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(A Different Kind of) Hunger Games

Breakfast Me: What would you like for breakfast? Aiman: Jellybeans! Me: Uh, no. How about (insert decent breakfast food here)? Aiman: Oh, no thank you. Me: Okay, what do you want then? Aiman: I’ll take cereal. Me: Fine. Lunch Me:

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(A Different Kind of) Hunger Games

Breakfast Me: What would you like for breakfast? Aiman: Jellybeans! Me: Uh, no. How about (insert decent breakfast food here)? Aiman: Oh, no thank you. Me: Okay, what do you want then? Aiman: I’ll take cereal. Me: Fine. Lunch Me:

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Everything is Temporary

Today has been a humbling day. Within the span of about 24 hours, there’s been news of everything from separation, divorce, recurring illness, and death from friends both online and off. When there’s a tornado of heartache swirling around people

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Everything is Temporary

Today has been a humbling day. Within the span of about 24 hours, there’s been news of everything from separation, divorce, recurring illness, and death from friends both online and off. When there’s a tornado of heartache swirling around people

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Undergrad Memories (and beyond)

Some of the things I miss about undergrad: Waking up and getting dressed for a day outside of the house. This means that I had an excuse to buy new clothes. Putting my driving skills to test by getting through

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Undergrad Memories (and beyond)

Some of the things I miss about undergrad: Waking up and getting dressed for a day outside of the house. This means that I had an excuse to buy new clothes. Putting my driving skills to test by getting through

I don't think the puffy dog wanted ANY of this.

Chihuahua Style

My rather sheltered 11-year-old sister came home from school (she walks home since the school is right there) and this is the conversation that ensued: 11-year-old sister: OH MY GOSH! I need to tell you something! Me: Okay. 11 yo

I don't think the puffy dog wanted ANY of this.

Chihuahua Style

My rather sheltered 11-year-old sister came home from school (she walks home since the school is right there) and this is the conversation that ensued: 11-year-old sister: OH MY GOSH! I need to tell you something! Me: Okay. 11 yo

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How to Disgrace Yourself (A How-to Guide)

Do you find that you’re too graceful? That you can walk and chew your gum at the same time and look fabulous while doing it? Being perfect is such a bore, isn’t it? Well, have I got good news for

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How to Disgrace Yourself (A How-to Guide)

Do you find that you’re too graceful? That you can walk and chew your gum at the same time and look fabulous while doing it? Being perfect is such a bore, isn’t it? Well, have I got good news for

Baby girl is clearly SUFFERING. Good thing I bribe her with sweet potatoes -- that she inevitably gets all over her face.

Back From a Coma

HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO CAN YOU HEAR ME  ME ME ME ME ME ME ME As I clean off the cobwebs and dust all over this blog, I notice it reeks of abandonment and neglect. But fear not,

Baby girl is clearly SUFFERING. Good thing I bribe her with sweet potatoes -- that she inevitably gets all over her face.

Back From a Coma

HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO CAN YOU HEAR ME  ME ME ME ME ME ME ME As I clean off the cobwebs and dust all over this blog, I notice it reeks of abandonment and neglect. But fear not,

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An Update and Cookie(s)

Happy Holidays to you and yours. I hope those of you had celebrations to celebrate these past few days enjoyed them and we’re all probably looking forward to New Years. Or maybe not all of us, but I certainly am

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An Update and Cookie(s)

Happy Holidays to you and yours. I hope those of you had celebrations to celebrate these past few days enjoyed them and we’re all probably looking forward to New Years. Or maybe not all of us, but I certainly am

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Thrush Rush Part Two

Apparently the previous post went live literally two hours too soon. Shortly after posting it I noticed another white spot on the inner part of Manaal’s cheek, only this spot was larger and looked meaner. This time I kept an

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Thrush Rush Part Two

Apparently the previous post went live literally two hours too soon. Shortly after posting it I noticed another white spot on the inner part of Manaal’s cheek, only this spot was larger and looked meaner. This time I kept an

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Thrush Rush

Last week I noticed a tiny white spot on the inner part of Manaal’s top lip. Dismissing it to general milk-or-milk-related residue, I ignored it. In the following days, aforementioned tiny white spot said “Woman, pay attention to me!” as

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Thrush Rush

Last week I noticed a tiny white spot on the inner part of Manaal’s top lip. Dismissing it to general milk-or-milk-related residue, I ignored it. In the following days, aforementioned tiny white spot said “Woman, pay attention to me!” as

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Trend Me Not

Disclaimer: Please don’t take what this post’s about too seriously as I can assure you I’ve had my share of what-in-the-hell-is-she thinking outfits/style mishaps. And really? Based on how popular these trends are, the fact that they drive me nuts

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Trend Me Not

Disclaimer: Please don’t take what this post’s about too seriously as I can assure you I’ve had my share of what-in-the-hell-is-she thinking outfits/style mishaps. And really? Based on how popular these trends are, the fact that they drive me nuts