A letter to my 15 years old self

10 years later, you won't even think about that boy who break your heart

In 10 years you will forget all those bigot bully

You will be comfortable in you own skin and love all the features you used to hate. You'll shine.

Don't try too hard to be somebody else, you is enough.

You'll start doing the things you love.

It's not easy, even after 10 years but you'll get through it.

It would be full of ups and down but I hope it worth the struggle.

You will stop using everything that say whitening, fair and lovely.

Because you'll love your tanned skin so much.

You'll  have a different perspective on marriages and kids but that's okay.

And you gradually will no longer care on what people might say, because who cares?

Travel abroad and spread your wings, you'll go places and meet many new people.

You'll even dye your hair green, because why not?

You cry, you fall and stumble but like air, you'll rise.




So dear,

Keep on swimming...

On Arguments Over My Facebook Posts

Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/492370171737807476/

I don't live to impress but to express myself. My Facebook page is a platform for me to do so. Due to that, every article, statement, or picture that I share is according to my opinions and preferences. Especially, the articles.

If any of my fellow Facebook friends, family, or acquaintance feel offended, disagree, or to the extreme, hate, the posts or articles that I share on Facebook. I suggest you to confront the publisher, writer, or researcher of those articles. Because I have zero responsibility for your own subjective opinion. I share those articles because:
a. I like the articles,
b. The research interests me,
c. The article has some beautiful values that I want to share with my fellow Facebook friends,
d. For the freedom of speech and sharing information.

And, if you for some reasons that I could not fathom, hate it. You shouldn't be allowed to:
a. Hate me for those articles,
b. Feel ashamed of me, because I shared those particular articles (FYI, it's my very own Facebook page),
c. Offended me for those particular articles.

But if the particular articles tickle your curiosity, you may:
a. Ask me any objective question and a fair discussion privately or,
b. Give a comment to discuss this matter openly, but still have to maintain an open mind and not to offend logic,
c. Stay objective.

But before you hate something and do one of those things I mentioned above, please try to read and comprehend the articles. Do not hate you don't understand.

Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Have a nice day


Sincerely,
Prettypal Dhillon

Mistakes

Mistakes is the sign that you're alive, the sign that you are actually doing something in life. Sign that you learn something.

Blaming or shaming people for it is not the right thing to do. Otherwise, we should cherish it and encourage people to learn new things from that mistakes.

A wise man is the one who already made so much mistakes and not afraid to make more of it, in order to learn from it.

When you are young and foolish, the you become old and wise.

Being wise doesn't showed from your words only, it should be seen through action. You may have said all the right things in the world but if you don't do it in action, people are not gonna buy it. The question is, can you practice you preach?


still mad with my dad,
Pretty :'(





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Home Made Bronzer

Belum lama ini saya menonton sebuat talk show kesehatan di tv berlangganan, The Doctors. Pembahasannya adalah mengenai membuat kosmetik sendiri di rumah. Bahan-bahan yang digunakan pun sangat sederhana, semua yang dapat kita temukan di dapur ataupun toko terdekat.

Recently, I have just watched a heath talk show on my cable tv, The Doctors. They're talking about making your own make up at home. The ingredients needed is also very simple, everything you could found in your kitchen or the nearest local store.

Ada beberapa kosmetik yang cara membuatnya sempat saya catat. Salah satu DIY yang sudah saya coba ulang di dapur saya adalah bronzer. Ya, bronzer salah satu jenis perias wajah yang sangat membantu kita para wanita untuk membentuk tulang pipi. Senjata andalan cewek chubby, berikut bahan dan cara membuatnya, selamat mencoba!

There're several cosmetics, which the ingredients and steps I could noted. On of this DIY that I already tried on my kitchen is bronzer. Yes, bronzer one kind of blusher that helps us, women, shaping the cheek bones. The ultimate weapon for every chubby girl, so here is the the ingredients and steps, have a try!

Bahan (Ingredients):

- coklat bubuk (chocolate powder)

- kayu manis bubuk (grounded cinnamon)
- wadah kosong (empty container)

Cara:
- Siapkan wadah kosong untuk menyimpan bronzer.
  Prepare an empty container for the bronzer.
  

- Campur rata coklat bubuk dan kayu manis bubuk di dalam wadah tersebut.
  Mix well chocolate powder and grounded cinnamon. 

- Tidak ada patokan khusus mengenai perbandingan coklat dan kayu manis, jika menginginkan warna   yang agak terang maka gunakan lebih banyak kayu manis bubuk.
  There's not exact comparison for the chocolate and cinnamon, if you want a lighter shades then you   can put a lot more cinnamon.

- Sebaliknya jila ingin warna yang lebih gelap, gunakan lebih banyak coklat bubuk.
  Otherwise, if you want a darker shades, use a lot more chocolate.

- Voila, bronzer buatan rumah pun siap digunakan.
  Voila, home made bronzer is ready to use.


Keuntungan dari bronzer buatan rumah ini salah satunya adalah bebas bahan kimia. Anda tidak perlu takut pada zat kimia yang seringkali merusak kulit. Selain itu, bronzer ini juga harum, perpaduan aroma coklat dan kayu manis senantiasa menempel di kulit wajah Anda.

One of the advantage of this home-made bronzer that it is free of any chemicals. You don't have to be afraid of the chemicals that too often harming the skin. In spite, this will give such a nice fragrant, from the fusion of chocolate and cinnamon on your skin. 




trying to contouring cheek bones
@prettysprairie

A Night at China Town

China Town di Kuala Lumpur, seperti China Town pada kota-kota lainnya sibuk dan ramai. Terletak di Jalan Petaling dan sangat dekat dengan Central Hub Kuala Lumpur membuat tempat ini menjadi tujuan wisata yang cukup terkenal bagi turis lokal maupun asing. Jalan Petaling sendiri sangat mudah diakses dengan kendaraan pribadi maupun transportasi umum seperti bis dan LRT, hanya saja butuh kesabaran ekstra untuk menemukan tempat parkir di sini.

Kuala Lumpur's China Town, just like any China Town in other countries busy and packed. Located in Petaling Street or Jalan Petaling and really close to Kuala Lumpur Centra Hub makes this place become a famous tourist area both for locals and foreigners. The Petaling Street itself is easy to access either by private vehicles like cars and motorcycles and also mass transportation like bus and LRT, but it takes a higher level of patience to find a parking spot here.

The signage that you can see from far far away

China Town buka dari pagi hingga malam, tapi saran saya lebih baik mengunjungi tempat saat petang menuju malam. Kenapa? Karena mulai petang akses kendaran bermotor di jalan ini dialihkan sehingga kita dapat berjalan kaki dan menikmati tempat ini dengan lebih leluasa. Selain itu, suasana China Town di malam hari juga lebih semarak dengan lampion-lampion yang tergantung sepanjang jalan. Lebih banyak pedagang yang membuka lapak yang menjual souvenir khas Kuala Lumpur di malam hari.

China Town opens from morning till late night, but my suggestion is to came here after the sun is set and night is approaching. Why? Because cars and motorcycles are redirected to other street so we could have more space to walk and enjoy this beautiful place. Besides, the ambiance of China Town at night is more festive with lanterns hanging all the all the way. There are more stalls and stores open and sell typical Kuala Lumpur's souvenirs.

Look at all these bright lanterns and the crowds

Jangan lupa untuk menawar setiap harga yang diberikan para pedagang karena mereka memang memberikan Anda harga yang cukup mahal dan memang untuk ditawar. Seringkali, para pedangang ini terkadang cukup menyebalkan karena terlalu memaksa Anda untuk membeli barang dagangan mereka. Terkadang pedangangnya juga bukan orang asli Malaysia, melainkan pada pendatang yang berusaha untuk menjual produk tiruan dengan harga mahal, seperti Dior, Hermes, dan yang paling sering Louis Vuitton. Magnet utama tempat ini sebenarnya adalah restauran Cina yang menjual berbagai variasi hidangan dari olahan daging babi, walaupun jenis makanan yang sama dapat kita temui di tempat lain, seperti di Bukit Bintang.

Do not forget to bargain the price offered by the seller, since they actually give you a higher price and it's meant to be bargained. Very often that the vendor is too pushy, with an eye to make us buy their stuff. Sometimes, the seller itself is not Malaysian but an immigrant trying to oversell fake branded products like Dior, Hermes, and the famous Louis Vuitton. The main attraction of this place is actually the Chinese restaurant offering various pork dishes, even though the same menu can be found in any other place, like Bukit Bintang.

These guys were mad at me for taking their picture instead of giving them some money

Lanjut lagi soal makanan, menu dan variasi makanan yang ditawarkan tidak jauh berbeda dengan tempat lain. Masih masakan Cina dan olahan daging babi. Selain itu, steam boat dan barbecue juga ada di sini. Rasanya lumayan enak dan tidak terlalu menguras kantong. Ada baiknya jika Anda tanyakan dulu berapa harga makanannya sebelum memesan, walaupun memang hampir setiap restauran mencantumkan harga di menu mereka.

Let's talk more about the food, the menu and food variety offered is not too far different from the other places. Still Chinese food and pork. Moreover, steam boat and barbecue is sold here too. Tasted quite good and affordable. It is better to ask the price before ordering, even almost all restaurant put the prices on their menu.

Me, trying out the steamboat

Exactly the same steamboat as in Bukit Bintang

Ada banyak penginapan di sepanjang jalan Petaling, tarif per malamnya pun cukup terjangkau untuk budget traveler  atau backpacker. Dengan semua kemudahan yang ditawarkan China Town, mulai dari makanan, souvenir, sampai akses kendaraan umum yang mudah, tempat ini layak untuk dikunjungi. Semua yang Anda butuhkan bukan?

There are plenty of lodging along the Petaling, and the rates it quite reasonably for the budget traveler or backpacker. With all the facility offered by China Town, starts from food, souvenirs, to the easy access public transportation, this place is worth visiting. All you ever need, right?

Busy and packed China Town

still in awe with the lanterns,

@prettysprairie

Boleh Kita Ulangi Lagi?

Jika bisa, boleh kita ulangi lagi? Saya janji tidak akan terlalu menunjukan betapa saya suka pada kamu. Saya janji akan terlihat lebih bahagia dan lebih banyak bicara di depanmu. Saya janji akan langsung mengutarakan kegundahan saya tentangmu langsung padamu. Saya janji tidak akan pura-pura sok jual mahal tapi tetap berharga. Saya... ah rasanya saya malas obral janji lagi. Tapi saya ingin kamu tau, akan sangat berbeda jadinya jika kita mengulanginya lagi.

Saya ingin kamu janji untuk tidak mengacuhkan saya. Janji untuk membalas pesan singkat saya secepat yang kamu bisa. Janji untuk menelfon saya saat kamu merindukan saya bukan saat kamu kesepian dan bosan. Saya ingin kamu janji bahwa kamu akan memberikan saya kejelasan dan kepastian. Karena dari semua hal yang disukai wanita, kami paling paling suka es krim dan kepastian. Kepastian akan cinta dan kesetiaan kamu. Memang sih tidak ada yang pasti di dunia ini, tapi palin tidak coba yakinkan kami.

Kami perempuan memang terkesan suka menuntut, tapi percaya deh ini semua untuk demi kebaikan kita. Setidaknya itu alibi yang paling sering kami gunakan.

Mari kembali ke kita, tentang saya dan kamu. Saya pikir kamu tau kalau saya menyukaimu. Tadinya saya pikir kamu juga punya rasa yang sama, benar tidak? Atau saya hanya berenang dalam kolam delusi tanpa batas? Kalau ya, bantu saya ke tepian, kembali pada kenyataan, walau mungkin rasanya tidak semenyenangkan berenang dalam delusi.

Tapi akan lebih indah kalau kita ulangi lagi semuanya. Saya ingin kamu melihat sisi lain saya yang mungkin akan kamu sukai. Siapa tau kita menemukan kepingan puzzle yang selama ini kita cari. Dan semuanya pun akan lengkap. Jadi, mari kita ulangi?

from the middle of a lunatic fantasy
@prettysprairie




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Shop Till Drop at Bukit Bintang

Apa yang saya perhatikan dari Malaysia adalah mereka merawat bangunan dan gedung tua bersejarah mereka dengan baik, sehingga kota ini terlihat modern tapi juga klasik di saat yang bersamaan. Bukit Bintang sendiri merupakan kawasan yang nyentrik di mana gedung-gedung baru dan lama berkolaborasi satu sama lain. Ada banyak pusat perbelanjaan di kawasan Kuala Lumpur, tapi Bukit Binta menawarkan yang terbaik. Hampir semua pusat perbelanjaan di kawasan ini dapat dituju dalam hitungan menit berjalan kaki, ya jalan kaki. Jadi ini seperti dari mall ke mall ke mall untuk berbelanja!

What I have seen from Malaysia is they taken a good care of the their old historical buildings, which make the city looks modern yet vintage at the same time. Bukit bintang itself is a chic area with the old and new buildings collaborating each other. There are so many shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, and Bukit Bintang offers the best. Almost all of shopping mall in the area can you reach within minutes walking, yeah walking! So it is mall to mall to mall to shopping!


Among all the shopping malls in Bukit Bintang, a few catch my eyes and my shopping sense for sure. And here they are:

Lot 10

Don't worry about walking from mall to mall, the pavement is big enough for all of us

Lot 10
Lot 10 sangat mudah menarik perhatian Anda dengan warna hijau cerah dari arsitektur bangunannya. Tempat ini sedikt kurang mewah jika dibandingkan dengan Pavillion, tapi tetap saja pusat perbelanjaan ini cukup besar dan akan akan mudah menemukan semua toko-toko yang sedang tren seperti Zara dan H&M di sini. Saya menghabiskan waktu yang cukup 'berkualitas' (menurut pendapat wanita, tentu saja) karena sedang ada Malaysian Mega Sale ketika saya berkunjung ke Kuala Lumpur.

Lot 10 will easily catch your eye with its bright green color. This place is less upscale compare to Pavilion, but it still quite big actually and you could find all the trendy stores like Zara and H&M here. I spent a good 'quality' time here (in women's opinion, of course) because the Malaysian Mega Sale is happening when I was here in Kuala Kumpur.

Skyscraper with a gloomy sky, another reason to shop!

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Terletak di awal jalan Bukit Bintang, pusat perbelanjaan ini cukup mudah ditemukan. Saya tidak sempat masuk ke dalam, tapi mall ini cukup besar dengan display merk-merk ternama diluarnya. Dari Pull & Bear hingga Zara. Dari Marc Jacobs hingga TOD's. Semua yang Anda inginkan, fashion kelas atas hingga street wear.

Located at the start of Jalan Bukit Bintang, Pavillion is quite easy to spot. I didn't make it go inside, but this shopping mall is quite big with all those well-known brands display outside. From Pull and Bear to Zara. From Marc Jacobs to TOD's. All you need to find from high fashion to street wear.

The edgy woman's heaven, Sephora!

Sephora
Bangunan Sephora terpisah dengan pusat perbelanjaan lain, hanya 2 menit jalan kaki dari Pavillion. Arsitekturnya sendiri terkesan edgy dan modern, terlihat sangat gaya. Ketika masuk untuk pertama kali, seperti yang sudah seharusnya, terasa seperti surga wanita. Semua rak terisi penuh dengan parfum, riasan wajah, dan perawatan tubuh. Saya bisa menghabiskan waktu seharian hanya untuk mencoba dan membeli barang-barang di sini.

Sephora has it own building separated with the other shopping malls, only 2 minutes walking from Pavilion. The architecture itself has an edgy - modern, looks so stylish. When I entered for the first time, just like it is always be, feels like women's heaven. With all those racks full of perfumes, make up, and body care. I would spent a whole day just to try and buy things here.

Low Yat Plaza
Plaza Low Yat merupakan pusat perbelanjaan perangkat teknologi informasi yang paling terkenal di Kuala Lumpur, sebagai perbandingan di Jakarta adalah Harco - Mangga Dua. Bangunan ini terdiri dari 7 lantai yang penuh dengan toko komputer dan gadget, tempat ini akan memuaskan rasa lapar Anda akan perangkat teknologi. Pastikan Anda membandingkan harga dari beberapa toko sebelum memutuskan untuk membeli. Harganya cukup bersaing dibandingkan di Indonesia. Setelah berjalan dari toko ke toko dan Anda merasa lapar, tak perlu khawatir, ada area kafetaria di lantai paling bawah. Saya mencoba sari tebu di sini, cukup menyegarkan setelah berkeliling dari toko ke toko selama berjam-jam.

Low Yat Plaza is the most famous IT Mall in Kuala Lumpur, as a comparison this is like Harco - Mangga Dua in Jakarta. Seven floor full of computer and gadget store, this place will feed your hunger about technology devices. You need to compare the price from several store before committing to buy things here. The price is quite good in comparing with the price range in Indonesia. After strolling from store to store and you feel hungry, no worries, there is an eatery section in the lower ground.  I tried a sugar cane drinks here, quite refreshing after going around from store to store for hours.

Street performer I saw on my way back to the hotel

Enjoy the shopping sprees!



with a lot of shopping bags to carry,
@prettysprairie