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extra: how i got my name

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               Nur Amandda.  That was her name, given solely by her father. In her eyes, it was nothing unique; it was just a name. A name that was given by her deceased father. The only thing she got after he left the world.  But to him, she is everything, she is his daughter, she is his light. A hint of light in a world full of darkness and difficulties. One thing that brings him joy, motivation, to stay happy for his daughter. She is the reason he got the light in his life.  Perhaps, he thinks it's best too for his daughter to feel the same. To feel the light, the happiness he had ever felt from her presence, and memories.  Therefore, he put Nur in her name, embodying the light she has given him.  Thus, others feel the light emanating from her. And that sums up the story behind my name. I was chosen by my close friend to recite my story in front of the class. Nervous? Definitely am, yet I know I had to put on a courageo...
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week 10 ✦ sem 4

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Being able to have my own room to myself is bliss after weeks of hell. No distractions, no humans, no disturbances, just me and my thoughts, 24/7.     Some might think it is hell for not being able to meet anyone in the span of 2 weeks, yet it is a heaven and a dream for introverts around the world. I did not have to care about people's thoughts, judgment.  I am... free.       Yet, pros definitely come with cons. As good as it sounds, as bad as the effects are. Books are intact, the laptop is untouched, and my mind is free from assignment loads.        Now, my fingers are typing as fast as they can, chasing the deadline for each assignment. Only if these hands knew they should make it sooner.  Oh, I just remember... I have a test on upcoming Friday, gosh.... 
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week 08 - 09 ✦ sem 4

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It is the eighth week of the current semester, and this week's update is a bit earlier than usual, as I usually update on the weekend.      The weeks have gone by extra slowly currently, and my schedule has not got any better. Assignments piled up, coffee-flavored candies are scattered on the table, muscle balms are all over my belongings, all of these just to get my assignments done.      Perhaps I will get back pain, neck pain, yet it is okay. Temporary struggles are better than failing results... I suppose? 
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week 04 - 07 ✦ sem 4

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      It's been 4 weeks since I last updated my blog. My weekly schedule is getting packed. Just two weeks ago, my friends and I went to a religious camp held by a nearby church at Pasir Gudang, Johor. It makes me feel content and view life differently since then.     Days after that, my routine continue as usual. From a girl enjoying her time serving God, to just a mere student in UiTM Segamat. I have to learn how to balance my life in aspects of religion, studies, friends, and even for my family.  Guess this is how it feels to be responsible.     A few days ago, I made a short story titled 'Scars'. It resembles the inner conflict of the main character, Adrian. Considering the theme I chose is 'Reality Bites', I might as well choose a storyline which most people can relate to.      Basically, the story is about Adrian having an inner conflict of what people say to him, either intentionally or unintentionally. He feels judged every ...
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week 03 ✦ sem 4

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       Is it the third week of the current semester? Yes, yes, it is. I'm slowly getting used to the packed routine. The assignment began to flow in, my laptop running 24/7, and my head is full of ideas I need for the current work.      We need to come up with an idea for our short story outline. Short stories have never been one of my capabilities. Not until I get inspiration from my surroundings. My life, others, the world, it is full of a necdotes . You just need to search for it. Make it spectacular, make it enjoyable, and lovable. The world is full of sorrow, to be filled with poignant tales.      In light of this, I decided to choose snippets of my own life, my family members', and even my friends' lives. I will definitely make my own parables with these combinations. Will it be pitiful, joyful, or a combination of both? Unfortunately, I have to keep it updated until the upcoming weeks. Let it be in the shadows for a fleeting momen...
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week 01 - 02 ✦ sem 4

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        The first and second weeks of the current semester went by rather quickly and blur, but they also feel slow at the same time. The pages flip, but nothing really stuck in my mind. Everything feels like a haze, and it's not getting any better during the season of online classes. Lecturers talked, pens moved. However, my mind got stuck between procrastination and expectations. It's just the first week of the physical university life for the current semester, yet it went as fast as a horse galloping. I have to prepare myself for the assignments, club activities, and worst of all, sleepless nights. All of it just to be the best among the best.      Nevertheless, the moment Madam Nazhatulshima introduced us to the course of ALS252, also known as Creative Writing, I got hooked right at the moment. Writing has always been my passion; it is one of the ways I can show my feelings and creativity without judgment. It is the life of a listener. Always ...
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