Dear God

“Dear God, put your kind hands on us, bless us and keep us safe from all harms forever” this is the prayer that we said in the afternoon before we left the classroom to head home. I studied in a Convent and these daily rituals shaped the individual that I am today, so much that […]

I Wish You Hadn’t: A Woman’s Cry In The Sub-Continent

I wish you hadn’t screamed at me like that thinking you had all the power in the world, do you not fear God? I wish you hadn’t caressed your ego, and given in to your family’s wishes over mine, I wish you knew that words have the power to hurt people in a way most […]

Experiences That Shape Us

In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you.”- Unknown I read this quote today on the Gratitude app for iOS. It really resonated with me on a deep level. It talks about embracing the good and bad, accepting your past experiences and loving yourself regardless of how things […]

Be Kind

Heard this song by Marshmello and Halsey on JioSaavn today (that is the best alternative to Spotify we have in Pakistan) As mentioned earlier I have an eclectic taste in music, having grown up listening to various genres. This is an Electronic/Dance number. Have a listen and tell me what you think! http://www.youtube.com/watch

Protected: Does (Not) Mother Know Best?

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Suga Suga

Suga Suga how you get so fly, Suga Suga how you get so fly…I can’t help but sing this song right now. I opened a tin of Jaffa Cakes that I was fortunate enough to find at Shams on my trip to Islamabad back in December. Jaffa Cakes bring back so many memories, but mostly […]

100th Post: The Journey So Far

I got a notification yesterday that said that I had made my 100th post. How beautiful that my hundredth post here also happens to be one that is close to my heart. I’m in the process of writing a book, and what I posted here were excerpts from the book in the previous two posts. […]

Protected: A Letter Delivered

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Protected: A Letter Unsent

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An Addict In A Candystore

Is it strange that some of my best writing brews at odd hours of the night? I don’t think so. My writing flows freely after free flown conversations that inspire me. I usually have deep conversations at odd hours with my kith and kin and it ignites a spark inside me. Perhaps conversation is my […]