The Big Move.....

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Hmmmm.........where do I begin...... Let's just start by saying that I am MOVING AWAY.....moving to another place, a totally different environment...... :( I'm just overwhelmed with emotions right now....feels sad to leave this place.....but I don't have much of a choice. Been thinking of moving since last year, but the plan was postponed due to the orders I've been getting at that time..... Where to you might be wondering? I will update about the location when the time comes......but for now I'm just concentrating on the move......doing a lot of packing, little by little and some important matters to settle as well before I go.

Not many of you know about my situation right now......to be honest, I really am not well.....I don't really like to mention here what's wrong with me.....only my family and close buddies know what's going on. And I like to keep it that way......for now. It's just sad talking about it..... :( This is one of the reasons why I am moving away..... I can't afford to stay here alone....I can't afford to work at a normal pace.....I can only do if I have the energy to do so. I just have to figure out another way of finding income that would not jeopardize my health. Something that will work for me and my customers.....a win- win situation so to speak......

I told my Mom......it's weird how it all turns out......I never wanted to move in the first place, even though she told me so and now whether I like it or not, I have to......it's like a domino effect.....everything just came falling down.....first I got really sick....then the computer broke down, which completely stopped me from doing any work......from there things just kept going wrong....as if it was meant to be....It was time to leave.... It is a hard fact for me to accept, but maybe there will be a much better life for me some place else...... I really hope so....

All I want to do now is concentrate on getting better.....focus on the move as well......and if ever I get the chance to create, I will........ till then.....I guess this blog will be very very quiet and empty for the next couple of months.....I hope it won't take that long to update......will try my best to do what I can..... bye bye for now guys.......hope to blog here again soon.....wish me luck!

Comments

Hanim said…
all the best! and hope your health improves. take care, and God bless.
June 4, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Azlina Abdul said…
Thank you so much Hanim! I really hope for the best too, insyaallah!
June 4, 2009 at 2:28 PM
Rohana Idris said…
Lin..sedihnya..I really don't know what to say..mesti berat beban yg u pikul skrg.Eventhough I don't know u..I feel like I know u -through ur work n stuffs that u write.
well..Hope u akan sihat sepenuhnya and berkarya balik.
June 4, 2009 at 4:00 PM
SOHO Mama said…
Lin, I hope you get well soon too. Really soon. I tak sangka you masih tak sihat. And moving now? Are you up to it, dear? Don't push yourself yah.

BTW I love the Mak Ngah pop-up flower card! Cantik u susun bunga2 tu..tapi menguji kesabaran eh :)
June 4, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Azlina Abdul said…
Rohana....thank you so much...yes, it's sad that I have to go through this now, kita hanya boleh merancang tapi Tuhan yg tentukan perjalanan hidup kita...I redha...I pun nak cepat2 sembuh and berkarya semula.. :)

Millie....I really hope to get well soon too! Walaupun I sedar it won't be easy for me, but I won't give up! Memang terpaksa pindah atas sebab nak berubat...memang susah nak pindah bila dalam keadaan sakit ni, tapi xpe,I buat sikit2, setakat mampu....insyaallah everything will be ok :) Thank you so much!
June 5, 2009 at 2:42 PM
gabriela luna said…
Azlina, I'm glad you're moving but not glad you don't feel very well. I've had to move a couple of times in the same way, after everything just kept going, and feeling, wrong. And I can tell you, it was worth it! Moving brings new experiences and renewed energy. I wish you the very, very best! and please keep in touch when you can. Many hugs, lots of good vibes and may your move open a brand new life full of possibilities.
June 6, 2009 at 10:14 AM
*esther* said…
Hi Lin, I hope everything will turn out well for u =) im just a random fan of your work, but I've learnt to enjoy that personality of yours through snippets of your life. all the best with everything ya. Take care and do keep your readers posted once a while on how things are with u =) I pray for the very best for u =)


Esther.
June 6, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Azlina Abdul said…
Gabriela....thank you so much dear! I believe this move will bring me good vibes and renewed energy too! I really think so it's for the best. Will keep in touch with you always! :)


Esther.....thank you so much for your wishes and prayers, it means a lot to me! Will keep my readers posted on what's new with me on my personal blog...Pieces of Lin... :)
June 8, 2009 at 3:02 PM
[ t ] is tEdDie said…
Kak Lin.. sorry to hear that. dah lama i tak on9, mcm2 jd sekarng. i harap sgt kak lin cepat sembuh so that kita boleh sambung kerja2 seni kita balik...

kak lin get well soon, sob sob ;(
June 10, 2009 at 7:24 PM
Azlina Abdul said…
Teddie...tu laa..mcm2 hal berlaku...thank you so much for your wishes...I pun xsabar nak cepat sembuh and berkarya balik...hope my wishes comes true too ;)
June 10, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Juhi said…
Hi Lin, I hope everything turns out well for you. I have been an admirer of your work ever since I started blogging. Do take care and keep up posted.

Love
Juhi
June 15, 2009 at 5:21 PM
CC said…
Hi, Sweetie!
Please take care of yourself & remember to breathe! I'm so sad you are feeling bad, but you will recover & get your energy back. I do believe that! All is well!
Warmest aloha,
CC
June 17, 2009 at 4:37 AM
Azlina Abdul said…
Juhi....thank you so much...appreciate your support :) will keep my readers posted on what's new with me at my personal blog - Pieces of Lin...do check it out whenever you can ;)

CC....I'll remember that dear! I do believe I will fully recover too...I am working hard on it...I won't give up!

Love ya both!
Lin...
June 17, 2009 at 9:56 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Lin,

I have just opened your blog. I dont know you very well. But what I can say is ..whatever you are facing now..1. you must be strong. 2. Keep your spirit high
3. When you are sad your body will secret more acid and it will make you unwell.

So girl, cheer up . Keep smiling.

Salam
Riz.net
Libran
July 13, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Dzaliqa said…
Assalamualaikum Lin,

Must admit I haven't been to your blog for a long time. Saw you in the papers today - congrats!

You're having a rough time now while I just came out of mine. All I can say is take all the time you need to recover and get well again. The break is worth it. At least mine was and I'm sure yours will be too. I KNOW you'll be back better than you ever imagine you'll be :)

Take care dear!
July 13, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Azlina Abdul said…
Hi Libran.....Thank you so much for your supportive words :) Your sure did cheered me up! I will remember your advice...and will keep on smiling! :)

Hi Dzaliqa...Thank you so much for your wish! Sorry to hear you went through a tough time too..hope you are doing well now.This 2 months break sure is helping me a lot. I am certain I will be back to resume my business soon too. You take care too ya? All my best to you too!
July 14, 2009 at 3:42 PM
nizzam said…
assalamualaikum lin,

wah.. first time i buka blog ni, ada citer sedih. i dapat add blog u daripada artikel Utusan Malaysia -mega. Apa pun jgn bersedih k... bagus tindakan u, perkara lepas kita jgn toleh lagi... teruskan berjuang untk hari mendatang.

jdik salam perkenalan dari sya dan selamat maju jaya!
July 15, 2009 at 1:11 PM
Azlina Abdul said…
Waalaikumsalam Nizam....Nice to meet you...terima kasih banyak2 atas sokongan....insyaallah in future xde lagi cerita sedih2...nak yg happy2 jer hehehe...thank you again for your wishes.
July 15, 2009 at 1:59 PM
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