What I have learned from 2013

Instead of posting highlights of the year, I thought of sharing some lessons I learnt this year, as cheesy as it sounds.

Love the Young Ones

This is literally the name of the lecture from Twins of Faith 2013, which I attended a few days ago. Man, when I saw this lecture on the itinerary, I said to myself philosophically " This is for me". Because I am really no fan of kids (Boohoo! I know, I know). But hold on a sec, I am keen on kids who behave. Quiet and obedient ones. Might as well say I like kids who just can't express themselves. Anyway, I bared no such guilt for despising the presence of the innocent ones until... I can't remember when exactly. Somewhere along late last year and middle of this year Sheikh Hussein Yee happened. He walks the talk. I was guilty but lacked motivation. Until a dew days ago, when I heard Sh. Assim Al Hakeem. I've made a self-check.

Allah’s Messenger kissed Al-Hasan ibn `Ali while Al-Aqra` ibn Habis At-Tamim was sitting with him . Al-Aqra` said, “I have ten children and have never kissed one of them.” The Prophet cast a look at him and said, “Whoever is not merciful to others will not be treated mercifully.” (Al-Bukhari)

My problem is I have no patience with them children. I like the playing with the toddlers but there exist the ones who have no respe-...must.restrain.myself.They're only kids. I MUST BUCK UP.

Everything Happens for a Reason

I am someone who dwells on the past a lot. Literally. I am always thinking, "if only this...if only that happened". But Alhamdulillah, for God has helped me see through all those what-I-initially-thought-as-mishaps and see the blessings in them. This is what Islam has given me, certainty. Of course, now and then I would wallow in my sorrows but I know this has reduced. 

Time for an Albus Dumbledore quote!

Learn to Accept Criticism

Once, when N started advising A and me, I could feel myself boiling up. I was probably finding 1001 of N's faults in my head. Just when I was about to explode (for dramatic purposes), A said "What else?". As in what else does A need to improve. I was just gobsmacked. I just can't. Another time, I asked Y if she ever got offended if someone criticized her and her reply was "No. I like it when people criticize me". Before you get any ideas that I am surrounded with weird friends, let me just tell you these people believe in constructive criticism in its truest meaning. 

To those who who came into my life in 2013:

 Thank you to my housemates whom I've learnt a lot from; Nadine, Arini and Husna.  Not too forget, my crazy classmates who've made classes somewhat fun! 

Welcome 2014! 

Self-Improvement?

It's been so long since I've posted anything here. Blogging feels rather awkward. But I'll do it anyway, just to keep my thoughts flowing and I am dying to see tremendous improvement before next semester. My writing skills have deteriorated. Boohoo.

So did anyone miss me? *krikrik*

Waaay of topic.

Moving on to more important things. I am currently on my semester break which means I have lots of things to do. So much potential. *coughs* However, two weeks have gone by, and even though I did some teensy weensy bit of  stuff that I would actually call productive, I certainly need to do some major improvements on time management.

Essentially, what  is mandatory for us is to improve ourselves by the end of our holidays is our faith towards God.Our Imaan. Imagine having spent all your time only on watching tv, movies, games, you name it. They will make you happy but only for a moment. Whereas the remembrance of Allah brings us happiness and encourages us to focus on good things. Personally, these feelings become even more apparent when I over indulge in frivolous things.

Man, I cannot agree more! On another note, it's been so long since Starstruck, I can't remember if this is counted as plagiarism. Do tell. This caption is getting too long. Are you still reading it? Say lalala with me~

Hmm, this was time consuming. Which is a reminder for me: Don't ever stop writing!