Eid Mubarak 2008
Wednesday October 1, 2008
Eleven long months I waited for your arrival. You came, you conquered and you left. I wished you stayed a little longer. You opened up my eyes, my heart, my mind and my soul. You gave me the much needed peace and tranquility that have eluded me. But you left in such a hurry, leaving me once again to wait for your return.
It saddens me deeply to see you go. Emptiness is slowly creeping in, but with newfound strength, I will not let it engulf me. I will not let you down like I did before. Even if I do, you are the one I hope for. Within this short span of time, you have taught me much. Thank you for this much needed redemption. I will wait patiently for you.
Farewell Ramadhan. Hello Syawal. Let this new month lift all the past sorrows and disappointments. Even though I lost someone really dear to me, I learn to re-appreciate the love ones that still cling on to me. Family really take precedence over anything else. I understand this world is a playground and this life is an examination.
He knows I am no saint, far from it. I have lots of vices and done things I am not proud of. But I have the desire to be a better person. A simple step at a time. Give me any road, straight or not. I will tread on slowly this time savouring the view while at it. So what is a new beginning without new resolutions. It is only fitting then. Let this be a reminder to myself.
- Do more good than harm for others and myself.
- Get in shape, grow physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
- Forget all the past sorrows, hurt and pain. Learn from the experience.
- To remember, acknowledge and cherish the good things people do for me.
- Dare to explore new and positive horizons. Love thyself.
- Spend more quality time with family and good friends.
- Acquire that elusive bike license and the eventual scooter.
- Work harder in school to graduate with awesome results.
- Work harder to get in a good workplace and enjoy what I do.
- Play even harder this time while at it too. Be happier
- Read more, watch more movies and listen to more music.
- Save more moolah for rainy days ahead for my family and of my own.
- Cut down on clutter and unnecessary splurging. Buy what I need.
- Be more responsible, patient, loving, forgiving, stronger and wiser.
- Be more grateful and contented for every blessing and day living.
- Live simply, slowly and humbly. Be honest. Be myself.
- Be a better person for myself, my family, of my own and
- Be a better man for my woman. (whoever and where ever you may be)
Sounds alot. It is. I am imperfect like that, but I can do it. Like someone dear used to say,
“it is called perfect imperfections.”
// Filed under: Personal
# amirahlee
Mon Oct 6, 01:45 AM
I’d say, you lived Ramadhan with the best of you. Alhamdullilah. Very proud of you.
Be a better man for your future. Don’t forget your future children and cucu. Because they are the ones who will be praying for you when you’re gone :)
P.S. Yup, another video coming up! :) Soon!