New job

Yes, I resigned from my previous company and now I' working with my old boss. Salary is not as high as before but there are projects, working flexibility and understanding boss. Previous company is a big company that they only want big project. But the current market of oil and gas is not like it used to be (hope oil and gas industry will bounce back to its original state), so most of  big project is put on hold. I got bored and thus I resigned.

New office is in its renovation period, so I am home based as of now. For the first two weeks its kinda fun to work at home because I can do whatever I want but now, I got bored. No motivation whatsoever to wake up in the morning. Can't wait to be in the office next March!

Other than the full time work as an engineer, I also have side business as an online entrepreneur. It is a business that I run together with my husband. Its kinda fun to work with husband although sometimes we do have disagreement about a lot of stuff but we work through it and come with a good solution. I also like the fact we can motivate each other and constantly thinking on how we can improve more.

Overall the business I must say is not about the money at all. Its the feeling of motivation to be better in something that makes me want to do this. I also learn a lot in business, well after all it is a new experience. I definitely learn new lesson everyday and that is so refreshing!

Come do check us out at @awan.my instagram or search awan.my in Facebook. As of now we are selling long vest which we call it Notch Lapel Long Vest. I will blog about this soon. Hihi.

Ok till then, Assalamualaikum!

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Melaka Wonderland Theme Park Experience

We went to Melaka Wonderland Theme Park in Ayer Keroh, Melaka during the Christmas holiday last year. The theme park is located just beside the Bird Park. In fact, we can just walk to the Bird Park from the car park of the theme park. Basically, no need to remove your car, at least this was what I heard from the theme park speaker.

We planned to go here because it was long weekend and we didn't want to just spend the day lazying around the house in Melaka. Let's utilize our time wisely, shall we? I bought my muslimah swimming suit just the day before we went back to Melaka (hubby is from Melaka) at Haleema Butik in Klang. While Aisyah swimming suit we bought it at A'famosa Factory Outlet in Alor Gajah for RM70 after sale. We both love it! I especially love it because its pink. Hihi.

That morning, we had our breakfast at the nearby Subaidah around 845 am. Aisyah was so cranky that morning because she had to wake up early. Kept feeling unsatisfied with a lot of things. Causing mama and ayah to be bad mood too. Grr.

After breakfast, we went straight to theme park. It's weekend and school holiday, need to hurry. Once arrived, OMG parking almost full at the parking area in front of the entrance. What! People was so fast. We quickly lined up to get our ticket. While queuing, a guy behind me said I can get cheaper ticket buy one free one ticket from someone at the back. They sold it so cheap because school kids suppose to come but they cancelled their event and now had to sell the ticket they bought. While we were contemplating, suddenly that guy said, all the buy one free one ticket had been sold out. Fine.

Aisyah entered free because her height was below 90 cm. While we had to pay RM34.11 per person. Normal price is RM37.90 but we can use our Aeon card and get 10% off.

So off we went inside the theme park.

Oops, before I forgot, don't bother to bring your food and drink inside the theme park because they check your bag quite thoroughly. Another thing, there's changing room just before you reach the beach swim area. I saw so many people changed clothes at the toilet near the kids play area. Not comfortable guys, there's proper changing room down there.

Our focus that day was just on Aisyah because we wanted her to feel happy playing with water. Alhamdulillah she enjoyed it. We just went to kids area, the beach area and the canal area. We didn't rush our time there, leisurely playing with Aisyah.

Basically we spent 2 hours in Melaka Wonderland Theme Park. Overall what I can say this theme park is so average. Nothing special about it. They should improve the decoration of the theme park. Example, at the canal area, it is just the canal. No special effect like sound effect or animal figurine at the side. Will we repeat going here? Maybe, if with another baby. Haha.

Ooops, midway during walking to the beach area, my slipper's strap broke. So my husband let me borrow his slipper. So sweet of him. I hadn't use that slipper for quite some time. I guessed it got worn out.

I bought fries and mineral water at the cafe just beside the kids area. Couldn't remember the price exactly but I think the price for the fries was RM4.50. The portion was quite a lot. I guess it was quite reasonable. Aisyah ate quite a lot. Maybe she was hungry due to all the playing with water.

Okay one picture.



Till then, Assalamualaikum.

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2015 Recap

What was the biggest thing happens to me this year?

I couldn't recall at all anything that big but I'm loving it because I am an average people who doesn't like drama or anything so massive in life.

In 2015, my husband and I managed to buy a house of which we can only enter it on 2017 since it is still in development phase. We also managed to register for Hajj for the three of us. We also plan to start a small business, just to do something that meaningful to us, something that we can work hard and be proud of. Hopefully we can start it on 2016.

For my 2015 resolution, I had like 15 resolution but I can say only three I managed to achieve which are registered for Hajj, be more positive and have less expectation. Some of it I did but I didn't do it continuously and with istiqamah like read Quran after prayer, solat Dhuha (but I did at office most of the time), solat on time (sigh), wake up early (boo! ), lose weight (haha, not success yet), cook 1 new recipe every week (I did cook new recipe but I only cook for my baby, hehe), grooming/supplement (sigh) and save more money in bank. I think good relationship I can't say I achieve it because there's one time I treat  service customer personnel badly. Sorry! Won't do it again!

I'm sure 2016 will be quite challenging due to the career change, start new business and get pregnant. Yes, I want to get pregnant next year. It's about time, I can't leave my daughter alone for so many years. She needs sibling too. I hope I can stay positive throughout the year and keep myself strong!

Okay peeps, that's it! Bye. Assalamualaikum.

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Happy 3rd Anniversary to us!

It was our anniversary last Monday 30th November. Alhamdulillah we've been together for 3 years, going through marriage which has all that bittersweet.

During the first year of our marriage, life was quite tough, our salaries were small and we had quite a lot of commitment. The marriage loan, student loan, car loan and a few more. We also had to prepare for the birth of our newborn baby. Every month during my pregnancy period, my husband will set aside RM500 for the baby expenses. Me on the other hand, had to pay quite a bit of money which I loan from my mom. Alhamdulillah praise to Allah, we managed to handle everything smoothly.

Now in our 3rd year together, we managed to tick a few of our plan like register for Hajj even for my daughter and also bought a house. Alhamdulillah, eventhough they were small step but I am so grateful.

At this stage of my life now, I feel so blessed to have my husband and my daughter. Whenever I saw their face when they sleep I feel really grateful to Allah who has provided me with all this.

Of course, in marriage there were times where I felt down and unhappy too. It happened especially when I was tired. Example I wanted to do a lot of house chores but things like my daughter crying was slowing things down. I got mad and vent it out at my husband. Pushing him to do a lot of things when he himself was tired too. Guys has their limits too. And that cause us to fight. What I learn from this is if you feel tired, just take a break. Stop doing the house chores and attend to your family first.

Just chill. And as a woman, control what you said.

I think I am quite lucky to have him as my husband. He helps a lot with the house chores, take a good care of me and my daughter, I can talk with him about everything, respects my family and of course he always love me.

So for our anniversary, we took one day leave and went dating to Sogo. Haha. I know. But I wanted to buy a handbag. We had lobster for our lunch at Manhattan Fish and bought groceries afterwards. One week before, we also went dating. A very simple dating. Plan B for lunch and Mockingjay Part 2 for movie.

I hope as we grow old we will always make effort to have some time alone together holding hands and watch movies.

Happy anniversary sayang. I will always love you.

Till then, Assalamualaikum.

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