between the pages
i’m not a romantic. there, i’ve said it. i’ve never dreamt of a perfect wedding, crystal laced dresses, 10-tiered cakes in a dreamlike setting. i never believed in ‘the end’s and happy ever afters; only unwritten sequels to every final chapter. never liked princesses who needed saving from some prince, i never liked the idea … Continue reading The Unromantic Romantic
If you have no clue what INFJ is, it's a personality type (heard of the Myers-Briggs test?) According to their statistics, it is an uncommon type, although I'm not too sure how rare it is because I can list about 5 other INFJs I personally know off the top of my head (then again, maybe … Continue reading INFJ, Actually
We know it's all mere fantasy when Hermione, in the Prisoner of Azkaban, attended two classes in two different places at one time. But who would've known it can be a reality. Now, we too can be simultaneously present in two worlds. We talk to real people offline while maintaining our availability online. Social media … Continue reading The Parallel Universe of Social Media
For a long while, I was struggling to understand the phenomenon of the turban hijab. I can somewhat understand its gain in popularity - fashion icons, celebrities, companies repackaging the 'traditional Muslim headgear' into something that's more 'modern', digestible and acceptable to the masses, but I cannot understand the prevalence of it in terms of it … Continue reading The Symbol of the “Modern” Muslim Women
There were many lessons gleaned from 2017 alone but I'll share one story which had taught me this lesson again and again: Allah is the best of planners; trust Him. “And it may be that you dislike a thing which is good for you and that you like a thing which is bad for you. … Continue reading The Best of Planners
As I was revising notes from NAK's lecture on putting our talents to good use, I realise how timely these notes are for me currently as I embark on my teaching career while simultaneously striving to progress in my side passion project. I have been tired and uninspired for quite a while now to be honest. It's … Continue reading Putting Our Talents to Good Use
Recently, I am ashamed to admit that I have succumbed to Netflix. Yes, me, the girl who has probably told several friends that she will never sign up for one, just did. The pressure was immense. People around me were talking with such fervour about shows I have never watched that I thought, man, am … Continue reading Let’s Netflix and Kill (Time)
"To be honest, I don't see what's the big deal with this tiny island. Every holiday, tourists would flock in from all corners of the world as though it has so much to offer. Many of these attractions are deliberately overpriced - the museums, the parks, the tours... tak ada apanya sebenarnya. Tak lah sehebat mana … Continue reading On the Road in Penang
I picked this book after listening to the podcast on World Book Club where Mohsin Hamid answers readers' questions with regards to the story. The Reluctant Fundamentalist tells about the story of Changez, a Pakistani man with a degree from Princeton and now works at a valuation firm for a decent salary. He falls in love … Continue reading The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
If you are a fan of Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time and Room, you'll love this too. Meet Budo, an imaginary friend of Max. They are the best of friends. Max is diagnosed with the Asperger's Syndrome. Budo has always been a fiercely protective friend who has helped Max overcome bullies in school. Budo is … Continue reading Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green
