A year lost, A year gained

In less than 24hours, I'll be leaving behind my glorious era of double 2s and will be starting a whole new chapter of my life - 23! Frankly speaking, i thought (10 years ago today) that i'd have life perfectly figured out by the time i reach this age. Unfortunately, I'm still as confuse and clueless as can be. Oh well~

Anyway, like last year... I've come up with a list of wishes.
So, without further ado.. here's what i want for my 23rd birthday:

A pair of eyes that does more than merely look.

Eyes that witness the magnificence which is Allah's creation; Eyes that perceive beauty in all things and matters~

A pair of ears that listens and not just hears.

The type that detects sadness or hurt in people's voices; The type that catches glimpses of joy in their choice of words~

A heart big enough to love and be loved in return.
A heart that is soft yet strong in nature; A heart which beats me closer and closer to Him~

A mind that never fails to question.
One that is inquisitive and keen to learn; One that is as sharp as a samurai's blade~

A set of wings that will take me places.
Wings that take flight when i soar with happiness; Wings that fly me home when i am lost or alone~

A steady supply of iman and tarbiyyah.
To rejuvenate my soul when it gets dry and flaky; to pick me up when i am down~

An alarm that sounds when i go into deep slumber.
The kind that wakes me up to my true potential; The kind that reminds me of my purpose for existence; The kind that keeps me rooted to the ground and humbled~

A friend.
Who knows my deepest darkest secrets but never judges; Who soothes my anger when i am annoyed; Who will tell me the truth when others lie; Who has my back no matter what~

Selfish wishes, i know. But since birthdays only come once every 365 days, I'm allowed to be more self-centred than usual! ^____^ hehe.

Happy (almost) birthday to me! Weeee~

Oh, and I love birthday cards. So keep 'em coming~