30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #30 WHAT THE BEST ADVICE YOU'VE EVER GET FOR LIFE?

YOUR SKY, YOUR LIMIT 

There are so many advices given to me directly or indirectly that really inspire me to do good things but this one specifically, came from a guy who didn't even know I'm exist, from a public figure I look up to named Tom Hiddleston.

This sentence with only four words somehow really opened up my minds and heart to do more, to step out from my comfort zone, to try something new I never thought before, to never stop believing and chasing my dreams. 

I always be a person who trying so hard to get what I want but ever since I heard this advice, I think more about what I want in my life - what I really want. I feel selfish for my future, I feel those responsibilities to achieve my dreams. 

None ever has a limit for something they want. Those limits only on your head. If you believe in yourself, in your sky, you can have no limit. You can have whatever you want. 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #29 WHAT MOVIE YOU RECENTLY WATCHED? | THE LEGEND OF TARZAN SPOILER FREE REVIEW

THE LEGEND OF TARZAN!!!!!

I love it so much! I love everything about this movie. It brings so many memories from my childhood. My inner little girl - also fangirl - was so on point throughout the movie.

The movie is directed by David Yates - yep, that person who gave you an amazing final of Harry Potter. We can see his best work in this reboot. The flawless camera angles, CGI, and plot from one to another. Soft and detailed storyline but yet, leaving us something to remember. 

This movie is not your typical Tarzan and Jane movie because it takes time 10 years after Tarzan moved to London, England with his beloved wife, Jane. Now, the ghost on the trees, the man who raised in the jungle, the guy who understood animals, was known as John Clayton. 

Alexander Skarsgard is the only guy who can played Tarzan in this modern era. He portrayed Tarzan perfectly: his gaze, his voice, his behaviour, his well building body - damn those abs! are so on point! I can't even remember when was the last time I adore someone who swinging from one tree to another shirtless. Nope. 

Alex's Tarzan is gentle, kinder, and more human version and we positively agree. Like mama always said, 'find a guy who can be gentle and wild at the same time' and here he is everybody! I like how intelligence and kind John Clayton is, how he grew up and tried so hard to be a human when he was raised to be an animal. How he accepted and respected his legacy to be the one and only heir. But when he's in the jungle, we saw both. Yes. We saw John Clayton and Tarzan in one and that's fantastic! 

"a normal man can do something impossible for someone he loves. my husband is no normal man." - Jane Clayton.

Our girl crush, Jane played by Margot Robbie is not bad herself. She's so luminous and so Jane. We remember Jane's bravery and faith and I saw it on Margot's Jane. The combination of lady-like and girl from the jungle. She gave us another lesson to know when you have to be strong and brave. I think she should be little girl's role model. She's smart, has a big heart and brave. She has John/Tarzan, who can do everything for her, but yet she doesn't dependence on him because she can protects herself. With what? her amazing bravery. 

Their endless love story is something that really enjoyable and give you all the feelings. They love each other like none. They trust each other more than someone can trust anyone. Ladies, if this love story doesn't give you tears and faith of true love, I don't know what it is.

Needless to say, this movie is an amazing, breathtaking one. Have to say this is the best Tarzan movie I've ever watched. 

Thanks for reading! Xx

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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #28 WHICH SONGS MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE FALLING IN LOVE?

A LOT!

I posted my falling in love playlist a while ago but recently, I'm so into these songs that make me feel like I'm in love - or maybe I am. Who knows ? ;)

1. I Was Made For Loving You - Tori Kelly feat. Ed Sheeran 
2. Ice Cream - William Fitzsimmons 
3. Into You - Ariana Grande 
4. Lay Me Down - Sam Smith feat. John Legend 
5. Love love love - Of Monsters and Men 
6. Mess Is Mine - Ed Sheeran 
7. Somewhere Only We Know - Lily Allen 
8. Stubborn Love - The Lumineers 
9. The One - Kodaline 
10. Treat You Better - Shawn Mendes 

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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #27 WHICH AUTHOR WOULD YOU LIKE TO HANG OUT WITH FOR A DAY AND WHY?

It's J.K Rowling of course! I'd love to live inside her head to explore more about Harry Potter world if I could! 

I'm a big fan of Harry Potter and if I have a chance to hang out with my most favourite author in the whole world, I'd be very happy. I'd be the happiest person on earth because I could talk to her, I could ask her more about Harry Potter, I can even ask her about writing tips and stuff like that. 

Darn it, this question kills me! 

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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #26 WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ABOUT LYING, CHEATING AND BETRAYING?

I hate them. I hate being lied, cheated on, and of course betrayed. I hate it because I promise to myself I would never do that to people. But sadly, I've been there. I've been experienced how it felt like to be the victim on those - yes, three of them. 

When people lie one time, and they're 'safe' then they lie again, it becomes addicted. Lying is contagious. While cheating and betraying are acts which are related to one another. When you cheat on someone, you betray them, you betray their trust and respect.

Trust and respect are built. You have to earn, work hard it to get someone's trust and respect. Once you break it, there's no turning back. It stays broken forever. Nothing can heal it. What I learned for years, trust doesn't have refill and once it gone, you won't get it back. Even if you do, it won't be the same.



Thanks for reading! Xx. 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #25 WHAT TIPS YOU WILL GIVE TO FRESHMEN IN COLLEGE?

Congratulations for all freshmen and welcome to college life! 

I think the best advices I've ever got and the one that I'd love to share with all newly college students out there. Here we go! 

1. Be yourself. You will meet new friends and that will be so many! You will be surprise how many people you will meed in a day. Whatever it is, do not ever be somebody you're not. Always stay true to yourself, be you is the best you can always do. 
2. Have a wide perspective - be open minded. You don’t know the kind of home life your fellow newly students are leaving behind or the environment they grew up in or what experiences they’ve been through. Be friendly and nice. It costs 0 to be a nice person. 
3. Be involve. Go to welcome events, orientations, involvement fair, or whatever event your campus have. This one is something I regret a bit because I didn't involve much when I was in freshmen. I think it will be very fun to be really involve with college activity. 
4. Always go to class. Your college life is not about hanging out with your new cool friends, right? It's all about to get educated and have degree behind your name. 
5. Buy the books. This is important. Some people said it's okay to borrow from your seniors or from the library. But for me personally, have your own book is more comfortable and also will be very useful in the future. You never know what might happens in the future, you might take parallel classes to certain subjects or you'll need it for your undergraduate thesis. Note: buy your books after you attend those classes. Lecturers will give your references what books you should have. 
6. Work hard but know GPA is not everything. This is probably the most important from above all. You have to understand and learn to balance when and why you have to study hard and of course, have time to chill and hang out with your friends. Your work hard will mostly always pays off in the end but remember, GPA is not the dead end answer. Work as hard as you can and do your absolute best, but know that that may mean a C or a B or an A-. That's totally fine and you are not alone. Every one has their down times. That's normal. That's life. 
7. Ask for help. If you're struggling in certain classes or subjects, you're welcome to ask your lecturers or their assistants to ask out of class. They will be happy to help you. It shows that you're trying your best in their classes. You'll have 2 bonuses, first you'll understand. Second, your lecturers most likely will remember the ones who work hard. 
8. Always take notes in every class. You can't remember everything and that's why notes and pen are invented! So stop being lazy and write. You have that fancy binder so why leave it blanks? You will be so thankful if you always take note, in the end when you're about to have final exams, you don't have to read from the whole book, take a look at your notes will do the job! 
9. Always make time for yourself. Either it is going to your favourite coffee shop or watching movies or maybe shopping or stay at home, getting your pamper routine done. Whatever makes you happy and relax. You deserve it!
10. Last but not least, enjoy it. You'll have less stress, less drama in life if you stop overthinking about everything and learn how to enjoy every little thing. Be grateful and be happy. 

Good luck! Xx

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #24 IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY TATTOO, WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE?

I'd love to have a small heart shape in between my fingers or behind my ear, I think that would be cute! But also would love to have ravens tattoo, the one like Tris, darn it that's really a cool tattoo for a girl. Basically simple, small and cute ones like on my foot, on my wrist, or behind my neck. I think it's appropriate and subtle for girls :) 

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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #23 AS A MUSLIM, WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON LGBT HAS BEEN LEGAL?

I was not sure how to answer this question honestly. I don't want this post, or either my blog becomes controversial. I don't want to lead any haters come to my life but then, why should I think like that? I'm speaking on behalf none, I write on my own blog, under my platform and I just want to share my opinion, that's all. 

I won't harm anyone. I won't harm any beliefs. I am here talking as a person, as a human being. 

To answer this question, one sentence: I don't care. 

I don't care because for me personally, apart from what my religion is, apart where I live, someone should not defines by their sexuality or their religion. So what if I'm muslim? So what if my best friend is Christian? So what if I'm straight and other people are gay or lesbian? 

I'm a big believer of ' YOU DO YOU' so for me it doesn't matter what your belief is or what your sexuality is. I don't support any religion, I don't support any sexuality, I support human right. I support acceptance. 

My best friend is mualaf. I support and respect his decision. Not because he's a muslim now, but because he knows what he wants in his life. He knows who he is. That's his right to choose his path.

It doesn't matter who you were, what matter is who are you now and who you want to be. 

I don't have any friend who's LGBT, yet, I don't know maybe someday I will meet one but I will still keeping my words, for me it doesn't matter. I'll be friends with anyone as long as they're good to me. I don't see their genders, sexualities, beliefs, or anything. I love making friends, I respect and support my friends. 

I respect human rights. I respect your decisions. I respect your perspectives. 

Thanks for reading! Xx. 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #22 WHO ARE YOUR TOP 5 BEAUTY GURUS ON YOUTUBE?

God this is the hard one to answer because there are so many great beauty gurus out there! Well, if I have to choose five out of them, here they are... 

JACLYN HILL 

Her videos are amazing! From the most basic makeup look to the most dramatic one, or any makeup tips and hacks, skin care recommendation, long short story she is an amazing one! I love how she always so open and honest to her viewers and how relatable she is, take for the note she always makes me laugh because she's darn so hilarious! She's basically my most favourite beauty guru!

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #21 WHY DON'T YOU MAKE YOUTUBE CHANNEL?

real question: 

as i read from your blog and tumblr, you're a very kind, sweet and friendly person. you seem a talkative one too! ever think about making youtube channel? i think you have personality for that!

I got this question quite often actually, but never understand why. Honestly, I never thought about making a youtube channel publicly - I mean I have an account but never post anything except liking videos from people I followed.

For now, I enjoy blogging and sharing a bit on my snapchat. Making youtube videos such a big deal I think. I also not confident enough for making contents. I'm not good enough on editing and adjust camera and lighting and stuff like that. It also seems taking more time than blogging and to be honest, I'm kinda in between busy and not busy. lol. Right now, I'm focusing on making good content for my blog and also preparing my graduate school. I'm not gonna say I won't making youtube videos, that's possible but right now, I haven't thought about it.


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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #20 WHAT'S YOUR THEORY ABOUT PRETTY LITTLE LIARS SEASON 7?

Not really a theory because the season just started but here's what I think about the first episode of season 7: 

WHAT makes us believe that Rollins is just Rollins not anyone else? Because guys, that Hanna mask pretty darn scary! Could be someone’s else like… Wren?

WHERE was this A.D locked Hanna? is it barn? is it the dollhouse all over again? or is it somewhere in Rosewood secret place? 

WHEN Hanna was dreaming - or she thought she was, I think it was her subconscious. She thought about how to get out from there but thought about “What will Spencer does?” because Spencer is the smartest and Hanna trusts her so much when it comes to problem solving. 

WHO is that British/Aussie guy? (every time I heard PLL people said British, all I can think is WREN) 

WHY Caleb and Toby are look sketchy? Like there’s something fishy about them 

HOW odd was it because we never saw Charlotte’s dead body?

Thanks for reading! Xx. 

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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #19 WHICH ONE DO YOU PREFER MARVEL OR DC?

WHAT?! This is not fair! This is like I have to choose my children!

Both. I choose both. Basically I love watching superheroes movies so as long as those movies are my cup of tea, I honestly don't really care is it DC or Marvel or anything else.

What I like about Marvel, they are so secretive and creative about their characters development. They created their heroes flawed and their villains heroic and so intelligence (for example, Loki). Their movies are so fresh, not too serious, but also give us 'dat feelings', smart humours, and seriously, good looking villains. What is wrong with Marvel? I'm so caught up by how good looking, vulnerable, and charming Loki is (or Tom Hiddleston, or both!) and even question my humanity because I just... okay with him murdered people. Please don't say I'm alone in this dilemma! 

DC is more mature and more serious. They also take time (like two or three years production) to make one movie because their movies are incredibly perfect. Not much CGI but even if there was, darn it was so flawless. Storyline usually always neat and complicated (except for BvS, that Martha thing really annoyed me!). They don't have much humour but it's fine because their content is not really match with humour, I think. 

Honestly, I can't explain. Seriously that's really bad answer. I can't decide and also can't describe how much I like them both. This is cruel question. lol


Thanks for reading! Xx.

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #18 DO YOU PLAY ANY MUSIC INSTRUMENT? IF SO, WHAT IS IT AND HOW WELL ARE YOU PLAYING?

I learned piano when I was 4th grader but then I stopped. Now, as I have more spare time before starting my graduate school, I picked up where I left off. Not good, obviously haha. Still in the beginner's level. I learn by myself, not taking any class or hired any music teacher. I still playing with my right hand only. God, that's embarrassing! 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #17 WHO ARE FIVE CELEBRITIES YOU ALWAYS LOOK UP TO FOR MAKEUP LOOK?

EMMA WATSON

Emma's soft makeup look 

Emma's bold makeup look

LILY COLLINS

Lily's soft makeup look

Lily's bold makeup look 

EMMA STONE

Emma's soft makeup look

Emma's bold makeup look

BLAKE LIVELY

Blake's soft makeup look

Blake's bold makeup look

KENNALL JENNER

Kendall's soft makeup look

Kendall's bold makeup look

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30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #16 DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVOURITE MUSIC ALBUM THAT CAME OUT THIS YEAR?

this is sooooooo easy to answer! It is WRONG CROWD by Tom Odell. God, this album must be came down from heaven. If this album doesn't spice up your life, I don't know what it is. 

Tom Odell is a singer who defying the mainstreams in order to be himself. His music is something you'll find so rare, so unique, with so poetic and deep lyrics. This wasn't your regular indie pop album, but of course something you don't want to miss! I highly recommend this album for literally everyone. Do you like pop music? You'll love it. Rock? Yes of course! Indie Pop? Sure!! Alternative? Darn it yeah! Country? Why the hell not?! 

I feel like 2016 is Tom Odell's year because of this amazing album. Darn it, I love this album too much!! 

Thanks for reading! Xx. 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #15 HOW DO YOU KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS?

real questions: 

hi vera! i'm going to be a college student this year and i found myself worried about my relationship with all of my friends. i love all of them and we have a good friendship but i know when we're in college, some of our friends are going to be growing apart and we're not going to be the same person anymore. i don't want it to happen but at the same time, i knew it is what it is. so how do you keep in touch with your other friends? are you growing apart with them or nothing change? thanks xx. 

Well, honestly this was one of many things I was worry about back when I graduated from high school. I have so many friends and I love hanging out with them. It felt weird to be apart from them  at first, but at the same time it was so exciting to meet so many new friends with so many different cultures. I love making friends so maybe that was why I was so excited. 

How to keep in touch? You don't have to worry much about this. The transition from high school to college is real. It is there and you'll realise it in second you step into college life. You will meet so many new friends, you're going to have so many new activities and believe me, you will enjoy it. There are so many people who just click with you the second you guys talk, but sometimes it takes time to click with those people. It is what it is, right? Your best friends are going to experience the same thing with you. You will need time to adapt on your new life, new environment, new friends so do your best friends. 

Some people will take time for their new life. They need time to adapt. In this case, they tend to slightly staying away from their old friends but you have to remember, it doesn't mean they forget you. They just need more time to be involved in their new environment. 

But, of course, let's be real, some people are just full of shit. They said they wouldn't change but they did. You don't have to be surprised. Actually, they're not changed, their masks are just fell off. I believe you already know which one are those people. It actually easy to guess. Those who are so easily change their minds are the ones. 

For me personally, friendship is not about how long you've been together but how good you've been together. In high school, sometimes we're so blind with how cool, how great it is to have squad. The older you get, the more you realise some people are really good for you, they encourage you to do things you never thought about, but some people are just toxic. 

Remember, real friends are growing up together, not growing apart. 

My way to stay in touch with my best friends are by using my phone. That's the easiest way. I text them, I call them, even we're doing video call or group call. This way, you'll also notice which one of your friends who needs time to adapt, who slightly stay away, or even, who surprisingly no longer care about your friendship. Those who cares as much as you do will make time for you no matter how busy they are, no matter how many new friends they've made. 

When text or phone call has been made, it usually leads to meet up. This is so important for me. You'll see who can keep their promise and who always cancel the plan for another plan. It hurts at first, but we have to own a wide perspective for everything. Maybe those friends who no longer friendly are not the right people for your life. Those who don't bother to make time for you don't deserve your time either. Karma is a bitch. 

Don't let negativities consume you, you better to focus on positivities you have and enjoy your life. College is fun and you'll enjoy it! 

Thanks for reading and good luck! Xx. 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #14 HOW DO YOU BALANCE YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE IN RAMADAN?

I still working out although I'm fasting. It didn't change. What I did change was my workout routine. If usually I do cardio, or zumba, or HIIT workout, now in Ramadan, I don't. It takes energy and I'm afraid it will affect to my health especially my heart. While I'm fasting, my heart rate is getting slower, I feel a little bit dizzy and lack of energy. I don't know if fasting caused my slower heart rate. But I feel it. 

So, my workout is very simple in Ramadan. I do 25 push-ups, 25 sit-ups, 30 squats, 20 for each dumbbell workouts (bicep curl, upright row, triceps kickback, and overhead shoulder press) and last, plank for at least 30 seconds.

I think fasting shouldn't be the excuse of not working out. Even this is necessary to balance our health and to keep in track for what we've been doing lately. Just go for something you comfortable, sometimes certain workout doesn't work for anyone. It's all about finding the best workout for you. 

Thanks for reading! Xx.

disclaimer: I'm workout because I have hormone imbalance and cardiomyopathy, being skinny is not my reason. I'm not skinny, I'm curvy - chubby even but I'm happy. I'm working out for my health's sake. 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #13 IF YOU ONLY COULD HAVE 3 BEAUTY PRODUCTS, WHAT WERE THOSE & WHY?

This is so hard! But if I have to choose...

Well... first, Clinique Moisture Surge moisturiser because I have sensitive and dry skin. This is my holy grail moisturiser so I'd do anything to have this product!

Second, Benefit They're Real! mascara because this is so far the best mascara I've ever tried. It gives my lashes length and volume. No need fake lashes whatsoever!

And the last thing... Revlon Superlustrous Lipstick in 131 Ginger Rose. This is my most favourite Revlon lipstick ever. It goes with every eye makeup, perfect for day to night look and also very moisturising.




Thanks for reading! Xx. 

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #12 WHAT'S YOUR OPINION ON NEGATIVITIES ON INTERNET?

I cut off the question on the title because it's quite long. Here's the real question: 

Now there's so many hate on internet either it is for celebrities or other public figures, those haters appear on youtube comment section, or instagram or even directly tweet to people they hate. What do you think about this situation? Do you ever do one of those? Or do you ever get hate over internet? 

First, I would never send something hateful to someone either in real life or on the internet. Second, I never understand why do people take their time out of their lives just to make other people feel bad about themselves? It doesn't make any sense to me. That's really disgusting to be honest. 

I think those haters are just insecure people. They don't have any difference with bullies. What they do is actually cyber-bullying and that's bad. Every kind of bullying is very bad. If you don't like something or someone for some reasons, you don't have to post it on internet. For example, if you hate a person named X, then don't follow his instagram, or twitter, or his youtube channel. Simple right? 

Always remember that those celebrities or other internet personalities are humans too. They might see those terrible hateful comments. Let's turn the table and imagine to live your life with negativities in daily basis? Isn't it miserable?

You can always have opinion on everything, for everyone, that's normal. You can be disagree to something, that's also normal. But you don't have to judge rudely. You can say those disagreements nicely and kindly. You can criticise as long as it is right and helpful. 

Thanks for reading! Xx.

30 DAYS QUESTIONS: #11 HOW TO GET THROUGH BAD DAYS?

Whenever I have bad day, I like to take a deep breath first. I learn how to deep breathing which is very simple and easy to do: 4 counts of inhale - 7 counts hold - 8 counts of exhale. This is important for me because whenever I have bad day and my anxiety starts coming, I need to breathe. 

Next, I like to sit or lay down if possible, while listening to calming and relaxing songs. This also helps me to think clearer and make me more relax and calm. 

I eat chocolate. It has lots of benefit, one of them is to reduce your stress and trigger relaxation because it increase your dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins, the neurotransmitter quartet that responsible for our happy feeling. 

Again, if this is possible, I'll go for a walk. Either go to my favourite coffee shop to get my favourite chai latte (I don't drink coffee), or get my favourite food. At this point, if I can, I will observe and analyse the problem start with the question: what's wrong? - there, you can go to how to take care of it. But remember, you don't always have to decide immediately. Some things better to think more and more. 

Last, try to have a wide perspective. Not everything is going as planned. Nobody is perfect. No one has control of life. You can't always control your plans, you can't control how people act to you, you don't always have to responsible for every situation. Sometimes, it is what is it and it isn't your fault. Don't blame yourself for something you can't control. Don't push yourself when you already know your limit. Don't expect too much because it can leads to disappointment. 

note: I posted how to de-stress while ago, you might enjoy it as well. 

Thanks for reading! Xx.