I have got to say that this year has been full of surprises and full days and nights, Alhumdulillah. Since January 1st 2011, I have been on vacation ( what you have to know is that vacations with my family mean going to every place you can in the area your in, no bathroom breaks (we went from LV, to LA, to SD, to SF, to Yosemite, back to SF) ) . After getting back from the west coast I was rushing around preparing for Spring 2011. I decided 5 classes weren't enough and went for 6, those of you who look at credits I had a whole 18 on my plate. After fighting, crying, and drying up every ounce of blood and sweat, I made it through, only for a weeks worth of a break where I caught up with work, errands, went to ICNA ( see post below ), and a little to no sleep. A week after the end of Spring 2011, I started two classes for Summer 1. A week after that it was up to three classes, two for Summer 1 and one for Summer 2. Let me just remind you that summer courses are only a month long! I decided books were for losers, and I didn't have the funds, so I went in without, and wow, it was hard without books. I spent every waking moment on those classes. I would go to sleep with the laptop and wake up with it. Alhumdulillah I did fine. After the first two ended I moved onto my third and fourth.
You didn't see that coming huh? Yes I started a fourth class for Summer 3. ( ps I also went on vacation with my family again somewhere in between that time ) Fourth of July came and went, but I was still under tremendous amount of work. With all of that I also had to deal with a ton of other stuff. ( it was very serious, important, and stressful ) Near the end of July, Summer 2 ended, and a week after that Summer 3 went with it. That leaves the weekend of my birthday/ the start of Ramadan. I went to the Hot Air Balloon Festival, which was fun. My birthday was good, nothing special. I had an amazing time with my mom, and got the best birthday present ever! Alhumdulillah, I can't complain!
Now, Ramadan, Alhumdulillah, Alhumdulillah, Alhumdulillah it was amazing! I could not have asked for a better month. ( See Post Below ) I was determined to make every tarawih prayer, and Alhumdulillah I almost did. I feel fresh and clean. My soul feels like it has been swinging in a garden worry- free. I also spent every night of the last ten night staying up praying for Laylat ul Qadr. I know it sounds as if I have gone through this month and come out refreshed from my stressful year of study, but that is not true in this case. Yes I feel more alive, but I am thoroughly exhausted. I have bags under my eyes, I am breaking out from every inch on my face. I have went to two funerals in the past week and a half, and been stressed about many other things. Work has been tough since my boss relies on me too much, and now I just want a massage and some sleep. Again, no complains. But the end is not nearly here.
This week, well today I finish my last day of fasting and Celebrate Eid - ul - Fitr tomorrow, Inshallah, with the other half of the world who is not Celebrating today. After tomorrow, I start classes, attend my cousins mehndi ceremony, and her wedding the day after, and her reception the day after that. Hello, labor day weekend NOT! After the wedding I have to spend time with family, and then prepare for this NEW CHAPTER in my life. Tuesday, I start my new job, Alhumdulillah, and classes at a NEW school. I am completely freaking out and everything, like it has the rest of this year, is moving too fast. I need to get a grip on something.
Take a deep breathe.
Okay, I am fine. I am going to get through this like I have gone through everything, with a calm mind and Allah SWT on my side I can't go wrong. I have complete faith in myself, Allah SWT wouldn't have put me in this position or gotten me this far if I couldn't handle it on my own. Alhumdullilah, Mashallah, and Inshallah, please make du'a that pray that I succeed in all of my endeavors! I am ready to face this new chapter with open arms! (I'll keep you posted! )
Does anyone else smell the butterscotch?
PS Did I mention that I am still trying to graduate in August ( the month ends tom ), that is a whole other story!
-T
I also would like to give my condolences to those who were affected by Hurricane Irene this week. Many families and home are still flooded and without power and water. I hope all of you are safe. Please feel free to ask me if you need any help with anything! <3 Inshallah you will get through this!
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