Doing all this research and hardcore work for BSM minor/major projects is making me really geram and just wishing it would be summer right now so we could all be magically transported to the exotic Middle East.

We think we need so many worldly things, when all we need is time to breathe.

I can't believe it's Week 10 already. I just really want time to slow down a little. There surely has got to be more to Life than this seemingly endless chase. At times, I wish I followed my heart instead of letting my head get the better of me. I'd much rather be doing Psychology or Malay than this.

But you know, as Humairah put it some days back: The grass isn't necessarily greener on the other side. Even if it appears to be, you can always adjust the lighting.

=)

It's Friday again. The best day of the week. But maybe not so much for this week since I don't really want this "break" to end. But at least this means summer's inching close by :)

The morning started off perfectly because Aisyahgala and I went for the 0715 yoga class. I KNOW RIGHT. So sanggup. I must say I was practically struggling and gritting my teeth thru some of the exercises though cause it was so early in the day I bet my muscles were still sleeping. Haha. When class ended, the both of us just collapsed on the comfy sofas. I swear those sofabeds are the COMFIEST, like, EVER and I'm so gonna get one for my own home next time. Haha!

Afterwards, we had a yummy (and dare I say well-deserved?) BK breakfast. And Aisyah asked me: What's your idea of a perfect breakfast? :) Hehe. And my answer to that was... breakfast in bed with my husband. HAHAHHAA. But Aisyah agreed so hey, I'm not the only one with fantasies, okay? =p

(And yes, Karim&Kaly. I know. Studies first =p)

Have a great weekend, people.

HXHX, Lily

Too freaking busy for anything else in Life.

Oh wait. What life?

Ok, sooo many things have been happening since my last post here. Hahah. Let's see: Korea trip, getting panicky abt Year2/Sem2, silat friendly on the first day of school, ups and downs round and round, the insane amount of school work and readings to finish, emotional drama everywhere around me... oh my. And it's only January.

(don't speak too soon Liyana, because soon enough December will come. meh.)

Ok so just for the record:
1. I lovelovelove my school timetable this sem :) It's by far the awesomest and I actually feel like I have time to get a breather in between lessons. That doesn't mean school's getting any easier though, but hey, a little bit of air to breathe is really better than nothing.

2. I've been thinking a lot about what I really want to do in life and sometimes I get too carried away that it upsets me. And then poor Toyyib has to handle me at my insane moments, but then again, that's why he's such an awesome beau and I love him so. Which brings me to #3.

3. To say Toyyib is the sweetest is such an understatement. Before I flew off to Korea, when he saw me off at the airport, he gave me his mp3. I was puzzled at first, but reading the little note that was attached to it made me understand. And made me cry tears of happiness. In the mp3 were some of our favourite songs, the Yaasin, and a range of selawats and do'as. But that's not all. He actually took the trouble to record audio messages for me for every single day I was going to be away. Super thoughtful, and undeniably romantic. <3<3<3

4. There are soooo many things happening concurrently and I need to make sure I don't lose myself. Or lose my head. Haha.

5. I need to learn how to make Nasi Pattaya. Apparently Toyyib thinks the only thing I can cook is maggi (!!!), so I'm out to prove him wrong, and with a dish that is going to blow his mind. So, pointers, anyone? :ppp

(i think) i'm ready to go...

So we fly off tonight. SQ602. 2350h.

It's been a good day, alhamdulillah. Spent a good part of the morning/early afternoon at Changi Beach Park with the most important people in the whole wide world... my family (: Cycled with the siblings and then lazed around with the parentals. We had good weather, thank God, and the sound of waves crashing and the cool sea breeze made it all perfect. An excellent way to unwind and spend quality family time together before one of us leaves for ten whole days.

I'm gonna miss home terribly. I think I'll be homesick the moment our plane takes off. =(

Another important person I'll miss truckloads is Toyyib, of course. He's in JB now. Please make it back in time. Please. I really need to see you just one last time before I leave. Only then will my heart be at ease. \:

That being said... Winter Wonderland, here we come! I know deep down that it's gonna be awesome. InsyaAllah. Be back next year! :))

Okay, I have a confession to make.

I'm not half as excited about Korea and winter as much as I should be. I know deep down that it's going to be an amazing vacation and a break away from the hectic life here, but still. And the worse thing is, I can't really figure out why.

One week before we fly off.

This cannot be.

Urgh.

Next mission in Life: LOSE 5 KILOGRAMS.

PLEASE, God.

espoir Noun, masculine hope; sans ~ hopeless

How can you ask me to erase my hopes when they're all I'm made of?

And all this while I thought you were my Espoir, the man of my dreams.

And so, it begins in a little less than 10 hours.

Are you freaking kidding me?

I'm so terrified I think I could bite all my nails off. But at least this is the beginning of the end (of this term).

God help me. Help us.

Allah the Almighty says: [Victory will be yours; but on Allah put your trust if you have faith.] (Al Maidah, 5:23 )

These words give us strength to face hardships and difficult people. But at the same time as depending on Allah, we must exert effort and use all the material resources provided by Allah. If we do so we will be obeying His orders. When we sincerely depend on Allah we feel tranquility in our hearts because we know that Allah is on our side. We should try to detach ourselves from always seeking material things and keep in mind that no harm or benefit comes to us without the permission of Allah.

Now, if only life came with a remote control. Let it be December already!!