Sleep is for the weak. WRONG!

          As I sit here in the humid studio, listening to the sounds of Ain and Remy playing chess, I am troubled by the thought of dying due to lack of sleep.

This all started from a post shared on Facebook regarding an indonesian lady whom passed away due to lack of sleep. This story was shared I think about a year ago? but resurfaced as another news was shared by Naz in our WhatsApp group.

Made me realise how fragile humans are and wonder whether the 24 hour studio culture practiced by most architecture schools (that I know of, that is) is a healthy option.

I won't deny that 24 hours can be a really useful thing, especially when we're faced with a deadline. However, after our crit session, often times I find myself crashing till the next morning and not get any of my other assignments done. Not just that, some of my studio mates don't even appear for class the next day!

Apart from that, I've probably gotten sick more often this semester than the rest from staying the studio for too long. The environment (dust, unwashed dishes, trash etc) and lack of ventilation creates a breeding ground for all sorts of diseases...BUT, I still seem to have the need to work in the studio because somehow it is the only place where I know I can get most of my work done.

So...is the 24 hour sleepless studio culture a good thing??

To me, I guess there are some pros and cons to it. However, I do think that I (personally) should have a schedule and STICK TO IT! Get a consistent sleep and work routine so that I get the most out of my day and be productive.

No point trying to stay awake and waste my time watching vine videos *Jerome, I love your videos*

Anyways, Im gonna head down and sleep in the surau. I believe I should start a healthy lifestyle. atleast, healthy enough to not make me die from exhaustion or something....

*on a happier tone, I went bowling and won 6th place! :P

Xx,

Sarah

Sarah Travel Diary : Morning Hike up Broga Hills

This morning marks the 1st day of the 11th Architectural Festival organised by the 2nd year students, archiShock. There were about 40 of us and we hiked up Broga Hills in Semenyih. It was my first time there and definitely an amazing place to experience the sunrise.

We drove to Broga Hills at about 4.30 am and arrived at 5am. It was already crowded when we reached the entrance. 

After warming up and briefing from the students, we started our journey up Broga Hill. It was an easy climb up and it took all of us about 1 hour to reach to the top.

At about 6 am, we reached the 1st peak. It got crowded so we decided to carry on to the next peak for morning prayer. It was absolutely beautiful up there that we spent a longer time taking photos instead of going up the final peak.

Aina, Shamyl and I then went on to the final peak and got to see the whole view of the 3 peaks

At about 9.30 am, we headed back down and went straight to FM mamak for breakfast. 

Since it was my first time up Broga, I was definitely not disappointed by the magnificent sunrise and the beauty of the hills. However, It was crowded up there as we went on a weekend and there were a few places where other people had played loud music and kinda spoiled the ambience of the place. It was a really easy hike up but was a bit tricky going down as it was rocky and was steep. Felt like I was the yellow ranger from power rangers....(if you get what Im trying to say....) 

Thats it for now, will update more on the upcoming Festsena event :D 

Xx,

Sarah

Cerita Semalam : A wedding in Rawang

Last weekend, we drove up to Rawang for our senior's wedding reception. It was a crazy and interesting day that I just felt that I needed to share it with the world~

We left for Rawang at about 1.30 pm (after wrapping the wedding gift, refuelling and buying snacks for the 1 hour 30 minute journey). We followed our senior, Abang Erwan to Rawang thinking that he knew where he was going. After going about 1 hour, we were nowhere near Rawang. Eventually we decided to go separately and we finally made it to Pali's wedding reception after 2 hours of driving.

After the wedding, Yan, Aina, Nurul & I decided to go visit Sekeping Serendah, a vacation spot designed by one of my favourite landscape architect, Seksan.

While we were on our way to Sekeping, we met our 1st year lecturer. After chatting for a bit, we carried on towards Sekeping. 

Once we arrived, the security there wasn't too friendly and at first wanted us to leave. I had to tell them that I was on my way to meet my family and that my lecturer, was actually my dad in order to get in. They showed us to my fake father's house where my fake mother (my lecturer's wife) was busy cooking. 

After about 10 mins going around their hotel place, we headed back to Subang to have dinner at Jibby & co.