So we were at the police station just now

I hope everyone had a lovely day. I know mine started very well, and ended pretty bad. But I know all that has happened has a silver lining to it. God is Almighty and He does not simply throw bad luck to people for no reason. I believe this is one of the wake up calls He is giving us because He loves us dearly.

Me and my best friend A woke up early in the morning today to hunt down a couple of Jovian Mandagie's Aviraya pieces at Jalan TAR today. We spent two hours in that small, suffocating, humid store. We were so happy that we made a lot of friends there and exchanged many pieces between us (us and all the makcik kakak amoi adik) to find the perfect fit. The rest of the day was fine until the incident happened.

We went for tarawih at the mosque near my place. When we got there, it was already the first rakaat of isya'. Me, being a paranoid person, kept my handbag hidden in the car and only brought my wallet, my phone and my car keys into the mosque. I didn't want to bring my wallet but we had plans after tarawih so I just had to bring it with me. I placed it in front of me on the sejadah so that I can see them. On the other hand, my friend A brought her handbag in and placed it behind her. I had the thought to move her bag in front but I guess I was rushing so I proceeded with the jemaah. Imagine the regret I feel now!

What happened was. . .

During the second rakaat, her phone rang. Just as soon as we gave salam, at the end of fourth rakaat, her phone and her wallet were gone. It happened around 9 o'clock. At 9.15 PM, her bank account was totally emptied. Lucky thief guessed her PIN code correctly. It all happened within 15 minutes.

We went crazy for a while and all our sisters in the mosque were kind enough in trying to calm down the situation.

Although it didn't happened to me, it happened to my best friend and the fact that I was there and I could have prevented it made me feel guilty. The thief was just behind me, I could hear her voice, the feel when there's someone standing behind you. But you just didn't see it coming, you know?

It's Ramadhan, man. How do you stand in the face of Allah, in the mosque, when everyone is performing prayer, and still do your dirty works? How do you live like that? Do you not feel guilt? Do you not feel like human? I'm still overwhelmed and super angry but at the same time, I know that things like this happen everyday, and today it happened to us. What's more crazy? The thief picked up her phone call! It was dreadful to see your friend begging for her 2-month old phone. She would give up all the money in her account but all she wants back is her phone. But as expected, the thief didn't utter a word. All we could hear was the background music. What's more crazy? Her Facebook status is updated with a disturbing message.

To all my blog readers, please be extra careful from now on. Thieves are everywhere and they do not care how many people are surrounding you. Do not write important information such as PIN codes, account passwords, etc in your mobile phones. Do not use your birthday, your IC number or easy digit combination as PIN codes. If it happens to you, please, please block your bank account and credit cards via phone as soon as possible. I honestly do not believe the police can solve this issue so it is up to you to save what you can save.

Ramadhan kareem

Ramadhan al Mubarak to all of my muslim friends! To everyone else, I know you'll enjoy the awesome variety of food at the Ramadhan bazaars. Please don't rip your pockets off just because they're selling all your favourite food. The popiah basah, the kuih onde-onde, the lompat tikam, the laksam, the ayam percik, the tempoyak ikan patin, the sweet savoury pulut panggang (my favourite). The last thing you wanna do during the holly month is to waste. It's a blessed month people, let us all try to be better, but don't just stop there! strive to continue being better :)

Entailing the holly month of Ramadhan is the patiently awaited Eid. Those who have perfectly done their parts during Ramadhan shall feel the utmost joy during Eid, I guarantee that!

Remember the rules of Ramadhan and always remember your nawaitu :)

Paris

Visited the great Eiffel Tower today.

UK bound

I have so many updates but I haven't got the time to sit down and blog. Looking at my schedule, I honestly think I'll only be able to write all the updates probably during Ramadhan.

I'm currently at the cafe area at Fredericton International Airport. But really, it's not an international airport! only domestic flights land and take off here. If you were to go anywhere outside Canada, you'll have to take transits. The only plane that lands here is the Air Canada Jazz! It's like . . . the smallest commercial air craft you've ever seen. So when a storm hits it, ooooooh boy oooh boy you will surely feel it and then your life flashes before your eyes. Some more, sometimes there's not enough space for luggages so they tell you later after landing that your luggage is being left somewhere godknowswhere and will be sent to you a few days after. Imagine bringing home only a toothbrush, a wallet, and maybe a hair tie. Or in my case, tens of panty liners.

I'm bound for London Heathrow airport with connecting flights at Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada) and Keflavik (Iceland). The 8 hour transit at Halifax allows me to walk around the city again. Thank god I have friends there. Seeing my family soon!

Busy bee

Phew, that was a long one. I've been out and about and too busy to even make a short update.

Let's see. . .

Within a month time, I've been to a few events and several places while still doing summer school (core subjects drive me crazy). My ability to multitask is very much tested and I'm glad all turned out well. My housemate, KD graduated with a Chemical Engineering scroll last month and she left Canada for good a few days after the ceremony. The house is never the same again without her. Most importantly, no more lauk pedas and no more blasting music in the morning :( Before she left, we hopped on a rented car to Saint John (a different part of New Brunswick) and toured around Bay of Fundy.

Last weekend I rented a car again, a 2012 Ford Focus to be exact, with superb interior and technology, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. The places here, they're not the average tourist hot spots. How should I put it, they're untouched and painting-like. I must tell you that Canada has made me appreciate nature so much more.

They should go to a different post, don't you think? Okay. I'll stop here.

In a nutshell, it was a month full of joy, sadness, adventure, fun, tension, all jumbled up. And what do you know, July is fast approaching. I'll be separating with many people soon, and by that it also means I'll be seeing many faces that I missed! I hope to meet many new faces too.

I just had my final exam an hour ago and that closes my third year degree. *Crickets* What I need to do now is pack up for my next trip: Montreal, Quebec. I'm not sure where to go after Montreal, either go home or visit my friends in Ontario. I miss them very dearly.

I also need to pack up for my trip to Europe and of course, Malaysia :)