I was never really that type of person, where I would join a club to make friends, and waste my time in learning "new" things. I loved my own friends, and never really strayed too far into what I didnt like.
However these two years were diefferent. Last year I went to the Green Lane Summer Youth Club, but I didnt really enjoy it. I wasnt comfortable in the atmosphere; I didnt know any one there apart from my sister, and at that time we were mortal enemies. So yeah, life wasnt so dandy.
But then this year, me and my sister decide to go again, (we act more like human beings to each other, rather than animals). I wake up on the day just to find out that she isnt going. I was VERY angry. I thought to myself, O.K, it's gonna be like last year, me sat somewhere at the back with no-one really knowing me and being a loner. It wasnt like that.
First of all, lots of the main sisters there knew my name, especially the boss (well she's the funniest one there, so she deserves to be a boss....), I knew lots of people, two people from my duxi had come, and my neighbour, plus lots of the girls that volunteered with me.
I sat near the front, and didnt feel like I wasnt part of it, and now I actually cant wait till the next day (tomorrow). It's gonna be very sad and everything, cuz tomoz is our last day.. Oh well, I had a good time, and learnt lots. If you want to know more about what I learnt, go on to my other Islamically based site: Journey To Knowlegde.
Ma'assalaam
That sounds like my sister and me. We're always getting on each others nerves. It's great to know that you two got along. I was never one for group things either, I just didn't feel like i fit in. But I've joined lots of volunteer groups this year so I'm a bit more open then i was last year.
ReplyDeleteHaha, thats me! I've started volunteering in Greenlane masjid aswell latley, you really get to know good sisters.
ReplyDeleteI've been going to the masjid for taraweeh every day since ramadan but i've been feeling very lonely. I have absolutly no friends in the masjid. me and my family came here 3 years ago but when we started going to this masjid, everyone already knew everyone else and i felt unconfortable, so i didnt go that often anymore. I just started going regularly this ramadan and i really want to make a few friends. I'm sick of being alone all the time. Sorry for rambling so much, i just needed to pour my heart out to someone, and i thought you'd understand. Anyway i just wanted to know if you have any tips on how i can make friends and become more outgoing. How can i start a conversation with someone. btw i'm 15 years old too :)
ReplyDeleteanyway please reply soon. thanks