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So it’s been a year since I moved out of my parent’s house. These are just some things I learned while living alone. :)

freezer ziplock bags are worth it. It sucks when your ziplock bag busts and gets everywhere in the freezer literally this just happened to me today

keep your home clean, and invest in cleaning supplies. Only you can clean, and no one else. So do it.

Invest in candles/air fresheners. You get use to the smell, and if your home smells bad, but guests will be able to tell.

Plants make a difference.

Shower clogged? drain-o long hair props

when you leave your house, turn the air/heat off, and all the lights so you don’t waste money on utilities that you don’t need at the moment

Always have milk and bread.

learn to not be afraid of mice. living out in the middle of a field during harvest season is not fun. and put paper towels under mouse traps, or get poison (i recommend the little green blocks)

along with bugs. Raid (the kill on contact kind) works wonders. and get the kind where you can spray from ten feet away 

learn to cook. This is the easiest healthy recipes I’ve ever done. And tbh it was better when I did tablespoons of the seasonings (except the salt) instead of teaspoons

My nutritionist said Lean Cuisines, etc., are actually pretty good for you, so if you can’t cook, do those 

invest in different spices. they make a difference. don’t mistake garlic powder for sesame seeds

light a candle after you cook. prevents stink

there will be times where you have only 2 dollars in your account. Especially if you’re a college student. 

If you’re an ambivert like I am, alone time is good…until you get lonely. Entertain frequently, even if it’s one friend. My best friend would drive from campus to watch Once Upon a Time and NCIS with me, and we’d cook, and then go lay in my bed and watch netflix/rant about stress

JOIN CLUBS, IF YOU ARE A COLLEGE STUDENT!!!! seriously, last fall semester the only human interaction I was getting was through class. My uni’s German club saved me. I met some of my really good friends through this, and I was able to go to Munich, Germany to help refugees since I was extremely active in the club. 

get strong/creative enough to open your own jars

don’t be embarrassed to wear no pants and dance around

leave the door open when you use the bathroom…it’s liberating

stock up on bathroom supplies/keep an emergency pile (toilet paper, tampons, etc) because there will be no one to remind you that you need toilet paper 

air out your home when you can. it makes a difference

PLAY YOUR MUSIC LOUDLY seriously its the best

take a shower. It’s incredibly easy to just sit in your filth when you’re alone

washing your sheets, and cleaning your carpets (cleaning, not just vacuuming) makes the world of a difference

go to ikea, Home Goods, TJ Maxx, or Marshall’s. They’re amazing stores, cheap, I love them and they’re owned by the same big company

this is a good master post by @studyrelief

and this one with the help of @astrostudy

this is a good recipe master post that i’ve used by @kimberlystudies

this is a good treat-yo-self post by @positiveglittertruth in case you ever get the I’m-alone-blues…It happens. 

heres a easy no hassle post about recipes

how to grow the fuck up master post (account deactivated)

@howtogrowthefuckup the blog

I think this is all for now. I hope you enjoy! One thing I want to point out, is that living alone gets incredibly lonely. Please do whatever it takes to maintain good mental health!

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Am not a student, but good points there. Noted :)

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Quran teaches me the values, this job helps me to incorporate the teachings into life. Indeed, Islam itu indah <3

#my2centsoflife

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Pray for your mother

Originally found on: greenstar16

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"tengoklah..kalau masih sempat..." *sentap* 😢 Ya Rahman, sejahterakanlah dia..berkatilah umurnya..damaikan hatinya..Ya Rahim, kurniakan keampunanMu kepadanya.. limpahkan kasih sayangMu & ihsan hambaMu terhadapnya Ya Allah..amin #satutiadagantinya

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"Serikat"

All this years I thought its just another pasar-slang for "syarikat". But it did makes me curious. "Duit bak serikat" the conversation always goes like that. It indeed raised eyebrows because I knew, they dont have any, nor that they belongs to any *rolleyes*. Today, the words submerged again & so I went straight ahead asking for clarification. Finally, I learnt what serikat truely means. What a great & wonderful deed, and I must admit, it deeply humbled me deeo inside.. #lifecomeandgoes #bilaizraildatangmemanggil

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Gone but not forgotten

A year ago, I couldn't imagine it'll end this way. Its possible. But never do I imaginex it'll be like this. Wow. Listening to chen&punch's at time like this really back the memories. Natsukashi ne. Well, whats gone is gone. What comes next, I'll learn to accept it with redha, insyaAllah 🌱 I'm happy, Alhamdulillah 😊

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Everytime

That fever that hits you more often than usual. Rare, but not exactly unexpected. It's the in-thing right now. That's how they said it, I guess. Those lines, that smirks, those aegyos - gonna remember it for quite awhile. Thank you. It made my days, really 😊🐰🐼🐻 Meanwhile, still counting. 20more days to go. Fighting! #kfever #free #songsong #what@34

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20.11 The truth, when it was revealed, no matter how hurtful it was, is still a beauty of Allah's plan unfold in your life. Shed your tear if you must, but don't ever lose hope that sun will shines again someday, InshaAllah. Did you noticed, the world seems even brighter, cleaner & calmer after the storm? Trust, that Allah will never test you beyond your limits. Trusting your intuition can be helpful sometimes.

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Nouman Ali Khan [Full video]

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Manisnya iman :)

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Shout out to neuro-atypical Muslims

-Muslims with eating disorders that get triggered during Ramadan, who feel obligated to explain why they’re not fasting to nosey aunties

-Muslims on psych meds who can’t fast because without medication they can’t function, who feel uncomfortable explaining this to everyone who asks why they aren’t fasting

-Muslims with ADD who struggle to perform Salah, Taraweeh, read Qur'an, etc.

-Muslims with depression who sometimes find it hard to get out of bed and do the obligatory prayers or go to Masjid

-Muslims with Bipolar who find Islamic obligations easy on some days and impossible on others, who are seen as flaky or flip-floppy about faith

-Muslims with social anxiety who are afraid to pray in masjid because of fear of making mistakes or being looked at

-Muslims with dissociative issues who struggle with performing Salah and other obligations due to fear/threat of dissociating

-Muslims with PTSD, sensory issues or agoraphobia who are unable to go to masjid or other crowded areas & get seen as rude/snobby, or feel isolated

-Muslims with low self worth, suicidal ideations, etc that feel guilty because of that.

-Muslims with autism who are viewed/treated as a difficult test for their families

-Muslims with mental healtn issues who are told they need prayer or that their issues are caused by lack of imaan.

-All Muslims with any other mental health issue that I forgot to add that affects their practice of Islam & treatment in the Ummah

You are valid. Your Islam is valid. And you are Allah (SWT)’s beautiful creation.

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Islam itu indah 😊

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Du'a

#throwback

“I have lot to say about this, but to sum up what I had in mind; these are the most essential ones (as far as I’m concerned); -

- I know now…kalau hati sudah berhajat pada sesuatu, even pada orang lain macam tak masuk akal, du'a is my BEST option. - I know now too, no matter what we ask from HIM, kalau memang itu yang sejujurnya kita minta, I don’t have to worry if the ayat / doa differs from what have been practised by others. -I also know that, it doesn’t really matter if you can’t find the du'a from the Al-Quran or not.. what matter most is; kita INGIN berdoa kepadaNya, INGIN mengadu kepadaNya, INGIN berbicara denganNya. And most importantly, we should do it sincerely, with no prejudice.

And I really know now & believe that.. NEVER EVER, have doubts on your own du'a … why should we doubt our own du'a anyway? Why berdoa in the first place if you still have doubts with what you really want?

Du'a IS definitely one way to show we believe & trust Him. Don’t you agree?

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I'll do what I wanna do. What I should do. With all might. With His permission. I may have some regrets later. Nevertheless, there is so much more that I'll be grateful for. Regrets : openings for correction. Motivation. But not an excuse to keep feeling 'stupid' or 'unfortunate'. As you still breathing, keep on going forward. That's life. Living.

The Black Notebook: Smile Today (Day1)

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No quotes can best describe whats happening. Too much & it will wash away the sentiments. Allah Knows.

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It's not the darkness that will turns me around or drive me away. It's that, if I chose to move on. But I didn't. Because I still choose to hold on to that tiny ray of light I see in you. But not in you I put my hopes & trust on, but on Him, the Al-Mighty.

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My teacher and best friend died yesterday. She's been fighting illness for years. I didn't even get to say goodbye. Could you please sincerely pray for her and ask your followers to pray for her too? Also pray for her family, friends and all those who loved her to be patient with this trial. Her family is going through a very hard time. Please.

Ameen