Yesterday, I slept in for the first time in weeks. I also didn’t wake up feeling like my back teeth had been chewing cardboard (I have an inkling I’ve been stress-grinding), which safe to say was a pleasant surprise. Although this term and my unfathomable workload is far from over, as I write this my…
WIAW: The Dissertation Diet
My life consists of one thing, and one thing only right now. Finishing off the rest of my final year project and writing up my dissertation for it. At the risk of going on about how taxing this is, I’ll say simply that it has not been easy. I’m perpetually tired and stressed out, not…
Arabs and Veganism: The Difference Between Acceptance and Understanding
When I flew home for Winter break, I ended up in a heated debate with some extended family members about veganism and Islam , which compelled me to justify how I thought veganism was in fact in line with my spiritual beliefs. That encounter aside, I was pleasantly surprised at just how accepting and open my…
Express Post: Simple Salads for Spring!
Greetings once again, from British soil! I’m happy to report I made it back okay, despite a long day of travel and unheard of amounts of exhaustion. I even fell asleep through take-off on the plane, which is a definite first for me in 21 years of traveling. Unfortunately, being back means facing the reality…
Cumin Chickpea Scramble
Greetings all, and happy Friday or جمعة مباركة (blessed Friday) as we say in this part of the world. I know I promised another tomato-tastic recipe, but it will simply have to wait. Other pressing matters are at hand. Chickpeas. I’m happy to report that during my brief stay at home, I’ve managed to consume an…