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I sent out my thoughts and prayers to Allah.

And so does billions of other people; and even trillions of those sent by djinns, animals, plants, microbes.. Every living, breathing being in this universe pray to Allah. So Allah must be very busy. But yet He keeps on listening. And watching. And warmed your heart just by remembering His names. Because He loves you, and He will never ever desert you.

Countless of prayers and hopes sent out everyday, and yet not even one is overlooked or neglected. If you feel like you're being ignored, it means He has other plans for you. Wether to test your faith, or to be patient, or to teach you to embrace His will, because His plan for you will be much more beautiful than your own. He sees, He listen, and He knows what's on your mind and what's troubling you, for He is closer to you than you own vein.

So have faith, and never give up. But when the time comes for you to actually given up, be grateful. Because Allah has given you a chance to make a new start, and carved a new beautiful path in your life.

Today I'm having a powerful encounter with a very unique, unpredictable and strong character. This character, is so unique and unpredictable, it's like nothing I've ever met before. I thought the world is only in black and white, but they do have greys.

This character is so unique, I can't even decide must I like or hate. And I decide to 10% like, and 90% just abstain. But I tend to like this character.

Anyway, this unique, unpredictable, strong character teaches me something really important.

1. Plan your future well. Plan what you want for your career and your life. Don't put your fate in the hands of others. This is a very strong statement, and I do admire this character for being able to really stand up for this principle. But I do want to be strong and firm like this as well. So maybe I'll try.. :)

We talked a lot, and I say to her, that I thought the only way to get a significant salary and position raise is by moving to another company. But this character said that it doesn't have to be like that. You can go up to the extend of going to your boss, and say to them that you need a raise, and here are the lists of things that I've done. And we can also compare ourselves with others at the same level, saying that we've done something better that this significant others and we'd definitely deserve to get something better.

2. Respect and think highly of yourself. Appreciate yourself, and others will do so also.

3. I am a valuable professional, and a great designer, and I should believe myself on this fact, as others also believe in me. I think this is one of the most flattering things that I've ever heard. This unique character, told me that I should be in a higher position that I have now. Because that's what she thought of me at first, and she felt that I was treated unjustly because I'm in the position that I am now, which should be higher. I already warn you that this character is very strong, and very unpredictable, and these words, coming out of this character, I should say is very flattering and encouraging. I do hope that this character is sincere with this statement, and meant nothing bad.

And anyway, this is the 2nd times that I heard this kind of statement, from an older and experienced and respected souls, so it must meant something right? :) RIGHT! So I must start believing in myself, and things that I can do, and move forward in the speed of light with my life.. :)

A dear friend has left us today. She decided to went back to her hometown, to re-live her dreams back there, and letting go of the so-called international career here. It's her own free choice.

I've been quite close to her. Having went out with her almost every weekends for the past 5 months. She's a good company, and very generous. And one thing I've learn from her, is to never under estimate others, and to always be humble.

She has a senior position in the office. But she never looked down at me, which obviously her junior, several ranks away from her. She always looked and talked to me as someone within her rank, and she makes me feel like I am very well appreciated. For my talents, for my intellectual quality, and for me as a human being.

And I like that feeling. It's very difficult to find a senior like that you know.

I feel like she believes in me, sometimes more that I can believe myself. She always told me that I'll reach her position one day, and that's why I need to prepare myself for that time since now. I was surprised. I never thought that a person like her can say such things to me.

She's truly is a dear friend. And the most important thing is, she believes in me. That's why I'm writing this as a little reminder to myself.

For me, not to forget that I should grew and learn to always be humble and kind, no matter high my position will be.
And secondly, as a reminder, that there's someone who actually believes in me, believe that I can do so many things, and that's why there's no reason that I shouldn't believe in what I can do. Because I CAN. :)

Thank you dear friend.

It's been a short 5 months, but it's been a great 5 months. And I believe that in that short 5 months is never a mistake as you might thought it would be, but a beautiful coincidence arranged by God, for me to learn these beautiful things from you, to meet such a lovely person as you, and for you, to know me, whatever it means to you.

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