Soo it seems like the spaces between my posts keep getting longer and longer. Haha
Had such a hectic semester last year I was barely able to keep my head above water. But it was SOo much fun. Now, post-summer/winter in Dubai, I’m back in Melbourne again and about to start a new chapter in my life. I’m moving out to a new place with a new housemate in a BEEYOUTEEFUL house. Pictures to come.
The new uni year starts in less than a week, and even before it begins, I’m excited and anxious but also a little scared. The timetable is, for lack of a better word, insane.
Catch up pictures below! Woo.
Just before that, a shout-out to one of the most caring people I know. You know who you are. Sorry it took so long for me to reply! <3 you my betrothed ;)
Look how big she’s gotten! Feels like only yesterday she came into our lives. Breaks my heart knowing she learns something new everyday and I’m not there :(
Lisa and I decided to get return to our childhood and be creepy at a playground near hers after our skydiving was cancelled.
Back in Melbourne with Mich. Middle child FTW! New haircut just before dinner with all the ex-housemates who are amazing enough to let me stay at their new place while finding my new one
Here’s to hoping I find more time/remember to get on here a bit more. It’s a good release of stress.
Its been more than 6 months since my last post.
I went back to Dubai for the last 6 months and worked teaching at a nursery. It changed my life. I got so attached to everyone there; the teachers, the nannies and most of all the kids. Its weird now not to be surrounded by these little humans who shower you with unconditional love, who think you can do no wrong and who have so much faith in the world.
Being back in Melbourne has been a bit of a whirlwind experience for me. Ive been back almost a month and more things have happened in this short period than over a whole semester in the past.
Why I’m suddenly writing? Because I need to release my feelings. All my people are away from me, no one for me to bounce ideas off.
I’m sitting here now thinking whether its true when people say things are too good to be true. Or when they say that when everythings just perfect, something is bound to go wrong. I wonder now if thats all true.
I believe in Allah. I believe that He knows exactly what we’re going to do next, whats going to happen next. It’s all pre-destined. Fate. And I know any heartache or pain we suffer is a test. A test to see how strong we are, to increase that strength. But sometimes I forget this. Especially when I’m going through the pain. I forget that it’s a test.
Emotions. They’re the reason behind it all. Everythings been so good the past month, all uphill. I thought it’s because of me. Because of this new positivity I’ve taken on. But then something like this happens, and I’m reminded that He’s the one who plans. It doesn’t matter how positive you are, when He wants to test you, He will.
So now, I must keep reminding myself that it’s a test. That I’m going to come out on the other side a a stronger person.
But now, the question is, how do I deal with the ‘right now’? Who’s going to plan that for me?
Because I know that no one in Dubai reads this, I’m quite confident in posting about my departure without having to answer a million and five questions.
I was meant to go home on Sunday, that was the plan. Following the pattern of my past plans this year, Sunday is not happening. But I am going home on Tuesday and will be in sunny sunny Dubai on Wednesday morning.
Yesterday, my classmates made me cheesecake and coconut balls as a way to say goodbye. Last week, they met me for lunch at a yummy Greek Cafe. They are the sweetest bunch of people. I’m going to miss them so much and it absolutely sucks that I won’t be experiencing all this placement time with them. But sometimes, God has other plans and you have to take into stride those plans and make the best of a bad situation.
Tonight, the housemates and I are going out with the boys to celebrate a belated birthday and for my last big night out. I forsee an awesome night with a lot of laughs, so much fun and feet pain that I will accept happily.
I love my friends.
I’ve been back in Melbourne for almost a week and I think I’m leaving again.
Either to go back home or to go on the most exciting adventure to date. As of right now, things are so up in the air. I’ve given myself an ultimatum. After Sunday, my mind is made up.
I’m so grateful that I’m surrounded by people who love me. People who, no matter what happens, will stand by me. Someone told me once:
Words can be a source of strength when they come from people who love and care about you.
I miss Dubai and Singapore and everyone in it. I’ll see them soon, but until then, pictures are what keep me going. Enjoy
alhas asked: Just because you went to Dubai, doesn't mean you can disappear on us like that! :P How are you?
Lol! Sorry! Too many things to do, not enough time.
First paper tomorrow. Second paper on Wednesday and last paper on Friday.
And then..
.. DUBAI! Finally! Some heat, okay, a lot of heat! Beaches! The most delicious food in the world! And seeing my people!
Can’t wait!
Now, if only I could concentrate on my lectures!
Anonymous asked: What's your perfect sandwich?
Turkey or grilled chicken on Wholegrain or Rye. With lots of salad and a little bit of honey mustard.
On this day, I would like to say:
1. A massive thank you to my amazing housemates! To the one who knocked on my door with the most worried look on her face in order to lure me out to the living room AND who also lied to me about why she was up so late. To the other who stayed up and took ghastly pictures of me even though she has an exam in a few hours!
But an OVERALL HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL of my housemates, dog included, who made me apple pie, homemade ice cream, surrounded it with tea candles and sang to me to celebrate the beginning of my 22nd birthday.
2. To my family, who sat online and skyped, completely confused by the time differences and sang me happy birthday in 3 languages!! I can’t wait to see all of you SOOOOO sooon!!
3. To my cousin and her fiance, who took me out for dinner before the special day and gave me presents, thank you guys so much! Meant the world to me!
4. Finally, to all those who have wished me happy birthday online/on facebook/via phone message, thank you soo much! I’m sorry if I missed your calls, I was outside eating apple pie and taking pictures!
I have the most amazing people in my life :)
choccielove asked: I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts.
Do you have some?
Indeed I do! They’re all sitting in a row! Which one would you like?
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All the TV series that I watch have all finished and Thank God. If not, I would never get any studying done. But there’s a new series that my housemates and I have started watching: Modern Family.
They’re quick half hour episodes and it’s hilarious. The plot is really witty and cunning. And the good thing is I don’t have to download it, so I just watch it after Masterchef every Tuesday night. Right during dinner. Perfect timing.
If you’ve heard about it but not sure whether it’s good or not, the tagline should make the decision for you:
One big (straight, gay, multi-cultural, traditional) happy family.
If you’ve missed any episodes or want to start watching, you can do so here.
Happy watching :)
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