Cup of tea with Aisha

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah :) how are u doing today? I could be on a better mood, but alhamdulillah everything is fine. Maybe hormonal. I treat myself with chai tea, and chocolate cookies I made. No pics, because they don't look presentable but are more enjoyable so it compensates it..? ... We muslims follow our book, Qur'an, which we believe is the direct revelation from God. From the One and Only worthy to worship. But as you might know, we also believe in prophets and especially the one who conveyed the message of islam, our prophet Muhammad (saws = sallallahu aleyhi wa sallam, may Allah exalt his mention). We believe that his teachings are valid throughout history to the days of modern society. We also believe that even though he was only a man, he was a very exemplary person. His example is called sunnah in Arabic, hence the name Sunni muslims explains we are his followers. Other islamic sects do differ in opinions and customs, but Qur'an ties all of us together....

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah dears :) how's your weekend so far? I'm making some tea and I pair it with peppermint mints. I have been relatively long time clear from nicotine, but mints are my bad habit.. But yeah, today has been easy, alhamdulillah, just a very hot day again. Didn't do much, but I was happy to cook today because my husband asked for oven baked garlic potatoes, and any time he wants Finnish food it makes me want to make it as delicious as I ever can. Alhamdulillah. Now I've done my chores and wanted to come chat with you :) ... I was thinking about my last post, and the fashion theme. I think I've written about this before, but I want to go back again to the time I started to develop interest of fashion.  I have always liked clothes and trying different styles, expressing myself through it. In my youth I was a hippie, boycotting multinational companies and I bought almost everything from flea markets only. I had a body like a model, just 5cm too...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah dears :) how are u? Alhamdulillah, the heat wave continues, and if I can trust my phone's weather forecast, it will continue still at least a week. I like any weather so it's not a problem, but it is energy consuming.. so time to drink coffee. Yikes, where will the post go now :o ... I was so happy today to get some positive feedback about my scarf. Yes, you read right :) A nice lady came to me at the traffic lights and told how my scarf and bag match so beautifully. Ma sha Allah, she was so sweet. Also I met few other nice people today, just small meetings with strangers. Feels nice. :) ... The situation in Gaza is horrible as the famine has proceeded. In sha Allah, now some charity organizations have come forward with possible solutions. MATW Project is able to help, also there's fundraisers at Launchgood. Apparently there is some ways and routes which might work. A new freedom Floatilla is on it's way too, ma sha Allah. The most touch...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah dears :) how was your weekend? Today I relaxed all day, I was only looking after Suttis who is super energetic and gets bored easily which means trouble. I also cooked jollof rice once again and boy, I don't get it right still. Have to just keep practicing. ... I almost forgot to write today, I only now realized it's Sunday evening and I haven't written on the whole weekend! Nothing special has really happened after last time, just regular things and days. Just today I have this little sadness that lingers every time I.. well, now I get teary. Every time I think how hard it is to conceive. I know everything comes from Allah, and trust me, I have been praying. But it just hasn't happened yet. I feel like my life is happy but just the kids are missing from it. I would want to do my absolute best as a mum. And many have said to me I would be a good one. I know my husband would be a good dad. But I guess it's not just our time just yet. ...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah :) how's your week going? I'm actually quite tired, but I wanted to come greet u a bit. This has been an active day, I know I don't usually do much so my active days are maybe someone's regular days.. but anyways, I took Suttis out for a little walk, then went to walk by myself for a good hour and 15 minutes and after dinner did a Zumba too. Alhamdulillah. I wrote to my gratitude journal how I am so happy I have now new routes to explore and when I hesitate about doing something, I can choose "yes". Alhamdulillah.  ... I've drank a lot of tea.. still one last cup! I've done my chores, I have little plans for tomorrow too. And now I'm waiting my husband to wake up, I miss him so much days like these when he's been busy. But yeah, just a regular happy little day. Alhamdulillah.  I'm sorry, I'm really tired. I just leave you with these pics of some pretty flowers.. have a good night! Aisha

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh dears :) how are u today? I had an appointment with my nurse. She is so sweet and she is the first of many psychiatric nurses I've had who understands me and can provide always a new point of view, or is reassuring when I need it. Ma sha Allah. In Finland, mental health affects so many, I mean of course it affects all but here every fifth person will have some sort of mental health issues, yearly. And it's actually very difficult to get help. The queues may be weeks, in some cases months, and hospitals are full. I feel bad for the youth who have their whole life ahead and just because of too low resources, they can't get the professional help they need. In worst case scenarios this could mean increased rates of suicides. I dunno.. it just makes me so sad.  I never left the intro, but this is a serious matter. If you feel like you can't go on, tell about it to someone trustable. Ask for help. You are precious and you need to...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah all :) how's your weekend? My week went ok. I went to take my medicine Wednesday, and after that I've mainly just been relaxing at home. I have done little things, like gone to the market or out with our ninja turtle. He has been so active now past couple days, just walking non stop for hours, patrolling his territory hehe. He eats well and is doing now much better, alhamdulillah. He was just bored of his healthy outdoors food so he's now back at eating store bought lettuces.. anything he wishes I guess ♥  But yeah so I have just been extra tired, it's a side effect of the medicine, so I haven't been out much. First it was the weather, now this.. well, in sha Allah. I am a homebody but I do want to enjoy this weather too. The heat wave has finally reached Finland and the weather is *chef's kiss*. :) ... I'm listening to Bridgerton sound track, eating some raspberry oat yoghurt (gurt) and of course, referring to the past incid...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh all :) how have u been doing? Finally I'm here actually with a cup of tea. Ma sha Allah. Well, I feel more grounded and good, alhamdulillah, so maybe this is a blessing from Allah. Or not even maybe, it is. Subhan Allah. ... I used to keep a gratitude journal, or not, let's say I used to make few posts here on or my personal journal about the things I am grateful of, every now and then. Today I remembered it, and I decided to start a gratitude journal. I did what I usually do to my poor notebook, miraculously still alive somehow, I rip all the used pages off into little pieces and start anew. I didn't write yet, I'm taking time for it later tonight in sha Allah, but I already can feel more gratitude comforting my heart.  I am grateful of so many things, specifically said about everything , hehe, maybe that is what the feeling causes. Really like if I wouldn't struggle with my mental health so much, I feel I would be the...

Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah dears :) how have u been? I'm alright, alhamdulillah. I have just been at home for past three days. Or four? Anyways, haven't been anywhere except a forest walk. I've done chores, some Zumba (which is really fun but oh my days I am an aunty :( ), and what else. I have slept a lot too. I think my anxiety levels just went up and I didn't want to face the world. I think the atmosphere is sometimes a bit harsh, don't feel like I have to go and accept people's prejudice. I just want to be in peace. So home and rest has been good. ... I don't have much pictures, just Suttis, who has been feeling kinda off too and slept a lot. He has some stomach problems and I'll have to observe him few days to see if he will get better or we need to go to see a vet. He's ok, he has been walking around today, had a little bath, has eaten cucumber and plantain (in Finnish it's called "ratamo", this is not the banana lookalike bu...