elderly woman behind the counter in a small town

sometimes it's very hard to understand people's motivation behind their actions... one of those things that you're just better off letting them be. and we keep forgetting that what might seem absurd from our point of view, perfectly makes sense from another... we just don't see it, or too proud to admit it, or too plain scared to face the fact. and what we keep forgetting most is all those are God's will. when we really think about it, things do happen for a reason. it's amazing how much we re-visit our past, especially when we try the hardest not to go back. what gives? i don't know. one thing i know though, it's perhaps best to embrace those uncertainties and live and learn - the pain, the gain, the enjoyment, the heartbreaks, and the whole experience, from them. this past weekend, i think i did just that and came out being more grateful and stronger than i've ever been in a while. this past weekend, i think i've met the most beautiful of God's creation that i've seen. a baby boy. aqil zarfan. it was nice to meet you and may Allah blessed you always, ameen.

what's the meaning of life? one-hundred wise men could each give you one-hundred different answers. it very much depends on what you want. if in that instance you're craving for a slice of toast bread, the meaning of life in that split second could mean your struggle to get to your favorite breakfast spot for what your heart desires. i think a good definition to life itself resides in your hearts. what do you want to achieve, and how do you come about achieving those goals. i salute those of you who are courageous enough to get out of your comfort zone and experience life in a different light. hehe... hey, don't worry if you don't understand at what i'm getting at... even i can't understand half of what i'm trying to say too at the times :P

(elderly woman behind the counter in a small town - pearl jam's Vs.) i seem to recognize your face. hunting familiar, yet i can't seem to place it. cannot find the candle of thought to light your name. lifetimes are catching up with me. all these changes taking place. i wish i'd seen the place but no one's ever taken me. hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away (x2). i swear i recognize your breath. memories, like fingerprints, are slowly raising. me you wouldn't recall for i'm not my former. it's hard when your stuck upon the shelf. i changed by not changing at all. small town predicts my fate. perhaps that's what no one wants to see. i just want to scream, "hello". my God its been so long. never dreamed you'd return. but now here you are and here i am. hearts and thoughts they fade away. hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away (x2). hearts and thoughts they fade away. yeah. hearts and thoughts they fade, fade away (x3). hearts and thoughts they fade...