Alhamdulillah

Assalaamu Alaikum :)

Okay, so obviously I won't be updating that birthday post of mine hehe Which is too bad because it would have been a real nice post. Oh vell, I guess it just was not meant to be *sigh*

Alhamdulillah ... I just completed my first year of teaching :D

Honestly, I cannot believe it's over already. Yesterday was my last day with all my students and it was the most saddest day of my life :( I think I'm in a little bit of depression. Kindergarten students are tough but when you stop and think, they're so cute and precious masha'Allah. They always kept me entertained with their stories. This one girl would always tell me about her bunny at home and how it always scratches and bites her. When she gave me a gift, she drew a picture of me, herself and the bunny! haha It was so cute.

I got such wonderful gifts too, I was so surprised. The parents are so kind and sweet to me, I truly feel blessed ... alhamdulillah. I thought it was really nice for one of the parents to invite me to my student's birthday party this summer .. aww! Apparently he wants me to come so I will definitely make it for that ;) Then again, I might have second thoughts because of what one parent told me. She said last summer, the previous teacher attended one of the birthday parties and whenever the kids would get into a fight ... instead of running to their own parents, they would go straight to their teacher saying, "Teacher! Teacher! So-and-so isn't sharing!" Oh gosh, do I really want to be hounded again ..? Aww I think I would, just one more time during the summer hehe

Their graduation was on Wednesday and that was so adorable to witness! We had most of the students perform a little song for the parents. It's called I Look I See by Yusuf Islam. Such a nice song, masha'Allah ... we had hand actions and everything :D They really enjoyed it. We also created little graduation caps.

Today was my clean-up day in the classroom. My desk was in dire need of it. Even though I missed the kids terribly at the school, it was still nice to have a day to myself and just to do things that I need to around my classroom. Sometimes, time just flies by you ...

I'm going to share some cute pictures during our last few weeks at the school:

We did a Mice Unit (eww) and we all made mouse visors and visited the other classrooms :)

This is hilarious ... my student drew a picture of us and she told me that the one with the red hair was me. Then she stared at me for a while and went back to her seat. She came up to me again and added my nose ring haha Too cute!

That's about it! Now ... FINALLY, my summer has begun and I can FINALLY sleep in! Yay! I have been looking forward to this for a looooong time. I'll be pretty busy with weddings and such so I will be well entertained.

Hellloooooo Summer holidays!

Pathetic me ...

Assalaamu Alaikum

I had a post in mind to write here about how my birthday went but I have become too distracted to write it at this moment. I made a cake for myself :)

I had to post it since it's the only thing that is making me smile right now.

Insha'Allah I'll complete this post soon :) so stay tuned!

*~ 24 ~*

Assalaamu Alaikum :)

IT'S 12:30 am!

SQUEEKY

IS

24 YEARS OLD!

oOoOoOo

No, I am not that excited about my birthday haha Just really wanted to do that.

There's just something about that age. I don't like the sound of it *grr*

Anyways, I think back to everything I have gone through, have accomplished in these years of my life and I must say, I am so pleased with myself. Ever since I was little, there were certain things I wanted to attain for myself and I feel I have finally done so with most of them. Allah Subhanahu wa ta'ala has blessed me with another year in this world and insha'Allah I will do my best to make this year more fulfilling than the last.

I feel like a grown-up. I think that is why this age is taking a while to settle with me. I will always consider myself young and silly and immature at times because it makes me feel youthful :) It is so important to keep yourself entertained and happy. But I have come to realize that I'm not a little girl anymore (even though I still look like I'm 16 and am still mistaken for one, which, is not a complaint ;) )

I am so happy with where my life is taking me. I don't ever question myself: "Where is my life going? What am I doing with myself?" It is such a blessed feeling. I feel I am blessed because of the opportunities Allah Swt has provided me with and I am using them to the best of my abilities. My professional life is showing strengths in me which I did not realize existed. Teaching Kindergarten students has not only taught me so much about children, but most importantly ... life. How to deal with everyday situations. It is all related. This is the first time I feel age is actually making me wiser tee hee Alhamdulillah. I have been expanding my knowledge upon Islam on a regular basis and it really is a spiritual high. Subhana'Allah, I have always wanted to better myself as a Muslimah and I actually feel I am doing so. I am sure anyone would understand what a great feeling that is. I have a beautiful family and relatives, which I have now realized look out for me a great deal. Oh, and the love of my life! The gym. I am so proud of myself for going so regularly. I thought I would be good for the first month and then just drop it after that but the results I have been seeing encourages me to continue. It not only helps you physically, but mentally as well. It really makes you feel good! haha That reminds me of something one of my co-workers said about her brother making up his own motto for the gym: "Get a life ... at GoodLife" ...

I have been expressing myself through this blog for a couple of years now. And I feel it is time to give it a break. I will not be terminating the blog, of course not, it's too special to me to do such a thing :) hehe But, updates are not to be expected unless something crazy happens in my life and I'm just dying to share it with friends/strangers haha Knowing me, that only happens about once every few months. I won't be going through this transition abruptly, but gradually, insha'Allah. Now that I'm thinking of writing in here less, in the next couple of months I will just flood it with posts ... la la la ...

I feel it will be a good year, insha'Allah. Even if the number does not really appeal to me hehe I will make this year a wonderful one :)

Oh, 24 .... what do you have in store for me?