Ramadan Mubarak everyone! Most of us have been preparing for this month even with the current pandemic. Some of us even hoped we’d have gotten past these trying times before Ramadan commences. Despite that, here we are: fasting on lockdowns, no congregational Taraweehs or other bonding activities. It might be the first time fasting under […]
Category: Lifestyle
Feeling Too Much Pressure? Here’s How To Stay Sane Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
I struggled to find the right words to start this post. Why? Because I’ve felt the same way you do. I also wanted to stay sane like you do, which is why you’re reading this right now. The pandemic got a lot of people feeling undue pressure, either from consuming too much content or seeing […]
5+ Things to Do Without The Internet
Ever been in a situation where there was a total internet blackout: you on a vacation, maybe a remote island, no access to internet, just you, your phone and laptop? It can be quite overwhelming since our generation is globally connected and we’re used to information just a Google search away. I found myself in […]
On Cyber-Bullying via Anonymous Messaging platforms
Cyber-bullying is still very much a thing and still very much inhumane. It comes in different forms: from making snarky comments on social media to slander and defamation of character on anonymous messaging platforms. Anonymous messaging platforms may have been built for harmless purposes but every tool can be utilised negatively. I wrote this post […]
Travel Diaries: Life in Doha, Qatar (COVID-19 Routine)
The Coronavirus situation probably has most of us on lockdown so I thought to share a typical day in the life of an unemployed person living in Doha, Qatar and practicing “social distancing”. Social Distancing in quotes because I live with family. Doha is like the heart of Qatar and it’s such a beautiful place […]