steak with zarifah

Last Friday, I finally managed to catch up with Zarifah over a good dinner.

Zarifah wanted to eat some steak so we had a great catch up session over at The Royals Steakhouse. My first time dining there, and we almost got rejected because it was almost fully booked. Luckily they had one table left for 2 people.

Plus, our dinner session was totally unplanned. What's new when you're friends with me! Everything is impromptu.

I can safely say that I spent a bomb that night just on steak. About $40 gone just like that. What can I expect... nowadays eating out is getting more expensive. INFLATION.

Right after that, we walked in the rain to the other side of Bugis for some good Sticky Toffee Pudding which costs around $15 including GST. Thank God it tasted good because I would be crying out loud if it didn't.

While sharing the pudding, Zarifah and I had a good talk about how much we both have grown as individuals. Being friends with her has definitely changed me a lot. I used to not care about animals as much. But with her, damn. I'm more wary of animal testing products and other activities that involve wild animals like sharks. She can talk for hours about sharks, no joke. She also lectures me when she knows that I'm guilty of using animal-tested makeup products. I'm seriously trying my best 😁

I hope we can continue to make time for each other as we grow older and busier. Especially with the other 2013 girls. I seriously haven't been making enough time for them.

To grow old with amazing people around me 💕

update those photos, dunearn

Nothing much has happened. In fact, these days I haven't been doing anything much. Especially nothing beneficial and I should seriously be worried about how my future is going with the way I am living my life right now.

This will be the last week I spend my time so uselessly, promise. #liesItellmyself

Yesterday I went out with Nenek and my cousins.

I haven't been spending much time with my family, and I'm seriously guilty of it. Thank God last weekend I was free and I made time to shop around with my lovely siblings and parents in JB.

We went around Singapore yesterday. From NUH to Raffles area to Bugis. Not like the whole of Singapore, but I seriously felt sooooo tired. I'm getting weaker now, guys. Is this part of aging? We ended up at HYDE&CO. and had some waffles and pancakes.

Butterscotch Popcorn Waffle

So while waiting for my order, the waitress came up to me.

While stuttering, she asked whether I'm from Dunearn and I said yes. Apparently, she saw me on the school's handbook. When I was in Secondary 3, I was asked to dress as the "model" student. You know, the one who alters the skirt at the right length, with the neatest hairstyle one can never have in secondary school. I wish I had kept them. If anyone has those photos, please do share. I would wanna have a good laugh at my old self and reminisce all those good old times.

Well, I was a pretty good kid back then. That waitress is graduating this year,  and boy she recognizes me. I left secondary school 6 years ago, guess they didn't change the photo till now.

Someone has to tell the teachers in Dunearn to update those photos.

first selfie with a minister, i think

I don't know how true this is, but my dad has been telling me since forever that I have some Indian blood in me because my paternal grandfather is Indian. But really, it doesn't matter to me because all I could remember is that... he spoke to me in Malay. As much as I don't feel like any part of me is Indian, of course certain things have proved that I am somehow partially Indian.

Deepavali just passed and I didn't really have that many Indian friends until recently. My friends were mostly Malays and Chinese, and I'm glad along the way in this life, God has gifted with amazing Indian friends. Some who are so dear to me, I hope our friendships last till we are in heaven. Insha Allah.

Last Saturday, the mentors from MAEC were invited to a Deepavali lunch and I agreed to go to this event because... FREE FOOD. Truthfully, it's because my friends wanted to go and they wanted to go for the food. Never say no to free food, this is why I find it so hard to lose weight. And let's be honest, Indian food isn't really a good choice if you're trying to lose weight.

So the Deepavali lunch was probably (as far as I can remember!) my first Deepavali event that I have attended and hosted by the government, kinda.

This was my first serving.

(Yes I went for a second round, I substituted rice with cheese naan and added tandoori chicken as well.)

The food was fine. I was so freaking hungry so I didn't pay much attention to the taste. I just wanted to fill my stomach. I didn't eat breakfast before that, so the moment I arrived, I went to the table assigned to us, put my bag and rushed my friends to the area where they served the food. I WAS THAT HUNGRY GUYS. Thank god it was a buffet, not a course meal.

So many things happened during the lunch. I laughed so much with them, had some catch up session.

I went on stage once because Rhea really wanted to do so. (My friends wanted to go up on stage to sing Bole Chudiyan and I was somehow included into the group. They're so crazy!) So I participated in this game where you have to fit in as many ladies as possible inside a sarong. I got myself in that sarong and damn the aunties were no joke. I was clearly the smallest one in the group. We had to dance to the music while being inside that sarong. I somehow ended up in the middle, and aunties were grinding on me for a good 10 minutes. No joke, it felt like I was partying in a club. Those aunties were definitely party animals back in their young adult days!

This selfie was one of the highlights of the day.

Kashib and Rhea are both taking law and gosh they are so good with their words. Instead of going to Mr Murali and ask him for a selfie, he went to the minister and said, "Mr Murali, do you want to take a photo with me and my friends?" And then this photo happened. I can safely say that this is my first selfie with an MP up close. Right after all the craziness, Kashib confidently went like, "He wanted to take a photo with me guys."

Such friends. Still, love them so much.

Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu friends out there! 

the day I became DJ Khaled

By now, everyone in this world probably knows (and also crazily worried!) that Trump just got elected as the new President of US. I'm not into politics that much... didn't really keep up with the whole US elections talk even though I know I should because whatever happens in the US (or any part of the world) affects Singapore.

I don't really know much about Trump. All I know is that he is the guy on Apprentice and well, I couldn't believe that he was running for presidency at first. I remembered going like.. "Wait, isn't he the guy on Apprentice? Can run for presidency?" Apparently, anyone can run for presidency which also explains the whole Kanye West running for presidency in 2020.

US seems to be going crazy right now. Everyone is panicking, some economies are not doing too well after the news came out. I hope everyone will take a step back and calm down a little bit. Focus on what's ahead. We can't really change the results now, so what we can do is pray that God opens up Trump's heart to have a change of heart and learn the true meaning of love and respect. Never ever underestimate the power of prayers.

Aside from all the seriousness today, Halloween just passed and I saw from my social media sites, some people dressed up as Trump. Halloween is the time people dress up to feel like someone else for a day. I don't celebrate Halloween because I'm such a coward who hates being near anything that makes me feel like I'm in a horror movie.

Who would you wanna be for a day if given the chance?

Last Friday, Weed made me order my Toffee Nut Frappuccino and challenged me to tell the barista that my name is DJ Khaled. Me being me, of course I accepted her challenge. The barista actually went like, "Is your name really DJ Khaled?" I laughed and just went, "Yes! Bless up!"

I became DJ Khaled for a day. 

MAJOR 🔑  TO SUCCESS

the best tour guide in town for idols

Jae is in Singapore right now for a holiday. He decided to catch up with the KMUSIC team here while spending some time to enjoy this little country and also, in between his meetings. He's the founder of KMUSIC, basically the boss of KMUSIC.

I swear he makes me feel like I should be doing something with my life like get my life on track as soon as possible so I can lead a lavish life in future.

Daya and I couldn't really think of where to go to make Singapore look cool as hell to a tourist. So we decided to just bring him around MBS since he's staying there and he hasn't seen much of that place. Plus, Bayfront is my favourite place in Singapore.

We brought him to Art Science Museum which he didn't even know exist initially... and he was soooooo amazed by the Future World exhibition. He was even more happy to know that TOP came to this exhibition as well. Oh well, what can I say... this is what happens when fans unite.

After touring the exhibition, Daya wanted to show him the LV store at MBS. The first thing he asked us was whether he was under dressed. Seriously dude, you're wearing smart shoes and pants?! I wore gym attire to LV store and no one said a thing...

We then told him that in Singapore, people don't really dress up. Let's face it, no one really dresses up unless you're going to town. Then again, those who dresses up in Singapore are those who wear for the brand so they can be cool. #hipsters #coolkids

We all know the ones with the money rarely dress up because one, they don't bother about fashion because it takes too much space and time for their brains. Two, they don't have to dress to impress anyone. People just keep coming to them because their money attracts others more than anything.

Today Jae treated Daya and I at C2K. We made him come all the way to our neighbourhood to really experience the real Singapore. It was worth it for him anyway. Daya booked a $13 GrabHitch ride for him from MBS to Choa Chu Kang Park, and he got to ride a convertible with the roof retracted. How lucky!

We also brought him to Lot One and pasar malam. He was so happy because it feels like home to him. 

He definitely saw a different side of Singapore today. I'm glad that Daya and I did an amazing job showing him around Singapore, aside from talking about KMUSIC stuff. Maybe I should consider being a tour guide. I'll be the best tour guide in Singapore, especially if you're an idol.

My experience being part of KMUSIC has been nothing but amazing. I've met so many people, so many celebrities... even some I didn't know of initially, but eventually got to know them and checked them out. Then I became fans of them. 

I hope things get even better from here. Maybe like some agency take me as an idol? 😂  Who are you kidding Syafiqah, you can't even sing or dance well sigh

On another note, I'm still hoping for someone to surprise me with a ticket to catch Afgan live. If only I can get paid going for concerts all day err day, life would be even more amazing than it already is.

His SIDES album is really goooooood. Yeah, I'm pretty biased because my Mama's boy is featured in this album. But really, check out his SIDES album! X is my favourite song in his album, and no, my favourite part is not the part when Sonaone is rapping.

I can't hug him in real life, so poster pun jadi la. Sigh I really wanna see him live guys! It's days away from his concert and I'm not going noooooooooooo 😭

#needtoberichtobeabletogoforconcertsallmylife

#someonepaymetogoforconcertsplease

#mydreamjob