October 2010
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The Feminist Traditionalist →
My new blog dealing with the contemporary women’s internal conflict between traditional values and feminist ideology.
If you’re a confused woman (or even a man) who can’t seem to figure out what she (or he) should do or believe in 21st century society, then come join my discussion. Comments and debate are appreciated — and much desired!
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“I felt I might be dying, and suddenly I had this sensation of abrupt awakening:...”
– Radwa Ashour
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“Your world would be easier if I didn’t come back.”
“That’s true. …But it wouldn’t be my world without you in it.”
Burnt
Out.
Lately, I’ve found myself wondering, “What am I even doing?”
After thinking about it for at least fifteen minutes, my mind remains as hopelessly empty as ever.
And then, once the emptiness seeps through my limbs and fills my lungs, I start crying.
And then I wake up.
Day of Compliments
I interviewed a classmate today for our journalism class. I expected that our interview would progress like any other awkward partner assignment. But, after we started talking for a few minutes, she started telling me her entire life story: how she was really 30 years old; how she has a 14 year old daughter; how she was married; how her biggest regret was not going to college right after high...
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College Survival
I’ve given up trying to make this blog about anything in particular.
So, today, I’m going to share with you all a recipe for chicken lettuce wraps that I made up for tonight’s dinner. :) Since this is my first year in college that I actually have to cook for myself, I know firsthand how frustrating it is to come up with something quick and healthy and yummy at the end of a...
Fall 2010 Wish List
One-shoulder, long-sleeved party dress
DSLR
Ankle booties
Thigh-high boots
Hipster reading glasses
Aviator sunglasses
Skagen wristwatch
I know it's dorky...
… But I’m really looking forward to scheduling for next quarter.
I know, I know. Who looks forward to that kinda stuff? But, the fact of the matter is, I do.
I’m a weird college kid. I’ve never been to a frat party (I went to one during the second week of my freshman year; I didn’t find it that appealing). I don’t party on Wednesday nights. I’ve never...
“Our bodies are so sweet, they need no words.”
– Haggag Hassan Oddoul, “Nights of Musk”
““… love and life are two facets of a single blood. Anyone without...”
– Bensalem Himmich, from The Polymath
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Possible Reasons for My Unhappiness:
Physical and mental exhaustion.
Uncertainty about the future.
Inner conflict between what I want and what is expected of me.
Financial woes.
Guilt that I am (somehow) unintentionally abandoning my family.
Restraint, either self-inflicted or imposed by others.
Loneliness; feeling like I do not have anyone to talk to.
Always feeling like I have to hide from people.
My spirituality —...
