No One Can Do Your Push-Ups for You

So, I found a new book. Not very new actually - my dad bought it years ago. Just thought I'd have a read through, since my supervisor from Etiqa Takaful in my Intern days recommended the book as well. How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, written by Jack Canfield. 

Quote by Jim Rohn, shared by Jack Canfield in his book
How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

I've not read the whole book yet, but that quote he shared was deep. So deep it hurts! As you all know, I'm working on losing weight, and working hard to realize my travelling dreams for next year and the years to come. The problem is, I've never actually stuck with my plans. 

"That Milo is too tempting!" 

"But chocolate's my favourite!"

"But that bag's so cute!"

And then it hit me. I've not taken any serious steps to burn those fat, or save my money! 😱     

That's it! On to the treadmill!

P/s: Any ideas on how I can lose 20kg in 3 months? and maybe making money whilst travelling? 

Our "Secukup Rasa" "Agak-agak" "Campak-Campak"

Last weekend, my mum cooked Nasi Daging following my dad's request for one. It was good - nothing short of perfection (Mama, nak duit raya).

What really was interesting was how us as Malaysians have this secukup rasa kind of measurement. So, there I was trynna be some help to my mum (just a bit) and she asked me to make this air asam. So I googled the recipe, and guess what I found?

How many each? Campak-campak je

Yes, these were the exact ingredient the site listed out. No unit of measurement whatsoever. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to attack this site. I just think this goes to show why Malaysian dishes can be very unique.

I for one, can never replicate my mum's dishes. Why? Coz we play agak-agak, campak-campak in our cooking. Hence why my cute little brother likes to complain about my cooking. "It's good, but it's not as good as mum's". That ungrateful brat.

Did you know that Gordon Ramsay himself was taught this while learning how to cook Rendang? Right here in Malaysia! Watch down below:


Oh, before I go. Here's one piece of advice, if you want someone else to cook for you - make sure he/she is in a good mood. Otherwise, you'll taste the horror in their cooking (in exceptions to mums' of course).

Cheers,
Nabihah

Life's Goal: To Marry or To Travel

For those of you who don't know me - I'm Nabihah and I'll be turning 26 years old this year. End of year. 30th December to be precise.

Anyhow, why am I telling you this? Well, first I'm making up for missing a post last Friday, another is because I wanna share with you what I think most people my age finds to be an issue.

The Moment I Fell in Love with Travelling

I bet you've wondered at least once in your life - I'm pushing 30 but what have I been doing all my life? I know coz I've shared this kind of thought with my sister and friends. It seems like a question we like to avoid. Being a person who takes everything which covers anything seriously, I asked myself this question and thought long and hard about it.

Let's face it. Most of my friends are already married. Some even have 2 kids already. You might think that's not a big deal, but in Malaysia - it definitely is. I've had people asking me "Why are you still single?" "When will you get married?" "You have to get married!" Calm down, ladies. The world ain't gonna end just because I'm single. I've thought long and hard about this, and I'm not ready for marriage.

Like I said, I asked myself what I've been doing for the past 26 years, and to be fairly honest, I can't remember every single detail of the past years. What I do know is - what I want to do now, and what I wish to achieve!

When I see my friends getting married, I'm happy for them. I really am. But I know that I am not ready. Thinking of the responsibility is too much for me. Besides, I've just realized my passion to TRAVEL!

I was never interested in travelling. When my parents wanted to take me to attractions back in the UK, I wasn't that excited over it. I even went to Paris, Amsterdam and many other places in the Europe in my teens. -  I just followed along. I questioned why people get excited over such petty things. In fact, I didn't even take that many pictures since I couldn't be bothered to. Which turned out to be one of my life's regrets (no surprises there).

At Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand

But then I went to New Zealand - everything was just BEAUTIFUL! I don't even know how to describe it in words to be honest. It was like someone gave me the best formula to lose weight, while allowing me to eat to my heart's content! Yeah, I think you know what I mean.

Anyhow, because of that - I now have travel goals that I want to fulfill. Maybe you start realizing nature's beauty with age, or maybe when you really open your eyes and look around you start admiring the beauty of seeing the World with your own eyes. I guess I'm in that phase.

Now I'm thinking of travelling every quarter of the year. I have 4 planned out for 2019, and Switzerland and Japan on my priority list though Japan would have to wait until 2020 as I've already booked for Korea in Spring 2019.

I used to be a big spender, but I won't be now that I have my goals. Now, ain't that a good outcome? Any other ideas on where I should go?

Cheers,
Nabihah

TOFD: Mind your language

Last Friday, I was scheduled to write a post. I couldn't. My head was so messed up coz I was too upset to even do anything. Why? Coz somebody decided it was okay to talk down to someone else only because they can.

I was hurt. I was upset. Badly.

If it was some stranger on the streets, I wouldn't mind. But this person was my one of my loved ones. I couldn't help it. I was so upset that I locked myself in my room. Even my hunger couldn't get me out of the place.

Image Source: Google

I think the experience kinda shed some light on me. Maybe, just maybe - I may have treated others like that without me realizing it. Maybe I've been a prick once and got away with it. And I think I did. I may have.

Do I regret it? I do. What can I do about it? I don't know. All I know is I need to better myself to make sure history doesn't repeat itself. Which is arguably hard, considering how short of a temper I have.

But, I'll try. Fighting!!

Cheers,
Nabihah

TOFD: Pull your own weight

Ever worked within a team and have one member just sit back, relax while others do the work for them? It's annoying but you can't do anything about it coz you you've still got to get the work done. Well I say enough!

If you see that kid taking advantage of the situation, tell them straight that it's unacceptable. Either get work done or get out! Dramatic - I know. but I'm a drama queen so yeahhh.

I've had people taking advantage of me but that's fine. It was a lesson learnt. Which is why I'm sharing this thought on this post. Looking at the brightside, I learnt a lot more from covering other people's share of work than I imagined. So yeay for me!

So if you know that one person who likes to slack and expect other people do their work for them. Remember, "either get your shit done or get out!"


Cheerios,
Nabihah

RANT: What Happened to Manners?

So err. How long has it been since my last post?

Well, I'm back and I'm planning on staying, baby! Just last night I decided to sort my daily schedule out since I've recently realized some goals I wish to achieve. Here they are:

* Learn the Korean Language (since I'm planning on going to Korea next year)
* Save *a certain amount of money* per month - for Haji, Travel, and extras.
* Lose weight - God knows how long I've wanted to achieve this!
* Blogging/ Vlogging - anything which will make me write and share my thoughts - anything!
* Start a travelog - since I'm addicted to travelling nowadays - since my previous trip to New Zealand opened my eyes to a whole new definition of beauty.

Anyhow, those are my personal goals. I'll share my business goals some other time (hopefully, possibly?)

Now, after I set those goals, I wrote a schedule which I hope to follow - so that I know I am working towards all goals at one time, not leaving any of it behind. Mind you, I planned on learning Korean since July but kept on holding it off because of work and stuff. Not a very good start, considering how excited I was at first.

So, what exactly is the purpose of this post? Well, as a way to keep myself busy writing, writing a post a day is my target and on my schedule - 1 hour per day. But since I just got back, I didn't exactly have any idea on what to write about. Thus, allow me to rant to my heart's content.

I run a business. An online business - selling customizable phone cases in Malaysia. Business has been good and I like running a business - since I'm more free to do what I want to do. But, wanna know when it turns into a sour experience? When some people don't have any manners.

I get it, you might have had some bad days and you decide to bring other people's mood down with yours. But believe me when I say, your disrespect towards others reflects you as a person - NOT the person you're cursing!

I was planning on expanding this post to share an example of my experience but I only have 2 minutes left before my blogging schedule ends so, here, have a smile.