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Rare

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Which aspects do you think makes a person unique?

Do you think to be unique is to be just different? I don’t think so, but I think to be unique means to be special or to have something special. In other words to be Rare.

As we are talking about people, in most cases, it’s a rare characteristic that even the person honoured with their uniquness is unaware of it. That’s one of the main aspects of being unique; you don’t aim for it. It’s a blessing before being an earned trait.

Your heart, what’s hidden deep in yours, is also what can make others believe you are unique. Your true kindness, true loyalty, and true honesty are making you unique in this make-fake-real world. I believe that even brilliant actors will show their true faces sooner or later.

Your principles is another important aspect that can make you unique. I believe they’re your second signature in this world. In a world where the majority play ‘the yes man’, you will be your unique self when you stand for your principles and beliefs.

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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A different aim

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If you could have something named after you, what would it be?

Something named after me? The first thought was a mosque. But I soon changed my mind.

But why should mosques bear the people’s names? I asked myself. As a Muslim I believe that we should not boast our good deeds. Your left hand should never see what’s your right one is giving. Therefore, how can one justify writing their names on a mosque? It’s none of your property. Our money is mainly a means to construct the place of  worship. Besides, the Almighty knows your name, your intention, and your offering. So why name a mosque after me.

I searched my mind and urged each of its cell to find something. I thought and thought until the answer came to me.

It’s a title of a chapter in a book about the lives of Muslim women in a foreign country. Why just a chapter and not the entire book? Because it’s neither an autobiography nor a memoire which would  typically be named after a specific person. Besides, that wouldn’t be my aim. A chapter bearing my name would preserve both my experience and my existence within a colourful  picture and a broader narrative.

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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Unexpected moments!

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What makes you laugh?

Unexpected situations can make you feel either happy or miserable. Have you ever, when got embarrassed because of something, found yourself burst into a laughter instead of crying. Unexpected things can indeed make you wish the ground will open and swallow you up though later, if not at the same moment, you will laugh from the bottom of your heart.

An old friend told me once about her first visit to Madame Tussaud Museum in London. The place was so packed and after seeing so many make-real human statues, she stopped before one of them. She was so fascinated by the design of the necklace around the lady statue’s neck. My friend stretched her arm and fingered that beautiful piece of jewellery. But, all of a sudden, the statue moved its head and its eyes fixed on my friend. Oh, my … you aren’t a statue; my friend gasped and apologised to the lady who smiled in understanding. After her shock and embarrassment, my friend kept laughing until her tears washed all over her face.

Whenever I go to London or hear about Madame Tussaud Museum, I can’t help laughing as I remember this unique memory of my friend.

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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Generation gap

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When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Have you ever thought that, from years ago, a five year old child is totally different from their peers today.

Years ago, when parents or  grandparents asked the younger ones what they wanted to be when you grow up? They answered; a doctor, a teacher, an engineer, a pilot, a mechanic, …. . Their  dream was to go to university, to work hard and earn their living from a prestigious job. Sometimes their dream came true, and sometimes not.

Nowadays, a five years old child, in most cases, doesn’t have a specific dream. They don’t even have the ability to talk and think about that at these early years of their age. Although, they are far smarter in technology than their peers years ago.

The generation gap is massive but perhaps that depends on how we raise up our children and what changes are taking place in the world around us. Unfortunately, the modern phenomenon of easy money is erasing the what do you want to be when you grow up question from the dreams of this generation’s young children  

By the way, I remembe I always wanted to be a teacher though that changed later on in my life.

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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Sometimes!

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What bores you?

Bored, honestly I rarely use the word but used to hear it quite a lot by others.

Let me give you a brief real example; I’m taking my daughter every week to a tennis club. It’s mainly one hour where I usually spend in reading or watching children playing. However, if one of my sons graces me with his company, he would make it feel like ten hours though he’ll be mostly using their phones.

I think it mainly depends on the person. If one wants to be bored, one will definitely be bored!

However, of course, I get bored. It happens sometimes on social gatherings, especially indoor, when out of genuine respect to the host/ess, I can’t grab a book in case of being struck by boredom . So, imagine youself being surrouded by people sharing topics you either don’t know or don’t want to know. Worse still, they don’t care. That’s when I count not merely the minutes but also the seconds until I step out of the whole place.

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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Companionship

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Who are your favorite people to be around?

“A companion on the ship.” How lovely to have one or two good friends in our life journey. 

Nowadays, I believe true friendhip is a bit hard for even good old  friends keep rarely in touch or are not as close as they used to be years ago. Despite all these super facilities of communications that should have made people get closer,  we’ve become so distant  from one another.

So, back to my favourite “companion on the ship” I will say those who will prehaps cross my path even once but who don’t pry into others’ personal life. Those who show respect and appreciation. And, those who are fun loving.

In brief, who would not like to be around positive people!

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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Cinderella’s shoes

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Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.

My wedding shoes will always be my favourite. They have taken me to a new different world and, though with its all ups and downs, I am deeply thankful for living such an adventure!

And, I believe who had ever said that ” the right shoes can make everything different,” was so right.

By the way, mine were not that fancy and I have no idea where they ended up after my move to the UK.

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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Guess what?

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Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.

Praise the Lord, I’ve been blessed with so many gifts and I believe we all have been blessed with so many. We just have to contemplate our life to admit that truth.

But, I’m going to pick three gifts I received by the three precious gifts of my life; my children.

The first was a poem on the mother’s day by my youngest, my daughter, when was about five years. How cute were her words and her handwriting, I’ll never forget that piece!

The second was two lovely budgies brought home by  my middle son on no special occasion but just to make me happy and I’ ve come to adore them.

The third was on my birthday by my eldest son. It was The Quran Cube (check it online for more information). And it’ so previous as it works as a reminder of prayer times with the call of prayer (Adhan), and i think it’ s better than any applications on electronic devices.

One more thing to say is that they were all unexpected and that’s why they are the best by the best.

With all the best wishes,

Nahla

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Keep it simple

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Write about your approach to budgeting.

My strategy is; Don’t be skinflint, don’t be spendthrift, and I’m doing my best to stuck to it by following these steps;

Declutter before buying new things for most of the times we need to buy nothing.

Cook often, eat out sometimes.

Keep walking and moving.

There’ s the saying  ” An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ It doesn’t necessarily be an apple but any fruits in general will be much better than junks for the budget.

Any finally be thankful, be grateful and be modest.