Hello, everyone! I hope 2017 has been treating you well so far. We’re almost halfway through January and a lot has indeed happened on my side! It wasn’t something that I expected, but it was definitely most welcomed. After taking another short getaway from social medias on top of a string of naps that almost wholly consumed most of my daylight hours, I finally dragged myself out of my cave with a high kick of motivation to update this blog!
To be frank, I’m supposed to work on my holiday essay right now, but I like to think of updating this blog as a little break. So, please allow me to indulge in this!
As most of you can see on my Instagram page, I have been posting a few teaser photos taken during my nature walk with Zihah back in November last year.
It was a lovely sunny Wednesday when the both of us didn’t have any classes, so we decided to spend it with exploring the arguably wild side of Colchester. Our university campus is literally located on the vast and picturesque Wivenhoe Park, so I truly mean it when I say my university looks like it’s situated in a recreational park – because it is!
Getting off from one of the bus stops on campus, we walked through the open spaces marked with grazings from when the season was perfect for planting and growing.
From capturing one photo after another, we found ourselves moving further away from the campus and deeper into the wild side where we stumbled upon a stable of magnificent horses and a deer quietly watching us from afar.
I honestly wish I had more photos of our time venturing throughout the park because it was absolutely a liberating place to take a breather and feel at one with nature.
I’m considering to go back there when the weather gets warmer and the spring flowers are blooming. Hopefully.
Until next time.
P.S. Happy birthday in advance, Zihah! I hope the new year will be another great year! Thank you for everything, especially for accepting me the way I am. ❤
The Rustic Trove 
Assalamualaikum, happy to hear that 2017 has been treating you well so far! 💕 you know me, when do I ever not gush at how beautiful your photos turn out 😍 the nature photos are especially 💯
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Wa’alaikumussalam. Alhamdulillah, it was a good start! I hope you’re doing well on your side, Atiqah! 😊 As always, I can’t thank you enough for sticking around. 😘 Hope to see more of your work online!!
– Fifi x
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Happy new year, Fifi!
I can’t help but admiring every magnificent word written and every photo captured. You’re truly talented and such an inspiration to me!
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And happy new year to you too, Wandy! I’m glad you like this series. We were lucky to have had a lot of bright natural light that day.
And thank you for your kind words! I’m sure you will go far with the work you’ve put into your photography and blog, so keep it up and all the best! ☺
– Fifi x
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Assalamualaikum, Happy New Year!! I found out your blog from your post on twitter. I like to discover things, so I enter the link you share that leads to your blog. I like your photos. It’s beautiful and soothing… There’s no doubt that you’re a very talented person. Keep doing what you like/love to do. Who knows you might inspire the young generations. All the best for you in 2017.
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Wa’alaikumussalam, thank you so much for checking out my blog and the warm wishes! I feel so humbled and motivated. I still have much to learn, so hopefully I’ll get a lot more of that this year! 😊
Once again, thank you! Truly appreciate it.
– Fifi x
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