Hey everyone,

I hope everyone had a good day. I did Alhamdulillah. I am actually very proud of myself for staying calm and collected during many times that I could have lost my cool. Maybe this pilgrimage was just what I needed to help feel calm. They do say that it comes at the time you need it the most.

I am just collecting my thoughts and I am so proud of myself of being productive today and having some sort of routine. I really do need to get back into a routine. My life has been a whirlwind the last few months and especially the last few weeks and I really need to go back to basics.

Anyway I have some very exciting events coming up these next few weeks as well as some important work events which I am looking forward to. I love having goals and although I got told recently by someone that ‘I don’t need to keep chasing the next win.’

I do not even think it is about that. I am content in myself but being the daughter of two immigrants and the only medic in my entire family and extended family, I really do value the sacrifices my parents have made for my education. Or maybe I am just a massive nerd. Or maybe both- haha.

Anyway I am excited at being a student again. Yes you read that right- after 14 years I am going back to University and hell am I excited! Hehe.

With much love,

Amina x