Today is my birthday — a day I’ve often spent quietly, reflecting on the past year and wondering what the future holds.
This year, I decided to take a step I’ve been thinking about for a long time: I started my own website and blog. It feels like opening a door to a new space where I can share my thoughts, my struggles, and my hopes — without fear or judgment.
This blog is called WasifReflects.com, named simply because it’s me — Wasif — learning, growing, and reflecting on everything life brings.
Why Now?
Life hasn’t always been easy. I am a mechanical engineer with a master’s degree, currently finishing a PhD in chemical engineering, focused on heart valve research. But this academic path is not just a career — it is personal.
My mother passed away from heart valve disease and angina, and that loss ignited my passion to understand and help improve these fragile parts of life. This blog will share parts of that journey — the technical and the emotional.
Family and Faith
I am a father to two wonderful boys, Hisham ul-Hadi and Musa. Watching them grow and helping them find their own voices is one of the greatest joys in my life. Sometimes, I’ll write letters to them here, hoping one day they read them and understand their father a little better.
Spiritually, I am on a path of seeking peace through Islam. This blog is a space where I will share my reflections on faith, silence, and finding calm amid life’s noise.
What This Blog Means to Me
I don’t want this to be a perfect place or one full of expert advice. I want it to be real — a journal, a quiet companion, and a reminder that even when life is complicated, small steps forward matter.
Starting this on my birthday feels symbolic: a new chapter, a fresh chance to be myself, and to share my story on my terms.
Thank you for being here, whether you are family, friend, or stranger. Welcome to WasifReflects.com — I look forward to walking this path with you.
With gratitude,
Wasif
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