2009

- Boston, MA, 2009 -

The time has finally come for the obligatory end-of-the-year reflection post. Looking at last year's post, I thought that the photo above with the airplane captures 2009 pretty well for me. With the count at 9 at this point, I must have taken more planes this year alone than in my whole life; perhaps I was exaggerating but you get the point.

2009 has been really good and blessed Alhamdulillah--I did finish my thesis on time, albeit not without a lot of pain; I am graduating with my Master's as soon as I submit my thesis electronically; I did get several offers for PhD programs and now, I have just survived my first semester as a PhD student. :) My first conference went superbly well, Alhamdulillah, and I have an open invitation to give a talk in Italy, which I fully intend to take up, Insya-Allah. Whilst my sleeping habits still remain much to be desired, I have met so many kind people and made such wonderful friends, especially since my move to the States.

So with 2009 being surprisingly pleasant and trouble-free, I can only pray that 2010 be that and better. May Allah SWT continue to look after me as He has done thus far, and bless me with spiritual peace, guiding me along the right path in every decision I make, and as an added bonus, to a soulmate, Aamiin.

Here's to a wonderful and blessed 2010, and may everyone find love, riches, and wisdom. :)