Mundane Musings

Words fail me. I am unable to think that I'm not going to see more of you. You've given us such great joy with your antics and by simply being you. I hope Allah gives you a nice after life. Miss you Tigu. The ever inquisitive soul Ever patient and tolerant Scaling new heights His favorite lounging place - at mum's feet Stretched out in 'cat nap' bliss On the day of my wedding - sprawled at mum's feet

The holy month of Ramadan is well on it's way to culminate into the glorious festival of Eid. This is my first Ramadan fasting experience after marrying S. There are so many things that make this month to stand out, and it not just because it might be our first Eid where I won't wake up to the sounds of "Eid Mubarak" from my family members (it'd be S giving me his bear hug, probably) and the heady smell of attar on our new clothes; this Ramadan has a lot of other reasons that will forever be etched in my mind. I have listed them down here, but for those reading it, let me warn you, this could well be the rambling of a hungry soul. During this month, it is just so difficult for me to make my brain work, leave alone think and write a blog which might border on my spiritual quest. Okayyyy, now that I've warned you, let me begin. 1. The essence of Ramadan For many people this month focuses on abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking or having physical inte...