Cup of tea with Aisha

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh dear readers. How are u doing? I'm doing fine alhamdulillah, just regular days. I've been at work and also a lot at home, so I try to find something to do this weekend in sha Allah. Things are going normal, steadily and I have everything I need. ... But not everyone has what they need, not even the basics. Like human rights, shelter, food, water, health care. Peace. I'm of course referring to Gaza. It kills me to see the news, the videos of children, people losing their families.. and what will be next? Israel is planning something for Northern Gaza, as they said civilians have to evacuate themselves in 24 hours. Are they gonna demolish everything, putting all the Gaza's into even a smaller area? Still without aid, food, water..  It's just horrible. I look at the news and I cry, I cry even right now. But my cry doesn't save anyone. So let's make du'aa for the Palestinians, let's make du'aa that the w...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah everyone :) how's your week going? I need some time to load my batteries.. I like to be active and I'm happy I have spent time with my friends, but as an introvert I need then some time to just be. Now I have, alhamdulillah, the whole evening to myself so I can relax. I know it might sound strange, for someone who has a lot of free time like me, to need extra time for relaxing but that's how it goes. When I get my rest, I'm much more happier and life feels easier again, alhamdulillah. ... And I am alright. I have some tea and cookies, and.. there's one gentleman who I've been talking to. Right now things seem easy and going in a nice direction. But I keep it to myself still. We'll see how things will go. :) in sha Allah. ... Since I don't have much to share today, let me share some pictures instead. Thank you for stopping by, Aisha

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah everyone :) Happy friday! I had work today, then I just went to market on my way home. Bought some tortellini, halloumi cheese and Vöner (vegan kebab, yes it exists :)) and I have now a nice weekend ahead. No plans, so maybe it's gonna be mostly staying at home, watching Netflix, and I try to hit the gym too.  I don't know if I'm weird, maybe just an introvert.. for me staying a lot at home is not a problem at all. I just know all of us beautiful flowers will need some sunshine and outside air too.. I'll figure something out in sha Allah, where to go. ... My period is almost over and I start to feel happy again, alhamdulillah. I feel so stable and it feels nice. Just happiness, that's it. Simple things. Some chocolate and a good book. Trying to better my imaan too. ... Not much more news right now.. I am just kinda going with the flow now and leave my future to Allah swt. It's important to find the happiness from inside, then it ...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah :) how are u? Today I went to the gym and market, cooked some meat stew in the oven and then I have just relaxed and had some period cramps.. I drank my last cup of tea for tonight, a cup of peppermint tea with milk. I know, milk doesn't go well with herbal tea but I like the sweetness of oat milk mixed with the lovely mint taste. I have to put milk or it's not tea! Or actually, with mint it becomes some type of moon milk I guess.. well anyways. How have you been doing? ... I put Blue Planet II in the background while I'm writing. There's something in the sea that is so calming. A whole different world. I have felt a bit apathetic in the evenings and ocean documentaries are a good remedy. I've been happy too, don't get me wrong. But this time of month makes me a bit sad and it's just normal. I have rejected again few men and feel disappointed. But knowing that I am in the right place and time, where I'm supposed to be in ...

 Assalamu aleikum everyone :) A nice day off going on here :) I went to a second hand shop and found some flowers and a cute little glass jar. Then I came home and made chicken soup. Soup theme continues.. today I will tell you about my wardrobe and tips to have a good capsule wardrobe for fall and winter.  ... So a disclaimer first: this is just my opinion of how I like to keep a minimal capsule wardrobe. You can adjust this to your needs. So either you love jilbabs or pants, here we go. :) (I'm sorry I couldn't take pictures, I just right now don't have the setting in my home for that.) Capsule wardrobe for fw 2023-2024 Dresses, tops, bottoms - 2 abayas/maxi dresses - 2 tunics -2 maxi skirts - wide leg pants - oxford shirt - long cardigan Outerwear - oversize anorak - puffer jacket - wool coat Shoes - 2 pairs of sneakers - lug sole boots - feminine boots Other basic clothes - workout clothes (leggings, tunics) - underwear (including turtle neck top for cold days, to wear ...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah dears :) how are u doing? Today I went to the gym and my friend came to visit me after that. It was a nice day and I was so happy to have company. Laughter goes a long way :) ... Tonight instead of tea, I have a cup of soup. Plot thickens... (sorry that was bad :D) I am still in the dating scene and I wonder how this will ever work out. There's men to talk with, but it has been frustrating and difficult. The biggest difficulty is, how will I tell about my illness. Because they have to know. But when and how.. gosh. If my over weight doesn't scare them off, my illness will. :( I am doing fine, and if I don't think of the dating, I have actually been happiest I have been for a long time.  Life is going easy peasy, and I'm thinking even starting to study.. finally. But the illness.. I can't get rid of it. And I have to be honest about it. But how come it is so hard to tell about it? ... When everyone posts about mental wellness, mental ...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh :) How's your week going? I'm alright, alhamdulillah. I feel happy and I feel like my life is in a good order. Of course when I say this now, something will happen.. maybe I'm gonna meet someone who will rock my world.. or something. Anyways, I feel good, went today to gym and I got a new jacket and a home dress. Laundry is washed, dishes are still waiting. I watch Netflix and chat with you guys. :) ... I have had a problem with my hair being very dry. The natural shampoo I am using is otherwise good, and does have oils in it, but it doesn't really help that much with the dryness. But I found a perfect conditioner! I'm sorry it's probably available only in Finland, so sorry about that. But if you see this conditioner, you need to try it! It's a Finnish brand, Herbina, not certified natural cosmetics but close enough. I buy this from Tokmanni. I also use my regular face oil mix for my hair sometimes. Not after ev...