Happy Birthday,Medina.

Dearest Medina,

So..you're finally fourteen huh? Well,I know you're happy and feeling extremely over the top but Im here to do my duties.to take you back exactly one year ago...
It started back then when you were the shyest girl in class.You sat at the back,never raised your hands and never did what you wanted to do.You say to yourself every single day 'I'm going to face today with confidence'.But in the end,you just tend to..fade and melt away.Face it honey,you're turning fifteen next year and this time around I want you to do whatever you have in mind.In my heart,I know you're an emotionally strong girl.You face things/obstacles without shedding a tear.Yes,physically,you're not Pochahontas.You can't run and you can't carry tables.But inside you're strong.But why do you shrink away.This year you had so many opportunities.You made the school cheerleading squad.You gave your best at the auditions.But after a while,you quit.With no apparent reason.Don't blame your heart,Medina.Because you know it so well that it was never your heart who told you to quit.You quit because you *felt* like you can't go through it.Lemme tell you something.ts tough and things wont always go your way.You have to work your ass off to get your dreams.Put your heart and soul into and you will soon see how easy it can be.So this time 'round I want you to give it your all in everything you do.Stand up for yourself.Go out there and shine because I know you can.Medina,I know that deep inside *you* know that you're a bright,beautiful girl.Exude confidence.Make people sit up and take notice of you when you enter the room.Smile.Potray happiness,class and sophistication.Get your head into it.Do it for yourself.Speak up.Hold your head up high.Stand straight.You know you can.You *know* it.And now,you have to believe it.Just believe.If you can dream,surely you can make that dream come true.You want to be a model? Get an agent.Work on your poses.Sitting on the couch every Monday watching ANTM isn't gonna take you to Paris Fashion Week.You want to be an actress? Get over your fears.Attend acting classes.Go for castings.Sitting on the couch gawking at Nicole Kidman's interview isn't gonna take you to Hollywood.You have what it takes but you gotta believe in yourself.Because right now,you're not believing in yourself and you have to.People are'nt gonna support you all the way but once you're at the top,you'll remember all the people who didnt give you a chance.So make next year the most wonderful *and* fulfilling year of your entire life.Its about time.Happy Birthday,Medina.

With love,
Your Voice Within.

Birthday Wishlist 2006

15 more days til' my birthday! I'm not asking for presents but you know,if Prince William happens to stumble into this website...and into this post...
Who knows? Here are the wishlist your highness..

-Jordi Labanda notebook,Large @ Isetan,KLCC
-Fancy Pen,rm7.90 @ Memory Lane
-Book Vouchers @ Borders
-'Curious' the fragrance by Britney Spears @ SaSa
-Paris Hilton the fragrance @ the perfume shop,1 Utama
-'Future Sex/Love Sounds' Cd by Justin Timberlake @ Tower Records,KLCC
-Clothes Voucher from Body Glove @ The Curve
-Clothes Voucher from Roxy @ MidValley
-Clothes Voucher from the JeansBar @ Isetan,KLCC
-Clothes Voucher from Zara @ KLCC
-Bad Gal Lash mascara by Benefit @ Metrojaya,Megamall
-Purse by Lulu Guinness @ Isetan,KLCC
-Accessory voucher from Axxezz @ KLCC
-Charmbracelet @ i'll take any charmbracelet.
-'Seventeen' magazine subscription.
-Escada fragrance @ theperfumeshop.
-Wristpurse by Loop @ Metrojaya,Mid Valley.
-Stationery.enough said.
'The Glamorous Life' (or something like that) Calendar @ MPH.

I guess that's pretty much it.Hahahha...I'm not having high hopes though.

Mwahh
_*diena*_

Respeito

I've been living for fourteen years and during that time,I have read and I have seen how people react towards things.I can't help but to say publicly,maybe if we had a little more respect towards other citizens maybe we can make this country and this world a better place to live in.Just a few weeks back,I saw in Ikea a family consisting of the parents,the daughter and the little baby.They were having their lunch when the mother suddenly stood up and placed the baby on the table.She then (with muka selamba) changed the baby's diaper.I mean,come on lady,where are your senses? Where are your manners? Its a public place where people enjoy food and you had to change the baby there.Please,have some respect.Maybe,you're tired but thats no reason to interrupt the harmony.We are living in a well-educated country.Please,be civic minded.Just a little.And use your common sense which I'm sure you have.Respect.

Another common faux pas we Malaysians tend to make is cutting q's.Imagine,you've been lining up for more than an hour when suddenly some bloody shopper comes up in front of you and places her items on the counter.Please,to those of you who have done this before,please don't do it again.Its really rude,unrespectful and downright annoying.Treat others as you want to be treated.Respect.

On the rode,please do not simply park your car and talk on the phone.Especially at corners where accidents are prone to happen.Don't just park your car there.Its dangerous and idiotic at the same time.Park your car at the side where it is a lot safer for you and other drivers.And give way.I'm not saying you have to give way to every single car,just give way to those who desperately need it.Last but not least,if you are a slow driver,keep to the left.Its not nice to have people waiting behind you just because you're having a Sunday cruise.Be a responsible driver.Have patience.Be respectful.

Racism.This is the worst scenario.Don't insult other races unless you're talking among yourselves.Meaning,if there's a Chinese guy at the table,don't go on babbling on how you hate Chinese food.If there's a Malay,for example,don't keep on saying how you hate their movies unless of course,Ms.Malay Girl brought up the subject.Even so,just say 'Yea.That's right'.Don't go extreme on your opinions.Respect other races and religions.Don't say things that may hurt the Christians if you're a Muslim.And vice versa (this applies on ALL religions).Yes,sometimes we go like 'Arrgh! That stupid (insert race here)!' But that's no reason to bitch about the race to your friend (who happens to be in the same race).Note that not everybody acts that way.And when your son says his bestfriend is an Indian (and you're Chinese),don't say something insulting.Its not nice.At all.We are citizens of the Earth.We live under the same skies.We are just humans.No matter what our skin colour is and no matter what religion we are in,we are all humans.We're all equal.Just so you know,my bestfriend's Chinese and I turned out alright.Don't insult.Don't bitch.Don't hate.Have respect.

Have Respect.Its not that hard.

_*mwahh*_
diena

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Heyy,sorry I have'nt been posting for so long.Its just that I've been pretty preoccupied during the holidays.I finally cleaned my room.While doing so,I found all my books,clothes and etc from my childhood days.It was really amazing how much I have changed throughout the years.And I found some childhood photos.To see me in those photos made me realise what a lucky person I am.I mean,yes,my life has not been perfect but comparing it to some other people,I think my life couldnt get better than this.but I had to throw most of the items out cos' they're taking up so much space! I took all my Hilary Duff posters and Harry Potter posters down making the walls pretty bare.I do have an idea of how my room interior would be.The colour theme is pink and green.Yes,yes,I know what you're thinking "'Green and Pink??? What is she mad??!?'".No worries,I know what I'm doing and I think its gonna look pretty fine.What else,I've started studying (well,if you consider doing English exercises one page a day 'studying').But not that much,really.I'm more focused on studying and learning make-up and fashion.I guess I'm more interested in them.I might take-up dancing next month and that's about it.I'm watching 'Step-Up' tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to 'James Bond:Casino Royale'.In supporting the local industry,I've got exclusive passes to 'The Red-Kebaya' and 'Cinta'.So urm...that's pretty much all i've got to do this month.

P.S.I'm compiling all my short-stories in one book called 'Chocolate-Covered Strawberries'.So,I'm working on that too.


Mwahh!
-diena-

Sincere Apology

To Celyn,if you are reading this post right here..

My heartiest apologies for the past mistakes.I know I have done wrong but I honestly did not do it intentionally.Somehow,I was just being the silly person that I am and it didnt come across to me that I was hurting you.I just want you to know that you're suuch an amazing person and you don't have to change for anyone.I really look up to you and I have a huge respect for you.I really hope that this won't affect our friendship and anyway.No matter how much in common I have with other people,at the end of the day,its you whom I trust and truly believe in.So,once again,I'm sorry and I now know better...I'm sorry and I apologise from the bottom of my heart.

xoxo,
-diena-

Tres Chic

I'm sorry I haven't been updating in a while.Its not that I'm busy,its just that I've been lazy.Oh well,my Eid this year was'nt as horrid as the past years.Everybody knows I'd gladfully celebrate Eid with my Daddy's family.They're just so much better and more fun.I'm not being mean or anything but that's how I really feel about my family.So,we went to Malacca town and spent a few days there.I loved the hotel.I mean,I've always loved hotels.They are magnificient buildings created by God for humans on earth.The room was sooooo comfy.The eiderdown pillows felt so good when I rested my head on them.My granny (the one I like) happenned to be in Malacca as well! I spent time with her and that really made my day.Across the hotel was a local mall.It was realold and tattered with paints chipping of its wall.But I went inside anyway because I needed a dose of McDonalds and there was one inside.And then,there was this store.This store that looked and was a very la-la kinda store.A kind I'd never put my foot into not because I'm snobbish or anything but because I don't really like the style.But my mom wanted to check it out and pulled me in.The clothes? Yes,when horrifyingly mismatched,looked horrid.Especially on the mannikins.But when looked at the clothing items close one-by-one,it isn;t bad.Truth be told,it isn't bad at all!!! There was a lace skirt in black which was worn by a mannikin that paired with striped leggings.It looked horrid.But when I took the skirt and held it on its own,and then paired it with black heels,white shirt,and pearls,it looked really Chanel and sophisticated.Same goes to a short sweater.My mom held it up with slimming black pants and it looked really chic.Tres chic.So I guess,its not really about the clothes appearance but its how you wear it.End of story.

Mwahh,
-*diena*-

High Flyer

Exams finised.Yeap.Its allll done.I'm kinda free right now so you know.I'm working on my room.Its been tat way for so long so I tought I'd re-decorate it to make it a little more me.Heheee..What else.So my I tink I flunked my Englis paper cos my essay was too sort.Math was suprisingly easier than I tought it would be.Sivics was te worst! Its stupid.Asking me about the government.As if I actually care to know.So anyways..I'm like really dreading Raya this year.Oh well,I regret Raya every year! But I got a really cute dress from my dad so I suppose tat ought to count for something,no? Starting my holidays tomorrow.I guess I'm kinda appy bout that part.But I'll miss my friends so much.Really! I have to go shopping.Yeah..The doctor said if I don't do so in one week,I may not make it.Hehe..Its a fact.I girl needs to shop.I guess that all this week.Later!

Mwahh,
_*diena*_

P/S If I can't update soon,Lemme take this chance to wish all Muslims across the globe a very Happy Hari Raya.If any of these updates offended anyones feelings,I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart.And Happy Deepavali to all Hindus and Indians everywhere!

Beautifully Broken

So..this week has been really unpredictable.First,it was horrid.But then,came the middle part of it,it started to look up.I passed my Geography test.My diet has been noticed and stuff like that.Finals are drawing closer and I'm finding it hard to focus on my studies.Especially maths.Why oh why cant we just take the English exams.I mean whats the use of me learning geometry and circles when I just want to be a model?? And why must I learn Stability when all I went to do is work in 'Escada'? what's the point of learning about support systems if I want to get a degree in Performing Arts? Why should I learn anodes and cathodes if I just want to do runway? Honestly,the government sometimes.On the other hand,my friend's sister asked me if I could be her petsis.At a first thought,I wanted to say no.But then again..i thought,why not? After all,she is a sweet little girl.Suppose that's all I have to say this week.Its been really plain.The fasting month has begun and I can't fast cos of my feminine reasons.Periods.Go figure.

Mwahxx
_*Diena*_

P.S Happy Fasting and Happy Celebrating this holy month of Ramadhan to all Muslims across the globe!!!

La Bella Marciano Provencale

Sorry I've not been posting much.Been through a lot lately.I've got a horrid cough,my foot got stung by a little bee and my family thinks Im anorexic.To top it all off,I've got my Finals coming.Yeah,like,Damn right?The coughs have been absolutely horrid.I woke up at like,4 am in the morning barely able to breathe.I've never been the best when it comes to sickness.So,dramatically,I thought I was dying.Then the next day I came back from school,sat at the dinner table,and someone says,'Diena,you look anorexic'.Like,seriously!! If I was I wouldnt BE at the dinner table.Last but not least,I went to the kitchen,stepped on a bloody little bee.And someone asks me "does it hurt much??".Damn.People these days.Right now,I can't afford to go shopping cos of exams.Stupid finals.Anywho,I'm saving money to get some cosmetics after the finals.I need a compact powder ti get rid of shine,a clear mascara cos I can barely see my eyelashes and a lipgloss cos I look bland in pictures without em.What else..last week has partially good though.Urmm..and that bloody girl stared at me.Damn creepy.Electrical I tell you.No wonder my sister accepted her in the first place.That's about it.I'll try to post more kayh.

Mwahxx..
_*Diena*_