I GOT MARRIED!

Woah, it's been a while!

I was on Dayre mostly after disappearing here but then, they decided to make it into a monthly subscription thing and I was like "ugh bye Dayre"

So, it's been IG stories and stuff I guess?

2020 has been a pretty shitty year so far but one GOOD thing did happen. 

04.04.2020 - My special day with the love of my life. (sure, there was no reception and it was just you know, the solemnisation, but it was still the most perfect day of my life)

Also, cracking my head on how to get back my 14K deposit that my vendor refused to return back. "You can only postpone or else, sell it to somebody else." Yeah right... As if anyone wants to get married in a pandemic. (Edit: I'm still thinking if I should pursue this case with the MLaw... let me think.)

Quite a disappointing experience with this reputable company, had my hopes high in the beginning and now, all gone. They came up with a mini home dais package (pretty cool I would say) MONTHS after my original wedding date and I feel shitty because they could have offered to do that for me instead of leaving me AKA bride-to-be stranded a week before. 

Funnily enough, it was the last-minute vendor that I was grateful for. 

Okay enough of the unpleasantry. 

Time to share some of my fav photos from our special day!

Lovin' how our simple and intimate solemnisation also means TWO FULL DAYS OF OUTDOOR PHOTOSHOOT. 

Shoutout to the best vendors of all times;

Bridal: Putih Bridal

Photo/Video: AIRISU X Kinetixs Films

Henna: allyartistry

Until next time!

With lots of love,

Mrs Ojin <3

2018

(I will upload some photos when I have the time)

Wow, it's been a lil more than a year since the last post. I must say, there are so many good things that happened and also, a difficult loss in the beginning of the year.

What am I doing here AGAIN? As some of y'all know, I stopped blogging because I found a new platform to key in my daily posts (quite convenient cause you can just put photos and write something short and done) it's basically like a personal diary but the online version.

Recently, they mentioned that they were closing down and we had to save our posts before they do a complete shutdown. Quite similar like how they did with Friendster and Keek. They're literally non-existent right now. But the weird thing is, they still haven't shut it down and I'm in a dilemma. So I figured, maybe I should go back to blogging. Although I'm not as free back then, I still wanna blog cause I like to see how far I've gone and became the person I am today (wow so cliche huh? LOL)

So here's an update on my life. It won't be in a chronological order - but whichever I can think of first.

BTO SELECTION 

So, recently on the 24th May, Fauzi and I went for our HDB appointment to select our unit. We've been wanting to share this with everybody and we finally posted about it on our Instagram story. I have put this moment as my Instagram highlight so if you wanna go and see it... just find it on my Instagram @nur_syahirah

It's pretty exciting and quite straightforward if you bring all the documents they told you to bring beforehand. You'll get shocked that some people never bothered to bring ANYTHING to their appointment SMH. It took us 45 minutes to finish with the paperwork. Can you imagine how much LONGER it will take if you came in with nothing..... Fauzi and I are really grateful and so so thankful for the enormous support from our loved ones and friends. I can't wait to share the progress in the next few years! 

IBU'S ADVANCED  48TH BIRTHDAY

This year is a lil more special, not because of the full strength.... but announcing to the whole family about our BTO and our engagement officially. Ibu and Ayah has been very supportive with our decision and this is another moment that was "nerve-wrecking" in Fauzi's words but a joyous occasion for both our families. Here's to more adult decisions YAY :'-)

TT'S ARRIVAL

She's here!! Born on the 13th of Feb, she's the bundle of joy Fauzi's family was looking forward to. She's turning 5 months in a few weeks' time and she loves Didi and Friends. Can't wait for her 1st birthday so her Paman Fauzi and Bibik Syasya can spoil her rotten and take her out more. I've always felt that I'm better with toddlers cause they can communicate better and it's easier being weird and going the extreme mile to make them laugh. Her name is Dhia Safiyyah (a combination of her parents'  names) but I'm so used to calling her TT-shi.

MJ'S DEPARTURE

Not a celebratory moment but a difficult loss in the beginning of the year that impacted the whole family. His death was so unexpected and no one knew why. He was fine, eating as usual and just basically doing his thing. He was our first family cat and we had him for almost 9 years. We all thought he could outlive an average lifespan of a cat..... guess not. Now we're left with 2. Hope you're doing well up there, MJ. We love you forever.

I think that's pretty all for this entry.

Till then, Syahirah A.

PS: I'm still on Dayre! 

Jobless NOT!

It's funny... because I remembered putting "Jobless" on my title and at that time, I was really struggling to find a job.

Fast forward to today, I'm into my fourth month and am thankful for everything that I have right now.

SO many fun things happened in this short span of time.

Like, travelling to Bangkok with some of my #cbfriends. Celebrating the 3rd anniversary with Fauzi. Getting a job (duh!) and my birthday and the list goes on.

Unfortunately, I'm running out of storage space on my laptop so I don't keep my photos unless if it's in my Photos application - which I haven't been syncing for AGES. Also!!!!! I don't know why I can't import photos into this space if I try to open up my Photos - it doesn't load and the only way is to open my Windows system and add the photos through there AKA DOUBLE WORK. HELLO?!

Plus, I'm so into typing into my laptop so I guess pictures can wait??

Because of that, I signed myself up for Dayre as a platform to update on my everyday life - what I did on that day (if it was interesting... I also try to make it look like it's interesting lol) BUT if I think I didn't do shit that day, then I just spam stickers that the website provides which is...  super duper cute!!!! or... sometimes I just skip that day.

Nowadays, I'm just busy working. I literally don't have any time for anything (only free on the weekends) and weekends are usually for the family and Fauzi. One day for me to sit at home and reenergise for the following day. I gotta really learn how to manage time... I wanna meet my friends, catch up with them BUT I AM ALWAYS TIRED AFTER A DAY'S WORK. I AM WEAK, YES I ADMIT. SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK? HECK, I'LL TAKE IT. I'd rather sleep or take a nap than stay up late, doing absolutely nothing. #adulthood

UPDATE 1: I AM LITERALLY THE WORST BLOGGER EVER. I JUST LOOKED BACK AT MY PREVIOUS POST AND IT WAS ON AUGUST 2016. AUGUST. 2016. THAT WAS ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. HOLY COW. A LIL TOO LATE FOR A 2017 RESOLUTION BUT DAMN.

UPDATE 2: But if this space starts to get empty and quiet... there's always Dayre. I'm always updating everyday so... there you go. CLICK HERE -> https://dayre.me/nur_syahirah

Wazzup

Hai, I'm back again! I think I have to stop promising that I'll be back for the next post cause GOD KNOWS WHEN I'M FREE TO DO UP MY BLOG

So many great things that happened in the last few months.

1) Fauzi's ORD

You know what that means!!!!! 2 years of National Service is over for the precious boy. Ups and downs with the boy from the start. I could still remember the first day Fauzi had to enlist to the army. It was definitely an emotional moment cause I was in school and I couldn't send him off (we were still new, mind you) so all I could do was sob a little and texted a lengthy good bye text..... I don't know why but occasionally I catch myself feeling sad about the fact that he's not in the army anymore. So used to listening to his stories every night, ranting about his cadets and field camps and all those overseas training. It's all over and completed and done and finished and settled. Fauzi definitely had his 'golden days' in the SAF. How almost all officers know him because he's been into so many companies (Alpha, Bravo, Delta, Lima, Kilo, Golf) as a trainer in Pasir Laba. I must say, his NS life was filled with so much participation. Even in the last few months before his ORD, he was STILL BUSY. This man... shows so much dedication in every task that was given to him and that is one of the reasons why I love him. He never gives up. He never says no. Nothing is impossible for him.... and here we are today... to another phase of life with you.

Oh how time flies. Missing you in your uniform.

2) Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2016

YASSSSSSSSS all those yummy ketupat, rendang, serunding, my mom's TASTY satay goreng, sambal prawns. WOW I can go on about the food and all my beautiful friends in their baju Melayu on Instagram. Colours makes me happy. I love seeing families in unity. Here's one or two (or maybe a few more) shots with the family.

Candid shots with the boss of the fam.

3) New Toy for Fauzi and I

Perks of being in the army - Fauzi made so many friends and acquaintances and his closest mate in the army had a camera for sale and for a price that's dirt cheap, we made up our minds within seconds. Update: This camera is amazing. NO REGRETS. And I got myself a really handsome personal photographer so it makes everything better.

4) Day Out with Shireen and Fauzi

After months of delaying meet ups, I finally met up with my best friend. This time, I have my boyfriend with me. Grew up with Shireen right from Sec 1, yikes I'm gonna miss her when she flies off to the UK to continue her studies. But it's okay la, only a year.......... anddddd with God's will,  a trip to the UK next August!

Here's one with my soulmate.

5) Driving License

I finally did it!!!!! *18 points* My eyes were tearing up when the examiner was like, "Okay la, enough to pass today" LIKE FINALLY. THANK HEAVENS FOR EVERYTHING. Okay y'all if you guys ever need a PRIVATE driving instructor, I'ma introduce you to my instructor!!!!!

Mr David Puan

Contact Number: 9712 0290

http://pdireviews.com/puan-swee-lam-david/

He's really a nice man, he's pretty popular hahahah if you guys ever wanna know about him, just Google his name!!!!!! Long story short, I was probably one of his longest trainee to date. I enrolled under him on Jun 2015. It took me over a year to get my driving license. But it's all worth it. 

To those who are curious why I had to take a year......... it's because I took a break from Oct 2015 to May 2016. My finances were drying up. BUT I'M BACK AND STRONGER AS EVER AND SCORED. Work hard and you will be rewarded.





And I guess that is allllllll for this post. See ya - S.

I'M HERE, I'M HERE!

February has been an emotional month, only because it was the last month of my poly year. And then, that was it. I have to start working and start saving and plan for the future.

I really have no clue on what I want to do and I'm so helpless. I never felt so lost before, all my decisions in the past seemed so easy to make. I really hope I got my mind sorted real soon. I hate feeling this way.

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And April is here! LOL

I've been so lazy (WHAT'S NEW?) ever since the school holidays begun and I've been spamming myself with work so that I can get some $$$

It's pretty bleak the last two months, don't think I did anything special. But seeing so many of my friends going overseas for their solo/group graduation trip is making me green with envy. I'm not one who gets jealous over things/people but this is something else! I'm working really hard the last month and felt that I "overworked" at certain points. Also because I tend to sleep WAY PAST MY BEDTIME (and I'm the kind that sleeps before 1 usually?) And if 1 is considered late, you guys wouldn't believe the time I sleep sometimes. At the end of it all, I know it will be worth every sleepless night and crazy days at work.

I've been delaying (and not even doing) my monthly blog posts because 1) Laziness is a bad habit and 2) Lately I don't get any tinge of inspiration from anywhere which sucks A LOT!!!!

Alright, back to what I've been doing the last few months...

Edit: It's already May! WHAAAAAAAAAAT.......

Fauzi really wanted me to see him in his No.1 before he "ORD", so here I am! These photos are supposed to be a secret and only be uploaded when he's done with NS but of course, I get the exclusive rights to post them here first hehe

I would write a whole chunk of cheesy things for him, but that, can wait. I still have a few weeks to think of something sweet to pair it up with a pic on Instagram.... besides, procrastination and busy me is a big NO-NO. So, I'll take my time, thanks.

Wait for it okay, my Fauziojin.

AHA, I REMEMBERED GOING TO WORK LIKE CRAZY IN MARCH, AFTER EXAMS WERE OVER, ONLY BECAUSE I HAD TO SAVE UP FOR A SHORT TRIP WITH SOME OF THE CBS. but YAY, the trip was a great one....... though I was down with diarrhoea on my first day lol. I wanted to do a vlog (videos are ready) but importing stuff got hard and I was like F*CK IT, I AIN'T GOT TIME FOR THIS. 

Another special day in the last month, because I got invited to my very first birthday party!!!!!! So happy that I get to see MOST of my favourite girls again after so long!!!!!!!!!!! Happiest birthday to one of the CB - Iqra! Love you.

And, finally.... G R A D U A T I O N.............. I honestly don't know what to feel, I was so excited for it and that day went so well. Fauzi got into the auditorium and got to witness every single thing, I was so happy. All my loved ones were there to see me on stage. It's definitely a day that I will etch in my memory, for sure. 

The timing for our session was so late, everyone was rushing off somewhere after the entire ceremony ended like, at 7pm. Because of that, I didn't get to take pictures with so many people. 

Nevertheless, I've had so much fun the last few months, with so many fun and good memories that are gonna stay. Can't wait to see what's in store for me heh

Till then, happy reading! (and I promise that I will TRY to publish monthly if I'm not busy!)

Next stop: Finding a career that I'm passionate about.