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Posted on 17 September, 202017 September, 2020 by Ikhlas

The blank page stares at me, its whiteness all-encompassing until I’m drowning in it. These words are rare, stilted, and awkward. It’s like my brain has forgotten how to transfer thoughts into words to my fingers. The different components are rusty, as they twist and turn together painfully to try and make this work. To…

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Catching up

Posted on 30 June, 202030 June, 2020 by Ikhlas

Wow, another unexpected break from the blog! I definitely didn’t plan this long break, but as usual, it happened on its own. I’ve been thinking about blogging for quite some time, but to be honest, it’s been hard. Despite being in quarantine since the end of March, not much has been going on. We celebrated…

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Quarantine Day 56457

Posted on 19 April, 202019 April, 2020 by Ikhlas

Hey everyone! I’m back with another survival post documenting my 56457th day in Quarantine. 😛 Since I last blogged, I have watched 6456 Disney movies, listened to 439 Wiggles songs, watched Gossip Girl episodes for probably the 60th time, made 10000000 meals, and stepped out of my apartment 3 times. How’s your quarantine going?! All…

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Time for…

Posted on 27 March, 202027 March, 2020 by Ikhlas

We’re on day 12 of quarantine here and starting to get a little bit of cabin fever. It’s especially tough with a toddler who has a bundle of energy all the time. We didn’t go out much, pre-quarantine, but I’m definitely missing our trips to the library, rec centre, gymnastics, and even the grocery store….

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Let’s quarantine and Chill

Posted on 22 March, 202022 March, 2020 by Ikhlas

Hey everyone! Wow, what a dramatic change of events since my last post, eh? Never mind my last post, the last week has been insane and full of so much change and news. Every day has brought some new news and a lot more anxiety. My family and I have been on quarantine since last…

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