Category Archives: Confessions

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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

Last Night

7:30pm. Both–that’s right, BOTH– kids fed, bathed, cuddled, put to bed at the same time. Go ahead and marvel at that miracle. Perfect! I can shower, study, talk to Saad and be in bed by 11! 7:45. Showered for the

Last Night

7:30pm. Both–that’s right, BOTH– kids fed, bathed, cuddled, put to bed at the same time. Go ahead and marvel at that miracle. Perfect! I can shower, study, talk to Saad and be in bed by 11! 7:45. Showered for the

Weighting the Pounds

I had my six week post partum check up last week. All is well and the c-section scar has healed beautifully and all of that jazz. What stands out to me is one little fact: I’m cleared to exercise again.

Weighting the Pounds

I had my six week post partum check up last week. All is well and the c-section scar has healed beautifully and all of that jazz. What stands out to me is one little fact: I’m cleared to exercise again.

The Forever Labor

You know, with all of the June 12 and June 12 is not that important talk I’ve been doing, the universe sure is making me eat my words. Saad finally got back Saturday morning and I was hoping l’d break my

The Forever Labor

You know, with all of the June 12 and June 12 is not that important talk I’ve been doing, the universe sure is making me eat my words. Saad finally got back Saturday morning and I was hoping l’d break my

Omg, Let Me Tell You (Part 1 of 2)

Okay, Okay, where should I begin with this? I’ll start from last Wednesday when things just got all sorts of wacky. Wednesday morning I was in a very groggy sleep/awake state when I heard some sort of crying noise. I

Omg, Let Me Tell You (Part 1 of 2)

Okay, Okay, where should I begin with this? I’ll start from last Wednesday when things just got all sorts of wacky. Wednesday morning I was in a very groggy sleep/awake state when I heard some sort of crying noise. I

“Friending” in the Real World

For as long as I can remember, my most fulfilling and genuine friendships have 99.9% of the time been with women older (and sometimes much older) than me. I think it has more to do with us being in the

“Friending” in the Real World

For as long as I can remember, my most fulfilling and genuine friendships have 99.9% of the time been with women older (and sometimes much older) than me. I think it has more to do with us being in the