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life of this world is but comfort of illusion
5:24 AM
The day started very early though my exhaustion from the previous day's activities hasn't subsided. I made my way down to Bishan stadium late but it didn't really matter. Honestly I still do not know the name of the event. Haha...(p.s not interested to find out as well) I was to be a supposed 'volunteer' helping the 'organisers'. Well I did my job and it was actually a nice event though from a bird eye view you could sense a lot of misunderstanding in terms of allocation of task. The event was a collaboration of a few different organisation including the one I was attached to. (for some unavoidable reason)The arrival of the GOH, Mr Tharman, Minister of Finance was a grand one with the Kompang group following them in tow. The Lion Dance was up next and the Indian Cultural Song group made up of 3 people, pathetically but they played much louder than a bigger group. All this cultural exposure though not new to me, still intriuge me greatly, amazed at the racial diversity we all enjoy. Or perhaps racial tolerance for some sick individual? The Home United team was one of the organisers as well. When the Minister was walking towards the VIP area, I was standing close-by and this whole group of HU guys went past me and R to welcome the possesion. My...it was indeed a great spot to catch all there is to catch from where I was.My manager asked me to approach them and take a picture with them. I was never one for such crap honestly but I wonder why that thought entered my head to actually. Be it celebrities or ministers, to me they are as human as you and I. Dont get me wrong because I do respect them as individuals but nothing else. We regard highly of(junjung) mere mortals but we ignore the Creator who made us who we are and give us what we have today.I didnt know there were so many fun moments to capture so didnt bring my camera. I didnt even know what I was attending. Too busy to bother prior to the event. Since I used my handphone camera, I got to try editing or getting better photos from elsewhere. Came again for updates! (pics)Labels: reflections, spin
life of this world is but comfort of illusion
1:27 PM
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said, 'Take benefit of five before five: your youth before your old age, your health before your sickness, your wealth before your poverty, your free-time before your preoccupation, and your life before your death.'Ibn Hazm said, "Anyone who criticises you cares about your friendship. Anyone who makes light of your faults cares nothing about you." It is said that reminders benefit the believers, so surround yourselves with good companions who will give you sincere advice and who will support you with your resolutions. Avoid those who will chip away at your self-esteem or who will tempt you away from your resolutions. Bear in mind what 'Ali radhiallahu 'anhu said: "Mix with the noble people, you become one of them; and keep away from evil people to protect yourself from their evils." Labels: spin
life of this world is but comfort of illusion
6:24 PM
Amusing thing happened in school...We were all piling into the lecture theatre for 3G's lecture after brunch. R followed by me then J and C. C did a mischeivious thing because he knew Y was behind him, he held the door close for a few seconds after entering.Y was struggling to open the door but failed miserably so she thought it was locked automatically. She went to the other door tried prying it open but to no avail. Then she went back to door 1 tapped her card before entering again...tadaa! The door was unlocked she thought.C then ask Y why she took a long time to enter and she said as a matter of fact way that door was locked and she had to tap it to open it. We had a good laugh hahahahaha!!!
life of this world is but comfort of illusion
3:49 PM
On my way home, I received a long distance call!
Me: Hello?
She: Hello Parvin
Me: Uhh...yea? (was still trying to guess who)
She: You know who I am?
Me: ELI!!!! ( hearing from her after almost 3 years!)
It is a big deal because she contacted other friends in the same clique but didnt reach me at all. She tried I think but...
I was so excited to speak to her and I didnt even want to change hand to carry the heavy bag, I didn't even want to open the gate upon reaching home and stood outside and carried on yaking away with her. Talking about everything! I miss her!!! Glad she is the same Eli I knew and so glad she was fine and doing well. But even if she changed, it wouldn't matter. We used to talk so much on the phone when we went to school together. Relationships...life...future...parents...friends...travel...nothing was missed. We had a nice chat. Hope our plans will work out! InsyAllah!
Labels: friendship, maple
life of this world is but comfort of illusion
11:38 PM
Crazy week no doubt but the feeling of fulfilment was great being able to accomplish what I wanted to, Alhamdulillah!
Today was exceptionally good.
First was lecture as usual, which I rarely ever skip even though I do not really listen nowsday. This semester is a blur, like what exactly is going on, I am clueless. I keep telling myself integrity is very important, tap 'N' go is not the way but i still did it like twice this semester. I think it is really true that religion prevents you from doing the wrong things even though you might feel like it. The guilt.
Later on, went to library to meet up with C and R to study for the BIG IB test everyone is like so into and been the word of mouth of every student taking it. It is 25% but it is like bigger than examinations. Studying with friends is something I do not practice due to various reasons but this is an exception, had a fun time laughing and chilling out before the test.
The test was CRAZY!
I missed my favourite past time lately; blog surfing! Since time didn't allow for that in the recent week, I took the time to do that for a while. Honestly, school is NOT my second home to stay and slack like I got nothing else better to do. I had plans with my future travel mates and exchange students in Mac in the evening.
Before that, kind and caring Ms C offered me something so that I do not have to waste more money on this thing. I am so thankful for this! It was like this story I was reminded of:
B was in some foreign country where she met this old lady, M and what ever happened was like magic. One day, B was walking with M while talking. Suddenly B realised that M was far behind her and she asked M if she was walking too fast. M said no. B asked why was she walkign so slowly, M replied with every step I take, it is "laila haillallah." (There is no diety but Allah)
MasyAllah!
As they continued walking past this huge, beautiful apple tree...B looked up and admired them. They looked juicy and fresh. She secretly wished she could get an apple but she knew it belonged to someone and she had no right to take it. M then casually plucked an apple from the tree and handed it to B. Boy, was she surpised to receive what she was wishing for! Masyallah!
The source of this story is trustable and the accuracy of the story is not very good. However the gist of it is true to the best of my knowledge and memory. ( I was thinking of it and Ms C offered it to me, Alhamdulillah)
Great meeting with the exchange students. They were so ready to help and so nice. So sweet all of them. One of them, T is in one of my classes but she doesn't remember me apparently. I think they are kind of confused with us all but I thought I stood out from the rest not because I am exceptionally pretty but because I have a different outlook from most of my classmates.
I hit it off with all 3 of them which was great. I understand that the Finnish can be quite a quiet crowd and it is not because they are unfriendly.
There was the matured A and cute, talkative N besides quiet T. T offered to bring me around in Lappeenranta because that is where she lives and studies. Yay! She can even cook because she lives alone in F. Sweet T even told me she would me some F dishes. Cool!Labels: Finn, spin
life of this world is but comfort of illusion
10:30 PM
Thinking back of how it was for me...which wasn't a very complete start. I started wearing when I went out only. I couldn't wear it when I went to the secular school because of uniforms. It was Ramadhan 8 years back when I started. Whenever I don it, it feels as if I wore it all my life but...sadly not true. I truly, completely donned it 3 years ago only. Still Alhamdulillah! I wasn't too late. The past though an unpleasant phase for me, the start was rocky as it was for many and Insyallah will be smooth for my sisters in the future. Budding hijabis will always endure the time you thought you look uglier with it than without. Well that is the point! (hope you get it). It was not a thought that," oh I must wear the hijab." It was a normal," I wear because my mom asked me to wear." Sad to say, I experienced a lot of 'feeelings' in me but Alhamdulillah I didnt do anything rash that will change who I've become today. I experienced times when I wanted to go against my mom for forcing it on me. You must understand that it is for Allah and not for anyone else. I am glad that I am what I am today, Alhamdulillah.Even my religious teacher expressed her difficulties when starting on this journey as a hijabi, she had a hard time giving away all the clothes which prevented her from carrying out an obligation. She said it is something you must do. Over time, but remember," Time waits for no man! or woman even." If you want to achieve something, you must sacrifice something. That's the way it is!The reason for my sudden urge to share my experience because I read a post by another sister which i will link here for anyone else to read: Go ahead and read it!Insyallah you will get it. P.S. I welcome anyone else to comment and strongly urge to post their stories as well.Labels: hijab, spin
life of this world is but comfort of illusion
12:17 AM
