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

50 things that make me happy

1. Buying fresh flowers for my window sill
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

11. Hot showers on a cold day and cold showers on a hot day
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

21. Warm breeze and burying my feet in the sand
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

31. Cleaning
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

41. Korean bbq, bak ku teh, wantons and noodles
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

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.

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. Become a morning person 29/06/2016
7. Obtain my first official job
8. Graduate from university
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. Make lunch to university everyday for at least a month
15. Identify 50 things that make me happy 22/10/15
16. Lose pounds to my ideal weight
17. Eat something super weird and exotic 28/07/2016 passion fruit
18. Go mountain biking 25/10/2017
19. Start making vlogs
20. Go vegan for two weeks
21. Have a legit Halloween costume 31/10/2015
22. Feel my utmost confident in a bikini
23. Lob my hair 13/05/2016

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. Do something spontaneous 13/11/2015 three new piercings
28. Try 5 different new fruits 12/07/2016 (5/5) kiwi, cherry tomato, raspberries, blackberries, avocado
29. Make it to the gym thrice a week for at least three months
30. Make a habit to wake up at 8am-9am
31. Make a habit to sleep by 11pm-12am 29/07/2016
32. Experiment on 5 new recipes (5/5)
33. Experiment on new hairstyles
34. Experiment on new makeup
35. Video chat with at least one friend once a week for a month
36. Raise a plant or two
37. Brush up on my Chinese and Malay language
38. Learn a new instrument 1/11/2015
39. Make a drastic hair change 1/09/2016
40. Snap photos with a disposal camera for a trip
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. Give waxing a try (even if it's just once) 24/04/2016
46. Strengthen my spiritual relationship with God
47. Watch a couple of classic black and white movies (2/2)
48. Leisure reading for 30 minutes before bed for a month 30/07/2016
49. Little photoshoot with kiwi

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. Experience love
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 Dance in the rain with someone I love
91. Pledge to become an organ donor
92. Travel to remaining states in Malaysia (5/13)
93. Watch a ballet 09/10/2017
94. Attempt to learn a new language 29/06/2016 swahili
95. Witness a wedding proposal
96. Go whale watching
97. Camping 21/10/2017
98. Jump off a waterfall or cliff into the ocean
99. Crave a pumpkin 29/10/2015
100. Meet a Youtuber
101. Kiss my special someone on New Years

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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.