WORKING MUM

It’s amazing how kids grow up so fast. This was before  my daughter’s  fourth birthday ,weeks before I  left the country for “greener pastures “ . At times I feel so guilty having to leave her behind  ,missing out on her milestones , her school appointments , play dates , scold at her when she does a mess ( though she’s technically my hot mess !) , but you know a mother’s got to do what a mother’s got to do in line to her child’s physical and mental development besides nothing great came out of never making sacrifices. She’s six going seven in a few months but the best thing is how we  do grownup convos on video calls and chats . She loves to be acknowledged and that is what keeps both of us going . Celebrating her every step no matter how small, besides in life steps to greatness are needle point moves , and so it’s my job to notice each one of them she makes and that has really built our mother and child relationship like we’re never apart. I always remind h...

                  This takes me a couple of years back before I attained my UAE driving license. First, let me give credit where it's due, those classes compared to what I thought I learned in my home country were in-depth and very informative that by the time I was done I  had acknowledged myself as a competent driver indeed.  But it wasn’t easy at all as there were a few lessons that gave me cold feet, one being changing lanes! Yes, changing lanes!  UAE has these massive roads with numerous lanes and speedy cars hence my fear. That experience always felt like battling with a king of the jungle. I was afraid so badly when it came to that session I wouldn’t feel myself.  I dreaded it. I would tremble and feel sick to my stomach. I wished we could skip that part. The reason behind my fear was that I dint believe in my capability to change lanes thinking that I would cause confusion and a crash.   I remember m...

Dear Aisha , Every moment with you goes by in an instant Every minute away From you feels like an Eternity! Every second am with you , I’ll cherish forever. Yours truly, Mum.