Well, it's safe to say I had a phobia of cats. 

It was horrible. 

I would cry with only the sight of cats. No matter how far away they were from me, my heart would beat like crazy and I would panic! On other days, I would just start crying right away. Things get worse when they're near especially if they want food. I would lift up my legs and start screaming for help. Probably crying and sobbing too - definitely not a pretty sight. 

But middle of last year, my aunt found four newborn kittens outside her house and they would run around our driveway. I was so scared that someone would run them over because they were so small. One day as I was going to go, I saw one of them running around behind my car so I gathered up the courage to lift one of them up and put it to the side because I was already really late and my phobia wasn't as important as this. But since then if I had some free time, I would go to where the kittens were and just play with them. I was still scared though so by play I mean just sit next to them and look at them cutely playing with each other. I got attached to one of the kittens but sadly, it was the first one to leave. I was heartbroken. 

A week plus after that, the same aunt brought back a cage full of adorable, slightly older kittens than the ones we had. So my mom asked if we wanted to adopt one and I was contemplating at first because we already had two and we barely knew how to take care of them so I thought having one more would be a handful. Though we decided to take one anyway. We took that one kitten that walked towards us while the rest ran away scared to some place else and we named him Kookie (We didn't know it was a he until after a couple of months, sorry Kookie). 

I wasn't used to having cats at home, obviously because all my life I was scared of them but Kookie changed it. I was so smitten by Kookie that he made me forget that I was ever afraid of cats. I'm so attached to Kookie and definitely biased. We've grown so close and I have to say that he's the most adorable cat I have ever met! (See, biased). 

      


Fast forward to last year, just a couple of days before my birthday; I got sick. By sick I mean really sick to the point that it hurts if I stand up. I didn't wanna eat, I didn't wanna get up, I didn't wanna do anything. It was too bad because my family had so many things planned that day but I had to stay behind. Kookie stayed with me the whole day, I kid you not. He was there sleeping next to me from morning till late afternoon! Initially he slept at the other side of my bed probably because it was more spacious but after a few hours I called for him to sleep next to me and he didn't hesitate. He came right away and lied there. I was so dizzy that I couldn't see him very well but I still had the energy to pet him. 



My family came home that afternoon and he went down to eat and play with them. My family left again that night for a family gathering and Kookie was still downstairs so I was feeling a bit lonely. I couldn't get up but my door was open so I shouted "KOOKIE" hoping he'd understand that meant to come up to me. He came right away because after a few seconds, I could hear Kookie's bell and it seemed that he was running to my room. Oh and, we gave him a collar with a bell because he always goes stealth mode and gives us a heart attack sometimes. He came to my room and slowly climbed up to my bed. It was the cutest sight! 

After a few minutes I felt my head throbbing and I was in so much pain; it hurt so much I cried! Kookie woke up and gave me the cutest meow and just went in my arms. I think he hugged me! I cried harder because of how cute he was. He stayed in my arms for a few minutes until he moved to sleep on my body. He just lied there until my family came back. I swear, it was one of the happiest moments of my life. 



To think that the one who was there for me when I needed someone the most was a cat, is just indescribable. They're so precious, HE is so precious. Even though he is not as clingy as he used to be, he'll always be my baby! Grow old with me, Kookie. PROMISE ME. 

Sabrina
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Happy birthday Liyana!


When I first saw Liyana, I thought, "nah man I don't think I'll ever be friends with her." Now now, not that I didn't want to but it was because that our worlds were just too far apart and I thought we'll never collide but boy was I wrong. After enrolling in the same university, having the exact same classes and major, along with our late night study sessions that usually involved food (mostly Jollibee), we've both grown really close to each other and I realized that we're both pretty similar and this girl ain't so bad. We eventually learned that we're actually related so the bond got stronger.

When people ask me about Liyana and what type of person she is, I would always take a very long time to answer. She's not like any other pretty girl you meet, she's different - a good different. I have always admired the way she speaks her mind, her burning passion in doing what she loves, how she views the world, how she approaches things in a mature way (most of the time), how she can still put up a smile on her face after a rough day and a lot others that I can't think of right now. In short, this girl is simply amazing. 

We've only known each other for a little over three year (or has it been four years? I don't remember) but it's obvious that she's one of those whom I cherish the most. We've grown so close that if I were to walk around campus alone, people would ask "hey where's Liyana?". And not only that, people even say we look alike now! It's no surprise to us anymore when people say that to our faces (not that we agree though) - Which reminds me of this one incident where we pranked one of our friends and told him that we're actually sisters and to our surprise, he actually believed it! We told him right away that we were just kidding though but he still saw me as "Liyana's sister" for a few weeks after that.

Though we're really close, we've never been those type of best friends who are always so incredibly, cringe-worthily sweet to each other but I guess, I can make today as an exception as this beautiful soul turns 22 today!


Happiest birthday to you Liyana (middle name) Sidek! May Allah bless you always and gives you nothing but happiness and joy to your life. I also pray that He will keep you and your family alongside your loved ones protected from harm always. May all the things you wish and desire come true! You're an amazing woman and you truly deserve every bit of sweetness that life has to offer We've experienced a lot of things together; both bitter and sweet but despite all, you're still stuck to me like glue and with that, I am incredibly thankful to still have you by my side till this very day. You've grown so much since the first time we met and I can't be more proud of you. Keep chasing your dream, keep working hard and neverrrr give up! Nothing is ever impossible for you. 

Thank you for always having my back and always be ready to kill those who hurt me (she said this herself) and especially thank you for being the best friend anyone could ever have! You may always photobomb me in all my pictures, sit on me whenever I lie down, always trying to steal my candies, going through my bag like it's yours, attempting to take away my cats and the list goes on, but regardless anything, you know I love you no less. Maybe when you laughed directly into my ears or when you threatened to take away my cats. Other than that I'm good. So happy birthday again Liyana. Enjoy your birthday and please stop rejecting my virtual hugs. 


Our first selfie together! When I attended toastmasters! 

This was when she photobombed my selfie

During her BOSE competition

We took this while waiting for our friend to come out of her house! 

Just a random selfie we took while waiting for our food at Rice Bowl

That day when we finally decided to get Henna together (She blogged about this!)

Another random selfie at Ricebowl

Our brunch date before she was off to Aussie for holiday last year
Our latest picture together. - During her raya open house!
And I only realized we were photobombed in this picture after I posted this up

NEW PHOTOS FROM HER BIRTHDAY!!!! 22/01/17





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