I have a mentor with a great sense of humor. She said “Why is it written in the Holy Quran, that you must take care of your parents without a single ‘uff’ from your side? – (He never said that for taking care of your children!) Because He knows, your parents will create situations which …
World disability day
Each one of us has a responsibility towards them A couple of years ago, I had a first-hand experience of what it means to be ‘disabled’. I had fallen from two steps, in the school where I taught English. The doctors said, that I need knee replacement operation within a week if possible. It was …
Miracle of Ramzan
– The month of fasting. Everything is fine, about Ramzan. But the thought of staying without water for almost 17 hours is just too much. I’m one of those ‘water freaks’ who guzzles water all day long. If I go out, my bottle of water goes with me. I had panic attacks once, and …
My exercise bicycle
My experience of the exercise bicycle. “Uff! – this bicycle is constantly coming in my way.” I mentioned to Waliya. Now, it is getting on my nerves. I’ve put it near my bed, writing desk, and chair. The idea is that I’ll use it on way to each of these. What a hope! Its …
Knee jerk!
The story of my knee problem and how I’ve avoided the knee replacement operation so far….this might be of help to anyone with a knee problem. On way to the Desert Safari ride April 2014. You won’t believe it, but I was in excruciating pain! – yet, I wasn’t ready to miss the …