Category Archives: Confessions

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Sugar, Sugar (And the End of It)

So…. I bet you can tell when Saad is back (hint: some virtual space of mine gets neglected). He came back almost three weeks ago for what was supposed to be a week’s visit, but it turned into nearly three

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Sugar, Sugar (And the End of It)

So…. I bet you can tell when Saad is back (hint: some virtual space of mine gets neglected). He came back almost three weeks ago for what was supposed to be a week’s visit, but it turned into nearly three

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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

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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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All American Muslim’s Canadian Cousin

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about a then-new Muslim “reality” show called All American Muslim. After a few weeks, I feel that the show does more good than harm in that it at least opens up a

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All American Muslim’s Canadian Cousin

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about a then-new Muslim “reality” show called All American Muslim. After a few weeks, I feel that the show does more good than harm in that it at least opens up a

I’ve Been Linked

The lovely Jasmine at MrsMommyMD linked me in a Kreativ Blogger award in which I share with you more fact/details than you probably already know about me on this here ol’ blog. No need to thank me as I’m sure

I’ve Been Linked

The lovely Jasmine at MrsMommyMD linked me in a Kreativ Blogger award in which I share with you more fact/details than you probably already know about me on this here ol’ blog. No need to thank me as I’m sure

On Caffeine, MCAT, and Birthdays

Alternatively titled: 1AM Babble Here I am, wide awake at 20 minutes past 1am. This wouldn’t be so bad except that I’ll regret it come 7am-ish. I can thank my lack of self-control for this one. I had my regular

On Caffeine, MCAT, and Birthdays

Alternatively titled: 1AM Babble Here I am, wide awake at 20 minutes past 1am. This wouldn’t be so bad except that I’ll regret it come 7am-ish. I can thank my lack of self-control for this one. I had my regular

Waiting

After months of feeling vague frustration at something greater, albeit not know what the hell it was, I’ve pinpointed what’s the hardest part of this whole pre-med process. It’s the waiting. Waiting for this semester to pass, to even schedule my

Waiting

After months of feeling vague frustration at something greater, albeit not know what the hell it was, I’ve pinpointed what’s the hardest part of this whole pre-med process. It’s the waiting. Waiting for this semester to pass, to even schedule my

Wondrous Weekend

The kids and I weren’t expecting to see Saad again until the end of December, until a little over a week ago when he told me that he would be coming down for the weekend some time in September. As

Wondrous Weekend

The kids and I weren’t expecting to see Saad again until the end of December, until a little over a week ago when he told me that he would be coming down for the weekend some time in September. As