>50 million cm from Le Home

Salam 'alaik...

 I am here, typing in my new room situated in a mahallah in the boring land of IIUM Kuantan. How I really wish that I'm studying in Gombak instead (still taking Pharmacy), instead of being stuck here in the far away land of the eastern region, away and awaaayyy from the land of Merong Mahawangsa. No offence to the 'native people' of Kuantan. Kuantan is more developed than Sungai Petani, in my parents and siblings' opinions. It's just that it's so so so far away from home. You see? And I'm not going to take back my words which said 'IIUM Kuantan is boring' for it is indeed... Boring. *put hands over chest dramatically*

As contrary to a particular blog post which I have posted one year ago, I am not going to rant about how 'homesick-ish' am I feeling. Why is that so? The answer is, ladies and gentlemen, I DO NOT HAVE ANY FEELING OF HOMESICK AT ALL AND THIS IS VERY EXTRAORDINARY AS MY FAMILY MEMBERS REGARD ME AS A 'FAMILY-WOMAN' LOL.

The more peculiar thing is that, I even felt (feel) really excited and enthusiastic upon starting my brand new 3rd year study in the land of the nerds! This is really astonishing, isn't it?

After unpacking my bags and boxes, I have discovered several things
1. 'Unpacking' is indeed an easier work as compared to 'packing them all in boxes'.
2. I couldn't find my camera charger which I thought I brought it home but couldn't find it at home and so I thought it was left in IIUM in one of the boxes which later turned out to be untrue as well sigh so I'm gonna hunt for the charger in ecm or whatever store sigh sigh.
3. I lost my spoon. I is sad. I loveth that spooneth. :((

Oh yes, how I lost my homesick feeling.

a) To tell the truth, I felt the homesickness about 2 weeks before returning to UIA. Haha.  I could say that the feeling had been drained over until none is left by the time I returned to UIA. That is the first reason.

b) The second reason is that, I am very determined to make my parents proud by giving my very best for this semester. And I know Allah is helping me and He wants me to succeed as well! In other words, I know that Allah is together with me on this journey towards success. I don't really feel alone then. :D
Also, I have re-watched Dae Jang Geum during the semester holidays and I was (am) struck by her perseverance and diligence. After watching the whole series, I could derive a conclusion:

Just focus on your goal straight ahead, don't think of the things on your left and right that tried to distract you and pulled you away from your path towards your goal. In this case, the 'things' could be emotional feeling and all those negative stuffs.

So, I am going to make Jang Geum my inspiration! YEAH!! LOL.

c) I good-naturedly told my brother that whatever it is 'I can always come back homeee' *sings Jason Mraz's songs*



93 million miles from the Sun, people get ready get ready,
'cause here it comes it’s a light, a beautiful light, over the horizon into our eyes
Oh, my my how beautiful, oh my beautiful mother
She told me, "Son in life you’re gonna go far, and if you do it right you’ll love where you are
Just know, that wherever you go, you can always come home"

240 thousand miles from the Moon, we’ve come a long way to belong here,
To share this view of the night, a glorious night, over the horizon is another bright sky
Oh, my my how beautiful, oh my irrefutable father,
He told me, "Son sometimes it may seem dark, but the absence of the light is a necessary part.
Just know, you’re never alone, you can always come back home"

You can always come back…back…

Every road is a slippery slope
There is always a hand that you can hold on to.
Looking deeper through the telescope
You can see that your home’s inside of you.
Just know, that wherever you go, no you’re never alone, you will always get back home


Indeed, Jason Mraz's '93 Million Miles' had managed to lift up my spirit, to even inspire me to do my best in what I do (so that I'd end up loving it LOL) and....

Whatever happens, wherever I am, I would remind myself that I still have Allah, I still have my family and that I could always come back home (or home(family) will come to me when I need it- it happens once.

So Sarah, you have your family to turn to, why should you be sad/feel homesick? Haha. Have faith that Allah will look after your family and that whenever you're alone in a faraway land without any of your family members with you, He will always be there *sings Maher Zain's song*

In return for the countless bounties and blessings that Allah had bestowed on me (and that includes the wonderful blessing of having a loving, complete family), I'm going to give my very best, to utilize my utmost capability, to express my gratitudes by studying hard, to help the less fortunate; those who are not as fortunate as I am.

 I know that I can do it. Insya-Allah. Amiin.. Please pray for me, everyone. :D

Bought Haruki Murakami's 1Q84!!! :D

Different cover, though.