I’m Bursting With Luuuurve
Could it be because I had a caramel frappé latté from Café Nero?
Perhaps – coffee always puts me in a loved up mood. Seriously, it’s like my own halal version of ecstasy. New personal motto: DON’T DO DRUGS – do caffeine instead. 
Could it be because I have completed the corrections on my thesis?
Perhaps – my examiner approved them earlier this week. Everything has been printed off, and should be ready to pick up from the binders next Wednesday, insha’Allah. Once I submit them bad boys to the Registry, I AM FOREVER FREE! (Though I still have to write my paper…)
Could it be because of the beautiful Summer weather?
Perhaps – it was a lovely day, masha’Allah. Bright sun, cool breeze, light heat – just right for the London muhajibahs going about their business.
Could it be because I have something really cool to look forward to?
Perhaps – I’m not telling you what it is exactly… but it involves travelling. Allah has made the planning easy so far; I hope He allows me to go through with it. More info later, insha’Allah.
Could it be because I am having a BBQ tomorrow, insha’Allah?
Perhaps – I mean, who doesn’t love a BBQ, right? It’ll just be a handful of girlfriends, plus my parents. I pray that the good weather holds. Half-cooked, half-burnt meat – now that’s the true taste of Summer! 
Could it be because all my best friends have turned into baby-makers?
Perhaps – one friend gave birth this week, and another is seven months preggers, masha’Allah. Even though I’m not sure when I’ll get to see the little tykes, it’s still lovely to know that they exist. May Allah make them a source of blessing for their parents, Ameen.
Could it be because I know such wonderful people?
Perhaps – both online and offline: you guys ROCK! Okay… that’s probably the coffee talking. 
Thank you God for all the good in my life… {happy sigh}
If you’re happy and you know it, leave a comment. 
I’m happy.
Faraz
June 13, 2008 at 7:15 pm
I should probably qualify that statement with the following:
1) I finally got through a very frustrating task that I’ve spent a while on at work.
2) After hardly any travel for me in the last six months, I finally get a change of atmosphere and visit a country I haven’t been to yet this century.
3) The weather is great, though perhaps just a bit too hot for my comfort. We’re doing a BBQ on Sunday insha-Allah.
4) My brother is returning tomorrow after spending the entire year so far overseas…
5) I have finally overcome some longstanding confusion in my personal life.
6) My car is running well.
7) My health has been good.
9) I have a wonderful family.
10) I have shelter, food, and water.
Alhamdulillah.
Faraz
June 13, 2008 at 7:24 pm
That dude with the sunglasses was supposed to be the number 8. I do know how to count to ten.
Faraz
June 13, 2008 at 7:25 pm
Oh yah i am happy
Sumera
June 13, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I’m content… does that count?
Although I’ve got a zillion things piling up around me, the fact that today is Jumu’ah and IT’S SUNNY makes things better, alHamdulillaah
Y’know what makes me happy? Rolling down hills.
AnonyMouse
June 13, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I’m happy about the brownies I made a couple nights ago, and the time I got with a friend who went first to Harvard, then to Turkey some years ago.
Shawna
June 13, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Sumi: I know whyyyy.
Mousey: Yes, it does count! In fact, content trumps happy!
I haven’t done any hill rolling for a loooong while. I’m not even sure I’d enjoy it now…
Shawna: Please send me some of those happiness-filled brownies asap!
iMuslim
June 13, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Oh, forgot about Faraz, hehe. Umm… good for you, mate.
iMuslim
June 13, 2008 at 9:49 pm
loved your post…gave me a little boost of what seemed to be a very blue day
Noor.D
June 14, 2008 at 12:19 am
Faraz is always happy
gess
June 14, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Haha, wow.. well, I’m happy.. kinda — not quite sure why, but I am. As for your entry options, may be you’re happy ‘cos of all-of-the-above
Maria I
June 15, 2008 at 2:23 am
Noor.D: nice to hear that the happiness is contagious.
gess: Aww… that’s a nice thing to say about him… hehe
Maria I: “Perhaps”
iMuslim
June 15, 2008 at 3:51 am
Salaam Alaikum,
I’m happy, but the reason for it is a secret for now.
AnonyMouse – I love doing that too! I haven’t done it for a while though. Btw Mabrouk on your Nikah!
Safiya Outlines
June 24, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Hmm…I am happy but i know i can be happier!! still looking/struggling to find that happy medium…
Hope you don’t mid – i linked you to my blog
Maryam Hamzah
June 26, 2008 at 4:27 pm
by the way, i loved your article about smart girls inexplicably scaring guys off – very true and quite entertaining.
Maryam Hamzah
June 26, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Don’t mind at all! And jazakallah.
iMuslim
June 26, 2008 at 7:35 pm