After two pretty hectic days at work…I am simply killing time today. Killing time…now that I think is one phrase that really should be debated and then consequently revoked.

Day before yesterday while I was going nuts Faiza and Faro decided that I needed to be treated. Honestly, that is one of the nicest things that have happened to me so far. I still am debating whether my meager success at CSS exams is an achievement or not…but there are really some people who think of it in a positive way. Aban’s father is one such person. He called me day before yesterday and reminded me that he had promised to treat me anytime and anywhere when I got my result cuz he was sure I would make it. And then when Faiza and Faro showed up, I was so happy. And then they said that they didn’t want a treat, they wanted to treat me because they were proud of me!!!

What did I ever do in my life to have found friends like Faiza and Faro? The word blessed takes on new dimensions everyday…Alhumdulilah.

Hassan got admission in Iran to study Drama and Production. Initially Noreen, Hassan and I had planned on going to Iran but Noreen’s dad didn’t approve of studies in Iran and I got busy with my CSS. I am pretty happy that Hassan got in and well I kinda wish that I had applied too. I really do need to study further.

I finally got hold of Ali last night. He had been acting peculiar lately. And knowing how peculiar he is…that’s really a statement. Anyhoo, once I calmed him down by giving him a piece of my mind…he started telling me all about his girl friend woes and I kept on thinking…what did I do to end up in this paradigm where I am classically the person my friends turn to when they have to sob about someone in their life?

The allocation for CSS wont be finalized for yet another week or so I am told. So despite the fact that I know I am not joining civil service, I still want to see where I might end up.

And finally…something I can be proud of in my life. My channel, the one I became a part of from its inception, is celebrating its first anniversary. I may not be an integral part of this organization, but it has become a vital part of my life. Its one place where I am Alhumdulilah welcomed and respected. I remember how excited I was when the test transmission went on air and I still see the visuals I made for stock shots running on the screen and think of myself as having contributed something substantial to AAJ. I don’t know how long I will work here but I do hope that this one dream of mine…lasts a lifetime.