Of life..

While the day started out pretty well for me with the meeting with THE HEAD-HUNTER went far better than ok and my boss being pretty nice to me. Something still seems to bug me. And what's making it worse is the fact that i can't really put my finger on it. Hmmphhh~

What do i want in life exactly? I thought i've figured it out. Do i really want to climb the corporate ladder? Is this really what i want? *sigh* future seems too far-fetching now. At this pretty young age, i think it's not too much to say thati'm on top of my game. Weirdly tho, i still feel rather empty inside.

Im not making much sense right now. but i think i just want to settle down. If you know what i mean.

Pen-off.

Trend. Fashion. Shopping. Hijabista. And the list goes on.. and on.. and on..

I was doing my usual tedious but essential data crunching this morning when suddenly my machine stopped working and taking longer than usual to “calculate”. So I quickly get my ipad out and start googling about. (Yeah, that’s what you get for dealing with 30++MB of data with a non-cooperating machine that just refuses to compute anything efficiently - you start to lose focus & your mind starts to wander about. Haha!)

Well, I was googling randomly when I landed on a blog which lead me to another fashion blog which then directed to another fashon blog – and before I even knew it, I was already blog-hopping!

You see, there are tons of fashion blogs out there including those for hijabistas. Countless I tell you. And each one is enticing in its own way. And these bloggers, they are icons to the girls who wish to be as pretty or as fashionable or as attractive as they are. Well, girls and fashions – they are inseparable.

Then, I looked again at their posted pictures imagining myself in those outfits. Hmmm…. maybe… and maybe not. Personally, I think some styles are pretty decent but some are just albeit too much. Not on a regular outing I supposed. Also, some styles with hijab are just merely for the fashion-sake – skinny jeans/leggings with short skirts with 2 layers of hijab? Come on ladies.. you can do better than that!

What daunt me on these are the naïve ladies out there who would just replicate without further thinking. And seeing them out there while strolling in the shopping malls irks me so much! Weekend outing with maxi skirt, huge chunky belt, jacket, double-triple layers of scarf with beaded headband or with huge bump that makes one’s head looks like a cone, multi-layers of necklaces, blotchy makeups… *gasp*. It can quickly turns into a fahsion disaster! Too much!!! Too much!!!! What have become of my generation now?? Adoiiiii~ macam nak pegi glam-night pon ade.

Owh well, don’t get me wrong. I’m not denying that the styles do look good (kalau kena pada gaya & occasion nya). It’s just that I think those who are replicating need to do a bit of a research before jumping the gun. Call me old-fashion, but I’m from the school of taught that less is more. And that you have to understand what you are doing. Just because things look good on others do not necessarily mean that they will look good on you. Each of us is unique. Go find a style that will best suit your personality, physique & the occasion. Fashion blogs are just there as guidelines. Remember that. J

Ps: when I was studying in the States, some Americans call those with hijab, “towel-head”. I used to wonder why. But when I look at these girls now, their wraps (the way they wrap it kot. Berbungkus2 di atas, kosong di dada) do look like towels or blanket more likely.

I am a hijabist. And I’m of the view that hijab is not just a fashion!

#sedang belajar melabuh2kan tudung. melonggar2kan pakaian. 

Toodles.

I've been head-hunted!!!

Flattered? Of Courseeee~

Nervous? A’ha! A little..

Lose my composure? Never!

It started pretty decent- my morning at work today. Rummaging through my files while updating/completing the dashboard I developed earlier. Then my phone rang…

Oddly enough, I’ve got a phone call from a head hunter offering an opportunity to move to a big-enough company. But of course with series of interviews and screening session.

I put down the phone with a massive boost of confidence! Well, with only less than 2 years of experience in working life, I can’t hide the excitement of already being head-hunted; regardless whether or not I’ll make it through the hiring process. After all, I’m not in a position of which I’m in dire need of a career change. Hehehe…

I take this as a good sign. That I know my hardwork is being recognized. And that I will have an exciting journey ahead if I keep this up.

I’m ultimately grateful for the wonderful life God has given me. ;) 

Anyhoo, first timer that I am, i googled up on head hunting process and found this very interesting & useful article that i want to share with all.  --> http://community.jobscentral.com.sg/node/385

love your job, do it wholeheartedly and the head-hunters will come knocking on your door. 

toodles~

Show me the Money!!

Disclaimer: this post reflects my view, and my view only. :)

Yeahhh~ show me the moneyyyyy!!! I want more moneyyyyy!!!!

The world nowadays seems to be more monetary demanding than ever. Perhaps that’s just me. Perhaps I wasn’t feeling it before as I’ve not earned & have not had this much of responsibility to hold. Or perhaps it’s the generation I’m living with – Gen Y with the extraordinary need of instant gratification, exceptional sense of independence and ego and may I say, somewhat self-centered.

Somehow, quick conversation during lunch-time could get me thinking for hours. Do we really know what we want? Were we being spoon-fed too often that we seem to only be thinking of what the others could give us instead of the other way around. Nothing seems to satisfy us anymore. RM3k as a starting pay ain’t gonna cut it no more. We need more!!!

In the desperation to find a few extra cash in the pockets, I’ve had a few encounters with Multi Level Marketers and self-proclaim investment experts. Sounds pretty enticing but as an Actuarial Science graduate, I can’t help but to exhaustively calculate all the risks involved before setting my foot-in in any of the business, regardless of the introducer and the amount of money they’ve shown me.

MLM:

As a Muslim, I find it a little difficult to be dwelling in such businesses without the doubt on the Halal & Haram concept. It is a little overwhelming to be explained hence I urge you to refer to this website for further info: http://zaharuddin.net/pelaburan-&-perniagaan/222-multi-level-marketing-menurut-shariah.html

VGMC:

1.      I have major doubt on whether or not this is permitted in Islam. For all I know, it seems like a peculiar investment. I don’t know what the trading is done upon. One thing I know in rukun jual beli is you can’t be trading for something that is none-existing (Yes, this would mean that Forex is of similar verdict).

2.      My quick research has shown that VGMC has a high potential to being just a SCAM. Security Commision itself has declared that VGMC is an unauthorised investment product/company. Hmmmmmphhh… what more can I say.

Conclusion:

Well, I guess quick cash just isn’t my cup of tea. I may be a fool to some - for not taking the risk and grabbing the opportunity proven worthy to others. But as a Gen Y, I inherited this ego as huge as a mountain, and overwhelmingly high sense of self-righteous. Ergo, I would not do what I feel is wrong. And that’s that! I may start my own business in the future or continue on climbing the corporate ladder (err…and struggle exhaustively in promoting work-life balance) or marry some rich dude (an O&G gentleman more likely) and retire. Ahahha… whatever it is, as long as I know it is not legally, morally or religiously wrong.

That’s my 2-cents worth. HUH!

Bleyhhhh~ boringnya post niiii. ahaks!

Toodles~

The Skin Journey...

Dear future me,

Recently, I’ve received many positive comments on my skin. *touch woods* Mind you, my skin is no perfect. Not even close. But I have to admit, it has tremendously improved from the last 5-6 months. Let me give you a little background on my skin “condition”.

Until I was 23, I’ve always been blessed with soft, supple, non-problematic, clean and cear skin. I never had to care so much about make-ups. Well, in fact, I despise them. I used to go out without the slightest hint of make-up; not even powder. My skin care regime had always been very minimal – no toner, serum, double cleanse (what is that?). Those days, I could get by with just splashing tap-water on my face.

But those were the days..

It all started with the desire to feel a little bit woman-ly. Soon after I got home from the States, I realized that my skin has gone albeit on the dry side. Then slowly, very slowly... i began to have zits on my forehead. Oh boy, was I worried sick?! Then I saw the ads on local newspaper on New York Skin Solution trial and I was like “Wallaaa! let’s give it a try!”. So I set up an appointment and was quick at deciding that I should sign up for a package. (I’ll do a review on NYSS facial spa later).

I realized then that my skin was getting worse following the subsequent treatments. I could not exactly tell why. My eczema was flaring up and I started to get the first and the worst breakouts of my life. So I stopped going to NYSS. By then, I’ve wasted thousands of RMs for the facial package and the products.

Then I hop on to Herbaline (yet another spa) and this wasn’t helpful either. They popped my pimples and I was left with major scars and damaged skin. 

Since then, I was constantly stressed and that too was not really helpful to my already congested skin.

Then I started to go back to basic. I was busy smothering my face with homemade DIY facial stuff . I was using banana yogurt on some days, and cucumber, potato and tomato or anything that I could help myself to on the others. And owh heavenly! I was impressed with the result!! My skin was less iritated, my open pores were becoming less and less noticeable and my acne was considerably reduced!

Now I’m left with the acne scars, thanks to oh-not-so-some beautician who dared to prick on my acne and the superly active sebum gland and also uneven skin toned. But hey, these are nothing compared to what I was facing earlier the year! Good job current self! Ehehehe…

So future self, few pointers to you:

1. Do not ever, I said EVER go to NYSS! It’s a major SCAM!!!!
2. Never prick on your acne!
3. Drink lots and lots of H2O!
4. Natural stuff are your skin’s best ever friends!

I will have more updates on my newly found skin care regime that I would like to share with you. Stay tuned!! J

** This blog was once DEAD! And it takes guts & persistency & determination to attempt to reincarnate a dead blod. May the blog flourish & filled with joyful encounters & bittersweet memories**

 So where do I even begin? From my last post? Woahh hooo! It’ll take forever to start from where I’d left off. But I guess I at the very least owe you, the snipet of what has been happening right?

 Well, I’ve graduated with rainbows & flying shiny colors. Landed a job at a giant Telco company back in my birthcountry. Celebrated 2 years of evergrowing maturity & wisdom. Signed up a car loan, still hoping to get a peek on a housing loan (damn you houses, Y U NO CHEAP?????).
Still single. *cough cough*

 AHA! That ought to explain to you how I’ve been living my life thusfar? Decent, living by the need of the world, earning an okay pay & shouldering a heck of responsibilities and commitments. Sounds like fun? Yayy or nayy??


 Kay, I'll keep this post sweet & simple. Well, you can't be giving birth to a baby and expect the baby to run full-speed right? Errrrr... that sounds a bit odd but alas! u get what imma say. ekekekeke... here's a quote for U & I to ponder.

Hahahahahahahahahaaaaaaa~

troublearmy: m 22 rite now~
troublearmy: kan~
^teda^ =p: HA ha HA
^teda^ =p: righhhtttt
^teda^ =p: OMG!!! tolonglah jgn perasan kamu mudaaaaa
troublearmy: eh!
troublearmy: sy masih lagi 22 okeyh!
troublearmy: :p
^teda^ =p: errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
^teda^ =p: WHY?
troublearmy: hahaha!
troublearmy: wut do u mean y???
^teda^ =p: why is that u're still 22?
troublearmy: m actually from planet nameck!
troublearmy: we grow older slower compared to human on earth~
troublearmy: :|
^teda^ =p: WOW!
^teda^ =p: that explains your maturity level
^teda^ =p: hmmmm
troublearmy: super mature u mean???
^teda^ =p: *speechless*


**troublearmy is a 23 year old male living in Malaysia.**

LOL