When you're ready.

When you're ready, fall. Fall knowing that someone will catch you, even if they had to catch you with their very last breath.
When you're ready, love. Love knowing that someone will love you back, love every imperfection; every flaw.
Know that they will look into the window of your eyes and they will love all that they will see in your bare soul.

There's this love I crave so deep, knowing now that only a love like yours will suffice. 

                       

In trying to fix me, don't break yourself. The smile in your heart is more important to me than a shattered piece of mine. 

You'll know.

"You'll know when it happens," he said.
But he never knew it was going to happen with him.


That's the thing about falling in love. The real kind of love. You just never know when it's going to happen. You never have to force it, question it or define it. You just know.


Somewhere between living in separate worlds, only just sharing a glimpse into each others lives as we passed each other on our daily commute, between sharing those silent smiles and nods of acknowledgement.. it just happened.


"You'll never get something if you don't ask," he said.
But I never knew he was going to ask.


That's the thing about wanting something. You just never know you'll get exactly what you want, when you want. You just need to risk it. And then you know.


Somewhere between the talks and the plans, between the hearts skipping a beat.. it just happened.


And now we know.

History.

The history of our grandparents are remembered not with rose petals, but in the laughter and tears of their children, and their children's children. It is into us that the lives of our grandparents have gone. It is in us that their history becomes a future.

"It's funny because you meet these people and they make you laugh and they give you hope and they make you realise there is so much more to life. This is what I've learnt: surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers, the thinkers... but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even if you don't see it in yourself. Years from now, I hope we are still in each other's lives. For now, here's to the nights that turned into mornings with the friends that turned into family."

"You spend your whole life trying to get to the top, only to realize that death puts you six feet under."

Treat your mother with the best companionship, then your father; because paradise lies under the mother's feet. Never disobey your parents, nor make them angry, otherwise you will live a miserable life in this world and your children will treat you likewise. Ask your parents gently if you need something. Always thank them if they give it to you, and excuse them if they do not, and never insist on a matter if they refuse to give you something.

Sentimental.

Minus the religious references, I don't know why but this song always takes me back to being a little girl. I remember listening to this song a lot on my iPod during college and always thinking about the relationship me and my Dad have.

#tripdownmemorylane #daddy'slittlegirl

In His mercy, He sent the storm Himself to make us seek help. And then knowing that we're likely to get the wrong answer, He gives us a multiple choice exam with only one option to choose from: the correct answer. The hardship itself is ease. By taking away all other hand-holds, all other multiple choice options, He has made the test simple.

It's never easy to stand when the storm hits. And that's exactly the point. By sending the wind, He brings us to our knees: the perfect position to pray.

Circle.

We all need that one old friend in our lives. Where we don't talk for days, for weeks or for months. But every once in a while, they pop up to remind you of the days that have passed and the memories that were created. To remind you of the person you once were and to remind you of the person you now are. To remind you of where you started from and the dreams you're so close to achieving.  

Alhamdulillah for the biggest of blessings, disguised in the smallest of things.