Rule #82: There’s always more to what the heart feels, what the mind conceives and what words reveal, there is always more to life.

Gold Coast Surfers Paradise, Australia, Feb 2010

I need to start dieting and this will be the first time I’m doing it. Overeating is bad and I feel really guilty about it! I remember reading a poster “If you cannot feed the poor, fast with them.” It’s all about self-control. I’m not going to fast everyday, so most probably I will only eat about two meals per day (of course breakfast is included. That’s a major must for me!). At the same time, I can lose my weight and save money too right?

Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said: ” The most excellent sadaqah consists in your satisfying the hungry stomach.” (Al-Tirmidhi #1946)

I shall stop spending too much money on food and continue doing my part to sedekah more, insya’Allah.

My Dad’s birthday fell on March 15 too and we had family dinner twice, which made me so very happy! Alhamdullilah. (Pictures are in my instagram. Follow me @nadiahlatiff) Although he’s strict and major perfectionist, he is still very supportive in every single thing I do in life and gives me anything I want. What more can a daughter ask for? I pray that Allah continue to bless his heart and allow me to repay him for everything he has done since I was a child. O Allah, grant him the highest level of Jannah. (and send my mother too because she deserves the best.)

I'm still learning how to love myself and be proud of who I am.

Recently my girlfriend and I were talking about our love lives- Oh wait do I even have one? Lol - She asked about my ‘type’ of man I want to marry and I replied, “All my close buddies know a pious man is the biggest turn on for me. A man, who can keep me intellectually stimulated, has an awesome sense of humour and full of energy. A man, who compels my strength and does not doubt my toughness. A man, who has the courage to put aside his ego to treat me like a woman.” Then she started raising her voice, “Yes, that IS the kind of man for you. You fucking deserve way better than whoever you have been with and who you’re with now. Do not fucking settle for anything less than what you fucking deserve. Remember that or I will make you remember that.” Totally did not expect that coming from her. Those words are still ringing loud in my head.

There’s a quote that I stumbled upon few days ago while browsing one of the Islamic blogs, "A man’s heart should be so lost in God that a woman must seek God in order to find him," that still keeps me wondering.

I've been practising playing Blakey- my guitar- again! Who wanna make covers?:)

Quitting my job soon because school’s in two weeks! I’ve never been this excited and nervous for school since like what, 4 or 5 years ago? I’m even planning to go for the orientation. Surprising, much?

I have a few videos to share with all of my readers but I’ll probably post it by the end of this week or next week! It’s really an eye-opening and I advise you to watch them. And I also know that I haven't been posting any new outfits- will do it soon!

I get it already that me and Munah Bagharib look similar. I have nothing against her at all- I think she’s very lovely- But when I ask, “How do I look today?” I don’t expect answers like “You look like munah!” or “That’s so Munah of you!” NEWSFLASH: Munah is not an adjective in my dictionary.

I’m trying to pick up the habit to read again. It’s kind of tough to push myself after months of slacking. I borrowed one of my friends’ book few days ago and I’m only at page 33 today.

I remember funny conversations with W. He's forever calling me a bimbo. The fact that I’m hanging out with an engaged man still scares me a lot but hey he's my good friend since 2 years ago like I've mentioned before. With him around, we are always laughing at our past and I'm constantly learning new things. That's why I treasure him a lot.

W always reminds me about the importance of seeking knowledge. So this is another quote to share and pass on.
"Acquire knowledge, it enables its professor to distinguish right from wrong; it lights the way to heaven. It is our friend in the desert, our company in solitude and companion when friendless. It guides us to happiness, it sustains us in misery, it is an ornament amongst friends and an armor against enemies." Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon his soul)

Today is my girlfriend, Hidayah Rsl’s 19th birthday! It’s amazing really, the first time I met her, I never thought we would be really close girlfriends- We just clicked instantly! She's always been the innocent type of lady and I love her just the way she is. I’ll pray that she will not start clubbing like how she intends to! May God guide her to the truth and bless her with happiness! Miss you girl! Can't wait to see Adam, her newborn baby brother. I hope he's well. Mwuah mwuah.

I love Australia. Can't wait for the time I can finally study there! Insya'Allah.

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