Fida Islaih's Blog, page 42
September 10, 2014
What's up Wednesday: Fall 2014 edition
Hello readers,
It's been too long. I've been on an unplanned novel writing hiatus. I do hope to get back to novel writing next month. I did, though, self publish a third poetry collection, HUGS & KISSES.
What I'm Reading:
I have two book reviews up. Shorts & In The Rearview. Also I've been in a reading slump, so this past week I've been jumping into many different books I'm excited to read and hope to finish soon.
What Else I've Been Up To:
College classes are starting up again, so I've been getting busy again.
What's Inspiring Me:
Seeing poetry around me to write.
Thank you and love,
Fida
It's been too long. I've been on an unplanned novel writing hiatus. I do hope to get back to novel writing next month. I did, though, self publish a third poetry collection, HUGS & KISSES.
What I'm Reading:
I have two book reviews up. Shorts & In The Rearview. Also I've been in a reading slump, so this past week I've been jumping into many different books I'm excited to read and hope to finish soon.
What Else I've Been Up To:
College classes are starting up again, so I've been getting busy again.
What's Inspiring Me:
Seeing poetry around me to write.
Thank you and love,
Fida
September 8, 2014
Monday Blessings
Hello readers,
This is what I gathered in the past two weeks:
1. New music on my phone.
2. Writing poetry.
3. Bookstore date this weekend for the first time in a long while. It's getting me out of my reading slump.
4. College classes have started, so I have something to distract me.
5. Friends making me laugh.
6. Gifts from family.
Thank you and love, Fida
P.S. I have two new poems on my tumblr page: Big Girls & Bliss. Don't forget to check out my newest collection, HUGS & KISSES.
This is what I gathered in the past two weeks:
1. New music on my phone.
2. Writing poetry.
3. Bookstore date this weekend for the first time in a long while. It's getting me out of my reading slump.
4. College classes have started, so I have something to distract me.
5. Friends making me laugh.
6. Gifts from family.
Thank you and love, Fida
P.S. I have two new poems on my tumblr page: Big Girls & Bliss. Don't forget to check out my newest collection, HUGS & KISSES.
September 4, 2014
Book Review: Shorts
Hello Poetteers,
It seems I love these kind of books that are mixed with short stories and poetry and are about recovery.
This is the second one I've read. The first happening to be IN THE REARVIEW. Yet it was fiction as this one is non-fiction.
Shorts by Tessie Regan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I'm not into the drinking scenes in the book but I skimmed over it and sometimes I don't. She also talks about the road to recovery.
There is a lot about God that a believing person would like to read, if your not then you probably shouldn't read or should have an open mind.
Her writing is beautiful. The drawings are awesome!
View all my reviews
This book is not yet published but is excepted to be released Oct 21, 2014!
It seems I love these kind of books that are mixed with short stories and poetry and are about recovery.
This is the second one I've read. The first happening to be IN THE REARVIEW. Yet it was fiction as this one is non-fiction.
Shorts by Tessie ReganMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I'm not into the drinking scenes in the book but I skimmed over it and sometimes I don't. She also talks about the road to recovery.
There is a lot about God that a believing person would like to read, if your not then you probably shouldn't read or should have an open mind.
Her writing is beautiful. The drawings are awesome!
View all my reviews
This book is not yet published but is excepted to be released Oct 21, 2014!
August 26, 2014
Book Review: In The Rearview
In the Rearview by Maria Ann GreenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The journal entries and even more, the poetry is amazing! It will break your heart. It will give you hope. You will love it. This beautifully written story is truly realistic.
I don't like cutting scenes. But there are not many gory ones in the story. It's more about the emotional turmoil and healing.
View all my reviews
August 25, 2014
Finally! Monday Blessings is back!
Hello Poetteers,
My third poetry collection is published! Paperback & kindle!
I'm finally getting back into journaling! Thanks to a new friend for inspiring me!
A new chapter of my life has begun! Hopefully one thing it brings is more blogging and novel writing. Recently I've been more into poetry.
I'm finally getting started on spoken word!
I'm finally getting to promote my books! I have an order of bookmarks coming in!
Thank you and love, Fida
My third poetry collection is published! Paperback & kindle!
I'm finally getting back into journaling! Thanks to a new friend for inspiring me!
A new chapter of my life has begun! Hopefully one thing it brings is more blogging and novel writing. Recently I've been more into poetry.
I'm finally getting started on spoken word!
I'm finally getting to promote my books! I have an order of bookmarks coming in!
Thank you and love, Fida
August 12, 2014
Bits & Pieces: Live Life
You know creativity
but you copy creativity
it makes you fake
maybe for once
you should try
Be original
show us something
we haven't seen.
---
Be who you are
a Muslim woman
support your fellow Muslim women
musicians like Yuna
designers like Marwa.
---
Chill in the hall
listen to lectures
so much to learn
we need silence
a few minutes of reflection.
*thanks to a friend from camp for the inspiration. I hope you see this (:
but you copy creativity
it makes you fake
maybe for once
you should try
Be original
show us something
we haven't seen.
---
Be who you are
a Muslim woman
support your fellow Muslim women
musicians like Yuna
designers like Marwa.
---
Chill in the hall
listen to lectures
so much to learn
we need silence
a few minutes of reflection.
*thanks to a friend from camp for the inspiration. I hope you see this (:
August 10, 2014
Poem - At the Lake
I am lightweight
standing by the lake
watching the current
moving fast
the wind blowing
rustling the leaves
on the trees
I'm already on
an elevated area
but I feel
out of body
floating, flying
in the sky
I need to take a seat.
*inspired by being on the lake at camp MYNA.
standing by the lake
watching the current
moving fast
the wind blowing
rustling the leaves
on the trees
I'm already on
an elevated area
but I feel
out of body
floating, flying
in the sky
I need to take a seat.
*inspired by being on the lake at camp MYNA.
July 24, 2014
Update
Hello Poetteers,
it's been a crazy month
a real roller coaster
bad news after bad news
in this blessed month
but I am calm
all I can do is pray
and I already see
the good news coming.
Love, Fida
it's been a crazy month
a real roller coaster
bad news after bad news
in this blessed month
but I am calm
all I can do is pray
and I already see
the good news coming.
Love, Fida
July 4, 2014
Ramadan: Week One Reflection
Hello Poetteers,
Today we will have completed one week of fasting. Because of Allah’s say I fasted two of those days. The very first and second day. In them I got to experience two different fasts.
Day one I was home all day. I prayed all five prayers. Yet that was the only good thing. I was lazy and on my phone/internet all day. That’s what made fasting be so easy. I was distracted. I need to change that. To still be distracted but in a more positive and productive way.
Only half of us were home to break fast. The others were at the mosque breaking their fast. I loved the peace and quiet.
Day two I spent the morning at work. The night before I was at the mosque praying taraweeh. It was late. I got home after midnight. I did sleep but sahoor was three hours away. Afterwards I did sleep again. But at work I was exhausted and in a bad mood. I was impatient. I need to work on my time management. A more well rested Fida is a happy Fida.
Coming home from work I planned to sleep until Iftar. That didn’t happen. I napped for an hour. Afterwards I was on a time waster. Iftar today was noisy but still good.
This Ramadan is my first one where I helped my mom cook. I thought it was a bad idea to cook while fasting but it wasn’t. It felt good. You were passing time and getting good deeds for helping feed those fasting. Whether you helped a little part or the whole thing, it’s a big accomplishment.
With fasting I started listening/reading Quran first thing when I wake up. I realized I love chocolate even more as a midnight snack instead of a midday snack.
Last but not least, the sunset was stunning in July 1st. Subhan’Allah. Masha’Allah.
The sky is like
a burnt orange
and purple
dark purple
almost grey
like smoke
a literal sky on fire.
I also live in a neighborhood that’s front of a farm. I got to see a beautiful white horse the next day. Subhan’Allah.
P.S. I do need your help. Check out my cover reveal for details. Thank you! (original post.)
Love, Fida
Today we will have completed one week of fasting. Because of Allah’s say I fasted two of those days. The very first and second day. In them I got to experience two different fasts.
Day one I was home all day. I prayed all five prayers. Yet that was the only good thing. I was lazy and on my phone/internet all day. That’s what made fasting be so easy. I was distracted. I need to change that. To still be distracted but in a more positive and productive way.
Only half of us were home to break fast. The others were at the mosque breaking their fast. I loved the peace and quiet.
Day two I spent the morning at work. The night before I was at the mosque praying taraweeh. It was late. I got home after midnight. I did sleep but sahoor was three hours away. Afterwards I did sleep again. But at work I was exhausted and in a bad mood. I was impatient. I need to work on my time management. A more well rested Fida is a happy Fida.
Coming home from work I planned to sleep until Iftar. That didn’t happen. I napped for an hour. Afterwards I was on a time waster. Iftar today was noisy but still good.
This Ramadan is my first one where I helped my mom cook. I thought it was a bad idea to cook while fasting but it wasn’t. It felt good. You were passing time and getting good deeds for helping feed those fasting. Whether you helped a little part or the whole thing, it’s a big accomplishment.
With fasting I started listening/reading Quran first thing when I wake up. I realized I love chocolate even more as a midnight snack instead of a midday snack.
Last but not least, the sunset was stunning in July 1st. Subhan’Allah. Masha’Allah.
The sky is like
a burnt orange
and purple
dark purple
almost grey
like smoke
a literal sky on fire.
I also live in a neighborhood that’s front of a farm. I got to see a beautiful white horse the next day. Subhan’Allah.
P.S. I do need your help. Check out my cover reveal for details. Thank you! (original post.)
Love, Fida
July 2, 2014
Cover Reveal of HUGS & KISSES
Hello Poetteers,
As you know I have a third poetry collection coming out at the end of July. Today is the day everyone is looking forward to… the cover reveal!! Drumroll please...
Isn’t it awesome!
About the Book:
Fida has been blogging for more than 5 years. Her oldest posts are buried among the new ones. As a way to revive them, this book shares those first poems Fida has written. Take yourself back in time and see that they are still relevant.
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And I can’t forget, Sarah Kettles! You can find her on Pinterest or on her blog. She made the awesome cover art! Thank you so much!!
Last but not least, I do need your help. What do you think of the title? Should I change it? If so, could you give some suggestions. Thank you! Original post.
Love, Fida
As you know I have a third poetry collection coming out at the end of July. Today is the day everyone is looking forward to… the cover reveal!! Drumroll please...
Isn’t it awesome!
About the Book:
Fida has been blogging for more than 5 years. Her oldest posts are buried among the new ones. As a way to revive them, this book shares those first poems Fida has written. Take yourself back in time and see that they are still relevant.
***
And I can’t forget, Sarah Kettles! You can find her on Pinterest or on her blog. She made the awesome cover art! Thank you so much!!
Last but not least, I do need your help. What do you think of the title? Should I change it? If so, could you give some suggestions. Thank you! Original post.
Love, Fida
