Mid-Year Review | Highlights & Favourites

Hye guys. I'm back after 3 months of silent. A lot of things happened during those time. Half of the year has passed. Alhamdulillah for everything. A lot of ups and downs. The first half of year I was so focused with my self, my marriage life and... Wait for it... 

So these are some of the highlights, lessons and my favourites for the first half of the year.

HIGHLIGHTS

January - Just get back from Iran. Best trip with my girls. Went to my first Sisters of Deen Meet Up, alone and survived. January is my favourite month (although most people despise this month) because of my birthday! My husband (whom I will refer as B from now on) and I went to Melaka for my birthday trip. Melaka foodhunt, checked! B tried to make surprise on my birthday but of course I knew it. Had picnic with Zahidah.

February - Visit Hara with Teera. Had my first Boat Noodle experience with Huda. My first (and maybe last) run of the year, Ashrae Run 10km. Kelantan roadtrip & foodhunt with the family. Muaz's Nikah. Had my first Kfry experience with Awin & Azra.

March - I'm pregnant! Everything went kinda haywire after I knew I was pregnant. I was so unproductive and lazy, even though March was supposed to be my productive and organize month. Alhamdulillah I have no nausea or morning sickness whatsoever. Just that my body is very tired 24/7. Nevertheless, March was still happening because I went to watch Ola Bola theater and Lee Chong Wei premier with B. My childhood best friend got married with my primary school friend. Mind blown. Joined walk for Earth Hour event with B. Went to the second Sisters of Deen Meet Up with Mas. Celebrate Azza's bachelorette party.

April - Went to our first Islamic talk event together after marriage, In the House of Rasulullah by School of Deen. Azza's wedding where I'm one of the bridemaid. Family day at Sungkai. Bangkok - Hatyai trip with B, for his birthday trip.

May - Went to my first concert with my sisters, KRU25! Best concert ever! Went to Dato' Seri theater at KL Pac with B. Went to the third Sisters of Deen Meet Up alone. Fasting month.

June - Raya! My first time raya away from my parents. Went back to Kelantan for the first day of raya. Visit Amy with Mimi, she just delivered her baby. Balik kampung and raya tour with my family.

LESSONS LEARNT

• Embrace the journey. Every single details, every small things matter. 
• Even if I feel like I've done nothing in the first half of the year, looking back at the list, I actually did a lot of things.
• Patience is virtue. Don't speak when you're mad.
• Be okay with unprepared things coming your way.
• Do baby steps but with consistency.
• Develop more positive thinking and avoid negativity. Less complaining and membawang.
• Wake up early. Early bird catches the worm.
• Be more organize and prioritize. Don't try to do everything all at once.  
• Always spend time with family and friends. 
• Have your own me time and your together time with your partner.
• Its okay if you are having a slump. Just get back and reorganize your life back.
• You don't need to wait for specific date to start something, just do now. Don't procrastinate.  

FAVOURITES

Youtubers

1. Lavendaire

2. Aida Azlin
3. Jenn Im

Books I've read so far

1. Dork Diaries #1 by Rachel Renée Russell - 3.5/5

2. Surihari Encik Pembunuh by Hilal Asyraf - 4/5

Podcast

Lavendaire Lifestyle Season 1

Game

Harvest Moon : Light of Hope

Songs
1. Camila Cabello - Havana ft. Young Thug
2. Mamamoo - Starry Night

Movies

1. Bleeding Steel - 3/5

2. Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2  - 2.5/5

3. The Greatest Showman - 4/5

4. Black Panther - 4.5/5

5. Pacific Rim - 3/5

6. Dead Pool - 3.5/5

7. The Incredibles 2 - 4/5

Netflix
1. Baahubali: The Beginning
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
3. A Korean Odyssey

Iflix

Once Upon A Time Season 7

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT

I've saved a lot of money this year. I'm no longer buying unnecessary things. Quality over quantity. I did my money budget tracker every month and so far I'm very consistent with it.

PREGNANCY JOURNAL

Baby is doing well. Did detail scan, alhamdulillah, everything is normal. I still can't feel your kick. Mommy gain a lot of weight, macam mana ni! I'm the heaviest I have ever been. (CRY) I just pray that you are growing healthy both physically and mentally. Be safe in there. Mommy gonna do a lot of research for now.


Till then, bye!

Love and prayer,
AS