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Simping for kim namjoon 24/7

[FÈRD @dauspozi]

Now you know!

[Saroarrr @sara_nikka]

Unrelated tapi its so cool to see people who are good at what they do or in their elements. Either mak cik pack nasi lemak laju, or abang yang cat jalan atau this girl mandikan gajah.

Like the world are made up of diversity and different expertise and no one has one same path.

[Local Confessions @ConfessionLocal]

Cookies premium vs Chef Selebriti.

[Norman Goh @imnormgoh]

[Reflections] Not getting into Universiti Malaya is not the end of the world. It has always been competitive, even back in 2006 when I completed my STPM.

This is a long post, please be patient with me.

I did not manage a perfect CGPA of 4.00, but I was satisfied with 3.42.
•General Paper (Pengajian Am): A
•Biology: B+
•Chemistry: B+
•Pure Mathematics: B

In SPM 2004, I scored 10As (7A1, 3A2). I applied for every major scholarship available at the time, yet received no reply. Why? Because I made mistakes in my applications and did not optimise my chances. Information was limited then, and I simply did not know better.

I was offered places at UNITEN and MMU for engineering, but I declined. My parents could not afford to support another child studying in West Malaysia while my brother was already in UPM. Form 6 and STPM became my only path, since I was not offered matriculation or foundation programmes.

At that time, I felt deeply disappointed. But looking back now, it was a valuable lesson.

After STPM, I applied more carefully, determined not to repeat the mistakes I made after SPM. With my CGPA, I had more choices and kept an open mind. Out of eight programme options, I was offered my preferred choice: Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). Coincidentally, it was in my hometown, at the same university and programme where my mother worked as a clinical instructor. Sometimes, God arranges things in ways we cannot immediately understand.

I began my studies with a PTPTN loan, but later managed to secure a JPA scholarship after working hard to make the Dean’s List. That support carried me through all four years at UNIMAS, and it was truly a blessing.

I knew then that entering prestigious universities such as Universiti Sains Malaysia or Universiti Malaya as an undergraduate was unlikely. These institutions were highly competitive, as they still are today. Yet the journey I took brought me to where I am now. Since graduating from UNIMAS in 2011, I have no regrets. The experiences, challenges, and people I met shaped me into who I am today.

In Malay, we call this rezeki, or blessings from above. When one door closes, another will open, provided we are willing to create new paths and step forward ourselves.

There is a Malay proverb that stays with me:
“Ukur baju pada badan sendiri, hendak seribu daya, tak hendak seribu dalih.”
Knowing your own limits, being humble, and persevering with effort are all important. Life is not always fair and there will be discrimination and setbacks, but that should not stop us from seeking other options or creating our own opportunities.

In October 2021, I finally entered Universiti Malaya to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy, the university I had dreamed of since my undergraduate days. I graduated in 2022 while still working at the EU, 11 years after my bachelor’s in 2011.

Now, as I prepare for my next chapter, I remind myself of a phrase I learned from my Muslim friends: “Wallahu A’lam” — God knows best. But faith alone is not enough. We must put in effort, remain open to opportunities, and keep moving forward.

Looking back, every rejection, every closed door, and every disappointment turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Life is not about where you begin, but about the resilience and choices that carry you forward.

[🍉 @Nahbos17]

i'm not healed. Don't think i'll ever be.

[Afshan ✨ @Aferaza]

for someone who has isolation as their coping mechanism, i hope you find a lover who understands your silence. life’s already hard, be with someone who makes living easier.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Is this true
https://t.co/dBZsT04ihJ

[The Woke Salaryman @wokesalaryman]

Is filial piety ever enough?

DISCLAIMER: DO NOT PROCEED IF YOU DON'T LIKE ORGANIC CONTENT THAT GIVES YOU NEW PERSPECTIVES.

[🌻 @nnnysff]

Up until 4pm just now, my employee told me it was hard for her family to recognize which one is her sister, sebab muka hancur. Her sister was sitting at the left window aisle. And ada few yg wearing the same color shirts and pants Dasyat impak bas tu jatuh. Allahu.

[Fascinating @fasc1nate]

How a river changes.

[Shabina @ketengahketepi]

Me : suka belanja orang

also me : tak suka orang yang meminta utk dibelanja

[🍉 @Nahbos17]

Funny how all these exactly describes my mom.

[Among East @EastMister0822]

"Takda sorang di atas, takda sorang di bawah", this is wrong.

unfortunately husb and wife tak "equal" dalam rumahtangga, husb lebih tinggi hirarkinya dari wanita. this is a fact.

dalilnya? ada 2, rujuk screenshot.

[Gladiators zone @Gladiatorszonee]

"When a society loses its moral compass, it collapses from within." – G.K. Chesterton

A Thread Exposing the Decline of the West🧵

1. The Celebration of Obesity

[not pel @pelisahh]

THIS FR everytime i see someone ask a curvy/plus size person "macam mana nak confident macam u?" i feel so..... icky. that feels so backhanded. thank u so much to the person that replies for putting the words inside my brain into writing

[MatrixMysteries @MatrixMysteries]

The "Body Positivity" Deception

The rise of "body positivity" has twisted the concept of self-acceptance into glorifying unhealthy lifestyles. Obesity, once recognized as a serious health risk, is now celebrated as an alternative version of health, all under the guise of promoting self-love.

This dangerous narrative not only normalizes life-threatening conditions but discourages individuals from taking responsibility for their health, ultimately benefiting industries that profit from illness, such as Big Pharma and the processed food sector.

[🍉 @Nahbos17]

Having doubts

[🍉 @Nahbos17]

I'm alone and doing OKAY btw. Not that anyone asked 🙂

[Tatty H. @tattyhassan]

Me bila orang tak bagi signal:

[Silent Strength @SilentStrengtth]

Jim Carrey once said

"Solitude is dangerous. It’s very addictive. It becomes a habit after you realise how peaceful and calm it is. It’s like you don’t want to deal with people anymore because they drain your energy.”

9 Things TO learn from

JIM CARREY - THE PHILOSOPHER