Imagine falling asleep one day and waking up three months later with 10 kgs more. That's pretty much how I felt after weeks in my pajamas, nursing some sort of tropical pneumonia I got at a Christmas party. Suddenly the brain fog was gone. I felt alive and energized. I wanted to exercise, go places... and then, … Continue reading My Fat Suit – A story of weight loss and weight gain
A guided meditation to relax on a flight
I always prefer to take night flights, but when a day flight is unavoidable, killing 12h on a plane can get a little challenging. The in-flight entertainment system could be your salvation, but if you fly a lot you will exhaust the options soon. What to do then?! Keep calm and meditate. If you think about … Continue reading A guided meditation to relax on a flight
5 really useful tips to survive long flights
If there's one thing in life I have lot's of experience with, that is flying long haul. I sometimes feel like the woman version of Jack Nicholson in As Good As It Gets. OCD basically. I have perfected the art of passing security scans, lifting cabin luggage to the overhead compartments, maximizing your luggage … Continue reading 5 really useful tips to survive long flights
Modest and very stylish. The rise of Muslim fashion
When Uniqlo launched a collection with blogger with Hana Tajima I realized how little attention has been given to provide off the shelf, easy to combine clothing options for Muslim women in the high street fashion industry. Social Media has given this community a new vehicle to share tips and express themselves creatively (#hijab #hijabfashion #muslimah) but this step … Continue reading Modest and very stylish. The rise of Muslim fashion