It was the worst of times

This is the story that I have been dreading to write but I think it is time. I don’t know if anyone will want to read it, because unlike the others on this blog, this isn’t inspiring or happy. It is sad. But it is our story and these words needed to be written. On…

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A DIY chalkboard for the kitchen

I have been wanting to do this little project for a long time, and I’m so excited it has finally happened! My kitchen has a chalkboard now! I found the frame on my first trip to a thrift store. I went in looking for one specifically and found this one which I thought would work.…

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Anya’s room – How it was in the very beginning

Anya’s room has been undergoing its latest transformation as Anya has finally moved into her own room (after spending her mini vacation in a corner of our room). I thought it would be fun to share what the room looked like in its different stages.  Today I’m sharing the first phase of her room, what…

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Celebrations, the long distance way.

When you live so far away from loved ones, most often than not, you miss occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, eids, holidays etc and sometimes it breaks your heart not to be able to celebrate together. There is absolutely no alternative to being together in person, being able to plan a special day, being able to…

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For my daddy

I wrote this on father’s day for my father but never posted it. My dearest Papa, How ironic, that this father’s day coincides with the exact day you left us five months ago. Just like you would’ve wanted us to do, we are trying to move on, but your absence is felt every single day.…

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