For a very long time now I wanted to get back into two things, writing and sketching. I think both may have been a way to express myself when times were not great and life was hard. My mom is an Arts graduate. Back in the day she had made paintings and sculptures etc. Some […]
Do you ever look around, see your blessings and think that you are probably a really special one to Allah? I feel that way. I think I had always been very special and He has always loved me a lot. From where I started and where I am now, if it wasn’t Him protecting me
Almost 2 months ago, my TV broke and started working as a radio. I could hear if I cast from my phone, but couldn’t see anything. My research suggested it’s probably a case of backlight that died and can be fixed easily – by a professional. I was determined to take it for a repair
What is with desi uncles and their obsession with staring? It’s a painful experience to be out in a restaurant and being stared at by a creepy uncle sitting far at another table. I want to eat my very spicy biryani in peace please! This staring and judging disease that most men in Pakistan are
Can we have resentments, anger and care for someone at the same time? I think I have had this question on my mind for a couple days now, but haven’t come to a conclusion yet. Thinking of actions and inactions that occurred over several years angers me and has, of course, led to resentments that
Before you get into gardening, most of plant maintenance you may know revolves around watering the plant, good sunlight and sometime – de-weeding. Once you get a little more into it, you will also come across the concept of ‘suckers’. Now this is not in the sense of using a negative word for someone, but
People romanticize solo travel and I am also joining that bandwagon to say that it is romanticized for all the right reasons. The confidence, freedom to explore, the chance to meet strangers, getting a brand new perspective on mundane things can be sought by nothing better than when you are by yourself in a strange
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One year on a strange land, starting from zero and facing anything and everything that came my way. Here I am today, celebrating my first year anniversary in Canada. I am nothing but proud of myself for making it this far. This year alone has given me a plethora of opportunities to grow in every
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It is 7 PM on a weirdly cold April evening. I am sitting on my desk, staring at the screen to write something because I have to create a sample post for the blog page. I am also thinking about what should I cook tomorrow, really need something yummy in my tummy. It almost was
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