My Intentions for 2008
Goals for 2008 (the last year of my twenties):
1. I am making my intention to make Hajj. Insh'Allah, I will be invited by Allah (swt) to perform the Hajj this upcoming year. I am making preparations now to do so, but we all know that I plan and Allah (swt) plans, so if it is His will that I make Hajj this year, then I will be ever so willing to do so.
2. Insh'Allah, I will continue my studies at Trinity University in an effort to complete my degree by the Fall of 2009. I pray that I will continue to work hard towards A's and not A-'s (that is if they can be avoided by any means beyond my own...sorry, I'm still a little bitter about that).
3. I pray that I become a better person all around...more patient, more giving, more considerate, more active, more loving, more aware, more willing, more faithful, more self-less, more joyous, more understanding, more open (when necessary)...just more of everything that is beneficial for me and those around me...
4. I pray that I FINALLY get back into the classroom. This entire process has been soooooo slow. I keep seeing the light, but I feel like this is an extremely long tunnel.
5. I guess I should put something in here about finding a mate, but the way I see it, that's up to Allah (swt) since He is the one who puts love between the hearts of men. So if it is my time, then I shall welcome whoever he may be with open arms. In the meantime, I'll focus on the other things on this list.
6. After reading number 5, I pray that I become more positive about the whole finding my mate process :).
7. I intend to read more. I used to read a LOT. I've gotten away from that and need to start again.
8. As I get closer to 30, my tolerance for crap gets shorter and shorter....nothing much I can do about that, so I just pray that the crap I encounter in 2008 is cut to 1/4 of what it was in 2007.
9. I pray that I meet new and exciting people who can only be beneficial to me and vice versa...
10. I pray that I have fewer moments where I believe that this "good-girl thing" is seriously overrated...
Well, these are all I can think of at the moment. If I think of some more, I'll just come back and add them. I pray that all the readers have a wonderful new year and meet the goals they have set for themselves. I'm off to enjoy this last day of 2007...
Happy 19th Birthday, Marlotte!!
This good girl thing...
is seriously overrated.....
Update
I've been missing in action from this blog, and I truly apologize. Life is just big fun right now and I haven't been able to stop and write. So, here is my update:
I have successfully completed my first semester of grad school. I was a little disappointed because one of my teacher's gave me an A- which put my GPA at 3.85 instead of 4.0. That really pissed me off. She is known at the school as one of those hard teachers who doesn't give A's to students. I just hate when teachers don't grade fair when they are trying to keep their reputation of being a hard teacher. Really sucks cause I worked my BUTT off in that class. The thing that really sucks is she teaches another class I have to take. I'm praying for a new teacher by that time.
I went to visit a great friend of mine in TX. I truly enjoyed my time there with her and her family. The one thing I love about friends living in different states is it gives you a reason to travel. I miss ya'll and vow to return to ride those rollercoasters!!!
I have the day off today due to the Christmas holiday. I had yesterday off as well. This is my mini-vacation before school starts again. I'm ready for semester #2.
Tiffany & Co.
I got my first Tiffany & Co. gift! It's going to be a wonderful year! The blue box and white ribbon has entered my life and I am toooooooooooooo happy! Oh, yes, this is going to be a great year!
My co-workers threw me a surprise birthday party at work. They all pitched in and got me a Tiffany & Co. gift card. It came in the prettiest box with the white ribbon. I didn't even want to open it. It just amazed me that they would do something like that. If anyone read my blog a while ago where I was "Tagged", you may remember why this has excited me so.
This year is starting off great! The snow came on my b-day, I'm finishing my first semester in grad school, I'll have my classroom before the end of the year, I got the blue box and a white ribbon, I'm going to Texas next week to visit a friend who is dearly missed, I have family and friends who are absolutely amazing...I'm thankful and I'm happy....life is great!
Winter Wonderland!
My birthday brought the Winter Wonderland! :) I always call the first day it snows "The Winter Wonderland". It's snowing in DC and it's so pretty. I'm 29, can you believe it? It's only 11:50 am, and I've already gotten signs that 29 is going to be a great year:
Sign 1: The Winter Wonderland came today!! I always love the first day it snows every year, and this year it's on my B-day! Great present!
Sign 2: Morris Chestnut was an in-studio guest on 93.9 this morning! I listen to 93.9 every morning on my way to work and, this morning, I smiled the entire way.
Sign 3: I received Happy Birthday wishes from my family, friends, and my wonderful co-workers! I'm thankful to Allah (swt) for all of you! Thank you for all the Birthday wishes!!
I'm doing something a little different this year. For my birthday, I decided to give my little cousins an Xbox 360 game system. They have wanted one since it came out, and Monday, I finally broke down and bought them one. They don't know I have it yet, but I'm going to give it to them today. I think seeing their reaction tonight will be the best birthday present I can get today.
I am thankful for the people I've met, the things I've done, and the lessons I've learned for the past 28 years. I'm looking forward to the people I have yet to meet, the things I have yet to do, and the lessons I have yet to learn. I can truly look back and say that Allah (swt) has truly blessed me, and for that I am truly and forever grateful.
Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me-eee, Happy Birthday to Me...and many more.........
Can't Say No
It never fails. The moment I get ten million assignments and have my perfect plan on how to complete them all in a timely manner, folks always come with the extra stuff they'd like me to do for them. Ok, so this is the last week of classes. I have a project due on Thursday, an online final to complete by Dec. 9th, and an in-class final on Dec. 11th. Thursday's project required a LOT of work, which I don't mind at all because the assignment is fun, but like I said, it's a LOT of work. I've noticed that the more people watch me work, they figure I don't have enough work to do and MUST ask me to do something for them as well. Don't get me wrong, I love to help my fellow man, but when I'm working on serious projects and folks come with their extra work and THEIR deadlines, my heart begins to beat a little faster. BUT, I figured out why they do it.....because they know I won't say no. As much as my brain is screaming, "WHAT THE HELL? I HAVE MY OWN WORK TO DO!" I hear my mouth saying, "Sure, I'll do it." My brain and my heart are at war. I just have to laugh at myself. BUT, I can't complain because when I help others reach their deadlines, Allah (swt) always blesses me to successfully meet my own. It never fails, and for that, I am grateful.
