Cup of tea with Aisha

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah. How are you? I'm alright, alhamdulillah. Still going a little bit back and forth but all in all I am ok. ... I have been thinking about saving with having a low budget. It's not easy now when the food prices and electricity bills are rising. But those are few of the reasons saving is a real must right now. I have few tips that I'd like to share with you, meaning how to save money if you have low budget to start with. These are some of the things that have personally been good ways to save. 1. Counting a monthly budget Calculate your monthly budget by listing all your monthly bills and rent etc. And then list all your monthly income. Count how much is left after bills. That is for food, hygiene products and all the extra. Count how much money you can use in one week or, for example, three days. 2. Shopping list/Meal planning When you go do your regular groceries, have a list and buy only the items on it. Plan your meals ahead for couple of d

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah 😊 how's your weekend? I'm getting better now. I accept what is going on and adjust to that. This is a test and Allah swt wants me to pass it. Today we have so nice weather here in Helsinki, it reminded me of my fave lists. ... 1. Lots of leaves on the ground When we were kids, we used to play in those piles of fallen leaves. I still get that playful feel when I kick them from my way while walking. The colours are so beautiful too. 2. Teddy bear backpack Hmm, another "kids thing". I bought myself a bag with teddy bear ears and teddy fabric and it just makes me happy.  3. Raspberry seed oil I used my store bought strawberry seed oil and I replaced it with raspberry seed oil from Limepop. I have some dry areas on my face and it helps my skin to stay more smooth.  4. Being a better friend My friends have helped me so much during this difficult time, so I'm happy that I'm getting myself back to be able to be there for them too.  5.

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah 🍂 how are you? I am ok, and same time I'm not. I have iddah now and this is the hardest thing. ... One part of me is moving on. I have a whole world out there waiting for me, and it feels good. I wanna open up again, and let the sunshine in. Let the autumn breeze give me chills, and let the rain wash all the dirt away. I am like a leaf, turning to different colour. But I also feel, like a leaf. Falling down and slowly rot and become soil again. I am not lucky in love. And when I finally found it, it was just too difficult in the end to work. I'm not the only one here having hard time, and I'm torn apart for not being able to help. Marriage needs to be cherished. We didn't have that chance to live together. So for me, hold on to your loved ones. And never let them go. ... So I have just tried to live my life, accepting what it is. If I give up, it will be a catastrophe where I'm suicidal and hopeless. I don't want to do that, als