It’s February 1! So as promised this blog will be about health. I started mindful eating two days ago and may transition to a stricter diet next… Read more “Groundhog Day”

I want to start this post off by saying I’m proud of myself for maintaining my weight after having my daughter. I’ve veered off track a little… Read more “Diet and Exercise: Off the bandwagon”

Hookah saved my life yesterday. Well, my afternoon at least. My new year got off to a rough start and I was feeling down in the dumps.… Read more “For the love of hookah”

As I reflect on my birthday this year in particular, my thoughts drift towards my daughter and how her birth is really the theme of my 2018.… Read more “Bday Reflections”

The weather has been getting colder here in the DC area and I always use this time of year to find a hobby that keeps me warm… Read more “Fall to winter”

I have Turkish ancestors and thought it would be fun to write a story on Turkish Coffee. If you’re in the Washington D.C. area please support Turkish… Read more “Turkish Coffee Lady”

I was living in Egypt when my oldest Uncle who lived in Tripoli, Libya passed away two years ago. He was in a a car accident that… Read more “Processing Death”

There’s so much going on in DC this weekend! I entered the Hamilton lottery so here’s to hoping I get tickets to see that. There’s also a… Read more “FOMO”

It’s almost midnight on Saturday, September 1. My daughter is asleep, I’m healthy and I have a lifetime to look forward to. There’s just one catch: it’s… Read more “It’s September 1”