humanity… When you are cringe, the possibilities are endless. 1 May 20221 May 2022 Whatever people might tell you about how cringe you are, don’t feel defeated or even, discouraged. If you are cringe, then you have unlocked the avenue to some wonderful opportunities…
fiction… The summer of 69….. except it was 96! 17 Apr 202225 Apr 2022 I wake up rubbing my eyes, angrily thinking what abomination early rising truly is and if I ever came across that person I’d banish them to Iceland during the months…
feminism… The dating apostle! 1 Apr 202210 Apr 2022 While my own dating résumé is probably nothing to write home about, it’s not because of any negligence on my part, let me assure you of that. In a world…
burnout… My age and the havoc it can wreak. 31 Mar 202231 Mar 2022 “How old are you, dear?” The oldest of the three women asked, her yellowing teeth bared, reminding me of barracudas in the Australian reefs. How old am I, I stare…
feminism… Humor…Comedy…when does it stop being funny? 29 Mar 202229 Mar 2022 “What’s the most desirable quality in a man for you?” “He gotta be funny, Dad”, I didn’t miss a beat, “If he can’t make me laugh then I’m not even…
fiction… Quirky Pakistani 4 4 Mar 202124 Dec 2021 "Mom! There's a guy". "What do you mean?" "Errr. That there's a guy". "Like a guy guy?" "What's a guy guy?" "Is he a man?" "What do you think a…
feminism… Pakistani Love and Sex…A tale of two distinct passions 17 Oct 202017 Oct 2020 Pakistanis are blessed with one of those unique attributes that people wish they had. We can easily separate love from sex and sex from love, hence the hugely popular and…
feminism… The aluminum foil and other popular themes of her marriage! 31 Aug 20206 Sep 2020 The aluminum foil: Curse be on me that I wasn't taught the basic art of cooking by my mother. I land in my marriage unarmed and without any back up…
fiction… Janu, Jani, Jaan and the Pakistani arranged marriage bride. 27 Aug 202029 Aug 2020 As you sit there fluttering your eye lashes at the man who is going to be your keeper from now, you sense another pair of eyes, unflutteringly looking at you.…
feminism… “She’s just the girl you’re looking for!” 26 Aug 20202 Apr 2021 The arranged marriage process? What else can I write that hasn't already been written about it on this blog but sometimes..... material presents itself. A friend of a friend whose…
My mind as a woman 