I Can’t Believe This!

// November 2nd, 2009 // Uncategorized

On 29th September 2008 during the late hours of the night, just 3 days before my departure to London, my father summoned me to his room and we talked about various things for a while. I was carefully avoiding any talk about myself going abroad because my mother was also sitting there, who gets rather emotional. Eventually the subject came up when my father said “You have been good in your studies throughout and I have no doubt you’ll excel there too. Strive to be among the top students as you usually do.” And there it was…the pressure of expectations, that I’ve been carrying all along. Its never been a burden, rather a motivation.

And today when I told my dad that I have passed with a DISTINCTION, scoring more than 85% in my dissertation and 76% in the taught courses, his voice told the story. I was happy when I got this news, jumping up and down for a while, recalling all those tough moments that I spent during the last one year. I really worked hard during this time and I was expecting a good result. But never THIS good. I can only thank the Almighty for His countless blessings showered on me during this period.
While I was happy and excited my father sounded more like a child getting some new toy he had been eagerly waiting for :D I haven’t been able to speak to my mother yet, but I’m sure she will be excited too. As for me, I am happy that I have been able to give this moment to my parents, although, I believe this is all due to their prayers.
I’m glad that all those early morning and late nights I spent at the labs and library have finally paid off!
Now I think I should quit this post before tears start trickling down my eyes and spread the precious ink on this paper…Oh no wait, I’m writing this on my iPhone 3GS :P
Time to celebrate? Hell YEAH!!
Edit: NOW, after 12 hours, I can believe this. It feels great to realize that I am among the top cluster of students in one of the best universities in the world :)

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28 Responses to “I Can’t Believe This!”

  1. nimra zafar!.... says:
    November 2, 2009 at 3:20 pm

    a motivation!..lemme grab my books……ur parents r lucky dude!

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    November 2, 2009 at 4:21 pm

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  3. H says:
    November 2, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    Woot! :D
    I don’t know you personally but I feel immensely happy for you. Well done. Right intentions, right results. That’s what the Big Guy up there likes doesn’t He? MashAllah! Woot again! :D

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  4. Qurrat says:
    November 2, 2009 at 6:29 pm

    Congrats!

    :)

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  5. Muhammad Mustafa says:
    November 2, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    Cangratulations man ! I am really hapy for you ..

    I remember the Chinese students gave u some scares …. but u overcame them with your dedication and hard work …. bravo!!

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  6. brok3n says:
    November 2, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    congratulations and celebrations!
    …sure your parents will be proud but the joy you get from knowing they’re proud because of you is probably a different high. =p
    Well done dude!

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  7. MAK says:
    November 3, 2009 at 7:10 am

    U did it….again…..Congrats dude

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  8. Talha Abid says:
    November 3, 2009 at 2:21 pm

    Congrats bro!!

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  9. Leena S says:
    November 4, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    mubarak ho!!
    Masha Allah…im so happy for you bro :D

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  10. Pinky says:
    November 5, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    are you committed? ;)
    jk..congrats dude…if i were editor of some newspaper,i would have published your interview, for the world to realize that not all the Pakistanis studying in UK are dumb terrorists…we export genuine talent too…
    ok ziada he senti ho gayi *sniffing*

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  11. Huda says:
    November 6, 2009 at 5:10 am

    Ohh!
    So, the tweets were all about this? :o I am very late :-|
    Congrats man! A good motivation! Thanks! :D

    I am very proud of you beta! :P

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  12. Sophi says:
    November 11, 2009 at 9:47 am

    Congratulations Anas :)

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  13. Sophi says:
    November 11, 2009 at 9:50 am

    so your father didn’t say anything about your marriage? or at least engagement? I was expecting it the whole read :P
    damn only gal bloggers are getting married

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  14. PD says:
    November 13, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    I think making the Parents happy was the best part, mashaAllah congratulations. All the best. This post really motivated me to work harder – and im hoping the motivatio lasts till tomorrow. :P

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  15. Raza says:
    November 21, 2009 at 5:45 am

    Awesome dude. Keep at it, and do your family and country proud!

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