Becoming an Aiman by the day

Brad Pitt once said that "a woman is a reflection of her husband".

I'm starting to believe that it's so true. If previously I used to get annoyed that Aiman whatsapps me using a lot of emoticons (and confusing me about how he exactly feels about something because I always ask "what does that emoticon supposed to mean?"), I now find myself using those silly yellow-round-I-cannot-read-what-emoticons-mean-smiley faces. Somehow when you use it often, you'll have this little secret chemistry going on with the emoticons. Haha! 

Seriously? You're angry? Nahhhh....That's cute. 

How am I supposed to take him seriously?!

And then...I never used to drink coffee much. However slowly now, I love little shots of caffeine that is carefully engineered into a cup of loads-of-chocolate topped with a pretty heart shaped latte art all done by my very own barista (when he's around) - my husband. So spoilt that I can no longer go out to drink coffee prepared by anyone else. Unless I REALLY need that dose of caffeine.  

They're small changes that I never realised until it became a habit. On weekends, I can spend so much time in the kitchen with Aiman watching youtube videos on how to make perfect latte arts and drinking up all the mocha that he makes! He'll make so many cups of mocha just so that he can practice his latte art and I will just sit down like a good wife and enjoy every single cup of it. 

Afterwards, we'll just spend time climbing up chairs and moving curtains to get natural lightings in to capture the best picture, and just start laughing at each other for being so kiasu. From making a perfect latte art to taking a perfect picture. 

So perfect :)))

NIVEA In-Shower Skin Conditioner

I once wrote about being brave in taking on new opportunities - even if you're not sure whether you'll make it through to the end. Cause sometimes, certain opportunities come only once. 

So a couple of months back, I was called up by the Production house and was told to come for casting for NIVEA advertisement. Didn't think much about it nor did I ever thought that I will be selected. Never in a million years. All I remembered was there was no pressure during the casting and so I was more confident than ever during the whole session. Plus I had nothing to lose :)

Came shooting day, I remembered we were all working so hard through the day which started at 6.30 am and only ended at about 2.30 am. My goodness, hats off to all those product ambassadors and actors and actresses! IT IS CRAZY HARD WORK! At one point, all I could hear was 

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"Action!"

"Noooo!"

"CUT!"

"AGAIN!" 

....and that went on for about 70 plus takes? Nearly gave up, but thank god for an amazing working team that was with me till the end :))))

Never ever think that someone else's job is easier than yours. It's never true. Not even half true in fact. But well, I survived and I can tell you this, I HAD AN AMAZING TIME! It was all so priceless and fun and a lot of hard work from the very beginning, but they were all so worth it. Plus, I really could do with the smoother softer skin prior to my wedding, so thanks for prepping me up before my wedding NIVEA!

Well, here it is now! I do sound somewhat like a chipmunk. And every time I hear myself.....*cringe*

Magical - #aliaaiman2015

Prior to my solemnization, I remember feeling anxious at random times. It wasn't all the time but when it hits me, I remember asking myself if I am ready for marriage. I was so certain that when Papa gave me away, I would cry buckets. 

Guess what happened? It was like a solemnzation I've never seen before - everything on schedule, things were on time as per by-the-minute itinerary and everyone was just so calm and composed that when Aiman finished doing his 'lafaz', the jurunikah went straight to the Dua and before we knew it everything was done and we were already husband and wife. It almost felt like we were executing the Annual YCM Summit. I believe Aiman and I were beaming from one ear to another instead of feeling sad. 

To be honest, it takes a while to feel like a married person. The first few days of being married felt like we were still dating (unless someone starts referring to you as a Puan Alia)! In fact on one of the days, I was at my parents house whilst he was at his.  

Being married has a very magical feeling to it. You get to really know a person better because you start living with them. Believe me, I never knew Aiman was very entertaining, he would sing and dance for me! He was probably too shy to show that side of him to me when we were dating, just in case you know.

You start appreciating the little things they do for you like making me a cup of Mocha just the way I like it - single shot with more chocolatey taste. No guys, he doesn't do 3-in-1, he bought one of those complicated coffee machines and becomes my personal handsome barista every morning! 

You wake up seeing the same person you saw when you went to bed the night before - it feels complete in some magical way. In our case that's the usual for us only on weekends since we both work in different states on weekdays :)  Constantly feeling thankful and blessed are part of the marriage package too! If I knew it was going to feel this magically-great, I definitely would've told Aiman to propose earlier :D

2015 - A New Beginning # aliaaiman2015

2014 for me, has been a very good year, Alhamdulillah.

Mostly for the new opportunities and experiences I've had :) YCM was just so amazing, and exploring what is outside there away from work can be rather refreshing too! I've come to realise that sometimes, things can be much better outside your comfort zone, especially when you give something new a try. Did my first shoot for advertisement this year as well as a lot more photoshoots and TV appearances. Have to say, they were really fun experiences!

Additionally, after coming back from London, YCM has allowed me to widen my network so much in Corporate Malaysia - which I am and will forever be very grateful for.  I've come to realise that the dynamics in Malaysia when it comes to professionalism can be very very different compared to abroad. But hey, all is a stepping stone I guess.

For now, what's most important is for us to continue to pray that He will protect us, InsyaAllah. 2014 has been great and filled with loads of ups and downs, all of which have shaped me to become a better person. I'm very very thankful. To move on to 2015 now.

I'm surely starting my year on happy feet alright - with a Prince Charming, my best friend and ex-fiance.

A husband :)

# aliaaiman2015