In my quest for a much-needed rest, I took a three-day weekend off from my business, but little did I know that it would trigger a powerful nesting instinct within me. The urge to declutter and organize consumed me as I folded laundry, deep cleaned my kids' rooms, and set up a study corner for them.
Puzzled by this sudden burst of energy, I delved deeper, only to realize that this nesting phenomenon had occurred before, right before the birth of my first born.
Did you know? We were assigned a month! In theory: Arab American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Arab Americans to the cultural, economic, and political fabric of the United States. However, like any “heritage or history” month, there are pros and possible cons to having it. We will be getting technical and as objective as possible with this today. Pros: Visibility: Arab American Heritage Month provides a platform to raise awareness and educate the public about Arab Americans, their history, culture, and contributions. This helps to promote a more inclusive and diverse society, and combat stereotypes and discrimination. Community building: Arab American Heritage Month brings together members of the Arab American community, providing...
A story of a mother's unexpected journey through pregnancy complications and COVID-19 during the birth of her twin daughters. Scheduled for a C-section on March 13th, 2020, the same day that the President declared a national emergency due to the pandemic, the mother had surprising turn of event that changed her life.
And here is the biggest thing that I promised myself this year: I am not holding off and I am chasing my wildest dreams. My wish is not for my “dreams to come true”, my reality is that I know that “chasing my dreams will only get me closer to fulfilling my purpose”.
When I watched myself talk about the transition period between leaving my home country Lebanon, and moving to the US, I could hear my voice choking in the background... All of a sudden, you are no longer under mom and dad's wings, surrounded by their love, and protected by their system... All of a sudden, it is you, yourself, and you. Most and if not every immigrant would have a special memory for the time when they first moved to a new country. The moment where home starts to get a new definition. The moment where the American Dream turns into the American Reality! In the beginning of that period, it is incredibly foggy, busy, noisy, and genuinely painful. It...
