THE FIRST DAY OF RAMADAN

mood: sad
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I'm very upset right now. Unlike the rest out there, I can't fast today because of my "monthly bff". I was looking forward to it sooooo much and then I can't fast. :( Like what I've been saying (on twitter), the first & last week of the fasting month is always the best. And not being able to fast makes me feel like I'm missing out on a great deal. To those people out there who thinks fasting is tough and torturing and whatnot,

YOU.ARE.SO.WRONG!

The feeling of imagining you're from the less fortunate country makes you realise how fortunate you are. The feeling of hunger makes you realise that you should have not complain about dinner the night before and instead, be thankful for it. The feeling of breaking your fast for the day, the happiness on your face just with a mouthful of food.

The fact you have this chance to be closer to ALLAH. The fact that you can pray to Him and just cry, cry and seek forgiveness. The fact that you can have a family dinner where yall actually have a decent conversation about your day (for those who seldom have dinner at home. Like me, since I'm really busy). The fact that you can take this chance to repent yourself. The fact that this is a good chance to be disciplined enough to stop the use of profanities (applies mainly to me. HAHA). The fact that you can also lose some weight in the process (also applies to me. HAHA).

Let's not forget about the FOOD. GLORIOUS FOOD! There'll be even more pasar malam/bazaars during this period of time! More cempedak (fried jackfruit), more dengdengs, more ramli burgers and all sorts of kuihs! ZOMG PLEASE! HAHAHAHA!

And for all this, all we need is to fast from like 530am to like 715pm. HOW DIFFICULT IS THAT? Not THAT difficult. I won't deny that the first week is the toughest. Which is why it's also the best. So I don't see it like what people say, torturous. In fact, I see it as a blessing. I will ALWAYS look forward to it.