Cup of tea with Aisha

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. How are you? I am stressing about some personal issues, so can't sleep. So, I'm making a cup of coffee, planning to stay up all night. And go market in the morning. I have the luxury to take a nap later, so staying up tonight is not a problem. This happens for me sometimes, I just have to stay awake all night. Night is good time for writing, as I feel a bit more creative. The vibe is different and the stimulation of outside world has shut down. ... What would I write then? I want to write about Palestine, I want to write about Sudan, Congo.. Afghanistan. Kashmir, Uighur muslims, Rohingya sisters and brothers.. Yemen, Syria. And more, that I know or don't, yet. The world is burning because of Western democracy, which means white supremacy and colonization. Certain countries supporting each other in this atrocity. Even Finland, a nordic, "real democracy", the "happiest country in the world", is delivering gun...

Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah everyone. How are you? I'm alright, alhamdulillah. I have a meeting with my doctor tomorrow in sha Allah, and a weekend ahead with no plans.. maybe I do something, maybe not. I am having a lack of motivation. It probably is the changing season, it gets so dark now so early. Today we had Maghreb here at 16:08. Alhamdulillah still. I'm planning to make up my fasts from last Ramadan soon in sha Allah.  ... The situation is Palestine is getting worse and worse. Last information I saw was Bisan, telling that 'Israeli' troops are 1-2 kilometers away. The coming night might get so violent, as it has been already unbearable. I trust Allah has a plan. And in bigger picture, this life is only a test and this is not our final destination. The children, murdered brutally, are now running in Jannah and they finally feel no pain.  But we must keep on going with the prayers, boycotts, donations. I am so proud of everyone who go and march together for th...

 Assalamu aleikum wa rahmatullah everyone. How are you? I'm doing alright, alhamdulillah. I've been just living my life. Of course, I've been following daily the war in Gaza, thinking what could I do more. ... So when I was a young and idealistic hippie, I used to boycott different, multi-national companies. My boycott wasn't linked into any specific events, but it was an overall act against capitalism.  Then, time passed and I got more sick and then, surviving midst of it all was basically all I could do. I thought I'd have made my life easier without being so "strict" so I quit being a vegetarian and I basically bought and consumed what I wanted. Started buying clothes from actual stores instead of second hand shops and flea markets. But through time I started to miss my ways and my idealism. Now, with a bit more mature eyes, the situation hasn't changed much. We have more green or green-washed brands, more vegetarian meat alternatives in markets, an...

 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 ...