Bitter & Sweet

" When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty,

my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup."

This month, the month of January 2018, have been very bitter and sweet for me. (I know) It's just the start of 2018 and there is A LOT going on. Crazzzyyyy!!

Before I start this post, I just feel there is a need to be thankful to Our Creator. Doesn't matter if life is bitter or sweet, we really need to learn how to count our blessings and appreciate the things we have in front of us. We have to be thankful for even the little tiny things we always take granted for. As tiny as being able to wake up this morning and just having another day, a step closer to success and being a better person, also a day closer to death (so be prepared for the hereafter, don't forget!). I've shed a lot of tears this month. I feel there is nothing wrong to just cry and let it all out of your chest. You'll be better and stronger, trust me. I used to think that all these crying make me such a wimp and naturally your head will keep asking, "why are you so weak??". Well, not for 2018 dear heart. Na-ah. As I tear over and over again, my mind was just like "okay heart, let it all out and we can move on already to something even BETTER, AWESOME-er and POSITIVE-er!" I was so determined in my head that I needed to be SO SUPER DUPER POSITIVE in 2018. And I am so proud of myself. *pats back*

I've curved a lot of smiles this month. I feel so excited to share this post as I just feel overwhelmed with the love I received from the people around me. It's a very special month for me as it is my birthday. I realise as years go by, presents mean nothing but (alhamdulillah) I still do get really amazing gifts from the people I love. One thing that captured my heart most was, of course, the birthday messages from the people that mean the most to me. (Those who knew the worst of my story, who knew what I've gone through and were there for me throughout, consistently, from the beginning till now.) These people (you know who you are) are the most precious to me because they have been there for me, they tell me off nicely when I am doing something wrong, advice me and even though they couldn't be there for me every single time, their heartfelt message made me feel like I was LOVED and CARED for. As I grow older, I realise its true that it is not about the quantity but the quality of the friendship and the love you receive. You may have known many people but if you really cherish those who are already in front of you, life will be so much more beautiful.

As much as you think you are lonely, there are people who actually care and love you. They are all a gift from the All-Loving. I can go on about how thankful I am with these people in my life. Just sacrificing time and spending the last week with them is such a blessing. I could really feel sincerely happy and a well needed time to rewind myself. No pretending and just being yourself. No negativity, just positive vibes.

Take time to thank the Most Merciful and the Most Loving. At the end of the day, when you think about it, the one who brought all these people in your life to love you are all from Allah s.w.t. And I can never ever describe how grateful I feel and only Allah knows it.

Lastly, I would thank all the people who took the effort to meet me despite your busy schedule and those who sincerely wrote a long (emotional) text message to me. As much as I feel this much love going all around me, I pray that Allah s.w.t showers all of you MORE and MORE of His love and mercy and may He keep all of you safe in His hands wherever you all are. ♥

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