Salam everyone. So it's the last day of 2011. I was thinking what's the big deal about it? Who cares anyway? If there are people out there who care about 2011 ends today, probably because today brings back the memories they had or whatever troubles they encountered throughout the year. Some may want time to fly faster and hoping good things would come giving a great kickstart for 2012. Well including me I can say. 2011 has been a great year for me despite the fact that I had so much issues to be dealt with.
Alhamdulillah, I thank Allah for everything that has been given to me, for health and wellness granted, for a family to cherish, for friends to share good and bad moments with, and especially for having faith in Islam and in Him.
Like the saying goes, a year older is a year wiser. I don't know what would be the indicator to measure whether I'm actually being THAT wise but I just hope as time and year passes by, there would be a lot of things that I can achieve. I'm not just talking in academic context, but in personal life as well, the level of maturity, the patience when facing problems and importantly the relationship I have with Allah. I just hope, really hope, turning to 21(oh wait I just turned 20 last 2 weeks :D) would give me more space to re build myself, to change whatever bad attitudes or habits that are constantly need to be fixed. InsyaAllah, may Allah ease our journey towards excellence in dunya and in the hereafter.
I just wanted to list down whatever memories I had throughout the year but I had this second thought that it would take so much of my time, considering that I'm being such a lazy bum lately. To list them out and write on papers? Not a good idea, because I know the moment the pen touches the paper, whatever appears on my mind disappears. Oh that happens ALL the time okay.
Simple, 2011 has taught me when facing problems, it's only you can tell yourself to stay strong no matter how many people tell you to hold on. Because in the end, you're the one that can shape your own future. No matter how hard you cry, tears are gonna dry up anyway. Make a move, stand up and build up your tumbled walls. Put your best efforts on what whatever you're doing ( a note to self as well) accompanied by prayers, definitely. These two tools will perfectly work on you. And finally leave the rest to Him. Even if you work the hard way, this is absolutely the road to success. InsyaAllah. I'm not trying to preach here, but it's just a lesson learnt not some bizarre experience pun. Good things are good to be shared kan? :)
So, all the best mate in facing another year coming. Face it with patience, maturity and confidence. You don't have to wait for a new year to change yourself because our mind, our heart and soul need constant maintenance. Don't misunderstand that I'm trying to act like a saint or whatsoever, it's just another note to self juga :)
P/s: Don't say you're no good at being old. You have to be good as you grow older. You may say good things to others but if your actions are not in accordance with what you said, it's just a failed reflection of yourself.
