I am a firm believer in dating outside of your type; I decided to give the swirl a chance. A sweet white guy who converted to Islam but was raised Jewish asked me on a date. Honestly, my first instinct was to politely decline, but instead, I said yes. We went out to dinner, and … More I Tried the Swirl
I typically try to stay away from conversations dealing with race, politics, and religion, especially with people I barely know. In my opinion, those conversations never go well, and rarely does either person change their mind; both parties leave frustrated and upset. Unfortunately, I had this one co-worker who loved talking about all three! He … More A Conversation with an Atheist
I can’t believe all this time in the house and I’ve barely written anything. I have tons of notes and ideas scribbled down but haven’t actually written a post. So, I’ll just tell y’all what I have been up to. I decided to go home and spend the stay at home order with my parents … More Quarantine Days
It’s crazy how fast time flies, this time last year I was in England trying to figure out how to spend America’s Independence Day. All week talking to my friends back home, hearing how they planned on spending the fourth, made me extremely homesick and sad. I don’t look at the Fourth of July as … More Embracing the Unkown
I live my life by two quotes or mottos; “what’s the worst that could happen” and “fake it till you make it”. I honestly believe replaying those two things in my head makes me unstoppable. My first college internship was with the US Coast Guard, and I remember during the entire application process, I was … More Semper Paratus
For the majority of my life, my hair has never been a big concern of mine. When I was younger, my mother always did my hair in a cute braid style. By the time I hit middle school I was wearing a hijab, so people rarely saw my hair. My biggest concern while getting dress … More Hair Journey
The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah 