So after much deliberation, I've decide to blog again. For real for reals. I mean there's so many things that has happened, so many transitions and changes in this year alone that I've become so overwhelmed that I need to just pour it in somewhere to make sense of it all.
However since my train of thought have somewhat differed from my previous style of writing... WAIT. IS THIS WHAT THEY CALL ADULTING? *GASPS
Hold up nak deviate kejap, Is anyone even into blogging these days? I feel like the only writers left have moved to wordpress coz its cooler or something. My friend who was a great writer and wrote ALOT of funny stuff about moi and friends during our younger days deleted her two blogs too. (she's probably too busy but its sad really, I would've screenshot the posts she wrote for memories sake, it was so brilliantly funny as its super accurate, ah the young days...)
Aaaannywhoo, I've decided to revamp my Vanilla Sharks to a what I can only describe as a more mature style. Goodbye rainbows and sunshine (wish I had a screenshot of the old blog look as well, so many things have changed so fast that I don't even have time to save anything for keepsakes coz I'm hustling and bustling to keep up! GAHHHHH!) Mental note Najj, nothing stays forever. Things change even if its been steadily stagnant for 8,9,10 years. Just like that, all the things you thought you had can leave you faster than you can say "whaa??". So be sure to store some memories in the moment so it will be more solid than "that vague memory that gets harder and harder to recall"..wait why am I rambling about this. my hands are typing what my mind is thinking and its a jumble of thoughts just pouring out one after another yowzaa.. to whomever who might read this, I apologize if you're confused, I have so much in me to tell that I have to just vomit it out before it escapes me.
Where was I? Ohh yeah back at this new look thingy. Like a blank slate, my Vanilla Sharks has turned all white. Perfect for new beginnings. Well there's nothing left to do but blog I guess. There's so much to tell where do I even begin?
*suddenly hears my Ummi and Abah speaking from the back of my mind.
How about a deep breath and Bismillah for a start.
Again my parents saves the day. Thanks UmmiAbah 💗
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New Beginnings
Today is a special day for me.
You see the other main reason I forgot to tell you why Im starting today of all days to write again is because its my BIRTHDAY.
Im turning XX this year and my birthday couldn't have fallen on a better day.
You see it may be 15 November in the Roman calendar.
but whats more special is that its the 1st of Muharram 1434 in the Islam Calendar. Which means that Muslims all over the world are celebrating Maal Hijrah.. a new year for us.
I feel so blessed because..its as if both calendars are celebrating me. One to remember my birth and one to celebrate a new year with me. Isn't that just awesome?
Alhamdulillah. Not only am I starting a brand new age. Im beginning it with a new book as well.
and my resolution is to fill it with many ibadah as possible.
I didn't show my birthday today on facebook..and suprisingly the number of people who remembered and who remembered is an eye-opener. The best part is that instead of emotionless facebook wishes Im getting personal ones. It makes it so much more memorable kan.. haha
So there you have it. I spent the eve of my birthday with my family, at some surau membaca doa awal dan akhir tahun and berqasidah.. and after that I end up watching Kuch Kuch Hota Hai with my grandmama. Baba wished me happy birthday too. Now thats epic. :D
Ps- The random title.. it refers to this cute girl at the surau tadi who goes to everyone and asked "nama awak siapa?" haha.. I swear I wanted to gobble up her cuteness! and my mom and aunts being the cheeky devils all said.. "nama awak siapa?" to which the baby replied "nama saya Athira..nama awak siapa?" to which my mom followed by my aunts replied " nama saya pon athira..aah nama saya Ummi Athira..betulla nama kite samala..nama saya pon Athira"..the baby ended up confused and after squabbling summore returned to her mother followed by muffled giggles from all the women. I tell you my mom bile jumpa her sisters their minds just click and they can kacau anyone they want. They are so wacky and cool. Ahah.
Conclusion- Im not thinking straight. going to sleep now. By 12 tomorrow I'll give special thanks to my wishers.. :D
Nama Awak Siapa?
And Im back! :D
After leaving the blog world for so long. I felt lazy and going on a hiatus wouldn't do my baby justice..I feel like the time has come for me to write again. Why writing? Well simply because writing helps me breathe better. This blog has been with me through some tough times..
and I was thinking.. what if fate has it that I died suddenly..and all the memory thats left of me is my old blog which is just so full of naive thoughts and emotional hatred for all things in life. It leaves a sombre atmosphere and perception no??
and simply because I love it.. and frankly I miss writing.
So here's a few scrambles about me. To sum myself up in a few words..which serves as a forewarning as well so to speak..
- Camera addict.. in the words of Farhana "you're such a millennial ughh" but I disagree coz I don't post things I capture on social media.. I just keep them and let collect virtual dust in le laptop.. I have this desperate need to capture everything and anything because I don't want to miss these amazing moments in my life (I have a theory for this will explain later).. my favorite type of pics are candid ones..seeing genuineness and laughter in people's eyes when they're not posing..seeing people letting their guard down and being silly is exhilarating.so I think I'm more of a "crazy annoying Asian tourist type more than millennial".. I do have an Instagram though! :D
- An avid ice-cruncher. A devastatingly hopeless sweet tooth with a few holes in my teeth to pay for it.
- I love dancing. I love watching people dance as well.
- I love cooking and food. So might see lots of those posts as well.
- I love LOVE itself. I think its one of the most naked magic out there open for the world to witness. So alot of corny posts for sho.
So it goes
