Cartoonist Blog

Time is a precious commodity that often slips through our fingers without realizing it. Recently, I made a conscious decision to put an end to overthinking and to take decisive action. With only 24 hours a day, I spent a significant portion—between 3 to 5 hours—browsing the web and engaging in social media conversations. What I once perceived as a means of staying connected with friends had transformed into a role akin to that of a customer support portal, offering assistance without tangible benefits to my life. It is time for a change and to stop giving my time away for free. Excessive social media use was a roadblock to personal growth, and it was high time to shift my focus toward endeavors that truly mattered. Reshaping Priorities: From Social Media to Real Life I realized that there would be no room for personal development if I continued down this path of endless scrolling and virtual socializing. The countless hours spent responding to inquiries on social media were meaningless...

Here are my wishes to be honored after my passing: No Flowers : Please refrain from purchasing flowers for me. As I will no longer be able to appreciate their scent or beauty, it would be a needless expense. ​ No Purchase of My Artwork : I request that you do not buy any drawings or artworks I have created, as I will have no need for money after death. ​ No Burial in Bangladesh : I do not wish to be buried in Bangladesh. I am no longer a citizen, have no property, and do not maintain an address there. ​ Arifur Rahman Drøbak, Norway 26.1.2019

The one-sided relationship is not lasting, nor friendship, nor love. Bangla: একতরফা কোন সম্পর্কই দীর্ঘস্থায়ী হয় না, না বন্ধুত্ব, না প্রেম। Norwegian: Det ensidige forholdet er ikke varig, heller ikke vennskap, ikke kjærlighet.

Once upon a time, I had a green guitar. I used to play and sing my own song every evening. On this time, I used to study Bachelor of Arts in Shahzadpur Government College. There was a song contest going in the college, some of my classmates recommend me to took part of the contest. I participated and I got the third prize for my song. The song I sang, it was about my country which was written by me. It was the first award in my life. Once I concentrated on drawing cartoon, then I stopped singing. Anyway, Now I have a new black guitar. I have some stories, no one knows, except the best friend. I have some hobbies, no one knows, except the best friend. Arifur Rahman 14.04.2017 Drøbak

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.  - Carol Burnett There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.  - George Sand Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.  - Confucius Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don't wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it's at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.  - Earl Nightingale Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.  - Confucius Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.  - George Bernard Shaw