There I was on cloud nine, after a lovely journey back home on PIA, on 8th May, 2023. I was received at the airport by Waliya, my daughter. Then I found out from my friend Sadia that her son Ahmad was visiting from UK, so I invited all my friends for tea on 9th. …
Halifax revisited Part III- patchwork of Stars on Ice, lakes, friends.
The last part of my Halifax revisited series, encompasses highlights of the rest of the trip. More than anything, the relaxation I got was literally out of my world. It was a treat to relax and being given an amazing time in Halifax. My Son-in-law Haaris and Nadiya my daughter, went out of their ways to make my trip memorable. It definitely was.
Halifax revisited 2023, Part II
So, I can’t believe that I’ve been here for over three weeks now. It went in a whirlwind; the last two weeks of Ramzan were left, when I came on 7th of April, Eid was on 21st. I kept my fasts for two weeks here in Halifax. Ramzan always has a different connotation to life, …
Journey to Halifax, 2023.
My journey to Halifax on PIA mainly, remembering the historic tragic events that took place in Halifax, including the Explosion and Titanic graveyards, along with the Swissair plane crash. I went in Ramzan, and spent Eid within two weeks with Haaris, Nadiya and Nyra.
Why I love being in Pakistan
You must be wondering if I’ve gone off my mind. ‘Why does she love living in a country like Pakistan?’. I’m saying this with a sound mind and body. This post will tell you why. It will illuminate what living here is all about. Yet, I’ll not keep a blind eye to the challenges of …
Getting back to normal life after cancer.
This post is all about my fresh new life now. Starting with a big Thank You to my Allah, and my wonderful doctors, and nursing staff. Another big thanks to all my family members, my daughters and my mother for their untiring prayers, and giving me support in every way they could. Same for my …
Decision making is vital
Developing good decision making skills is crucial for success in life. Here, some favorite methods are discussed.
Limited time and energy
These days, I’m really hit by the thought of having limited time and energy. The realization came to me when I was reading this book by Angela Dukhworth called Grit. In that she was quoting Warren Buffet, and how he says that our time and energy is limited. (I mean, do we have to be …
New Year Resolutions & detailed planning!
When you venture out, you’ve got to know where you are going. It is vital to plan ahead and work out the little details before hand. Only then can one be successful in what one plans to get done in the coming year.