There Is Always A First Time

There is always a first time.

When I received my RHB credit card statement somewhere towards the end of August, there was a voucher which read RHB PRIVILEGES AT ZALORA offering me RM40 off with minimum spend of RM75.
The figure RM40 was really tempting. Minimum spend of RM75 was no less enticing. I browsed Zalora's website.Could not decide what to buy.Too many things! Handbags. Dresses. Shoes.
On 30th August I spent some time at the website again. Would there be something suitable for me? I was skeptical. Then I saw a nice decent top. RM79!! Good bargain. But there was ONE problem. I HAVE NEVER BOUGHT ANY DRESS ONLINE .The truth is that it is never easy to find the right size.
I scrolled on the size chart. I thought L would be fine but it was not available. M would be too tight. Hmm...So I chose XL. Once I completed the transaction I called Zalora to inform that I have changed my email address. A lady named Asmah answered my queries and she promised to help me trash out the problem. One polite lady I must say.
 I made a personal record. Buying a dress online for the first time and that was at Zalora. I love the idea of COD.

Earlier today I received my order. I like the green Aqeela top though a bit loose. Using my very limited sewing skill I did a bit of alteration . Well, it looked fine to me! After all I paid for it with the RM40 voucher which made it cheaper. So a bit of alteration is acceptable.
Now I keep on looking at the 10% discount voucher for my next purchase. Zalora is so good at tempting my senses.
The is always a first time for everything and that includes buying a dress from Zalora.

Not just any picture

A picture that depicts a thousand untold stories.

Dalam titis hujan pagi

Dlm titis hujan pagi
Di tepi jalanraya dekat lampu isyarat
Seorang lelaki berhenti
Motosikal usang yg enggan bergerak
Dan anak kecilnya sekitar usia tujuh
Menggalas beg sekolah lusuh
Menunggu penuh harap
Untuk sampai ke destinasi
Pada waktu dijanji

Seorang aku
Tiba-tiba merasa
Kabur pandangan
Di sebalik jendela kereta
Teringat akan seorang lelaki
Yg mengayuh basikal tuanya
Menghantar aku ke sekolah
Tak pernah hirau rupa cuaca

Dan hari ini
Aku ke sekolah
Untuk menitip ilmu
Kerana dia.

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Sudu perak dulang emas

Kalau kau lahir dengan sudu perak
Dan makan di dulang emas
Kau tak akan pernah faham makna susah
Melainkan apa yang tertera di dalam kamus.
Jadi
Berhentilah menyindir mempersenda
Orang lain yang tidak pernah kenal makna senang.
Bagi yang berada
Bagi yang tiada
Harga yang sama
Punya nilai yang berbeza.

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Di sebalik kaca

Dari sebalik kaca jendela kereta
Menatap titis air dari langit 
Menghitung kenderaan yang terhenti
Perbandingan untuk peringatan
Hidup ini perjalanan penuh duga
Kadang langkah tersekat
Ada ranjau bisa merintang denai
Kadang tersesat arah
Kabus duka mengaburi mata hati
Seketika tenggelam dalam sendu hiba
Tapi
Mentari tetap juga hadir
Mungkin seketika dilindung mega
Namun tetap ada
Meminjam sinar
Menerangi kelam.
~Fazilah Dahman~
Sudah pernah meredah hujan ribut
Sudah pernah jatuh atas kerikil tajam
Tapi tetap bangkit
Berdiri mendepani segala
Ketabahan tak pernah terhakis
Kerana DIA sentiasa ada.