we had a very busy day yesterday. Apparently the new Leeds-ians from Brunei came yesterday from London. And I thought there were only two of them, turned out there were EIGHT of them. I haven't learnt all of their names yet but I'm getting there.
Anyways, they are all undergraduates. Alhamdulillah, with the limited time span, and with their patience and endurance to walk the miles around the university and campus area, sorting out their accommodations and what-nots, and to top it off, we were all fasting, so I take it as a 'ujian', Alhamdulillah, everything went smoothly. We managed to accommodate the three juniors who prefer to stay in a privately rented house rather than the student halls. Alhamdulillah, we have managed to help out as best as we can to make them feel welcome, and we had our sungkai session at Charco's. Perhaps they didn't expect that 'no rice' was available as Charco's is a knock-off (if I may say so) of Nando's - but at a cheaper price ;)
Alhamdulillah as well, the 'tour guides' were very helpful and happy to do it ;) To show the juniors around university area. Big thanks to M, R, G, A and M for helping out with the luggages and transportation.
Today, we went to the city centre since they needed to buy necessary stuff for their rooms. Boy, I remembered when I first came to Leeds last year, I was all alone sorting out what needed for university and for home. I guess being independent is a part of me already that I'd feel suffocated when I'm home where I can't do what I usually do, at my own time and pace without having to worry much about other people. I remember getting lost trying to find the train station, I remember exploring the university area trying to find the library, I remember a lot of things I've learnt about living in Leeds and I guess that's what's got to happen in order for you to experience it yourself.
Sometimes I do get the impression that people think that it's 'easy' to live here. But I gotta say, it depends on how you see it. If you're thinking - easy as in you get to make your own rules - then yes, it is. I love the fact that I have my own room, and I have it to myself, hence I can pray calmly, spend time with myself, and all that jazz. But on the other hand, there's other stuff to worry about, such as paying bills, rent, thinking of what to eat for dinner, buying food stock, having to carry them home (no cars here), this and that... but then that's what makes it so special. It's the experience that counts.
But that's just me ;)
The juniors with R - plus Auntie and Uncle (parents of Zaim (sp?) - I's cousin)
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Anyways, we're home now. Resting.
Somehow, seeing the new juniors coming now makes it more harder to leave Leeds, but at the same time, I can't wait to be home again, especially during Ramadhan because I've missed it for the past three years. I can't wait to wake up during sahur, and I can't wait to go to Pasar Ramadhan (or whatever they call it now) and buy begedils and kueh malaya. YUMS!! More importantly, I can't wait to see my halaqah sisters and join the halaqah!!! YAY!
What's for sungkai later? And what's for sahur tomorrow morning? Teehee.
Have a blessed day, everyone. Allah hafiz.
Kaka Hana: yes ka, I got your contact details in my inbox. Thank you for sending it. Insya Allah, will let you know prior to my departure to London ok. take care ka..
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