🧼 My Self-Made Glass Cleaner, Surprisingly Good for Windscreens and Toilet Stalls!

📅 Evening of 23 June 2025

Today’s little experiment turned into a surprisingly useful discovery.

I brought along my DIY glass cleaner. It is originally made to keep my car windscreen spotless. And I gave it a try on a used public toilet stall door before using it. Honestly? I didn’t expect much. But it really helped remove the urine stench. ✨

It’s bleach-free, smells fresh (thanks to essential oils), and doubles up as a quick spray to make awkward public toilet situations a little more bearable.

I’m now planning to make a bigger batch for tomorrow’s errands. This little bottle may just become a new handbag essential.

Until then, have fun making your own DIY glass cleaner. It’s safe, simple, and multi-use from windscreens to bathroom survival.

UTM 69th Convocation on second day, morning session

I managed to check in for my convocation by 7:50 AM, and everything went surprisingly smoothly. By 10:40 AM, I was already at the drop-off point after the ceremony. Pretty fast, considering how crowded convocations usually are!

Selfie after safely arrived DSI.

Screenshot of me on the stage. Courtesy of UTM Facebook page. Was awarded by Che Puan Khaleeda.

Selfie after arrived at shuttle point C in FABU. After finished convocation session.

Using selfie camera.

Using main camera.

Using selfie camera.

I’m really grateful that it didn’t rain during the drive to UTM. Even better, I reached the campus in under 15 minutes, which felt like a small miracle on a busy morning.

Huge thanks to the undergraduate students who helped drop me off at the designated shuttle bus area. Their kindness saved me from the long walk from FABU to DSI. And honestly, that help made the morning so much easier.

I spent around 40 minutes doing my makeup, and I’m glad I practiced earlier in the weeks before the event. It really paid off. I’m also grateful for the official UTM Facebook video of the convocation. It made it super easy to download and screenshot the moment I received my certificate on stage.

All in all, it was a smooth, meaningful morning.

If you’re attending your own convocation soon, have fun, enjoy every moment, and take it all in. 🎓✨

Size, Scent, and Serenity: My Morning Kesidang Ritual

Harvested a champion Kesidang bloom on 14 January 2026!

• Current Status: Size of a new 20-cent coin (Big!)
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• The Goal: Reaching the size of the old 50-cent coin.

In the world of engineering, we call this "Iterative Growth." In the world of mine, we call this "Garden Zen." The fragrance is absolutely intoxicating today. Who needs a chemical room freshener when you have a Kesidang in bloom (natural room freshener)?

My Simple Makeup Routine on 23 June 2025 Morning

Just sharing a little glimpse of my simple makeup look today, done on a calm Monday morning, 23 June 2025.

I started with my DIY face oil, which I use as my daily moisturizer It gives my skin that natural glow and softness. After that, I applied my sunscreen (always a must!), followed by dabbing on my homemade lip tint in pink. Not just on my lips, but also lightly on my cheeks for a soft flush.

Next, I did my eyebrows and used the same brush and pomade to line the top of my eyes. As multitasking made easy. Then I added a touch of concealer under my eyes to brighten things up, and finished the eyes with a pop of gold glittery eyeshadow at the inner corners. Just a little sparkle to lift the look.

I completed everything with a swipe of coral lipstick for a fresh, warm tone. Before heading out, I spritzed on a little of my go-to perfume, Ange Ou Démon EDT. And I was ready to face the day.

🍈 Sweet Surprise from the Garden: My Selfgrown Papaya

Taken on the morning of 12 June 2025. Where I finally got to enjoy the papaya I harvested the day before, and it was absolutely worth the wait!

This little gem was a Solo papaya, weighing in at 384.6 grams. The most surprising part? It was completely seedless inside! Although the flesh wasn’t fully orange yet, it was already deliciously sweet and juicy. Proof that nature knows best.

Growing it myself made the experience even more satisfying. No pesticides, no chemicals. Just sunlight, rain, self watering during hot days, compost fertilizer from waste and care. There’s something incredibly rewarding about tasting the fruits of your own labour (literally!).

Until next time, may your garden bring you sweet, healthy surprises too. 🌱💛

Lost in the Shadows: Reflections on a "Once-in-a-Lifetime" Convocation Photo

16 November 2025, was supposed to be a day of crystal-clear memories. As I stood in the morning light for my convocation session, I felt the weight of the years spent in research and the strategic milestones achieved. However, when the official stage photographs arrived, the "Visual Logic" did not match the reality of the moment.

The "Wide-Angle" Disconnect

The first shot, the pivotal moment of receiving the scroll, felt distant. In engineering, we value the "zoom-in" on critical data, yet this once-in-a-lifetime frame was captured from so far away that the personal triumph felt secondary to the architecture of the stage.

Navigating the Dark

The second sequence, as I walked toward the stairs after receiving my scroll, suffered a technical lapse in lighting. The images were significantly underexposed, a "dark" transition that obscured the joy of the walk.

As a student, my focus in that moment was purely functional: I was navigating the marks on the floor and aiming for the stairs to ensure a safe descent. Without a clear visual cue or a "photographic mark" to prompt eye contact, the connection between the subject and the lens was lost. I was focused on the floor; the photographer was capturing the shadows.

A Call for Professional Standards

Convocation photography is a specialized, paid service. It is the only physical evidence a student has of a moment that will never be repeated.

To improve the "User Experience" for future graduates, I believe three strategic adjustments are necessary:

1. Dynamic Lighting: Ensuring the "walk-off" area is as well-lit as the podium itself.

2. Visual Prompts: Implementing a clear "eye-contact mark" or a other visual cue so students can look up from the floor markers.

3. Proximity Calibration: Ensuring the "Scroll Moment" is a medium-close shot that captures the graduate's expression, not just the stage layout.

I’m sharing this moment here so I have a link to submit for the survey. Think of it as my digital “Exhibit A” of graduation day! 🎓 And if sharing this helps improve the picture process for future graduates, that’s an even better reason to post it.

We pay for these services not just for a picture, but for the preservation of a legacy. It is time the technical execution matches the high standards of the degrees being conferred.

Today’s Makeup Check-In

I just finished doing my makeup in the morning of 4 November 2025, and here’s a little update on how it went. I started by applying my Face Oil evenly on my face and neck, followed by sunscreen non-negotiable, of course! After that, I went in with my foundation. It looked quite fair on my hands at first, but once blended on my face, it matched surprisingly well.

Before foundation, I did a light mist of setting spray (a new step I’m trying out), and I think it really helped the makeup settle nicely. Then it was the usual routine: filled in my brows, a little eyeliner, and some highlight at the inner corners of my eyes and under the brow tail to brighten up the look. I set everything with loose powder, added a touch of blush, and finished with lipstick.

✨ 4-Hour Check:

I’m actually happy with how my skin held up! After about four hours, my face wasn’t overly oily. Just a quick dab on the T-zone with tissue was enough. The foundation stayed smooth with no patchiness or blotchiness. Which is a win for me, especially with combination skin that leans dry due to perimenopause.

I know I still have a lot to learn, especially with eye makeup. Mature skin really needs extra hydration and proper prep for that smooth, long-lasting finish. It’s all about experimenting to find what works. The right texture, the right style, the right products.

But honestly, I’m satisfied. The effort I put into scrubbing and prepping my skin earlier really paid off, and it reminded me that good makeup truly starts with good skin prep.

Still learning, still improving and enjoying the process.

🌿 Noon Noni Moment

It was noon on 5 August 2025 when I managed to extract 29.3% of juice from 117.1 grams of ripe noni fruit (buah mengkudu). After straining it carefully, I paired the strong-tasting juice with fresh pineapple chunks. My go-to trick to balance out that spicy aftertaste that noni tends to leave behind.

One curious colleague asked me how it tasted. I smiled and simply said, “It’s spicy.” But I encouraged him to try it with pineapple for a gentler experience. To my surprise, he chose to taste the noni juice as is. His reaction?

"Tastes like fermented blue cheese… and spicy, like wasabi!”

I couldn’t help but laugh, he wasn’t wrong. The ripe, naturally fermented noni really does pack a punch, much like those bold flavors.

But for me, it’s not just about the taste. It’s about the right dosage for my perimenopausal hormone support and liver detox. That’s what makes it worth it.

Until then, have fun experimenting. Maybe next time try pineapple chunks glazed with fresh noni juice. You might just surprise your taste buds.