Going Back To My Hometown, Melaka!

It has been 1 year and 3 months since the first time I came to Tanjung Malim. On the 1st June 2013, I came here with my family to register as a new student in Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris or well known as UPSI. It has been my dream to enter this university and luckily, my dream had turned into a reality. Just as any other new students, homesickness had always become a major problem. The same goes for me. Since it was my first time being away from home, I miss my family tremendously. To make matter worse, I do not know how to go back home by myself. During my first semester, my father who is working in Subang Jaya, Selangor picked me up and took me home. I know it had been hard for my father to go back and forth so on my second semester here, my friend and I tried to go back home by ourselves using public transports. I know that for students of UPSI who are living in the southern part of Malaysia, it is hard to go back as there is no bus provided here in Tanjung Malim's bus station. I hope by sharing my experience, it will be easier to go back home by public transports.

After asking from our classmates and seniors about the directions, we began our journey. First, we need to buy KTM tickets to go to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan which is situated in Bandar Tasek Selatan. In order to do so, we need to go to KTM Komuter Tanjung Malim Station. From our house in Taman Bahtera, we went there by taxi which costs us RM8. After queueing, we bought the tickets. The price of the ticket is RM 7.50.

KTM ticket to go to Bandar Tasek Selatan.

The look of the KTM which departed from Tanjung Malim.

45 minutes later, we arrived at KTM Komuter Rawang Station. According to our classmate, here, we need to exchange the train line. We climbed up the stairs and get into the train which was waiting on the first platform. Then, we continued our journey to Bandar Tasek Selatan. We also had the chance to enjoy the green scenery along the way.

 

The inside look of the KTM which departed from Rawang.

The KTM here is more modern than the KTM at Tanjung Malim.

Two hours later, we finally arrived at Bandar Tasek Selatan. Again, we need to climb up a stair and cross the road by a junction to go to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS). According to TBS's website, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan or Integrated Transport Terminal in Bandar Tasek Selatan (ITT) is opened to public on 1 January 2011. It has an easy connections to the KLIA Transit, KTM Commuters and RapidKL LRT rail networks.

People were queueing to buy bus tickets.

Then, we queued at the counter to buy bus tickets. I bought the earliest bus ticket to Alor Gajah for RM10. Here in TBS, customers have several options on how to buy their tickets. The first one is through their e-ticketing portal. Credit cards and web cash can be used through this medium. The second option is through the counters provided while the third one is by using their Self-Service Ticket Vending Machines. The second and third option can be used only at TBS as they are available there.

The bus ticket.

To kill time and boredom, we went for a window shopping at the boutiques and fashion outlets located within the terminal. There were also many kiosk and restaurants provided at the terminal. Half an hour before the bus departed, we go down the escalator to go to the departure hall. At the departure hall, we need to go and wait for the bus at the gate as stated on the ticket. When the bus arrived, we boarded on the bus and went home safely.

The view of the departure hall from the top of the escalator.

We need to wait for the bus at the gate as stated on the ticket.

Spacious space and plenty of seats provided.

I really hope that this post will help many students in the near future. If you have any enquiries or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments box. I will try my best to answer them. Till then, good bye!

Meet My Best Friends!

"The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it."

- Hubert H. Humphrey

As stated in the quote above, friendship is the greatest gift of life. Friends could be anyone. It could be the person that we just met at the supermarket, the girl next door or even the person that we had hated the most. But, as for best friends, it is not the same. Best friends are the person that will do crazy things with you, send you a text message at 2 am regarding their partner and could laugh with you all day long. Best friend is not the person that you know the longest, it is the person that you know the most.

I do have best friends. In fact, I have two of them.

Her name is Assaidah Aisyah Bt Yusry and just like me, she is also 19 years old. Our friendship began on the first day of primary school. Feeling scared and clueless, I stepped into the class and quickly take a seat beside a fair looking girl. Minutes passed by and suddenly, the girl asked me, "what is your name?' At that time, I could not hear her clearly so I keep on asking her to repeat her question. After I managed to hear her question, I answered her and told her my name. She also did the same. I did not remember the rest of the conversation but I did remember that we got along with each other very well.  

Until this day, she is still my best friend. We had shared many things together. We shared laughter, joy, pain and even tears together. During my ups and downs, she is the one who stayed and give moral support to me. She told me to be strong and carry on life even though it is hard. She is definitely a friend in need. Although we are far from each other now, we still exchange stories and contact each other regularly. I really hope that our friendship will last forever as I could not find her replacement and I cannot bear to lose her. She is one of a kind.

His name is Muhamad Noor Faiz Bin Mahad. I also knew him from primary school. I could not remember the exact moment we knew each other. All that I can remember is while we were in Standard 2, during the recess time, we always play a game together. As soon as the bell rang, we rushed to the canteen and eat. After eating, we went to the field and played the game. The game was inspired from a famous cartoon  during that time. We had never been bored of that game as we had a lot of fun. Good times! Aside from that, Faiz was in the same class with me since Standard 1 until Form 5. We had shared many good and bad times together.

He is now furthering his studies at Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. We often contact each other and always spend our time together during the holidays. Just like Aisyah, Faiz also has his own speciality. Although I could be quite talkative while chatting with him, still, he entertains me and responded to all my questions that sometimes could be silly. The best part is he and I always share the same interest. For example, we both enjoyed watching My Kitchen Rules. The programme will be aired during night time so the next day when we met, we will be chatting non-stop about the programme. During high school, we were a die hard fan of My Kitchen Rules. 

As time passes by, even though our age is increasing, our friendship is still the same. Aisyah, Faiz and me always spend time together and do everything. I wish that this friendship will never ends and it will last forever, in sha Allah.

Aisyah, Faiz and me when we went to Berjaya Times Square the other day.

We were at the karaoke room. We love to karaoke!

Easy Peasy Homemade Oreo Ice Cream

During a hot and scorching day, there is nothing better than eating ice cream. The sugary flavour and the coldness of an ice cream would definitely tantalize our taste buds and quench our thirst. Sounds good, right? So, without further a due, let's get started and learn how to make an Oreo flavoured ice cream.

For this recipe, you will be needing a tin of evaporated milk, an egg, a teaspoon of vanilla essence, 6 or 7 tablespoon of condensed milk, one tablespoon of ovalette and a packet of crushed Oreos. 

After having all the ingredients needed, it is time to start and get moving. First, put all of the ingredients in a blender except for the Oreos. Blend everything until it is fluffy. It usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to do so. Next, pour all of the mixture in a closed container. After that, put in the crushed Oreos and stir the mixture well. Finally, close the container and let it freeze in the refrigerator for a while. After it had frozen, you can enjoy it with your family and friends. You can eat it by itself or with a bread.

The taste of this ice cream is really delicious and even though it is homemade, it tastes the same as the one we bought at store. You need to give this recipe a try. Trust me, you will not regret it. You can also refer to the original recipe here.

Oreo Ice Cream
(Credits to this blog for the image)

Favourite Youtube Channels

I am the type of person that will spend hours watching YouTube videos and will never get enough of it. That is how much I love YouTube. I really love how much information, ideas, tips and tricks that we can obtain from YouTube videos. Besides, through vlogs which is a blog in a video form, I can learn the culture and also lifestyle of people around the world. Basically, we can travel around the world by just using our laptops and smartphones. As I had always spend my time watching YouTube videos, for sure I had subscribed to many channels but today, I am going to share three of my favourite YouTube channels. 

Since I really love Do It Yourself (DIY) stuffs, my top favourite YouTube channel is LaurDIY.  LaurDIY is a channel owned by a Canadian girl named Lauren Riihimaki. This channel is mainly focusing on everything that can be done as easy as ABC by yourself. There are plenty of  DIY tutorials and room decorations in Lauren's channel. So far, the video that I am liking the most is her DIY Notebooks and Pencil Cases. She is so creative and I am always amazed on how she managed to think of something outside the box. Besides DIY videos, she also have other types of videos such as make up tutorials, room decoration and even study tips.

LaurDIY's channel.

Moving on to my next favourite which is the bubzvlogz channel, this channel is owned by Lindy Tsang. Lindy Tsang, who is a Chinese-Irish woman has a husband named Tim and a son named Isaac. She also has two dogs named Chubby and Domo. Through her channel, she posted daily vlogs about her life with her husband, son and dogs. I love watching their daily life as it is very different from mine. Moreover, Lindy is a person who likes to give motivation to other people. Being a kind hearted person, she had carried out a campaign to help building schools for children in Laos. She designed her own shirt and the profit that she got from selling the shirt will be used to build a school. I respect her for her good deeds as nowadays, it is hard to find a kind person like Lindy.

Bubzvlogz's channel.

Last but not least, as for fashion, I like watching clothesencounters's videos. Although I am not that fond of fashion, the way Jenn Im styled her clothes was very appealing. Jenn Im, a 24 years old girl from Los Angeles had started her YouTube channel since 2010. I was interested to subscribe to her channel when I first watch her video series which is What Should Jenn Wear. In that series, her subscribers will tell her their fashion dilemma and she will try to solve them. Aside from fashion, she also had did some videos regarding her college life, travelling experience and her favourites for every month.

Clothesencounter's channel.

Lauren, Lindy and Jenn are some of my favourite YouTubers. There are still many channels that I love and have not gotten the chance to talk about it. I would like to change the perspective of other people that thought YouTube is not a good social network. As for me, I personally think that YouTube is a great platform for everyone to learn almost everything. But at the end of the day, everything depends on our own self. If we used YouTube for good purposes, we will get the benefits and vice versa. Everything really depends on ourself.

Review: Wreck This Journal

The other day, while I was scrolling through Pinterest, I stumbled upon some pins regarding a journal called Wreck This Journal. I was quite interested with that journal and start to do a mini research regarding it. I watched some videos on Youtube, Google about that journal and asked my friends about it. The more I knew, the more I am in love with this journal. As I am curious on how the journal will look like in real life, I decided to buy it at MPH Nu Sentral for RM 43.95. There are four different choices of cover for it which are the original black version, grey duct tape version, brown paper bag version and the red mesh version but I decided to go with the brown paper bag cover. Although there are different types of cover, the prompts provided in each book are actually the same. This issue had disappointed some of the buyers as they thought different types of cover has different prompts. I personally did not mind about the cover as the most important thing about that journal is its prompts.

 

The front cover of Wreck This Journal.

The back cover of Wreck This Journal.

For people who wanted to start a journal or had faced problems and difficulties to finish their journal, Wreck This Journal is the best solution. It provides prompts that will help you in completing your journal. Besides, the subtitle of the journal which is 'to create is to destroy' clearly described that there is no limitation for this journal. One can create new things and also destroy at the same time. It does not matter if you make mistakes as you are supposed to "wreck" this journal. This journal is not only focusing on creative and artistic people but it also serves as a stress reliever. For example, there is a prompt that told you to fill in the pages when you are really angry. By doing this, you can express and release your angry thoughts and trust me, it will definitely make you feel better.

The prompt that told us to fill in the page only when we are really angry.

This multi purpose journal is created by a woman named Keri Smith. According to her website, she is a Canadian conceptual artist and author of several best selling books and apps about creativity including Wreck This Journal, This is Not a Book, Finish This Book and The Pocket Scavenger. Although she had created many books and I had heard quite a number of good reviews about them, I never had a chance to buy them. Wreck This Journal is the first book from Keri Smith's creation that I had bought. So far, I am quite impressed with the prompts given and also the quality of the book. The paper was thick enough to prevent bleeding caused by pens, water, crayons and paints used to wreck the journal. 

In a nutshell, I am really loving this journal. The price is quite pricey but it is worth it. I would highly recommend you to buy and try this journal. By this journal, you can kill boredom, increase your creativity and encourage yourself to think outside the box. Up to today, I have completed some of the prompts given and I believe that I shall end this post by sharing some of them to you.

Prompt: A place for your grocery lists.

Prompt: Cover this page in tape. (Create some kind of pattern)

Prompt: Create a non-stop line.

A Short Getaway to Pahang

It was a week before the National Day when my father told my family and me that we will be visiting my aunt in Kuala Rompin, Pahang. Hearing that news, my heart jumped with joy as it has been a long time since the last time we went there. My aunt lives in a village which is inhabited mostly by farmers. The farmers have their own land so they can grow their own crops and even rear cows and goats. I live in a place that is currently developing so there are buildings everywhere. Because of that, I thought that this trip will be a good chance for me to run away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

We leave home on Friday after my siblings had finished their classes. We arrived there after a three hours journey. Green trees could be seen along the way. My jaw dropped in awe to see the breath taking scenery. As we reached my aunt's house quite late, we went straight to bed after we had dinner. The next day, we woke up early feeling fresh and energized. My father took us to the market or well known as "Pekan Sari" by the locals. There were many types of food, clothes and even plants sold there. That place was crowded by people as it is one of the main attractions there. The hawkers' loud and rising shrill voices could be heard almost everywhere. They were competing against each other to attract the customers' attention.

Although it was scorching hot and I was sweating until my shirt clung on my back, I really like it there as I was able to experience something new. I also had the opportunity to taste a type of kuih that is popular at that market. It is like the traditional "apam balik" but the filling is made up of black glutinous rice and shaved coconuts. At first, I thought that the taste will be weird as the ingredients will not suit each other but actually, I was wrong. It was tasty. The sweetness of the black glutinous rice goes very well with a little bit of saltiness that comes from the coconut.

The kuih that I got to taste at the market.
(Photo credit to this blog)

On the evening, as the weather was very nice, my family and I decided to spend some time at the beach. The beach is only a stone’s throw away from my aunt’s house and it takes only 5 minutes to go there.

Fluffy blue clouds and sandy beach at the Bernas Beach.

When we arrived at the beach, cold and refreshing wind greeted us. The waves were creeping steadily towards us. Without wasting any precious time, we quickly jumped into the sea. We had so much fun. We swam, built sandcastles and even strolled along the beach.  Although we went there for only a short period, I was feeling very happy as I am able to spend quality time with my family.

I enjoyed watching sunset and beautiful scenery at the beach.

Unfortunately, the next day, it was time for us to go home. My aunt was kind enough to cook “nasi briyani” and packed some for us to eat during the journey.  All in all, this short getaway was a success. I enjoyed visiting my aunt as she is a kind and nice person. Her hospitality had made us feel like we were at our own house. Although it was no network coverage at her house area, I still feel happy as there were many other activities that I can do to kill time. Aside from that, my family and my aunt’s family had gotten closer as we spend most of our time together during this short getaway. I am really looking forward to visit my aunt in the near future. For the time being, we will just contact her via phone. 

My Stationery Obsession

Recently, BuzzFeed had listed 27 Telltale Signs You're A Stationery Addict in their website. Some of the tell-tale signs are you delight in pens that come in a rainbow of colours, making lists is your forte, you own more notebooks than space for all the thoughts in your head and as an adult, somehow you are still collecting stickers. Honestly, most of the tell-tale signs described myself. I am a stationery addict and I have a serious obsession on stationeries. 

Why did I said so?

The reason being is because I owned a number of stationery items. Sometimes, it is more than enough but I just cannot hold myself. When I go to the stationery department, I feel like a kid in a candy store. Everything looked nice. I had tried to decrease the amount of stationery that I owned by using them but it is still not working. 

The first collection of stationery items that I had collected and hoarded is washi tapes. Washi tape is a tape that is printed with fancy decorations and attractive colours. It comes with different sizes and lengths, Washi tapes are usually used to decorate or customize a thing so that it will be one of a kind. I have plenty of these tapes and I thought that it is reasonable for me to collect them as I used them all the time in my planner. 

A pile of washi tapes.

Aside from washi tapes, I also collect sticky notes. I used them to jot down important things. I am liking them a lot as they have vibrant colours and they also have beautiful designs. There are no endless creations for sticky notes. Usually, these sticky notes are very cheap and I can easily get them everywhere. 

How I use the washi tapes and sticky notes in my planner.

Moving on the next items which is pens, they are my favourite. Well actually, everything is my favourite. I owned many pens in many colours and types. Coloured pens, marker pens and calligraphy pens are some of the pens I collected. I like how pens with different colours could actually increase our interest in something, especially lecture notes. I used different colours in my lecture notes as they looked nice and they also helped me in remembering all the facts and numbers in the notes. 

I have a pile of stickers in my collection. They are so pretty and I just cannot resist in buying them. Moreover, they are also cheap. I used stickers in my planner as a decoration and I love how they turned out to be. My younger sister also has the same interest as I do and we often share and exchange stickers with each other. 

My growing stickers colletion.

I also collect other stationery items such as notebooks, stamps, watercolours and also brushes. By collecting and using the stationery items, I can express myself and even release some stress. Although some people might not understand this obsession and thought that it is a waste, I did not care as this is my happiness. And in order for you to feel that happiness too, I highly recommend you to try it!

What's In My Bag?

Nowadays, a bag is an important part of our life as we need it to store our belongings. Other people might carry around different things according to their needs. So today, I thought that I will share things that I store in my brown sling bag every single day.

Mobile phone.

In this modern world, it is important to bring your mobile phone everywhere. That is why I always carry my Sony Xperia C3 around. Although it is not as fancy and sophisticated as the iPhone lines, it serves me well. By using this phone, I am able to call, send text messages, surf the internet, play games and others. It is more than enough. Moreover, this phone's front camera is 5 mega pixel so the quality of the pictures are very good. It is definitely a bonus for me as I love to take selfies!

Power bank.

A power bank also play an important role in my daily life. As my days are usually filled with classes and assignments, I always forget to charge my mobile phone. In that situation, the power bank always become a hero and saves my day in the nick of time. I am very thankful to the person who invented this beneficial thing.

Glasses.

Moving on to the next thing in my bag which is my glasses, I really need them everyday since I am a short-sighted person. I had worn glasses since I was eleven years old. I am the type of person who did not like wearing glasses all day long. Hence, I need to bring my glasses everywhere. 

A compact powder and a lipstick.

As a girl, I really need to take care of my appearances. Therefore, I always bring a compact powder and a lipstick with me so that I can touch up my make up whenever needed. Before I entered the university, I did not fancy make up that much but yes, a girl is still a girl. During the first time I tried wearing make up, I immediately fell in love with it. Make up is like a magic, it boosts up your confidence level and makes you feel really good about yourself.

Sunglasses.

Why did I bring sunglasses in my bag? The first reason is I really love the design of this sunglasses that I got from Cotton On. The design is unique and not the same as any other typical sunglasses. Furthermore, it suits my face really well. The second reason is there are many benefits that we can obtain from wearing glasses. According to a blog, sunglasses can decrease dry-eye problems, the sun's garish glare will be reduced, less squinting and eye strain will be experienced and our eyes will be safe from debris.

A pen and a notebook.

Last but not least, a small notebook and a pen are the things that I will carry around everyday. I use them to record and jot down important things. Besides, I also use them to track down my expenses and also to-do lists. As I tend to forget things easily, I rely on my notebook a lot. Without them, my life will be a complete mess.

Easy Cafe, Tanjung Malim

It was our turn to pay the bills so my friend and I decided to go to TNB Tanjung Malim after our class ended. We went there by a taxi and it only costs us RM 7. After we paid the bills, we thought that we should eat our lunch before going back. The nearest place to eat there was Easy Cafe. So we decided to give this place a try as we had never been there before.

We arrived there just a little bit earlier before the lunch break. At first, the cafe was empty but eventually, as the lunchtime arrived, it became crowded. Most of the customers there were workers who work nearby. Students were rarely to be seen as the place is situated a little bit far from the university.

As soon as we went in, a waiter greeted us and showed us the way in. After being seated, the waiter quickly gave us the menu. I can say that the customer service was very good as the waiter treated us nicely and politely. I decided to order Italian Beef Meatballs Spaghetti and Hazelnut Latte while my friend ordered Grilled Cheesy Chicken Chop with Potato. She also ordered Caramel Latte as her drink.

Hazelnut Latte (RM 6) and Caramel Latte (RM 6).

Italian Beef Meatballs Spaghetti (RM 14) and Grilled Cheesy Chicken Chop with Potato (RM 16).

Juicy meatballs covered with plenty of cheese and spaghetti sauce.

The portion for each dish is quite generous and it can fill up my stomach that was growling with hunger. As for the meatballs, it was juicy and tender. The spaghetti sauce was also cooked to perfection. But unfortunately, my drink which was the Hazelnut Latte was too sweet to my liking. I wish that the level of sweetness could be reduced a bit. I also had the chance to taste my friend's chicken chop and it was to die for. The chicken was grilled properly and the taste was delicious. The only negative thing about that dish was the potato. It was not seasoned well so the taste is blend and not pleasant.

Overall, my dining experience there was a success. The place was spotlessly clean and I really enjoyed the good customer service provided. The price was also reasonable considering that the portion was huge. I believe that this place will be a good attraction for tourists that come to visit Tanjung Malim.

Pancakes for Breakfast!

Have you ever get bored eating your typical breakfast? Bored of cereals, bread and eggs? Want to try something new? Here is a recipe of a fluffy, soft pancakes that I got from a blog.

For this easy peasy lemon squeezy recipe, you will need a cup of plain flour, a cup of fresh milk or low fat milk, an egg, a teaspoon of baking powder, one and a half tablespoon of sugar and two tablespoon of corn oil. 

After preparing all of the ingredients, roll your sleeves up and get a bowl. Put all of the ingredients in that bowl. Be sure to mix everything until there is no lumps. Next, heat up your pan. It is better if you use a non-stick pan so that your pancakes will not stick. Pour a small ladle of the mixture into the pan. Let it aside for a while. When bubbles start to form on the surface of the pancake, flip it carefully. Let it aside again for one minute. The pancake is fully cooked when the colour turns into golden brown, Repeat the same step again until all of the mixture is finished.

The finished product.
(Photo credit to Google)

This pancakes taste the better if it is eaten while it is still hot. You can eat it with maple syrup, chocolate sauce or just enjoy eating it by itself. The creamy and sweet taste of the pancakes will surely make your day better. Be sure to always take your breakfast and never ever skip them as it is the most important meal of the day.

Dinner @ Tappers Café

As usual, every two weeks, I will go back to my hometown in Melaka. The same goes for this week. As my best friend is on her semester break, we decided to spend some time together on the weekend. At first, we planned to go for a window shopping at Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. Dataran Pahlawan is a one-stop megamall which is also a famous tourist spot. As we arrived there quite late at night, most of the shops were starting to close down. Our plan to go for a window shopping was cancelled. We decided to go and eat our dinner since our stomach was growling with hunger.

We chose Tappers Café as a place for us to dine as it was one of the new cafés opened in Dataran Pahlawan. Moreover, the beautiful decoration of that café had attracted us to go there. The decoration was inspired by elegant colonial designs and most of the furniture there were white in colour. The cafe is opened everyday. On weekdays, the operation hours is from 8 am to 10 pm while on weekends, it is opened from 9.30 am until 10 pm. 

The beautiful and stunning decoration of Tappers Café.

As soon as we were seated, a waiter came a greeted us with her big smile. She then gave us the menu. There were quite a number of dishes and beverages with different cuisines served here. I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana (RM13.90) which is breaded chicken in spaghetti tomato and it is covered by melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. It is served with a small bowl of coleslaw and some chips.

Chicken Parmigiana that was served with coleslaw and some chips.

Meanwhile, my friend ordered the Chicken Schnitzel (RM14.90). It is a deep fried chicken coated with bread crumbs and served with a small bowl of coleslaw,  some chips and a special brown sauce from the café itself. We both ordered Iced Chocolate (RM5.30) and Chocolate Milkshake (RM 7.50) as our drinks. After a short period of time, our dishes arrived. It was great as we did not have too wait for a long time. Although it was at night and the closing time was getting near, the efficiency of the workers had still not decreased. 

The dishes were well prepared and the portion were quite big. My favourite part of the dish was the coleslaw. The vegetables were fresh and the taste was scrumptious. I like how the coleslaw was being put in a ramekin. By doing that, the chicken and chips will not get soggy. As for the star for both dishes which was the chicken, the batter was nice and the chicken was not greasy. But what disappointed me was the taste of the chicken for both dishes. Although my friend and I ordered different dishes, the taste was the same. I was hoping that there will be some differences but there was not.

Overall, it was nice to have dinner there. For a café that looked like an expensive five star hotel with beautiful decoration, the prices were reasonable. Moreover, the dining experience that we had there was satisfying. I cannot wait to come here again as taste another dish as they have a wide selection of dishes. I am looking forward to taste their newest dish which is the Garlic Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti.

The selfie that my friend and I took before leaving the café.

My First Experience as an Entrepreneur

To be an entrepreneur, one really need to have a good communication skills and a high level of confidence so that they could catch the customer's attention. Besides, he/she also need to be determined and willing to take risks in order to be a high-achieving entrepreneur. As for me, I really need to admit that entrepreneurship is not my cup of tea as I am not a talkative person and I find it hard to get along well with people in a short period of time. But fortunately, in semester 4, I got the chance to experience how does it feel like to be an entrepreneur.

As a requirement for the subject Entrepreneurship, I need to sell 20 bottles of sea cucumber oil. The oils were provided by my lecturer a week before my mid semester break which is during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Aside from selling them, I also need to repackage the oils to attract customer's attention. Instead of putting them in a plastic bag, I had repackaged them by putting them in a small pouch. The pouch could be used again to store jewellery, stationery or even mobile phones. Basically, by buying the oil, the customer will be able to use both oil and also pouch. 

The oils that had been repackaged.

Closer look of the sea cucumber oil and the pouch. 

Since it was my first time, it was hard for me to sell these oils. Lack of confidence, limited time and insufficient skills were some of the problems that I faced. Luckily, my uncles and aunties were kind enough to support me by buying these oils. They encouraged me and even gave me some tips on how to sell these oils. Most of them are entrepreneurs and they have their own businesses so they know better. Besides that, I also promoted the oils to my friends through social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

Finally, after promoting and struggling to find customers, I managed to sell all of the oils. Through this activity, I realised that being an entrepreneur is not an easy job. It takes time and patience. Although I managed to sell all of the oils, I know that I still need to learn a lot in order to be a good entrepreneur and I believe that there will be more opportunities to learn it in the future.

A Day Out at A' Famosa Water Theme Park

My family had always loved water theme parks. We had went to several water theme parks in Malaysia such as Pedas Hot Spring Water Park and Melaka Wonderland Theme Park. As it was during the school holidays, my parents decided to take us to A' Famosa Water Theme Park. Although it takes only 15 minutes to go there from our house, we had never been there before. 

We went there early in the morning after having our breakfast. My father bought the tickets as soon as we arrived there. The entrance fee for the water theme park and a lunch set is RM 43 for adults and RM 38 for children. We were given wristbands that need to be worn all the time during at the water park.

My siblings and I while at the main entrance.

After that, we entered the water park. The place was quite large and there were plenty of seats provided. Facilities such as toilets, locker, cabana and prayer rooms were also available there. We rented a double tube for RM 21. RM 11 was for the tube rental fee while RM 10 was for the deposit.

A signboard that showed the price for the tube rental.

After renting the tube and changing our clothes, we jumped straight into the Wave Pool. We played with the water and enjoyed relaxing ourselves in the pool. The best part about Wave Pool is every 10 minutes, a sound of siren could be heard and after that, big waves will came rolling towards us. Although our tube had tripped over several times and I nearly got drown in the water, it was very fun and exciting.

Next, we went to the Lazy River. This pool like river was extremely lazy as we had to push our tube by ourselves. If we did not do that, our tube will not move by itself and might crash with other people's tube. Fortunately, while we were here, there are not many visitors since it was during the weekdays. Because of that, we did not have to queue to ride on the slides.

We decided to try and ride on the Big Ice Cream which is the the biggest slide here in A' Famosa Water Theme Park. The ride was very fast and scary. My sister and I screamed all the way down the slide. However, this ride is not suitable for people who did not love adventure as it gives you an extreme adrenaline rush. For those who are planning to go here, be sure not to miss this fun slide. Check out this video that showed a person's point of view while he ride down this Big Ice Cream!

The Big Ice Cream
(Photo credit to Google)

Besides, we also tried the Family Raft Ride. Unlike the Big Ice Cream, this ride did not requires four person to sit on a large round tube. The tube for this slide can hold 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 kids with a maximum combined weight of 220 kg. I personally thought that this ride is not suitable for kids as there are some steeply turns which is quite dangerous. 

Apart from these two slides and the Wave Pool, we also went to the Arabian Village which is a place for children below 12 years old to have fun and play with their peers and Inner Tube Slide where we can screamed our hearts out while sliding down the black and dark tunnel. 

After spending hours at this water park, we redeem our free lunch using coupons that we got from the counter. At that time, there were three choices of dishes which was chicken porridge, rice with chicken curry and also rice with basil Thai chicken. We also got canned drinks along with the food. As we had eaten our lunch, we changed our clothes and packed our belongings. Before we leave the place, we bought a photo of us that was taken when we entered the place as a souvenir. 

Overall, this place was nice. The only thing that concerns me is the safety of the rides. As most of the rides are quite old, the safety measures need to be increased. Nevertheless, this place is a main attraction of tourists who come to visit Melaka. For further information, be sure to visit their website.