The actions that got me out of my toughest times. Every November since 2011, it gives me the creeps. The flashbacks… and everything. If you are new here, you can know what I’m talking about here. Its not important. What is important is that today I’m stronger and so happy. Alhamdolillah! Often, I wonder what …
Packing & Travel abroad
When I’m packing for a trip abroad, I’m freaking out. ‘Will I forget something?’, biggest question is ‘How to fit everything into this suitcase?’ Biggest apprehension is: ‘Will it burst open on the way?’ Once the journey begins, Immediately, I move to ‘enjoying travel’ mode. Instagram and Facebook time, full time! Almost.😉 I’m conscious of …
Mahira-Rea and I, after 41 years – (Part II)
Hi, Everyone! I’m sure you were waiting for this post. You know, while being in Halifax I watched many videos on health and how to keep one’s brain at it’s best. It is all about having good relationships. As you know, my trip to Canada was surely about that! Did you read my last two …
Mahira-Rea after 41 years. (Part I)
We hugged each other tightly. Each one pulling away slightly to look the other in the eyes. Was it true? Finally! Our beaming smiles and laughter were unaffected by the onlookers watching us. My new acquired family, and Shib’s own were watching us, it was truly a great moment for us. A big Alhamdolillah and …
Our new-found family in Canada.
Hi, Everyone! I wrote this post during my flight to Islamabad. So, I’m going to tell you how I met my mother’s family in Sylvan Lake, near Calgary. Especially the details of how we are related, and how we found each other. Then a a bit about Sylvan Lake,and finally, my meeting with my friend …
Life in Halifax & now going to Calgary …
Living abroad, here in Halifax, literally, I’m afraid to step on the road. There are rules about everything. Stand here, don’t stand there, cross road here, like this, but not like this on the other crossing. Everyone seems to know all the rules…. Except me. I need to learn everything. All this takes time! In …
Enjoy funny moments in life.
Hi Everyone! Are you enjoying my travel posts? I’m so glad, as I love travelling. Even while travelling or when going through any time in life, I believe in enjoying the humorous side. By the way, a specialist says that you need to laugh twenty three times a day. So, let us do it. In …
Relax – take a break!
Why are we so cruel on ourselves? I should know. Every ‘to do’ list is made to grind ourselves a little more. We are merciless with the work we keep piling on ourselves. Then at the end of the day, instead of appreciating ourselves for all that we did, we feel bad for all that we couldn’t do!
I’m like that. I mean, quite a lot. What about you? Are you the same too?
Islamabad to Halifax, Canada.
Hi Everyone! You must be wondering what I’ve been up to. It has been a month since my last post on August 10th 2019 here. Well, it’s not because of anything except that I was going on a holiday to Canada, and was busy preparing for it. When I reached here, the lead of my …












