Palawan Beach

Dear Diary,

This week's weekend was really an enjoyable one for me, getting to spend my 'aimless' time with my dearest cousins. Yesterday night, we had a super late night dinner cum supper at Sahara Bar, Boat Quay which probably I'll do blogging tomorrow.

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Since it has been long since all of us headed to the beach, Cousin Lyna suggested that we do one today. I will say not every of my cousins were present today. Sometimes I do wish that everyone is but what can I say. All of us are grown up. Some are probably busy with other stuff, some are working, some prefer to spend time with their other half and etc etc etc, the list goes on. But anyway, I'm still glad we get to spend time with each other somehow. Alhamdulilah!

Lyna's fiance, Oppy drove all of us in his lorry to Sentosa beach. Well, I was special enough because I got to sit at the front with Cousin Lyna & fiance. Hehehe! It was a good fun ride with Lyna and I started singing some songs and before we know it, we have already reach Sentosa.

We couldn't decide on Siloso or Palawan Beach but Lyna mentioned that she wanted to go to the one that has a 'Bridge'. Probably under influence by the latest Suria drama, S.O.S. Hehe! And I remember evidently that Palawan Beach  has the bridge due to my NPCC adventure race that we had which was like 10 years ago and Palawan Beach was where A first brought me out together with his clique, but cousin Dil insisted it was at Siloso beach.

Palawan Beach,

The weather was playing a trick on us. One moment it started raining and the next moment it stops. It happens quite a few times before it finally really stop raining. We had a hard time trying to look for a good spot to settle down when the aunties decided to settle down somewhere nearby a bikini statue. Lol!

Well, you can follow the trail to catch us. Hehe!

We had a good swim especially Lyna, Oppy, Mak Tam, Pak Tam, Mak Teh & I. While Mokde only dip in for a while and Mama & Dil did not bring their swimming gear along, so they became our photographers and  help us take pictures and take care of our belongings. In between swimming, I did stop to have lunch. Unexpected lunches because I ate more than what I am supposed to eat. Hehe! I just couldn't resist.

Macaroni Soup

Fried Noodles

I wanted to have another dish but I had to skip the Fried Bee Hoon because I was just eating too much.

And Mak Tam was pretty excited to see both I and her had the same slipper but of different colour. Well, if you are smart enough or you know me very well. Which of the feet is mine? Because I was really glad that S managed to guess which is mine.

After swimming for about 4 hours, we get ourselves change. And this time Lyna wanted to explore the bridge that leads to the tower on the other side of the beach, so we did.

As we got closer to the other side of the tower, memories start to fall back.

And my heart was thumping a bit faster the moment I saw this stairs. This place was where A and I actually was left alone to talk in "private" while the other groups of friends were swimming at the sea. It was our first time going out together, it was where it somehow started, it was where it all begun, even though I didn't had any feelings for him just yet. But it was because of this place, I open up my heart again to love again after a recent broken heart.

Soon after, I realized everything were all just memories. Bitter sweet memories which taught me a lesson, him a lesson, us a lesson. Memories that we should not ever repeat to our better half in the future. Memories that brought tears to me before and now smile when I recall them. Memories which I should not dwell on it anymore.

After taking a few shots, we then left the place. Well, all I can say now is goodbye. Thank you for allowing me to meet that wonderful man. A good man I would say and whoever get to be with him is a one lucky woman. A fact, I wouldn't deny. A faithful man and would treat her just like a Princess. Probably he is not the man Allah created for me to fill his rib, Allah did not make him for me and he wasn't mine to keep. It does leave me to wonder what would life be for me in future especially at this age that I'm getting older year by year. Who I'll end up with? Will I even get married? And will he treat me as nice as that or even better? Insyaallah, God willing!

Left Palawan to head for dinner at East Coast Lagoon Food Village and I was lucky that I get to see the new expressway, Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) since we were passing there.

 East Coast Lagoon Food Village,

Before heading home we went to take a look at the Beach Castle.

Isn't this beautiful? Like a Princess castle.

Thank you dearest cousin for having me in your weekend to spend time with. And another meet-up next weekend because cousin Wani is getting married. Weeeee! Till here, am working tomorrow. Yawns and GOODNIGHT.

XOXO,

Princess Azie Anni ♥

Churrosity

Dear Diary,

I have never tasted how Churros tasted like. So today after work, my colleague, JM & I kind off venture to Churrosity, Holland V since we were curious to how Churros tasted like. We reached there about 1440 hours only to realise that they are open at 1500 hours on weekends. Zzz!

So JM and I headed off to Plain Vanilla Bakery to try out their cupcakes. I heard a lot of reviews saying that the cupcakes there are extremely nice. I tried looking for it the first time but could not find it, thank God JM was with me, so she helped me search for the shop. Glad we found it!

First thing, the cupcake shop did not had any sign-age showing what types of cupcakes flavour was available. So all you had to do was to ask the counter what cupcakes was what flavour. Secondly, there isn't any pricing written, so you had to ask too. Something which I don't really fancy because I like it when things are written down for me clearly to read. Like they said, Science students love to see visuals. It makes things easier.

So the cupcake cost $3.50 each and if your buy a box of 6, it cost $19. I decided to try the Cookies & Cream cupcake. Sadly, the cupcake was really a no biggie to me. It wasn't that fantastic and I would still prefer Twelve Cupcakes to this.

After which, we went back to Churrosity to see if our Churros were ready and yes, it was! We were so excited!! The long Churros cost $2.50 each and the smallest Churros had a 'Small' and 'Large' cup to it. The large cup cost $4.90 and the small cup, I couldn't exactly remember how much was it, prolly around 3 bucks.

While JM wanted to have hers when she reach home, I took one quick bite from my own cup. HEHE! Couldn't wait to taste how it taste like. And to those who hasn't taste what Churros are like, I found a similar delicacy that taste about the same... Auntie Anne's! Lol!

I had mine with a dip of Chocolate

Till here. You guys can give it a try if you want. For now, I've got to get myself ready. Heading out to Boat Quay with the cousin. So sexcited!

Address:-

Plain Vanilla Bakery

34A Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277691.

Second floor opposite Harry's Bar and above El Patio Mexican Restaurant 

Churrosity - Churros & Frappes

241 Holland Avenue, #01-02 

(next to Crystal Jade), Singapore 278967

XOXO,

Princess Azie Anni ♥

Tying Knot.

Dear Diary,

So today was the day, discussion of tying the knot between Adik & Ressal. It went well, Alhamdulilah. The date is set and everything is clearer now. I can never feel so much happy for the two of them. Really. I have always like Ressal and treated him just like my own brother and of course, I don't think my sister deserve any more better guy than he, himself. Amin!

But beneath this happiness, I can't lie, that deep down, I feel disappointed in myself. What happen to that 8 years of relationship that I hold on to? The dreams, my dreams, our dreams we had, when we were 16. It shattered. I feel cheated, I feel deceived and a little tinge of myself felt that I had enough of all these. I have mix emotions every time. It used to be that I cannot wait for myself to get married to the love of my life and start our own family together but now I start to hate guys and I just totally gave up in love, in marriage. Astaghfirllahalazim! I know I shouldn't be saying all these. Allahua'lam!

And with that, I had teases coming in saying that after Adik, it will be my turn next. Haizz! Boyfriend pun tak ada. But they say, it's always like that. When one started, it'll be contagious and the ball will start to roll. Which is true, it was Boor who got married first and the other cousins just follows right after. Balong got married next, followed by Hisyam, then Aboy and soon it will be Wanie, Lyna and my sister perhaps.

So when the teases come in, I usually respond with a shriek like NO. Lol!  And the auntie always tell me, 'Do not ever do that!!' Okay lah, seriously, who am I to lie? Because Allah SWT knows what is buried right through the bottom of my broken heart. Of course, I WANT to get married, go through that stage like every any other girl would want. I myself, have plans out of what my dream wedding would be like. But those actions I did because I don't want to appear like a desperado with a 'YES YES' face  when people tell me that I'll be next. Can you imagine doing that? Then people will come with a comment saying "Eh, gatal and miang pulak budak ni."

But the question is, WHO WOULD WANT TO MARRY ME?! Really. Who would?! And even if there is any, WILL I WANT TO MARRY HIM?! Marriage is not a laughing matter that you can joke around. Yes, it's easy to get married to any Tom, Dick & Harry but to me, LOVE has to play a part in a relationship before you get married to anyone. I do believe in love after marriage which is something that even Islam encourages. But I cannot picture myself marrying someone whom I don't love and him appearing next to me in my bed or even touch me. Ya Allah! Okay, I know I'm going too deep but really not?! Can you imagine someone doing that to you. Okay, I better stop talking nonsense.

So Mama got pretty upset when I say all those sort. I was just only kidding. I promise, I won't say such stuff anymore. The next time, I will go INSYAALLAH. Doakan lah yang terbaik buat saya. AMIN! Okay? 

And next will be my turn as well okay? Insyaallah. I will never stop praying for Mr. Prince. Maybe he just took a longer route before reaching to me. Allah SWT always has a plan for you, for me, for us, for everyone and He created every human being with their own deserving other half. Allah SWT will always reward you for being patience. I don't mind waiting a little longer if the wait is a fruitful one. Amin!

Till here.

XOXO,

Princess Azie Anni ♥

Prata Ice-Cream

Dear Diary,

I have officially started school yesterday and I am in my 2nd Year 2nd Semester now.  2 more semesters to go and I'll be done with University. Insyaallah! But this year's module is a bit chiminology I must say compared to last semester. Because last semester was all about Microbiology which I am so much familiar with. Guess, I have to do extra revision from now onwards in order to maintain my overall stage mark.

Anyhoos when I came to class yesterday, guess what I got?

Such a sweet surprise! Thank you to whoever you are. Lol! 

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The weather hasn't been too good lately. I am down with a slight fever, sore throat and irritating dry cough as well as Ayah & Mama.  So poor thing. If they are not getting any better by tomorrow, I shall bring them to the doctor and pay for the both of them. And as for me, I shall not waste money on myself and let my immune system do the magic. Guess I overwork myself. Few days straight of working during Christmas, New Year's Holiday and not forgetting over the weekends on Saturday and Sunday as well.

Physically, I am tired but I am still able to move around but mentally, I am exhausted. I am still able to think but sometimes, I tend to make mistake or forget things. Lol! 

To add on Miss M is not helping because it decided to pay a visit together when I'm sick. So can you imagine being sick plus the cramp. And not forgetting cravings that comes along with it. Guess what I feel like having now?

Prata Ice-cream at Al-Azhar

I can't even if I want to because it won't help me with my cough at all. Till here, I shall let you guys enjoy conversations that I have recorded with all the different people actually I converse with. Hehe! And I'm pretty upset over someone. Haiz! But nvm, I shall let it go.

AZ: Eh harun. Year L size t-shirt is it?
HA: Yes. You want to buy for me shirt is it?
AZ: No.
HA: Then why you ask?
AZ: Sorry lah. I only buy for good-looking man onlyyyyy..........and if they are single.
HA: Wah! For once I had it there you know when she said good-looking.
H: Until she mention single is it? You loss it Harun.
HA: Aiyah. I good-looking you know. I'm Tom Cruise.

-_-'

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Mama: This is my daughter.
Some aunty: No lah!! This one Chinese girl lah.
Mama: My daughter lah!!
Some aunty: This one is your mother ah?
AZ: Yah.

Mama is forever debating with stranger that I'm her daughter since I was a baby. -_-'

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Me: Cik, epok-epok $1 cik.
Cik: Okay sayang.
Me: *Handed $10* Cik, sorry. Saya tak ada duit kecil pula.
Cik: Takpe-takpe. Pasal awak lawa sgt kan, utk awak tkpe.

Aunty so sweet.

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Me: kakakkkkk!
Kakak: Eh sayang aku. Eh smlm Public holiday kerja kan?
Me: A'a kak. Smlm Azie kerja.
Kakak: Tu lah, kakak tgk clinic, lampu buka. Aku nak tegur segan pula.
Me: Alahhh, saya sorang aje kat dalam. Kenapa tak masuk aje. Kakak kata holiday cuma cuci toilet tingkat 1 aje kan. Kenapa naik sampai atas pula?
Kakak: Takde. Kakak tahu kau kerja. Takut kau nak pakai toilet. Jadi kakak naik lah cuci kan toilet utk kau.
Me: Ya Allah kak. Buat susah-susah aje. Padan lah saya balik masuk toilet tgk bersihhhhh aje toilet.

So bless.

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AZ: Wah Charlotte! It's going to be a new year soon. 2014! And I'll be here working for 4 years already! Wahh! This is the longest job I've ever been in!
CR: That is because this is your only & first job.

HEHEHEHE!! 

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AZ: *Kept talking and talking and talking
CR: I cannot understand you. It's better for you to stop talking.

Alamak. Talk wrong, never talk also wrong. 

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Conversation with my QC Manager,

AZ: It's going to be 2014 soon!! I'll be working for 4 years already! This is the longest job I have ever been in!!!
CR: That's because this is your only and first job Azie!
AZ: Hehehehe!

Conversation with my Manager,

AZ: Wahhh! It's the eve of New Year already. It's going to be 2014! Remember when they said the world was going to end in 2012. Hahaha!
H: And yes Azie, do you remember when you first started working? You were so shy, so quiet, so afraid. Look at you now, you even tell me off when I do something wrong.
AZ: Opps! HAHAHAHA! You guys taught me well. I learn fast from the best.
H: Well I'm sure you do!

My new year resolution: To talk and annoy my colleagues less too. Hmm... Let me consider. 

XOXO,

Princess Azie Anni ♥

Hi 2014.

Dear Diary,

May this year bring all of us a much better year of success, joy and happiness. Insyaallah.

I don't know what 2014 has in store for me. A tinge of excitement to know what is the good things that Allah SWT has prepared for me but at the same feeling uncertain and not knowing what to expect. I am afraid that I'll go through the same round of disappointment and heart breaks over and over again. Enough of the heartache, enough of all the tears shed, just enough. I want to start my life feeling happy every second, every moment. Like they said, life is too short to feel sad and everybody deserve to be happy.

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”

― Dalai Lama XIV

Nothing special about my New Year resolutions. I had a short list of resolutions last year because I wanted to go easy on myself and because I wanted to make sure I achieve them all. But this year, the list goes on a little bit longer since I am reaching my quarter life crisis and I needed so many things to be done. So in of their order of importance, here you go:-

• To finish paying my school fees at the end of this year
  Really cannot stand how I am not able to save up just because school fees is really taking a toll on me! I have spent almost 20 K just on school fees. 
• To finally graduate and get my Degree.
  If I pass, I'll be graduating this year. :) Amin!
  I wish to graduate with 1st Class of Honours but most importantly, all I am really looking forward is to take picture with my family wearing the graduation robe and that mortar board! OHMYGOOSHH! 
• To put on braces
• To qatam my Qur'an
• To start travelling with any kakis, my cousins especially!
• To start on my riding lesson IF possible.
  Envy my brother who has already start his riding lesson already. Arhh. 
• To start saving up for marriage. HAHAHAHA! Okay whatttttever. Not a rush really since my last resolution contradicts to this resolution over here. Hehe!

Last but not least is,

• To stay single for a year and not to get into any relationship

And this is what my girlfriends actually laugh about when I told them this. Zzz!

Manda: Are you serious?! Single?! For a year?! Haha!
Azie: Oi! I AM! I am serious about this.
Manda: We are talking about Azie here, you know. How can you even manage to stay single, are you even sure?! There are always people after you. Later don't come and tell us that you are attach even before a year okay.
Azie: Hellloooo. I am serioussss, I won't.
Manda: Aiyah, how would you even know.
Hanali: *Roll eyes to Manda* Yah lah, later like someone. Said don't want to be attached then suddenly been in a relationship twice already.
Azie: Really! The expiration date is until September 2014, a year!
Manda: Hahaha! Then the next time, if someone wants to be with you, you tell them, Sorry I cannot be in a relationship now, come back on September 2014 or else my girlfriends will come and find me. Hahaha!
Azie:  
Manda: Maybe by next year, you already got a boyfriend then you just don't want to tell us, then come September 2014 then you tell us, I'm attached girls! Then we'll be like 'Eh how come we don't know anything, then suddenly so fast attach.'
Azie: Hahaha! No. If I am ever attached with anybody, you girls will be the one of the first few to know of course, I promise.

But I was SERIOUS when I said this. To be frank, I have never stayed single for a year for the last 13 years of my life. I just needed a break from all this. It's not easy, it's not the same but I know I'll manage. HEADS UP! I'm quite loving life like this. I have never felt so free, a ME-time. And you'll be surprise with yourself when you learn to LET GO and worry LESS.

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And it is back to school and work tomorrow! Which also means school is starting for me this Friday.  Noooooooooo! And as for work, it doesn't really make any difference to me because I have been working straight the whole of December, Christmas holiday, over the weekend on Saturday, Sunday and now New Year's holidays. Oh wells.

XOXO,

Princess Azie Anni ♥