I haven't wrote a post about Australia so here it comes, I flew all way to Canberra back in March, and it was a really unforgettable boring flight. But once we touched down in Canberra, and took a taxi I was looking at the city, and I was so shocked that I told my sister "Take me home!".
You'd probably think that I saw something very serious but it wasn't, all that stunned me was the fact that Canberra is a very quiet city and very... country-like? I guess. Oh well! It all went okay with me with time ;p My days with dad and sister here were amazing. I loved how we didn't only do my business, but we also went on tour just like how tourists do.
There is so much to say for example, we went to the "National zoo and aquarium" and saw the leopards, penguins, bears, monkeys, tigers, lions, and kangaroos, much more that I can remember! It was really fun I didn't think that I would enjoy it that much <3 Also we went to the "Australian National Botanic Gardens" were I saw many different kind of plants, and flowers. It was breathtaking, and my dad loved it more than I expected haha.
There isn't so many tourist locations, though I would advice you to go to "Lake Burley Griffin". Its absolutely astonishing and beautiful. You can also rent a boat (only in summer I think) and can go around the lake! You will love it trust me. Also there is the "National Libary of Australia"where there is so many books about the history of Australia, and other categories in "dancing", "maps"and "music" .. etc.
In the end all am going to say is that Australia is a beautiful country, and if you want to take a nice quiet vacation in the countryside, then come to Canberra. There are at least 103 places to visit, Don't miss them out ;)
Monday, April 8, 2013
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Part-time Job-er?
Back in December or even before, I was looking for a part-time job to kill my spare time. After applying for many companies like ZAIN telecom company, quality net company, GUST university and VIVA I finally got a job at ZAIN! I was so happy that they called me even though it was the end of december but I accepted it anyways ;)
My first day at work was fun because my friend was actually there to teach me how to call ZAIN clients, at first I laughed so hard because well every first try ends up as a total "fail". But overall it was fun working and having breaks with my friend <3 those days were amazing and I still miss those days. After 2 weeks if my memory serves me right my friend had to leave work for some circumstances she had and I was left to work alone. It wasn't bad to be alone because I tend to be a total workaholic if I'm free, though a good company wouldn't be bad too.
I remember myself spending 2-3 weeks just working non-stop that I even didn't try to get to know anyone around me haha. until mid february if I'm not wrong my boss moved my working place to another... place? LOL! again I was this girl who wouldn't even move an inch to look around or even have a break to eat or go to the bathroom, cause in my mind I was telling myself "Finish the job, finish the job"! Sometimes I feel like a robot which can't stop working even if it wanted to.
One day I came early and I found food on my desk and the employees are actually standing and eating near it! well you can imagine my shock when I saw all of that. Once they saw me they were laughing and apologising to me and told me to use another desk and I thank god that I'm a flexible person who can work wherever the place is. I was preparing my laptop, papers and everything then the head of the "place" came in asking me "why are you so quite? we didn't hear your voice at all, I'm surprised that a part-time job girl like you isn't socialising". haha well she does have a point I'm not going to write everything she said but I told her that I'm originally a VERY shy person ((as many of you already now that)) she said no need to be shy we are all here for you!
I was so happy cause I knew back then that I have people to talk to at least, instead of facing the laptop 5 hours straight with no breaks :') after what the head of the "place" said the employee (A), well I'm going to name him like that cause they are so many, opened a conversation with me talking about my scholarship, my major and almost anything really, that man can talk about everything ((ma sha allah)) he was one of the people I enjoyed talking to everyday afterwards. Then employee (R) she was the most amazing person ever ever ever! ((I can repeat the words as much as I can its my blog, don't complain <.<)) she was the one who introduce herself to me, tried to talk to me from time to time even before I moved to their section. she was so inspiring and have always supported me and words wouldn't even be fair to describe her <3
And there was employee (N) what can I say about him? LOL. what is there not to say? I remember the first time he walked straight ahead telling me "Do you love anime?" like out of nowhere!!! I was so surprised to find someone who loves watching animes like me :') and there was employee (O), I'm just going to say one sentence "HE IS AMAZING BECAUSE HE LOVES ONE PIECE. PERIOD.". Haha X'D All I am going to say is that my days were much much much fun with all of them, not only the employees (A), (R), (N) and (O) but all of them. I can't explain more of my experience because it would be so long :(
But all I'm going to say is that those days were unforgettable and I have learned so much from each one of them. I'm thankful that I had this opportunity to meet many different kind of personalities, learn to be open and social and to be responsible. I thank you all for welcoming me as one of you because you made my waking up in the early morning worth while <3 We were family and we will always be <3
Much love xo
My first day at work was fun because my friend was actually there to teach me how to call ZAIN clients, at first I laughed so hard because well every first try ends up as a total "fail". But overall it was fun working and having breaks with my friend <3 those days were amazing and I still miss those days. After 2 weeks if my memory serves me right my friend had to leave work for some circumstances she had and I was left to work alone. It wasn't bad to be alone because I tend to be a total workaholic if I'm free, though a good company wouldn't be bad too.
I remember myself spending 2-3 weeks just working non-stop that I even didn't try to get to know anyone around me haha. until mid february if I'm not wrong my boss moved my working place to another... place? LOL! again I was this girl who wouldn't even move an inch to look around or even have a break to eat or go to the bathroom, cause in my mind I was telling myself "Finish the job, finish the job"! Sometimes I feel like a robot which can't stop working even if it wanted to.
One day I came early and I found food on my desk and the employees are actually standing and eating near it! well you can imagine my shock when I saw all of that. Once they saw me they were laughing and apologising to me and told me to use another desk and I thank god that I'm a flexible person who can work wherever the place is. I was preparing my laptop, papers and everything then the head of the "place" came in asking me "why are you so quite? we didn't hear your voice at all, I'm surprised that a part-time job girl like you isn't socialising". haha well she does have a point I'm not going to write everything she said but I told her that I'm originally a VERY shy person ((as many of you already now that)) she said no need to be shy we are all here for you!
I was so happy cause I knew back then that I have people to talk to at least, instead of facing the laptop 5 hours straight with no breaks :') after what the head of the "place" said the employee (A), well I'm going to name him like that cause they are so many, opened a conversation with me talking about my scholarship, my major and almost anything really, that man can talk about everything ((ma sha allah)) he was one of the people I enjoyed talking to everyday afterwards. Then employee (R) she was the most amazing person ever ever ever! ((I can repeat the words as much as I can its my blog, don't complain <.<)) she was the one who introduce herself to me, tried to talk to me from time to time even before I moved to their section. she was so inspiring and have always supported me and words wouldn't even be fair to describe her <3
And there was employee (N) what can I say about him? LOL. what is there not to say? I remember the first time he walked straight ahead telling me "Do you love anime?" like out of nowhere!!! I was so surprised to find someone who loves watching animes like me :') and there was employee (O), I'm just going to say one sentence "HE IS AMAZING BECAUSE HE LOVES ONE PIECE. PERIOD.". Haha X'D All I am going to say is that my days were much much much fun with all of them, not only the employees (A), (R), (N) and (O) but all of them. I can't explain more of my experience because it would be so long :(
But all I'm going to say is that those days were unforgettable and I have learned so much from each one of them. I'm thankful that I had this opportunity to meet many different kind of personalities, learn to be open and social and to be responsible. I thank you all for welcoming me as one of you because you made my waking up in the early morning worth while <3 We were family and we will always be <3
Much love xo
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Letter of an apology
Hello there everyone, I know its been so long since I wrote anything about my life. Well I've been so busy with the travel preparations, hanging out with family and friends, shopping and work. I am not going to lie but it was a very long 2 months for me, it was filled with stress and nerves.
One of the things that I will probably not forget is my days at work, it was fun all day! I will write about it but not now, I am just pointing some few subjects I'm going to write about later ^^ but for now I just wanted to apologise for not writing for you all but guess where am at now? Well you guessed right I'm in AUSTRALIA! hehe C:
I promise I'll be writing about different things but I'm not going to write about Australia anytime soon because I want to see more than I saw in in the past few days that I've spent here. But next week I will! Anyways I just wanted to apologise to all of you my readers for not writing anything and stay tuned for more posts this week 'v'
Laters!<3
One of the things that I will probably not forget is my days at work, it was fun all day! I will write about it but not now, I am just pointing some few subjects I'm going to write about later ^^ but for now I just wanted to apologise for not writing for you all but guess where am at now? Well you guessed right I'm in AUSTRALIA! hehe C:
I promise I'll be writing about different things but I'm not going to write about Australia anytime soon because I want to see more than I saw in in the past few days that I've spent here. But next week I will! Anyways I just wanted to apologise to all of you my readers for not writing anything and stay tuned for more posts this week 'v'
Laters!<3
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED!
As I mentioned in my earlier post "Dreams can change", everyone has a dream and someone of us dream far more ambitious than the others. Well in my example I wasn't satisfied with the education here in my country, thats why I wanted a much better education and future for myself. Let's focus on how I got to where I am. I had a different vision from anyone else, I wanted my future to be bright and I wished to be taught by the best doctors and professors in the world not because of their high statuses and high reputation, no. I wanted to be taught to be the best of the best people in this world, I want to be known, I want to be heard in the future. I want to be able to have a voice that can be heard not only by my country but to be heard by the entire world, thats one of the reasons why I wanted to study abroad.
As no one knows how I got my scholarship to Australia, I was born to a strict overly protected family well in my case my dad is the one who's religious while my mom is protected one. But my mom was easier to be convinced about the idea while on the other hand my dad was the hardest! I remember I was studying for my finals right before I finish my senior year, I remember telling him that I wish to study abroad but he just answered me with "No, it's a tough". Which means no you are not going. I knew the answer already but I had to try anyways.
Back then when I was studying for my finals all day I used to remember how dad isn't okay with the idea of me going abroad and whenever I remember that I used to cry while I was studying. I said to myself I know dad will never ever say yes which made me cry even more... I used to cry at least 3 times a day, while studying, while taking a break and while falling to sleep at night. That cycle kept on going on until the finals began.
While taking exams I saw this notice paper hanging on the walls of my school saying that whoever planning to go abroad must get few papers before its too late and the passport was needed. Guess what? Yes dad had my passport and I couldn't take it behind his back! I was drowning with sadness and pain saying to myself "I WANT THIS!" I wanted it so badly that I found a copy of my passport and went behind my dad's back to get those papers that are needed for the scholarship. That feeling wasn't good I tell you, I felt that I was doing the most stupidest, ignorant and impolite action I have ever made in my entire life. In real life I would never do such a horrible thing to my dad specially not behind his back. but thank god I was accepted and everything and yes I told dad that I applied for ACK! lol
I hated that I lied but my awesome sister and brothers gave me strength to at least try and see if its meant for me to go or not, and I'm still grateful to them so much <3
I remember when I told dad that I was accepted in Australia, he was shocked he thought that I was kidding but he kept calm and I started to feel awkward thinking inside my head "what is he going to say? will he just go with the flow? like I already applied and everything! or will he say no, and make me apply for a university that is located in my country?". Al-hamd-le-allah dad showed a little acceptance to the idea and I told him "Dad this is my dream! this what I have always wanted, please let me go! other girls go study aboard and fulfill what they have always wanted, why me?" He didn't say much but later on he told my brother finish up with her papers so she won't be late. Thats when I knew that dad finally was okay with the idea of my going abroad :') And until this very day he has been supporting me <3
what this post means if you want to go abroad and you have a family like mine, try convincing them with reasonable reasons, reasons that they can't deny nor ignore! try convincing the easier one of your parents first so you would get their support. try explaining why you want to go abroad? is the major that you want isn't offered here? or you just simply want to study in the best universities in the world?. Again I tell you reasons that are convincing and undeniable. To me the best weapon is, is to compare yourself with the other people who are studying aboard in the best universities around the world. it always works and if not well that was already written for you long time ago. no need to feel bad about it. But trust me trying is better than regretting later :D best of lucks to all those who wish to study abroad in the future <3
As no one knows how I got my scholarship to Australia, I was born to a strict overly protected family well in my case my dad is the one who's religious while my mom is protected one. But my mom was easier to be convinced about the idea while on the other hand my dad was the hardest! I remember I was studying for my finals right before I finish my senior year, I remember telling him that I wish to study abroad but he just answered me with "No, it's a tough". Which means no you are not going. I knew the answer already but I had to try anyways.
Back then when I was studying for my finals all day I used to remember how dad isn't okay with the idea of me going abroad and whenever I remember that I used to cry while I was studying. I said to myself I know dad will never ever say yes which made me cry even more... I used to cry at least 3 times a day, while studying, while taking a break and while falling to sleep at night. That cycle kept on going on until the finals began.
While taking exams I saw this notice paper hanging on the walls of my school saying that whoever planning to go abroad must get few papers before its too late and the passport was needed. Guess what? Yes dad had my passport and I couldn't take it behind his back! I was drowning with sadness and pain saying to myself "I WANT THIS!" I wanted it so badly that I found a copy of my passport and went behind my dad's back to get those papers that are needed for the scholarship. That feeling wasn't good I tell you, I felt that I was doing the most stupidest, ignorant and impolite action I have ever made in my entire life. In real life I would never do such a horrible thing to my dad specially not behind his back. but thank god I was accepted and everything and yes I told dad that I applied for ACK! lol
I hated that I lied but my awesome sister and brothers gave me strength to at least try and see if its meant for me to go or not, and I'm still grateful to them so much <3
I remember when I told dad that I was accepted in Australia, he was shocked he thought that I was kidding but he kept calm and I started to feel awkward thinking inside my head "what is he going to say? will he just go with the flow? like I already applied and everything! or will he say no, and make me apply for a university that is located in my country?". Al-hamd-le-allah dad showed a little acceptance to the idea and I told him "Dad this is my dream! this what I have always wanted, please let me go! other girls go study aboard and fulfill what they have always wanted, why me?" He didn't say much but later on he told my brother finish up with her papers so she won't be late. Thats when I knew that dad finally was okay with the idea of my going abroad :') And until this very day he has been supporting me <3
what this post means if you want to go abroad and you have a family like mine, try convincing them with reasonable reasons, reasons that they can't deny nor ignore! try convincing the easier one of your parents first so you would get their support. try explaining why you want to go abroad? is the major that you want isn't offered here? or you just simply want to study in the best universities in the world?. Again I tell you reasons that are convincing and undeniable. To me the best weapon is, is to compare yourself with the other people who are studying aboard in the best universities around the world. it always works and if not well that was already written for you long time ago. no need to feel bad about it. But trust me trying is better than regretting later :D best of lucks to all those who wish to study abroad in the future <3
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Dreams "can" change
Everyone has a dream, ever since we were children we dreamt to become a doctor, engineer, teacher or a leader. Every one of us had their own hopes, dreams and goals. Some of us keep that dreams until we grow up to achieve it, and some of us change that dreams from time to time as we grow up.
Well in my case, I had so many dreams throughout my life. It kept on changing over and over as I grew up. I remember my first dream was to be a petroleum engineer, I know most girls would probably wanted to be a princess or a mermaid. But to me, I was a very realistic person, I wasn't that kind of girl who believed in fantasies and fairy tails. Anyways I chose petroleum engineering since my country relies on petroleum for it's economy.
Then after that I dreamt to become a doctor, who help save lives, and wear this awesome plain white lab-coat. I know what you're thinking that's very childish of me. In the 9th grade I had a new dream which was to be an accountant. I remember exactly why I wanted to be an accountant, I used to look up to my aunt H. so much that I wanted to be just like her in every single way.
Then again they told me dream bigger than that, but as I entered high school I was dreamless. I was literary this girl who didn't have any dreams what so ever! It wasn't a nice feeling I tell you that. Throughout high school I tried to find myself, my identity.
It was tough I still hadn't found this dream that I wanted to pursue in life until I reached right to my senior year. Right before starting school I used to watch this TV series called "House M.D" on summer vacation which was about this genius, ignorant, mean yet caring (in his own way) doctor. As I watched episode after episode I found myself so indulged with the medical details and I actually tried to memorize so many medical definitions which in my case was really interesting.
I kept on watching the series until I reached that point where I said "you know what, I am going to be a doctor, to be exact I'm going to be a SURGON!". Yup most of you must be shocked thinking "Why would she want to be a surgeon?". Well let me tell you, its true being a doctor is difficult and hard, but being a surgeon is far much difficult and much much challenging. Maybe thats why I picked it, I wanted to challenge myself. And to be honest I thought it was COOL!
haha I know I might sound weird, but that's just how I feel when I think of surgery. Back to dreams where I'm finally a senior, now I had 1 year to compensate my low grades and bring the required GPA to enter medical school. I've worked very hard to achieve my dreams, but unfortunately it was too late to compensate my shortcomings.
But everything happens for a reason right? I'm not going to deny the sadness that I felt after graduating from high school for not gaining the required GPA. But after graduation I applied for a scholarship to Australia.
I wanted to go to the United Kingdom to be honest, but they weren't offering the major that I wanted. Afterwards I chose this major that caught my attention and applied for it. And hamd-le-allah I'm just satisfied to what Allah have wrote for me, and I think that it is true that he (Allah) might have closed a door on you, but believe me he will always open far more interesting doors for you. Always believe in Allah, and never be sad over not achieving what you have always wanted. Cause in-sha-allah, Allah will be storing for you a much better future. Hope what happened to me will help others to overcome their sadness and agony. Always be positive, nothing is worth taking away your smile :D
#Believe
Well in my case, I had so many dreams throughout my life. It kept on changing over and over as I grew up. I remember my first dream was to be a petroleum engineer, I know most girls would probably wanted to be a princess or a mermaid. But to me, I was a very realistic person, I wasn't that kind of girl who believed in fantasies and fairy tails. Anyways I chose petroleum engineering since my country relies on petroleum for it's economy.
Then after that I dreamt to become a doctor, who help save lives, and wear this awesome plain white lab-coat. I know what you're thinking that's very childish of me. In the 9th grade I had a new dream which was to be an accountant. I remember exactly why I wanted to be an accountant, I used to look up to my aunt H. so much that I wanted to be just like her in every single way.
Then again they told me dream bigger than that, but as I entered high school I was dreamless. I was literary this girl who didn't have any dreams what so ever! It wasn't a nice feeling I tell you that. Throughout high school I tried to find myself, my identity.
It was tough I still hadn't found this dream that I wanted to pursue in life until I reached right to my senior year. Right before starting school I used to watch this TV series called "House M.D" on summer vacation which was about this genius, ignorant, mean yet caring (in his own way) doctor. As I watched episode after episode I found myself so indulged with the medical details and I actually tried to memorize so many medical definitions which in my case was really interesting.
I kept on watching the series until I reached that point where I said "you know what, I am going to be a doctor, to be exact I'm going to be a SURGON!". Yup most of you must be shocked thinking "Why would she want to be a surgeon?". Well let me tell you, its true being a doctor is difficult and hard, but being a surgeon is far much difficult and much much challenging. Maybe thats why I picked it, I wanted to challenge myself. And to be honest I thought it was COOL!
haha I know I might sound weird, but that's just how I feel when I think of surgery. Back to dreams where I'm finally a senior, now I had 1 year to compensate my low grades and bring the required GPA to enter medical school. I've worked very hard to achieve my dreams, but unfortunately it was too late to compensate my shortcomings.
But everything happens for a reason right? I'm not going to deny the sadness that I felt after graduating from high school for not gaining the required GPA. But after graduation I applied for a scholarship to Australia.
I wanted to go to the United Kingdom to be honest, but they weren't offering the major that I wanted. Afterwards I chose this major that caught my attention and applied for it. And hamd-le-allah I'm just satisfied to what Allah have wrote for me, and I think that it is true that he (Allah) might have closed a door on you, but believe me he will always open far more interesting doors for you. Always believe in Allah, and never be sad over not achieving what you have always wanted. Cause in-sha-allah, Allah will be storing for you a much better future. Hope what happened to me will help others to overcome their sadness and agony. Always be positive, nothing is worth taking away your smile :D
#Believe
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Introduction
I thought of writing an introduction to introduce myself to you all. My name is Rawan, And I'm a 18 years old. I'm cheerful, overly nice and kind, funny, hyper, crazy at times and mostly quiet. People see me at first as this very very shy person who doesn't open up to people fast, well thats true! But once you get to know me I become a completely different person, A person you wouldn't expect.
I love to see the world in a positive way and hope for a good life. I'm not gonna lie I used to see the world in a very negative view, well I had some certain situations and circumstances that made me that way but not anymore. You have to see the positivity in everything even if the possibilities were very low, just never give up hope. umm I'm not sure what to really write but... let me talk a little more about myself :D
I'm very very very open minded in a way you can't even believe it, even my sister says that my mind is so liberal. I don't like to hang out with people who are closed minded, because they are so hard to get along with, but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't befriend them. I'm very open to everyone and I wouldn't judge them in any kind of way. To me those people out there who are judgmental to people that they don't even know are..... are pathetic really.
Another thing about me is that I'm very careful when it comes to what comes out of my mouth, I wouldn't want to say something that I'd regret later. In addition, I love to analyze people's personalities, it helps me understand what kind of person I'm dealing with. Anyways I'm not perfect am just cautious ;p
When it comes to friends, I had so many amazing friends, but I lost them all, because I made my circumstances take over me, and made me miserable, and this how I ended up alone. Until this day I regret treating them that way, I wish I held to their friendship very tightly, but I guess high school friends, and classmates don't stay the same after some time.
To me I had this two friends/classmates that I used to open up to them, but they have changed in a way that I didn't recoginze who they were anymore. Anyways life goes on and as my friend said "Friends come and go, just like money does". Now I'm thankful to Allah to have given me such great friends <3 Hope nothing change between us.
Alright wouldn't want to write so much on introduction haha! All that talk means in the end that life goes on and there is no stopping in it. We just have to go with the flow, and live knowing that nothing ever stays the same :D
I love to see the world in a positive way and hope for a good life. I'm not gonna lie I used to see the world in a very negative view, well I had some certain situations and circumstances that made me that way but not anymore. You have to see the positivity in everything even if the possibilities were very low, just never give up hope. umm I'm not sure what to really write but... let me talk a little more about myself :D
I'm very very very open minded in a way you can't even believe it, even my sister says that my mind is so liberal. I don't like to hang out with people who are closed minded, because they are so hard to get along with, but that doesn't mean that I wouldn't befriend them. I'm very open to everyone and I wouldn't judge them in any kind of way. To me those people out there who are judgmental to people that they don't even know are..... are pathetic really.
Another thing about me is that I'm very careful when it comes to what comes out of my mouth, I wouldn't want to say something that I'd regret later. In addition, I love to analyze people's personalities, it helps me understand what kind of person I'm dealing with. Anyways I'm not perfect am just cautious ;p
When it comes to friends, I had so many amazing friends, but I lost them all, because I made my circumstances take over me, and made me miserable, and this how I ended up alone. Until this day I regret treating them that way, I wish I held to their friendship very tightly, but I guess high school friends, and classmates don't stay the same after some time.
To me I had this two friends/classmates that I used to open up to them, but they have changed in a way that I didn't recoginze who they were anymore. Anyways life goes on and as my friend said "Friends come and go, just like money does". Now I'm thankful to Allah to have given me such great friends <3 Hope nothing change between us.
Alright wouldn't want to write so much on introduction haha! All that talk means in the end that life goes on and there is no stopping in it. We just have to go with the flow, and live knowing that nothing ever stays the same :D
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