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Lay your bed
I’ve had hard days but so far, today has been the hardest in the history of mirrors and reflections. And no, it’s not because I lost my zeal but mostly because of life happening. Life has been happening lately. Perhaps,… Continue reading
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Wednesday/Thursdayish curveballs
Lately, my devices have been doing me dirty on Wednesdays. Anyone who knows me knows that Wednesday is my magical day – at least when it comes to mirrors and reflections. To contextualize it: I only write my blog on… Continue reading
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The gift of people
It was a random, cold Tuesday. The snow was melting, the sky was blue and the sun kissed me. I was walking by but then suddenly stopped. There was a beauty before me. Sculptures are beautiful but this one was… Continue reading
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An umbrella on a snowstorm day
I remember my first Canadian snowstorm. It was incredible but brutal in every sense of the word. Before then, I didn’t understand why everyone was so fascinated by the weather. The weather, the weather and weather was all I heard… Continue reading
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The ocean and the sky
It was evening time. Looking out the window is now one of my favorite things. The sound of the city, the tiny dots of people moving around and the distant sounds from the traffic lights fascinate me. It’s amazing how… Continue reading
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The Calm in Stillness
A new week comes with a new blog post. As you can probably tell, I love posting and writing which of course, comes with its own challenges. I recently spoke about writer’s block in a previous post. It’s a thing.… Continue reading
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¿Adiós?
Has something ever happened to you that made you wonder only to receive a fortune cookie addressing the same thing? If you guessed that imitation was what made me wonder, you’re right.But today’s conversation isn’t about imitation. It’s about goodbyes.… Continue reading
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A random grad school memory
I have a lot to say today but for strange reasons, I’m struggling. It’s difficult because I know what I want to talk about. I have a lot to say. I usually do. A friend once said “Rukkie talks alot“. … Continue reading
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A taste of victory!
I sat in my research methodology class listening to my professor. Then, I heard my name. “Rukayat!” “Yes” I answered. “What do you want to achieve with your thesis?” “Well, I’d like to change the world. I think it’s important… Continue reading
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How did we get here?
Different nightmares converged as I looked out the window. There was thick black smoke in front of me. Everywhere looked hazy and foggy. The scene was chaotic. People screamed. Adults panicked. Children cried and ran in ways that suggested they… Continue reading
