The good days

It happens! We all go through it a few times a year, some less than others... That phase when you feel like you are stuck and can't go anywhere... can't breathe... don't know what to do... etc. etc. You get my drift. Do you not?

So, I've been having many of those kind of days lately. I think it's Sydney and the loneliness just getting to me. Add to that the summerless/sunless summer and being jobless for the past month...

However, things gradually seem to be taking a turn for the better... well, it seems soon that some of the things that I have been planning, contemplating are going to start happening soon... Inshaallah. So I am getting pretty excited, hyped up and all, and cannot sleep. Literally! The past few weeks I have been sleep deprived, but it's worth it. Not long to go now. I will update very soon inshaallah once it is 100%, and also just wanted to note that I will be announcing the Islamic Design House abaya winner tomorrow inshaallah.

I genuinely feel that the good days are coming soon inshaallah. I can feel it... In relation to the topic of this blog post, all I ask from Allah is that... while my desires seem to be happening... may He make it khayr for me... as not everything we want brings happiness all the time.

So yup! Just wanted to share that. :))

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In between hope and fear

When I was a child, we were taught to fear Allah, to fear our parents and other elders, to fear our teachers, to fear our bosses.. you name it... anyone above us were made to be feared...

Then towards the end of highschool I became introduced to Islam (even though I am a born Muslim, I never knew much as I don't come from a practicing family) and suddenly it was all about love and hope... the fear was not about punishment, but fear of not being a worthy servant to the Creator... it really is beautiful but I'm not one to explain it so beautifully :)

So, ever since then I have tried to appreciate being in between hope and fear towards my Creator. And now, with things changing in my life....

Oh, since last night a new page has been turned in my life... may it be a good one inshaallah! I am on this path called life on my own now... I am STILL trying to get things sorted out and ready to start anew in Turkey. It seems like the next 2 months or so will keep me busy with just that! I have a lot of ideas... just pop pop popping... me is very excited... very hopeful of my future... but at the same time, very fearful... fearful of the unknown...

The hope is great, but you know, the fear is also great... I believe it is this fear that will be my drive to achieve success inshaallah.

Wish me well... Just wanted to updated as some of you have been asking. :) Further updates will follow up as they come inshaallah. :)

xoxo

Wog Girl soon to be Aussie in Istanbul :)

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Update on life and thingies...

Been a while since I've posted anything decent here.

There have been a lot of things going on, so it has been difficult to find the time to share some of the many things I have been itching to share with you. Ahhh but that is life ain't it!

Some of you who are my friends... personally... some of you who are also on my FB or my Turkish blog know what's happening...

After months of thinking, contemplating, calculating, planning... I have finally decided... I am taking time off and away from everything... my life in Australia, my marriage (which is almost 100% to end with divorce), my family, friends, my business (partially)... yeah, basically time out for me in Oz. I'm flying back to Turkey around May-June inshaallah. Will be working and living there for 1 full year inshaallah, and then I will decide whether I will stay in Turkey permanently or return to Oz to continue building my life and future here.

I have not been able to settle anywhere since my father passed away 9 years ago. Even my marriage has not helped me settle... probably because my husband is used to living like a nomad like myself. It hasn't made things better. At age 33, I should be settled down! This is what I plan to PLAN inshaallah within the next year.I hope and pray for the best...

So in the meantime I am having a huge closing down sale to sellout whatever stock I have left... I hope it works out well cos I need to pay off a debt to get going :)))) Once I leave the country, my business will continue online via an official online shop and through my sister who will be selling select and exclusive items from her garage... Things may change and grow (inshaallah) in the future and Allah knows best.

My designs will continue... inshaallah they will be manufactured... slow and steady...

Ahhh too much going on but that should be enough :))) All in all, despite matters seeming bad and sad, I feel relaxed alhamdulillah, my mind, heart and soul feel content, and I am at peace with my decisions. A lot of hard work waiting for me, BUT with help from Allah, everything will be fine. Oh and prayers from you lot will make everything much easier as I am a believer in the power of dua (prayer).

On a lighter note, I think my blog will become more exciting and colourful with me blogging from Turkey. :)))

xoxo

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