Winter is finally here

At the point when I am ready to ditch all the unflattering thick coats and jumpers thinking that winter is ending soon, the temperature dropped drastically over the past week and we're currently experiencing freezing temperature. I know there are other parts of the world or even other parts of Europe which are a lot colder than London, but this is so unexpected! Imagine having mild winter, well almost like autumn, then suddenly it gets cold without warning. Makes me want to stay indoor and curl up under the quilt, with a big mug of hot chocolate and a good read. I know it's getting much colder than I can handle when I actually stared at the shower head for 5 minutes, deciding whether I should proceed or leave the house just with brushing my teeth and cleansing my face. However, this time around it didn't snow at all in London. Just some drizzle and strong wind, every so often.

Living in a temperate country is wonderful, especially to someone who originates from the tropics. Seeing the surrounding view changing all year round is indeed very magical - from green leaves and colorful flowers to seeing shades of chocolate, orange and red and then stark white and gray. When the weather changes, so do the wardrobe and skincare routine. In winter, having to always slather on thick moisturizer on the hand, face and body can be troublesome after some time. Each time you wash your hands, don't forget the hand cream! These days, even my husband has a tube in his pocket. :p Don't get me started on layering clothes, it's so tiring and makes everybody looks bigger than they actually are. I also hate having to take off layer by layer of clothes before taking wudu' or before trying out new clothes in the fitting room, and then put them on again. Ugh. Having said that, I actually love the cold weather as I do't sweat as much so make up stays on for longer and I smell good all day! :D

I am not complaining, just trying my best to embrace the coldness. It's not going to last all year and I'm sure by the time scorching hot summer arrives, I'd be wishing for winter again. :)

My previous winter (read: snow) experience in Universiteit Utrecht, the Netherlands;

December 2009

February 2010

February 2010

Weird

These past few days, I could not take my mind of Utrecht. I actually miss my life back then.

Funny.

I miss my room in Cambridgelaan.

I miss everybody at Dier in Wetenschap en Maatschappij department.

I miss the coffee machine.

I miss the drama queen in me who freaked out everytime a presentation was scheduled.

I miss the occasional chat with Mokrish at the staircase.

I actually miss Saskia. <----- my research supervisor

I miss having a helper in the kitchen. ;p

I miss video-calling my family & fiance.

I miss shopping in designer boutiqes. ;p ;p balik Malaysia mak rasa mi-se-kin u'olls

I miss getting places by bus & train.

I miss the 4 seasons.

I miss seeing sheeps grazing in the meadows, ducks swimming in the canal & hares hopping around the bushes.

I truly miss the cold, windy Utrecht.

Nak dapat penampau agaknya aku nih.

Memories

Hari ini, si Andri Jatikusumah, rakan seperjuangan di Utrecht dulu, upload gambar2 semasa rehearsal pembentangan projek Masters. Berbulan dah lepas nak oii..

Sekarang ini, baru lu punya masa ya? <---- Sebut dalam nada Ashraf Sinclair berlakon Cinta & Anugerah

Tiba2 rindu kawan2 & suasana dalam kampus yang sejuk mejuk tak berpeluh. Ohh, kenangan.. Kalau boleh nak pergi lagi (tapi nak suruh belajar lagi saya takmau).