The Learning Journey

As another great addition to this blog, I here introduce to you “Bilal”, our newest addition to the family.

Bilal was born on the 31 December 2007, at 8:10 PM in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at this hospital. It’s funny that Bilal was meant to come to this world on the same day (31 December) as his beautiful sister.
He was post-due by 6 days and caused a lot of anxiousness to his mom and myself during the delivery. Alhamdulillah, our family is all pleased with what we are offered, and I hope I’d remain a good father and a loving husband isA.

Yesterday I attended my first ever ice-hockey game (Hitmen vs Kootenay), courtesy of Robert Kulhawy, Commerx Corporation, or simply my boss. Dave was so kind in accompanying me to the game.

The game was a thrill in many ways, especially when experiencing, first-hand, how the sport is loved and cheered by many. I’m planning to take some lessons in skating, perhaps I can join the NHL.

It was really surprised when I saw my name on the arena-screen (or whatever it’s called). Dave is the man when it comes to nice gestures.

The game ended 3-1 (Go Hitmen!) so, I was glad my first game was a win for the local team.

Look closer… It says “Welcome, Tamer from Egypt attending his first hockey game”.

After being totally consumed for around 2 months - I’m now finally able to sit down and write few words about the recent part of my learning journey.

I’m writing these few lines from Calgary, AB, Canada - after accepting a position with Commerx Corporation - a one-stop web development firm. The past few months were very stressfull; mentally, emotionally, and physically. It wasn’t an easy decision leaving my extended family, the city I was born in, the company that I’ve been with for the past 11 years, friends and memories and choosing to pave a new road in my journey. No one could ever make such a career / life changing decision without feeling a bit of regret or uncertainty of the days lying ahead, But armed with my faith in Allah, I’d remain sincere in my pursuit, choosing to do the best of what I can and thanking Allah for what will be.