Sights and sounds from Rojak Raya '11

Alhamdulillah, my Syawal this year was a blessed one.

Thank you for the laughter and love.

Star of the day was of course, the most adorable baby in the world, Izyan.
I can't get my hands off him!

Ended the day after the clock struck midnight, with H's boy's at my place, where the first thing on the agenda for him and I was to get out of our raya garb and into comfier clothes.

It doesn't get any better than this.
Thank you, God.

On the twenty fourth day of the eighth month of the year two thousand eleven, my classmates and I were given all the rights, privileges and distinction to assess the benefits and awards from the title of Bachelor of Business (Marketing).

Singapore Insitute of Management-Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, graduands of class of 2011.

Syukur Ya Allah, for this generous opportunity from Him.
Without his guidance, I am lost and most unfortunate.

My utmost gratitude...

...to my parents for being there for me every step of the way, for being my backbone, my voice of reason and piecing me back together when I felt like I was going to fall apart.

...to my H, for being my rock, for answering my late night/early morning frantic phone calls, wiping my tears and bearing with my inconsistent schedules of work, schools, projects and exams. For believing in me during good and bad times, for always knowing what to say and for being by my side this entire ride. I will be there for you, come what may.
You are truly a man in my eyes. My man.

...to Rain, for supporting me, for being there when H couldn't be around, for calming me down when I hyperventilate. For being there when I need you (and for when I don't!).

... to Julie, Wai Leong, Qi Fan, Joseph and my other uni mates, in the words of a recent NTU valedictorian.. "We f**king did it!!* That really, truly sums it up :)

... and finally, to my family and friends, for your prayers, your support, your faith and your love.

*tosses mortarboard in the air*

Life's been hectic as of late.

Thank God Ramadhan brings us bountiful amounts of peace and serenity.
I don't wanna see it go. Its the one month in the entire year I feel most at peace, most zen, most tranquil.

Insya'Allah, we shall meet again, for many, many more years to come.
Amin.

MY convocation is on the 24th of August 2011.
At the Grand Hall of my alma mater.

Alhamdulillah, for this generous blessing from Him.
Ever since I took my GCE 'O' Levels results, it has been the greatest dream of mine, to walk into the school hall, in my academic regalia, topped with a mortarboard.

That was my life goal back then, simple and easy; to don a mortarboard.
Except that the road wasn't that simple and easy.
But with the support of my parents, my H and my family and friends, I'll be fulfilling my 16 year old self's life goal on the 24th.

Now, my 22 year old self has set a couple of new life goals:
1) Climb up the corporate ladder
2) Provide comfort and support for my family
3) Get closer to Him

Insya'Allah.

Someone Like You x Adele

Its amazing how something so small can take up so much space in your heart.
Many congratulations to Idah and Fadzli.

Welcome to the world, Baby I.

Don't Stop The Party x B.E.P

Love all around.

Including when my newly enlisted brother was struggling to get away from the arms of our sobbing mother in Tekong.

Many, many congratulations to the newlyweds, Mr & Mrs Faiz!
May you be blessed with happiness and love to last 10,000 lifetimes.

Marry Me x Train

H turned 23 on the 31st of May.

We are blessed, being able to celebrate our birthdays together, starting from our 18th.
God is great.

I, too, got a present that day from him, thanking me for my efforts
But trust me when I say, my efforts were all made worthwhile when I saw the smile on your face and heard your laughter ringing through the air.