Nothing seems fitting enough to post after this week's tragic events. I am just so sad for the children that passed away. As a school teacher, I constantly feel anxious about the possibility of a dangerous person on campus. I keep my doors locked from the outside and I have gone over with my kindergarten…
Bla Bla Land: Chapter 9
I was drawn to the toy store after I experienced it with Ani. I loved my mood rings, and I went back to ask if they were hiring. They weren't at the time, but I decided to take their business card and try again. I would call once a week until finally, one day, they…
#232 make peace
I was serving a couple on a hot Thursday evening on the patio of the Italian restaurant I work at. Their names were Monte and Paula. They were an older couple who bickered most of the night. Maybe in their 60s? From the looks of it, Paula had just dyed her hair a striking red…
Bla Bla Land: Chapter 8
Ani and I in college. Ani and I after working on our assignment. We got panda. They messed up her order and than delivered it to her. It was 2010, and I was fresh out of high school. I was excited about college even though I had no idea what to major in. I kept…
#231 simulation
Can I just live my life as a cartoon ? I have been reading this science fiction novel, Sea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel. I kept seeing this particular book on the internet and I decided to pick up the book and share it with some unreliable fellow book lovers. Let me backtrack…
Bla Bla Land: Chapter 7
The summer after graduating high school was somewhat exciting. I was trying to embrace the changes. It truly is remarkable how we learned to cope and adjust. I had to move on and I was excited about college. My sister and I shared a room for most of my teen years. I am still in…
#230 Happy Eid
Eid years ago. Happy Eid. May your prayers and fast be accepted by God. This is the traditional greeting that Muslims say to each other on Eid morning after a month of fasting along with three kisses on the cheek. The children are given Eid money from the adults. All Muslims are to wear new…
Bla Bla Land: Chapter 6
DTASC Shakespeare Festival: Julius Ceaser The spring semester was an emotional roller coaster. For my culminating projects, I was a part of the set design for the Spring Musical, The Music Man. I was working on DTASC Shakespeare Festival, Julius Caesar, and the senior talent show. To my surprise, Laramie Projects chose my DTASC to…
#229 Last week of Ramadan
Good Evening, It is the last week of Ramadan, which will be followed by the Muslim holiday, Eid. Three days of family, friends, and food. Although it is hard observing all three days of the holiday in the United States, there is still so much joy and love. I usually spend the morning of Eid…
#228 Radium Girls & …
Bla Bla Land: A Hollywood Love Story will be released every Monday. Every Wednesday will be the weekly blog. I decided to change the day for Bla Bla Land because I miss writing my regular blog. So I hope two posts a week is okay with everyone. I want to start off by wishing everyone…
The Frshta Show 