Alhamdulillah, Uda Aqsho managed to finish his first year of elementary school

 Alhamdulillah, today is the day for picking up the final report for my oldest son from SD IT Adzkia. I am extremely proud of him, especially considering he successfully completed his first year of elementary school. All praise be to Allah. I also want to express my heartfelt appreciation to my dearest AoM. I understand the challenges you have faced, particularly over the past four months. My love, you have done an outstanding job and achieved something truly valuable. I deeply appreciate your efforts, and may Allah grant you the best rewards for your hard work.

This is certainly not an easy task, as things are no longer the same as before. Uda will indeed experience some changes, as his ustadzah mentioned to you. However, with the help of Allah, we will strive to overcome these challenges and make Uda's journey more joyful. Our goal is to instill in him a strong spirit for learning, resilience against negative influences from his peers, and to raise him as a better son—an anak soleh.

Thank you for being our best support systems. Mama Payakumbuh, Mama Padang, Kakek Padang, Om Randa, and all the other handsome Ooms. And especially to the little funny and righteous boy, little brother Rasyid. May Allah shower His love upon all of you more and more. Ameen. YRA (Yaa Robbal 'Alamin).

Umpteenth Ielts test for Angel

Today, my beloved Angel took her IELTS test for the umpteenth time. This time, I felt exceptionally nervous. My mind was preoccupied with thoughts about her. Was she able to reach the test venue on time? There was a slight disturbance in the morning when my younger brother overslept and couldn't be reached through phone or WhatsApp. He was supposed to drive Angel in the morning. Fortunately, Angel managed to book a GoCar. Alhamdulillah.

It's already 11:34, which means the time allocated for the written test is about to end. Angel has her speaking test this afternoon. I sincerely hope she performs well. I pray to Allah to assist her and bless her with the desired score to secure the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) and scholarship. Ameen, may it be granted.

The pain and struggle endured in making the efforts will outweigh the pain of regret that you may experience later on

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As humans, we are aware of our limitations. Sometimes we feel incredibly positive and radiate positive vibes to those around us. However, there are other times when we feel upset and experience fluctuating moods. During these moments, we may become excessively negative individuals, prone to getting angry with others even over trivial matters. In some cases, the people we direct our anger towards are unaware of their mistakes.

In certain instances, we are capable of perceiving the world with an open mind, acknowledging our weaknesses without blaming ourselves. We are able to uplift our spirits and move forward after experiencing setbacks.

However, in other instances, we often view our mistakes as triggers that worsen our state. We struggle to transform adverse circumstances into opportunities for personal growth and improvement.

These observations are based on my own experiences as a human, but they may not necessarily apply universally to others.

So, how can we maintain a positive outlook and prevent our negative side from bringing us down? I am still in the process of discovering the best approach. However, I have come across a few strategies that may be helpful. Firstly, dedicating more time to worshiping and connecting with God. Additionally, identifying certain factors that can serve as motivations to steer us towards the right path.

It is important to note that these actions will not make the obstacles magically disappear. Nevertheless, believe me when I say that they will provide you with the strength necessary to face the challenges head-on and transform them into conquerable hurdles. Ultimately, the pain and struggle endured in making these efforts outweigh the pain of regret that you may experience later on.

complicated day

Today was a bit complicated for me.

I engaged in some self-reflection and focused on cultivating a positive mindset within myself. However, I arrived late at the campus due to a housing management inspection that required access to all rooms.

At my workstation, I noticed my fellow first-year Ph.D. students engaged in a lengthy conversation. I couldn't help but wonder how they found so much time to socialize.

These circumstances made me feel somewhat insecure. Was I being foolish for needing to put in extra effort to prepare the confirmation document while others seemed to have an abundance of leisure time to chat with one another?

Right topic for right person

 Ah, Nal. You always fail to keep something just for yourself. I know that your intentions are good. You want to explain everything so that others fully comprehend and understand. You strive to provide them with integral knowledge on the issue, ensuring they don't misinterpret anything.

However, my friend, you make mistakes in some areas. Not everything needs to be known by other people, and they may not even need to understand it. Trust me, Nal, they have their own significant problems to deal with. Sometimes, they don't even have the time to think about it.

So, practice, my friend.

Share only the important points with others. Avoid sharing excessive information, especially those that only concern you. Practice communicating the right things to the right person. Not everyone is receptive to every topic, including your family, wife, and friends. They deserve not to be burdened with your problems. Try finding the appropriate person to confide in, and remember that what's right for one topic may not be suitable for another. For example, discussing topic A with your wife is appropriate, but not for topic B. Topic B is better suited for friend 1. And the topic you discussed with friend 1 is not the concern of friend 2, 3, or your wife, and so on.

Does it seem complicated, my friend?

Well, that's the reality.

But in truth, just practice and don't push yourself, right?

Enjoy the process. You will make mistakes here and there, so what?

After all, humans are not perfect, though. :)

Dear Nal, you have done great things

Dear Nal,

You have done great things. You have achieved something valuable. Don't be sad that much.

You did a good job. What you have now is the dream of many other people.

Just hold on a little longer. Like every moment we have gone through before, just push yourself to maximize your strength. 

And keep smiling as always.

Don't you remember? 

Your smile is very nice, isn't it? 

Your eyes are also very sharp and powerful. 

We have heard people talk about these two aspects of yours.

So keep smiling and look ahead with power. Don't be too sad. Everything will be fine. 

And remember, Allah will always be there.

self consensus for sharing good things

#Morning_english

Hmm... Being under pressure in the workplace has led to a stronger bond among us. Experiencing the same feelings often leads us to engage in long chats just to share what others have done to us. Through these conversations, we can transform our suffering into a humorous topic to chat about.

However, at times, I believe it spreads negative vibes. So, I remind myself to actively choose silence and not feel the need to share everything. I will try to only share good news and things that are useful to others. Bismillah.

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Push myself to write english post. 

To practice, I will type in chatGPT. And then ask it to check the grammar and improve the english.