I remember a time in my life when I would watch the Oscars with tears in my eyes, and this feeling of awe. Tears rolled down my cheeks, as I imagined myself winning an Oscar. I would ugly cry as I imagined. Now, so many years later, I still wonder why an Oscar meant so…
#278 peace
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I am exhausted. I can barely open my eyes, but I didn't want to skip a blog post. It has been a trying week, but I have been handling it. I have been self-talking myself all week. I keep telling myself to find peace through all the turmoil. PEACE. What a word.…
#236 saving chickens & eating cake
My birthday has been incredibly special this year. I had so many delicious birthday cakes and I am so grateful. It has been a month long celebration. Thank you to everyone that has made it special. Thirty candles on this beautiful cake One more from my coworkers I wanted to do an act of charity…
#235 the last night of my 20s
Last day of my 20s June 4th. 2022 was the last night of my 20s. It didn’t hit me until my best friend sent me a video from my 27th birthday. I couldn’t believe that three years has already passed by. Life is such a beautiful yet frightening experience. It goes by so fast. It…
#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…
Bla Bla Land: Chapter 5
Dracula play! I found solitude and peace in the theater. I started to bond more with my classmates. I tried to spend as much time as possible in the theater department during school and after school. Somedays, I would just lay on stage in the dark. It was peaceful. It was my last year in…
Bla Bla Land: Chapter 4
Theater saved my life in so many ways as a teenager. It brought my life purpose and meaning. My teenage years were strange just like any other teenager. I had some great times yet some dark times. During my high school year, my family was going through this odd transition. My siblings and I were…