Sonder (n.) The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
I promised I’d do this one, so here it goes. TW: mentions of weight gain, weight loss, ED, body image. I’ve seen a lot of posts that preach about breaking the demonization of weight gain; those posts are mainly photos of ED survivors in recovery, after they began eating better, developing a better relationship with … Continue reading 22: Part III, Part II
TW: weight gain, weight fluctuations, diet culture, eating, body image, etc. Hello WordPress, There is something that I've been meaning to talk about, but I did put out a trigger warning to anyone who might get upset and/or triggered by the following topics. 🙂 So, the semester's finally over, and the year being entirely held … Continue reading 22: Part III
So. much. stuff. is. happening. When I became an adult four years ago, I wish someone would have told me that it'll be impossible to blog as frequently! Oh, well. It's alright. I sure want this post to be clear of negative energy because I have things I reaaally want to share! Because of the … Continue reading 22: Part II
[Deep inhale] [Long, slow exhale] Hello WordPress, I am aware its been a whole month since I last posted anything, but things have been a little all over the place. I hope you're all doing well. The news is--I turned 22 [queue '22' by Taylor Swift]. I wrote a short paragraph and shared it on … Continue reading 22: Part I
"What I really like about this whole situation is that I'm spending lots of time with my family instead of each one us sitting in a room on his or her own. We even have time to pray together now. Usually it's difficult to find a time for all of us to pray together but … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #9
"The first week, I was lost. I've been living in Beirut for three years now - I had my own lifestyle, my own routine, my work etc., so being back in Batroun was a sudden transition. I was lost, trying to accept the fact that this is how my life's going to be for a … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #6
"I realized that I feel more comfortable now that I don't get to see specific people every day...and it's a bit clearer who talks to me when he or she is bored, and who talks to me to make sure I'm okay. I decided every day to pray for someone new - a random person … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #4
"There's something about you," he said. "You know," he continued, "There's something about you as a person that I love, but I can't figure it out. You're special." "I am not special," I said, "In fact, I have so many flaws I don't even know what interests you in me, when there's plenty of other … Continue reading Smile.
A smile can change you entire day, and believe me, when I saw those few pictures, my heart was overwhelmed with joy. I was happy that the world is turning to the better, no matter how slowly. If you need aid, do not hesitate to search for it. Be kind, be good, and smile more! … Continue reading Smile More!
Every day, I passed by a little shop down the street and saw an old man sitting in his rocking chair next to the shop door. He was always there, whether morning, noon, or in the evening. Sometimes the shop was closed, but he was there, observing. However, one day I was passing by and … Continue reading Old Man
Found a New Home 