Things That Make Me Happy

a 

successful 

first 

out of the country

trip

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DIY 

(thanks, Google!) itinerary

#dubai

Things That Make Me Happy: Intro

(This blog went on an unofficial and unexpected hiatus, I'll write about it in my next post.)

A few days ago, I've decided that my main pursuit in life is to be happy. Last year, I joined the #100happydays challenge where I discovered that there is, indeed, joy in every little thing; that no matter how busy it gets, it is important to take a moment to breathe and appreciate the world as it is. So, let me try this on my blog as well. I'd post every now and then about things that make me happy. 

You're most welcome to share yours!

(Photo taken from Pinterest)

The Sunday Currently, No. 4

CURRENTLY:

Reading | A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) – George R.R. Martin (this is my biggest fiction book YET)

Writing | completing the case presentation that’s been loooooong overdue

Listening | Alyssa Bernal's cover of Selena Gomez's "Good for You" 

Thinking | of you.

Smelling | Lacoste noir perfume (someone just shared where I could score cheap perfumes!)

Wishing | For someone to come around..

Hoping | for a happy ending

Wearing | My black Whatever shirt that has "#SELFIE" on it, with black denim jeans

Loving | the tuna carbonara I made 

Wanting | I don't know anymore..

Needing | Stuff that cannot be

Feeling | frustrated at myself..

(The Sunday Currently, Original concept by blogger Siddathornton)

A Mini Review: Inside Out

I'm probably the last person to recommend an animated film because it's not usually my cup of tea, although I have a few favorites (Up, The Book of Life, Tangled, Frozen, Big Hero 6).. But I just cannot let you not know about this film. You might have seen countless of posts related to this movie popping in and out on your social medias because it is sooooo good, and yes, it's been a couple of days since I have first watched it but I am still affected. Well played, Pixar.. well played.

(Left to right: Fear, Sadness, Joy, Disgust and Anger)

This animated film features the different emotions that live inside Riley's head, (and/or brain,) the "headquarters," -- Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust. As Riley grows, so as her collection of memory spheres that gets stored, and then, there are these so-called "core memories" (like the very first time she opened her eyes to the world and sees her parents, the first time she scored a goal playing hockey with her dad and a lot more) which are significant memories/achievements that eventually develop her personality. The conflict comes in when Riley's family moves to another city because of her dad's work as it stressed Riley and her emotions.. and something happens with all those "core memories."  

The movie will take you down memory lane, well, that's the case for me. It took me back to my childhood/pre-teen years and all these internal conflicts that I struggled with (still struggling with). And there was this part, I have no recollection of it whatsoever (but maybe I did have/go through), that just tugged at my already vulnerable heart strings. 

No spoilers on here (just don't read "The Sunday Currently" post before this review). I'll just leave it at that. 

So if you haven't seen it, go watch it. You will never regret it!

(Me: lights off, grabs a bag of M&M's, rewatches Inside Out, probably bawl my eyes out in a bit #shameless)

(Photo not mine, credits to owner)  

The Sunday Currently, No. 3

CURRENTLY:

Reading | This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith

Writing | Initial packing list for our transfer to our new housing!

Listening | Ready by Kodaline

Thinking | How cute Dr. K's smile was last Friday night #pabebe

Smelling | Our newly fixed air-conditioning! (Finally, after a month of suffering, maintenance guy got hold of the valve and fixed it! It feels so good to be back to my room.)

Wishing | I could be where you are now, I bet you are busy but still wherever you are, I'd like to be close.. #Krush

Hoping | I don't get pulled out to other wards this Eid Adha week (same as last week 'cos I'm serious I don't want to work in another ward)

Wearing | "Don't grow up it's a trap" tee and my purple mushroom pj bottoms

Loving | All the feels from the movie "Inside Out," I got really emotional because of Bing Bong. Watch the clip below, you guise.. and if you haven't seen it yet, please go watch it. It's Pixar's best!

Wanting | This packing to be over and done with ASAP 

Needing | A good exercise

Feeling | Beautiful!

(The Sunday Currently, Original concept by blogger Siddathornton)

The Sunday Currently, No. 2

CURRENTLY:

Reading | The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese At of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

Writing | Nothing else but this blogpost

Listening | Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Ed Sheeran's baby -- Growing Up 

(A bit teary-eyed when this song was released because Al's wife gave birth to little baby Nazi :') He is a beautiful baby boy, Al. He so much pogi than you! We miss you here, dadi Al, always!

Thinking | I am spacing out most of the time, haha!

Smelling |  The scent of freshly laundered clothes because off duty

Wishing | Nothing for now 

Hoping | I don't get pulled out to other wards this Eid Adha week

Wearing | My #TIMETOBEAUNICORN shirt and pink pajamas (I am actually always in my pajamas because it's just super comfortable, innit?)

Loving | On the Wings of Love starring #JaDine. They are so cute on-screen!

Wanting | A pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream

Needing | A long, restful sleep

Feeling | Happy, because no other reason not to be!

Smile, friends!

Meh

I missed a "The Sunday Currently" post because it was my first day back to work (first day back from Eid Adha break and first day of the week in the Kingdom is Sunday) and I am pulled out to another ward. I came home knackered so I just rested a bit, took a shower and slept.

Maybe next Sunday, then. In shaa Allah.


Til next blog.