Since 1991, I have been living outside my family. I was a little kid when my parents send me from village to the town Comilla for study, to get education, become better person in a life. Spent 6 years in school hostel, where i have learn all the basic for my life. I have cried so much in first 2 years. My mum was crying too, but always showed me that she was strong. My Name is Shohag, i was the first son of our entire family. I was so adorable to everyone. My family missed me lot, but they never showed their emotion. My dad used to come every Friday to meet with me, used to bring nice foods from my mum. I was eating in front of my Dad, and then he used to give me 30/40 Taka for my expenses. Slowly I grew up. I have got a good voice; I used to sing in School, was good in sports. All the guys and girls used to like me a lot. My study at School went very well. I was always 4th to7th in each examination. I had so many friends, but i only went out with good ones. Got good result in SSC, then HSC, again hostel for 2 years. In these two years I have played so many cricket matches that I have almost spoiled my life. Didn’t get chance in Medical Test. My family was upset, and i was upset too. Then I have decided to study in Computer and get success in a quick way. But i didn’t realize that, success doesn’t come straight away, it comes slowly. It is a process of life. I made mistake, spent lot of money of my father, almost made him empty. I lost everyone’s trust. Drop out from university. Didn’t know what to do, then enroll in a college to do Bsc, didn’t like it, but was continuing. In the meantime, i was doing a computer professional course. I was so good at in that area, but because of i didn’t have degree; I didn’t get any job, which was unfortunate. I was in final year of Bsc course, then suddenly something came into my mind that I am going to try for overseas, I had enough with this life here, can’t do anything. I have lot to offer for my family, why i am destroying by staying in this country, where I have no option to come back to my track. Then bought a IELTS book, studied at home, then had a IELTS test, had good score, then applied for Australia, one of my friend has organized sponsor for me, thanks to him. I got the visa, it was December, 2003. I have called my mum that I have got a visa for Australia, she and my entire family thought that I am lying to them to get money again. I have explained, and then they have agreed to come and talk to Australian high commission to verify my claim. Finally they have got the information they need, and then organized money. It was so hard for them to give me that much money. But anyway, they have managed it, alhamdulillah. When I was coming to Australia, I didn’t know where I will stay, had no friend to receive me at airport, I did know nothing about Australia. I had only $200 with me when I was coming to Australia. I was so scared to ask my father to get more money. I was looking his eyes, how hard that was to organize that much money, his eyes were telling me that. I was completely depending on Allah about the life in Australia. Suddenly someone came to me saying i have a son lives in Melbourne, he can pick you up, i will let him know. I was like wow! That was a great relief. I came to Australia in 2004, lived with that brother who welcomed me from airport, lived with him for about 12 days then I have organized a house for me from the university. My new life has begun. I was studying very well, copping up well. Got a part time job, employer was so good that all the employees were helping me. When I had exams they gave me 2 weeks off for prepare for exam. I got all Higher Distinction (HD) in 2 semesters, and then university has given me a job on campus in IT. My life has turned into a new dimension. I have a got a ladder to step up. I did that job last two years of my university. Maintaining my study and tuition fees very well at the same time. I was missing my family a lot, but had no time to even think. I was so busy with life, life has become like a machine. Well anyway, graduated from university. Then one day I went to the Internet and web cam to talk to my mum and dad. I had a plan not to show my face until I complete my study. I wanted to show them that I have not gone anywhere; I have something to offer to everyone. My mum and me when we saw each other after almost 3.5 years, wasn’t able to control our emotions, was crying. In the meantime, I have become more matured. My mum and dad including my family members, they were so impressed about the changes they have seen in my life. I have learned a lot from this life. When all other friends doing non professional jobs, working hard, my life is flying Alhamdulillah. So far I have worked for world known IT companies and finance companies. Now I am a complete IT Professional, I am happy with my life. But one thing is missing from my life that is a girl. I loved her so much. I came to Australia for higher study to make me a better person in every way possible, and then get that girl. But Allah hasn’t kept her in my life, she got married. I still miss her, she was a lovely girl. May Allah give her happy life, Ameen I Love my parents, love my brother and sister. They have supported me a lot. I am happy that Allah has given me the ability to give a smile on their face by doing the good thing in my life. They are so happy for me. One thing i have learned in my life that never give up. Make a plan of your life, no matter how tough it is, you can achieve it if you try. Success never comes quickly, rather it comes slowly and that lasts long. The key of success is, at night pray to Allah Subahano tawala and during the day you work hard, try in every way possible. Insallah you will be successful in your life and the life hereafter. Now i am asking myself, is this life? So much hard work I have done to come into that stage, but that stage is temporary, it is not permanent. This life has end. I will finish one day. So what is the next life? I have to go back to my creator one day, it could either today or tomorrow. I have to go, I have to get ready for that life, have to get ready to face my Lord and the owner of majesty and honors. My life journey will not end here; rather it will begin with eternal life. I am trying to get ready for the life hereafter.