Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Dare to dream, dare to make that first step


Hi. My name is Linda, and I am a certified professional makeup artist. 

Few years ago, I would introduce my self differently. I graduated with an IT Degree. 

Predictably,  I was working in the IT field for 6 years.. My first job was as a receptionist at MICROSOFT and I worked my way up to be an enterprise security product manager. The experience working in that environment was priceless, I learnt many things.

How to deal with client, with your supplier, with your boss, foreign principals, with internal issues, boardroom dramas, logistic, costing, marketing and much more. 

I had the chance working with the best brands, best engineers, best and worst bosses and colleague. I love them all. The working experience is best described by the film, Limitless. The pace was intense, the days moved faster than you could keep up. You had to constantly on your toes, and in here (point to my head). You will be dreaming about your work, which technically feels like you are working 24 hours a day. Your mind constantly thinking your next move, next year project, sales target…. 

There’s no pause button, even on leave day. 

I didn’t hate it. 

But…. Deep inside, I knew that I belong in a different world.

I feel instant happiness when I walk into a cosmetic counter. I was always abreast with the latest makeup trends & technology. Whenever I went to work, I looked like walking cosmetic advertisement. My colleague always came to me for their beauty woes. 

I longed so much to be in the beauty and fashion industry. I daydream how it would be nice if I could. I wonder how cool it would be to appear in CLEO magazine.

The thing was, I never really believed that I could be in beauty industry. I just hope, or think how nice if I could, how fun it could be. I just daydreamed about it, just like other people. I daydreamed from age of 5 until I was 29! THAT was how long I waited, to finally take the 1st step of a thousand journey. 

Today, my work revolves on making people feel and look gorgeous. I get cool invites to beauty and fashion launching. Try out and do review on latest beauty products before they come into Malaysia. I go behind and in front of live camera of the beauty world, meet Prof and Doctor who make significant chance in society.  I get chance to go up close and personal with cool people like Sheila Majid to talk about spa business or with  Dato Siti, on makeup tips…

I also meet everyday people who are unique in their own ways. Everybody has an interesting chapter in their life. 

And currently, I am living my dream life. It is an incredible feeling. 

Owh, I do not need to get stuck in a jam every morning, or evening for 5 days a week. 

I really have to thank my husband, syukor alhamdullilah, for… 

He is half of my pillar of strength and hope. Other hald has to come from yourself.  He is a changed man, began to think ahead and blooming into an extraordinary visionaire. He made me believe I could achieve my dreams if I believe in it and plan for it. He didn't mind if how silly my dream was.... he practically amused my crazy journey of up & downs ...... 


I usually look up to Tun Mahathir, Tony Fernandez for their amazing strive for making outstanding change.... but now i realize my idol is the one sleeping next to me.

SO, here is the first step. LISTEN & BELIEVE .

You have to hear that little voice in yourself, telling you how much it wants to do something else. 
Something that you love doing. 
Something that bring happiness and spark in your day. 

If your body/mind is at work because of commitment, because you have to, BUT your heart is constantly some place else, you GOT to do something. 

You feel it in your heart, you are special, you belong some where else. There seems to feel like unfulfilled sense of purpose in your life, then do your self a favor. 
Step back.

 And listen, to what your heart has to tell you. 
Or what your friends and close one’s sees in you. 

Then you got to believe that you can do it.  

“ If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it, eventhough I may not have it in the beginning”

By GANDHI

Believe in your self.

In my line of work, I meet photographers. And in many times, they are actually teachers. Doing wedding photography as a hobby or part time income. 

FINE.

Some of the work is OK..KAY. 

BUT, some of their personal photoragraphy work… is OUTSTANDING!

I am talking about pictures that stick in your head for days or just something you’ll never forget. You know, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY quality, where the picture is just technically marvelous, but tells you a thousand story. Invokes questions, stirs emotions. & personal memories. 

SPECTACULAR. Tapi….

“Owh… I part time jer, sajer…. Suker sker.. Mana buleh cari mkn keje ni”

Such a shame, I think. Talent like these, don’t come by suker2 jer.  It is passion.
Imagine, if this guy would have gone for photo journalism all the way, he may be the one who can harumkan nama Negara with winning best Nobel award. 
But now, his work remains on a blog, unpublished… not deserving the credit or recognization that it deserves.

OR, a beautiful articulate lady, who looks better than some international model, or beauty icon. Conversational skill boleh celen Oprah Winfrey…. 
Dreams to go on modeling .. Tapi…malu sebab pendek.

So works in the icy cold server room. 

Sayang. She could have represented Malaysia as an international super model. Kate Moss height is well below the required minimum model height, did that stop her. Sophie Dahl is like almost 20kg over the maximum model weight. Did that stop her?

Don’t let yourself, or other people limit your dreams.

We look at them. 
We know some of them. And you know they can go further and beyond what they are doing. Tak kisah in what field, sports or business or movie/music industry… We have so much potential people around us, who can go very, very far if they want to. TAPI… byk sangat dgn TAPI nyerr. 

We see most successful people at their best now. BUT have got to think about, what if these people did not pursue further of their dreams and ideas… They wont be where there are now AND WE wont be able to share the success of their inventions or ideas. 

You can worry about the HOW later. BECAUSE the HOW, can sometimes make you overanalyze the possibilities. You end up not trying at all. The logic and the worry of ‘how’ to get there, boleh ker? Boleh ker aku? The worry cycle here, will take out your courage, and you may not even get to the first step, which actually where most people fail.  

BELIEVE in your self. 

This is the leap of FAITH. You just do it. You worry too much, you will never go anywhere. And you’ll always wonder, what if , but… you are still there, forever wondering, at square one. 

I hope if there’s anybody here, still thinking, thinking.. and still at thinking (giving excuses, justifying why I can’t do this, I can’t do that…) 

STOP.

JUST DO IT. 

OK

Once you’ve the done leap of faith, the swim towards the other side is going to be hard. I am NOT kidding, when I say, I feel like giving up, quitting many, many times… trying to turn back into my comfort, safe zone. 

TAKUT GAGAL. Because by now you  have realized things may not be easy. You will be tempted to give up. 

DON’T. 

Keep going. IF you feel like giving up, take baby steps, think of the small achievements. Appreciate your little moments. 

Reflect on your VICTORY of making that first step, when you’re thinking you that you may lose. 

If everything seems to falter, you feel you cant do it, then it is best to surround yourself with people who believe you can. Positive thinking people. They will push you up, when you’re feeling down and have your back when the going gets tough. Have someone there for you, when you’re down or feel the temptation of giving up. Morale support is very important. Especially for me, because I don’t like reading self motivation books, they put me to sleep. 

In fact, I cannot stand reading any motivational books, be it jutawan fakir la, or jutawan senyap la or even big reknown stuff from Anthony Robbins or Robert Kiyosaki. And I LOVE BOOKS. There is nothing wrong with these books, it is just me. Maybe I should…. 

So, I get my positive vibes from my hubby who loves to read this genre of books. And my close friends too.

By nature, I am very competitive, a worrier, a planner, and for me failure is NOT an option. And the problem with fear of failing, I end up NEVER trying at all, in the first place. 

So… we end up doing NOTHING at all. 

Avoid the fear of failure. Because once you limit yourself to what is acceptable, or reasonable chances (playing safe la) 

YOU… your self have already oppressed your own dreams and what you really want or could achieve.  

Not fate, not work, not your boss, mak ayah… 

NOT other people. But YOU have already limit yourself. 

So, take charge of your life. Be an author of your own life story.

Is your life a book that only you would read?

Or is it a book that other people would want to read too? 

OK. I hope I didn’t put you guys to sleep. But I do hope if there is anybody here who is unsure, in doubt of what they want to do, still scared to make the first step will be able to move forward, and reach for your dreams, take it where only the sky is the limit. Good luck and remember God, Allah will always help for those who ask for His help.

In syaa Allah.

Monday, December 10, 2012

2012 - A Beautiful Year, celebrated year of change

Have you ever looked back, and thought how awesome your year was?
There's nothing you would change or hope for more?

OR, do you push forward, make new year resolution..hoping to achieve it next time? You wished, and wished for the things you should have done?

Well, basically, 2012 for me it THE year.

2011, was teething year, still in muddy waters trying to swim your way into the right direction, after you decided to dive in. You're still looking back, wondering should you turn... or go forward.

2012 is looking at calender and smiling. Becoz...

We moved into a new place. Both of us decided to follow our dreams, with no regrets. We are now standing on the river banks of content and happiness.

It is very rare for me to feel content, I am a perfectionist. I am a worrier, doer and planner. I have so much goin on in my head, I think of my work, family and problems even in my sleep.

So, for the 1st time in my life.... I felt that I had finally achieved something, at peace with my self and everyone else. Content.

But, all of this wouldn't happened if i didn't decide to make that jump. To let go off everything and go where my dreams will take me. I didn't look back, I didn't wonder if I should turn back any more.

I was no longer afraid. I believed in myself.

(My husband believed in me long before I did. I hope he will achieve his dreams soon too.)

I hope some of my readers, if you are still thinking...thinking....and thinking of making a change in your life.

STOP.

Just do it.

Don't worry of the HOW to get there. You gotta BELIEVE that you WILL get there, first.

Hold on to that thought, alllll the way until you get there.Because if you do not believe, you will be tempted to give up. Trust me, many times,


Friday, November 2, 2012

Affordable, low maintenance indoor decor

Placing Large plants indoor can certainly give yr home a sense of resort feel, but i love it because of the striking uplifting green color standing out  against my neutral furniture.

But plants can be very manja, u need to water, baja them. n sometimes kids like to play with d soil too.

so, if you pandan or screwpine plant in yr backyard then you will know how fast these things grow. if you dun trim, mmg semak!

I like cutting d top part which has a bit of root at the base and put them indoor. you can hv large indoor plant cheap, low maintenance and it really gives a pleasant smell after few days.


Thursday, October 4, 2012

NEW : PROPERTY FOR SALE PLAZA INDAH APARTMENT, SG CHUA, KAJANG


PROPERTY FOR SALE IN BANGI, PROPERTY FOR SALE IN KAJANG
This property is wise investment as it is strategically located within the town area, nearby education hub UKM Bangi and minutes away from Bandar Baru Bangi.

The property is very well maintain, with clean interior and offers security peace of mind is a sure appeal for many potential tenants especially  those who are working in UKM as lecturers or furthering studies.

Main door access is guarded with security and is only accessible for those with access cards.




TIGHT SECURITY WITH ACCESS CARD ENTRY AND CCTV
NEAR SCHOOLS, MOSQUE AND OTHER AMENITIES
10MIN BANDAR BARU BANGI
15 MIN UKM BANGI
EASY ACCESS TO SILK HIGHWAY


DETAILS : 
3 BEDS/2 BATH
914 SF
FREEHOLD

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES

AFFORDABLE, WELL MAINTAINED APARTMENT
(READY MOVE IN CONDITION)


For more information, please do not hesitate to contact :
Firman at 013 3331950
or email us at sales.elier@gmail.com.

SELLING PRICE : RM162K

CALL FOR VIEWING

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

NEW : PROPERTY FOR RENT USJ 12, SUBANG JAYA (Updated : Already booked)

**UPDATED: ALREADY BOOKED**

1 1/2 STOREY TERRACE HOUSE
3 BEDS/ 3 BATH (2 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS WITH OWN ATTACHED BATHROOM)
WET & DRY KITCHEN
COVERED PARKING FOR 2 CAR
SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM WITH SUN ROOF
HOUSE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
GUARDED TOO
BUILD IN HOT WATER SYSTEM (KITCHEN, TOILETS)
BUILD IN KITCHEN CABINET, BUILD IN WARDROBE IN MASTER BEDROOM
FULLY FURNISHED
ASTRO READY


HOMEY, COZY, SECURE HOME

ALL IN THE VICINITY OF SUBANG JAYA

CURRENTLY OWNER OCCUPIED, WILL BE AVAILABLE END OCT 12
CONTACT FOR VIEWING

RM1450.00




Tuesday, October 2, 2012

NEW: Palma Putri Apartment For Rent YEAR 2012 - Kota Damansara



Folks, prime property for RENT. Dream location in the heart of Kota Damansara.
Cepat sebelom terlambat. 

TENANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR TENANCY AGREEMENT

Type:      Apartments 
Area:      Kota Damansara 
Title type: Leasehold,Non bumi lot
Floor: 3rd Floor, walk up apartment 

Facilities:               Playground, Jogging track, 24 hour security with card access, 
                             Dewan Serbaguna with indoor badminton court. 
Maintenance Fee : A mere RM50 per month
Carpark:               1 unit carpark non covered, motorbike covered 
                            (2nd unit - optional, chargable by management)
Address:               Palma Puteri  Seksyen 6, Kota Damansara 
Room:                  3 Rooms 2 Bathroom                             

Furnishing: partially Furnished

Other Info: 
If you are looking TO RENT, do contact us. Major business centre nearby, supermarket, hypermarket, gas station and major banks just 5 minutes away. 
Local parks nearby with lush greeneries for your afternoon stroll.

Mc Donalds, KFC, Pizza Hut, A&W and local cuisines all nearby!
Very near to Carrefour and Giant. 5-10 minutes drive to Tesco, Sunway GIZA Mall, IKEA, The Curve, Ikano Power Center, 1 Utama, Segi College, Tropicana Medical Centre.

15 mins to Hospital Sg. Buloh.

WiFi reception good (MAXIS, WiMax)

Easy access to major highway such as NKVE, Sungai Buloh, Persiaran Surian.

Price : RM 1,000 PER MONTH

Contact Lin/Aman : 013-3331950
Email: sales.elier@gmail.com

Friday, September 7, 2012

Sop tulang power linda recipe

Rebus 1/2kg tulang in shallow water,
Bersama sekeping asam, ginger n sesudu garam.

While waiting dia slightly empok panaskan ayaq dlm belanga bersama:
Ginger ketok besar penumboq
Lengkuas 3inch ketok
Bwg puteh ketok 5ulas
Kayu manis sebatang
Buoh pelaga
Star anise, bunga cengkih,
Sup bunjot, serbok lada itam roasted,
Sekeping asam

Then when tulang nmpak lembot, angkot masok dlm belanga panas tadi. Scoop 2 mangkok stok jernih rebusan tulang sekali.
1bijik cili api.
3 kentang
3 karot potong tebal 1inch

Add garam 2 sudu, adjust la. Gula skit. Rempah sup faiza 1 sudu besor.

Rebus api slow ya. Sup masok slow2, lama2 baru daging lembot.
Temp mesti constant...no sudden changes.

After dat, nk dekat masak letak bwg besar india potong wedges and
3 tomato potong.

Lastly, hiris bwg puteh 5ulas, bwg kecik ros 5 ulas. Tumis asing in shallow oil.
Dah 3/4 garing, campak semua, with bwg oil into soup tgh reniih tu.

Bunyik zzzzsssssssss akan kluor.

Maka power soup akan jadiii.


Monday, July 23, 2012

FOR SALE - PALMA PERAK APARTMENT, KOTA DAMANSARA.

Hot property for sale.
Call ASAP before too late.
Bumi quota lot, RM250,000 Nego
Apartment with lift.
5th floor with fantastic greenery view in the heart of kota damansara.
Good moving in condition.

Serious buyer ONLY.
Minimum 10% booking fee required.

Call Aman or Linda
013 3331950
013 3377072

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Things women do to care for their face

Haaaa... Tokojut ko...

Ini la rupa kita tatkala buek facial...
Mcm hulk dahhh
Ini mask peppermint... Tang mata plak is hot mask... Kasi ilang lebam bwh mata...
Syiokkkk....
Ini oxygen facial kat skin affairs...
Best!


Sunday, July 1, 2012

Subang Olives Condo, Subang Jaya FOR SALE, SOHO



A crib of your own in hottest zip code, Subang Jaya

5 minutes away from iconic shopping heaven Empire Subang and Subang Parade. Other significant hotpots include Carrefour Hypermarket, Sime Darby Medical Centre, Monash University, Taylor College, INTI College and so on.

Subang Olives comprises of 3 elements in the development, namely Olives Residency, Olives Commercial and Olives Hotel. Olives Commercial and Olives Hotel will be under Phase 2.

A vast 1800sq feet, freehold modern living design, kitchen furnished with hood and hob, cabinets. All rooms are also furnished with built in wardrobe.



Olives Residency will be equipped with the full facilities which includes 24 hour security, 2 swimming pool, wading pool, tennis court, squash court, badminton court, multi-purpose hall, children’s playground, sauna, common exercise & recreation zone, audio & visual rooms, gymnasium, automated central waste disposal system and covered parking.



































The unit comes with a class studio section (separate grand door entrance).
Suitable for SOHO or for renting out.

Aside from that, Olives Residency offers a Central Waste Vacuum Collection System, which ensures that all the household waste is handled mechanically in a hygienic manner.
Olive Residency is designed to complement home buyers’ lifestyle where the condominium is situated next by the commercially area, shopping centre, as well as hotel. It is suited to city crawler who look for a condominium which offers more than just living.

Pls call 013 3331950 or 013 3377072 for viewing.

**excerpts taken from propwall website.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Salmon with pepper,garlic n lemon & a dish I forgot its name

Salmon skrang pagi murah dr tenggiri... 3 slice, 13 ringgit jer.
So.. Bila rasa x nk mkn nasik for dinner...
Masakla salmon.
Super easy... D key is simple marinade n Not over cooking d fillet.
Ini ikan korang dry rub ngan salt.
Marinade dia dibuat dgn garlic tumbuk+crushed roasted balck pepper soak inside olive oil.

Siap.

The othe dish... Aku dah lupa nama official dia.. Sapa ingat.. Tolong habaq.
Potato slice, layer with onion n tomato...
Peh tu tuang mixture susu+teloq+cheese powder...
Season la garam n pepper,mix herbs skit. Last taboq parmaggio cheese...daun bawang...
Bakaq dlm.oven....

Sodappp!



Friday, June 15, 2012

Jammie Beanie Bags... Ready Made and Custom Made for Comfort & Style FOR SALE

 Absolute comfort... and style.... not to mention, very affordable too...
Do visit my FB page for more design, specification and pricing at
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150476635011843.371336.554346842&type=3

Pickup is at Shah Alam or Kuantan....











Friday, March 30, 2012

Looking for bungalow, banglo or mansion for rent

Dear friends n readers,
If you have any info or contacts that knows where to find banglo for rent within shah alam, pls email me at:
Sales.elier@gmail.com or call me.

Looking for banglo, for rent, long term.
Optional:
- Swimming pool
- Large garden
- Exclusive or resort style
- 5 or more rooms

Tq. Urgent ya.

Tolong share around. Appreciate it a lot.


Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Homemade Bean Bags, Comfy, Washable & Cool Decor for your home

Salam everyone,
I would like to welcome you to homemade Jammie Beanie bag. It is super comfy, kids absolutely love it. They won't be jumping on your sofa anymore when they see this.

I use it whenever we laze around to watch TV, the bags moulds to your body and is absolutely comfortable to rest after a stressful day at work.

Material used vary from design, price and texture.

Outer bag is not attached to inner bag holding the beads, hence you can wash it whenever required.

Bean bags are filled with beads made of polysterene. You may check it out at Jusco home furnishing section, if you would like to purchase the beads yourself. Bean bags can be sold separately without the beads.

As for now, we encourage for self pickup in Section 13, Shah Alam. You are most welcome to see and test product here. Do contact me for quote, as price shown below is indicative only.







If you need any further information, pls do not hesitate to contact me at sales.elier@gmail.com