Anas Imtiaz

Awesome ‘09

// December 28th, 2009 // Life

Thirty years ahead if I live and someone asks me to recollect the best days of my life, the year 2009 will most likely be in contention. Such goods this season has brought that I’m considering skipping some to make this post brief. There have been moments of sadness (and madness) but overall the success rate has been tremendous this year.

On the academic side, it was perhaps the best year. I worked really hard and got much more than I expected, thanks to Almighty. My prayers were not only answered but I think I was showered with blessings. Anyway, here is a list of the goods this year.

• Had amazing exams which I passed with distinction
• GREAT success in masters thesis, with my work highly appreciated and acknowledged
• Got a job after a grilling interview. The interview was really good for me … a reality check!
• Got PhD offer
• Niece born this year and I named her
• Made 2 trips to Pakistan and one to UAE
• Had a great time with friends and some really good ones in UK
• Got more regular in prayers (but needs a lot of work still)
• I’ve shunned fiction almost completely and began reading Islamic books on beliefs, history and hadith (Sahih Bukhari).
• Got an iPhone (and N97, which I used to like until I began using iPhone)
• Got a DSLR
• [Geek Alert] Worked on some really exciting Texas Instruments kits

The bads this year….well..being away from the family is one but that is also good because it has made me realize how important they are to me.

That’s all for the highlights of 2009! Oh and my blog turned 2 yesterday…

One wish I have for the next year is the improvement of security situation in Pakistan. It really saddens me (and all of us ofcourse) that innocent people have to die because of some ignorant people. May Allah protect the people of Pakistan and guide us to the right path. Ameen!