I won't be doing the drawing challenge part 2 since next year will be a very important year. I have to really focus on my studies. But for those who are interested in the challenge, feel free to try it here ;) Have fun !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Tears of Terengganu
Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera.
Finally settled down at home after my family trip to Terengganu for 4 days 3 nights. Mind you, it's the monsoon season there right now so you can imagine how wet it was for the past 4 days. It was raining non-stop and the sun was nowhere to be seen. The weather too eventually got to my mood and made me homesick as ever. Despite the weather, it was a great place with unique foods and shopping treats, especially the batik stalls :)
I'm just going to cut to the chase on my trip there. We went to eat at this warung called Poklong near the Terengganu Airport to eat ICT which stands for Ikan Celup Tepung. There wasn't just fish but also a variety of seafood like squid and stingrays. Surprisingly, the fried seafood didn't feel heavy and greasy but light and crunchy, while still preserving the freshness of the seafood. It was really enjoyable to eat it on a wet day.
Then we went to tour the famous Pasar Payang. Not the new building facing the sea but the old building with its lively environment, where people gather to sell and buy goods to bring home. Even during these rainy season, the pile of durians still have its place to shine under the rows of tent placed in front of the market. Sadly, I didn't eat them during the trip *sobs*. Instead we went to buy songket and batik for ourselves at Stall 50 next to the stairs. My parents specifically went to buy those at this stall because they've went there before and were really satisfied with the quality. I have to admit, we spent 3 hours there just picking songket and batik. We really did a mess there haha.
After purchasing the songket and batik, we went around sightseeing the pasar. Me and my sister went to buy some souviniers for keepsake. I bought myself a stuffed fluffy penyu :3 haha.
And then more stories on food. We went to had lunch at the pasar too. I tried this dish called 'maggie sup' at a small food stall. It's basically maggie and sup tulang mixed together. Plus a little extra which was the chicken feet. Okay, this had to be one of my first and last experience eating it. To be honest, I don't like chicken feet. It felt slimy and bony(?) *shivers*. I'd prefer stomach, yumm.
Then nearby our hotel, there was a row of stalls selling ais krim goreng. I have to admit, it was pretty good. The outer layer was like some kind of fried bread and the inside had all the lovely ice cream, ready to melt in your mouth once you bite it.
On our way back, we went to kedai keropok lekor 008 to buy some keropok lekor for house supply. If you were ever in Terengganu, never miss to buy the keropok lekor. It is a delicacy there :) and the keropok lekor 008 is one of the stalls that sell delicious piping hot keropok lekor. We bought around 8 packets so that we can distribute among friends and family at home. Plus the bottles of special sos to dip in the keropok lekor.
So yeah, that was how our trip to Terengganu was. Lots of eating and raining (and weight gaining -____-).
Thanks for reading ^^
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
A clip of the sea during monsoon season
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| The sea |
I'm just going to cut to the chase on my trip there. We went to eat at this warung called Poklong near the Terengganu Airport to eat ICT which stands for Ikan Celup Tepung. There wasn't just fish but also a variety of seafood like squid and stingrays. Surprisingly, the fried seafood didn't feel heavy and greasy but light and crunchy, while still preserving the freshness of the seafood. It was really enjoyable to eat it on a wet day.
Then we went to tour the famous Pasar Payang. Not the new building facing the sea but the old building with its lively environment, where people gather to sell and buy goods to bring home. Even during these rainy season, the pile of durians still have its place to shine under the rows of tent placed in front of the market. Sadly, I didn't eat them during the trip *sobs*. Instead we went to buy songket and batik for ourselves at Stall 50 next to the stairs. My parents specifically went to buy those at this stall because they've went there before and were really satisfied with the quality. I have to admit, we spent 3 hours there just picking songket and batik. We really did a mess there haha.
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| Penyu :3 |
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| Maggie sup |
Then nearby our hotel, there was a row of stalls selling ais krim goreng. I have to admit, it was pretty good. The outer layer was like some kind of fried bread and the inside had all the lovely ice cream, ready to melt in your mouth once you bite it.
On our way back, we went to kedai keropok lekor 008 to buy some keropok lekor for house supply. If you were ever in Terengganu, never miss to buy the keropok lekor. It is a delicacy there :) and the keropok lekor 008 is one of the stalls that sell delicious piping hot keropok lekor. We bought around 8 packets so that we can distribute among friends and family at home. Plus the bottles of special sos to dip in the keropok lekor.
On our way back. We had to go through the flood.
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| Pictures of the flood |
Thanks for reading ^^
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| Masjid Kristal |
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| Meriam beranak |
Favorite quotation
"..La Takhaf Wa La Tahzan Innallaha Ma'ana.."
Be not afraid or sad, surely Allah is with us. (Al-Quran 9:40)
violins, trombones, tickets and music.
YESTERDAY NIGHT WAS MAGICAL AND I'LL NEVER FORGET IT.
THANKS GUYS :3
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
THANKS GUYS :3
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Out and about
Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera :)
Had a small reunion with the girls - Aini, Lisa and Elisa today. Oh, and Lisa's boyfriend, Adly was present as well. It started out a bit awkward at first since we barely known Adly and he would talk to Lisa only. Boyfriend Lisa shy shy haha. So yeah, we went to watch Pitch Perfect at SP MBO. Aini was literally laughing throughout the movie. She kept saying the main actor was cute, which was partially true. I think it was his charms haha.
Then after the movie, we went for lunch at Sushi King. I was picky about the plates I choose, since the colours represented the price. and PURPLE WAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE D: I only took one purple plate teheee. And my weird eating habits were displayed during lunch. I have a knack with chopsticks :B Speaking of chopsticks, I was reminded of the way Aini split hers in half lol. Aini was interested in trying the plates of sushi rotating on the bar while Lisa and Elisa debated on the "correct" way to eat sushi. Lisa liked hers dipped in a mix of salty soy sauce, sweet soy sauce and wasabi. Elisa on the other hand like hers naturally the way it was presented. As for me, I like mine with loads of wasabi (Y) . And Adly, he didn't eat much. He kept on staring at Lisa (caught you red handed). You have to eat dude, YOU'RE SO SKINNY :O btw, I like staring at Lisa while she's eating haha *flutters eyelids*
Then we went to the CD store. Really liked hearing to the playlist that had the CDs on display, especially the jazz collection. Each of us was like "Oh I want this but sadly I have little money to spend on". Haa someday guys, someday. After that we headed to MPH for a while. I got my sister a book. Sadly it wasn't the one that she had been searching for though. But nevertheless, she was happy with it :) And the last stop, we went to Yamaha. I took it we were there for 30 minutes plus minus I guess. I've never been inside a Yamaha music store for that long, my violin class is exceptional. That got me breathless huhu...
Then we departed by train back to SA. Lisa and Elisa were two kanak-kanak ribena on the train. First timers lol *0* I was like that too when I took the train for the first time. On our way back, all of us kind of broke the ice and could talk with each other a bit comfortably. Which was a good sign. When we reached our station, we had a bit of a teary departure. Hey, stay strong okay. I hate to see your tears run down your cheeks. I just want to tell you guys that I care for you guys like my own family <3
Overall, it was a nice day. I had fun and relived my life as a teenager for a while again. Thank you guys for today. It was memorable and beautiful :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Had a small reunion with the girls - Aini, Lisa and Elisa today. Oh, and Lisa's boyfriend, Adly was present as well. It started out a bit awkward at first since we barely known Adly and he would talk to Lisa only. Boyfriend Lisa shy shy haha. So yeah, we went to watch Pitch Perfect at SP MBO. Aini was literally laughing throughout the movie. She kept saying the main actor was cute, which was partially true. I think it was his charms haha.
Then after the movie, we went for lunch at Sushi King. I was picky about the plates I choose, since the colours represented the price. and PURPLE WAS THE MOST EXPENSIVE D: I only took one purple plate teheee. And my weird eating habits were displayed during lunch. I have a knack with chopsticks :B Speaking of chopsticks, I was reminded of the way Aini split hers in half lol. Aini was interested in trying the plates of sushi rotating on the bar while Lisa and Elisa debated on the "correct" way to eat sushi. Lisa liked hers dipped in a mix of salty soy sauce, sweet soy sauce and wasabi. Elisa on the other hand like hers naturally the way it was presented. As for me, I like mine with loads of wasabi (Y) . And Adly, he didn't eat much. He kept on staring at Lisa (caught you red handed). You have to eat dude, YOU'RE SO SKINNY :O btw, I like staring at Lisa while she's eating haha *flutters eyelids*
Then we went to the CD store. Really liked hearing to the playlist that had the CDs on display, especially the jazz collection. Each of us was like "Oh I want this but sadly I have little money to spend on". Haa someday guys, someday. After that we headed to MPH for a while. I got my sister a book. Sadly it wasn't the one that she had been searching for though. But nevertheless, she was happy with it :) And the last stop, we went to Yamaha. I took it we were there for 30 minutes plus minus I guess. I've never been inside a Yamaha music store for that long, my violin class is exceptional. That got me breathless huhu...
Then we departed by train back to SA. Lisa and Elisa were two kanak-kanak ribena on the train. First timers lol *0* I was like that too when I took the train for the first time. On our way back, all of us kind of broke the ice and could talk with each other a bit comfortably. Which was a good sign. When we reached our station, we had a bit of a teary departure. Hey, stay strong okay. I hate to see your tears run down your cheeks. I just want to tell you guys that I care for you guys like my own family <3
Overall, it was a nice day. I had fun and relived my life as a teenager for a while again. Thank you guys for today. It was memorable and beautiful :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Sir Leon...and a bit of the knights of Camelot and Merlin
Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera.
I'm just here to spam on some Sir Leon pictures. Honestly, my favourite knight in Camelot *0*
and here comes the smirks...
let's say my level of fangirling just went sky rocket.
Since Sir Leon is immortal...
why don't we suggest to do...
That would certainly brighten up my day :)
Since I'm in a good mood, let me share with you guys some pictures of the knights of Camelot~
and to end this post, let's have a bit of laugh eh? :3
*source of pictures are from tumblr
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
I'm just here to spam on some Sir Leon pictures. Honestly, my favourite knight in Camelot *0*
and here comes the smirks...
let's say my level of fangirling just went sky rocket.
Since Sir Leon is immortal...
why don't we suggest to do...
That would certainly brighten up my day :)
Since I'm in a good mood, let me share with you guys some pictures of the knights of Camelot~
and to end this post, let's have a bit of laugh eh? :3
*source of pictures are from tumblr
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
1434 Hijrah
Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera.
Salam Maal Hijrah to all muslims ! A new year has dawn before us, so let us make this year better than it was before. A reminder for me first and foremost. Let's pray for a brighter future in this dunya and the afterlife and may Allah bless us all with his hidayah and mercy.
Recently, my timeline has been filled with tweets supporting hashtags like '#PrayForGaza', 'Gaza', 'Palestine', and 'May Allah'. Even though we have entered a new year, our muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine are still suffering from war. I ask for a tiny bit of kindness, pray for them in your prayers. InsyaAllah, our prayers will help them with Allah's power.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Salam Maal Hijrah to all muslims ! A new year has dawn before us, so let us make this year better than it was before. A reminder for me first and foremost. Let's pray for a brighter future in this dunya and the afterlife and may Allah bless us all with his hidayah and mercy.
Recently, my timeline has been filled with tweets supporting hashtags like '#PrayForGaza', 'Gaza', 'Palestine', and 'May Allah'. Even though we have entered a new year, our muslim brothers and sisters in Palestine are still suffering from war. I ask for a tiny bit of kindness, pray for them in your prayers. InsyaAllah, our prayers will help them with Allah's power.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
30 Day Drawing Challenge Take 2
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
SPM 2012
Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera.
I just want to say GOOD LUCK to my form 5 seniors and to all form 5 students who are going to sit for their SPM papers starting from tomorrow. Be confident in yourself and stay focus. Give it your all for the final battle !
And as a friendly advice, eat your breakfast daily and drink lots of mineral water. Stay healthy and don't forget to perform your prayers :)
*sprinkles fairy dust*
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
I just want to say GOOD LUCK to my form 5 seniors and to all form 5 students who are going to sit for their SPM papers starting from tomorrow. Be confident in yourself and stay focus. Give it your all for the final battle !
And as a friendly advice, eat your breakfast daily and drink lots of mineral water. Stay healthy and don't forget to perform your prayers :)
*sprinkles fairy dust*
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
School holidays
Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera.
School term for this year officially ended yesterday at 12.30 p.m.. There was nothing much at school. Had to return back the borrowed textbooks and did the health interview thingy. Then by 9 a.m., went to KFC with Aini, Lisa, Hazirah and Jevine. I was a bit (well a lot actually) chickened out to go outside school boundaries when school hasn't even ended yet. But the teachers were so busy getting ready for the holidays and there was no one to look after us anyway. So there we were, with a carefree heart, heading towards KFC. We had a nice loooooong chat and lunch, not to mention with Hazirah's slapstick comedy with the potato wedges xD Then we found out that my phone had recorded an hour worth of conversation. Lisa punca ! haha. Confession hour, my voice sounds like a man's voice from the recording. NO :O
Then later in the evening, I went to take my sister's report card. And I got an earful of sorrowful complaints from the teachers about their hard work to keep up with the PBS system -,- I'm sorry teacher but I came there as a representative for my sister, not as a school student. At least treat me like you treat other parents. I'm growing up too you know. So that's how I spent my last day at school. As I said earlier, it was nothing much. But I can guarantee you, I'll miss my friends so much during this school holidays.
Take care guys !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
School term for this year officially ended yesterday at 12.30 p.m.. There was nothing much at school. Had to return back the borrowed textbooks and did the health interview thingy. Then by 9 a.m., went to KFC with Aini, Lisa, Hazirah and Jevine. I was a bit (well a lot actually) chickened out to go outside school boundaries when school hasn't even ended yet. But the teachers were so busy getting ready for the holidays and there was no one to look after us anyway. So there we were, with a carefree heart, heading towards KFC. We had a nice loooooong chat and lunch, not to mention with Hazirah's slapstick comedy with the potato wedges xD Then we found out that my phone had recorded an hour worth of conversation. Lisa punca ! haha. Confession hour, my voice sounds like a man's voice from the recording. NO :O
Then later in the evening, I went to take my sister's report card. And I got an earful of sorrowful complaints from the teachers about their hard work to keep up with the PBS system -,- I'm sorry teacher but I came there as a representative for my sister, not as a school student. At least treat me like you treat other parents. I'm growing up too you know. So that's how I spent my last day at school. As I said earlier, it was nothing much. But I can guarantee you, I'll miss my friends so much during this school holidays.
Take care guys !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Finals
Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera.
Exam fever is back again ! and this time we're really following the SPM time format. One month of exam papers is enough to kill a student right? Theory approved. I've got nothing much to say in this post. Just letting you know that I'm not studying whilst exam papers are coming in another 10+ hours. Oh well, you only live once ! haha.
nahh, I'll read my books okay? don't worry :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Exam fever is back again ! and this time we're really following the SPM time format. One month of exam papers is enough to kill a student right? Theory approved. I've got nothing much to say in this post. Just letting you know that I'm not studying whilst exam papers are coming in another 10+ hours. Oh well, you only live once ! haha.
nahh, I'll read my books okay? don't worry :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Practice session again
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
I'm just going to write a short blog post for today. Although I have numerous more stories to share about the past weeks, I'm not really in the perfect mood (?) to do it. Well never mind.
At school today, we had a rehearsal for Hari Anugerah Kokurikulum on the 22nd September which is tomorrow. It was a wasted rehearsal for me since we didn't actually go on stage and acah-acah receive the certificate because the form 5 and form 3 were still sitting for their trials. But on the bright side, I get to skip class (Y) haha. Then by evening, I had practice session again with SSAAS Marching Band ! Gaaahhh, I miss everyone so badly. Not to mention my eupho ! I was overjoyed to play it again :) Plus with my two eupho buddies who really made my day, Mao and Charip. I had a "mini competition" with Mao to see who can remember the fingerings and play it on the eupho. Mao won as expected. Man, I have to study back all those songs. Just you wait, I will have my revenge Mao muahahaha >:D After that, Mao had to go practice with the cymbals while me and Charip had a revision session on the other songs. It was fun to play along with Charip, although I think he was a bit shy (?) to try and tag along when he couldn't get the fingerings right. It's okay Charip, practice makes perfect :) I see he's been very hardworking in trying to improve his eupho playing skills, so I am very relieved about it. Ganbate Charip-san ! Well, that's how my day was. It wasn't anything special but all those smiles and laughter really made my day :3
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
I'm just going to write a short blog post for today. Although I have numerous more stories to share about the past weeks, I'm not really in the perfect mood (?) to do it. Well never mind.
At school today, we had a rehearsal for Hari Anugerah Kokurikulum on the 22nd September which is tomorrow. It was a wasted rehearsal for me since we didn't actually go on stage and acah-acah receive the certificate because the form 5 and form 3 were still sitting for their trials. But on the bright side, I get to skip class (Y) haha. Then by evening, I had practice session again with SSAAS Marching Band ! Gaaahhh, I miss everyone so badly. Not to mention my eupho ! I was overjoyed to play it again :) Plus with my two eupho buddies who really made my day, Mao and Charip. I had a "mini competition" with Mao to see who can remember the fingerings and play it on the eupho. Mao won as expected. Man, I have to study back all those songs. Just you wait, I will have my revenge Mao muahahaha >:D After that, Mao had to go practice with the cymbals while me and Charip had a revision session on the other songs. It was fun to play along with Charip, although I think he was a bit shy (?) to try and tag along when he couldn't get the fingerings right. It's okay Charip, practice makes perfect :) I see he's been very hardworking in trying to improve his eupho playing skills, so I am very relieved about it. Ganbate Charip-san ! Well, that's how my day was. It wasn't anything special but all those smiles and laughter really made my day :3
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| Kiyoshi, Mao, Charip SSAAS band euphonists |
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Selamat Hari Malaysia
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
It's a peaceful Monday morning. Not the usual get up at 6 in the morning and getting ready for a long welcome-back-to-reality school day. Today, the whole state in Malaysia are given the day off to celebrate Hari Malaysia which was on the 16th of September. Hari Malaysia is a symbol of the unity of Semenanjung Malaysia, North Borneo (Sabah), Sarawak and Singapore on 16 September 1963 to form the federation of Malaysia. It was supposed to be celebrated on 31 August 1963 to coincide with the 6th Merdeka Day but due to several issues, Hari Malaysia was delayed and celebrated on the 16th of September instead. This day was made a public holiday on the year 2010 by the 6th Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak.
I hope our country stays in an everlasting peace environment and strives towards a better, spiritually balanced and cultured coloured future.
With lots of hope,
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
SELAMAT HARI MALAYSIA !
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| picture credits to http://www.trekearth.com |
It's a peaceful Monday morning. Not the usual get up at 6 in the morning and getting ready for a long welcome-back-to-reality school day. Today, the whole state in Malaysia are given the day off to celebrate Hari Malaysia which was on the 16th of September. Hari Malaysia is a symbol of the unity of Semenanjung Malaysia, North Borneo (Sabah), Sarawak and Singapore on 16 September 1963 to form the federation of Malaysia. It was supposed to be celebrated on 31 August 1963 to coincide with the 6th Merdeka Day but due to several issues, Hari Malaysia was delayed and celebrated on the 16th of September instead. This day was made a public holiday on the year 2010 by the 6th Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak.
I hope our country stays in an everlasting peace environment and strives towards a better, spiritually balanced and cultured coloured future.
With lots of hope,
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Black Coffee
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
*Suddenly got inspired to write out my blog tonight*
It was a normal day at school today, nothing out of the ordinary. The normal Maroon 5 'what goes around comes around' cycle as I would prefer to describe. After school, I went to Aini's house to discuss about our television-style presentation which is going to be presented tomorrow. I'm doing it with Aini and Lisa. As usual, we ended up discussing a teeny bit of it (plus my bit of nagging about it) and were distracted with minor stuff like the IKEA catalog and interestingly, our pretend-marriage-life lol. Then at around 4 p.m., I dozed off at the small corner of Aini's room then followed by Lisa and Aini. I have to say, I needed the short nap and it was as Lisa described - BEST NAP-OVER EVAH, which I totally agree. Thanks Aini for lending your hospitality ;) Then I went back home and did all the usual stuff a student would do. I'm currently reading guide lines on how to write a script news-style while drinking a mug of black coffee. Wish us luck for tomorrow's presentation!
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
It was a normal day at school today, nothing out of the ordinary. The normal Maroon 5 'what goes around comes around' cycle as I would prefer to describe. After school, I went to Aini's house to discuss about our television-style presentation which is going to be presented tomorrow. I'm doing it with Aini and Lisa. As usual, we ended up discussing a teeny bit of it (plus my bit of nagging about it) and were distracted with minor stuff like the IKEA catalog and interestingly, our pretend-marriage-life lol. Then at around 4 p.m., I dozed off at the small corner of Aini's room then followed by Lisa and Aini. I have to say, I needed the short nap and it was as Lisa described - BEST NAP-OVER EVAH, which I totally agree. Thanks Aini for lending your hospitality ;) Then I went back home and did all the usual stuff a student would do. I'm currently reading guide lines on how to write a script news-style while drinking a mug of black coffee. Wish us luck for tomorrow's presentation!
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Books
Propping open my school books and doing a bit of revision before going down for dinner.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Spoon
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera
I'm just going to write a short entry post today. It's been such an emotional week for me. Is it normal for a teenager to feel all the emotions in the world at one go? or like Hermione once said - "Just because you've got the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have."
I can't stand myself, I'll keep on rethinking it until I feel numb. Lisa says I have to talk it out with that person. But I really don't have the courage to do it. Besides, I feel so guilty because I think I'm such a huge distraction to this person's study. And this person is in the middle of a trial examination.
I'm really sorry but you really mean so much to me. May Allah bless you. Thank you for coming into my life. I've cherished every moment we've spent together and I hope we'll go on growing up to respect each other.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
I'm just going to write a short entry post today. It's been such an emotional week for me. Is it normal for a teenager to feel all the emotions in the world at one go? or like Hermione once said - "Just because you've got the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have."
I can't stand myself, I'll keep on rethinking it until I feel numb. Lisa says I have to talk it out with that person. But I really don't have the courage to do it. Besides, I feel so guilty because I think I'm such a huge distraction to this person's study. And this person is in the middle of a trial examination.
I'm really sorry but you really mean so much to me. May Allah bless you. Thank you for coming into my life. I've cherished every moment we've spent together and I hope we'll go on growing up to respect each other.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Good Morning Malaysia !
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
Good morning and Salam Jumaat :) On such a blessed Friday, the parade at Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur went on smoothly. Alhamdulillah the weather was cloudy so I guess it wasn't too hot. First and foremost, a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our school drum line for participating in the Merdeka parade event ! Was worrying about our school drum line that went to perform there this morning. They had rehearsals starting from 5 in the morning since Monday until Wednesday and then came back to school to practice marching with us in the evening. Imagine the lack of sleep they must have had. After this you guys can take a long rest okay ;)
Here's a video clip that I took this morning from the tv. I was so participating in the drum line performance but only to be disappointed with the cameraman shooting all those crappy b-boy or break dancing or whatever you call dance -,-" Anyway, just enjoy the beat and rhythm performed by the combination of 1 Malaysia schools drum lines :D
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Good morning and Salam Jumaat :) On such a blessed Friday, the parade at Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur went on smoothly. Alhamdulillah the weather was cloudy so I guess it wasn't too hot. First and foremost, a huge CONGRATULATIONS to our school drum line for participating in the Merdeka parade event ! Was worrying about our school drum line that went to perform there this morning. They had rehearsals starting from 5 in the morning since Monday until Wednesday and then came back to school to practice marching with us in the evening. Imagine the lack of sleep they must have had. After this you guys can take a long rest okay ;)
Here's a video clip that I took this morning from the tv. I was so participating in the drum line performance but only to be disappointed with the cameraman shooting all those crappy b-boy or break dancing or whatever you call dance -,-" Anyway, just enjoy the beat and rhythm performed by the combination of 1 Malaysia schools drum lines :D
Selamat Menyambut Merdeka kali ke-55 !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
MERDEKA !
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
As a Malaysian, I hope that this day marks as a reminder to all of us to appreciate our warriors who fought for our freedom. We should also help raise and guide the future generation to build a better Malaysia that is striving for modernisation with a touch of tradition and most importantly spiritually constructed.
Alhamdulillah, yesterday's performance was satisfying. We joined the Ambang Merdeka parade at Dataran Kemerdekaan. It was a tiring and mentally stressful week but we managed to pull it off and give our best performance to the crowd. And Alhamdulillah, SSAAS Band won 1st PLACE in the parade competition ! 2nd goes to Kwang Hua and 3rd goes to High School Klang. Congratulations to all the band that participated in the parade. We made it a meaningful night for our country.
As we were on our way home, the fireworks started to release so my dad parked the car and we went out to see. It was a brilliant masterpiece-the bunga raya firework !
Plus an added bonus, a video of our performance last night. It's just a fraction of the song but I hope that it satisfies your viewing pleasure ;) Enjoy !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
HAPPY 55TH INDEPENDENCE DAY MALAYSIA !
May our country be bless with peace and unity for many years to come.
As a Malaysian, I hope that this day marks as a reminder to all of us to appreciate our warriors who fought for our freedom. We should also help raise and guide the future generation to build a better Malaysia that is striving for modernisation with a touch of tradition and most importantly spiritually constructed.
Alhamdulillah, yesterday's performance was satisfying. We joined the Ambang Merdeka parade at Dataran Kemerdekaan. It was a tiring and mentally stressful week but we managed to pull it off and give our best performance to the crowd. And Alhamdulillah, SSAAS Band won 1st PLACE in the parade competition ! 2nd goes to Kwang Hua and 3rd goes to High School Klang. Congratulations to all the band that participated in the parade. We made it a meaningful night for our country.
As we were on our way home, the fireworks started to release so my dad parked the car and we went out to see. It was a brilliant masterpiece-the bunga raya firework !
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| the almost-finished bunga raya firework ! |
Plus an added bonus, a video of our performance last night. It's just a fraction of the song but I hope that it satisfies your viewing pleasure ;) Enjoy !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Day 6 : Kittens !
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
Hehe, meet Sato Poyo~ :3 I was browsing trough random anime shows when I stumbled upon Poyopoyo. So I clicked it and watched from episode 1 until episode 21 (waiting for episode 22 to publish ><). Throughout the episodes, this neko never failed to make me squeal. It was just too adorable ! So round and charming. I got kind of addicted to its unique meow and kept on replaying the episodes just to hear it again and again XD Hurmm, I think I'm gonna google around and see if I can get the meow as a ringtone. Definitely a keeper for me, hiyaa~
Oyasumi miina ! :D
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Hehe, meet Sato Poyo~ :3 I was browsing trough random anime shows when I stumbled upon Poyopoyo. So I clicked it and watched from episode 1 until episode 21 (waiting for episode 22 to publish ><). Throughout the episodes, this neko never failed to make me squeal. It was just too adorable ! So round and charming. I got kind of addicted to its unique meow and kept on replaying the episodes just to hear it again and again XD Hurmm, I think I'm gonna google around and see if I can get the meow as a ringtone. Definitely a keeper for me, hiyaa~
Oyasumi miina ! :D
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Day 5 : A 3 scene comic
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
Ummm, better to read my comic first. Then I'll babble on about it ;)
I'm not sure how it'll give an impact to you but I hope it was a passable comic (pretty please haha). This scene had happened to me a few weeks back *blush* I thought of drawing a human figure about this scene but I'd draw the exact details and place when this happen and it'll be like telling everyone who I like. Yes, I do have a crush on someone currently. But it'll just stay as that, no more no less I guess. For now, study is important. Plus a bit of butterfly feeling. Hey, I am a teenager :B
Another post coming up tonight. Going to solat and head out after this. See ya !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Ummm, better to read my comic first. Then I'll babble on about it ;)
I'm not sure how it'll give an impact to you but I hope it was a passable comic (pretty please haha). This scene had happened to me a few weeks back *blush* I thought of drawing a human figure about this scene but I'd draw the exact details and place when this happen and it'll be like telling everyone who I like. Yes, I do have a crush on someone currently. But it'll just stay as that, no more no less I guess. For now, study is important. Plus a bit of butterfly feeling. Hey, I am a teenager :B
Another post coming up tonight. Going to solat and head out after this. See ya !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Day 4 : Favourite movie character
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
It's mid term break for 2 weeks. And the first week is almost ending which sucks because I was hoping that time would move slowly so I can cuddle more in my bed. But apparently I got so many things to settle this week before I go for band camp. Wait, highlight that again - BAND CAMP. Yeah, super excited 8D
Okay, back to the main topic. I can keep on babbling non stop about my current situation and end up writing a long essay haha. So, here's my drawing :D
I don't actually have a favourite movie character. But if any of my friends ask what movie I like, I'd automatically say Harry Potter. The story line really gave an impact on me. I still remember when I was in primary school, I remembered every detail of the story. But it's been years since I've read the series so I can't remember some of the stories anymore. One thing for sure, Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban was my favourite book :)
Okay, about my drawing of Harry. I wanted to do a chibi Harry but it turned out like this. I took my time and learned from a video where she drew the chibi Harry (which was really cute!). And as a result, mine turned out not as cute as I hoped it would -________- But I guess I have to be happy with it. I did put in some effort to draw it *pats on the shoulder*
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
It's mid term break for 2 weeks. And the first week is almost ending which sucks because I was hoping that time would move slowly so I can cuddle more in my bed. But apparently I got so many things to settle this week before I go for band camp. Wait, highlight that again - BAND CAMP. Yeah, super excited 8D
Okay, back to the main topic. I can keep on babbling non stop about my current situation and end up writing a long essay haha. So, here's my drawing :D
I don't actually have a favourite movie character. But if any of my friends ask what movie I like, I'd automatically say Harry Potter. The story line really gave an impact on me. I still remember when I was in primary school, I remembered every detail of the story. But it's been years since I've read the series so I can't remember some of the stories anymore. One thing for sure, Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban was my favourite book :)
Okay, about my drawing of Harry. I wanted to do a chibi Harry but it turned out like this. I took my time and learned from a video where she drew the chibi Harry (which was really cute!). And as a result, mine turned out not as cute as I hoped it would -________- But I guess I have to be happy with it. I did put in some effort to draw it *pats on the shoulder*
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Add Maths
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
Good morning~ ! Such a lazy Saturday as always. But I can't slack off for the upcoming 2 weeks, have to study for exams. And next week papers are all the heavy subjects which will be using my left brain to the max. I hope I don't go bald memorizing all the formulas and diagrams o.o
Anyway, I'm gonna write a blog post about this one interesting paper which is *drumroll* ADD MATHS. Yeah, this was my first encounter with a paper that literally made me had my mental breakdown during an exam. AND I HAVE NEVER EVER GAVE UP ON A PAPER DURING EXAM BEFORE IN MY LIFE.
Add maths paper was on last Thursday 10/5/2012. It had two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. I thought, hey, maybe if I did notes and understand the sequence of the formula, I can probably scrape through and get a C-. So I did some reading and notes based on my textbook. I started my revision at 9 p.m. and finished by 12 midnight because my eyes were already aching. And my so called 'speed revision' ended up with me only understanding 2 chapters and the paper is gonna ask questions until CHAPTER 5 ! I knew I was dead for this paper.
Thursday morning, I had this grey cloud hung right above my head. I knew today wasn't gonna be a great day, and it turned out to be not a great day but a DREADFUL DAY =_= Right before assembly, I speed read through chapter 4 and 5, hoping that my brain would have instant photographic memory which was impossible to ask for. And then we went up to class and I still manage to scrape a bit more on logarithm with Iffah's help (THANK YOU !) before sitting for Paper 1. It was a 2 hour period paper and Alhamdulillah, Paper 1 was kinda okay. There were some rough spots but Paper 1 was mainly about chapter 1 and chapter 2 which I did notes on :)
Then we had our recess for 20 minutes. Oh yeah, forgot to mention that I had bread as breakfast. What's the connection between bread and Add maths right? Well, I usually have rice for breakfast. Yeah, typical asian (Y) But my mom was in her mogok-to-cook mood so she just prepared bread and eggs for breakfast. And surprisingly, my tummy didn't grumble for food during Paper 1. My hypothesis : my body was just too shocked with Add maths. Which was so HYPOTHESIS ACCEPTED. I had nuggets during recess just to fill in my tummy and avoid having gastric.
And then my nightmares begin, PAPER 2. I was scanning through the paper and suddenly there was this weird feeling which overtook my body. I suddenly felt NO MOOD TO ANSWER THE PAPER ._. When the exam started, everyone was scribbling down formulas and writing down answers but I was staring blankly at the paper and then stared blankly at the class. I didn't know why I did that ! Even Lisa noticed that I was staring blankly and not doing anything which she said was really un-me. I just gave up on Paper 2. If it weren't to be exam, I would have send in my answer sheet empty. The questions were like alien language to me and I answered everything without my brain calculating a single thing. I just poured out and mixed in every single formula that I knew and I didn't give a damn care of what the answer will turn out to be. I finished answering about an hour (because I wasn't doing it properly :| ) and had to wait for another 1 and a half hour for the exam to finish. It was a torturing wait because everyone was squeezing their brains and eyes out while I was randomly drawing lines on the rough paper with my black pen. Truthfully saying, I FELT SO DUMB ! It must have been my first mental breakdown with an exam paper. I would usually fight and not give up if it were a tricky question but with Add maths, hands down on the first question. I'm targeting a 0/100 for Paper 2. Yeah, don't need to be so shocked there. I was already pasrah when I send in the paper.
Conclusion is, Add Maths was the most depressing paper ever :O
P.S. I have to put on hold the 30 Day Drawing Challenge. Too much to study... But I hope I get more inspirations for the drawings during the hiatus :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Good morning~ ! Such a lazy Saturday as always. But I can't slack off for the upcoming 2 weeks, have to study for exams. And next week papers are all the heavy subjects which will be using my left brain to the max. I hope I don't go bald memorizing all the formulas and diagrams o.o
Anyway, I'm gonna write a blog post about this one interesting paper which is *drumroll* ADD MATHS. Yeah, this was my first encounter with a paper that literally made me had my mental breakdown during an exam. AND I HAVE NEVER EVER GAVE UP ON A PAPER DURING EXAM BEFORE IN MY LIFE.
Add maths paper was on last Thursday 10/5/2012. It had two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. I thought, hey, maybe if I did notes and understand the sequence of the formula, I can probably scrape through and get a C-. So I did some reading and notes based on my textbook. I started my revision at 9 p.m. and finished by 12 midnight because my eyes were already aching. And my so called 'speed revision' ended up with me only understanding 2 chapters and the paper is gonna ask questions until CHAPTER 5 ! I knew I was dead for this paper.
Thursday morning, I had this grey cloud hung right above my head. I knew today wasn't gonna be a great day, and it turned out to be not a great day but a DREADFUL DAY =_= Right before assembly, I speed read through chapter 4 and 5, hoping that my brain would have instant photographic memory which was impossible to ask for. And then we went up to class and I still manage to scrape a bit more on logarithm with Iffah's help (THANK YOU !) before sitting for Paper 1. It was a 2 hour period paper and Alhamdulillah, Paper 1 was kinda okay. There were some rough spots but Paper 1 was mainly about chapter 1 and chapter 2 which I did notes on :)
Then we had our recess for 20 minutes. Oh yeah, forgot to mention that I had bread as breakfast. What's the connection between bread and Add maths right? Well, I usually have rice for breakfast. Yeah, typical asian (Y) But my mom was in her mogok-to-cook mood so she just prepared bread and eggs for breakfast. And surprisingly, my tummy didn't grumble for food during Paper 1. My hypothesis : my body was just too shocked with Add maths. Which was so HYPOTHESIS ACCEPTED. I had nuggets during recess just to fill in my tummy and avoid having gastric.
And then my nightmares begin, PAPER 2. I was scanning through the paper and suddenly there was this weird feeling which overtook my body. I suddenly felt NO MOOD TO ANSWER THE PAPER ._. When the exam started, everyone was scribbling down formulas and writing down answers but I was staring blankly at the paper and then stared blankly at the class. I didn't know why I did that ! Even Lisa noticed that I was staring blankly and not doing anything which she said was really un-me. I just gave up on Paper 2. If it weren't to be exam, I would have send in my answer sheet empty. The questions were like alien language to me and I answered everything without my brain calculating a single thing. I just poured out and mixed in every single formula that I knew and I didn't give a damn care of what the answer will turn out to be. I finished answering about an hour (because I wasn't doing it properly :| ) and had to wait for another 1 and a half hour for the exam to finish. It was a torturing wait because everyone was squeezing their brains and eyes out while I was randomly drawing lines on the rough paper with my black pen. Truthfully saying, I FELT SO DUMB ! It must have been my first mental breakdown with an exam paper. I would usually fight and not give up if it were a tricky question but with Add maths, hands down on the first question. I'm targeting a 0/100 for Paper 2. Yeah, don't need to be so shocked there. I was already pasrah when I send in the paper.
Conclusion is, Add Maths was the most depressing paper ever :O
P.S. I have to put on hold the 30 Day Drawing Challenge. Too much to study... But I hope I get more inspirations for the drawings during the hiatus :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Day 3 : An animal using a form of transportation
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
This is my cat, cruising in the driver's seat. I don't really know why my cats are totally attach with the house cars. Sometimes they sleep on the car roof, sometimes they smell the plate number, sometimes they'll try to jump into the passengers seat. Is it that amusing to ride in a car, my dear cats? :3
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
This is my cat, cruising in the driver's seat. I don't really know why my cats are totally attach with the house cars. Sometimes they sleep on the car roof, sometimes they smell the plate number, sometimes they'll try to jump into the passengers seat. Is it that amusing to ride in a car, my dear cats? :3
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Day 2 : Where you are right now
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
I am on my bed, sitting in front of the laptop, listening to music. Plus, drawing for the 30 Day Challenge.
AND neglecting my school books as usual :B
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
I am on my bed, sitting in front of the laptop, listening to music. Plus, drawing for the 30 Day Challenge.
AND neglecting my school books as usual :B
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Day 1 : Yourself
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
This is the first drawing for the 30 Day Challenge. I was suppose to post this on Sunday, 29 April but I had other plans on that day.
My drawing of myself isn't so accurate. I think the drawing looks way prettier than the real me. But I'm okay with that haha XD The nose part is true because my nose is kind of a bit squash and normal-big size. As for the smile, my left side smile is like that. Looks a bit like sad smile or something but never mind that. I guess that is what makes me unique :) And I'm wearing a purple shawl. Why purple? I just like the colour~ Oh yeah, I'm a short-sighted person B-)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
This is the first drawing for the 30 Day Challenge. I was suppose to post this on Sunday, 29 April but I had other plans on that day.
My drawing of myself isn't so accurate. I think the drawing looks way prettier than the real me. But I'm okay with that haha XD The nose part is true because my nose is kind of a bit squash and normal-big size. As for the smile, my left side smile is like that. Looks a bit like sad smile or something but never mind that. I guess that is what makes me unique :) And I'm wearing a purple shawl. Why purple? I just like the colour~ Oh yeah, I'm a short-sighted person B-)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
30 Day Super Awesome Drawing Challenge !
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
My friend told me about this challenge and I thought of taking up this challenge for fun. I think it'll help sharpen my drawing skill. or probably not. Whatever, just for fun :B
Day :
1. Yourself
2. Where you are right now
3. An animal using a form of transportation
4. Favourite movie character
5. A 3 scene comic
6. Kittens!
7. your perfect summer day
8. Something blue
9. ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!
10. Your favourite t-shirt
11. Dream car
12. Free day! Draw what you like!
13. Mmmm, cake.
14. A drawing to represent your favourite song.
15. Monsters!
16. A character for a new cartoon show
17. A place you want to go
18. I love lamp
19. Stick figures in peril
20. Alien invasion!
21. A mythical character
22. Something you don’t like
23. Free day again!
24. Dinosaurs!
25. The first thing that comes to your mind, no cheating
26. A logo for your own business
27. Draw yourself as a member of the opposite sex
28. Pockets! Draw their contents.
29. Farm animals dressed for work
30. A congratulations to yourself for actually doing this!
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
My friend told me about this challenge and I thought of taking up this challenge for fun. I think it'll help sharpen my drawing skill. or probably not. Whatever, just for fun :B
Day :
1. Yourself
2. Where you are right now
3. An animal using a form of transportation
4. Favourite movie character
5. A 3 scene comic
6. Kittens!
7. your perfect summer day
8. Something blue
9. ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE!
10. Your favourite t-shirt
11. Dream car
12. Free day! Draw what you like!
13. Mmmm, cake.
14. A drawing to represent your favourite song.
15. Monsters!
16. A character for a new cartoon show
17. A place you want to go
18. I love lamp
19. Stick figures in peril
20. Alien invasion!
21. A mythical character
22. Something you don’t like
23. Free day again!
24. Dinosaurs!
25. The first thing that comes to your mind, no cheating
26. A logo for your own business
27. Draw yourself as a member of the opposite sex
28. Pockets! Draw their contents.
29. Farm animals dressed for work
30. A congratulations to yourself for actually doing this!
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
PRELIMINARY NATCOMP 2012
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :D
Alhamdulillah, today was the best day ever ! We won FIRST PLACE for division B and BRONZE for the state of Selangor. And an added bonus, our drum major Abang Faddil got the BEST DRUM MAJOR AWARD followed by our band majorette Kak Neesa with the BEST CONDUCTOR AWARD. A round of applause for them and CONGRATULATIONS ! :D and THANK YOU to all the parents, teachers, our instructor, alumni, ex-seniors and schoolmates that came to support us during our performance. It really did help boost our confidence level. My burnt skin was worth this results lol~
The NATCOMP was held at SMK USJ 23. I've been there before this year for olahraga competition and I really didn't want to go there again, bad memories =_= Didn't expect to be there again and create another whole new memory. A memory which I'll be telling to my children, grand children, grand grand grand children and so on :B So my day started off at 3.45 a.m., I woke up and got ready to head to school by 5 a.m.. The bus arrived at 6.15 a.m. and we went to the venue after packing up our instruments and taking a seat in the bus. The ride wasn't long, maybe around 20 to 25 minutes or maybe less. I was too drowsy to focus on the time this morning. I kept quiet throughout the whole bus ride, was remembering my fingerings for the songs and the visuals. By the time we reached there, my tummy started to cramp. It needed the freaking toilet. Of all the time man ! Mysteries of the human body :B That's when I needed to use my mental work, I hypnotized myself to think that I don't need to go to the toilet and poop. It worked the whole day until I reached back home lol XD We had our warm up with our instruments, did some breathing exercises and rest before it was our time to perform. I was so kayu and tense during the waiting period. But normal-lah tu~
Our performance was after the 15 minute break, so we headed to the tent to get ready. Emotions were running high at that time-some of us cried, some tense, some keeping to themselves. Then our ex-seniors stepped in and helped us by doing the breath-in-breath-out exercise and gave some encouraging advice. One thing for sure is to HAVE FUN DURING OUR PERFORMANCE :) and we did. We went all out and gave our best. Although there was some mishap and incidents, we went on with our performance till the end. I still remember my mistakes so vividly =_= one thing for sure, I wasn't happy with my solo part. okay, FULL STOP there with the bad memory part. During P.Ramlee Medley, I went all out and joget XD release your inner poyo-ness lol~ Overall, the performance felt like our last practice and not an intense competition mode performance. So I was a bit concerned and relax about it. After our performance, we sat down and watched High School Klang's performance. Memang perghh, cat got my tongue moments. They were the last to perform and after that the result moment and after that PHOTO SHOOT ! Everyone was camwhore-ing each other haha XD including myself lalalalala~
So that's how we end our victorious day. I want to go into more details but I'm already feeling sleepy again. Goodnight !
SSAAS BAND STRIVING FOR VICTORY !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Alhamdulillah, today was the best day ever ! We won FIRST PLACE for division B and BRONZE for the state of Selangor. And an added bonus, our drum major Abang Faddil got the BEST DRUM MAJOR AWARD followed by our band majorette Kak Neesa with the BEST CONDUCTOR AWARD. A round of applause for them and CONGRATULATIONS ! :D and THANK YOU to all the parents, teachers, our instructor, alumni, ex-seniors and schoolmates that came to support us during our performance. It really did help boost our confidence level. My burnt skin was worth this results lol~
The NATCOMP was held at SMK USJ 23. I've been there before this year for olahraga competition and I really didn't want to go there again, bad memories =_= Didn't expect to be there again and create another whole new memory. A memory which I'll be telling to my children, grand children, grand grand grand children and so on :B So my day started off at 3.45 a.m., I woke up and got ready to head to school by 5 a.m.. The bus arrived at 6.15 a.m. and we went to the venue after packing up our instruments and taking a seat in the bus. The ride wasn't long, maybe around 20 to 25 minutes or maybe less. I was too drowsy to focus on the time this morning. I kept quiet throughout the whole bus ride, was remembering my fingerings for the songs and the visuals. By the time we reached there, my tummy started to cramp. It needed the freaking toilet. Of all the time man ! Mysteries of the human body :B That's when I needed to use my mental work, I hypnotized myself to think that I don't need to go to the toilet and poop. It worked the whole day until I reached back home lol XD We had our warm up with our instruments, did some breathing exercises and rest before it was our time to perform. I was so kayu and tense during the waiting period. But normal-lah tu~
Our performance was after the 15 minute break, so we headed to the tent to get ready. Emotions were running high at that time-some of us cried, some tense, some keeping to themselves. Then our ex-seniors stepped in and helped us by doing the breath-in-breath-out exercise and gave some encouraging advice. One thing for sure is to HAVE FUN DURING OUR PERFORMANCE :) and we did. We went all out and gave our best. Although there was some mishap and incidents, we went on with our performance till the end. I still remember my mistakes so vividly =_= one thing for sure, I wasn't happy with my solo part. okay, FULL STOP there with the bad memory part. During P.Ramlee Medley, I went all out and joget XD release your inner poyo-ness lol~ Overall, the performance felt like our last practice and not an intense competition mode performance. So I was a bit concerned and relax about it. After our performance, we sat down and watched High School Klang's performance. Memang perghh, cat got my tongue moments. They were the last to perform and after that the result moment and after that PHOTO SHOOT ! Everyone was camwhore-ing each other haha XD including myself lalalalala~
So that's how we end our victorious day. I want to go into more details but I'm already feeling sleepy again. Goodnight !
SSAAS BAND STRIVING FOR VICTORY !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Beginning
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
Listening to A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton (Boyce Avenue feat. Alex Goot acoustic cover) right now. Thinking of someone perhaps? You're choice to decide :)
So today was the first intensive band training. I have to say, as tired as I was, I'm still happy and looking forward to it tomorrow. Maybe because it was what someone said to me? Maybe because it was fun spending time with my band mates? Maybe because of the adrenaline rush that I had earlier? Whatever the reason was, I think now I know why band means everything to oneself. I'm starting to enjoy myself a little. I think I'm getting a glimpse of what my brain wants for a reason. Are you agreeing with me now, brain?
And I should start to learn how to communicate and socialize. Because today, as I was on my way to keep my eupho and then pray solat Asar, I realized I was the first one to reach the room and there was no one behind me. I saw the word AWKWARD spelling in front of my eyes and hitting directly into my face. One of my embarrassing moments and must-erase-from-memory scene. Gaahhh, someone lend me a book for dummies on conversation D:
-I normally converse through writings and thoughts-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Listening to A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton (Boyce Avenue feat. Alex Goot acoustic cover) right now. Thinking of someone perhaps? You're choice to decide :)
So today was the first intensive band training. I have to say, as tired as I was, I'm still happy and looking forward to it tomorrow. Maybe because it was what someone said to me? Maybe because it was fun spending time with my band mates? Maybe because of the adrenaline rush that I had earlier? Whatever the reason was, I think now I know why band means everything to oneself. I'm starting to enjoy myself a little. I think I'm getting a glimpse of what my brain wants for a reason. Are you agreeing with me now, brain?
And I should start to learn how to communicate and socialize. Because today, as I was on my way to keep my eupho and then pray solat Asar, I realized I was the first one to reach the room and there was no one behind me. I saw the word AWKWARD spelling in front of my eyes and hitting directly into my face. One of my embarrassing moments and must-erase-from-memory scene. Gaahhh, someone lend me a book for dummies on conversation D:
-I normally converse through writings and thoughts-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Care
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
It's been a while since I blog about anything. Busy with band practice lately, comp just two weeks ahead. I'm dead nervous and excited >< I have to improve on my play + kawad skills. Got to drill myself to the max !
Since I've been busy with band, I've been so caught up with my own world that I neglected the world around me. I want to keep a connection with everyone but my body is just too tattered to accept all the hellos and smiles. My brain feels like it's engulfing itself just to keep my body functioning.
I've been hearing stories buzzing around about myself. You know how the wind carries truth and lies about oneself. And it all ended up spilling in front of me during dinner on Friday night. My mom picked us (me and my sister) up from school - I was out late again from band practice, so glad I wasn't rifled with the nagging. Once at home, we had dinner and I opened up about my sister's teacher saying she was a bit lazy in class. Then my sister went all touchy and said she listened in class, sent in all the teacher's homeworks, etc. Just to get even with myself and make myself feel the same pain, she said with a loud and clear voice - "Cikgu kata kaklong terlalu rajin sampai tak kisah pasal orang lain". Talk about adding fuel to the fire. DO YOU THINK I DON'T REALIZE THAT IMPERFECTION ABOUT MYSELF, YOU LITTLE WORM? And then my mom comes in and added more to her statement. This is when all the stories comes in, "Kawan adik kata kaklong tak senyum langsung bila bercakap. Pandang orang pun tak senyum." "Kaklong ni terlalu rajin sampai lupa pasal orang lain." . And I still remember a classmate of mine said - "You smiled !". Was I that serious looking? Did I not smile that much?
I'm not a socializer, ever since primary school. I started feeling insecure when people judge me by the looks, so I always hide behind my achievements. I was never confident about myself and started hating my own capabilities until now. Everything that I do is not good enough. I should at least give a pat in the back for my effort but I always end up punishing myself for the little mistakes I made. There's always this choking feeling in my throat, it's like I'm suffocating. At the end of the day, I always judge myself. Was I performing at my best today or was I still lousy?
To my friends, I'm sorry if I was ever so inconsiderate and unobservant. I'm sorry that I didn't make the effort to understand your pain and enjoy your achievements. I'm sorry that I ever made you feel like I'm your friend and abandon you alone with only consolations as company. I'm sorry that I half-heartily listened to what you said. I want to care about your feelings, your opinions, your life. But I don't know how to actually show it. I always end up keeping it to myself and running away. I want you to know, I care about you. And I hope that you too can feel that I care about you even if it is just a small dot.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
It's been a while since I blog about anything. Busy with band practice lately, comp just two weeks ahead. I'm dead nervous and excited >< I have to improve on my play + kawad skills. Got to drill myself to the max !
Since I've been busy with band, I've been so caught up with my own world that I neglected the world around me. I want to keep a connection with everyone but my body is just too tattered to accept all the hellos and smiles. My brain feels like it's engulfing itself just to keep my body functioning.
I've been hearing stories buzzing around about myself. You know how the wind carries truth and lies about oneself. And it all ended up spilling in front of me during dinner on Friday night. My mom picked us (me and my sister) up from school - I was out late again from band practice, so glad I wasn't rifled with the nagging. Once at home, we had dinner and I opened up about my sister's teacher saying she was a bit lazy in class. Then my sister went all touchy and said she listened in class, sent in all the teacher's homeworks, etc. Just to get even with myself and make myself feel the same pain, she said with a loud and clear voice - "Cikgu kata kaklong terlalu rajin sampai tak kisah pasal orang lain". Talk about adding fuel to the fire. DO YOU THINK I DON'T REALIZE THAT IMPERFECTION ABOUT MYSELF, YOU LITTLE WORM? And then my mom comes in and added more to her statement. This is when all the stories comes in, "Kawan adik kata kaklong tak senyum langsung bila bercakap. Pandang orang pun tak senyum." "Kaklong ni terlalu rajin sampai lupa pasal orang lain." . And I still remember a classmate of mine said - "You smiled !". Was I that serious looking? Did I not smile that much?
I'm not a socializer, ever since primary school. I started feeling insecure when people judge me by the looks, so I always hide behind my achievements. I was never confident about myself and started hating my own capabilities until now. Everything that I do is not good enough. I should at least give a pat in the back for my effort but I always end up punishing myself for the little mistakes I made. There's always this choking feeling in my throat, it's like I'm suffocating. At the end of the day, I always judge myself. Was I performing at my best today or was I still lousy?
To my friends, I'm sorry if I was ever so inconsiderate and unobservant. I'm sorry that I didn't make the effort to understand your pain and enjoy your achievements. I'm sorry that I ever made you feel like I'm your friend and abandon you alone with only consolations as company. I'm sorry that I half-heartily listened to what you said. I want to care about your feelings, your opinions, your life. But I don't know how to actually show it. I always end up keeping it to myself and running away. I want you to know, I care about you. And I hope that you too can feel that I care about you even if it is just a small dot.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Advice
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
Have you read my older post? The Emotions blog post. Well, I guess this would be the continuation.
I was on my way to band practice as usual, with a slight panicky feeling because I overslept and came late. But nothing was out of the ordinary, so I went to take my eupho and did some buzzing exercises. Then we had sectionals and practiced songs for the upcoming nat comp. The songs were new to me and thus making it a new challenge for me to overcome. There were some tricky parts, especially the part where I had to buzz the D high note. I couldn't reach it ! Some pathetic junior I am. So I tried buzzing it a couple of times but my lips weren't into playing today. So I was left with just memorizing the fingerings for the songs and getting the rhythm right. And I want to apologize and thank my senior. He was ever so patient playing alone, knowing that this junior is slow in picking up new songs. Were you annoyed to have a junior like me?
After practice, we hanged out at the usual spot. Everyone was chit chatting away while I was sitting alone, staring blankly at the open school compound. Depression, guilt and stupidity hit me at the same time. I was thinking back about today's practice and was torturing myself with all those feelings. Then I asked my friend a question. The same question that I asked myself, why did you enter band? And her answer was always the same, because band is discipline and she wants to create a memorable high school experience. So I told her what was playing on my mind. And she said this to me :
"You're already half way through. Why not go for it and give a 100% rather than quitting and returning back to 0%?"
I was speechless. What she said is true. So far, I've managed to play some songs and have learned more about music besides during my violin class. I met new friends and experience new things everyday. But then again, I said to her, what is my reason? She said no matter what the reason is, just do it. You're already half way, why go back and start all over? And then she left, leaving me to my own thoughts.
So now, I am still questioning myself. Why am I burdening myself with this unnecessary question? I think my reason was pretty clear up until now but my mind keeps rejecting it and saying that it is a lousy reason.
-Why can't I be honest with myself?-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Have you read my older post? The Emotions blog post. Well, I guess this would be the continuation.
I was on my way to band practice as usual, with a slight panicky feeling because I overslept and came late. But nothing was out of the ordinary, so I went to take my eupho and did some buzzing exercises. Then we had sectionals and practiced songs for the upcoming nat comp. The songs were new to me and thus making it a new challenge for me to overcome. There were some tricky parts, especially the part where I had to buzz the D high note. I couldn't reach it ! Some pathetic junior I am. So I tried buzzing it a couple of times but my lips weren't into playing today. So I was left with just memorizing the fingerings for the songs and getting the rhythm right. And I want to apologize and thank my senior. He was ever so patient playing alone, knowing that this junior is slow in picking up new songs. Were you annoyed to have a junior like me?
After practice, we hanged out at the usual spot. Everyone was chit chatting away while I was sitting alone, staring blankly at the open school compound. Depression, guilt and stupidity hit me at the same time. I was thinking back about today's practice and was torturing myself with all those feelings. Then I asked my friend a question. The same question that I asked myself, why did you enter band? And her answer was always the same, because band is discipline and she wants to create a memorable high school experience. So I told her what was playing on my mind. And she said this to me :
"You're already half way through. Why not go for it and give a 100% rather than quitting and returning back to 0%?"
I was speechless. What she said is true. So far, I've managed to play some songs and have learned more about music besides during my violin class. I met new friends and experience new things everyday. But then again, I said to her, what is my reason? She said no matter what the reason is, just do it. You're already half way, why go back and start all over? And then she left, leaving me to my own thoughts.
So now, I am still questioning myself. Why am I burdening myself with this unnecessary question? I think my reason was pretty clear up until now but my mind keeps rejecting it and saying that it is a lousy reason.
-Why can't I be honest with myself?-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Emotions
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera
Originally, I didn't feel like writing tonight but I somehow had to let out my thoughts. Things have changed drastically for me this year. From school to friends to parents and myself. During those periods and right now, I'm having mixed emotions and thoughts. It's like I'm being slit by the throat.
Almost everyone asked, why did I join band? My friend would say because band has discipline and is awesome. But for me, truthfully I don't know why. I'm at a lost for words when they attack me with that question. And the only reply I can give is "adalah" or just smile back guiltily at them. Did I make the wrong decision? Was I too rash in letting go of PBSM before? Why am I so slow in picking up new things in band practices? Why am I joining band in the first place? WHY AM I ASKING MYSELF FOR REASONS?
I know this suffocating feeling, it means that I'm lying to myself. Lying so that I can make others feel happy. A good cause but I'm ruining myself. Sound self-centered? I know. But I've been doing this to myself often and it's getting worst by the minute. I want to make others feel proud of me but I'm not into the thing that I'm doing, I'm not enjoying it. Why am I not honest to myself? What do I really want actually? I don't even know what I want already. I feel like I'M A COMPLETE FAILURE. Why was I picked to be born?
Reading all those mangas and watching dramas, they're all lies that can never survive in the real world. For example, I watched Dream High 2 and JB said "I like you. Why? No reason.". How can you be sure you have no reason you like her? or why you like singing and dancing? Give me an answer. But I know it'll end up being NO REASON. How can someone have that strong of a passion and determination to like or even love something so strongly? I don't understand. My friends all have something that they're passionate about but me? I'm just lost. I don't know what I like, what I want, WHAT MY PASSION IS?.
It's torturing not to know what my own heart is saying. I tried once listening to my own heartbeat, lying down and breathing deeply. But I end up hearing voices of old memories, drumming against my eardrum and killing the sound of my heartbeat. What will I end up being into?
Why are there a lot of unanswered questions in my head?
Please help me.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Originally, I didn't feel like writing tonight but I somehow had to let out my thoughts. Things have changed drastically for me this year. From school to friends to parents and myself. During those periods and right now, I'm having mixed emotions and thoughts. It's like I'm being slit by the throat.
Almost everyone asked, why did I join band? My friend would say because band has discipline and is awesome. But for me, truthfully I don't know why. I'm at a lost for words when they attack me with that question. And the only reply I can give is "adalah" or just smile back guiltily at them. Did I make the wrong decision? Was I too rash in letting go of PBSM before? Why am I so slow in picking up new things in band practices? Why am I joining band in the first place? WHY AM I ASKING MYSELF FOR REASONS?
I know this suffocating feeling, it means that I'm lying to myself. Lying so that I can make others feel happy. A good cause but I'm ruining myself. Sound self-centered? I know. But I've been doing this to myself often and it's getting worst by the minute. I want to make others feel proud of me but I'm not into the thing that I'm doing, I'm not enjoying it. Why am I not honest to myself? What do I really want actually? I don't even know what I want already. I feel like I'M A COMPLETE FAILURE. Why was I picked to be born?
Reading all those mangas and watching dramas, they're all lies that can never survive in the real world. For example, I watched Dream High 2 and JB said "I like you. Why? No reason.". How can you be sure you have no reason you like her? or why you like singing and dancing? Give me an answer. But I know it'll end up being NO REASON. How can someone have that strong of a passion and determination to like or even love something so strongly? I don't understand. My friends all have something that they're passionate about but me? I'm just lost. I don't know what I like, what I want, WHAT MY PASSION IS?.
It's torturing not to know what my own heart is saying. I tried once listening to my own heartbeat, lying down and breathing deeply. But I end up hearing voices of old memories, drumming against my eardrum and killing the sound of my heartbeat. What will I end up being into?
Why are there a lot of unanswered questions in my head?
Please help me.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Earth Hour
another 1 hour and 30 minutes
to do :
-switch off the lights
-switch off electrical appliances
-lay down outside and enjoy the stars :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
to do :
-switch off the lights
-switch off electrical appliances
-lay down outside and enjoy the stars :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Appearance
from head to toe :
-uneven tan
-burnt skin
-worn out body
-challenge mentally
This is a part of marching band :)
plus all the laughing and crying together and most importantly, playing as ONE BAND.
-I know it'll be one of the best stories when I tell to my cucu.-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
-uneven tan
-burnt skin
-worn out body
-challenge mentally
This is a part of marching band :)
plus all the laughing and crying together and most importantly, playing as ONE BAND.
-I know it'll be one of the best stories when I tell to my cucu.-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Nervous
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
So how's your Friday? Mine started with a drowsy morning, couldn't lift up my eyelids. Despite that, I still managed to complete a karangan, do bio PEKA, learn physics with a friend and some school work. The brain can do wonders, pretty cool for a squishy stuff in my skull XD
Then in the evening, I went for band practice. It was a personal practice, so not everyone was present but we could have been a mini band-just needed a saxophonist and a trombonist. I played okay today. Maybe because my senior wasn't here today, so I felt a bit less tense (?) when I was playing the eupho. Truthfully, my senior is an excellent eupho player. So I sometimes feel a bit stressed up to catch up to his level but I'll do my best to learn. It isn't easy for a left-brainer like me to learn things that require the right-brain functions. I have let my right-brain die years before and it was the stupidest mistake ever. So if you're a parent, teach your child to use the right-brain. Doesn't matter if it is arts or music, just make sure your child exercises the right-brain :)
Tomorrow is the function day. I'm feeling nervous >< Will I play well or will I flunk? I just pray that everything will be fine tomorrow. And after this function, we have to practice for band comp. And again, I'm feeling nervous just saying about it. Okay, put it aside. I don't want to stress myself up too much, I tend to think a lot until I upset myself for no reason.
Ganbate SSAAS BAND !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
So how's your Friday? Mine started with a drowsy morning, couldn't lift up my eyelids. Despite that, I still managed to complete a karangan, do bio PEKA, learn physics with a friend and some school work. The brain can do wonders, pretty cool for a squishy stuff in my skull XD
Then in the evening, I went for band practice. It was a personal practice, so not everyone was present but we could have been a mini band-just needed a saxophonist and a trombonist. I played okay today. Maybe because my senior wasn't here today, so I felt a bit less tense (?) when I was playing the eupho. Truthfully, my senior is an excellent eupho player. So I sometimes feel a bit stressed up to catch up to his level but I'll do my best to learn. It isn't easy for a left-brainer like me to learn things that require the right-brain functions. I have let my right-brain die years before and it was the stupidest mistake ever. So if you're a parent, teach your child to use the right-brain. Doesn't matter if it is arts or music, just make sure your child exercises the right-brain :)
Tomorrow is the function day. I'm feeling nervous >< Will I play well or will I flunk? I just pray that everything will be fine tomorrow. And after this function, we have to practice for band comp. And again, I'm feeling nervous just saying about it. Okay, put it aside. I don't want to stress myself up too much, I tend to think a lot until I upset myself for no reason.
Ganbate SSAAS BAND !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Support
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
I've been having band practices lately. So that means skipping classes and staying back at school for 1 week +. My mom is really against me going to school before 5 a.m.. She gives the excuse of where I'm going to perform my Subuh prayer. Like come on, I can always go to the surau with my band mates and pray together. She also gave the hint of rejection towards band when I said I won't be entering class. I know I'll be missing a lot but I can always learn back- I just need to find time and prop open the textbooks, drag my friends and teach me one by one. Ahhh, why are things so complicated ?!
I'm not fooling around. BAND IS IMPORTANT TO ME.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
I've been having band practices lately. So that means skipping classes and staying back at school for 1 week +. My mom is really against me going to school before 5 a.m.. She gives the excuse of where I'm going to perform my Subuh prayer. Like come on, I can always go to the surau with my band mates and pray together. She also gave the hint of rejection towards band when I said I won't be entering class. I know I'll be missing a lot but I can always learn back- I just need to find time and prop open the textbooks, drag my friends and teach me one by one. Ahhh, why are things so complicated ?!
I'm not fooling around. BAND IS IMPORTANT TO ME.
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Relief
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
Alhamdulillah, a satisfying first exam result. Got 2 A+, 1 A-, 2 B+, 1 B, 1 C+ and 2 C (for SPM based result). I know what you're thinking, like a C is okay?? For me, YES. With my last minute study at that time and brain malfunction during the exams, the result is kind of okay for me.
So here's how my first exam grades looks like :
And I cannot believe my Add Maths is higher than my Maths XD
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Alhamdulillah, a satisfying first exam result. Got 2 A+, 1 A-, 2 B+, 1 B, 1 C+ and 2 C (for SPM based result). I know what you're thinking, like a C is okay?? For me, YES. With my last minute study at that time and brain malfunction during the exams, the result is kind of okay for me.
So here's how my first exam grades looks like :
- Bahasa Melayu 73 B+
- Bahasa Inggeris 92 A+
- Biologi 70 B+
- Fizik 56 C
- Kimia 78 A-
- Matematik 50 C
- Matematik Tambahan 68 B
- Pendidikan Islam 96 A+
- Pendidikan Jasmani dan Kesihatan 84 A
- Sejarah 60 C+
- Sivik dan Kewarganegaraan 83 A
And I cannot believe my Add Maths is higher than my Maths XD
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Guilt
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
See the blog title up there? Yeah, that's what I'm feeling right now.
GUILT
It can bring us to a whole new level or bring us tumbling down.
I had band practice today, we're getting ready for another function this Saturday. We'll be playing 7 songs plus Percussion solo.
I haven't memorize 3 songs yet and the other 4 songs sounds really weak. And we'll be going to the venue TOMORROW :O Today's practice too was a failure for me because I sounded crappy. And to my senior, I'M REALLY SORRY. He played all the hard parts while I just did the fingerings and didn't blow at all.
I really envy people that can pick up music fast, for example my senior. He actually memorize Berjaya in less than 30 minutes, memang tabik ! Sounds like I'm complaining right? For a fact, I am not complaining. I'm just wondering why I don't have that talent to learn music fast. And again, I REALLY REALLY WANT TO PLAY FOR REAL.
-I'll try-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
See the blog title up there? Yeah, that's what I'm feeling right now.
GUILT
It can bring us to a whole new level or bring us tumbling down.
I had band practice today, we're getting ready for another function this Saturday. We'll be playing 7 songs plus Percussion solo.
I haven't memorize 3 songs yet and the other 4 songs sounds really weak. And we'll be going to the venue TOMORROW :O Today's practice too was a failure for me because I sounded crappy. And to my senior, I'M REALLY SORRY. He played all the hard parts while I just did the fingerings and didn't blow at all.
I really envy people that can pick up music fast, for example my senior. He actually memorize Berjaya in less than 30 minutes, memang tabik ! Sounds like I'm complaining right? For a fact, I am not complaining. I'm just wondering why I don't have that talent to learn music fast. And again, I REALLY REALLY WANT TO PLAY FOR REAL.
-I'll try-
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Memory
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
Today, BAND PERFORMANCE ! First function outside of school, memang nervous giler >< not to mention the wrong notes that I played, gaaahhh *headbanging*. Takpe, more practice until I get it right --> I'll be sure to come for tomorrow's practice :)
During Negaraku, I think the audience were busy taking pics haha. But nevertheless, the national anthem was sung with SSAAS Band as the accompaniment. Then we moved on to playing Final Countdown and after that ada Percussion solo. Ended our performance with My Heart Will Go On and P.Ramlee Medley. Personally, I liked playing the Final Countdown and P.Ramlee Medley piece :D
On the way back to school, almost everyone slept in the bus (including me haha). Once in school, we had a unity talk and some unity 'exercises'. Pergghh, my palms are smokin ! XD
Band memories :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Today, BAND PERFORMANCE ! First function outside of school, memang nervous giler >< not to mention the wrong notes that I played, gaaahhh *headbanging*. Takpe, more practice until I get it right --> I'll be sure to come for tomorrow's practice :)
During Negaraku, I think the audience were busy taking pics haha. But nevertheless, the national anthem was sung with SSAAS Band as the accompaniment. Then we moved on to playing Final Countdown and after that ada Percussion solo. Ended our performance with My Heart Will Go On and P.Ramlee Medley. Personally, I liked playing the Final Countdown and P.Ramlee Medley piece :D
On the way back to school, almost everyone slept in the bus (including me haha). Once in school, we had a unity talk and some unity 'exercises'. Pergghh, my palms are smokin ! XD
Band memories :)
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
WHY
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera.
At home right now, facing the laptop and typing out this blog. Feeling tired from band practice today. And truthfully, feeling a bit down too. It's been almost three months and I still haven't managed scaling fluently yet. I know you'll go like - "it's only three months, take it easy". But I have to master it fast. Why? Because I want to play for REAL during comp. Not the olok-olok main. So, I'LL TRY MY BEST. I know, sounds really hangat-hangat tahi ayam but insyaAllah, I'll keep my word.
Studying is also getting harder for me. I'm not in the mood to learn lately, with all the added stress and hateful glance all over. I think my bad luck has been following me like a shadow since last year.
Why me?
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
At home right now, facing the laptop and typing out this blog. Feeling tired from band practice today. And truthfully, feeling a bit down too. It's been almost three months and I still haven't managed scaling fluently yet. I know you'll go like - "it's only three months, take it easy". But I have to master it fast. Why? Because I want to play for REAL during comp. Not the olok-olok main. So, I'LL TRY MY BEST. I know, sounds really hangat-hangat tahi ayam but insyaAllah, I'll keep my word.
Studying is also getting harder for me. I'm not in the mood to learn lately, with all the added stress and hateful glance all over. I think my bad luck has been following me like a shadow since last year.
Why me?
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
Mount Kinabalu - the Land Below the Wind
Assalamualaikum, salam sejahtera :)
The first post - Mount Kinabalu ! This was my first time going to Sabah plus hiking Mount Kinabalu. An experience not to be missed especially for hikers out there~
I went on this trip with my parents. We started our journey on Monday, 12 March 2012. There are two ways to reach the peak of Mount Kinabalu, Timpohon trail or Mesilau trail. Timpohon trail was a tiny bit easier than Mesilau trail but like my daddy says - "It's all about MENTAL." yeah :B So we started our hike at 8.30 a.m. and reached Laban Rata at 2.30 p.m. which was approximately a 6 hour climb hike for average hikers. It was raining throughout the whole hike which was a good sign that tomorrow's hike to Low's Peak [the highest peak on Mount Kinabalu (4095.2 m)] would be clear and bright - which was true, Alhamdulillah :) The climate on the mountain was breezy which was really the opposite to where I lodged at Kota Kinabalu - scorching HOT ! Once we reached Laban Rata, we sat down for a warm cup of milo which cost RM 12.80 (freaking mahal man !) before hiking another 500 m to lodge into our cabin, Gunting Lagadan - also the highest cabin and without any heater T^T
On Tuesday 13 March 2012, we started our hike to Low's Peak at 2.30 a.m.. And surprise, I got hit by the altitude sickness >< I felt like an airhead and couldn't breath properly. So I was walking at snails pace. This was when my daddy's golden advice came in handy because every time I sat down for a rest, my eyes would puddle and that feeling of giving up was slowly creeping in. One thing for sure, NEVER GIVE UP ! The first half climbing up was hard because of the rocks and stairs. The second half was a bit of a relief because there were more flatland but make sure to mind your steps, don't rush and trip yourself because there is no stop once you go tumbling down - and I mean WAY DOWN. My mom was like a lipas kudung, so fast ! She didn't want to miss the sunrise which was at 6.20 a.m. and she got what she wanted, snapping away with her camera at every angle to get the best shot of it :) As for me, I arrive slightly late with my daddy accompanying me but we did get a good view of the sunrise. By the time we reached the top of Low's Peak, it was empty - a very rare sight ! So we had our individual and family photo up there at the mountain top, having Low's Peak all to ourselves haha XD
By 7.30 a.m., we climbed back down to our lodge - took us around 2 hours to climb down which was a speedy trip compared to our hike up which took us 4 hours. All the way down, my guide had to hold my hand to prevent me from falling down. I felt weak in the knees and my legs were shaking but it was one of the most memorable view at the top :) Then by 10.30 a.m., after packing our bags and eating breakfast, we headed down from Laban Rata to Timpohon gate. I got there at 3.40 p.m. and waited for my parents whom arrived 10 minutes later. My mom had to cling onto my dad for the trip down, her legs were already giving away. Either way, that's how our journey up to Mount Kinabalu was :)
*And here's an extra tip, bring a THERMOS FLASK and buy ENERGY DRINK and ENERGY BAR. It'll come in handy ^^
Thanks for reading !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
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| The RM12.80 Milo |
On Tuesday 13 March 2012, we started our hike to Low's Peak at 2.30 a.m.. And surprise, I got hit by the altitude sickness >< I felt like an airhead and couldn't breath properly. So I was walking at snails pace. This was when my daddy's golden advice came in handy because every time I sat down for a rest, my eyes would puddle and that feeling of giving up was slowly creeping in. One thing for sure, NEVER GIVE UP ! The first half climbing up was hard because of the rocks and stairs. The second half was a bit of a relief because there were more flatland but make sure to mind your steps, don't rush and trip yourself because there is no stop once you go tumbling down - and I mean WAY DOWN. My mom was like a lipas kudung, so fast ! She didn't want to miss the sunrise which was at 6.20 a.m. and she got what she wanted, snapping away with her camera at every angle to get the best shot of it :) As for me, I arrive slightly late with my daddy accompanying me but we did get a good view of the sunrise. By the time we reached the top of Low's Peak, it was empty - a very rare sight ! So we had our individual and family photo up there at the mountain top, having Low's Peak all to ourselves haha XD
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| sunrise at Mount Kinabalu - credits to mummy :) |
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| at the top of Low's Peak - empty and serene |
By 7.30 a.m., we climbed back down to our lodge - took us around 2 hours to climb down which was a speedy trip compared to our hike up which took us 4 hours. All the way down, my guide had to hold my hand to prevent me from falling down. I felt weak in the knees and my legs were shaking but it was one of the most memorable view at the top :) Then by 10.30 a.m., after packing our bags and eating breakfast, we headed down from Laban Rata to Timpohon gate. I got there at 3.40 p.m. and waited for my parents whom arrived 10 minutes later. My mom had to cling onto my dad for the trip down, her legs were already giving away. Either way, that's how our journey up to Mount Kinabalu was :)
*And here's an extra tip, bring a THERMOS FLASK and buy ENERGY DRINK and ENERGY BAR. It'll come in handy ^^
Thanks for reading !
Nadia Kiyoshi ♥
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