Stop and look at the ground

Because there might be something nice to look at. 

The start of something new...

                  

The first part of my autumn in London was spent walking around London, enjoying the (surprisingly) nice weather.

The weather is getting colder by the day, and it rained for hours today.

Classes starts on Monday which means getting back to serious mode,with some time put aside to explore London/Europe of course, because that is part of the purpose of studying abroad, to explore and experience the sights, sounds and culture! Will update, my adventure is just beginning!

My packing adventures (Part 2)

The final entry on packing.  I know this is long overdue, but it's worthwhile, because i've discovered key things along the way.

If you're going abroad, and in my case to study, bring the least amount of things possible.

The picture above shows my things. Although not all of it are mine, (of course not! that would be just plain ridiculous) A part of those are actually my things but i did bring a lot of stuff with me which will bring me to my next point : only bring what you really really need. 

Why?

Because it is a  hassle  when you're moving in, and of course i realized this when i had to carry and unpack all of my things.

So to wrap it all up, from my personal experience, only bring the essentials. Buy the rest of the things here because it is less of a hassle to lug things around . Also i think it's cheaper to buy than having to pay for extra baggage at the airport anyways.

Also i plan to ship most of my things back when i've completed my studies, to also minimize the hassle of dragging things with me.

I foresee myself being very busy with classes which starts next week, so future post will most probably be shorter, yet still, (dare i say it) interesting? i hope so.

Cheers! (feeling very British)

Happy Eid

My (not) so exciting packing adventures (Part 1)

When I first started the countdown, it was 48 more days until London. Fast forward, and BAM! 26 more days !

I haven't even started packing. So naturally I frantically started packing. 

But the question is, what to pack when going to study overseas? 

Here's what I grabbed while under the temporary panic attack (please try not to laugh)

This is how far I've gotten with "packing"

Yeah okay so it's not much, but hey at least i've started. That's progress, considering my procrastinating habit.

Although I am yet to pack any clothing items. 

Okay time to be honest, I hate packing. I don't know why. I hate packing and I hate unpacking. I usually throw a bunch of things into my suitcase a day or a few hours before my flight. So I usually have awkward mismatched clothes during my vacations, but I don't really care because it's a vacation. 

It's a different case altogether this time round. This is NOT a holiday. I am literally MOVING to another city. To a place where the weather is completely different from what I am used to. So, what should I pack to prepare myself for life in London? 

My first instinct : Everything in my closet. 

But that's just plain ridiculous. 

So I've come up with a few list. My first list is 

What to prepare

1) Suitcase - I know this is an obvious one but do bear with me, I have my reasons for including this on my list. So prefarbly, get a LARGE suitcase since obviously one would be there for a long time, so there is much to pack. But if like me, you do not own a large suitcase and do not want to purchase one, go to point number 2 

2) Boxes - I will be putting most of my things in boxes and organize it into categories. Eg; bedding, food, etc. This will make it possible for me to not have to squeeze  my clothes with a million other things I will be bringing. Also, it keeps all the things in good condition (nothing will be crumpled, smashed or squished) 

Part 2 will include a list of essential items to pack. 

But it is past midnight, I need to sleep in the hopes of  being able to make wise decision when I continue packing after a good long sleep.

Four Randoms

My weekend in 4 random pictures.

Night lamp, just got it fixed and started using it again. 

Colorful kuih ketayap I bought from Bazaar Ramadan. Didn't taste as good as it looked though.

Pretty Eid decor at The Curve, I went there yesterday to...

buy this! I needed a new laptop so got it from Ikano.

Because I feel very blessed

Alhamdulillah finally finished my Diploma. Really looking forward for my future. Things changed so much in such a short time, it's like my life is a movie. But then again movies were mostly inspired from real life situations so i suppose it makes sense.

Will not be able to be a part of the convocation ceremony in October 2012 because I won't be in Malaysia then, but it's ok. I've accepted it, if you want something, there are certain things you have to let go and i'm fine with it now.

Ramadhan is coming soon and it's my favourite month because i feel so calm and peaceful every Ramadhan, preparing to make it a better Ramadhan this year Insyallah,

I feel so blessed, and I'm feeling July will be a good month :)

Countdown: 68 days

The Story of Keep Calm and Carry On

This makes me excited to go in September.

I imagine myself going to 'Barter Books' store and spending hours there.

And the film was nicely put together, if you have 3 minutes to spare do watch the evolution of what has become a much loved  poster all around the world.

Ranting about time- yes i'm pissed off.

How a person respects your time reflects that person's level of respect towards you.

So- if you make me wait, without giving valid reason's prior, yes i will be angry.

Time  is money, if you've never heard of that qoute before start reading and stop being so damn ignorant.

Seriously don't expect me to be nice to you when you clearly have no respect whatsoever towards myself and my time.

Watch me walk away.

Be thankful

• Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire. If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

• Be thankful when you don’t know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

• Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.

• Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.

• Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.

• Be thankful when you’re tired and weary, because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.