Cup of tea with Aisha

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah :) how are u doing? Today has been good. We went to post a little present for my niece, and picked up some bananas and oat milk on the way home. Sometimes it's these little things that count. My husband then went to a gathering and iftaar, so I have spent the evening by myself. It's been ok too. Had some dinner and dessert, and now some tea with you guys. :) ... I don't have much to say about wars and women's rights. Maybe some other day. All I have energy to comment is that wars should not happen at all and I condemn them. And women are great and deserve so much more.  I truly wish we were living in a different world. These are not easy times. And even though we are more aware of everything through social media, it isn't only that.. it has really gotten so much worse. Humanity is hanging on a thin thread. I feel often powerless. Heck, I can't even find the right words. I've been living from hand to mouth because of our own g...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah everyone :) how have you been? We are on Ramadan 15th/16th, alhamdulillah. Half way. I had a pause in my fasting and today was my first day fasting again. This pause was kinda harsh and I haven't been feeling well. But like in life usually, nothing lasts forever, and this didn't either. I made a lot of du'aa and finally I feel better now. I'll tell you a bit more about it. I was also at work today and it went good too, alhamdulillah for that. I was very nervous yesterday, but again, made a lot of du'aa and it turned out to be a nice day together with a pleasant person and in sha Allah we will work together more.  ... I think one thing we don't talk much, especially in Ramadan time, is mental health and mental illnesses. I can only speak for myself, but I hope this reaches the right audience in sha Allah. So, I usually do see some more struggle in Ramadan time. I know it's the time when it's only our nafs and us, the devil...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh dears, near and far. How are u? Today we woke up to the news of Israel and USA attacking Iran. Also Pakistan attacked to Afghanistan. This makes me so sad that on Ramadan there's all these conflicts going on. In Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Sudan.. I don't know even what to say. I don't support any kind of oppression, and war is never an answer. It's oil and power, possibly lands which they want. Control of the Middle East. I really don't have words. Like USA, isn't there your own nation to take care of, than putting all tax payer money to wage another war? And Trump wanted the peace prize.. I just can't believe how we let all this happen. They have made us passive with their capitalism, and they have been fueling racism, so we would be distracted from all of their wicked plans. I do believe we are closer to the end of times. ... I get so overwhelmed if I think of the world and even Finland's politics (which i...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh dears :) how have u been? Alhamdulillah. 8th day of fasting! Time goes so fast, a week passed by already. I feel good, and maybe I should do more good deeds, because the fasting has settled and feels normal now. I have had very small goals for this Ramadan, just to keep them achievable. But maybe now it would be the time to step up a bit. :) ... Today I finally got my package I have been waiting for more than a week because it kinda got lost in the post. I even had to pick it from the furthest shop. A good walk I guess :) After that I went to do groceries too. My bag was heavy! I was all finished when I got home, but alhamdulillah we have now everything we needed. And I also bought a perfume for myself to cheer me up (and I didn't have one so it was a need too).  The package contained my  Arctic Elixir  product, the Cream :) I got accepted in a 100 people test group, we are testing the Cream on our under eye area. I'm in...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh all :) how's your weekend been? It's the fifth, or actually the sixth of Ramadan now, as it's past maghrib time. It's been nice, alhamdulillah, days have passed quite quickly and I've had things to do every day. Iftaars have been delicious. Humble, but good, alhamdulillah. Right now I have my tea, and some time to spend with you dears :) ... This year I've definitely catched the Ramadan spirit. It hasn't been like that every year though. When I reverted, Ramadan was at summer, meaning 22 hour fasts here in the North. I was also struggling with addiction. I tried, of course, but stumbled. I had very lonely Ramadans, but it did strengthen my faith. Fast forward to this day, I feel so happy and blessed that I was steadfast during all the harder times, it pays off now. And the wintertime is like an extra blessing, because we have like what, 12 hour fasting time now, and it feels easy. And it's not only about the...

 Assalamu aleikum dears :) Ramadan is here! We follow the Saudi announcement of the sighting of the moon, so we started to fast today. Alhamdulillah. I fasted my missed days from last year mainly during January and February, so I am a bit used to the feel.  ... So today, I was hoping to get a work shift but didn't, but got one for later on this week. Then I picked a package, and bought few items from the market (more bananas for banana smoothies, hehe). I feel like I am more present in the moment and that feels good. I have been so happy and hopeful all day, ma sha Allah. This is definitely some progress, and I strive to stay on this path.  I have also read Qur'an, like I planned, and instead of feeling like it's a duty, the Qur'an feels interesting and comforting. Reassuring, that's what I've been yearning. I hope this is a beginning for a growing imaan and becoming closer to Allah swt. ♡ ... I hope you all are doing well. Remember to pray for Palestine and all...