writing
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When is the D-Day?
It was the night before the D-Day. I had looked forward to this day for so long. I was excited and sad. Overjoyed yet pensive. How do you say goodbye to people, places and things you’ve spent your whole life… 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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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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¿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
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DELULUNESS
Can you ever say you’ve travelled by air if you never ran to catch your flight right before take-off? I do not think so. It is an experience that surely humbles and shapes you at the same time. Before experiencing… Continue reading
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Your mirror and reflection
As I am writing today’s blog post, all I can think of is faces. How many faces have I seen all through my existence? I obviously can’t tell but if I were to put a figure to it, I’d maybe… Continue reading
