Before 2020 Ends

Assalamualaikum & have a good day wherever you are...

Dear my lovely readers,

I know 2020 was a struggle. So much happen. We were force into a change, we were force to hide ourselves in our cage, we were separated from family and friends. It was indeed tough but we manage to brave it together. Banzai! Although I must say that the battle is not over, not just yet!

For today's entry (which might just be the last one for 2020) or maybe not..

I wanted to share my poem. Im sorry if im boring !

It is a pretty melancholy vibes. Sorry again/again/again. Please pray that I will meet my sunshine soon so that I can be more inspired to write uplifting vibes okie. Thank you. No for real thank you. :)

I kinda don't have a name for this poem. I never really do anyway...enjoy..

Bismillah

I know you feel like a broken crayon,

But dear life goes on,

In every stroke you take,

There is always something to color in and a drawing to make,

I know you feel like a broken record,

But sweetie you must learn to forgive and forget,

Stop hurting yourself with the same sword,

Don't ever hold onto your regret,

I know you feel tired,

But honey you are not acquired,

Life is not a stage,

Remember to enjoy the party before you age,

I know you feel like a broken piece,

But darling you are a work in progress,

It is never about that pretty face,

Remember there is no one that you need to impress,

I know you feel burden,

But love time is never frozen,

Promise me you will smile even when you are broken,

Promise me you will rise from the fallen.

#aidawrites

Please credit if you want to use any para.

THANK YOU.

FIRST VISIT TO THE NAIL SHOP @ AVENUE K

 Assalamualaikum 

So as some of you know that I am done with my degree and currently seeking for  a job (if you know any vacancy hit me up!)

I had some free time when I know I should be applying for jobs but tbh I'm still searching for my inner passion as I will be sticking to the job till the end of time. Well anyway recently, I went to Nail Parlor to get my nail buff durrrr its called manicure at Avenue K. We manage to book an appointment on the same day since our visit was on Monday Morning and the next slot available was at 3 PM for two people. It was my first time in my entire life since I never got it done before. TBH I have no interest in nail art or nail parlor what so ever. As a muslim, nail polish is waterproof hence my ablution wouldn't be valid which is one of the reason why I don't have the interest in getting it done.

Anyhow, My friend Norfa ( we have been texting ever since via Malaysian Lovatics group WhatsApp ) DEMI brought us together!!! ((as if anyone is wondering lol)) However, I'm no longer a big fan of Demi, the fan based kinda dries down not sure why but I know for a fact that I'm not as fanatic as I was before. I wouldn't say that I'm a fanatic to begin with as I didn't even go to her concert or purchase merchandise whatsoever but her songs were some of my hits. For example? Don't you forget, that's a nice song.

How did I feel at that time knowing that we will be going to the parlor?

EXCITED AND CURIOUS!!

EXCITED to see the result.

CURIOUS maybe I can do the steps at home.

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I want to explain the steps of getting my nails done and just a disclaimer this was not sponsor.

All opinions are honest review and please don't come attacking at me saying that I'm a try hard influencer wanna be. Worse syok sendiri. I just wanna share my experience.

Lets look into the step shall we..

First she ask me whether I want to cut or trim my nails and mind you if im gonna get my nails done I like it long so that it gives a better look. Not that I always keep my nails long it was just for the sake of this grooming. Then she shape the edges so that it looks more presentable. My cuticles were trim and cut. Next she buff the surface of my nails so that it is even and this step is a bit dusty wakakka. After this dusty procedure, I had my nails clean (read taik kuku). As my nail is clean, I had it shine with a buffer that has a lot smoother surface and will not give the dusty effect as it did from the step just now. Lastly, she apply a layer of oil which she claims that the shine would last up to 2 weeks for the hand while for pedicure the shine would last up to a month or two.

That my friends are from my vision and memories as I was partially asleep during the whole process. Man the kerusi urut was...lemme tell you for a person who doesn't have that device at home? I was well relax :)

Will update the before and after pictures later. :)

 Thank you for reading and I will see you in my next post. c uuuuu...

update the shine actually last me up to two weeks. 

*update the price for Manicure was RM45 if I'm not mistaken they have a combo for mani&padi RM80 or RM85. Go now its super worth!

Restoran Damsyik Empire (eid adha journey)

Assalamualaikum to my dear readers.

This is gonna be a food/ restoran review but before that lets chat!

Life is in a confusing state for me for now well due to the covid and as for me after degree crisis. If that is even a thing or am I just making things up to make me feel ok with whatever I'm doing now. (read nothing) I guess that is what you get when you never plan ur life and just go with the flow. I swear I thought I had my life figure out at 15 AND NOW WHAT?

Anyway we are not here to talk about that. Lets talk about the weather wait scratch that this isn't ur weather forecast channel. ermmm

How was ur eid adha? I hope it was splendid! Remember when we didn't manage to celebrate eid fitri this year which when I come to think about it again it is kind of a foreign memory not because it is fading as if it happened along time ago no, but because it kinda feel distance like it is somehow a memory that well lets just say we were idk kinda force to live in that situation. lets just stop there before I get any more depressing and start to speak gibberish that you guys cannot understand but yeah I hope you get the point and I hope im not the only one that felt like it was a strange memory.

So because we weren't able to go home to see our parents or grandma and grandad during eid fitri, the traffic was horrendous during the celebration week for eid adha I must say. Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia already warn us about the spike up number of cars on the road and they suggest certain period of time to travel. Yes plan your traveling hour is the best way to make up more time to spend with your family.

I wanna share my experience if you don't mind you may carry on reading, we went started our journey  the morning after eid adha prayers and if im not mistaken LLM already suggest us not to travel during those hours, but heck we got errands to do on Thursday hence we decided to travel on Friday. The journey wasn't the worse nor it was better but it was acceptable in some kind of way although by the time we entered highway Bukit Mahkota it was already jam. The cars were still moving tho.

As for the journey from JB to KL man...We had 9 hours of traveling time plus minus the eating and stopping at the RNR to pee which gives us 7 hours. It was unbearable, the cars were static on the road and I give up on helping to keep dad awake and just doze off most part of the journey. Are you guys a sleeper too?? We tried to follow jalan dalam idk exit Pedas Linggi? The journey which was supposed to be only around 3 hours and a half ended at LEKAS highway. This conclude us sitting in the car from 11 am to 8 pm and I pity dad asyik tekan minyak then break.

WHICH BRINGS US TO THE REVIEW

Please forgive me ya for the rambling above.. it been awhile since I last update anything so yeah.
Upon our drive trying to find the LEKAS exit we were hungry because we skip lunch due to traffic. Before that we stopped by at DR MUHAMMAD YUSOF TEH MASJID somewhere around Paroi if im not mistaken. It was 5 pm already and alhamdullillah the masjid was open for prayers and masyallah everyone manage to obediently follow the SOP. After prayers around 6 pm we manage to find RESTORAN DAMSYIK EMPIRE mind you we were starving. It was a risk for us because I don't know if it is just our family pet peeves but we like to avoid unknown restoran when we are hungry like a wolf because one we don't know how long the service would take and two how good the food will be.

THE FOOD WAS GOSH HEAVEN NO REGRETS>

Have you tried the
MASHAWEY KAMBING? BECAUSE WEYH MASYALLAH IT IS DELICIOUS>
*will update the picture*

The Nasi Arab Kambing was I must say behse2 je. Not the best. I have tried other restoran that serve better taste. Am I being harsh here? Well let me rephrase the kambing was nice and juicy but the rice was too ordinary. It is quite contradicting because if im not mistaken they were once known for their nasi arab. Correct me if im wrong.

SERVING WISE

On a side note the medium size Nasi Arab Kambing was not to big nor to small. The waiter said it is recommended for two people with small appetite. Our family? doesn't fancy rice that much. We were hoping they have bread actually but in the menu there were non. So by the time we finish eating the rice we couldn't move on from the MASHAWEY KAMBING and order another one. It was cheeky of us since we already order fries which means the original order was supposed to be one medium nasi arab one mashawey and fries because well the fries just an addition but like I said no regrets ordering another one.

There was a family of three sitting in front of us, parents and a toddler. Cant help but to check on what they had and we saw two serving of the medium nasi arab not sure kambing or ayam but the hubby manage to finish the food where else the mom had to bring some home. So yeah that's about it the serving wise for the nasi arab.

AS FOR THE PARKING

Since it was just right next to the road you must have think it will be a hustle to find a parking spot. Im not sure if it was still early or because PKP nobody eats out that much now but it was alhamdulillah easy for us to find a parking space. I read somewhere that the parking space used to have charges? Im not sure but we parked for free.

THE AMBIENCE

Ok not trying to be a show off but alhamdulillah I mange to do my umrah this year and it was before this wabak fallen upon us, and alhamdulillah I get to makan dulang at Taif, a city is it? not sure.
So there were a few just normal sitting with tables and chairs out side, but there were also two eating space where you can sit bersila or on the floor comfortable and that my friend reminds me of Taif. The decoration was um minimal but they have those Turkish lamps dangling man I miss Turkey. I also read somewhere that there was a Surau there but im not sure since well u know these days it not advisable to do prayers in public although im sure they must hv disinfect it to comply with the SOP.

PRICE POINT YA

Standard for Arab cuisine??? We had one Nasi Arab Kambing (medium) and two MASHAWEY KAMBING and French frice. As for the drinks we order chai and one Barbican sparkling drink. (raspberry) All for RM90 for a family of 4. Standard right?

Let me know if I missed anything. Thank you for the great food.
Oh and thank you for reading.

Goodnight dearies, till then I shall see you in my next entry.

With love,

Ara

xoxo

Typo Candles

Assalamualaikum and a very good night? haha don't sleep yet!

I nak buat short review for typo candles.
Currently it is on sale ONLINE only so you may join my tele group.
In store RM30 but if you buy with me RM17 only inc service charge. Anyway enough with the shameless plug.

Lets get to the review. I haven't burn yet. These are upon smelling it cold.
will update once burn and will update in real life picture ya.

There are 8 type of scents and personally call me ordinary but yes I also do like the hot selling one which is No4. Curious with how it smell like? We will get into it.

1. Relax to the max 🥥
(Coconut lime scented)
For me the scent is really calming but it surely make a statement. The dominant scent is the coconut. 🌴 🥥This one among the 8 it conquer all when place together in a same room even upon cold. I suggest for candles it is best to get strong ones as upon burning the scent will not be as strong. right?

2. Embracing the chaos 🤍
(White lily & lace scented)
In my opinion this is floral with a hint of soft vanilla and a bit of citrus. out of no where...

I really have nothing much to say for this one.

3. Busy practising self-care
(Sparkle bellini scented) :sparkles::sparkling_heart:
At first I thought I will like this one, but ok lemme get this straight.. I don't know if it is just me but it kinda smell like ubat gegat or idk ubat nyamuk. lol I tried talking myself into believing that it has a minty or soda-ish smell. Ok enough with the confusion this is really sweet.
WAIT LEMME GOOGLE BELLINI.
oh it is a type of drink.. lol lame.

yep it is definitely a

SWEET PEACHY SODA SCENT!

Update: upon burning the scent is not so strong.

*Credit to my beautiful customer for taking this picture*

4. In memory of when i cared
(Tropical beach scented) :tropical_drink:🏖🏝 THIS IS THE TYPICAL CANDLE BEST SELLER ONE.
How does it smell like?
one word.
ROMANTIC!

5. Living the lazy life :hibiscus:
(Wildflower birch scented) Floral yas but fresh. From the name I thought its gonna give me the lazy vibes but no!
Not a statement well not for me at least. It is kinda giving me a hint of vanilla. all from the floral group hv a hint of vanilla.

*Credit to my customer for taking this lit picturee*

6. We be chillin' 🧡
(Lime, basil, orange scented) Straight up true to the description. I really like this one but I think it is kinda a hit or miss because I read reviews where this doesn't smell that nice.
Its really fresh.
untuk bilik bau kepam bole grab this one. hihihihi

*thank you dayang souraya from the blog mylipstickstain for being my customer*

7. Getting lit in the lounge room
(Juicy watermelon scented) :watermelon:
okay this one ya...
A friend said there are soaps that claim to smell like watermelon but actually smell like strawberry. Don't ask me how I also don't know. All I know this smell like a really sweet watermelon.
BUT!
to me the best stay true watermelon smell is the GR watermelon juice and it doesn't smell artificial like Carmex watermelon lip balm
Others claim it smell like honeydew.

8. I smell nicer than you :tangerine:
(Mandarin & sandalwood scented) Yang ni pulak typical bau garden tau. Dia leaning more to the floral scent not the fresh one. So bila bakar ni mesti bau mcm walking into a garden of flower! In the floral group I paling love ni. Lemme categories:
1. Musky
No1 and No4

2.Floral
No2, No5, No8

3. Sweet
No3 and No7

4.Fresh
No6

thank you for reading.
I hope you enjoy this review.


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Short Poem Collection 5/6/2020

Dear readers,

Hope you are enjoying this series. Yes, this should be a part of COVID-19 PKP #4.

NOW I KINDA LOST TRACK AS HOW MANY PKP WE HAVE GONE THROUGH SKSKSKSK

Hence I'm just gonna do casual ((Sunnies Face, iykyk)) Short Poem Collection. (SPC)

1.

Memories they linger,

Seems like it is embedded forever,

I miss the touch of your finger,

Forgive me for I am a sinner.

2.

I wonder,

Somewhere prohibited,

Finding a way for us to be together,

Everything i have i traded.

3.

They say,

Roses are red,

Violets are blue,

I say,

If i were dead,

Maybe i will be with you.

4.

Every sin can be forgiven,

As long as you repent to God,

This is the right track you have chosen,

Trust me it will bring you closer to God.

5.

A house without a roof,

A room that is sound proof,

A legend without a name,

Lies an unsung hero tryna win the game.

6.

Let's talk about the forest,

The animal and the trespass,

A dream to climb mount Everest,

For I'm just a student bounded to class.

7.

I saw a pair of hazel brown eyes,

The sorrow in it had me staring,

I'm sorry i didn't realise,

Are you just sad or are you drowning.

8.

Please let me focus,

Let me out of this daydream,

The cycle is vicious,

Some days i just wanna scream.

9. 

Is it purple or violet,

Is it red or scarlet,

Something about you makes me upset,

I'm trying my best to forget,

Smokes and cigarets,

Mistakes and regrets,

I thought you were the missing alphabet,

Well you bet.

10.

Welcome to my tour,

Where i drink liquor,

I'm starting to feel a little tipsy,

For I have been falling in love with a gypsy.

11.

I'm not scandalous,

Being with you is miraculous,

You are just jealous,

Stop being so suspicious.

12.

A wedding brings two person together,

A child will make the bond stronger,

A third person is not favourable to enter,

Baby can i be your past, present and your forever after.

13.

Let's talk about insecurities,

Are they your greatest enemies,

It makes me feel burden,

But nothing i cannot face is given.

that my friend is Allah's promise to us.

YES EVERYTHING IS #AIDAWRITES.

Goodnight.

I wrote this yesterday at 3am and improvise at 1am the next day. I mean its poetic i guess but mum only realise that i sleep at 3am. She came in banging my room a face so furious asking why the ell u slept at 3. Its okay mum i know im not a masterpiece im just a broken piece that is growing moulds. I know mum u r just concern. Ily.

I wrote it for a friend. ~6~

Before we start Ara mmg jenis suka panggil kawan darling baby darl honey/hunny sayang biy babe beb walaupun tak tau la apa beza beb dan babe serta lain-lain yang seangkatan dengannya. So if i call you Babi maybe la kena check betul ke aku anggap kau sebagai kawan je?joking... sowy kasaq.

Kita take a break from covid series untuk memberi laluan kepada series I wrote it for a friend.

Sayang tak mau sedih2 okay. You are stronger than this. In fact stronger than me. Life is tough but insyallah i will be here to help you out. Cry as much as you want, cry until you feel so much lighter but always remember to always collect yourself and get back on your feet. Crying doesnt mean you are weak its one of the form of strength that you are able to have despite the messed up life. Im really sorry i couldnt be there for you but if there is anything please dont hesitate to call. The least i could do for you is to listen and i hope that by the end of the day please dont feel like its you and only you against the world.

Even when you feel like there is no one besides you or maybe no one that cares about you im sure your mum doesnt want to see you like this. After eight years of living without her im not telling you to move on from her death but im telling you that even when you feel like there is no more syurga dunia for you im sure she is waiting for you in the everlasting syurga. So, please never forget to pray for her and insyallah Allah will ease your journey instead. It is hard to live without doa seorang ibu tapi manjadda wajada. Insyallah one day Allah will see all of your struggles and you will never have to see life as if it is a never ending dark tunnel. There will always be a light at the end and if you cant see it then be the light. Shine the darkness away. Be your own knight. Ok hunny?

I said this already but im gonna say it again Allah will never burden any of his creation with something he or she cannot bear. There is a reason for everything. YOU ARE THE CHOSEN ONE. Allah loves you SO MUCH thats why he uji you. He wants you to always remember him and never forget him. Worry when he no longer put any kind of struggle in your life. You might even forgot about the loved He once gave to you. You might even forget that you are his creation. I hope not and moga di jauhkan. With that being said, everything is temporary darl. Happiness is temporary, pain is temporary and life is just one of the many things that we borrowed from Allah. Anything you do, do it for Him. Niat kerana Allah. Im no good either but live life to be the better version of yourself from yesterday.

Dont think that you dont have a purpose in life. You do, you are able to teach me to always be grateful and i can never thank you enough for that. Alhamdulillah. There is so much purpose for you in life that im sure you will be able to full fill in the future. Find it and pursue it and never look back even if you do look back, you will only be able to see how far you have made it in life. You are doing well hunny at the moment and i cant wait to see the day you are doing as great as ever. It might seem like its never enough for now but its the best you can do so dont be too hard on yourself.

Your urusan doesnt stop for good at dunia, remember about the hereafter promises from Allah. Honestly, if there is one thing that i want Allah to count is the blessing of you in my life for teaching me how to be grateful. Sorry i wasnt able to tell this through the phone im just that dumb with speaking and i hope that this paragraph will help you not only today but for the rest of your life. Anything if there is anything, anything at all tell me okay. Insyallah you can count on me like one two three.. i will be there.

❤

I think you guys can grasp what we were talking about. The COVID series will resume. I will make a poem for PKPB which is still mystery as to what should it be about.

Hope everyone is doing well during this pandemic and may the virus will be lifted by Allah as soon as possible. Please take care of your mental health.

ON THE SIDE NOTE I HAVE BEEN ONLINE SHOPPING LIKE CRAZY.

Covid-19 PKP #3

One summer,
I found a guy,
Name Alex Turner,

We spend the night together,
He look me in the eyes,
I hope to freeze this moment forever,

I woke up to the smell of his leather,
Extraordinary you cannot buy,
Lucky to have you as my lover,

One day he become a father,
I cry,
Tears of happiness for a daughter,

You are like no other,
Your words are never dry,
Constantly making me feel better,

You sat in front of the computer,
There is somethig you wanna try,
Which had turn you into a cheater,

I'm just something you hold onto for later,
I'm ready to take all the blame,
I'm aware that i wasn't a good listener,

I'm sorry for having a disorder,
I'm sorry you got caught in my flame,
I'm sorry for I didn't try harder,

You promise to never lay a finger,
Baby,
Your words got sweeter,

I guess action speaks louder,
Baby,
You are just a hunter,

Even when we are already over,
It is as if i had never known you,
There is just so much about you i haven't discover,

Burying the pain deep under,
What to do?
I'm just trying my best breathing underwater,

How does it feel to pull the trigger?
Is it nice?
Witnessing me turning into a drinker,

Lets talk when I'm more sober,
Though I'm scared that i might fall twice,
Maybe i should give you the cold shoulder?

It's the day after,
I saw you holding hands with a girl,
Who i thought was your sister,

It's like an unspoken order,
My mind was in a whirl,
Truly an eye opener,

In this story I'm just a joker,
Pushing through the day,
Which seems to go slower,

Gosh, i miss your laughter,
Echoing through the hall way,
Now everything is just bitter,

Days went on with me feeling under the weather,
Lately it has been cloudy,
Most of the time it shower,

In my head i whisper,
Can you stop being so rowdy,
I guess never,

Your words still linger,
Like a broken record,
Stuck in my head at every corner,

I suppose you are a composer,
Arranging every chord,
Within a snap of your finger,

I honestly thought you are my one true owner,
Where everything i must obey,
It is time for me to accept that we are no longer,

We fall back into being strangers,
You took a different alley,
While I'm just spending my day under the covers.

Look at me now braving through the temporary pain with blood in my hand and cuts that wound so deep to the point where the scars had been so ugly yet it is still there for everyone to see. This too will pass, this pain is worth. I will grow stronger than before i whisper to myself.

-AIDA SARAH-
@thegeurl_aidasarah
#aidawrites

Covid-19 PKP #2

Death
Where should i start
Where should i begin

Death
There will no longer be beats in your heart
There will only be the colour pale for your skin

I wish you could stay
But nothing my dear
Nothing last forever
You have found your ray
But dear
How can i live when you are gone forever

Your journey has come to an end
I hope you dont have any regrets
I dont wanna believe that this is the end
Your good deeds i shall never forget

Life for me is constantly going
Life for me is still as miserable
How can i live with this longing
It is beyond bareable

Such sorrow
For you are someone i borrow
Such grief
I hope you hold strong onto your belief

Rest in peace up there
For I will handle the rest

Alfatihah.

Covid-19 PKP #1

Listen,
For i have a story to tell,

It was last spring when i first saw you,
Or could it actually be fall,

Just know that,

The sun starts peaking thru the clouds,
The birds start cheerping,
The flowers start blooming,
And you my dear,
Made the time stop,
With that cute little perfect smile,

Please notice that,

Even if i dont look at you,
Know that right at the corner of my eyes,
Every steps of yours i follow,
Even if im just a speck of dust,
Know that i carry this huge hope in me,
Maybe, just maybe, you would look at me,

Ambitious could be my middle name,
Ambitious but only for you and only about you,
Ambitious when we both know things wouldnt happen the way i want it to be,

This time you took the time to look back,
But if i have the courage to shout out your name again,
Can you promise me that you will be everything i need?
Or will you just drive by and I will remain in your already faded memories?

That two second gaze turns into a poetry,
For you i become a poet,
Because everything about you is poetic,
And every sad song turns into a love song.

I then feel a sudden cold breeze,
Brushing against my arm,

Without a warning it was winter,
I check right beside me,
You are no longer.

This longing become heavier,
They say time will heal me,
I just wish that you did stay longer.

But darling,
Nothing last forever.

Maybe it is written in our fate,
For I shall always be your secret admire,
Maybe this abundance of faith,
Is not enough and for you shall always be the one i desire.

2020

3/366

Well helo guys. Im writing at 230am.


So 2019 went just like that i guess. Im still broke dumb and sad.

There is more update but honestly i dont even know where to start.

FINALLY DONE WITH INTERN.

With love,

Ara

xoxo