What This Week (x2)

Although I definitely felt a little low at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, the January Blues didn’t really hit as hard as I expected them too as I have been considerably busier than anticipated. I signed up for annual membership to Royal Museums Greenwich and had a wonderful day…

2023 – The year of….

I’ve decided to do something a little different with my blog this year. Instead of trying to write a detailed review of a single book once a week (it’s always been the aim but unfortunately never the outcome!) I’ve decided to write bi-weekly posts sharing what I’ve been reading. So instead of a single review…

Palestine, European Hypocrisy and The World Cup.

As a Muslim women, I’m used to robustly defending myself and every one of my choices. I know that my existence is political so everywhere I am, politics follow, from my home to the football stadium. I’m grateful that politics took the centre stage in this World Cup, that support for Palestine was loud and proud. That the hypocrisy of Europe was laid bare for all to see (or not!). I’m glad that the Muslim world got to showcase its excellence and its solidarity, because its people are from removed from its leadership.