Another simple day

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 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah all :) how's your week been so far?


I'm fine, alhamdulillah. I went to market, lifted some weights, warmed up a dinner my husband cooked for us, and had lots of screen time.. But I defend myself by telling you that I do process things while I'm scrolling. Sorting out my brain. 

Suttis was in a full dinosaur mode. In the picture he looks cute, little daddy long leg, but he actually was chasing my feet and biting me :( I had my wool socks on so he only got to bite the sock, not me. Sometimes he gets a bit aggressive, must be his age. I put him in the bedroom to calm down, and after dinner I found him sleeping in the corner. :) success!





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I gotta make another cup of tea. I like this peppermint, lavender and chamomile blend with honey, it does have a calming effect, nice for evening time. I like this me time I have in the evenings. Sometimes I draw, sometimes I write my gratitude journal, sometimes I chat with you guys, sometimes I watch a series or a movie. And well, I get to have a peaceful shower and skincare time too hehe.

It's important to value yourself. It's one of the things I'm learning. I have always put myself on the side. I have always been an outsider. Never fit in anywhere. But more I go on with this solitude, I feel like I'll find a friend in me. ♥




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So yeah, a simple, nice day. Still in progress. I'm waiting patiently.. we can plan but Allah's plan is the best. I'm taking my steps and I feel like I have actually healed, been healing the whole last year if not more. And now I feel good, alhamdulillah. Thanks to Allah, of course, first and foremost, but also to my husband who has played a big part of being a healthy, secure mirror for me and explained me patiently how the cookie crumbles. They say you have to first love yourself to be able to love someone, but receiving love and being valued can really help you to give that for yourself too. 

Things are always simple and complicated at the same time, it depends how you look. I'll stay on the simple side for awhile.. it is what it is.

Anyways, thank you for reading, in sha Allah next time another topic :) Have a good evening,


Aisha






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