Since I started, I've worked hard to master the details of the game. I've spent countless hours on the court improving my technique, footwork, and overall game sense. Every practice session is a chance to push my limits and get closer to my goals.

This year, I'm excited about entering the MSSD tournament. It's not just about competing; it's about testing my skills, facing challenges, and growing as a person. Whether I win or lose, I know this journey is making me a stronger, more resilient player and individual.

In the end, tennis is more than just a sport to me; it's a passion that drives my desire for self-improvement and fulfillment. Each match reminds me of the joy and excitement that come from doing something I love. As I continue this journey, I'm eager to see where my dedication and determination will take me next.

Dara Nailufar (the female protagonist) received a high school reunion party invitation. This reunion party is not going to be just another casual party. It's a party on a cruise. Wow! At first, Dara refused to attend the cruise party. Dara was scared that she might bump into her ex-boyfriend, Safwan, and his girlfriend, Raina (she was Dara's high school enemy). Dara heard that Safwan and Raina are still a couple and getting engaged soon. Safwan once broke Dara's heart by having an affair with Raina behind her back.

Dara's best friend, Suria insisted that Dara attend the cruise party. Dara had no choice but to agree to go to the cruise party with Suria. Suria also suggested Dara hire a pretend boyfriend to go with her on the cruise. Dara agreed with Suria's suggestion. That was a cool suggestion for Dara.

Dara wanted someone good-looking, tall, rich, and charismatic to tag along with her. So she asked her new friend, Audi to accompany her. Audi had all the qualities that Dara was looking for. But unfortunately, Audi had a seasick problem. So Audi asked someone else to replace him as Dara's pretend boyfriend. But he did not tell Dara about it.

On the cruise, Dara waited for Audi to make his appearance. But surprisingly, someone else appeared instead. His name was Eskandar Arasyah (the male protagonist). Eskandar was Audi's step-brother. He was way more handsome and charismatic than Audi. He was tall, masculine, has dark brown hair and puppy brown eyes.

This was not Dara's first time meeting Eskandar. She had met Eskandar once before the cruise. He was the guy who saved her from being chased by a cat. Yes, Dara was scared of cats :P When Dara first met Eskandar, she was not interested in him at all. He was not a suave charismatic gentleman when they first met. He was rough and kinda rude to her.

As the cruise sailed, Dara and Eskandar became friends. Dara found out that Eskandar is a nice guy. She also started to like him. Eskandar always made Dara happy. And Eskandar liked Dara too. But at the same time, Eskandar warned Dara that he is not perfect and had some dark secrets. Eskandar believed that his dark secrets may make Dara cannot accept him. What were Eskandar's dark secrets anyway? Can Dara accept it if she finds out?

At the beginning of the story, Suria Andreana, a freelance makeup artist got herself heartbroken when she found out that her boyfriend, Raja Haidar was actually someone else's fiancee. Suria moved to New York to get over Haidar and for new opportunities. Suria thought that she can escape Haidar by moving to another country. But she was wrong.

Suria met Haidar again while she was enjoying a vacation in Amsterdam with her supermodel friend, Atisha. Suria wasn't happy to see Haidar again even though he told her that he is no longer Lufya's fiancee. Haidar worked all-out to win Suria's affection once again even though she keeps rejecting him. To Haidar, Suria will always be his Little Sun (that's what Haidar called Suria). But to Suria, Haidar was once a jerk, and he will always be a jerk. Hahaha ^_^

However, fate seems to be on Haidar's side. When Suria returned to New York, she finds out that she has a new neighbor. Her new neighbor was no other than Raja Haidar. Yep, Haidar had also moved to New York.

After Haidar moved to New York, a lot of strange things happened to Suria. Suria got involved in an accident, someone spiked her drink at a gala party and she was also terribly attacked in her own apartment. Someone was secretly targeting Suria, and he was known as Ghost X.

Who was Ghost X anyway? And why was Ghost X targeting Suria? What does Ghost X want from Suria? And what about Haidar? Who was Haidar anyway? Haidar was also portrayed as a mysterious person. Even Suria doesn't know Haidar's background and his real job. She only knew that he was a sailor. And according to her brother's best friend, Inspector Najmi, Haidar was a swindler and criminal. Oh dear... could this be true?

The story followed a girl named Tristin Hazel. Hazel was pretty, spunky, and funny. Hazel's distinguishing feature was her two hazel eyes. In Malaysia, having hazel eyes is a rare thing. Not many Malaysian people have hazel eyes.

On one fine day, Hazel bought herself a Magnum ice cream. Magnum was her favorite ice cream. She was excited to eat the ice cream. But unfortunately, Hazel did not get a chance to eat it. When Hazel was just about to leave the convenience store, a tall masculine man accidentally hit her. And the Magnum ice cream fell on the floor. Oh, dear! What a waste!

Hazel was devastated. She scolded the man. The man scolded Hazel back. They marked each other as rude. Later in the story, Hazel met the same man again. And to Hazel's surprise, the man became one of her new lecturers. Yikes!

The man's name was Hilman Ukasyah. Hilman was an almost perfect man. He was handsome, charismatic, intelligent, and very confident. Hilman was also known as an alpha male. Hazel and Hilman were enemies in the early chapters of the book. They quarreled and argued a lot. Hilman sometimes scolded Hazel for being so clumsy and childish. Plus, Hilman also made Hazel cry.

But as the plot evolves, Hazel and Hilman became friends. Hazel found out that Hilman was her neighbor's son and he wasn't that mean after all. Hilman's parents were separated. Hilman lived with his father. He only visited his mother's home sometimes. That's why Hazel never met him in her neighborhood before.

On one dark spooky night, Hazel returned to her parent's home alone. Something bad almost happened. Hazel was almost sexually assaulted by an unknown man. But luckily, Hilman came to the scene and rescued Hazel. Hazel was saved. But this was not the only assault Hazel received.

After the dark incident that almost happened, Hazel became a damsel in distress. A stranger broke into Hazel's apartment. Hazel received a threatening note from someone she did not know. Plus, she was almost assaulted again. And later in the story, Hazel found out that someone has been stalking her. Oh no! It made her feel unsafe and scared.

Hilman decided to become Hazel's knight in the shining amour. He proposed to Hazel. She accepted his proposal and they were married in the middle of the story. Hilman and Hazel later fell in love. But the stalker was still stalking Hazel. Who was the stalker anyway? And why was he stalking Hazel?

The stalker gets creepier and creepier as the plot evolves. The stalker doesn't want any guy to come near and touch Hazel. He attacked every guy who comes near Hazel, except for Hilman. But why doesn't the stalker attack Hilman?

The story begins with an innocent beauty named Nurissa Rose waking up from a one-year coma. Rose had a tragic accident one year ago. The accident put her in a one-year coma. When Rose woke up she doesn't remember anything that had happened to her. Poor Rose doesn't even know her name, who she was, and she doesn't even recognize her father. The doctor told, Mr. Nuriman (Rose's father) that his daughter is now suffering from amnesia.

Three years passed by. Rose lived a normal life with her father. She was happy even though she still doesn't have her memories back yet. Her mother passed away when she was only a child. That was what Mr. Nuriman told his daughter. But sadly, Rose doesn't remember a thing about her mother. She doesn't remember what her mother looks like, and all the sweet memories they had together. That's sad.

One day, Mr. Nuriman had a heart attack and the old man died on the spot. One week after Mr. Nuriman's death, Rose found out that her father was on the verge of bankruptcy and all of his properties were now given to a man named Dheo Han. Dheo Han? Who's Dheo Han? And what was his relationship with Rose's father? Why did Mr. Nuriman give his properties to Dheo Han?

Rose was not satisfied with the news. It made her curious more than ever. Rose knew that Dheo Han was a business tycoon and the owner of a luxurious hotel called La Prince. So without waiting any longer, Rose went to La Prince Hotel to meet Mr. Dheo Han.

Dheo Han was a cold-face handsome man with a mysterious and enigmatic aura. He was very tall, masculine, has dark hair and eyes, a unique style of talking, and a scar on his left forehead (but the scar did not ruin his handsomeness at all). Dheo was not like any other average guy. He had enemies around his belt. And a lot of people were scared of him.

At the hotel, Rose asked Dheo Han, why did her father give all of his properties to him? The tall mysterious man gave her a very simple answer. "Collecting properties is my hobby. So when there's an opportunity, I just grab it." Rose was not satisfied with his answer. But she doesn't respond to it.

Dheo also told Rose that Mr. Nuriman owe him something very valuable. And it was time for the old man to give him back that very valuable thing. Rose was shocked by the statement. What does Dheo Han mean by that? But she doesn't say anything about it. Rose only begged Dheo Han not to do anything to her beloved cafe (I's Cafe). And Dheo said ok to that. But he also gave her one requirement. If Rose wanted to save I's Cafe, she must become one of La Prince's employees. Dheo wanted Rose as his personal housekeeper. Rose was shocked. But to save her beloved I's Cafe, she agreed to Dheo's requirement.

As the plot evolved, Rose started to have feelings for Dheo Han. The man's aura seemed to have a magnetic force on her. And Dheo secretly had deep romantic feelings for Rose too. Rose also had a feeling that she knew Dheo Han before. He was someone close to her before the tragic accident happened. That was what Rose thought. Meeting and knowing Dheo Han was like a deja-vu to Rose. Could this be true? Did Rose and Dheo know each other before? Maybe...

But who was Dheo Han in Rose's life? Was he her lover? Or was he her enemy? And what was Dheo's agenda for having Rose his personal housekeeper?

Beyond the culinary allure, Japan's rich historical legacy captivates me deeply. Tales of samurai warriors and the enduring legacy of feudal Japan evoke both reverence and curiosity within me. Furthermore, Japan's pioneering advancements in technology and innovation continue to shape the modern world, rendering it a captivating destination for those with an interest in progress and development.

Journeying through Japan's historical landmarks, from majestic castles to solemn shrines, promises to offer me a deeper appreciation of its cultural heritage. Exploring its museums and galleries would provide invaluable insights into Japan's artistic achievements and its global cultural contributions.

In essence, my longing to visit Japan stems from a desire to immerse myself in its diverse culture, vibrant traditions, and rich history. It represents an opportunity for personal growth, cultural exploration, and unforgettable experiences that I earnestly hope to realize in the near future.

For volleyball, I remember how last year I just sat outside the court most of the time as a substitute, watching other people play. This year, I finally got the chance to be one of the main players and it felt amazing to actually be out there on the court. Winning the gold medal with my team made it even more special.

Football was the same story. From being a substitute last year to a main player this year and once again, we managed to win gold. I can’t explain how proud I was standing there with my teammates, holding the medals that showed all our hard work.

But the biggest surprise was the high jump. Last year, I didn’t even come close to winning a medal. This time, after pushing myself to train harder and not giving up, I managed to bring home the bronze. It may not be gold but to me it is proof that effort really does pay off.

Another change was that instead of eating together outside under a canopy tent like we usually do, the celebration was held inside an auditorium. Sure, it was cooler with air conditioning, but somehow it didn’t feel the same. I missed sitting outside, watching the performances and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

It wasn’t a bad celebration, but it didn’t carry the same festive spirit as before. Sometimes, the little things like the venue and the atmosphere really make a difference.

What made this camp stand out wasn’t just the activities or the place, but the people I got to spend it with. My teammates this year were so supportive and talkative, which made me feel so comfortable. We laughed, shared stories, and worked together through every activity. Because of them, the two days felt much shorter than usual, time just flew by.

I realized that it’s not really about what we did at camp or where it was held, but about the company we kept. Having people who make you feel comfortable turns an ordinary camp into something unforgettable. This year, I truly enjoyed every moment, and I’m grateful for the bonds I’ve made.

We’re still friends, but not as close as we used to be. It feels a little bittersweet, part of me misses the way things used to be, but at the same time, I know life moves on. Maybe this is just part of growing up: learning from mistakes, accepting change, and starting over with a stronger mindset.

Despite these changes, I’m determined to make this year better.

This year, I promised myself to change. In Semester 1, Assessment 1, I actually did really well, and it gave me hope that I could get back on track. But now with Assessment 2, I’m a little worried, especially about my Add Math paper. I can’t lie, the thought of my CGPA dropping again really scares me.

Most importantly, I don’t want to disappoint my parents like last year. I know they believe in me and I want to prove that I can be better. This time, I’m determined to push myself, work harder and give my best.

No more excuses. Only effort, consistency, and confidence are all I can do.