A few weeks ago I was talking to my husband about Eid in Illinois. I was a little nervous about how it would be for me, as it was the first time I would be celebrating Eid without my parents … Continue reading
This past weekend my parents and sister came into town to visit both me and my brother. Friday night we were at my brother’s place for iftar. My bhabi had made quite a spread of food. I did happen to … Continue reading
The administration asked teachers to make themselves more availible to the students who need help, so we have to keep office hours once a week. Every Wednesday I stay after school for one hour to tutor my students. This is … Continue reading
I am feeling like a lame-wad. I *know* I’m not using my time wisely in Ramadan. Between the physical exhuastion of fasting and the mental and emotional exhaustion of work, I “can’t” find time to do any extra ibadah. I’m … Continue reading
Craving #4–An Enormous Plate Of Nachos I want lots of oozing, gooey, melty cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, my beloved guacamole, black olives and green onions all over crunchy, crispy and salty tortilla chips. If I can get some meat … Continue reading