by Nicodidiary

The hot water machine The story(ok, I also don't know why I chose that) So, recently, I told my mom that was scared of fire, but generally, wanted to help make breakfast, so my mom bought it. More on it I was pretty happy, and it also explained to me why my grandmother always liked to buy "kitchen appliances", I also used it a lot, and actually really liked it, it also really helped, because sometimes I would want a drink, but there wouldn't be anyone around, so I could just use the hot water machine. With the joy of discovery ~ Nicodidiary

  The call with grandma(on my mum's side) At first it was okay, my mom and grandma were talking about what the news said yesterday(it always played at 8:00) and my mom was saying something when the call was ended, at first me, my mom, and my brother thought something had happened to them or there was something wrong with their internet, but after we called all their contacts, we knew that grandma was angry, but we didn't know angry about what, or why she was angry, finally my grandpa picked up the phone, we found out it was what my mom had said, but my mom was just concerned for them and , not to mention, my grandma didn't even give my mom to say sorry, plus she had apparently been doing this to my mom since she was small even until she went to college, it seems never stop even until now my mom became a mother herself. and this time she also did it in front of me and my brother, too. I hope this doesn't happen to you or your relatives or friends much, and best, never at...

Young Entrepreneur "X" Factor (YEX) The YEX is generally a pitching(on the presentation side, not exactly throwing ) session, to present a business idea. There are prizes for first, second, and third places, plus runners up, including scholarships and for certain ones of them prize money. I joined because of three reasons, firstly, my brother joined last year, and I was eager to participate, but was too young. secondly, I had decided on an idea and also really liked it, since it was related to a problem in my country and some other countries, too. and thirdly, I wanted to use the prize money to make my idea real(though it may just be enough for seed money). As for my idea, I've deciding to keep that a secret within some of my family members for now because if anyone else knows it may not have as much of the "wow effect" on/for the judges . With determination and a sprinkle of stubbornness ~ Nicodidiary

My Brother's 3D Modelling Workshop!   Today marked a special day — the launch of my brother’s  very first 3D modelling workshop. He was the instructor, and it  was an event filled with excitement and anticipation. The first  batch of classes filled up instantly, showcasing the enthusiasm of  the participants. But my brother did not stop there; he decided to  open a second batch to accommodate more eager learners, and  it quickly filled up too! Finally, my brother opened up another slot  and he was running three workshops accommodating students  from Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Australia. To celebrate this fantastic start, my family and I gathered  together for a delightful treat of pizza and a movie. It was a  moment of togetherness and joy. I felt a sense of importance  and value because my brother included me during the  workshop introduction. Not only that, but I was also his very first  student when...

My Parents' ~ Teachers' Day  Let me tell you all about my Parent-Teacher’s Day and how  it unfolded. It was a mix of what I expected and some delightful  surprises. First of all, there were a few good comments that surpassed  my expectations. It made me feel really proud of my efforts. On  the other hand, there were also areas where improvement was  needed, just as I had predicted. I knew I had some areas of improvement needed but I  did not take action on it. One thing you should know about me  is that I like to have a good reason for doing things. So when  my teacher asked me to work on certain aspects, it was a good  enough reason for me. It was also the first time my dad joined the Parent-Teacher’s  Day, which made it extra special. Even though it was only my  second Parent-Teacher’s Day, having my dad there made it even  more memorable. I was overjoyed to receive positive comments and recognition  for my hard wor...

M y Greatest Fear What is my greatest fear? You know, I have quite a few fears, and they can be pretty scary (well, most of them). It is hard for me to pick just one as my greatest fear because they all feel important in their own way. But if I had to choose, I guess it would be the fear of being left out, especially by my family and friends. Sometimes, I get this feeling that my mum and my brother are teaming up against me (just a little bit), and it makes me feel like I am all alone in this whole universe. To overcome this fear, I have my own secret weapon — positive thinking! I remind myself that even if it seems like they are not including me, we are still in this together. It works like magic almost all the time, maybe 99.9% of the time. So, I would say it is pretty reliable. Now, let me share with you a list of some other things that make me a bit scared. Here are a few things that give me the shivers: • Stage fright (sometimes) • The dark (it can be a little silly, but it is oka...

  My hydroponics set During the MCO, that is the  Movement Control Order when we could not travel much  because of COVID-19. But since we could not go out, we turned  our balcony into a mini hydroponic farm! We planted tiny seeds  in some cube-shaped sponges with H-shaped holes, neatly  arranged in a metal frame with water inside to grow the plants. We watched happily everyday as the seeds sprouted  and grew into delicious greens. Not to mention, the first batch  flourished! They tasted so yummy, and it felt great to know that  we made it happen (in sponges!). Unfortunately, the stormy  weather in Malaysia made it hard to continue, as the wind and  rain would blow the sponges out of their metal frame and uproot  the plants every time. But hey, at least we had the experience of  that first batch! With a touch of nature ~ Nicodidiary

  The Hardest Thing That I've Done I want to share with you the  hardest thing I have ever done. It  was like diving into a sea of mixed  emotions and swimming against a  strong current. Picture this: I had to make a  presentation about the danger our oceans are facing (I wrote a chapter  earlier about that). It was a topic close  to my heart, but it also made me feel  scared, nervous, and very anxious. All  those emotions were swirling inside  me, like a whirlpool of thoughts and  feelings. I was really confused as these thoughts and feelings  streamed into my mind, but deep down, I knew that I had to  do it. It was not just a feeling so it could not get mixed up, and  it was not exactly a happy thought either, so I could not scold  myself for being happy. It was a mixture of determination and care for our beautiful  ocean. These two forces, working together in my head, helped  me find the courage...