My Raya Experience 2018.

First and foremost... 

Eid Mubarak, my Muslim brothers and sisters! Hope y'all had a splendid Eid! And to others, good day! Hope y'all had a great week :) 

Anyway, I spent my Eid in Kedah (Alor Setar to be specific) and Perak (in Ipoh). As usual, during eid, we visit people's houses, go sight-seeing around our kampung (hometown) and more! In Kedah, we saw paddy fields all around! 

After all, Kedah is Malaysia's main paddy source (if this is true it means that I'm getting better at Geography ahahaha). 

This year's Eid felt different. It felt more eye-opening. I think this is because I'm older therefore I can appreciate the meeting of relatives that I haven't met in years - some I can't even remember anymore! 

My family and I travelled to Kedah with my aunt and uncles with their children and my grandparents (on my mother's side). We stayed at a hotel located in the heart of Kedah. 

Now, I know that to some of you, staying at a hotel during Eid doesn't seem very proper. To some of you in fact, it may seem rather arrogant because you may see it as an indication that we think we're too good for the 'kampung life' or that 'we can't stand the kampung heat' or to some, 'we can't live without our air-conditioners.' 

Okay those last two lines might be true - ahahaha - but anyway, no. That's not the reason. 

To those of you who think we don't stay at our relative's house because of the reasons above, I'm 95% sure that you've never travelled back to your hometown... Or maybe because you already have your own room set in your relative's house. 

But look, my family and I rarely travel to north of Malaysia - specifically Alor Setar, Kedah -  meaning that having a room set for us in our relatives' houses isn't necessary for it would just trouble them (they would have less space for their own families). 

So you see, if we stay at our relative's house, they might have to move out of their rooms for as long as we're there - and this would be totally unfair. Even if they did have a guest room in their house, we wouldn't be comfortable because we'd all have to be in one room all the time. 

And I for one don't like the idea of staying in a person's - whom I, I'll say it again, rarely met - house because I feel like an intruder. That's why I don't feel comforted when a person says, 'make yourself at home!'. 

This is just my opinion so please don't bash at me for a 13 year old's thoughts.

But anyway,

Nuha's List of Experiences During Eid-2018. 

1. I'm Pretty Sure I'm Getting Taller - Not Shorter.

    *Last year*

     

     Relative: Insyirah! (my family calls me Insyirah for my name is Nuha Insyirah). What form are you in? 

     Me: I'm sorry, what? 

     Relative: *Gives me this very quizzical look* Well, aren't you already in form 1? Or 2? Or perhaps 3? 

      Me: I'm in the 6th Grade actually *gives 'em my best grin*. 

      Relative: *gasps* but you're so tall! 

      I say nothing more for I know I'm of average height, hehe. 

      *This year* 

        That same relative: Insyirah! How's 6th Grade? 

       Maybe they're not aware that it's a different year or... you know what I don't know. 

       Me: Um, I'm in Form 1 actually so... 

       Relative: *gasps* wowwhhh. 

Dear relatives, I believe I'm getting taller every year - not shorter. But if I look younger than I am then thanks (ahahahaha). 

2. I'm Still Single, okayhhh?? 

   Me: *Gets a text from my friend Qistina on Whatsapp. A huge grin plasters on my face*. 

   Relative: *Sees me grin* Who're you talking to? Your lover...? *grins* 
  
   Now I don't know about you but I'm not a fan of people saying this to me when I smile,       laugh or grin at my phone screen. 

   Me: *Does best to not be rude or show sings of anger* No, a friend just texted me. 

   Relative: *Doesn't want to give up* What kind of friend?? 

   Me: -_- 

Dear relatives, I get that you're excited to witness another one of your younger family members get married but please; I'm still 13 >.<


There were A LOT MORE things that I experienced but those two were the most common. Phew! 

But I believe my Eid was a unique and adventurous one :) 

Farewell, dear reader! Until my next adventure! 

-21st June 2018- 

~Nuha Insyirah~

A New Malaysia... Insya Allah.

For some reason I'm feeling patriotic today so I hope you can bear with me, hehe. 

Hello, dear reader. I'll be doing a little introduction about myself. My name's Nuha Insyirah, I'm 13 years old and I'm a Malaysian who was born in Malaysia; and I'm proud. 

To some of you, you may think that Malaysia is a crappy place with bad economy and low currency; and I agree. This might leave you thinking, 'so why are you so proud to be a Malaysian?' 

You see, I'm not ignorant to the fact that my country isn't such a great place, nor is it that successful. I realize that my future may be limited because of it. 

These thoughts leave me worried and overwhelmed at times. It's hard to keep calm because of this. 

"I hope you all can lead our country to success one day," I recall our teacher telling us. I took this seriously and I felt a suddenly blast of patriotism running through my veins. 

For your information, Malaysia had its General Election for a new prime minister yesterday. I don't know how election goes in your country but here, a few weeks (maybe months) before election day, you'll see political flags everywhere, waving with the breeze. 

At home, my parents would be discussing about politics and such. I'd be at the dinner table, listening intently as I took it all in. You must think I'm mad and such a nerd to be actually want to listen to such things. 

If so, then maybe you're right. 

Maybe I am out of my mind to listen to such political talk. But I don't care. The political talk between my parents always leave me thinking: What will happen to my future? Can I still achieve my dream to study abroad? Or will I have to prepare a plan B? 

Anyway, yesterday was quite a busy day. My father had to vote in Kuala Lumpur whereas my mom in Ipoh. Therefore, my father set out early to vote and was back at a quarter past 10. We drove off to Ipoh soon after. 

Later that night, my grandparents and my family were all in the living room, watching 'Astro Awani' news. 

"(Name of political party) is LEADING!!" 

"Alhamdulillah." 

I could've sworn my mother was screaming that every 2 minutes whereas my grandmother thanked God for such a blessing. 

I slept early last night and woke up this morning to be informed that a different political party had won. A different party that guaranteed hope to my country. 

I felt overwhelmed. 

I felt patriotic. 

I felt hopeful of my dreams once more. 

The love that was once locked away was then restored for my country once more. Malaysians, let's rejoice and accept the change of our prime minister. Let's unite as one and make our country great again. Stop the labeling. We shouldn't be divided into Malay, Chinese, Indian and such. 

We should all be called MALAYSIANS. 

Towards a new and better path. A new Malaysia... Insya Allah. 

10th May 2018 (Thursday).

#3rd, #4th and #5th Day of School.

Hey, I'm back! Sorry I've been inactive lately. Been busy with homework, school and stuff... Alright, let's get to the story.

During my 3rd day of school, we had a dizzying day of science and mathematics. I think science class erased everything we thought we understood about science. The teacher was great but the lesson she was teaching us was a brain wreck.

(We were learning physics, btw).

Maths was also a brain wreck. The teacher introduced us to the types of numbers like square numbers, prime numbers and etc. It was a dizzying subject but we all made through it alive.

On my 4th day of school, my classmates and I had sports time so we played badminton. It was awesome to get out of the school for an hour and play at the badminton court. But I think I didn't do my stretches correctly so by the time badminton was over, my legs and arms hurt like mad.

We also had our first German class that day which was quite interesting. Our teacher seemed so interested in what he was teaching so that made us interested about the subject, too. He taught us the simple German sentences like 'good morning', 'goodbye', 'hello' and etc.

Finally came Friday, our 5th day of school and we were all excited to get the day over with, get home and cry over all the homework we'd been given. Ahhhh.

We had assembly that day and it was quite humoring as there were only 8 of us in the hall. Assembly was really short and quiet.

The day continued as usual and by the time it was 5pm, we all ran out of class, telling each other, "we made iiiiiiit!!!!" We all laughed.

"Next week is another week of school," I say, groaning. The others groan with me and I laugh.

"Alright, I gotta go. See y'all next week!" One of my friends say as she descends the stairs.

"Tschüss!" I say, waving my hand at her. The others look at me and say,

"Tschüss!!"

#2nd Day of School

Hey y'all it's me again and today was my second day of school.

Today I think we got to know our classmates better. Yesterday we were all still getting used to the fact that we'd be each other's classmates but today we've gotten used to it and we had fun today. 

I especially like Myra as she has this very quirky character with her. She's easy to talk to, fun, quirky and can be rather deep and 'emo'. 

Today, I think the most interesting classes we had were Graphic Design and Islamic Studies. Graphic Design was more like art class but our teacher explained that Graphic Design is art that involves words and decorations. So, he gave us each a piece of tracing paper and a magazine. The magazine was to copy different word fonts to make a sentence or to copy the decorations onto the tracing paper using a pencil. 

We were quite surprise that we'd to use a wooden pencil as we're used to using pens to write as we're secondary students. But I thought, why not, let's go nostalgic for a day. 

Islamic Studies class was interesting because of our teacher, Mr Arif. He loves to talk about Islam and will use any opportunity he gets to tell us hadiths and other information about Islam that were practically new to us. No doubt that his classes will be interesting throughout the year. 

Tomorrow's a new day! Jzk y'all! 

#1st Day of School

Hey y'all! Nuha here. 

Anyway, today was my first day of school as a secondary student! Secondary school started a week later after primary school so I had a week off last week. 

Luckyyyy :P.

Anyway,

Today was great. I met my old friends and a few new friends. The only new students were 3 girls so that meant 6 girls and 2 boys (I feel bad for the boys though, hahaha). 

Today was more like orientation day so what we mostly did for the day was hang around, catch up on each other's holiday, and well, just talk to each other. Our teachers are quite young so interacting with them has always been fun and interesting. 

Unfortunately, orientation day just lasts for today. We're going to start learning tomorrow so I'm quite interested to see how that'll go. 

For me, secondary life is like starting primary school all over again just more stressful and filled with people who don't say they still have imaginary friends. We're all mature (I hope) so that's what differentiates us from the primary one students I guess. 

New stage, new friends, new life, new year, new drama and new stories. No one ever has a great year but hey, I'm willing to make this one better than the last. 

-Jzk!

First Post for 2018

Hey y'all! Yours truly here. I know it's been such a long time since I've written here and I'm so very sorry but hey, here I am now! 

Anyway, I wanted to start off by saying: Happy New Year y'all! From me to everyone around the world. I love you, my readers and I'd like to say thank you if you're reading this. 

You know how people use the term 'New year, new me' whenever a new year comes? Some people say that to themselves as self motivation but honestly? I don't think that term is right. 

'New year, new me'. What does this mean? It means, that a person only changes once a year like, seriously guys. It's like saying 'New year, new clothes' meaning that you'll only change your clothes once a year. I mean, what nonsense! 

To me, changes can be done anywhere and anytime. You don't have to wait for new year, really. You have plans to change? Do it straight away. Don't wait for a new year to come just straight away change yourself to be a better person. Don't use new year as an excuse. 

1 Day or Day 1. It's up to you. 

You may delay but time will not. 

Keep the quotes above in mind, dear reader. Anyway, thanks for reading my short post on new year. Have a great year ahead! Au revoir!

-Nuha