...random things about me
I'm a Muslimah
I stand five feet & 2 inches tall.
I am a mom of 5.
(I always joke) that I AM accidentally creative.
My husband is convinced we are the only Jamaican-Yemeni couple...not sure about that lol.
I have a deep respect for my mother & her journey...
I am deeply attracted to my husband's eyes.
I am an Island girl.
I lost my first-born son.
I almost died (literally) 4 times.
I made honour roll in high school -:shocking since I was MIA (quite a bit).
I don't drink alcohol.
My favorite song is Masterpiece by Atlantic Starr.
I like the company of others, but really value my time and space.
When I was younger I wanted to marry Liam Neeson.
I once stayed up all night rearranging my whole apartment after drinking a caramel macchiatto.
I LOVE nature.
I am a hopeless romantic *sigh*.
I got held back 1 year in school because I was painfully shy.
My mom put me into acting because I was too shy to navigate daily life.
Favorite book...A Fine Balance (R. Mistry).
My sister is my best friend.
I love rosewater...like, a lot!
I wear a MedicAlert bracelet.
I used to be a party girl *blushing*
I love spiders. If you come to my house, don't mistaken spider webs for a dirty house - they are my friends.
I chew ice cubes every single day...lots of them.
I hate salt.
I was forced to drop my university major because I couldn't maintain 80% average.
I unschool my children.
I've read Anna Karenina 7 x & cry everytime.
I regret not attending McGill uni...I didn't go for all the wrong reasons.
I used to speak a dialect as a child - now I sound stupid when I try.
I was diagnosed with PTSD at the age of 12.
I spoke French (as a second language) as a child.
I used to do one thousand sit ups a day (not all at once).
I love all types of heels.
I used to be anti-diamonds...only recently took one as a symbol of engagement.
My father was murdered.
I used to plan birthday parties (for kids).
I am a sexual abuse survivor.
I was runner up for valedictorian of my grade 8th graduating class.
I used to be a sprinter & long jumper.
I can't EVER sleep in - my body does not allow it.
I love Merlin (the show)...
I love beets
and
radishes.
I cry easily.
I love quinoa.
I hate mean people. I know I should love them, but I don't.
I have a tattoo.
After taking fertility drugs I chose not to go through with ttc because our odds of having twins was very high.
I almost adopted a baby whose mom was addicted to crack.
I was almost arrested for protesting at my university.
I suffer from anxiety.
I consider myself a feminist.
I got an award for the best French student at graduation.
ONE of my best friends was once my mortal enemy.
I hate shopping for clothes.
A Somalian refugee really got me interested in learning about Islam.
I hate doing laundry.
I'm a Scorpio.
I used to play piano, baritone & guitar.
I tend to read the same books over and over again.
I was a TV & movie extra in my teen years.
I think stickers are garbage, but still buy loads of them for my kids.
I have shaved my head 4 times in my life (by choice).
I want to go to Belize before I'm 50.
I am extremely sensitive
BUT
I am overwhelming passionate about caring for others.
I love Coronation Street.
A track & field agent once came to my school to see me run - I lost that race.
I love the colour Red.
I once threatened a crack addict, who was beating up his girlfriend...he apologized to me later (in private).
The best (fun) job I ever had was working as a chambermaid at a hotel with my friends...loads of adventures :)
I love my husband's beard (when he doesn't shave it)
I'm pretty much a Jill of All Trades. Just give me a challenge, and I'm on it!
I can't do fake...I just can't. Sometimes I think my life would be easier if I could.
I hate polka dots.
I hate the smell of eggs :(
My favorite movie is Legends of the Fall.
I used to have a pet boa, which I thought was better than a cat or a dog, because I am allergic. Silly me!
I lost my passport in Greece.
I used to sleep at my university every once in a while.
My greatest fear is dying of an asthma attack.
I love Maeve Binchy (so sad she's gone)
Contact me with questions or comments.
I'm a Muslimah
I stand five feet & 2 inches tall.
I am a mom of 5.
(I always joke) that I AM accidentally creative.
My husband is convinced we are the only Jamaican-Yemeni couple...not sure about that lol.
I have a deep respect for my mother & her journey...
I am deeply attracted to my husband's eyes.
I am an Island girl.
I lost my first-born son.
I almost died (literally) 4 times.
I made honour roll in high school -:shocking since I was MIA (quite a bit).
I don't drink alcohol.
My favorite song is Masterpiece by Atlantic Starr.
I like the company of others, but really value my time and space.
When I was younger I wanted to marry Liam Neeson.
I once stayed up all night rearranging my whole apartment after drinking a caramel macchiatto.
I LOVE nature.
I am a hopeless romantic *sigh*.
I got held back 1 year in school because I was painfully shy.
My mom put me into acting because I was too shy to navigate daily life.
Favorite book...A Fine Balance (R. Mistry).
My sister is my best friend.
I love rosewater...like, a lot!
I wear a MedicAlert bracelet.
I used to be a party girl *blushing*
I love spiders. If you come to my house, don't mistaken spider webs for a dirty house - they are my friends.
I chew ice cubes every single day...lots of them.
I hate salt.
I was forced to drop my university major because I couldn't maintain 80% average.
I unschool my children.
I've read Anna Karenina 7 x & cry everytime.
I regret not attending McGill uni...I didn't go for all the wrong reasons.
I used to speak a dialect as a child - now I sound stupid when I try.
I was diagnosed with PTSD at the age of 12.
I spoke French (as a second language) as a child.
I used to do one thousand sit ups a day (not all at once).
I love all types of heels.
I used to be anti-diamonds...only recently took one as a symbol of engagement.
My father was murdered.
I used to plan birthday parties (for kids).
I am a sexual abuse survivor.
I was runner up for valedictorian of my grade 8th graduating class.
I used to be a sprinter & long jumper.
I can't EVER sleep in - my body does not allow it.
I love Merlin (the show)...
I love beets
and
radishes.
I cry easily.
I love quinoa.
I hate mean people. I know I should love them, but I don't.
I have a tattoo.
After taking fertility drugs I chose not to go through with ttc because our odds of having twins was very high.
I almost adopted a baby whose mom was addicted to crack.
I was almost arrested for protesting at my university.
I suffer from anxiety.
I consider myself a feminist.
I got an award for the best French student at graduation.
ONE of my best friends was once my mortal enemy.
I hate shopping for clothes.
A Somalian refugee really got me interested in learning about Islam.
I hate doing laundry.
I'm a Scorpio.
I used to play piano, baritone & guitar.
I tend to read the same books over and over again.
I was a TV & movie extra in my teen years.
I think stickers are garbage, but still buy loads of them for my kids.
I have shaved my head 4 times in my life (by choice).
I want to go to Belize before I'm 50.
I am extremely sensitive
BUT
I am overwhelming passionate about caring for others.
I love Coronation Street.
A track & field agent once came to my school to see me run - I lost that race.
I love the colour Red.
I once threatened a crack addict, who was beating up his girlfriend...he apologized to me later (in private).
The best (fun) job I ever had was working as a chambermaid at a hotel with my friends...loads of adventures :)
I love my husband's beard (when he doesn't shave it)
I'm pretty much a Jill of All Trades. Just give me a challenge, and I'm on it!
I can't do fake...I just can't. Sometimes I think my life would be easier if I could.
I hate polka dots.
I hate the smell of eggs :(
My favorite movie is Legends of the Fall.
I used to have a pet boa, which I thought was better than a cat or a dog, because I am allergic. Silly me!
I lost my passport in Greece.
I used to sleep at my university every once in a while.
My greatest fear is dying of an asthma attack.
I love Maeve Binchy (so sad she's gone)
Contact me with questions or comments.
