Sunday, January 01, 2006
Back to the world of blogging after a brief hiatus, although a much needed one. If the last four months of solitude had any advantage, it was allowing me to take a step back from everything and re-assess my goals from a different perspective. Though I have mapped out extensive and detailed plans for the next two years, I realize Allah (swt) also has certain plans. After years of asking for specific material things, my dua's have now been refined to the following:
Well, it being the year 2006, perhaps it's time to take a look back at the year that's been. I can't mention a lot of things in specific due to various reasons but here is a general list:
The Highs
- after experiencing a tough time in last year’s job hunt, this year was starkly different with several job offers
- four months alone inCalgary
- press coverage of MAC Youth GIVE’s November event
- spending the 27th night of Ramadan in a capacity filledCalgary
- hockey came back!!!
- The team coming together as a ‘family’ after the tragic death of the captain’s father
- Quantitative definition of goals over the next two years
- visiting the 'city of stone'
- A true understanding of the sacrifices required in this path I've chosen
The Lows
- four months alone inCalgary
- breaking the fast alone, almost the entire Ramadan
- having to do my own grocery….it’s not as easy as it looks!
- my ill advised outburst sparked by an ‘anonymous’ comment, something I had been very careful to avoid up until then
- being away from university therefore missing out on all the MSA events
- not being able to finish Halo 2....I crack under the 'pressure' every time I play that game!!
- Online Islamic courses: symbolizing a structured way of learning
- Canadian Muslim News: this will be a very difficult challenge
- Perhaps a farewell to GIVE?
- Another round of job hunting (something I’m not looking forward to)
- Maybe lessons in French? Or horticulture? Or piano?
- If time permits, involvement in Amnesty International
- Resume soccer competitively insha Allah
"Oh Allah, guide me to whatever is best for me and my family in this life and the Hereafter."
Well, it being the year 2006, perhaps it's time to take a look back at the year that's been. I can't mention a lot of things in specific due to various reasons but here is a general list:
The Highs
- after experiencing a tough time in last year’s job hunt, this year was starkly different with several job offers
- four months alone in
- press coverage of MAC Youth GIVE’s November event
- spending the 27th night of Ramadan in a capacity filled
- hockey came back!!!
- The team coming together as a ‘family’ after the tragic death of the captain’s father
- Quantitative definition of goals over the next two years
- visiting the 'city of stone'
- A true understanding of the sacrifices required in this path I've chosen
The Lows
- four months alone in
- breaking the fast alone, almost the entire Ramadan
- having to do my own grocery….it’s not as easy as it looks!
- my ill advised outburst sparked by an ‘anonymous’ comment, something I had been very careful to avoid up until then
- being away from university therefore missing out on all the MSA events
- not being able to finish Halo 2....I crack under the 'pressure' every time I play that game!!
- Online Islamic courses: symbolizing a structured way of learning
- Canadian Muslim News: this will be a very difficult challenge
- Perhaps a farewell to GIVE?
- Another round of job hunting (something I’m not looking forward to)
- Maybe lessons in French? Or horticulture? Or piano?
- If time permits, involvement in Amnesty International
- Resume soccer competitively insha Allah
Faraz Ahmed 1:01 a.m.