Have Been Away For Awhile

Salam all.

I have been away from this blog for quite a while now. And that's mainly because I have started a new blog www.edirina.blogspot.com. I have also finally managed to set up our webstore at www.edirina.com.

Alhamdulillah! I guess I have partly accomplished some of the goals I set out earlier this year. Things are brightening up for me. I pray this year, my entrepreneurial dreams will become reality, Insya'Allah.

Pray for me. And visit my new sites.

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An Opportunity

Sometimes when you least expect it, an opportunity presents itself to you. I am talking about really great opportunities that have the potential to change your life in  a very positive way. This is exactly what's happening to me. I can't say exactly how I feel. I'm excited, I feel I can do it, I can make it, I feel joyous, comforted, full of hope.. All that's positive. And what opportunity can make me feel that way? A business opportunity, ofcourse! I love business! Selling, making a sale, especially if it's something that I love and truly believe in. I pray, this business will help me achieve my dreams of becoming a financially free WAHM.. Insya'Allah..

The Voice Guild

Here is something that not many know about me. I have this secret dream of wanting to become a voice over. I didn't know it'd be possible until I came across The Voice Guild of KL & Selangor. 

To my delight, when browsing through the talents profile, I found my senior Dalila Paris on this list! She 's a member too! And I thought to myself, 'if she can do it, so can I!" Right?

Ok, so I've submitted my application to become member. For newcomers in this field, they'll put you as a potential member first. You pay RM100 fee/year inclusive of one recording (to put on your profile). After you've gotten 5 jobs in year, you'll be upgraded to full member.

Benefits of joining: the Guild will represent you for any jobs, thus providing you with protection and members also get to undergo training to improve skill and knowledge. Not bad, eh...

My Telekung Ez Sarung

Two weekends ago, my best buddy, Inaz and I visited MamaYaya a.k.a. Kak Taty at her recently opened showroom in Bandar Baru Bangi. Kak Taty operates an e-store selling products for mothers and kids. Her e-store is beautiful (designed by little kittle studio) and her showroom is just as attractive! I sure bought a few stuff there, one of which is a Telekung EZ sarung.

I've actually been eyeing it online for quite some time but I wanted to see how it looked and felt physically (so much for online shopping!). The one that I bought is purplish-pink and  I love it! It's a one piece telekung (praying clothe/dress/attire) which you can just slip on over you and voila! ready for prayers! The cotton fabric is so comfy and the design so convenient. I used it to perform my Maghrib prayers just now and it felt oh so good. Alhamdulillah. good bye to kain sarung telekung (with elastic waist) that keeps sliding down!

Apart from shopping, we managed to have a quick chat with KakTaty on her business. You know how I'm currently on the look out for a mentor. I was thinking that maybe Kak Taty could be my mentor and I even mentioned it to her. Sadly, Kak Taty's abit busy catching up with orders and tending to her business. Maybe I can help out abit at her e-store for nothing more than the experience to be gained. That'll be cool. But have to work on our own e-store too, right Inaz? As soon as we have something concrete, I'll be sure to launch it here!

Thanks for the inspiration Kak Taty!

The Camelot House

My Dream Home Come True!!

One Drop Perfumes By Egyption Potion

Below is a note I posted on my FB some time ago:
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Whoever came up with the idea of selling these one drop perfumes is totally brilliant! Especially those by Egyptian Potion. There are a few versions of these miniature bottled non-alcoholic scents in the market already. But to me personally, nothing beats Egyptian Potion. From the sleek packaging to the actual scents, I give them a 10/10. I love the miniature bottles that fit discreetly in small purses and the bottle caps that don't turn rusty (as they're made of plastic). The perfume rolls on nicely without overloading and most importantly the first, middle and last note smells heavenly (provided you find one that suits you!)!

Of course not all their scents suits me but that's being realistic. Because honestly it's up to your taste and ofcourse it's dependent on your own natural body ordour but I'll leave that to the experts.

My first box of Egyptian Potion is the glossy pink Celebrities' Special. This box contains my signature scent - bottle no. 8 ( I have to be discreet here because if everyone starts wearing no.8 than it won't be my own anymore! hhehehe! But really, it don't matter cuz the same perfume would smell slightly different on another person.). I only have a third of that bottle left! sob-sob.. But that's not so bad actually, considering how often I wear it (on all the right places). I now have only 6/8 bottles left in this box cuz I gave one to my mother and the other to my best buddy. And I find it so hard to resist buying more (boxes)!

If you wanna find out more about this splendid product, log on to their website at http://onedropperfumes.com/.

This is me writing a free straight-from-the-heart review but I'm seriously considering becoming a dealer. So if you want me to sell (at a price one notch lower - ofcourse it's already way affordable at RM40 a box), just drop me a line;)
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And today, 30 January 2011, we're in business!

One Drop Perfumes are making a come back! Check out their Mini 4 bottle sets! At only RM25, it's a bargain! Available sets and fragrance line up for all you gorgeous ladies out there are as below:

(i) Youth Pack (chic set) - *new refreshing fragrances for the young at heart:)
     - Pop My Berry
     - Look At Me Blossom
     - Fall In Love With Me
     - You will Remember Me

(ii) Mini Pack Women Set 1 (green box)
     - Inspired by Escape, Calvin Klein
     - Inspired by Pleasure, Estee Lauder
    - Inspired by Apple Blossom, Body Shop
    - Inspired by Cool Water for Women, Davidoff

(iii)Mini Pack Women Set 2 (purple box)
    - Inspired by Eternity for Women, Calvin Klein
   - Inspired by Envy, Gucci
   - Inspired by Intense, Hugo Boss
   - Heaven, One Drop Perfumes

(iv)Mini Pack Women Set 3 (purplish pink box)
    - Inspired by Sunflower, Elizabeth Arden
    - Inspired by Women Boss, Hugo Boss
    - Inspired by CK Be, Calvin Klein
    - Inspired by Palace, Paris Hilton

(v)Mini Pack Women Set 4 (red box)
    - Inspired by Amarige, Givenchy
    - Inspired by Montana, "Parfum de Peau", Montana
    - Baby Jasz, One Drop Perfumes
    - Inspired by Yohji, Yohji Yamamoto

These adorable mini packs that come in chic boxes makes perfect gifts for any occasions! Just drop me a line for further details:)

Salam, everyone!

-AzRina-

*Also available, single bottles (10 ml) at RM25 - limited fragrances only.
** Mini sets contain 4 bottles with 2.75 ml worth of fragrance per bottle.

This Year 2011

This year, I want to:

1. take horse riding lessons at Taman Equestrian Putrajaya (Putrajaya Equestrian Park);
2. buy a Yamaha Clavinova Digital piano;
3. take up piano classes at Yamaha;
4. have a baby;
5. take up Quran classes;
6. set up online shop;
7. rent space for product showroom and sell offline as well;
8. learn more about running a biz;
9. increase my monthly income;
10. put aside enough to pay zakat;
11. furnish ground floor room to turn into SOHO;
12. write a non-fiction book on WAHM dreams; and
13. become a certified translator.

And I shall work on making all this a reality, insya'Allah..

WAHMs Wanted!!

This is the year for me to become a WAHM..I've been wanting to do this for so long..I've been writing plans after plans..exploring this option and that.. I've discovered my interests, my strength and the meaning of my life. So isn't it about time I took the leap?

I have a wish, and that is to hear stories from other WAHMs. How they made their journey into becoming a WAHM especially from being a FTWM. I wanna hear from you. Stories good and bad. Experiences, advices, tips..

I have so many reasons for wanting to become a WAHM and among them are:

1. For my own sanity.
2. For my son.
3. For my family.
4. For my people.
5. For my religion.

For My Own Sanity

I have been a working a 8-5 job for the past 9 years . We all do it to earn a living - to buy food, clothes, shelter... I am grateful for it. It has provided me with a comfortable home, support for my family and once in a while some luxuries. But what if I could make money doing what I love? Then I'll never have to work another day in  my life! Well that's what most motivation books say and I totally agree with them! I want to a live healthy, abundant and joyful life every single day. Being a WAHM will allow me to become my creative self. I believe in my own potential. We all have it in many forms. It's God given. It is this unique gift that is ours that we should be using to the fullest.

For My Son

I want to watch my son grow in front of my eyes. I want to be an energetic, vibrant, fun-loving mother who can keep up with her active son and answer all his questions about life. That young inquisitive mind of his. My son, ever the confident one. I lavish him, we all do, with kind, loving words of praise and encouragement. I want to be there for him. To be able to send and pick him up from school. To be by his side when he does his homework and during playtime. My son, who at this young age wants to become an entrepreneur. He inspires me so. To open a shop and be able to sell beautiful products. That is our dream and goal this year.


For My Family

My mother has taken such good care of my son while I am away the whole day at work. Whenever I have to work late into the night or go out-station, both my parents will tirelessly care for my son. Ever the devoted grandparents. They love him so. By becoming a WAHM, I can free my mom from some of this responsibility. I want her to live the many years of her life as she intends to. I hope through the work that I'll start as a WAHM, I'll be able to contribute more to my family and parents who raised me. And I hope they'll support me fully in my endeavour.

For My People

I want to start a positive revolution for muslimahs. Hopefully my work as a WAHM will take me as far. I want to explore a field that I can be knowledgeable in. The knowledge that can allow me to help myself and inspire others. I want to contribute back to the society in the best way that I possibly can. As a WAHM,embracing her freedom, I shall do just that.

For My Religion

I want to be a devoted muslimah. To be able to do good unto others. To live in accordance to Islam. I want to deepen my knowledge in Islam. To be able to understand it and share it with other muslimahs. I want to live every day feeling happy, blessed and grateful. I want to make an honest living for my life now and hereafter. I hope Allah will give me the strength and courage to pursue this dream of mine.

Once again, I call out to all the WAHMs out there. I wanna hear from you..