Waldo Spaco

As promised, here's a quick update to the blog..something I hope to continue through the summer. Since wrapping up my finals for my third year at university I've spent a lot of time reflecting on the past three years - something you may have noticed from my previous post. All in all, I've realised that coming to Laurier was perhaps the best decision I've ever made. And although it hasn't been a smooth ride, it's been a really rewarding and enjoyable one for the most part.
I'm really looking forward to the next few months and unlike last year I don't intend on letting my summer go by lazily. I want to remain active over the next 4 months. I say remain because my life since September has been remarkably busy. I worked the equivalent of a full time job, while taking 4 courses each semester and being involved with campus clubs and organizations. All in all, it's been a crazy 8 months...but again, amazingly rewarding. so this summer, I want to continue the trend of keeping myself occupied and involving myself in various things and hopefully take away as much as i can from the vacation. Plus, I need to reach my goal weight by the end of the summer and hopefully come back considerably fitter and lighter! losing weight at home is never easy, mainly because of all the good food that comes at you left, right and centre. But i will make it work this time. Because really, after the first month the food becomes routine again. And i miss making my own food and controlling what I eat (rather the quality of what I eat!)

anyways, keep checking back for more updates!

Over and Out.

Thank you Shazzy for once again reviving my dead blogging life!

So a lot has happened since my last post. lol. I've completed 2 years of university and am now heading back home for the summer, a great feeling! so much has changed since that last post, both personally and professionally. People have come and gone and new people have taken their place. life is good. great even. i'm surrounded by people who love me and respect me and most importantly who are good people. we have a good laugh and it's always something meaningful! I feel as though it's been ages since i've never had to worry about walking on egg shells around my friends and having to deal with their - shall we say - quirks. i'm done being someone's babysitter or counselor. i've found friends who give as much as I do and we love each other. it's the most amazing feeling ever - knowing someone will be there to catch you when you trip, but will still have a good ol laugh with you at the same time! i feel as though after years of searching and finding extremes i've found friends who i can actually share myself with. it's a great feeling knowing that you can always share your feelings but also always share a stupid joke and just crack each other up.

since my last post i've changed tremendously! i've grown into myself, really finetuned who Waleed is and found myself. the process is by no means complete, but it's reached a new point where i can look back and say "wow, i'm glad to be here and not there." the Waleed of 2006 was insecure about himself, he was unsure of who he was and what it meant to be Waleed Hafeez. the Waleed of 2006 was scared and suffocated. all he wanted was light but could never find the light-switch. in 2008, Waleed has realised that the switch was in his hands all along and all he had to do was care enough about himself to shed some light on his life. once the light came, the problems were sorted out one by one. close inspection is key! the Waleed of 2008 is comfortable in his skin and isn't afraid of what people say/do/think. he cares about those who care for him, no one else, they're the ones who matter the most. the Waleed in 2006 was just existing - substance-less he trudged along waiting for something to change. the Waleed of 2008 is finally living. rather than trudging he's walking with his head held high with a smile on his face. he's realised his worth, something that was clouded for a long time. the Waleed of 2006 shrouded his insecurity with arrogance, but knew he was incomplete. the Waleed of 2008 has nothing to hide. he's finally complete. it's been a long and complicated road, but it's been worth it. i wouldn't change it for anything. every experience, good or bad, has shaped who i am now and who i will become down the road.

i think i should probably end it there. have a lot to say, but dont want to drag on for too long!

check back for updates!

Over and Out.

A month ago I was so tired of being in Canada I could barely get through my exams.  I have been back here for less than 24 hours and can't wait to go back home.  There really is no place like home. I miss my family, I miss my friends. I miss my bed. Ohh I miss my cats. I miss not having anything to do. On the flip side, my friends here are great. Honestly, where else would I find 4 people who would drive to Toronto to pick me up and come with a GIANT PINK BANNER saying "Waleed Hafeez. Welcome To Canada! We (heart) You!!" lol...i loved it!
So now that I'm back and have missed almost 2 weeks of school, I must get back on track. Have lots of catching up to do.
I honestly have nothing to say. It's weird, I just felt like doing something.
Anyways, I'm done.
Over and Out.

Yes, I had a bad night. I think everyone knows now, courtesy of my MSN nickname. But all is fine now. I vented and felt so much better.(Thanks Tiff!) So I spent my Sunday sleeping and listening to music. It's surprising what good music can do. A good Crunk song can do wonders to lift one's mood. Similarly, a good hindi remix or classic hindi song can shift your focus from crappy situations and crappy people to brilliant poetry and brilliant melody. My current fav is Lambi Judaai by Reshma, it's so sad and always make me tear up. But how I love it. On a lighter and random note, my friend Danish got braids and looks like an old mop. But hey, I love him despite his stringy hairdo. Instead of the regular conclusion to one of my entries I have instead opted for a quote from one of the songs that I have been listening to today. Unfortunately, it's in Urdu. I'd love to give you an English translation, but it just doesn't have the same impact it does in Urdu so there's no point.

Hindi:                                                                      
Song: Duh, Lambi Judaai - Reshma                        

baagh ujad gaye,
khilne se pehle,
panchi bichar gaye,
milne se pehle.
maut na aayi, teri yaad kyun aayi?
hai, lambi judaai.
char dina da, pyaar oh rabba,
badi lambi judaai.

Over and Out.