Fly High, be great.: Today's morning thoughts.

The moment I was about to close my eyes to sleep, I couldn't think of anything else but continuously thanked Allah for letting both significant events happened smoothly as planned.

Yesterday was a blast. -though I only managed to be at MERCY's for half day and kept doing mistakes when MC-ing.

MERCY Vaccination Outreach Clinic

I was informed to be at MERCY office; located at Kompleks Dayabumi, KL, at 8.45am and Alhamdulillah, with Allah's consent, I reached there at 8.35am. *Susah jugak nak dapat cab at uia on Sunday morning*

Around 10.30am, the program began. -There goes my very first experience serving the society as a part of MERCY.

I met a lot of great people. I gained countless experience volunteering.

Most importantly, I learnt a lot. For the very first time, I changed my long-term target. - I am no longer wishing for a wealthy but a valuable, priceless life. and that is something that money, property can not buy. I don't wanna be rich. I wanna be great. I wanna be the person who values his life to bits, who enjoys every single thing he does, who serves the nation, etc. I wanna be that person. THAT person, who will never regret of doing anything. -unless it is useless.

Everyman knows this; Money can't buy happiness. But not everyman believes in this. -and I was once not excluded. I used to think that in whatever condition, money is the solution. But now I realize, it is me who determines my ultimate happiness, not money. It is me who decides. I prefer to be poor in property, but not in life values. To have a great life, we don't have to spend much, but DO much, happily. It is not how much money we spend, but rather how much efforts we do, and how much love we put into what we do. A great life doesn't have to be wealthy.

and that constitutes my another principle: I don't wanna marry a wealthy guy; who is capable of fulfilling all my needs. (cause I can have 'em by my own). Instead, I want a guy whom I can laugh with for the rest of my life. - that what really counts. Okay, enough with dreamy guy thingy.

One of MERCY team members asked me yesterday: "Why are you here? Teens aged you are enjoying themselves outside". (since I was among the youngest MERCY volunteers). Then I simply answered: "Cause I ain't like others".

Yeah, that what is all about. I dislike people generalizing things. Among generalized things about me (or related to me) that I've heard so far:

# BENL students forget their roots. They are so westernized.

- Sometimes, we are considered 'westernized' just because we speak English often. But the reality is, we can't call ourselves an English major if we don't act like one. Language is all about practice. Somehow we do adapt ourselves to English lifestyle. But do bear in mind, if you want to learn a language, you have to learn its culture too. And I believe, as long as it ain't against God's rules and regulations, there's nothing wrong with adapting it in life.

# Women are weak. -physically and mentally.

- The fact is, we are EQUAL. Never underestimate women's capabilities. Each one of us, regardless of gender, has our own roles and parts to be played. Allah is Fair.

# Girls who befriend with many boys are 'social'. -never consider God's principles in making connection between Girls and boys.

- Friends are not all about gender. What matters most is how much value we put into friendship. But still, never put aside what religion has told us. My guy friends are just my friends. I appreciate them to bits, because they do so. (and umm. ehem, I'm a loyal lover tau. HAHA)

# People who do things alone are loner and loser. -they got no friends to accompany them.

- Gah. I always heard of this. The undeniable fact is, WE are not loser or loner but INDEPENDENT. We are capable of doing things alone, because we know what's best for us, and we certainly will not be such troubles to others. Instead, people who are dependent on others are the real loser. Thanks a bunch.

# Girls who wonder, ask, argue and talk a lot are better to be avoided. -they won't make good wives.

- I got this from a guy who obviously flirted with me. But then as I started talking about things intelligently with all arguments thingy, he warned me that a girl (which is me) should have just listened and never argue. Otherwise, no guys will be attracted to you. Like, seriously? Hello brother, the fact is, I am way smarter than you. Just accept it. Thanks. *Flirty guys mcm kau lah LOSER* To be frank, I'm so emotional when it comes to this issue. I'm a girl with loads of questions and arguments. but my aim is one: I want the best. I ask because I don't know. I argue because I figure out things well. But I admit that sometimes, I do overreact.

# Girls who plan and lead are bossy and dangerous.

- People who say this are usually those who do not want to admit their own weakness. If you are a dummy in planning things, just act like one. In a class group (for instance), I always act like the leader. and why is that? -because nobody seems to care much. but I DO. I do care about those who may affect my CGPA.

the conclusion is: Do not simply judge people even if you are their close ones. None knows best but they themselves, and Allah.

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