Where were we...I'm feeling much better today than I was yesterday....so I guess I have start from yesterday....(15th Oct 2007)when I walked out of Uni yesterday I felt empty and till today had butterflies fluttering in my stomach...I was given a 'business card' by one of the team members inviting me to church if I ever wanted to talk and that is when I became aware that one of the team members is a Pastor (priest).....which actually is cool:) it makes me feel that I'm not the only one putting my beliefs before my studies...and comparing notes and teachings from the Qur'an and the Bible is better that some of the lab sessions...
I explained fully to 'some' of my team members that I am an active religious worker..and like them religion is close to my heart,faith keeps me going...but I felt that i didn't want to them to think that it is all I go on about..and to be frank...I do...and I enjoy it...because @ dinner hour that is mostly the topic of discussion...of course like many people...the Veil is top of the agenda...but I don't mind...
On the topic of the veil....I saw a Sister on campus yesterday (15th October 2007) in the full veil and I greeted her to compliment her that it was nice to see someone like me...but unfortunately she was from Leicester Uni...:(
Being around my friends and team members it keeps my faith in check and reminds me that I have to be practicing so I can be an example for others....we were walking to my car and we crossed paths with another Muslim sister..(whom I didn't greet) and was asked why I didn't greet her....I was left thinking that it is the small details that makes me complete and be an example for others ....and that's what's going to keep me my spirits up.
BTW..about my subject change (chuckle)..I was very lonely and confused by the end of last week and was very happy that Eid celebrations interrupted the 'new timetable' that I had chosen...the lecture that I sat in was very good...but I felt awkward...I didn't feel that I belong there....I never knew anybody which made it even more difficult, had heaps of catching up to do....and to be honest I was done with introductions and first day nerves and didn't want to put myself through any of that AGAIN...so I'm back where I started,with people who I can smile with and who have accepted me as their team member. I am enjoying the work even though some of it (most) is easy...'one step at a time'...3d animation is the best I am enjoying exploring new interfaces....tutors are lovely...they have given me bags of support and without them I would be clueless...
I was asked about being a student rep for the girls group...It was nice to feel that my team members have faith in me...but I already have too many responsibilities and wouldn't be able to commit myself whole heratedly, so I declined....but I have faith in the Student Rep chosen by all...thumbs up for Vicki
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