Life these days has been a mix of work, new responsibilities, and planning for what’s next. If I had to describe it in one phrase? Chaos mostly organized, but chaos nonetheless.

So, I officially graduated in December, finally closing the chapter on university life. The rush of finishing my degree, the stress of final exams, and the relief of walking across that stage, all of it still feels surreal.

And then came an even bigger milestone: my promotion to Chemist! It was unexpected but incredibly rewarding. The transition from being an intern to an employee, and now stepping into this new role, has been a whirlwind of learning and growth. I’ve taken on more responsibilities, from analyzing samples and ensuring lab procedures are followed meticulously to troubleshooting unexpected issues that arise. It’s definitely a step up in terms of workload and expectations, but I’m embracing the challenge.

Of course, imposter syndrome likes to creep in from time to time, do I really know what I’m doing, or am I just convincing everyone that I do? But each day, I remind myself that I’ve worked hard to be here, and every mistake is just another learning opportunity.

Oh, and remember how I literally injured myself by breaking a beaker? Yeah… classic me. Fortunately, no recent accidents to report. Yet. I’ve been extra careful in the lab, but let’s be honest, knowing my luck, it’s only a matter of time before I find myself in another clumsy mishap.

Outside of work, I’ve been looking into organizing a beach cleanup event for my company. There’s still a lot of planning left to do, securing volunteers, getting the necessary permissions, and making sure logistics run smoothly, but I’m excited to see it come together. 

Oh, and can we talk about how graduation felt like a lifetime away, and now it’s already behind me? It’s such a weird feeling. There’s this sense of relief, knowing that I don’t have to stress over assignments anymore, but also a touch of nostalgia. The friendships, the late-night study sessions, the shared struggles, there’s a part of me that misses all of that. And of course, there’s also the potential for awkward encounters with people I’d rather not run into (you know who you are).

So yeah, life’s been moving fast, and I’m just here trying to keep up, one day at a time. Hopefully, the next update will include a well-deserved break or at least another win. Until then, back to work, planning, and making sure I don’t accidentally break more lab equipment.

Catch you in the next one! 😉

After what feels like years of trying to navigate life's chaos, I'm finally seeing things align, and it’s such a beautiful feeling. Starting my "big girl job" this past August has been a milestone that feels surreal. It’s not just any job either, it's a role that was offered to me before I even wrapped up my internship. That kind of trust and belief in my capabilities felt like a blessing. Of course, I took some time to think it through, but as a fresh graduate, I understood how rare these opportunities could be. And now, here I am, settling into my career, and if it’s Allah's will, a promotion might be around the corner.

Pray for me, whoever is reading this. Pray that things keep moving smoothly because, for the first time in a long while, I can truly say I’m happy.

Adulthood is showing itself to me in ways I hadn’t imagined. It’s not all about paying bills or dealing with responsibilities, it’s about maturing, finding joy in personal growth, and finally building a life I’m proud of. I’m learning to let go of negativity and embrace the goodness surrounding me. It’s liberating, really.

That being said, not everything is sunshine and roses. I fell out of friendship with someone I knew from my matriculation program. We disagreed on something, and I tried to reach out to reconcile, but they’ve been ignoring me despite being active on social media. It sucks, to be honest. Knowing they’re purposefully avoiding me stings, especially since we’ll be seeing each other at our graduation this December. How awkward is that going to be?

But you know what? Life goes on. People drift apart, and sometimes, no matter how much effort you put into fixing things, it’s out of your hands. What matters is that I’m at peace with trying to make amends. I’m choosing to focus on the people who value me, the career that’s blossoming, and the happiness I’ve worked so hard to rediscover.

To anyone reading this: hold onto hope. Things get better, even when it feels like they won’t. Keep pushing forward, and someday, you’ll look back and realize it all fell into place beautifully. Keep me in your prayers, and I’ll keep you in mine. 😊