So Bitter Sweet

It's been a while since I posted anything and as I predicated at the end of July, August was a CRAZY month.

As the summer comes to an end and we embark on another Ramadan I think to myself how bitter sweet the past three months have been. Although this summer was not what I expected it to be a few months ago, I really couldn’t have asked for a better or more complete summer. I did so many things and kept so busy that I almost can't believe it's over. From vacationing to finally getting the chance to sky dive, to seeing some of my closest friends get married, to slowly checking things off my year long to do list….it was pretty awesome.

Both Chancey and Bayans weddings were beautiful, and I'm so happy I got the chance to be by their sides on their special day. I wish you both nothing but a lifetime of happiness inshAllah. (Bayan, Wallahi Ramadan iftars wont be the same with out you...so sad)

Most of you have seen my sky diving pictures, and I must say it's the most amazing thing I have ever done in my life. There is nothing more freeing then feeling as if you’re flying through the air. I would 100% do it again, and can't wait until the opportunity presents itself. The only thing I wish I could take back is the person I jumped with. Had I not just been on such a high from jumping out of a plan, I would have been really really mad. It sucks when your life is in the hands of the person your attached to and all you want to do is turn around and punch them in the face...knowing that you can't or it will cost you ;)


I ended my summer the way I have for the last 8 years (minus last year), by going to ISNA. It was such a different experience without the C-Uint and for the 100th time this summer I felt so old. It was a really nice weekend alhamdulilah...and a perfect segway into Ramadan, but I did miss the old days. I can't say I missed sharing the room with 5+ girls, but I did miss my crazy friends, late nights, things that will not be named (haha) and the fun we would all have together. Our Ring Free ISNA truly was the last ISNA of the old days :( I really missed your girls this weekend, but Hafsa was an awesome ISNA partner and I think she might be hooked ;)

I can't believe it's already Ramadan. I'm always shocked by how quickly the year goes by. This is by far my favorite month of the year as it should be yours to ;)
With this month comes such a feeling of ease and relief. It truly is the best time to rebuild your relationship with Allah and become closer to him. May all our prayer be accepted this month, and may Allah allow us to continue on this same path following this month.

It already feel like Ramadan is going to fly by (its always does) and I just hope I can make the most out of every moment.....

I doubt I'll be keeping up with this in the next month...but I wanted to make sure to send a kiss off to my beautiful bitter sweet summer.....