Hey there! Hope you’re doing well! ❤ I’d love it if you tell me a little bit about yourself. What’s your name? How old are you? Where are you from? If you were to ask me this set of questions, I’d struggle a little bit, not going to lie. Especially with the last one. … More “Where are you from?” – Life of a TCK
As Muslims, hajj is a milestone that a lot of us aspire to reach. I haven’t been for Hajj yet, but I wanted to get the inside scoop from some family and friends that went this year. While it’s fresh in their minds, I asked them 5 questions. … More Top 5 – Hajj Reflections
I came back to Toronto from Dubai just as I entered second trimester. I still had all of August off before I was scheduled to start teaching from September. The plan was to take it easy and see how things go, and depending on that I would be going back to work or staying home. … More Pregnancy Memoirs Part 3 – Second Trimester
What is your language of love? And I don’t mean “I love you”, “Je t’aime” or “Ami tomake bhalobashi” 😛 I mean, how to do express and receive love? If you’re not familiar with “The 5 Love Languages”, it is a best selling book by Gary Chapman. He explains that different people express and experience … More The 5 Love Languages
“I HATE BEING PREGNANT” -the phrase that went through my mind 24/7 during my first trimester. For 12 weeks straight, I was crippled with negative thoughts because I was going through so much physically. I didn’t understand why it had to be that hard to bring a baby into this world. I didn’t feel like a … More Pregnancy Memoirs Part 2 – First Trimester
I was on the bus going to my last day of work before heading off to Dubai for my summer vacation. It was beginning of June, and even though it was early morning, all of a sudden I started feeling really hot. I broke out in sweat – literally. I felt my hijab slowly soak … More Pregnancy Memoirs Part 1 – The 5 Stages of Finding Out You’re Expecting
Everyone loves date night but finding a place to go to can be a very tedious task! Especially in a city like Toronto, with hundreds of options, it’s just not easy to pick the perfect spot. That’s usually when you text your foodie friends (right here!) to ask for suggestions. Now, I thought it would be … More Top 5 – Date Ideas: Cafes in Scarborough
Aloe Vera and Oil Hair Mask One of the best feelings in the world for me is when mommy puts oil on my hair. Now, my mom is a walking talking encyclopedia when it comes to self-care and beauty tips. Although she doesn’t really do much of these herself, she tells us to do it … More Self-Care : Hair Mask
Imagine what the world would be like, If we all walked backwards. Would the glistering snow seem any less magical? Would the peaceful quite moon be loud and vigorous? Which way would the trees sway when the cool autumns breeze flew its way? And how high would the waves of the turquoise ocean reach? Tell … More Walking Backwards
It’s Ramadan at the moment. For those of you who celebrate, you will know the amazing feeling that overcomes every single one of us during this month. The spiritual side within us is heightened and there is a feeling of togetherness. Ramadan is when we fast from sunrise to sunset for a month. By the … More Reflection – A bit more than just puffed rice
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