minimasilence

live with less.

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Be Basic: Life

Have you heard about minimalism? By making your life simple and minimal is how to make your life back to basic.

1) Plan a meal time Food is source of living. Having a schedule meal will help to control your diet intake. Make sure you don’t skip the main course everday which breakfast, lunch & dinner.

2) Minimize wardrobe It’s time to start a capsule wardrobe! We actually only need basic item for everyday clothing. Define your style and buy what necessary.

3) Declutter home No matter it is a big or small space. Keep things as little as you can. If you found the item that you not even touch in a week. That’s mean you actually don’t own the item. Dump it or start to sell.

4) Keep hygienic Take care of yourself and your surrounding. Keep clean and fresh. Take up what your mama had taught you.

5) Downsize Get rid of any duplicate items. Make a list of things you don’t need and embrace “one in, one out” rule.

It’s simple!

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2024 & Ramadhan

Its been awhile i'm on writing on this tumblr page. Alhamdulillah we have entered 2024 and Allah gave me another chance to feel Ramadhan this year.

Banyak benda dah berubah since the last time i wrote in here. I am now a resident of Saudi Arabia. Yeah, sounds like dream come true. Sejak dari masuk nursing college memang simpan impian nak ke sini.

Ya Rabb, thank you for listening to all my prayer. Sejujurnya, hidup dekat negara orang memang tak sama dengan kehidupan dekat Malaysia. Now, i agreed 100% dengan pepatah melayu "Hujan batu dinegeri sendiri, hujan emas dinegeri orang" tetap ku akan pilih negeri sendiri.

Semoga kita semua terus kuat dengan pilihan hidup kita sendiri dan redha dengan ketentuan yang Allah beri. Setiap ujian mesti ada hikmahnya.

3 Ramadhan 1445H , Riyadh Saudi Arabia

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Ohh its already 2023!

Hello dear tumblr peeps !

Its been quite long time since I’m not writing. Yes, life as been busy and hectic!

For the updates for this few years. I’ve changed my workplace, moving out to new place and new town!  I’m married to a lovely and handsome husband (I called him Habibi) <3. We held a minimalist ceremony for our solemnization attended by very close family. We got plan to host an actual wedding ceremony, but the time are getting jealous day by day. 

For now, I will have few days left from my current workplace as sooner I’ll working abroad. Yes, aboard! I moving to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia... I would say its not an easy decision to make as I’m married now compared before. But Habibi are supportive and encourage. 

Will be unemployed for a month and half while waiting for my ticket to fly. So, my Habibi and I were plan for a road trips across peninsular Malaysia. The trip will start from the south to east coast and next to the highlands. 

Stau tuned!

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Be Basic: Wardrobe

So many days I took to think about this post. Honestly, it’s difficult to have a super real basic wardrobe for women.

As a lady, we wanted more clothes, accessories and stuff. But, it is actually what we need? The answer NO. We only needed the basic. 

Let’s learn to start basic and simple.

1) Finding your styles. Styles is very important in order to have a complete look. You need to identify what type of style suits you. I choose to have minimal look. 

2) Colour coding.  After you had choose your styles. Pick at least one colour tone to complete your wardrobe. Choose a basic colour like black, white or brown. Mine are light brown. 

3) Choose a comfort fabric.  Wear something that make you feel like home. I love clothes make from chiffon, cotton and linen. Hmm..smell home already. 

4) Pick only the essential items. Add on item an functional items such as bags and shoes instead of accessories. 

5) Organize and be yourself.  Separate your work, outing and daily clothes. Had an uniform for your work is great deal. Create your own uniform if you doesn’t have one. It won’t mixing up with the rest. 

It’s simple!

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Be Basic: Diet

I'm not gonna talk about how to lose weight.

To be frank, necessary need for your body is balance diet. I never achieved my ideal body weight.

But, on my way to go for BMI 20-21 at least.

Ht:163cm Wt:43kg. Ideal Wt:53kg. 10kg to go!

Let's check out my everyday menu;

1) Main Course

Breakfast :

- Bread (Butter / Jems / Peanut)

- Cereals (Cornflakes / Etc)

- Oats (Fruit Mixed)

- Coffee / Juice

(Orange / Berries / Carrot)

Lunch:

- Cafe’s Lunch

- Carbs / Protein / Fibre Diet

(Rice / Baked Meat / Baked Vege)

Dinner:

- Mixed Rice

- Pasta / Noodle

- Protein Diet

(Fish & Chip / Chicken Chop)

2) Add-on

Snacks:

- Tea / Chocolate / Soy Drink

- Dry Crackers / Mixed Nuts / Fruits

Supper:

- Protein Milk

Supplement:

- Probiotics Drink

It’s simple!

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Be Basic: Skin Care

All of us wanted a clear and flawless skin. No matter what having good apperances make us be more confidence. Here are the basic for your skin.

1) Cleanser Before pick a cleanser. Identify your skin type. If you’re dry skin. Then, pick cleanser that promote hydrating and moisture.

2) Toner Toner is meant to remove dirt and oil in your skin. Some skin type may needed for extra clean. Which some aren’t not because nowdays cleanser already does that.

3) Moisturizer Skin is about water and water is about hydrating. To prevent dryness. Your skin will thanks you on this.

I would recommed a brand, Simple. Affordable and straightforward. No artificial chemicals, so they’re good for everyone, everyday.

Product reviewed, SIMPLE Kind to Skin; Cleanser: Moisturising Facial Wash Toner: Soothing Toner Moisturizer: Hydrating Light Moisturiser

It’s simple!

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I’m out and the game end.

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Be Basic: Money

There’s 3 simple way how to manage it.

1) Save I believe the concept of saving first then expense. My advice, set a goal. The goal will be the marker and motivate you to be consistent on saving.

2) Budget Budgeting usually related to your own expenses. Make a realistic budget.

3) Expense Study on your own expenses. Knowing what’s your need. Buy only necessary items.

It’s simple!

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Quit

So today is the day.

The day that i’ve decided and pledge to myself,

I’m quitting social media for a moment. I’ll be right back.

I found that i’ve wasted a billion hours on it.

I should stop checking on other’s thing, making me insecure.

I should stop updating people unnecessary thing, making me addict getting likes.

I should save more energy. Social media really saps my energy.

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23 days to go

I’m counting my birthday!

It is on 7th Apr.

I abroad on that day.

I just want a calm, hustle free and having a “me time” on that day.

Do whatever I like, wear what i want and eat whatever I craving on.

At the end of the day.

You’ll realise that it is just you,

Yourself.

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You.

My first love when i was 13 years old. But, we only keep it as a friends. He know i like him. He also likes me!

Then, when i was 19 years old. I felt in love with somebody else. This time i told myself that i mature enough to get in relationship. So we declare as a couple. Sweet sweet moments created. But, it was not last long.

Now, i am 23 years old. Busy with work, get paid, then pay bills and so on. Yes, i still do have a partner. Yeah, a partner whenever i felt like talking to someone or too bored doing things alone. It was comfortable things you will ever had.

Well, once you get older. Things like this will happen. At end of the day,

it is just you, yourself. 💕

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I don’t know what thing make you changed.

Me

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Break.

I’ve enough. On Everything.

I need a break of all thing.

Wanted or unwanted.

Finding myself back wasn’t easy.

But, i am trying.

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.

To be honest,

I’m not myself anymore.

When everyone think I’m okay.

I want a change.

But, I must let it go.

And It is hard for me.

I have tried.

Not succeeded.

Disappointed and useless.

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Go Travel: Home Vacation

Have you heard about stay-vacation? Yes, where you book a hotel near your place and act like a tourist? Sounds familiar? Yes! It is.

But, what i did during these 7 days was little bit different which I wanted to call it as home-vacation! So, I had 7 days off this month.

Not decided to go anywhere. I went back to my parent’s house and spent my time with them. Family is everything to me! So here’s some activities I would like to share with you. I had wonderful time during my home vacations.

Before we start, all below activities must be willing by heart lol :)

1) Watch Movies

Either you pre book cinema ticket and watch it with you siblings or just buy movie from the local tv stations. Astro provided this service. From latest show to the older ones.

2) Service your car

So, on my second day staying home. My mom ask me to accompany her for a car service! I know its sounds boring. But, during waiting I had some quality conversation with my mum. Car service centre also provide you some coffee. So have a chat!

3) Declutter and Clean up

I really can’t stand with so much stuff nowdays. Since I started to practice minimalism. I really need to make sure everything had space and organise. So, I help my mum by re-organised the refrigerator and other parts in house. It’s satisfying!

4) Meet your dentist

Okay, this one. I supposed to have monthly check up which I failed to do so. Yeah yeah. To make myself more productive? I had appointment with my dentist today. They did some scaling. Nahh. Its good!

5) Get back your childhood time

Explore back the places that gave you a childhood moments. As for me a night market and beach near my house. Great to know that there’s so much changes there.

The end. I really love my hometown! Besides cheap food. Here the place that I actually belong to. The place where I born.

Sabak Bernam 💕

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Goals: 2018

Oh my Lord! 2018 is almost end. I’m seriously doesn’t satisfy with my performances this year, yet. 

But, not all day are bad day. I still had a good day! Honestly, some of my goals are totally out and fail! The great thing is, still had one or two that i’ve achieved it before 2018 ends! Let’s us see what’s my progress on these; 

1) Learn and Speak Mandarin. 

I’m basically haven’t achieve yet for this one. I planned to take mandarin class on July. But somehow, things happen i couldn’t make it. I’ll try again next year. Wait, i know simple mandarin words okay? So, please be nice don’t talk bad about people in public. 

2) Save money and spend less. 

Here l would like to congrats my self! I am so proud of myself right now. I achieved this goal! I had few saving for long term purpose. I don’t buy shirts anymore! Even, I sell my few clothes for extra money! 

3) Travel every year. 

I’ve set a goal to travel every each year! So, this year. I’ve been to Hatyai for 4 days and 3 nights. Even though, it is only a short trip. But, amazing enough. so, where should I go next year? Let’s wait and see. 

4) Meditate and Keep Calm.

I’m struggling. Seriously, my faith are sometimes up and down. I will keep try and try never give up. 

5) Own a property.

I only had 3g 916 Gold so far. And it is just a small and simple ring :’)

And it’s a wrap! I’m done mumbling for today. Since i’ve nothing to do stay at home for six days! So, did you goals achieved? If yes, congratulations! If no, it’s okay. You can always try again! 

May have a good day! 

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Go Travel: Unlock Places

I am now so so excited to tell about my travelling experiences. My solo journey start when I was 19 years old. It was in 2015. Then, it become a MUST for me to travel abroad after that.

Let’s get started! Unlock the...

1) Beijing, China. (2015)

I visited Beijing in 2015. It was my first time used my red passport. The feeling fly almost 7 hours was such a great experienced. Best place here was The Great Wall of China.

2) Jakarta, Indonesia. (2016)

These was unplanned trip. Never in my thought went to Indonesia at first. But, I really learned a lot when I was in Jakarta. People there are struggling everyday and they work hard for living.

3) Bandung, Indonesia. (2016)

I went to Bandung via Train from Jakarta. It was a day trip. Bandung was suitable for travellers who love nature. The road are turbulences. But, you’ll get best view after that journey.

4) Krabi, Thailand. (2017)

Woah, Krabi. I went there via land, from Malaysia. 5 hours via ETS to Padang Besar, 45mins to Hatyai then Hatyai to Krabi another 6 hours! Adventurous? Yes, we are.

5) Hatyai, Thailand. (2018)

I already went to Hatyai on 2017. But, the trip was short and I don’t felt much about Hatyai. So this year, I finally accomplished my 2017 trips. Hatyai had a lot of food! I love it!

So? where have been you been?

Go out now girl!