Nurella

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Second Week in Holland

Almost towards the second week in Netherlands. Last Monday, I had my hair cut at some turkish salon for women and they charged me 10 Euros. And I look like a 10 year old girl got lost in the shopping centre with an ice cream cone in her hand. The ladies in the shop didn't understand a word of English and of course, just sign language and I had to make out the words on what I wanted. In the end, she cut it straight, it looks slightly bob but anyway, I am glad my locks are out.

This shop was the same area/suburb which had more halal eateries, butchers and shopping was a lot like Bugis Street. All shop holders were in tents and they sell every thing, from clothes, boots, jeans, sewing stuff, plates, you name it and of course at a cheaper price. I had a good time venturing out on my own again. And most of the shop vendors are men- some even sold ladies undergarments! And they are Turkish. I was in a state of (what the?!) And one thing about this Turk men, when I bargained for 8 euros on this dress wanted, he said "nay" (no). I told him he should give me 8 cos there's a stain. And he brag about it is able to was off and all. Sick- I felt so annoyed. And yeah, not like in Singapore, you can bargain all you want, these Dutch Turks, they don't. You want, you buy, you pay the price.

I also can't believe that I cooked Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice and Yoghurt. The parents loved it, I loved it, I was amazed by myself!

Labels: travel

It's how beautiful you wanna make Life to be.

Life makes you understand everything that you try to put the pieces together, and sometimes they fit and sometimes they don't.

Life is unfair- it's the reality. But true enough, it is up to the individual to make it all beautiful or ugly.

And when I think of it, life for some people I know, whom sometimes may not deserve love but they get it all. They get everything- maybe. And when here I am, trying, honest, patiently waiting, it goes down the drain, all into waste, like all of a sudden-I am the bad artist who donated her paintings to the museum.

It's amazing, so far, how my life and the people around me keep up with changes.

I am beginning to give up fully in that area called "falling in love". And when I go to Paris next weekend, it's not about how romantic the place is, it's the people that made it so romantic. And I, shall have ice-cream and have a ball of a time with honest and lovable children in my care.

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Hallo Netherlands

It had been a week- in the Netherlands!

Yes, didn't write due to updates in Facebook and so little time. I've pencil-ed on certain dates in a special Dutch organizer that I bought on a sale at Paagman Bookstore-very similar to Borders.

Sometimes, when I walk in the cold weather passing by canals, I thought to myself on the people I love the most and I miss them all. Life isn't great with the great people around you. I am truly blessed. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for appreciating and loving my flaws and cherished my happy moments together- you know who you are.

I have yet to find my soft spot in life. I am not counting down. The Netherlands, the people and family I am with have been an eye opener to me, I guess more, to come, I am thankful for that.

My path is a beginning....

Labels: deep thoughts, netherlands, travel

Monday, January 18, 2010

ECP Fave Girls

Fave girls outing again at East Coast Park. Loving this with em' -ALL THE TIME ;)

Labels: adventuresofbestgirlfriends

Friday, January 15, 2010

Second Week

12 Jan 2010 Cousin Haini: Solo outing with her. WIthout Khai and Lenny feels like a void in the clouds. Nevertheless, we had a heartfelt conversation and window shopping. Now I know my cousin is crazy on shoes!!! <3>

14 Jan 2010 Primary School Babes: Wahida is getting engaged soon. Eja is getting married at the end of this year. Nazra is single and available as usual. Heh!

15 Jan 2010 Gave Raheem his 24th surprise birthday party @ Sentosa. Thank you Zeenath for arranging this and your super awesome girlfriends, Bavani and Karmane. En and I had loads of fun ;)

more to come...

Labels: cousin, friends

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Organizer Filled with Dates

First and foremost, I wanna thank my younger sister, Iqa for giving me the opportunity to use her camera taking priceless shots of my loved ones. Although I know it wasn't working quite well on some photos, it was the people in them that mattered to me.

Christina Babe- Shopping, Coffee, Updates, Gossip, Dinner, Laughs and Loved every single time spent.

My FeeFaan Girls- Nanie& Aisyah. Yes, I brought them to Fika Swedish cafe with my gorgeous girls, Aisyah and Nanie. Pancakes, Cakes, Coffee, Milk- oh pound on the calories =).

We catch up on a whole load of stuff

Raheem and Zeenath- Finally met this duo. Thank you for the sweet beanie which you guys got for my upcoming trip. :)

Been filling my time on taking photos randomly.

Visited one of my ex-students at her place.

and more to come....

Labels: children, fee faan, people, surf babe

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Unexpected Twist

I experienced an unexpected twist in life. I almost fainted in the middle of Orchard Road. When I keep reading the same message again, I thought to myself, if it was the same person I thought I knew. Life, oh life, they are unbelievably unexpected.

Labels: life, twists

Thursday, January 07, 2010

Surf Babe and Idol

Nope, that's not me. That's my surf babe, guru and idol, Christina. I met her last year in 08 at Malaysia, Desaru, Wildboar beach. I watched her surf the good waves while I was resting and realize that it was a she. So, I strike a conversation and then it was history. We also came to know that we were educators of the young. It was definitely a small world.

Right now, I am hanging out with her at Changi Hospital- yes what a place right, but I am thoroughly enjoying her company. This post is for her and my girlfriends out there who gone through struggles and accidents which we are not in control. Everything happens for a reason and you girls are strong and beautiful as the way the way you are.

Sorry Chris, if I "stole" your photo from your album- hope you don't mind. Thank you for being my surf guru and one of the ladies I look up to. You are my inspiration to motivate me to surf and the best things in life ;) Love ya!

Gonna miss you when I am away. You will always be remembered.

Labels: friends for keeps, girl power, surfer girls

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