Get Away to Swiss Court Holiday Apartment, Damai Laut !

How was the stay at Swiss Court Holiday Apartments, Damai Laut?

AMAZING!

Yeap, that's my cute adorable niece right there

Our highlight: THE SWIMMING POOL !

As a kid, I've always loved going to hotels as part of trips and vacations with the family. And never will I ever miss out on asking my parents if there was going to be a swimming pool wherever we were staying at - but the swimming pool at Swiss Court Holiday Apartment (Damai Laut) was the CHILDHOOD GOALS!!

I obviously don't have to say more than I have to - the pictures says it all! So get this right - if you're staying at the Resort, you get access to the whole swimming pool !

We stayed at Swiss Court Holiday Apartment as the Resort was fully booked over Christmas break - but the Resort was only a minute drive away.....so we had the best of both worlds at discovering the great vacation spot! The Apartment had its own pool; that's when Aisya (my niece) got the chance to play with the unicorn floats - her dream of playing with the Unicorn Float came true ! Nothing makes us all happier than seeing my niece happy. 

Oh oh, us all meant my sister and her family. I forgot to mention who "us all" was referring to. Hehe. Major apologies...

And urm hello - PRIVATE BEACH? YESSSS! 

I've never been to Damai Laut before so I didn't know what to expect. But one thing for sure that caught me off guard was the private beach and how clean it was. 

Additionally, there's a HUGE playground for the kids to enjoy on the beach - AMAZING

Okay so we all know I don't have any kids of my own but we all also know that I really really really love kids so having a place that's child friendly that leaves the kids no chance on having screen time.... was superb.

Okay okay, but who am I if I don't talk about food ?? 

It was soooo goood especially the Christmas Dinner Buffet ! 

We definitely didn't see that one coming. I thought it was just another dinner but the set up, background music, dinner spread, definitely made me feel like I was in another country actually celebrating Christmas. 

Endless salmon spread...

Baked cheese mussels....

Duck confit....

and SUSHI!!!!!

Last but not least (and not forgetting)....

Just look at this bed and try to imagine NOT being tempted to sleep in it.

3 days and 2 nights was great ! But I for sure can imagine staying longer.

Within just 3 days 2 nights, we got ourselves to try out jungle trekking (definitely highly recommended to bring insect repellent) and night fishing.

Other activities included table tennis, karaoke, barbeque, golf course tour, ATV, horse riding, sauna room and so many more !! I personally can imagine staying there for 5 days atleast before I run out of activities to do.

After weeks of work, this was definitely a great retreat. 

No doubt will definitely go to this spot again.

FOR SURE.

Till next time - Happy New Year! 

My First (Honda) Car?!

A year ago at this exact date, I was still struggling through 3 part time jobs, trying to get through uni life and doing as much for the business even when I'm far away from home. I remember the many times I've cried through my struggles but my perserverance and love for adrenaline rush through embracing intensity in life have always pushed me through. 

Last year around December, my mum told me we needed a new car for the business. And she pitched that it should be a Honda since the reselling price is pretty good. 

Not knowing much about purchasing cars, I thought it was a great idea for the business, it meant well that we were growing at a good rate (Alhamdulillah!) 

But I immediately felt nervous, anxious and everything negative accumulated. Yeah sure, its great to know that the business that you and your partner worked on is doing great, but I was a bit concerned about myself. What if I stopped realising the importance of being humble? What if I become one of those people who "can't drive a Proton"? What if I have this 'dream' that I am living a life of luxury that I can afford? What if this decision puts me in a comfort zone which would mean that I'll have less motivation to work harder everyday?

I literally just came back from abroad 3 weeks ago and I would be lying if I didn't say it was a bit overwhelming (cause I thought of staying with my yellow kelisa at least for a little longer)....

But once I got myself buckled in for the drive to bring the car home alone, I place both of my hands together and prayed,


"Ya Allah, protect me, my family and the car and whoever who rides it. Don't make me get too distracted with these 'gifts' in Dunya when I know of the truth is in the world After. Please make me a person who is always humble, and a person who is good not only to my family or the ones I love, but to others. Protect me from the hatred of the world and always make me appreciate/ be grateful for the little things in life, and its struggles"


Here's to more failures to learn from, growth, perseverance, persistence, hard work and achievements in life. Here's to my first car, a Honda BRV.