Monday, November 12, 2012

Letter to Julia 20121113

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

Hello there, my beloved Julia.  It's nearly the end of the Islamic year, and tomorrow I have to get a new prayer schedule.  I arrange my life around the prayers.  I'm not as good as an imam who is at the mosque for every prayer, but at least I don't miss my prayers.  InsyaAllah.  So tomorrow I'll stop by the local office of the Department of Islamic Affairs and pick up a new calender/prayer schedule.  I think tomorrow is Deepavali, though.  Deepavali is a Hindu celebration, and a public holiday.  I hope they're not closed.  They should be working.  I have to work, and everyday.  Oh, whatever.  It's none of my business if they want to celebrate Deepavali just because everybody else does.  Let Allah be the judge.  I just want a new calender/prayer schedule.

Oh, please do take good care of yourself as you work hard, my dearest Julia.  I love you, and I want you to enjoy our life and love together.  Please remember that the goal of our marriage is to slow down, and build our happy family.  InsyaAllah.  I don't try to chase after mass media work protocol anymore.  I intend to dismantle it, and glorify Allah at the same time.  I like to be lazy, I like to snuggle with my sweetie, I like to veg out in the kampung.  Right now, I'm watching the Sailor Moon marathon on Shadowplay TV.  Even these cartoons say that showbiz pros have to constantly give everything and more, only then can they say they did their best.  And what was that for, again?  The international entertainment industry is saturated with evil and idolatry, and completely disrespectful to Allah.  I think I'll play a video game, and take a nap instead.  Wanna kiss and snuggle?