Happy Labour Day!
I cannot believe that it's already May. April has been a pretty hectic month for me, there were so many things that were going on so I have decided to share the highlights of my April and also what I'm planning to do during May.
BAKTISISWA SECHOLIAN
To start off my April, I went to Kemabong, Sabah for a charity project I joined under my residential college called Baktisiswa Secholian (BSS), I went there during my mid semester break. If you didn't know, this is the second year I'm joining this project. Basically what this project is about is to educate students especially in the rural areas how to further their studies after high school. This project specifically targets on East Malaysia students as some of them don't really have much exposure about the university life. Our objective is to show these students that they all have potential in becoming something bigger than what they planned for themselves. Out of all projects I have joined, this one in particular is so special to me, I've always wanted to physically and emotionally help people and this project really gave me that opportunity.
Anyway, I participated as a facilitator and I was also as a Head of Department of Arts and Recreation. What my bureau was in charge of was the fun part of this project; dancing, cheering, zumba. I loved what I did and I loved the people in my bureau. I also helped my best friend, Ali in moderating some slots as well, so that was fun too! Apart from all of that, I really became closer to the people involved in the project. I mean, I had friends but I made a lot of new friends too. I really felt belong with them.
Ali and I on our first day of BSS!
On our last day of BSS!
A part of the BSS team with the students of SMK Kemabong!
With the gworlies; Syafiqah, Izzati and Onna at SK Kemabong
Visiting people living in rumah setinggan and donating necessities to them!
TECHNICAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Right after I came back from Sabah, I had my studio presentation. A bit of back story, I am currently doing a degree in Urban and Regional Planning and studio work is basically the main aspect of my coursework; it literally takes up 6 credit hour (that's a lot). It's my fourth semester, and my studio work is split into two main parts; Technical Report and State Structure Plan; this semester we're doing Perak Structure Plan.
For Technical Report, I was in charge of the Population Demographics and Politico-Institution Sector. Unfortunately, I had to be the leader of the group. Not going to lie but it was hell trying to get as much data as we could get, because we're in charge of demographics, other sectors are also in need of the data we analyze for their analysis. I was placed in bad timing as well, I had to juggle doing my studio work, FESENI (dancing) and BSS. Thankfully I had really great people in my group that would help covering up each other's flaws. While I was in Sabah, my group really worked hard despite my absence.
Fast forward to the presentation day, we managed to get Best Presentation for Group and I got Best Presenter! I really hope the report was sufficient for us to get good marks. I was really lucky to have hardworking people in my group. Didn't manage to get a picture with my group but here's what I wore for the presentation!
OUTFIT DETAILS
Hijab: Bahiyyahijab
Sunglasses: Rayban
Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger
Blazer: H&M
Slacks: Dorothy Perkins
NEW GLASSES
Well, I had to get new spectacles. Stupid me left my glasses at a homestay when I was in Kedah from my cousin's engagement so I had to make a new one because I could not get it back. I guess it was a blessing in disguise though, my power increased rapidly so now I got myself a pair of so-called scientist goggles.
A lot of my friends preferred my previous glasses but I honestly got bored of the old one. I like how the frames are rectangular and clear, it really gave me the nostalgia because I had similar shape frame back when I was a lot younger. It's definitely like a 2000 look. It took a while to get used to how I look like but I really like it. What do you think?
OUTFIT DETAILS
Cap: from Seoul
Glasses: Whoosh
Hijab: Uniqlo
Camisole: Thrifted
Shirt: Monki
Outerwear: Kikochie
RED HAIR
Sorry, I can't insert an image of my hair but I finally dyed my hair again! In the beginning of 2017, I decided to chop off my hair and my hair was still blue, it was a look. It then faded to purple and became soft pink. I guess I was just tired of the whole pink haired mood and wanted to go for something more vibrant. So I bought supposedly crimson red dye but when I dyed it the first time, it became shocking pink. I mean, it looked okay but I got bored because it was the colour I had when I first dyed my hair a crazy colour. I wasn't satisfied so I bought another red dye; this time, it was a different brand.
My friend, Hazeera suggested to me this vegan brand hair dye, La Riche Directions, a really long time ago so I decided to finally give a try, bought myself the shade Poppy Red. For those who are wondering, I got my hands on it through Carousell. The dye did not require for you to use a developer but I didn't read it properly so I used it. Boy, I was so worried it would turn out bad because of my silly mistake. I dyed my hair at home before going to bed; so I fell asleep while I was towel drying my hair. I woke up shookedt, my hair was bright red! The colour pay off was amazing and the consistency of the dye was smooth and easy to wash off. I definitely will use this brand for future makeovers.
This is how the tub looks like!
SUSHIVID CRUNCH
For those who don't know, I get sponsorship and collaboration with brands for my YouTube through SushiVid. It's basically a platform for influencers to land gigs with big brands. If you watched my recent videos that I collaborated with Hermo, Uniqlo, Shinju Pearls and Lazada, it was all thanks to SushiVid. I honestly love SushiVid and their people because they are the reason I got all these opportunities I always dreamed of. Also, if you're looking to be a part of them, you can check their website here.
Anyway, SushiVid had their first official event called SushiVid Crunch at The Bee, Publika. This was not an ordinary event for just influencers, but with also brands and media. I met some familiar faces and made friends with new ones too. I honestly was super scared to meet people because my sister, Lis couldn't tag along with me but it turned out to be okay. I had so much of fun! I can't wait for their next event.
During the talk with influencers; Tanesh, Vikar and Adam Shamil!
This was what I wore to the brunch! I was trying to go for a cute and approachable look since it was a brunch.
Taken by Aimanisme, Publika
OUTFIT DETAILS
Hijab: Uniqlo
Sweater: from Seoul
Dress: Popstore
Pants: Cotton On
Bag: (my sister's)
Shoes: Charles & Keith
MALAM ANUGERAH TUANKU BAHIYAH
On the last day of April, it was finally one of the biggest events in my residential college, Malam Anugerah Tuanku Bahiyah. Basically, it's like a prom and award show mashed up together. The theme was Sparks of Elegance with colours of black, silver and gold. Last year, I was one of the committee members for the dinner so I really didn't have time to eat or talk to my friends but I finally got a chance to sit with my friends this year. I won the Princess of the Night last year but this year, I didn't win (my beautiful friend, Farzana did though, she totally deserved it!). The actual highlight of the night was actually me receiving the Award for Best Academic! I made it into the dean's list, the third time and I guess I felt really proud of my achievement.
Woo!
What I wore to the dinner:
Taken by Amin Mazlan, Mariott Hotel Putrajaya
OUTFIT DETAILS
Tiara: Lovisa
Hijab: Uniqlo
Choker: Lovisa
Dress: Carousell
Shoes: Charles & Keith
Makeup of the night! Also, got my lenses from here!
It was a similar look to my birthday dinner but with a different dress. Also, there was someone who wore a similar dress to mine. It didn't really matter but I think I'll stop buying dresses from Carousell! I anticipated this dinner so much because I really love dressing up. Now that it finally came to an end, I'm already anticipating for next year's dinner. Oh well, at least I have plenty of time to work on what to wear next week (that is if I get to stay at my residential college).
With Syafiqah!
With Amin Mazlan!
With Ali!
With my gworlies!
From left, Baim, Madkemal, Acap, Afu, Syafiqah, Aidil, Amin, Edi and Penyu!
With Wilson!
So that was it, all the highlights of my April! I guess, it was really eventful and all in all fun despite being super stressed out with assignments.
So what's next for May? Here's what I plan to do:
- upload at least two videos in May
- Preloved Attack event on 6 & 7 May
- final studio work
- blog more often
- finish up Digimon Cyber Sleuth game
Not much to do in May since it's nearing the end of my fourth semester but I hope to accomplish all of what I planned to do. I do want to make videos but I haven't actually thought of what to do yet. Anyway, have a great month ahead!
May the Force be with all of us.
