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This blog is an honest look at what life is like for this particular American convert to Islam. We're taught in Islam to cover our sins, to not air them, for fear of lessening the severity of sinning. In this blog, I may relate past indiscretions from time to time. This isn't to make light of them, but in the interest of educating Muslims and non-Muslims alike as to the realities of life as an American convert, I present my mistakes honestly. I make no excuses for them, nor do I claim that they were okay to make. I am not perfect, and I make no pretenses as to that. If others can learn from my past, know that Islam, and religion in general, is open for people no matter what mistakes they've made, then I will gladly air my sins when needed.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

ONE YEAR AND ONE WEEK AGO ...

I took my Shahada like a champ! It was amazing, and awesome; my Daddy, who doesn't quite agree with my religious choices, was there, supporting me like the totally awesome and amazing man I'm blessed to call Daddy. Which I still do. Stop judging me.

So! It's been a crazy year. Wow. I do mean crazy. Right now, I find myself 3 quarters and 8 classes away from my Associate's degree (finally), still at my Restaurant of Awesome job and kicking butt & taking names, in possession of a new sister-in-law, psyching myself up to apply for a Pixar internship next spring, and more content and happy in my faith than in any faith I've ever tried or looked into.

I was also sick with the flu for a week, then not sick for a week, and now I've got strep or something. My manager was so mad when I called in sick for the weekend, but what can you do?

Over this past year, I've been blessed with so many amazing friends; I'm continually astounded by how much I'm loved. We've done amazing things this past year. I am so blessed. I'm looking forward to many more years with every.
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4 comments:

  1. Eta CarinaeMarch 19, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    mabrook! happy revert-sary :D

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  2. Dawah AddictMarch 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Masha'Allah sister, happy Islamiversary!

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  3. The Diary of a MuslimApril 15, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Mashallah sister! That's great :)
    I'm a new follower and I've loved reading your blog! Look forward to reading lots more.
    If you get a chance drop by my blog
    http://thediaryofamuslim.blogspot.com/

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  4. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    MashaAllah Sis! I am a revert too, the end of this month will be seven years, alhamdulillah! I look forward to a new post inshaAllah!

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