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Dream If You Dare To Chase Them

I promised this blog is all about random rambles. I don't know what I am writing here, so excuse me if it is all over the place.

I am 21. Soon to be 22. And often I wonder what have I done in the past 21 years. How much have I accomplished with life. Where am I heading to. Have my actions helped or hindered my dreams. I often wonder this. I question myself over and over and over again.

I had a good childhood, surrounded by friends and family who loved me dearly. But, I don't think I ever fit it. I always remember that feeling of emptiness inside me. That feeling of loneliness even when surrounded by people. I remember it as if it was just yesterday.

Maybe that is why I have always wanted to please other people, keep everyone happy all the time and not be disliked by anyone at all. The idea of someone disliking me would crush me, and I would go to any extent to mend that relation and that view.

I was the school captain for my primary school and deputy captain of both my secondary and higher secondary school. I was selected for the first two and elected for the later. I still remember that day when I was elected by the students of VIHS with almost 75% of the votes to be their deputy captain. I was a boy from a small school in a small island, I knew many a people but did not have many friends then, I was socially awkward and starting a conversation was so difficult I did have to press my fingernails into my palm so hard the pain overcomes that fear. In all three school I tried to cater for everyones needs. Tried to do everything I can that was expected and asked of me. I worked long and hard to live up to the responsibility of the position. I tried my absolute best.

By the end of high school I knew a lot of people. I took every opportunity I got to meet and talk to new people. To learn new things and make new contacts. I went to every workshop, seminar, forum I could and volunteered my time at every rally and event I could. And that was how I got to attend my first international workshop, Training for Trusteeship in Sri Lanka. This was a true learning experience but I still had difficulty talking to strangers and that I think hindered me from getting the full experience.

Youth Leadership Programme was where I overcame most of this fear. Being stuck with 39 strangers for 3 weeks in a small block in a small island will get the best and worst out of everyone. I remember sitting behind a desk facing my back to everyone on the second last day of the programme and crying my eyes out. I did not cry only because I was sad at leaving and letting go off it all, I cried knowing how much I had grown in the past 3 weeks, I cried because I was the first time I could trust and get along with a group of people with such ease.

From then on I never turned back. The London study tour was the next eye opening moment of my life. This was where I learnt the impact one man can have, that dreams do come true to those who dare to dream and that anything is possible if you work hard enough to achieve them. This was also why and how DYM began. Soon after the trip Shaha, Rish, I and a group of other friends established Dhi Youth Movement, she has flourished from a group of friends having fun together to a recognised organisation.

I don't know what I am trying to say here. But, yesterday someone told me that he envies me and wish he could live my simple fun life. I did not get good things served on a silver platter. I was from a simple middle income family and I worked for this, to be where I am today. Honest to God I thought I would end up doing some 9 to 5 job in an office I hate but I never let who I was dictate who I wanted to be. I still have difficulty with people, some might think its my attitude or stubbornness but I work hard every day to excel myself and to fulfil my promise to my country to serve it till the last moment. So don't envy me, I am a nobody, anyone could fill these shoes, work hard and you can achieve miracles. If you believe in yourself and work for the dreams to come true, you can make them come true.

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Life in Australia

I moved to Australia in January this year. Its been almost 4 months since I moved and there has been good days, bad days and really bad days. But, I am taking life as it comes and making everything a learning experience or a crying experience.

I am sharing a three room unit in a student accommodation and sharing with 2 other really cool Maldivian's. Hamy and MJ are the only reason I hand in my assignments on time, or eat, or leave my room. They are pretty cool and it feels like living in a little Maldives :D

I spent a lot of time after I moved with Naal, I have idolised her since I first I met her, always wanted to be like her. No, not grow boobs. She has a great sense of humour and our Naal and Naaf adventures will never be forgotten. I spend a lot of good times with Naal and boyfriend and a lot more times sleeping on her couch.

Crystal, Morgan and Taylor are the awesomest Aussies ;) They were some of my first friends here and we have been pretty close since then. If I got a penny for every time we went to Maccas at the middle of the night cause we did not want to cook I did have enough money to buy Maccas (almost!).

As for Aussie people I was a little skeptic when I moved because media often portrays Aussies as racist, but to date I have had a really nice experience and the people are 10 times more nice than Maldivians. People are genuinely caring and beautiful both inside an out.

My favourite part of living in Australia is travelling. I love the miles and miles of scenery untouched by human evil. I love the sight of cows, sheep and horses graving on the grass. I love the uniqueness of the Aussie green. I love the hills, forests, rivers, lakes and endless stretches of nothing with lay ahead. Simply put I love travelling and I love road trips even more.

I could think of a lot of favourite times I spent here but I think the first day and night at Crystals place in Braidwood was my favourite to date, I haven't had that much fun in a very long time. The right company at the right time in the right place leads to good memories, that is of course if you are not a sadist and like sad stuff.

The favourite place would be Kiama, a little seaside town we went to last weekend. It was like a piece of heaven on earth. Such breathtaking view that it almost left me breathless. Maybe when I get old and retire I will buy a small house there and die peacefully.

Anyhoo thats enough about random stuff. Want to know anything more ask me and I might just tell you. Just kidding, I will.

Hope you all are having a great day and loved reading this.

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Not So Extra Ordinary Tales Of Life.

Once upon a time not long ago there was a handsome bloke who found the perfect blog after years of blogging. He was filled with joy and a smile from ear to ear. Then Twitter bought Posterous and shut them down. The End.

Welcome to my millionth blog. I have been blogging since 2007 and for some reason I cant seem to hold on to one blog for too long. I outgrew some, I lost track of some, I deleted some in 'Jazbaath*' and if thats not bad enough a multi million dollar company bought my host only to shut them down.

Here are 21 somethings about me

01. I am Nawaf.
02. I am 21.
03. I am single.
04. My current relationship status is hopeless.
05. I am doing my Bachelors in Public Administration at University of Canberra in Australia.
06. My idea of a pet is a rock.
07. I co-founded Dhi Youth Movement and have dedicated my time money and sweat for her growth.
08. I am a One Young World Ambassador from the OYW 2012 Summit.
09. I love children, as long as they stand a safe distance from me.
10. Dogs love me, especially the bigger they are they more they love me, I am surprise how my crotch is still intact. (is that about me?)
11. I love travelling and have been to 7 countries and 4 continents in 3 years.
12. I love watching YouTube videos and now you should go check Cool Stuff and subscribe to everyone there.
13. I love photography and bought my first DSLR a few weeks back.
14. I like to pretend to be healthy but I love any food that is deep fried and unhealthy.
15. I am not allergic to any food but I don't eat eggs or shell fish.
16. I went vegetarian for a month once to win someone over.
17. I am scared of sea weed in shallow waters.
18. When I want something I will whine and rhyme till I get it.
19. I am obsessed with shoes and scarves.
20. I am always correct, I wouldnt state a fact unless i am 100% sure of it accuracy.
21. I like big butts and I cannot lie.

Hope these 21 things about me has grabbed your attention.

This blog is going to be me randomly rambling about different things and going through different and new experiences. Apart from random rambles the blog is linked to my YouTube channel where I will be randomly rambling on video, a gallery with some cool shots, my bucket list of things I want to do before I die, Cool Stuff which is cool blogs and YouTube channels I follow and contact which gives you every possible way of stalking me.

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*Jazbaath - a strong emotional response (?)

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