Fida Islaih's Blog, page 28
November 3, 2015
Currently... (9)
Hello Poetteers,
NaNoWriMo
I'm 2k into the writing challenge.
Reading
I've read Signs Point to Yes by Sandy Hall. I gave it 4 stars. It is cute and better than her first book. I also read Sounds Like Me by Sara Bareilles. It's cool to see the stories behind some of your favorite songs. I'm currently reading Carry On by Rainbow Rowell.
Loving
I'm inspired to use my planner again. I'm also inspired to use my journal in new ways. I'm enjoying decorating them. I am also doing the #listersgotttalist challenge.
I can't help but mention the books I've read, own and those I wrote that aren't published along with those published. It would be awesome if you could vote for Her Treasures in the poetry category of the Goodreads Choice Awards.
Listening To
One of the lyrics, "will you still love me the same?" is stuck in my head. It's the song Locked Away by R. City ft. Adam Levine.
Thinking About
Family and friends I consider family.
Anticipating
What the future may bring.
Wishing
For good.
Making Me Happy
Heart to heart moments and cat cuddles.
Thank you,
Fida
NaNoWriMo
I'm 2k into the writing challenge.
Reading
I've read Signs Point to Yes by Sandy Hall. I gave it 4 stars. It is cute and better than her first book. I also read Sounds Like Me by Sara Bareilles. It's cool to see the stories behind some of your favorite songs. I'm currently reading Carry On by Rainbow Rowell.
Loving
I'm inspired to use my planner again. I'm also inspired to use my journal in new ways. I'm enjoying decorating them. I am also doing the #listersgotttalist challenge.
I can't help but mention the books I've read, own and those I wrote that aren't published along with those published. It would be awesome if you could vote for Her Treasures in the poetry category of the Goodreads Choice Awards.
Listening To
One of the lyrics, "will you still love me the same?" is stuck in my head. It's the song Locked Away by R. City ft. Adam Levine.
Thinking About
Family and friends I consider family.
Anticipating
What the future may bring.
Wishing
For good.
Making Me Happy
Heart to heart moments and cat cuddles.
Thank you,
Fida
October 27, 2015
OctPoWriMo Day 27 - Happy Ending
Hello Poetteers,
Today's prompt is what is your happy ending?
Before creating the poem write for ten minutes asking yourself that question.
As I was writing it got a lot more personal than I would like to share.
Enjoy the parts I let you see.
As the sun breaks the horizon and rises
I want to be with those I love,
doing what I love.
I want to be able to support
and love them
like they support
and love me.
I want be healthy
want to be strong in my faith.
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
Today's prompt is what is your happy ending?
Before creating the poem write for ten minutes asking yourself that question.
As I was writing it got a lot more personal than I would like to share.
Enjoy the parts I let you see.
As the sun breaks the horizon and rises
I want to be with those I love,
doing what I love.
I want to be able to support
and love them
like they support
and love me.
I want be healthy
want to be strong in my faith.
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
October 26, 2015
Monday Blessings
Hello Poetteers,
There were many blessings to look back on.
I'm blessed to be getting good news. I love that I got to hear and see birds fly by. I got new boots for the season!
Usually I pay attention to the Autumn leaves when it's too early or too late. I think this year I finally get to enjoy them at their peak. The colors are pretty and vibrant. My eyes are more open this season.
Last but not least, this week will be a month since HER TREASURES has been published.
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
There were many blessings to look back on.
I'm blessed to be getting good news. I love that I got to hear and see birds fly by. I got new boots for the season!
Usually I pay attention to the Autumn leaves when it's too early or too late. I think this year I finally get to enjoy them at their peak. The colors are pretty and vibrant. My eyes are more open this season.
Last but not least, this week will be a month since HER TREASURES has been published.
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
October 20, 2015
Currently... (8)
Hello Poetteers,
You can find the origins of the idea here.
I just finished reading the sequel of SLA, ICE LIKE FIRE. I gave it 5 stars. I've read other people don't like it as much as the first. I loved it the same. In ILF, the action starts a little later than in SLA.
As for what I'm watching, stationary videos of planner to journal decorating.
I don't really have any songs stuck in my head this week.
OctPoWriMo
*Prompt: write a love letter between two inanimate objects.
Dear Book,
There is a fondness I have for you. You don't have to stay in one place. You're story has multiple pages. You get a tenderness from your readers. They ruffle your pages. They laugh and cry with you. You aren't ignored and you don't catch the eyes of those uninterested.
Love,
Picture Frame
***
Dear Picture Frame,
I'll keep your letter tucked in between my pages. I may be able to tell a story with all my pages but you, my friend, can tell a story in a few words and in the most creative way. You also can move and touch people with your art. You may have lingering eyes on you but you aren't collecting dust like me.
Love,
Book
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
You can find the origins of the idea here.
I just finished reading the sequel of SLA, ICE LIKE FIRE. I gave it 5 stars. I've read other people don't like it as much as the first. I loved it the same. In ILF, the action starts a little later than in SLA.
As for what I'm watching, stationary videos of planner to journal decorating.
I don't really have any songs stuck in my head this week.
OctPoWriMo
*Prompt: write a love letter between two inanimate objects.
Dear Book,
There is a fondness I have for you. You don't have to stay in one place. You're story has multiple pages. You get a tenderness from your readers. They ruffle your pages. They laugh and cry with you. You aren't ignored and you don't catch the eyes of those uninterested.
Love,
Picture Frame
***
Dear Picture Frame,
I'll keep your letter tucked in between my pages. I may be able to tell a story with all my pages but you, my friend, can tell a story in a few words and in the most creative way. You also can move and touch people with your art. You may have lingering eyes on you but you aren't collecting dust like me.
Love,
Book
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
October 19, 2015
OctPoWriMo Day 19
Hello Poetteers,
Dear You
Dear N, cut your hair.
Dear A, continue to write.
Dear D, be open and do more with your own work like you tell me to do with mine.
Dear F, continue to play the guitar
Dear H, I don't want to seem I only pour my bad days to you.
Dear S, I wish we were closer.
Dear C, I'm sorry it didn't work out.
Dear Y, continue to spread positivity.
Dear M, I wish we could meet again.
Dear everyone, I wish I was with you and open to you, with how I feel about myself and about you.
*I love this form of poetry aka write a one sentence letter to a specific person. You can pick a specific group of people like ex-friends or family. I chose to pick people randomly. You can find the prompt here.
**For the sense of privacy, I used only their first initial.
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
Dear You
Dear N, cut your hair.
Dear A, continue to write.
Dear D, be open and do more with your own work like you tell me to do with mine.
Dear F, continue to play the guitar
Dear H, I don't want to seem I only pour my bad days to you.
Dear S, I wish we were closer.
Dear C, I'm sorry it didn't work out.
Dear Y, continue to spread positivity.
Dear M, I wish we could meet again.
Dear everyone, I wish I was with you and open to you, with how I feel about myself and about you.
*I love this form of poetry aka write a one sentence letter to a specific person. You can pick a specific group of people like ex-friends or family. I chose to pick people randomly. You can find the prompt here.
**For the sense of privacy, I used only their first initial.
Love, Fida
Check out my book, Her Treasures.
October 14, 2015
A Step Toward Falling
Hello Poetteers,
Book Review
A Step Toward Falling by Cammie McGovern - 5 stars.
The story is about not judging people from their appearance and of redemption.
It has several point of views. One is of someone who is disabled and the other is of those looking in as an outsider. It's about how both kinds of people deal with with other people having different disabilities.
There is romance in the story but it doesn't take away from the story.
OctPoWriMo
Build bridges of relationships
and of friendships
of communication
with those you want to be with
instead of wondering
how it would be.
Burn the bridges
that don't take you anywhere
Make connections that move you.
Don't make yesterday,
today and tomorrow
of worry and thoughts
of what ifs
of regret
make it something good
something to remember.
Thank you,
Fida
Book Review
A Step Toward Falling by Cammie McGovern - 5 stars.
The story is about not judging people from their appearance and of redemption.
It has several point of views. One is of someone who is disabled and the other is of those looking in as an outsider. It's about how both kinds of people deal with with other people having different disabilities.
There is romance in the story but it doesn't take away from the story.
OctPoWriMo
Build bridges of relationships
and of friendships
of communication
with those you want to be with
instead of wondering
how it would be.
Burn the bridges
that don't take you anywhere
Make connections that move you.
Don't make yesterday,
today and tomorrow
of worry and thoughts
of what ifs
of regret
make it something good
something to remember.
Thank you,
Fida
October 12, 2015
Monday Blessings
Hello Poetteers,
Family - you realize it's not complete with one person missing after they have been with you.
Fall - the weather may drain you but there is a sweetness that comes with the season.
Night - everything falls quiet. There is silence and you heart final feels at peace. It means you can be yourself when you pray. It also means you can finally sleep.
Noise - it's quiet for so long when it comes back you know it means happiness.
OctPoWriMo
Airports
bittersweet with hellos and goodbyes
can't come or leave without tears
don't dare to say the opposite
even if you
feel strong
going strong
hope it's only a few tears
instead of an overwhelming feeling
just pray and have faith everything will be alright.
Side note: I probably would have done the whole alphabet but then I came to the letter K and didn't know what to put.
Thank you,
Fida
Family - you realize it's not complete with one person missing after they have been with you.
Fall - the weather may drain you but there is a sweetness that comes with the season.
Night - everything falls quiet. There is silence and you heart final feels at peace. It means you can be yourself when you pray. It also means you can finally sleep.
Noise - it's quiet for so long when it comes back you know it means happiness.
OctPoWriMo
Airports
bittersweet with hellos and goodbyes
can't come or leave without tears
don't dare to say the opposite
even if you
feel strong
going strong
hope it's only a few tears
instead of an overwhelming feeling
just pray and have faith everything will be alright.
Side note: I probably would have done the whole alphabet but then I came to the letter K and didn't know what to put.
Thank you,
Fida
October 9, 2015
Book Review and Poem
Hello Poetteers,
Snow like Ashes review
I gave this book 5 stars. I can't wait to read Ice Like Fire! Before I get into the review I would like to caution you that it may have minor spoilers to Snow Like Ashes and Throne of Glass.
First of, I like the unique touch that each season is a kingdom.
Second, Snow Like Ashes reminds me of Throne of Glass. I saw a post of if you like this then try this. (I would share it if I could find it). Now I see why.
While the Throne of Glass mentions work camps Snow like Ashes shows you into the work camps.
I love both Mather and Theron. Theron is like Dorian in ways that they are both princes and despise their fathers.
Both Celaena and Meria are sneaky and amazing with their powers while still showing us their flaws.
OctPoWriMo
In a spark
an idea is started
When it rains
there is cleansing for your body
The sound of the ocean
calms you
the sound of wind
brings you to nature.
Thank you,
Fida
Snow like Ashes review
I gave this book 5 stars. I can't wait to read Ice Like Fire! Before I get into the review I would like to caution you that it may have minor spoilers to Snow Like Ashes and Throne of Glass.
First of, I like the unique touch that each season is a kingdom.
Second, Snow Like Ashes reminds me of Throne of Glass. I saw a post of if you like this then try this. (I would share it if I could find it). Now I see why.
While the Throne of Glass mentions work camps Snow like Ashes shows you into the work camps.
I love both Mather and Theron. Theron is like Dorian in ways that they are both princes and despise their fathers.
Both Celaena and Meria are sneaky and amazing with their powers while still showing us their flaws.
OctPoWriMo
In a spark
an idea is started
When it rains
there is cleansing for your body
The sound of the ocean
calms you
the sound of wind
brings you to nature.
Thank you,
Fida
October 6, 2015
Currently... (7)
Hello Poetteers,
You can find the origins of the idea here.
I just finished reading Snow Like Ashes. I will hopefully have a review up on Friday.
As for what I'm watching, still planner videos. I gave it a try.
Loving
I'm loving the feeling I get after publishing a new book! And the feeling of doing more with my poetry.
Add HER TREASURES on Goodreads.
Buy a copy on Amazon.
Check out my merch store.
Listening to
The two songs that have been stuck in my head for days are Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift and Drag Me Down by One Direction.
Thinking about
The autumn weather. There are sweet things like the crunch and color of leaves, the crisp air, cuddles and hot drinks that I love about it. Yet in reality the cold in the air is draining me.
OctPoWriMo
I've been meaning to participate this year but I've only written in response to a couple prompts.
What matters most
is if I was brave
brave enough to face my fears
enough to know my fears is not something to hide behind
but something to push you to conquer and see more of what you love
to see you love so much more
What matters most
is if I was brave
brave enough to fight
for the freedom I deserve
for the happiness I deserve.
Thank you,
Fida
You can find the origins of the idea here.
I just finished reading Snow Like Ashes. I will hopefully have a review up on Friday.
As for what I'm watching, still planner videos. I gave it a try.
Loving
I'm loving the feeling I get after publishing a new book! And the feeling of doing more with my poetry.
Add HER TREASURES on Goodreads.
Buy a copy on Amazon.
Check out my merch store.
Listening to
The two songs that have been stuck in my head for days are Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift and Drag Me Down by One Direction.
Thinking about
The autumn weather. There are sweet things like the crunch and color of leaves, the crisp air, cuddles and hot drinks that I love about it. Yet in reality the cold in the air is draining me.
OctPoWriMo
I've been meaning to participate this year but I've only written in response to a couple prompts.
What matters most
is if I was brave
brave enough to face my fears
enough to know my fears is not something to hide behind
but something to push you to conquer and see more of what you love
to see you love so much more
What matters most
is if I was brave
brave enough to fight
for the freedom I deserve
for the happiness I deserve.
Thank you,
Fida
September 29, 2015
End of Year Goals
Hello Poetteers,
Thank you Ava for getting me to think about the end of the year and my goals! Check out her end of the year goals.
• Publish the book!
I've been slowly doing the process throughout the year. It will finally be released on Thursday!
• See success in merch store
I recently opened a merch store and have new/more ideas for it but I have to see it go somewhere, mostly up, do to more.
• Start a new project
I got a new story idea brewing but I haven't written for a novel in a long while. Hopefully NaNoWriMo helps!
• Finish my GR reading challenge
My goal is 60 books but I'm six books behind. I hope I'll be able to accomplish it with my weekly trips to the bookstore.
I have a couple more personal goals too. Yet I won't be sharing those. What are your goals for the end of the year, before the year ends?
Thank you,
Fida
Thank you Ava for getting me to think about the end of the year and my goals! Check out her end of the year goals.
• Publish the book!
I've been slowly doing the process throughout the year. It will finally be released on Thursday!
• See success in merch store
I recently opened a merch store and have new/more ideas for it but I have to see it go somewhere, mostly up, do to more.
• Start a new project
I got a new story idea brewing but I haven't written for a novel in a long while. Hopefully NaNoWriMo helps!
• Finish my GR reading challenge
My goal is 60 books but I'm six books behind. I hope I'll be able to accomplish it with my weekly trips to the bookstore.
I have a couple more personal goals too. Yet I won't be sharing those. What are your goals for the end of the year, before the year ends?
Thank you,
Fida
