Random at Work

Halo readers.

It’s FRI-YAYYYY!

Can’t believe it’s finally here because honestly, this week sucks! Miscommunication and our team synergy just dropped like cray cray. But truthfully that’s just the later “whys” in the Why-Why Analysis. The intensity was definitely triggered because the big boss did the ‘fear management’ styled then the dissatisfaction got translated down to the subordinates. Of course…

So anyways… it’s the Hari Raya celebration at work so I had to wear traditional attire which generally means wearing skirt. And my goodness… I do not fancy wearing skirt because it limits my movement. But that’s not my point. Actually, I wanted to point out that Koobs styled me today hehehe. I chose the top and bottom. He picked my tudung and helped me with the rest. Tucked the top out, pin in the bottom because it’s slightly big for me at the waist.

So… tadaaaa!

He got taste hehehe.

Love,

Mia!

Piece by Nurita Harith

My fellow readers...

I'm so blessed!

Alhamdulillah!

A dream came true again!

Last weekend, I finally gotten my hands into Nurita Harith's piece 

It's from the NH by Nurita Harith exclusive for Zalora.

But I bought it from her boutique in Bangsar because there's 20% off. I actually didn't plan to buy it. I was just so in love with her pieces and I ajak Koobs to go to the boutique so that I can see her pieces with my own eyes. Suddenly, Koobs' said, "Ok pilihlah mana nak, I subsidise separuh". 

HELLO! Freaking wHAt? Did I hear myself right?

Of course I jumped into the opportunity because I can definitely afford half of the price. So hahaha got it! sOooOOOoOOooOoOO HAAAAAAAPPPPPPYYYYYY!

Then we went and had our lunch in Jibby and Co, to fulfill my last pre-Ramadhan craving.

Another enormous love I have: SALMON!

My White Wedding Dress

My wedding dress.

Or as I call it, my nikah dress.

Every wedding sure is a different one. Some prefer to have a simple one and have grandeur honeymoon. Some don't care at all. Some wants both lavish and what not. But for my wedding, I have only one request from my then boyfriend. I did not care of how simple anything else are, but I wanted to feel like and be a princess on our big day. And princesses always have beautiful dress. So as you can tell, I spend quite a lot on my nikah dress. Quite an amount if you speak of a garment. But that dress..... it isn't just a garment to me. It is my princess dress. So....

My nikah dress.... safe to say, is my favourite dress of all now. I put so much love and thought on the concepts and how I want it to be. I dreamt of it being white in colour, off-white to be exact to avoid looking too dark on my skintone. Then, it needs to be body fitting, enough to accentuate my curves yet still modest. And dear Lord, my enormous love for pleats -- I would't miss it for the world to apply it on the dress. Pleats if done right, will always elevate the elegance in a garment. It appears simple but complicated to craft. Then you put together those french lace to give the delicate and feminine effect and as suggested by my dressmaker, silk crepe to bring the flow I desire. For its last touch, my dressmaker give its magic to the masterpiece, the 3D beadings. And my fellow readers.....  that is my dream came true, my dress came true. Really. Wallahi. I'm still in awe because I have so much love for the dress! 

It is definitely of every girl's dream kannn to be married in her white dress. Although I must abide to the fact that those white bridal dress will only be worn once. And that is during the solemnisation. That is also the main reason the millennial now improvised and used soft coloured fabrics to replace the white ones, to make it practical. Because of course, it would be a little bizarre wearing a white dress to occasions! Common colours would be pastel pink, blue, mint and nude. Even my dressmaker suggested me to have a soft blue dress. But my my, I want to only marry once and that one time I shall wear white dress like how our ancestors had it.

If I recall right, I went to four consultations with my dressmaker.

• First consultation (Sept 2018): We discussed on the idea and concept - whether he can make my dream dress. On the budget, the timeline. My inspiration was definitely Nurita Harith. I've always wanted to have her make my dress. But I also know, I could never afford her. So, I shared with my dressmaker, a lookbook for what I want.

Photo credits to Nurita Harith's website.

And he straight away sketched it.

The comparison for final look. I think my dressmaker did a marvellous job!
Photo on the left credit to Nurita Harith's website.

• Koobs' consultation (Oct 2018): Because we didn't want to have different person making our outfit for the same ceremony. So his measurement were taken.

• First fitting (March 2019): I fainted! Nuff said. Ok fine, joking but I instantly fell in love with the dress and the beading wasn't even sewed into!

The dress silhouette without the beadings

Absolutely love the looooong veil!

• Final fitting (April 2nd, 2019): I died! Hahahaha cantik sangat, terlalu love! 

And more pictures on our big day:

And if you don't know yet, the dressmaker is Sam from @samm_republic on instagram. He's based at Wangsa Maju, nearby LRT Gombak.


Love,
Mia

Change is OK

I have finally properly came up with a list of resolutions. New year came late but better late than never, ayy? Lol tipu je. Mainly because I was focused on my wedding so I was too lazy to think and change beforehand. Boo me all you want, I deserve that for my mental health haha.

& since I’m a married woman now, change is inevitable. Some dreaded, some welcomed. Read this article on The process is both overwhelming yet exciting. (Read this article on accepting change in your loved ones).

Hence, why the heck not to 2019’s theme: CHANGE IS OK. 

WHY #1: I want to change the way I spend my free time.
KPI #1: A book a month!

I realised how scrolling on social media has given me temporary pleasure and relaxation, but it has very little added value to myself and surrounding. That, besides giving me headache and rabun. So I’d like to pick up my old hobby, of reading books; self helps and romance. Actually, of any kinds if it allows me to enhance my vocabulary and myself honestly. This is of course simultaneously continuing with my all-time fav hobby for stress release – le SCRAPBOOKING/DIARY.

               

WHY #2: …

Actually I only have one at the moment hahaha :P Still thinking of more, definitely will update for my fellow readers!

Also, it's 6 May 2019, the first day of Ramadhan 1440. 

Have a blessed month to those observing the month.

May all our good deeds be accepted, and may it bring a permanent positive change to our souls!

Ramadhan Kareem, everyone!

Love,

Mia

Wedding Vendors

Hello everyone,

I have shared this to my friends and family on instagram because so... many... asked.
But here I am again sharing to my readers, and also for me to keep for the record :)

I really.... don't know how to express my gratitude to every vendors that have worked super hard to provide their best service for our big day. It was beautiful... magical... wish came true! MashaAllah may Allah bless them all! From the personnels we worked closely to the crew setting things up and on the day itself. Eventhough these vendors were discovered via instagram, it was a huge blessing for no mishaps had happened. Only little hiccups with prompt solution!

You know who's the real M.V.P? THOSE HASHTAGS!
Some tips: Try searching with this format #WhatYouWantPlace (e.g.: #muaseremban #hennaseremban)

I followed numerous of accounts for one particular aspects and spent a huge amount of time scrolling to suit my budget and taste (Actually, post wedding I cleared my following accounts, gila banyak almost 300 hahahaha). And within a month, I went for consultations and paid deposits for all the vendors, as below:

• Nikah Attire: @samm_republic (Update: Read more on this post)
• Wedding Planner: @weddinggaloresdnbhd
• MUA: @makeupbynoraliza
• Bridal Handbouquet: @haejabudiman.co
• Catering: Zemi Catering on Facebook
• Hantaran: @cairaweddstyled
• Henna: @hennabydiba
• Bridesmaid Batik: @istanakainbatik
• Invitation Card: @inspirasikadkahwinofficial

I will try to post per entry for each but no proomises luls.

Cheers lad.

Love,

Mia.

Kemboja Dipetik

15 April 2019, exactly 10 days as a wife to my bestfriend, my boyfriend, my husband, Koobs.

& I've been getting the "How's married life?" question like A. LOT!

Well guys, again, idk haha. For starters, it's pretty great! Not yet lit lah because we're constantly tired from the travelling, wedding business, cleaning the house and what not. So we kind of pissed off each other at times muehehe. Pretty sure once we settled down, everything's going to be awesome pawsome! And of course, it's something we're still discovering. In fact, I've discovered one or two things about my husband now that I had no idea of when we were courting. Like in my face gila because I always dismiss the "dah kahwin baru you akan kenal your husband betul betul"! Oh wells.

Not gonna lie, still feels awkward sharing a house with someone else. Or, having someone to talk to about the littlest things in person. Or, dehijabing in front of another man. Ultimately, having another entity I have to respect because of a bond we uphold.

I'm very used to regarding him as boyfriend, sometimes I forgot the things we used to do could end me up of getting a ticket from the recording angels haha. Like the "cursing jokingly" because that's what we sometimes hahaha ok fine, always did back then - "eff you!". I got told off by Koobs when I did it tsktsk. So I guess, no more? Hahaha

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As of our activities. After our first reception we managed to have a leisure one day stay in Hilton KL. The room was lit and cozy. I want to go there again! Hahaha even Koobs enjoyed the stay! Sanggup nok paksa Koobs pergi Pavi for the sake of  bath bomb lol.

And last week in between our majlis, I have had my marriage leave of 5 days while he was working. As a kinesthetic person, I can't help to tidy the house by myself. Assembled the items we bought from Ikea, cleaned the entire house and rearranged stuff. Decluttered house aka tortured body. Bapak sakit! But when Koobs came back from work, he was such a sweetheart to continue and assist with the house chores. 

And ever since becoming a wife, I have never had my hands on the wheel. WHATADREAM! Thanks Koobs jadi my personal chauffeur to anywhere and everywhere. Backstory: I kept telling Koobs, if he is one day a somebody, the first help I would want and need is definitely a driver! I love the adrenaline of driving really fast like yknow 160km/hr but boy do I like the constant drive and break pedal shifts in the city traffic jam? Please!

Ntah lah nok, I want to share so many things but it feels trivial to tell.

One thing for sure, alhamdulillah ala kulli hal for this life blessings!

Another piece from the solemnisation ceremony - Taman Bukit Chedang, 6 April 2019.

Picture taken by our friend, Hafizul Asyraf.

Overwhelm with love,
Mia Nasir.

Union of Love

6 April 2019 (1 Syaaban 1440) is another date I will always remember.

Our union of love <3

Many think we're the ideal couple.

But like other lovers, we had moments and we had fights too.

Only the close ones knew, we had that massive fight that separated us.

Suddenly for two months, we owned ourselves again, and better.

However the dissociation was healing but daunting, refreshing but lonesome.

It was that, that brought us closer than before leading to the decision.

And to this date, I constantly say my alhamdulillah because no words can express how beautiful everything was. Trials after trials. People might see me as an immature girl, but trust me, deep inside I have become a matured strong lady than I was 2 years ago. Alhamdulillah praises to Allah for every hardship I faced. Surely "Allah doesn't burden a soul beyond that it can bear" from Al-Baqarah: 286.

And after the announcement of our wedding, people asked "How do you know he's the one?".
Well guys, idk too, but I followed my heart and Koobs stayed, when he had the choice to go away.

Alhamdulillah.

Alhamdulillah.

Alhamdulillah ala kulli hal.

Koobs dah jadi kanda dinda lah! 

Love you Koobs sweetheart!

#miaxkobe

Lots of love, 

Mia Nasir.

Wow, < 2 months

Hey you,

It’s freaking seven weeks away!

Am I freaking out? Maybe

Am I scared? A little

Am I stressed out? Definitely

Am I excited? Hell yes haha

Hahaha tbh, I’m not sure why I’m stressed out. Up till now, everything goes as smoothly as planned and the only small hick up along the way would be my dress for his reception. And that was due to me failing to describe the dress I wanted to the dressmaker. Had to fork out a lil extra but as I said, minor.

But well…. prolly the main reason would be the ka-ching! I’m constantly worried that some things might come up and I have not got that lots of money to cover the possibilities. But ok ok, I am going to calm myself down lol so I said to myself :P

And I have said it before and I am going to say it again, I am forever grateful to have such supportive parents, family, partner and friends. They’ve been supporting with little little things that made me so happy. Like mashaAllah, I don’t know how because each time I have that money worry, Allah just sent help via my people to ease it. For example, Abel and Alyaa has each gifted me with the crown I’ve wanted to put on for my reception and a facial voucher that I really needed! And then suddenly I got an unexpected cashback from CIMB that I didnt realise I did anything to get it. Also went and meet my friends the other day and got my first ever angpao from JY’s mum besides she treating us the dinner. And then last week, Koobs and I did our calculations again on which payments need to be priotised first and all. He gladly paid upfront for my part so that the remaining balance I shall pay a lil bit later after the reception. So this could buy me some time. MashaAllah thanks for an understanding partner! Well my point is, “niat nak diri rumah tangga, insyaAllah Allah tolong” is reeeeal ok guys. Like alhamdulillah dipermudahkan sangat sangat :’) Masa tu nangis kejap because oh Lord I dont deserve this but thank you so much!

P/S: Oh bride tips from me, never ever pay full payment for any service that has yet to complete. Yes we trust the vendors but never take the risk, ok darlings? The

Please make doa for us all that the ceremony will go so smooth and for our union of love to be bless eternally, till jannah.

Love,
Miah <3

New Year 2k19 - NYE Celebration

Dear you,

Upon the new year's eve celebration:

Mia's verdict:

1. Want to go out for new year celebration.
2. Longing to watch fireworks live and big. 
3. Want to go out and have super duper fun like any other capable youth. 
4. Don't mind travelling to KL from Seremban on one of these days.

Koob's verdict:

1. What is the difference between fireworks seen on tv and live? 
2. Have watched fireworks in London, aint enough? 
3. It's hot. 
4. There's a lot of people.

Final verdict:

1. The fireworks in London from Primrose Hill was close to nothing, it was tiny from up there. (As seen in the last picture from this post)
2. I've longed for fireworks and celebration because my old folks was all about going out during celebrations when I was a little girl. Now that, theyre in their golden years, it is impossible for the to brave the crowd. 
3. Made an agreement for travelling -- I'd drive to KL, Koobs would drive back Seremban (But on the day, he drive both ways yay!). 

After one persuasion session to another persuasion, Koobs said yes to going out on new year's eve. Boy, am I not a happy girl? Hehehe. So you see, Koobs and crowd do not jive. He dislike crowd. He dislike hot weather. So when he did this for me, what a hero I got. Of course.... the persuasion included some heated arguments and me crying lol cengeng. I could use the term 'achingly' because that's how bad I wanted to go.

Onto the night, it was mostly lovely. We started our journey at 6.30pm from Seremban and strolled along The Curve - one shop to another and one restaurant to another. We finally decided on eating at 9.00pm. However, since twas the eve, we had to wait for another 30 minutes to be seated. We had our dinner at Italiannies, my treat to him for going my way. I had salmon and spinach fettucine and he had pepporoni pizza. Lovely food it was, loved the beef bacon especially. 

At 11.00pm, we head to the main street for the countdown -- just in time for Aizat's and Ruffedge's performance. Sang along to them, had the loveliest time. And then the event that I've been waiting for, the fireworks! Freaking 10 minutes show. My neck ached, and best to say it's enough of fireworks for a few years before I feel like watching again hahaha. And although it wasn't the nicest coordination, it was what I wanted to see. Koobs looked pretty stoked too (I wonder if he ever watched one growing up. And how he feels about it). And by 2.00am, 1st Jan 2019, I was already in my pyjamas.

Ah Koobs, I know you will never read this blog of mine. Because I like writing and literature, while you are completely the opposite. That sometimes, we have fights due to our inability to communicate our thoughts, expectations and frustration. But please know that each time I wrote, it was because I was inspired and loved. And the whole 2018, I felt it from you. Hence the massive writing on you (or us).

Who is the luckiest women alive? ME <3

Cheers,
Mia.

New Year 2K19 - A review in Mia's life.

Hello dear you,

So.... it's 3rd Jan 2019. I guess.... HAPPY NEW YEAR 2K19?! ;)

Well well... Twenty eighteen.

20-18.

2018!

... was overall a good year for me.

In 2017 I was dying. It was as rough as the waves in the ocean. My darkest time.

But it was my strength for 2018. I entered 2018 with a broken heart and self crisis - financially and emotionally. I was a nuisance to my old folks and family. But I bucked up and continue with my 2018's resolution of overcoming fear, self love and continuous improvement. Safe to say I kept up with my resolution.

I conquered my fears. I learned to swim. I started painting and blogging again. I followed my instinct, reenacted with my love of my life. I tried to come back home as frequent as possible to spend time with my family. I got my first proper job (in fact today's my work anniversary - 1st year of employment! Wee). I bought my first car. I conquered my bad shopaholic behavior. I started saving and realigning my money management. I decided to get married. And I could manage my anger better. Alhamdulillah alla kulli haal!

Basically, to put it out, me adulting was highly successful with my old folks' support. I will surely not be what I am without them both. I love my Mummy and Ayah too much. I cried. (During my year end leave, I had 10 days at home. One of the days, I was in my room when Mum suddenly came in reminding of the white garments and batik she has prepared when the day comes. I know it was good of her to prep but did it not hurt me? Of course it did. Secretly, there feels like a lump in my throat, unable to pass through. Phew! *crying again*)

And of course my family. Tho we're not the ideal-est set of siblings, absence of either one will have its impact.

And my love of my life - Koobs. For choosing and staying by my side despite what we have gone through.

And ultimately, big or small the achievements were, is all from the Lord itself - Allah SWT. For He surely holds the power to make it or make it not happen. Alhamdulillah for granting me such blessed life.

So to wrap it up, 2018 was a year of change as an individual. However, 2019 will be the year of change collectively since I will have to kiss the "Miss" goodbye. With the additional R in the "Mrs" comes the additional Responsibilty in my life. And then the adaptation to the new family, financial and future plannings.

But you know what, bring it on, 2019!

Love,
Mia.