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In 2016, we hungrily awaited for 2017 because it was supposed to be a bright new start. It was supposed to wash us clean from 2016 dumpster stink. But 2017 wasn’t a savior, it was 2016 evil twin. Globally, it was another year of sadness, death, destruction, blatantly racism, and ignorance. But personally, there were some success and several moments of personal emotional growth. These are some of the most important things I learned in 2017. Read More
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I had a goal and vision for this blog but unfortunately, I allowed fear to get in my way. Even after receiving positive feedback on the first post, plan, and the idea for the blog, I fought with fear and it won. I was not afraid of failing, but of what will happen after I succeeded. I was afraid of the future, what will happen 5-10 months and year after its launch. The thoughts of what will others think of me and my writing caused me be stagnated. Read More
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I was born Black and Muslim and married a Black and Muslim man. We had a Black and Muslim daughter. At three months, I went back to work and she was taken care of by someone who would become one of my favorite people. She became like family and earned the nickname, Auntie. She was cared for by Auntie until she was 3 years old. Then she was watched by another Auntie until she started Muslim Preschool at 4. Both are called Auntie, both are Arabs and both are Muslims. Read more
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