DIY Potpourri

I decided to make potpourri from 2 bouquet of flowers that I get from my graduation day. The bouquet contain of lily, lavender, daisy, rose and some flowers that I don't know the name. And also my monster teddy bear!! 

First of all I cabut the teddy bear from the bouquet.

Then, I just let the flower dry by itself in my room about 1 month.

So what you need for a DIY potpourri is a clear vase, I bought it from  Hinodae shop for only RM5.

Next, Carefully I unwrap all the wrapper, one by one so I can recycle it for another DIY project. 

Finally, I've so many colorful wrappers from the 2 bouquet of flowers. 

I pick and choose flowers yg okey boleh untuk potpourri , the flowers that infected with fungus, I just throw away. Tadaaa... My DIY potpourri, its full of lavender, rose and daisy.. Lily cannot be use because  it too dry and dah tak cantik. 

Just a simple steps to make DIY potpourri, so if I get another bouquet (harapan nak dapat) I can turn it into potpourri. 

Love, 

Yan Ismail

P/S: someone miss me, tanya bila I nak datang KL? Nanti I turun eh. :) 

 

 

Hijab fashion for beach holiday.

I love beach!!! 

I love swimming

I love snorkeling 

I love the sands

I love holiday at beach 

BUT.. How to wear proper hijab so that we can protect our aurat??

There are some hijab fashion tips that I prefer for beach holiday. 

1. Of course it must cover my aurat. 

2. Comfy, I don't like wearing jeans at the beach.

3. No layers please.. If cardigan I would accepted but too much layer sampai panas is not my style.

4. Loose fitting ... Only at the beach I tak suka pakai ketat :) 

5. Not too much accessories. 

Let me show you some of my pictures for beach holiday, I'm not a hijabista so don't expect me to wear like  Dian Pelangi!!

I'm wearing turban and scarf to cover my neck, cardigan and dress.

I'm wearing shawl, t-shirt, cardigan and printed Aladdin pants (yes I do swimming with this outfit, not a big deal because shirt kat dalam and Aladdin pants will not pull up so it can cover your body) 

I'm wearing shawl, long sleeve tops, and jeans ( please don't wear jeans, you will regret like me) 

I really adore Natasha Hudson's hijab fashion. She knows what to wear and of course the outfit must cover her aurat. 

Her swimsuit with the turban as accessories is super hijabista and trendy. 

I really love her turban, very chic and modern!!

Owh yes, I also love Dian Pelangi casual wears, she is very talented in designing the hijab fashion. 

The palazzo looks very comfy.

I love her tops.

I love her tops and long skirt.

Nice hat to wear at the beach.

Her new design "sailor" tops. 

So, to my dear muslim girls, it's not a problem to cover our aurat while you enjoy your holiday at beach. Try to choose comfy long sleeve tops and palazzo or long skirt. For swimwear try to choose maximum cover and you also can wear it with turban to look more trendy. 

Happy holiday.

Love,

Yan Ismail

P/S: the pics credit to Natasha Hudson and Dian Pelangi instagram. 

Nice Guy always in friend zone..

Good girl with the bad boy, meanwhile bitch always with the rich man!!!

Conclusion... Bitch always win..  

Perbezaan Lelaki Soleh dan Alim

Whoever knows me well will know what is my perception towards alim men?? It's different between lelaki alim and lelaki soleh.. Sangat berbeza.. Before I start my entry, I would like to apologize if my words will hurt all of you...  Pengalaman saya selama 25 tahun, pernah bersekolah agama selama 9 tahun, 2 tahun di sekolah sains dan 6 tahun di UiTM... Pengalaman yang sangat sikit tapi rasanya cukup untuk menjelaskan apa perbezaan lelaki Soleh dan Alim...because I pernah date with those alim men.. 

Perbezaan

1. Lelaki Alim suka menegur apa yang tidak disukaai oleh Allah, which is really good BUT dia pon sama kadang2 melanggar hukum Islam, for example: dating dengan girlfriend berduaan tanpa diteman pihak ketiga, padahal dia dah marah kawan2 dia dating .. However, lelaki soleh menegur dengan cara perbuatan, menunjukkan what is do's and don'ts...   

2. Lelaki Alim suka marah bertindak mengikut perasaan dengan menghentam orang sebab benda itu harammmm... (Pernah tengok cerita Aqashah berlakon yang semua haraammmm... Haraaammm) meanwhile, lelaki soleh akan menegur secara lembut sampai kita tak perasan pon yang dia menegur kita. 

3. Lelaki Alim sangat mudah untuk dikenali iaitu dia ni Ustaz cyber.. Always preach at social media or blogs etc, tapi bila suruh menyelesaikan masalah keruntuhan akhlak remaja terus menghentam, menjatuhkan hukuman kepada pesalah... Meanwhile lelaki soleh, dia tak akan menunjukkan kepandaian dia melainkan orang bertanya... Jika diminta masalah keruntuhan akhlak remaja dia akan menolong... Contoh dalam latest video Mat Lutfi "sebelah sayap" nice video to watch.

4. Lelaki Alim suka mengorat perempuan dengan memberikan tazkirah nak tunjuk dia pakar dalam agama.. Perempuan pon cair.. "Owh inilah lelaki yang aku boleh jadikan suami, imamku" ... I pernah kena macam ni, my ex dulu mengorat beri tazkirah berjela- jela sebab dia budak KiSAS, bila jalan2 pegang tangan kalau kita tak sambut tangan dia nanti merajuk... But i become curious why kat Shah Alam tak pegang tangan.. So I ask him.. Why tak pegang tangan kan.. Dia kata nanti ustazah KiSAS dia nampak.. I said to him "Tuhan you Ustazah you lah"..  Somehow I don't like dating with guys like this tunjuk tahu agama tapi tak laksanakan... I ada berkawan dengan some bad boys, bukan yang jenis jahat mencuri or melanggar undang2 ..dia ni macam nakal lah, but he never ambil kesempatan with me.. Never hold my hand, his really good and respect woman even dia ada sikit nakal la... So you can see... Please woman, jangan ditipu dengan rupa paras kealiman.

5. Lelaki Alim senang dapat.. lelaki soleh susah nak dapat or jumpa... Kita sebagai perempuan hanya berdoa dan yakin dengan Allah siapa jodoh kita... Again, Jangan ditipu paras rupa alim mereka yang penting perbuatan dan hati... 

6. Sampai sekarang saya tak faham apa yang lelaki alim nak tunjukkan.... Kahwin poligami dan sebagainya, memanglah jodoh tapi saya still tak faham... Nak bagi payung emas untuk isteri, tapi bagi saya dari awak bagi saya payung emas, baiklah saya cari suami mualaf yang memang nak masuk Islam dan Allah menjanjikan mahliga di syurga nanti Insya Allah. 

7. Lelaki Alim suka menjatuhkan hukuman terhadap seseorang ..contoh sila tengok gambar2 public figure... Ada yang comment dah ada jatuhkan hukuman neraka.. Kita siapa nak jatuhkan hukum?? Kalau awak dah jatukan hukuman maksudnya awak dah mendahulukan Tuhan.. Awak Tuhan ker nak jatuhkan hukuman??

Kepada wanita di sana yang mendambakan lelaki alim sebagai suami, sila tukar doa anda.. Doakan untuk mendapat lelaki soleh yg dapat guide kita dunia dan akhirat. Setiasa yakin dengan Allah itu yang penting. Again, jangan sesekali terpedaya dengan apa yang awak lihat dan dengar.. Sila lihat dengan perbuatan mereka seiring atau tidak.. Pernah dengar pepatah alim alim kucing??.. 

Love,

Yan Ismail

P/S: confirm ramai lelaki yang tak suka entry saya.. Kalau tak suka mungkin awak lelaki alim..

The Best Hair Salon for Muslimah

Finally, I've found the best hair salon for muslimah at JB which is El-Rahah salon... Thanks to my friend Sal for introduce me to the awesome hair salon. This salon is located at Taman Universiti, near to Jusco Tmn University and Al- Ikhsan sportswear. 

Kenapa salon ni tersangat best!!!

1. Only for woman!!! Kat pintu depan dah tulis "no men are allowed" so tak adalah istilah suami, ayah, abang, boyfriend konon2 nak tunggu potong rambut... Sorry yer... I love this rules, sebab sometimes bila kita pergi malay salon bila some woman tak reti bahasa konon cakap "eh, my husband nak masuk kejap la anak menangis" owner pon terus lah kesian kan.. Terus bagi..yang kita ni kat dalam tengah buat treatment terus menyumpah.."stupid, aku xpakai tudung lah"... Don't worry girls, El-Rahah will always protect your aurat. 

2. You will get consultancy first then the hair stylist will suggest whether you have to do treatment or what type of haircut is suitable according to your face. I love the consultancy so you know what your hair need. 

3. The price is average..tak murah and tak mahal sangat..for me hair cut and treatment plus membership card around RM70... 

4. Siapa nak ketenangan without any budak kecik jerit2 or menangis.. Please do come here... Siap ada tampal notice "please take care of you children because we do care our customer"... I do love kids but sometimes kena ada ketenangan especially at spa, salon ....

5. Ada surau so senang nak solat.

6. Very clean hair salon which is I like.

7. They using schwarzkopf product, from shampoo, hair color, treatment and etc.

8. The hair stylist is muslim woman so tak adalah risau aurat dengan non muslim kan. 

I rate 4.5/5 stars for El Rahah hair salon. If you are the type of person yg menjaga aurat El Rahah is for you. Nati dah pergi sana cakap recommend by Izyan Ismail eh, boleh I dapat discount.. Thanks loves

Love,

Yan Ismail

Resepi Kimchi paling senang

I'm quite surprised because entry Resepi Kimchi get hit more than 16K, 

ramai rupanya peminat tegar korean pop culture,

tapi resepi kimchi yg dulu macam tak cukup sedap ikut tekak aku,

so aku terjumpa resepi Kimchi paling mudah and halal from maangchi ..

rasa kimchi ikut resepi maangchi 99% lebih kurang sama dengan The Korean Street cafe at Subang Jaya.. 

Bahan-Bahan 

2 kobis panjang or napa cabbage (3.6kg)

garam secukup rasa untuk melumur pada kobis,

1 lobak putih, (tapi sumpah tak sedap, so jangan letak kalau tak pernah makan)

Bahan bubur,

1/2 cup sweet rice floor (aku guna tepung pulut) 

1/4 cup sugar

3 cup air

Bahan kimchi paste

3 tablespoon serbuk cili Babas ( ikut kepedasan)

1 cup sos ikan

2 large daun bawang,

Blender:

1 bawang besar

3 ulas bawang putih, 

1 inci halia, 

oyster kalau suka, tapi aku tak suka, so tak payah letak nanti rasa lain.

Cara membuatnya

Kobis selepas direndam 4 jam dengan garam

1. Basuh kobis sebersihnya.

2. lumur kobis dengan garam, pastikan rata, 

3. Biarkan 4 jam 

4. Basuh kobis dan bilas 3 kali,

4. toskan kobis and tekan bagi kobis jangan berair sangat.  

Bubur 

Kimchi paste.

Bubur untuk kimchi.

1. campurkan tepung pulut dengan air dan panaskan sampai keluar bubble.

2. masukkan gula dan kacau dalam 1 minit, tutup api biarkan sejuk.

Kimchi paste

3. blender bawang besar, bawang putih, halia

4. potong daun bawang saiz sederhana ikut korang,

3. dalam bekas yang lain masukkan semua bahan kimchi paste bawang besar, bawang putih, halia, sos ikan, serbuk cili, daun bawang

4. campurkan kimchi paste dengan bubur.

5. rasa kimchi paste kalau tak cukup pedas tambah cili, tak cukup masin tambah sos ikan. tapi pastikan jangan masin sangat sebab kobis dah masin,

Kimchi 

6. ambil kobis masukkan dalam bekas kimchi paste lumur kimchi paste dengan kobis panjang, pastikan rata.

7. tekan kimchi supaya air kobis keluar sebelum letak dalam Tupperware. 

8. masuk dalam fridge, tunggu 24 jam 

selamat mencuba,

anything sila tanya

Saranghaeo,

Yan Ismail

Love letter for you..

Dear Man,

1. What I need is a man not a boy who think he can.

2. I think I'm too much caring about you but you ignoring me.

3. Actually I know What you did But you think I don't know.. It's called women instincts. So you better honest, because I already know the truth when I ask you the question.

4. Women's heart is really fragile, when its broken it will become too strong to knock in.

5. Its just a simple love and caring.

6. I know when you just not into me but some how I just ignore it because I believe if I give a try you might consider it. How stupid I am.

7. Please don't come to me when I'm happy with my partner. 

8. I really hate of ignorance, please be honest because I can handle it.

9. Sometimes I feel I'm your second option, and its really hurt me.

I know sometimes you think I'm not serious, but I do hope one day you know how much you meant to me, and hopefully I will meet a man who appreciate me just the  way I am. 

Love is Blind, and the Blind is you

Yan Ismail

P/S: Please Don't keep me waiting because you know I will... Both of us know our relationship is really complicated because you make it so. 

Officially a Master Graduate!!

My runaway stage after 2 years hardwork.

Alhamdulillah, after 2 years full of hardwork, tears, sweat, fun, backstab, loves, crushes, joy, frienemy(friend+enemy)..officially I'm a Master graduate!!! Thanks Allah for the greatest gift.. I never imagine I will finish my master at the age of 25!!! Muda sangat ni.... Enjoy the pic of of my graduation day.. 

Happy BIG family.

My parent with their Double trouble.

Thanks to my family for the loves, never ending support, financial of course, my number 1 fans, my soul, my everything.. My parent is the only human on earth who understand me, they never judge me, they know how stubborn I am, they really know when I upset, when I'm happy and of course when I need money... Thanks for everything and for always support what I'm doing and also always proud of me as your daughter, I love all of you very much.. 

My loves bff tagaya and glamm mama adrin... (And also my awesome sis huda)

Not forget to my bff azaria tagaya, glamm mama adrin and my sayang huda, thanks for your support, life experience, time, space ( especially for adriana and family for their kindness giving us a space to do our assignment and treat me as a part of the family, thank you very much) ... Well said, we have face a lot of things, from backstabbers, 24 hours not sleep becuse of assignment, facing the frienemy of course, our awesome krabi patty trips, and all the joy, fun, tears working together as one team.. I never imagine,I've found someone special who loves me just the way I am during my journey as a master student.. I love all of you very much.. 

Its not too late, to have a dream and make it reality, we have so many talents that we not realise until we facing some challenge or problem.. I thought, I only get a scroll of master but I've gain something more precious which are life experiences and lovely friends.. Its make you stronger, you know what you want in your life, you become more careful, do not easily trust anybody and the most important is you have to believe that you can do it and be positive.

Never let anybody control your life because its your journey so you are the one who control your life.

XOXO

Yan Ismail

Bila nak kahwin??

Soalan yang paling popular untuk anak dara sepertiku .. Bila Nak Kahwin?? Kadang- kadang terlintas di fikiran aku menjawab pertanyaan makcik busy body dengan soalan yang sangat sensitif ..makcik ni bila nak pergi Haji?? Terasa kepedasan di situ, tapi aku bukan anak dara kurang ajar kebiadapannya.

Aku selalu memberitahu mamaku jangan tanya soalan Bila Nak kahwin kepada rakanku, terlalu sensitif, sama sensitif dengan soalan utk pasangan yg 10 tahun kahwin tapi belum ada rezeki mempunyai zuriat sendiri atau sudah berumur 50 tapi belum pergi haji lagi. 

Mungkin belum sampai jodoh kami untuk berkahwin, siapa yang tak nak kahwin..tapi bila menjawab belum sampai jodoh, ada saja kata- kata..tak berusaha macam mana nak dapat... Minta maaf aku bukan jenis perigi cari timba...aku bukan jenis perempuan yg mula melamar lelaki, itu bukan style aku.

Mungkin aku bersahabat dengan yg lebih berusia, dan aku melihat mereka tidak pernah kesunyian, enjoy with their life, ada sahaja aktiviti yg menarik... Melihat tiada masalah untuk enjoy tanpa pasangan membuatkanku rasa belum masanya untuk ada komitment atau serious terhadap sebuah perhubungan.

Munkin mama dan ayah tidak pernah bersuara atau risau bila aku mahu kahwin?? Sampaikan ayahku lupa yg umur anak daranya sudah 25 tahun, ayah selalu menanggapku masih bawah umur!!

Mungkin juga hatiku sudah terpaut dengan si dia, jadi susah untuk kuterima lelaki lain..walaupun hubungan kami tersangat complicated, tapi kerana cara si dia melayanku membuatkanku selalu membandingkan si dia dengan lelaki lain ( tidak dinyatakan nama disini sebab si dia stalker blogku) 

Terlampau banyak sangat kemungkinan kenapa jodohku agak lambat... Mungkin aku masih penganggur jadi aku belum kenal dunia ... 

Mungkin aku happy dengan duniaku sendiri, aku punya keluarga kecil yg sangat mencintaiku.. Aku punya kehidupan yg mungkin segelintir di luar sana mahu sepertiku, aku tiada masalah utk difikirkan, aku tidak sempurna tetapi aku ada cinta yg sempurna dari keluargaku ..itu yg lebih penting. 

Konklusinya tidak perlu risau bila aku mahu kahwin?? Kerana jodoh itu rahsia Allah... Aku tidak tahu apa kisahku seterusnya kerana itu semua rahsia Allah, mungkin bukan masanya untuk aku ada keluarga kerana Allah tahu aku belum bersedia untuk perhubungan yg lebih serious... 

Doakan aku

Izyan Ismail