Bushra: A Random Muslim

My niece, a quick pic with the iPhone.

“Clever is he who conquers the self”
— Prophet Muhammad (peace be...

Conversation with my cousin after she...

Cousin: I think my phone battery is dying.
Me: I'll let you go then. You took Ambien anyways.
Cousin: Oh yeah, I forgot. But one last thing, I want to make sure we're ok.
Me: Uh, yeah, we're fine.
Cousin: *speech beginning to slur* I just wanted to make sure I didn't get in your way.
Me: Huh?
Cousin: In the Open Space. I didn't get in your way, did I?
Me: I have no idea what you are talking about.
Cousin: In the Open Space. Open Space! Did I get in your way?
Me: Uh, you didn't get in my way. I think the Ambien is talking. Go to sleep!
Cousin: I just want to make sure we're ok.
Me: We're fine. We're buds!
Cousin: Ok. But I think I got in someone's way.

The souls of young Muslim folk | Salon Books

Just started reading the new monthly comic book series...

“It doesn’t ever feel new or awkward – its like he’s been in...”
— My cousin talking about her...

Movie Discussion

Brother-in-law: (talking about my sister) Yeah, she got that one movie, Strawberry Shortcake.
Me: *Confused Look*
Brother-in-law: You know, the one with Norah Jones, Natalie Portman, and Jude Law.
Me: You mean "My Blueberry Nights".
Brother-in-law: Same thing.

Reading… I got it for free!

Conversation at Cafe Trieste in San Jose

Me: (after already starting on my mocha) I realized I didn't pay yet.
Barista: Whenever you feel like
Me: What if I had make a mad dash out the door?
Barista: (Looking over at the door for a second and then back at me) Then you would have had a free mocha.

The Nephew

Prayer at the Beach (not my shoes though)

My Espresso Machine.

Finally Getting Some Reading Done

Just finished “How Does it Feel to Be a Problem”.