Adventure of a Lifetime

 Salam.

I just back from Coldplay concert in Singapore and it was like dream come true. I have been dreaming to go to their concert since I was a teenager (not that I am no longer teenager now) and to be able to attend the concert with my siblings was cherry on top.

Back then, I used to reject the idea that I am lucky when my mother told to me to be more grateful because God has gifted a lot to me. In contrary, I thought that there are a lot more things or wishlist that I have yet to receive from Allah. Come to think again now, midlife phase, my mother was absolutely right. The biggest blessing in my life, was Islam. Being a Muslim and believe in God and the afterlife are constant reality check for me everytime I was feeling low. This too shall pass, the pain that I am enduring now will be greatly rewarded later, the anger that I am suppressing now will elevate me later. 

Second is family, my family - we are fairly close and everyone is the biggest supporter to each other - siblings for the reckless act and parent for the more matured theme. 

Third is health of course, when I was in my 20s, I used to feel like 30 is such a big number and I shall start doing anything that will benefit me during my retirement age consistently. That was fasting on Monday and Thursday. I have been delaying that act for few years now and I think I can no longer afford any delay, so I made a pact with my friend to do it too and may Allah ease everything. 

Forth, are my beloved friends. My sister said that most of my friends are a high quality one, reliable and kindhearted. Alhamdulillah, my friends are another blessing Allah gifted me. 

Fifth, is my chances and ability to learn new things when I want to. I started my pilates class a year ago and loving it and Insha Allah will try to consistently attend the class every week. I started learning French too and hopefully I will be able to speak the language in few years time. 

Bye.