Ramadhan blessings

August 29th, it's literally few hours to the end of Ramadhan and thus the beginning of Shawwal. It's kind of bittersweet, really. I will miss Ramadhan for the spiritual enlightenment, for the many calm nights that I get to spend in prayers and doa.. and those quite moments that I spent just to have a chat of how my day went with Allah, the greatest listener and just the simple confidence of knowing that I am never alone in any endeavour that I take...everything had been almost magical.. Indeed, after a string of problems I faced in both work and personal life, I am glad to know that Allah had always kept His promise that "after every difficulty, there is relief," Al Insyirah (5).

August had certainly been a crazy month for me, I had been pushing myself nearing the limit when it comes to work. Work days had been long and tiring, weekends had been spend working. In between collections, teachings, pushing my self to meet abstract deadlines, catching up with friends and trying to be a better wife and a loving daughter, I am glad that I decided to with hold PhD support group for a while. But this group needs to be active again soon for it does not only benefit the other members of the group, but it also helps me to be more focus with my study as well as giving myself the chance to help my fellow friends in need. Because I believe that every act of kindness purifies the heart, and no other act of kindness does this better that the one done without looking for a favour in return.

I have been very blessed this month. Alhamdulillah... Alhamdulillah... Alhamdulillah...
For few years I had been postponing my self from going back to see my families, missing my sister's wedding, missing out on seeing my niece and nephew growing up, missing up on meeting my gorgeous girl friends and watch their children celebrate birthdays etc. It's in this month that all of a sudden, Allah made it really easy for me and I am happy to inform all of you that I am getting a long holiday during the summer to be spent in Malaysia! Tickets are booked and I am really looking forward to have great times with my loved ones during the holiday.

Now that my PhD had officially celebrated it's 2nd birthday last 31st of July, there had never been a better time to focus on finishing and of course, going back for good. So naturally, my husband and I had been thinking of downsizing. Although it will be difficult to leave this beautiful big house and move into a smaller more "cost efficient" one bedroom apartment, I still can not help but feel very optimistic. Suffice to say that we are hawking on a very cosy unit a stone throw away ( in literal sense) from my "school sweet school". I want to say that walking from this new house would be a breeze but since I am not a dedicated walker, I will not promise anything. =) everything is looking pretty positive right now and I hope that Allah would continue help us with securing this little brown house as soon as possible...InsyaAllah.

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Well, that's basically the major points of the important things that had been happening in my life as far as August is concerned. Eid is in a few hours away and believe it or not, I am now putting together a few of my best office attires to wear for an international conference I have (also love) to attend from Monday all through to Wednesday. Obviously, my Eid will be in lecture halls meeting significant people in my research arena. And although I am slightly shy to admit, but I think this will be one of the best Eid in my life, ever... InsyaAllah.

Let's spend these last few hours of Ramadhan in prayers, doa & Quran recital and let's start tomorrow as happier, more productive, grateful Muslims. InsyaAllah.

Ana.