Firstly, testing and collection fragrances from all around the world. Only recently I started to pick up this hobby; in the late 2021. This started during the covid lockdown times, where i was scrolling my social media and stumbled upon a channel that talks about 'Best Fragrances for Men' I clicked said channel/video and the rest is history. As of now, I have a total of 20 fragrances in my collection and more are to come. My favourite scent of all time is from the house of Parfumes De Marly, Layton, a fragrance yet to be in my collection but I will get a hold of it in the never future insyallah! . My nose had matured amazingly; picking up 'notes' in a fragrance and naming them effortlessly upon smelling a scent.

Secondly, music. Music have always been in life as a source of destress, creativity, expression and such. I picked up a guitar at the age of 15 and have been playing it ever since, both as leisure and professionally. My love for music was through the roof as I paid a good amount of money in online music lessons and classes. I practiced everyday to be better at playing the guitar, to the point that i was called by a producer and composer to join his band as a guitarist. To this day, I believe that hobbies are not merely an activity to kill time but instead they are useful skill that can bring benefit to ones life.

Firstly, Personal Development. When we are forced to face a horrible scenario or ending, it does not imply we have to give up or degrade ourselves; rather, it helps us grow strength physically as well as intellectually as well as being disciplined.

Secondly Approach It Positively. Look at the unfortunate ending not in a negative light or as a train crash, but in a positive light or on the bright side, and take the time to learn and grow.

Lastly, analyzing the story's moral and lessons. So Allah SWT gives tests and tasks to demonstrate affection and love. Allah SWT tests those He loves, and it is also a way for Him to show kindness in order for our faults to be forgiven.

In addition to family time, I also made sure to catch up with friends. We organized a few get-togethers; to just 'lepak' and chill until the night is over. These gatherings were a perfect way to unwind and share stories about our lives. It was refreshing to reconnect and enjoy each other's company, reminding me of the importance of friendship in balancing life’s demands.

These events reminded me of a verse in the Quran, Chapter Hujrat, verse 10, which goes:

إِنَّمَا ٱلۡمُؤۡمِنُونَ إِخۡوَةٞ فَأَصۡلِحُواْ بَيۡنَ أَخَوَيۡكُمۡۚ وَٱتَّقُواْ ٱللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمۡ تُرۡحَمُونَ

Also in Chapter An-Nisa, verse 36 :

۞وَٱعۡبُدُواْ ٱللَّهَ وَلَا تُشۡرِكُواْ بِهِۦ شَيۡـٔٗاۖ وَبِٱلۡوَٰلِدَيۡنِ إِحۡسَٰنٗا وَبِذِي ٱلۡقُرۡبَىٰ وَٱلۡيَتَٰمَىٰ وَٱلۡمَسَٰكِينِ وَٱلۡجَارِ ذِي ٱلۡقُرۡبَىٰ وَٱلۡجَارِ ٱلۡجُنُبِ وَٱلصَّاحِبِ بِٱلۡجَنۢبِ وَٱبۡنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ وَمَا مَلَكَتۡ أَيۡمَٰنُكُمۡۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ مَن كَانَ مُخۡتَالٗا فَخُورًا

Overall, my mid-semester break was a perfect blend of family bonding through cycling and reconnecting with friends. These experiences not only rejuvenated my spirit but also reinforced the value of spending time with loved ones. I returned to my studies feeling refreshed and grateful for the meaningful connections in my life and most importantly feeling fueled with motivation to complete my current semester.