Asslamu alaikum!

How are YOU?

Alhamdulliah, I am doing absolutely splendid on this fine summers day.

So, as you know, it has become a reoccurring theme: when university begins, my priorities shift and my newsletter always seems to be left on the back burner.

I do sincerely apologise for this and I really should have sent out an email explaining my disappearance.

But hey, life does not go as planned.

And I had every intention of returning on a Sunday to talk about what has been going on in my life, new updates etc.

So, I guess today is that Sunday.

Sunday 29th June 2025.

Life, alhamdulliah, has had it’s fair share of ups and downs.

I have been busy with uni, starting new projects, attending my summer internships (which, mind you, I absolutely LOVE).

I have been constantly been absorbing new information, learning and also doing a whole lot of nothing (rightfully so).

During this time period, I had many, many MANY instances of where I felt defeated.

That said, we as humans have to learn a very important skill.

That skill is called grit.

Without it, we’d gain no experiences, learn no skills, and essentially sabotage ourselves.

I’m in the process of learning to be tenacious.

Not giving up even if every door closes.

Sometimes, there might still be a window that you can climb out of.

So whatever project, skill, task you have to complete, make sure you complete it to the best of your abilities.

Show up as your best self every day, even if it is hard.

By the way, showing up can mean different things every day.

But that is a topic for another newsletter edition ;)

Never stop showing up and advocating for yourself.

Because you would never know where your next opportunity may be.

See you when I see you girlie, and I hope you have a great week inshaAllah <3

Barakallah feek,

Amal xoxo