Bye 2009

Okay where did 2009 go? The New Year will be here in less than five hours! Around the world in every language these three words are being expressed "Happy New Year!" Kisses and hugs are shared by lovers; friends and complete strangers. I never understood the kissing a stranger thing, oh well, while I personally do not greet the New Year with planned celebration, I would like to say thank you so much for following my blog and being a part of my memories of 2009.

There are so many brilliant people who blog (and I am not one of them, smile) who write stunning pieces of works. Since I have started this blog, I have become a fan of several websites.

I love the feedback and hopefully the next year will become more interactive Insha’Allah. I am still trying to incorporate videos into my postings. Okay, I can hear the voices…”It’s not that hard Nazeeha!” Well, we know what I will be working on for future posts Insha’Allah. If you remember from earlier posts, this gal is not tech savvy yet. What I lack in skill is made up by pure determination lol.

This last year has taken me on a whirlwind of emotions and challenges. To concentrate on my disappointments is to lessen the blessings I have received. I still make mistakes and will always ask forgiveness. Alhamdulillah seeing my value and not allowing anyone to belittle it has been a great lesson learned.

My journey as a Muslima continues daily. I don’t know it will bring but, Insha’Allah my faith will carry me through. And more than likely…I will write about it and share it with you!

P.S. 2009 you will be missed.

Time and Reality

As'salamu Alaikum

I have several things on my mind...but for now, time is needed with my husband and our family.

More than minutes ticking away, it is the measurement of our lives. How we use it I suppose is within our control to a certain extent.

Alhamdulillah as a Muslimah I know that I will stand before Allah (SWT) and hear how I lived my life and the goodness that was provided by my hands insha Allah. May my scales (and all Muslimeen)be weighted with good deeds, Ameen.

In essence how was my "time" spent. Treasure each second of each hour. My thoughts right now are elsewhere...but the Ummah is forever in my du'aas. Insha Allah I will still blog...but they won't be as lengthy. Smile, maybe that is a good thing.


When I first started blogging, I said it was primarily to sort the thoughts within my head during daily living. The number of followers (though appreciated greatly) is not the encouragement needed to write. It is...and will remain a source of release and personal reflection. Anyone who follows, Alhamdulillah.

Solitude & reality...Notes from Nazeeya

Where Is the "Customer"?

As'salamu Alaikum Muslimeen and Peace to visitors!

My voice is now rested. Alhamdulillah what does that have to do with blogging you ask? I talk out loud as I type. LOL not so loud that it sounds as if there is a major one-sided conversation happening...but, it's my way of editing.

Last week I must have spent half of the daylight hours dealing with various "Customer Service Representatives." While the remaining hours were curled up in a fetal position nursing the migraine resulting from the darlings of Customer Service. If you detect a tiny amount of sarcasm here...mission accomplished.

When did the idea occur that speaking to an automated voice response would soothe the jagged nerves of the customer? Now trust me, I have worked in Human Resources and dealt with almost every type of personality allowed to walk freely in public. While some I can almost assure you...should have remained home that particular day. Is it hard to have a pleasant voice and remain professional when dealing with the public? You Betcha! But come on, don't we deserve a human voice to hear our first question or complaint about the service we are not receiving?

The very things I love about technology, the instantaneous ability to communicate. To bypass unwanted information etc., is the same thing that is my sadness. Maybe the financial bottom line has, and always will be the winner. I miss hearing a pleasant voice...without having to punch in 100 options on my phone before hand, or play 20 questions with the voice system. Should it take almost 1 hour for a call that could be answered in 10 minutes?

Oh well, I guess I will just dial the number, place the phone on speaker and listen to the muzak! Bye Customer Service, you will be missed.

Heavy sighs and Notes from Nazeeha

Baby Blogging Steps

As'salamu Alaikum

Well,  let me start by saying Al7amdulillah for all matters...I am still learning my way around the web.  Now I guess I should clarify that statement, when it comes to "shopping on line" I am a true professional lol.  The areas that are still somewhat new is the world of "Bloggers."

What really makes a blog so interesting? For me it's that wow factor that I see when I view the page.
The personality of the person is there for all to view. For the short time in which you are reading their page...you are in their little world,  so to speak. Also,  the people who follow you and invest their time along with you.  Sharing comments, support, disagreements etc.

My steps are still a bit hesitant as I continue on my venture of daily thoughts and or "notes."   Al7amdulilla,  last night was a complete hoot! I was reading a blog by this very good brother that I follow on Twitter.  So I am reading his posts...and even made a comment regarding the featured story.

So, I finish reading his page and refresh my tea.  Then before I leave his site I notice his followers and decide  oh, that's a good idea!  Because I hate to come across a page that I enjoy and forget to save it etc. Have you ever done that? Argh...you do the whole history search thingy (yes, that is a word lol) only to never find the site again.

Well I click the follow me button...and poof! I am quickly connected to this other page asking me to create an account etc. Now, again I am making baby steps (smile) so after almost an hour later of trying to get out of this endless connection.  I decided I would just read his posts on Twitter...whew. Insha Allah I will get better so have a little patience with me while things get up and going. 

...Almost time for Maghreeb to come in (prayer in Islam) and will break my fast.  Hope I didn't ramble on too much.

it's just a note from Nazeeya

Why So Nervous?

Al7amdulillah you would think that I am writing the next Great American Novel...seriously I have left this screen and returned several times. "Get over myself", lol the chances of anyone other than myself reading this is minimal at best.

Going to fix a cup of tea. I think I feel a little confidence creeping in and I want to savor the moment! While my tea cools down and the smell of the lemon slices fill the air I will start with how I caught the blogging bug.

Remember that little show..."Sex in the city" well I was a semi regular fan. Exhale my ukhti's, (ukhti is Arabic for sister) note that I said "was" lol a fan. My favorite scenes were of Carrie sitting in front of her laptop typing away to meet her deadline.

Since accepting Islam many things have changed in my heart, mind and way of living. Al7amdulillah all of which has been for the better, insha Allah. You know the saying..."when it's right, you will know it?" Okay, for me Islam is right and perfect.

Often I think people make Islam to be this secretive, mysterious and often times misunderstood creation. I will readily admit I use to listen to the media's spin on "ISLAM" (cue mysterious music now) But, as with anything in life all aspects must be viewed and communicated fairly. So if you have never actually met a real life, breathing Muslim (smile) don't judge based on fears...I can assure you if approached with respect, you will find that we (I) are more than happy to share a dialogue.

My tea is the perfect temperature now. So this was my first blog and insha Allah it was not to scattered.

Just a few notes from Nazeeha :- )