Sharing my personal space with you.

I would like to know, how many of you have been to Ulu-Ulu Temburong for canopy walk? Well, I have a story to share with you guys.

Someone tweeted me back in 2011;

"1st place to explore: Temburong canopy walk! XD".

Back in 2010 - 2011, I was active with Jogging and Hiking Club and we went to hike to most places in 4 districts - Tasek Lama, Shahbandar Hills, Tempayan Pisang Hill, Marakucing Hill, Bujang Pahang Hill, Ambok Hill, Patoi Hill, Teraja Hill, etc but not Ulu-Ulu Temburong. So, I told this person that I want to go to Ulu-Ulu Temburong for canopy walk and he just tweeted that to me. I was looking forward to go on an adventure with that person and our friends. 

Things didn't go well with us, we couldn't go to Ulu-Ulu Temburong due to various reasons. I keep on saying that "hanya tinggal kenangan, kenangan di Twitter". 

After finishing my 'A' Levels, I went to UBD to pursue my study in Brunei Studies and in late 2012, I found this advert on becoming Student Ambassador and I just applied it cause we have to be "proactive" in both academic and curriculum.

Basically being part of executive of student ambassador really taught me a lot of things, things that I don't get to see if I just sit in the class without actually engage in with other people except when I need to? I always keep up with the activities and I got sent to Temburong with other international students (as their buddy during their stay in Brunei). That was my first time to step my feet in Kuala Belalong and we got to go for canopy walk. The joy that I felt was indescribable. Even though, I didn't manage to go with that person but that's just like me being there with the person..... 

Because of that, there are times that I feel content whenever I go to Ulu-Ulu Temburong and sometimes I just want to cry myself out cause it reminds me of that person, even until now.  Please don't get me wrong, Ulu-Ulu Temburong have a special spot in my heart ❤️ So guys, if you want to experience the canopy walk, you may contact the local tour agents ☺️

Acknowledgement: I have been exposed to inbound tour industry for 7 years and special thank you to that someone cause the path that I chose after leaving, leads me back to that someone, though I might not be part of that someone anymore?

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As I said earlier, I love being in tour industry cause it has been my passion! But it gets really painful for me to stay. So, I decided to take a break from it. That's my first love guys. 

Thank you for reading!

Assalammualaikum and hello guys!

Today I'm going to post about love letterrrsss!!! It's the love letters I received when I was in Palangkaraya, during the youth leadership programme. I thought it would be best if I keep it here too just in case I lost it or you know ink issues? Hehehe

Also I want to share how lovable they are to me! <3

Honestly, some love letters were written on the very last minute. Like the morning that we have to go back to Brunei, but it doesn't matter~~ what matters are their sincerity!

Okay~ Here goes nothing~~

"To: Izza

Dear Mak Cik (Izza)

Hello, you are the good person that I meet here. Even I can't to always speak up with you, I'm so passive I'm sorry. But I love you from my heart. I wish you enjoy your times in Indonesia, especially Palangkaraya City :)

From me,

FA"

"My Sister The Diva Izzah

Dear Izzah,

Hello my sister, I already miss your laugh now. Since the first day, I should introduced you. It was so challenging. I'm so shy and nervous because I just got up from a nap. I can feel this family bond when we went to Matahari. You are so wise, keep it sister. I don't know what I should write because I feel it with my heart. We also have so many similarities. I can't wait to meet you again, and I'm going to share everything that I can to Masker.

You are so smart, warmhearted. humble, funny, gorgeous and Real Diva. I can't believe it this program run so fast, but our relationship will be forever. I'm waiting for your wedding invitation and meet Junior Alexa.

You never looked sad in front of us, I know it was so hard. I know how does it feel. Just being you okay.

Ah, I trust you, I already said that you are like my mother from different womb. Ah. I don't know what I should write, I'll call you sahaja. hahaha

Best Regards,

RH"

"Ms. Izza (Mak Cik I)

Dear Mak Cik I (Ms. Izza)

Short time but I enjoy all thing with you. Hopefully could see you guys again. And for Alexa team, we are the golden team.

Alexa Boleh

SM"

"To: Izzah

From: D

Hi Alexa!

Thank you for not believing me when I said I'm a boring person and thank you for hugging me after I did the trust game well. You are the life of this group.

You guys are like older sibling figures for me. (Note that I don't know what it feels like to have siblings because I'm the only child) I don't talk a lot but you guys managed to get me involved and for that I thank you so much."

"Dear Izzah,

For the first time I met you. I think that you are so sweet even though you're older that us but you can blend in and understand us so well. You're so very rare. Rare means good. I believe that you can be the best part of you and empower other because your strength. I hope we always keep in touch even in social media.

D, 29/6/2019

Palangkaraya"

"To: Mak Cik 'Izzah'

First time I meet you. I feel like you're amazing woman and kind. You're humble person and you give we all of the inspiration. 

I'm so happy to meet you. :)

DG"

"Ma Cik Izzah, Mom Izza, Sister Izza,

Thank you Ma'cik you always make we are happy, funny and you to be honest I love you ma cik, thank you my love <3

Sorry, I'm not perfect speak English but I keep goin with you. Don't forget me please~ :( from g. double-o-d-j-ob good job 2x

Thank you thank you and sorry, my love <3

E"

"Teruntuk saudariku Izzah

Teriring terima kasih kusampaikan, telah datang ke kota "CANTIK" Palangka Raya, maaf pelayananku masih kurang, maaf bahasa inggerisku tidak bagus.

Terima kasih dapat mengerti penjelasanku. Kamu sosok yang luar biasa, kamu tidak memandang yang lebih tua seperti saya untuk dikesampingkan, kamu menganggap kita selayak teman sebaya.

So many thingd I want to sa, but my limitations convey it. Very proud to meet and be friendly with you.

PL"

"Dearest Iza!

Since the first time you introduce De**, you show the positive energy and that my friend is always needed. The world needs more people with the po~~~~sitive energy. You're such a brilliant, warm, lovely person. I'm honored to know you and to know story of your life. GURL YOU'RE TOUGH. A YOUNG INDEPENDENT YOUNG LADY!! We love that! If you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to call me, text me or even email me!

Gurl! I adore you, your brain, your personality, your look. Everything about you. You're like a big sister to me, a lost sister of mine to be sure, it's like I didn't know I need you but your presence in my life is apparently essential for my inner peace.

You'll do more than just amazing things in life. I'm sure of that. See you when I see you later sister! <3 <3 

I LOVE YOU!!!

With <3

AA"

"Dear Izzah,

The world would be better place if we have lot more people like you! It's an honor to know you. Good luck with your study

<3 LM"

"Assalammualaikum Kak Izza.

Its maybe too late to send you a letter. I don't have one. But, I just wanna say. Thank u so much and I am sorry.

Thank you for everything you did, those make a sense to me. Youre very humble and friendly. You made me feel like have a new sis. <3

I am sorry Kak Izza, in the last day, I cant accompany you and Wi** to go to the airport (I had a reason for), and sorry if you were feeling uncomfortable when I was near with you.

In the end, maybe just that which I can tell to you. I hope we can meet up again! <3

With love,

AN"

"Izzah * <3<3<3

Hello Makcik, sorry eh aku pun terinfluenced with the idea of calling you 'Mak Cik' but not. You're my sister, like our mother, sister name it, its you, because you really knows how to take care of me & us. especially when we both are here & in airport because you know I was the clueless & sleepy the whole time. The funny thing is we have everything the same. I see  everything you have and I have it too. Macam for me, the thing is I write it here, its kinda hard pasalnya I'm definitely going to meet you again & have our session together right. But hey, you gotta need to meet someone special ok because we can't wait for your wedding day and all of us are going to reunite again!!! I'm happy that I could finally meet & know you because it's funny. Like why now? why not before this or before, before ani? Haha faith ya makcik haha so annoying whw tapi cali. When it comes to perkara lain, you're amazing & unexpected ok. 

Hey, I love you forever & ever

Alexa

Sincerely from 

Izzahwi**, not Izzah ehe"

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Okay that's the end of love letters from Palangka Raya~ Now that I'm re-reading it and typing it for this. It makes me sad, not in a bad way. I miss the times where I can just knock on someone's room and chit chat for long hours or even had our beauty routine! It was definitely an amazing trip I had this year. In all honesty, I still think that I don't deserve the programme but I'm really glad that I went. On the other note, I feel sorry for them because I HAVE VERY LITTLE ALMOST NONE Indonesia language skill :(((((( I was having a hard time understanding what they were trying to say but I'm still blessed with friends around me that are willing to explain what it means and they even speak in English for me~~~ Thank you guysss!! You're amazing!! P/S, not that I speak English all the time, I use Malay as well but more like standard Malay and as you all know, there are differences in some terms so.... there was still language barrier in that term :/

All in all, it was still an amazing experience!
Thank you beautiful souls!

Assalammualaikum and hi!

I'm back!!!

First of all I would like to sincerely apologize for not posting anything for the past few months...

There were so many things happened and I just needed time to organize my feelings and moreover my mental health. 

To be honest, things have been really hard for me. I mean not all the time but then again, life is unexpected as it is. There are times like unexpected events happening in our everyday life, and we got so caught up in the moment. Sometimes it's easy to just let it go but there are times where you question everything and that makes it more harder to understand... Don't you think the so?

By the way, while typing this.. I'm actually typing it down after hassling myself with last minute... urgent matter....? relating to my studies.... oh... yeah... my studies...

Masters...

is

not

what

I

expected

it

to

be

like seriously... I thought I'd be able to pull it off on the second semester... but nasib tak menyebelahi diri ini.... and on the 7th August, I received an email saying it is possible for re-admission. That is just for re-admission approval and it took another whole month to get my offer letter. Like... just why? But ugh.. sorry for the saltiness! 

Anyway, I'm not going to talk about that for now.

Back to the main thing that I want to share with you guys.

So when I was away... I mean when I announced to you guys that I will be away until further notice... it was because I got selected to represent my faculty to go to Palangka Raya in Central Kalimantan Indonesia for Youth Leadership Global Discovery Programme. The programme was 8 days programme and it was really tight.. OH! The best part is that.... I didn't go alone! Like Yaaaayyyyy!

 I was with my fellow friend and we share the same name too! Like HI TWINSIE!!! <3 <3 <3 <3

I guess some of you guys are wondering. How did I get that? Why am I nominated? To be honest.... I was surprised that the other participants were waaaaay younger than me like oh wow.... guys, I can feel the age gap! OMG~

Anyway, a good friend texted me on Instagram and asked if I'm interested to apply for a short programme commence on the 24th June - 30th June 2019 under Borneo Studies Network for Youth Leadership Global Discovery Programme. He said he won't be able to go for the programme so I applied for it. Not long after that on Thursday 20th June 2019, I got a text from admin that I need to meet them and get some documents done. I was dazed for a while cause I couldn't believe that I got selected to go to Palangka Raya! When I got to uni, I went to admin building and met the officers for the programme. I was soooo curious who will be going with me to Kalimantan. There were so many things in my head....

Meeting time..

The room was so bright because of the lights coming through the glass window. I felt awkward.. Because everyone else were staring at me as I sat down.... I sat there awkwardly with my smile until this lady came to me. She sat next to me and I asked:

 "Are you here for the briefing?"

"Yes" she replied.

Not long after that, we were approached by two officers and they introduced themselves. They gave us a short briefing on the programme and what are the Do's and Don'ts.  I asked about how are we gonna go there and what are the things that we should prepare prior to the programme. It wasn't clear cause the programme was tentative even before we flew to Kalimantan. Before meeting my twinsie, I was assigned to go with Aniza (not her real name). She even made a passport for the first trip of her life outside Brunei. I was excited and scared at the same time because the officers expected me to "jaga" her. I mean I don't mind but I haven't been to Jakarta and Kalimantan before this soooo you know~~ I'm just scared that I can't be a good companion (cause of the age gap as well). During the meeting with the officers, we were told that we will be flying off on Sunday 23rd June 2019 and we thought we have time to buy travel insurance on Saturday and meet friends over lunch but things weren't on our side. In the evening on the same day, I received text from the group with the officers and the person I'm going with to Kalimantan that we will be leaving Brunei ON SATURDAY MORNING (22nd June 2019).  

We... have to go on.. Saturday.... like, SATURDAY? I had plans on that day... I mean, go buy travel insurance in the morning and then uni for Raya celebration with my favorite person, Ms Y. Actually Ms Y wanted me to help her out with the booth for Raya celebration and after that, meet my friends over dinner but since I received a very last minute update regarding the flight, I have to cancel everything and do some of the things on Friday. I had packed schedule on that Friday cause I have to buy travel insurance in the morning and Friday prayer break from 12PM-2PM, then I have to change some money to US and Rupiah and it took the whole afternoon to look for Rupiah cause the money changers that I usually go ran out Indonesian Rupiah. While looking for other money changer in Bandar area, I saw this money changer was about to close and asked if they still have Rupiah and luckily they still have some Rupiah! Then souvenir shopping! Ya Ampun~~ the only thing that I can think of that time was postcards and I don't know how many people participating the programme and how many buddies will be with us. So, I decided to buy just postcards (Tips: if you go any programme abroad, I recommend you to buy postcard cause you can write something on it too! This gives sentimental value to it. At least, to me!)... AND OH! Aniza backed out from the programme  and she got replaced by another student from her faculty. I was told that she shares the same name as me and for this blog I will be naming her Mak Cik II (cause both me and her have similar personalities and preferences on things and that nick name was given by the participants from Indonesia) and if you are asking who is Mak Cik I, that would be me.

After getting souvenirs and my other necessities I went home and start packing my stuff from the checklists.

✅ Clothes, Pants, Headscarves (Casual, sport wear, Baju Kurung)
✅ Undergarments
✅ Toiletries and Sanitaries
✅ Contact lens, solution, glasses
✅ Make-up kit
✅ Perfume
✅ Medicines, first aid kit
✅ Power bank
✅ Laptop
✅ Chargers (Phone, Laptop, Watch)
✅ Travel documents, passport
✅ Stationary, note book, novel
✅ Money!

I finished packing my stuff around 2AM and slept after that.... I slept pretty late that day and ughhh why can't I just sleep early? Have my beauty sleep before my long flight with multiple transits :((( My flight was at 9.15AM to Singapore then 10.05PM flight to Jakarta and 5.40AM to Palangkaraya. Yes I arrived in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan on Sunday, 7.35AM (8.35PM Brunei time). I didn't sleep the whole time so I was really exhausted when I arrived in Palangkaraya. My friend and I crashed pretty early the first night we were there. We stayed at Dandang Tingang Hotel for the entire programme. We officially started our programme on Monday, 24th June 2019 at Universitas Palangkaraya.

Welcome to Borneo Studies Network Youth Leadership Global Discovery Programme, Cohort II

Hi guys! 

I know I haven't post much last month where I should be posting at least one post per week.. But I will try.... Yeah? For those who have been reading my blog since day one, thank you so much for reading my posts. You guys are nice! Shall I call you guys yeppunni (예쁜이)? Hehehe

* Yeppunni (예쁜이) means Pretty/Sweetie

Some countries have celebrated Eid on 4th June 2019 and some is celebrating today, 5th June 2019 but, as for Brunei, we will be celebrating Eid this Thursday, 6th June 2019! I choose to post today because I think I will be in Brunei on Brunei's first day of Raya and maybe I will not be having time to post as well... You know, I'll be visiting houses on the first day.... Regardless on when you celebrate Eid, I wish you guys have a blessed and wonderful eid this year! Amiin Ya Rabb!

So this year, I wanna do something that my friends always been doing, sending postcard. For the first time ever I had the chance to send Raya cards to my best friends and sent another 15 post cards (second batch) to those who sent their name and address to me. 

OH!! I actually tweeted Hasif Rayyan, Teme Abdullah and Budak Tomato also about Raya cards and you know whaaaaat........ HASIF RAYYAN replied my tweet!!!!! and and, I managed to send him Raya card! Like YEAAAAHHHH!!! hahaha. I just can't hide my excitement!!! Thank you Hasif for the layanan!! *fangirling* 

Last but not least, I have Raya speech for my readers as well! 

I, Aremdaun Babo would like to sincerely apologize for any shortcomings from me or maybe have hurt you in any ways that I might've not noticed. I know I just started my blog... I started this because I want to try things out and to express things that I can't seem to express in real life but here. Ummmm.... To be honest, I have never liked writing and even now? It's not like I don't like it tho, I'm just not confident on how to write prettily full with emotions and what not.... But, I feel assured to be able to write (walaupun tak semana pun) in this platform. Oh well, I will just let my fingers dance on this keyboard!!!! Until I longer can't! :)

Raya, is a gathering for you, family and friends! and you will have fun going here and there, visiting and catching up and whatnot. I have gentle reminder for everyone, when you're going to someone houses, make sure you look presentable and respect their timing as well. You can't stay so long in one house cause they need time to rest as well or maybe visiting their family and friends as well. It would be nice if you could text/call them beforehand so you won't be disappointed if they're not at home (jangan nak main langgar rumah orang je). OH! Please, please and please refrain yourself from kissing new born babies or kids especially when you're sick! 

Most importantly, STAY SAFE WHEREVER YOU GO!!!! 

Until then, see you in my next post!

Best wishes,

Aremdaun Babo

Assalammualaikum and greetings everyone!

I'm late aren't I? I'm sorry about that. I was gonna post blog at least once in a week but my internet quota always reached it's limit in the middle of the month. So yeah... I sincerely apologize for that.

As the above matter, today is 1st of June 2019, I want to make a special post to Budak Tomato (one of my favorite book authors) who celebrated his birthday today! Happiest birthday Mato! Mato is the father of Esc, WOR(L)D, Hiatus and [He]aler.

I started reading Hiatus because the title itself caught my attention and after reading that book I was like, I need to read more of his books and I found his other two books before Hiatus was released. Recently he released his new book that is [He]aler published under White Coat. Healer is different from his other books (exclude World, where it is a poet book). Indeed it was a good book!

Okay... Not gonna touch on his books too much but Mato is definitely one of my favorites! I know him thru his writings and of course social media. Well, I don't know exactly who he is but I can feel that he is a warm person and such a loving individual. Tengok dia post kucing dia pun sudah aku tengok cute semacam! Geram! Hahaha.

Anyway, Happy birthday Mato! May you keep on inspiring other people and to others who read his book Hiatus, please please and please ambil iktibar bukan nak ikut pulak.

Okay ni je post for today.... Sorry eh taklah panjang sangat, setakat nak greet Mato je.

Happpppyyy birthday to you~~

Happy birthday toooo youuuu~~

Happy birthday to Matoooooo~~

Happy birthday~~~ tooooo~~~ youuuuu~~~

May Allah showers you with endless blessings! ❤



Best wishes,
너의 바보, Aremdaun Babo.


Budak Tomato's books:
Esc. published by Iman Publication
WOR(L)D published by Iman Publication
Hiatus published by Iman Publication
[He]aler published by White Coat

Mato's IG : @tls9._
Mato's Twitter: @thelostsiv

Lash lift...

I have never done lash lift before until yesterday. Prior to lash lift treatment I would like to thank Le.Lash for making me pretty and approaching me to go for lash lift as the treatment is done on natural eyelashes and also Wudhu friendly. I'm really happy with the result! Like when I woke up today, I feel sooooo extra! I could feel my lashes touch my brow bone! How can I describe this feeling ah? I guess everyone who had their eyelashes lifted knows how it feels? But I amazed with the treatment cause I was pretty nervous as I don't know what to expect, really! But I was assured by Evon that I shouldn't be nervous and just take a nap during the process. Thank you sweets for the great hospitality!

Guys, you can drop your comment on how you feel when you had your eyelashes lifted below cause I can't seem to express it! Hahaha

Differences between eyelash extensions with eyelash lift

Lash lift vs Lash perm

Lash Perms

* Does not lift lashes from the root.

* Lashes are wrapped around metal rod, followed by a curling cream on the lashes and making it curled inwards in all directions. 

Lash lift

* It lift lashes upwards from the root

* The silicone is placed on the lashes is tight enough that you can feel the pulling sensation from the root. *But don't worry, it doesn't hurt at all*

Are lash lifts for everyone?

For monolids or hooded eyelids, the effects of a lash lift might not be as pronounced or long-lasting compared to those with double eyelids. "If your eyelid is shaped i a way that pushes your lashes down, and if your lashes are quite short, then I would not recommend lash lift," says Tan. Lash extensions are a sound of investment in this case, especially since it results in a more apparent finish. Note that lash lifts only help to lift the lashes, and not to help it grow in length or volume.

After getting the lash lift treatment, here's are the things that you should bare in mind.

** This lash lift lasts for 6-8 weeks**

BUT GUYS WORRY NO MORE! Le Lash also offer other services;

Want to look beautiful for Raya? Graduation? Family Events? Wedding Events? Daily Look? Book your slots now! Le Lash is home-based service (she lives somewhere near OneCity) and she is doing it part-time. So, it is better for you to book your slot 2-3 days before your appointment to avoid disappointment! 

If you have any further inquiry, do not hesitate to visit her Instagram Le.Lash and giver some love ;)

Before and after the lash lift 

Before

After

The only drawback is that you keep on wanting to do it more and more!

The information is mostly from @_Le.Lash and the slots for Raya is filling! DM your slots now! 

Book review for Khayalan by Hasif Rayyan

Author Bio

Hasif Rayyan, Malaysian novel writer. Graduated in IPG International Language Campus majoring in TESL and now teaching in primary school somewhere in Kuala Lumpur. Khayalan is one of his works.

Twitter: @HasifRayyan

Instagram: @hasifrayyan

Blogspot: hasifrayyan.blogspot.com

Synopsis

"Kau yang jemput dia kembali, kan?" Kalau tak, takkanlah dia muncul tanpa sebab." Mungkin Rakzhan betul, fikir Hasif. Setiap kali dia ada perasaan begitu, lembaga itu pasti muncul.

Setiap kali ia muncul, tubuh Hasif akan menggeletar tak terkawal, nafas mendengus kuat, wajahnya tegang dengan mata terbuntang di balik bingkai cermin mata yang dipakai.

Ya, memang Hasif takut dengan sang lembaga. Baginya itulah ketakutan yang paling besar. Namun dia tidak tahu, ketakutan sebenarnya datang daripada sesuatu yang lebih dekat.

Review

I would say this book is kind of heavy despite of the title khayalan or maybe it was just me? I thought this book is going to be light one but I was wrong! This book is basically talks about imaginary friend, Rakzhan that Hasif has created himself. I'm not going to talk so much on the plot but this book will bring you to his world and you can feel the emotional ride along the way. If you happen to have this book but you haven't read it, I recommend you to read it.

Relatable

Here I've picked two lines from the book that hits me hard.

"Realiti tidak begitu. Sahabat akan datang dan pergi. Sebab munculnya mereka dalam hidup kau adalah untuk berikan kau sesuatu. Dan mereka akan pergi apabila sudah tak ada apa-apa lagi boleh diberikan kepada kau" - Rakzhan

The quote above got me right in the feels. To my friends who still stay, thank you so much for keeping up with me through my lowest. Those who left, thank you for making me realize that life is not just all about you, it's about me too. Us, together. And now I've to learn how to prioritized myself before others.

If you are interested in this book

Click on this or the link below

http://belinovelacip.wasap.my/