You are greater than the greatest invention to be built,
You are taller than the tallest tree in California,
You are mightier than the mightiest mountains in Nepal and Tibet,
You are wiser than the wisest man who ever walked the Earth,
You are brighter than the brightest star in the night sky,
You are stronger than the strongest man alive from Iceland,
You are braver than the bravest warrior in mankind.
You are You and I am me.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Christmas wish list
Geometric pyramid glass vase succulent terrarium
Zippo Black Matte/Brushed Chrome Classic lighter
Letters and postcards
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
//
"Reading quotes off the Internet so I can momentarily feel better about myself.
It's words that I want to hear when I don't have anyone to say it to me."
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Thank you
"And take this word and engrave it to your heart forever, always think about whether the future you would do it if the future you had another chance to go back in time. Don't live a life of regrets. If you want to conquer this world, don't just talk and dream about it, climb towards the throne. If you dream of revolutionising and inspiring this world you are in, then everything that you do from today onwards will be for the purpose of that. If I had never engraved all these to my heart and soul, I would have never attempted everything that I never thought I could do."
-One of my favourite people
Thursday, October 22, 2015
50 things that make me happy
2. Thick layer of red orange brown leaves that cover the streets
3. The smell, sound and sight of rain
4. Skinny fries (especially the small crunchy ones)
5. Slipping into bed with freshly washed bed sheets and pillow covers
6. Bold pens that glides smoothly and compliments my big messy handwriting
7. Getting excited with friends as we talk about each others' passion in life
8. Strangers smiling back (especially elder people)
9. Being under covers after shaving my legs
10. Someone telling me something about myself that I did not know
12. Unpackaging online order packages
13. The feeling after a great workout
14. Waking up before my alarms and going to sleep with no alarms
15. Discovering the perfect present and seeing the person's face lit up when given the present
16. My comfy nike roshe run trainers
17. To-do lists
18. Fruit smelling perfumes, body wash and candles
19. The pure silence under water during morning swims
20. Comfy sports bras and cute underwears
22. Kiwi, cuddles with her, seeing her excited, singing to her and hearing her footsteps
23. Being clingy to my little brother
24. Recognition
25. Group photos with friends and family
26. Someone telling me they miss me
27. Family dinners
28. Voice messages and kisses on the forehead from mommy
29. Viber calls and evening jogs with daddy
30. Hugs
32. My favourite people and people who gives out positive vibes
33. Petting strangers' dogs (with permission)
34. Intentional and unintentional puns
35. Seeing my favourite bands live
36. Making silly faces at babies to make them smile
37. Red bean potong ice-cream and homemade banana ice-cream
38. Making someone laugh
39. Singing on top of my voice in the living room or while driving alone
40. Pineapples on pizza
42. Removing my make up at the end of the day
43. A tall glass of banana milkshake
44. Sweet chilli sauce
45. The feeling of grass beneath my barefeet
46. Writing and receiving letters
47. Dancing in the living room
48. Looking up at the stars
49. Songs played on the ukulele
50. Blowing bubbles
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Listen carefully kiddo
Kid,
You've got to learn to love yourself, you've got to love yourself. You've got to buy that bunch of flowers you have your eyes own, it's looks better on your window sill than your local florist shop. You've got to come home after a bad day and burn your skin from a shower. You've got to write that letter and read it to him, you're not going to regret it. You've got to know it's ok not to be fine, it's ok not to be alright, life has its own way of working out so cry a little then take that shower that will burn your skin again. You've got to keep your hope strong even if that hope changes direction. You've got to treat yourself, whether it's a day on the couch binge watching The Office series again or purchasing that tub of ice-cream you've been eyeing in the little Tesco store nearby. You've got to tell that guy wearing the exact same trainers as you are that he has great taste in shoes. You've got to leave your phone at home once in awhile and go out to realise how much more you can see when you're not looking down on your phone ever so often. You've got to step on that pile of leaves and kick it around just so you can hear that beautiful crunch. You've got to stop over thinking situations, worrying and getting upset over things that won't matter in a week. You've got to make yourself a hot cup of tea and read by the window as the sky puts on a colourful show just for you. You've got to know you're loved so do yourself a goddamn favour and love yourself.
Monday, October 12, 2015
One hundred and one in one thousand and one
Those who spend enough time with me would know that I just adore lists, I would make lists for everything and anything. It gets so intense that I have had someone said "You need a list for your lists" to me, it made me chuckled. As soon as I stumbled upon these girls' lists (Fiona, Eva and Vivian), I started jotting down one by one in my 2015 planner of all things I wanted to include. Here goes to me for finally having 101 things listed down and cheers to future Sarah when she finishes the list (hopefully).
Start date: 12th October 2015
End date: 9th July 2018
Status: In progress (36/101)
For me:
1. Have someone tell me I'm an inspiration 26/04/2016
2. Successfully do a complete split again and backwards body bend 08/07/16
3. Go a weekend without Internet 23/07/2016
4. Take a staycation in my hometown
5. Obtain work experience related to my degree 10/03/2016
6. 7. Obtain my first official job
8.
9. Go on a mommy-daughter date
10. Go on a daddy-daughter date
11. Go on a sister-sister date
12. Go on a sister-little brother date
13. Go on a kakak-Sarah date
14.
15.
16. Lose pounds to my ideal weight
17.
18.
19. Start making vlogs
20. Go vegan for two weeks
21.
22.
23.
24. Travel to 10 cities I've never been to (7/10) Scotland, Belgium, Italy, Tanzania, Switzerland, Prague, Spain
25. Learn 10 new songs on my ukulele (3/10)
26. Read 10 books that are 10 different friends' favourites (3/10)
27. 28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37. Brush up on my Chinese and Malay language
38.
39.
40.
41. Print photos and fill up an album
42. Ride at least 3 or more rides in a theme park
43. Bungee jump in celebration of trying to be more adult
44. Purchase a pair of fancy silk pyjamas
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50. Go on a proper date
51. Befriend 10 strangers while travelling (10/10)
52. Brazilian wax
53. Continue to go pescatarian for one month each year (1/3)
54. Purchase a piece of art I fall in love with 4/01/2016
55. Attend 6 concerts (6/6) Tori Kelly, 5SOS, Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, Mac Demarco, Ed Sheeran
56. Back up my photos and videos in iPhoto 25/05/2016
57. Purchase a NU hoodie and take a good photo at campus
58. Have a picnic with a great view
For others:
59. Give 10 handwritten letters and send 5 postcards
60. Send out Christmas cards one year
61. Continue donating blood annually (2/3)
62. Buy my parents a gift just because they are the most important people in my life
63. Do a random act of kindness
64. Bake a birthday cake for someone
65. Compliment 100 strangers (100/100)
66. Continue giving out 5 care packages to the homeless each year (1/3)
67. Buy 5 friends flowers just because (5/5)
68. Smile at strangers
69. Leave quirky notes inside library books
Travel:
70. Eat a burger in America
71. Dress up as an anime/cartoon character in Japan
72. Go on a skiing trip in Switzerland
73. Go on a safari in Africa 23/07/2016
74. Eat live octopus in Korea
For my little bucket list:
75. Conquer a fear
76. Ride a motorcycle
77. 78. Do a colour run
79. Go kayaking
80. Go scuba diving
81. Go zip lining
82. Go paddle boarding
83. Feed a giraffe
84. Kiss an elephant
85. Run a marathon
86. Ride a hot air balloon
87. Fly business class
88. Swim with dolphins
89. Shoot an actual gun
90
91. Pledge to become an organ donor
92. Travel to remaining states in Malaysia (5/13)
93.
94.
95. Witness a wedding proposal
96. Go whale watching
97.
98. Jump off a waterfall or cliff into the ocean
99.
100. Meet a Youtuber
101. Kiss my special someone on New Years
Friday, October 2, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Ika's beauty routine
Hello Sarah's beautiful readers! To briefly introduce myself, I am Ika Yunus and I've known Sarah since we were 12/13? We got to know each other better just a couple of years ago and it's been great ever since! It was really sweet of her to include me in her blog to introduce this new segment and even though I am not a beauty guru or wear a lot of makeup, it was fun compiling my little collection of skincare/beauty products.
S K I N C A R E
Facial Cleanser (s):
i. Sebamed Teenage Cleansing Liquid
ii. Beautycode Purifying Cleansing Gel
I know you must be wondering, why I use two facial cleansers. Well, initially I used the Purifying Cleansing Gel but I felt that sometimes it stripped too much off my skin and left some residue afterwards especially around the sides of my nose. So I opted for something less intense like a foam cleanser, which introduced me to the Sebamed one. I use this every other day but when I fell my skin is extra oily or after wearing some makeup, I use the initial cleanser.
Malu Wilz Hyper Sensitive Calming Tonic
I have quite sensitive skin and after trying out a couple of toners, I finally found one that doesn't dry out my skin and is not too concentrated. It is also a spray on tonic that I directly spray onto my face instead of my palm, so that the entire face is covered evenly.
Malu Wilz Moisturising Fluid
I used to have problems with moisturisers that left my skin sticky/oily especially around my T-zone which I really disliked as I have combination skin. This moisturiser does my skin justice and is easily absorbed into my skin.
Derm10 Daily Skin Protector
A tintless sunblock that I use during the day as KK's heat is insaaaane. It does have a drying consistency to it so I make sure I apply moisturiser before applying this or it will be super hard to blend into my skin especially my cheeks.
M A K E U P
NYX Tinted Brow Mascara in Brunette
I use this to set my brows and to make them not all over the place. I know this should be the last step but I feel it is more efficient to use it first. I do have really short brows so it makes it easier to fill them in.
Tarte Eyebrow Pencil in Rich Brown
My holy grail for eyebrow pencils. I have pretty dark hair so I've come across a lot of brown eyebrow pencils with orange undertones. Which looked really artificial on me. This has really natural brown shade to it and lasts for a long time throughout the day.
Lip Pure Beeswax Balm
A random lip balm that I came across at Watsons and been loving it ever since. I used to have chapped lips so frequently and many of the lip balms that I came across would not stick to the dry skin and made it even worse. This is super moisturising and even after I eat, it doesn't wear off, keeping my lips moisturised.
Friday, June 26, 2015
dream journal #16
5th August 2014
This is a rather short dream but pretty cool because I don't have the skill to do this in real life and here is how it goes. I was in a beach resort, similar to Sutera Habour but different in certain areas. Well, it was on a rather hot afternoon and I did a front flip somersault into the swimming pool. Tasha and Christabelle were there with me too. Christabelle cannonball into the pool and was seen by the lifeguard so she got in trouble. Next thing I knew, I woke up so there isn't an ending to this dream. Oh well.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Sarah's beauty routine
Photo credit: The talented, Ika
Hello readers, it has been a couple of weeks since I have updated my blog so I decided to give my blog a new series that I will try my best to keep it going. Well as you can see, this new series will be beauty routines of myself and the people close to me. I have drafted a couple already so you can look forward to my special guests. For today, to give a little idea of how this series will go, I will be presenting my daily beauty routine. When I refer to 'daily', it is more like 'when I feel like putting more effort which is not exactly daily'. On days I know I will be going for a jog or a sweaty badminton session then I'll just stop after applying sun block and head out with a rather bare face. The products are in sequence of application.
I have become a loyal consumer of Shiseido for being so diligent in repurchasing every time I run out. Also, I know my mother uses some of their products which made me more confident in using their products. Absolutely love this cleansing foam, I always feel oil-free and dirt-free after a wash.
Shiseido Pureness Balancing Softener Alcohol-Free
Pureness has pretty much been discontinued everywhere else other than East Malaysia because when I looked for it in England and Kuala Lumpur, I was told it was discontinued. However, Sabah being a little late in everything is still selling Pureness in their stores. Sometimes it's a good thing after all to be a little late in the latest trend.
Shiseido Pureness Matifying Moisturiser Oil-Free
For both the softener and moisturiser, I use the palm of my clean hand to pat and apply on my face instead of using cotton pads. I'm a lazy person or someone that rather skip a step to be quick in a sense.
Sheseido Gentle Sun Protection Lotion SPF 30 PA+++
(For sensitive skin and babies) I seldom use this in England but in Malaysia... every single day. The Sun is just blazing hot everyday and I would like to avoid any drastic change in skin colour because that means I'll need to get a new shade of foundation.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser SPF 20 UVB/UVA (Nude)
(Lightweight flawless coverage) Recently purchased and recommended by Martha before flying back to my hometown, I needed a new foundation that could withstand the heat on a sunny everyday. So far, I'm satisfied with the coverage. I was taught to use my finger tips to apply this product before purchasing.
Rimmel London Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder (005 Silky Beige)
I decided to give this powder a try after watching countless youtube videos recommending this. Easily applied with my realTechniques powder brush.
Sheseido MAQuillAGE Double Brow Creator Pencil (BR611)
I still have no idea how to tame my eyebrows so they're pretty wonky for a long time now. Any advice for beginners?
Bobbi Brown Extreme Party Mascara
Applied once after using my eyelash curler.
Benefit They're Real! Mascara
Applied as second coat then I use my eyelash curler once more when dried. Such a hassle to have straight short lashes.
Benefit EyeBright
Used at the bottom lash line to look slightly fresher and awake if I say so myself.
NYX Matte Smokey Look One Night in Morocco
This was a gift from my elder sister and I use the black eyeshadow the most to apply at my top lash line. Applied with a blunt eyeshadow brush from a set of makeup brushes my elder brother gave me for either Christmas or my birthday.
Maybelline New York Baby Lips (Mint Fresh)
Transparent lip balm to moisturise my lips before applying lipstick.
Rimmel London Kate Matte Lipstick Kiss of Life 111
Lastly, I have been using this red lipstick by lightly dabbing the inner part of my lips just to make a slight gradient to my lips. Be careful that the lipstick can easily get on your teeth since it is applied in the inner lips, I've learnt from my clumsy but funny mistakes. Alternatively, I use Beauty People Lip Tint which lasts longer but I left it in England.
That's the end of it, I hope you enjoyed it and if you have any questions, just ask away on my twitter or the comment section below. Stay tune for more, God bless.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
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