Hello! And welcome to my blog. If you landed here through another website, or were searching something and stopped by, I’d be delighted if you grabbed a cuppa and decided to stay.
Personally, I’m a mom of four children and I love reading, writing, photography and cricket (the sport). I’m also a dreamer and a wanderer and I’d love to travel the world!
By profession I’m a trainer, lecturer and assessor and I’m very blessed to be doing something that I truly value and enjoy. I’ve written professionally (regularly) for a big part of my life and continue to dabble in writing.
I am a qualified Co-Active Life Coach and I am completely in awe of how amazing human beings are and how much they can achieve if they find their why and live by it. That’s where I come in. Drop me an email if you’re interested in my coaching services. (mehmudah@gmail.com)
Possibly the easiest way to tell you something about myself would be that I’m trying to find my way to Jannah and this life seems incredibly tricky sometimes. I use this blog only when I have something to say. Other times, I just sit by and watch myself and other people leave their Footprints on the Sands of Time (loved this phrase from Longfellow).
assalamoalaikum…….i’ve been readin ur articles here n there…..n i really like ur writin….yr words ve a power…i do hope ur writing brings bout a change….in sone one’s heart or life…..many people have nice ideas…thoughts….but very less people can actully express them nicely in words…
Wsalaam Unaiza! Thanks for stopping by, and your kind words mean a lot to me, Jazak Allah! I hope so too!
Hi Mehmudah,
Your blog posts are quite the food for thought kind!
I am a journalist with a paper in AD and was wondering if I could get in touch with you for a couple of stories related to the Pakistani education scene in the country.
Think you can get in touch on the supplied email id?
Looking forward to hearing from you
Cheers
Thanks Afshan, will get in touch! Cheers
Hey there!
I really enjoy your diverse and interesting articles!
Keep going and Thanks for coming by to my blog 🙂
Girl From Karachi 🙂
Thanks Nida! And likewise… I enjoy reading your blog too!
you have a great blog…the posts really do the talking and tell much about the writer…i like it. and nice to meet you!
Thank you very much! Nice to visit ur blog too, I think I’ll be spending some time there! Wassalaam!
Hello,
Your letter to the President was an amazing piece, thank you from another Cricket fan. I hope you letter makes some sort of impact.
Khurram
Thanks Khurram! I hope so too… but knowing the culture that runs our admin, I wouldn’t bet on it… Sigh
Hi Mehmudah,
My site went down because I stupidly messed with the coding. Took two days to get it back up … after I begged hubby endlessly. Pays to marry an IT specialist – finally I know. hehehe.
Your page looks fantastic. I wanted to say this earlier that I am a very private person as well. That being said, I think I can still share a lot about myself on my about me page – we just have to pick things that aren’t so personal. Your page is the perfect example of that. I enjoyed reading each and every word and get a clear idea of you as a perosn.Fianlly, what a treat it is to read blogs written by talented writers such as yourself. Well done! 🙂
Hey Marya,
Thank you so much! Actually it was because of you that I decided to make a proper about page… glad you like it!
On another note, you are quite talented yourself, and I’m pretty sure Writing Happiness will go places. Take care.. and thanks for dropping by!
Assalam o alikum!
finally i found u mehmudah!!:-)-Muzna here-springfield school?u disappeared from facebook and rightly so.i sooooo love reading what you write:-)
Wsalam Muzna! Yeah i did disappear didn’t i lol… Thanks for the comment, and I’m glad we are in touch again! tc!
This is a springfielder? what gotten into all of us?
Yep, this is a Springfielder, welcome to my blog! And fyi, nothing’s gotten into me lol 😉
your article in online dawn news today really impressed me and took me to this blog site. I admire and appreciate such articulate writing and wish one day I could express myself half as well as you do. It is actually the essence of your writings that struck a cord with me, how I felt the same during fasting month, how I feel about muslims who forget how to be human and so on. Wish to continue reading such superb articles just as much as I wish my country was a sane place to be. warm wishes from Down Under
Thank you so much Imrana for the wonderful comment. I’m so glad you could relate! Welcome to the blog.
Hiyya,
I’ve been meaning to visit your blog for a while now; it keeps slipping my mind. After reading around, you’ve got a nice writing voice…nice blog 🙂
Also, is it Um-Manaal or Umm-Anaal? Wasn’t sure how to differentiate the name, but if your daughter’s name is Manaal, it’ll be the first time I’ve heard of another Manaal and even spelled the same way 🙂 (My daughter’s name is Manaal as well)
Anyway, thanks for stopping my little ol’ blog and I’ll be checking in from time to time 🙂
Thank you Amira! It’s Manaal, and yeah, its a first for me too! I know a couple of Manals but it’s the first time I’ve come across Manaal.
I love how you write — you almost always make me smile or laugh. Take care then, and hope to see you around!
Wow! I am TOTALLY loving this blog! Way to go….
thanks Sadie! Hope to see ya around!
I’ve recently taken to sending my friends links to blog posts that I enjoy reading when finally one of my quarries emailed me and wondered how I have the time to find all these delightful (her words, not mine) posts unless I am on the computer all day. I told her it’s all because of blog incest – she didn’t care for that phrase much but laughed when I explained that often when I click on a link to a link to a link on a blog comment, I come across with the most endearing blogs. So I am surprised that it is only now that I find this darling little blog even though I read almost half of your blogroll! Looking forward to hearing more from you.
P.S. What a nice coincidence that the last commenter and I share the same name!
Hey Sadia! Salams and welcome to the blog. The person above you is one of the nicest people I know — and I’m sure it’ll be a pleasure to get to know you too. Masha Allah your lil one is adorable and it’s fun to read about what you guys are up to.
Thanks, hope to hear from you too!
Assalamu Alaikum.
Landed at your blog through someone’s 🙂
Cool blog you have 🙂 and an impressive writer you are!
Masha’Allah!
out of place though, i invite you to visit – to start with 🙂 one of my blogs:
http://www.yassarnalquran.wordpress.com
Walaikumassalam!
Thank you, glad you like my little haunt. Your blog is very well put together, I shall certainly be visiting often, Insha Allah.
wow!! i love the layout of ur blog..for a sec..i was wondering.. wasn’t it dark above..how did it become bright below..silly me! 😀
And cricket enthusiast!!! I LIKE IT!! I’m like that sport too! 🙂
will be dropping by more often inshaAllah! 🙂
Hey Nasmira, welcome to the blog. Hope to see you around! Cricket’s a lovely game innit? Thanks for your sweet comment, loving ur blog too.
Oh yes.. couldn’t agree more on cricket..given that I’m a self proclaimed fanatic!! 😀 Ah! I’m sure we’ll have loads to share inshaAllah!! 🙂
Since you are in UAE, you can visit my islamic studies blog.
May be your kids would find it beneficial, Insha’Allah:
http://www.muqith.wordpress.com
Vassalam.
Mashallah! Beautiful form, your articles must be an easy read:)
Jazak Allah. Please do come around more often to read them!
Hi Mehmudah, Many thanks for liking my blog enough to follow it. You have some wonderful thoughts here and so well written.
Thanks very much for coming around Jude and leaving a comment!
Great blog!!! The pictures are wonderful!!! Great thoughts and always be how you are!!! Keep up that great work…
Many thanks for coming to the blog and for the lovely comment!
HI, You have some wonderful photos on show to the world. I will be back often to read & enjoy your blog.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog as well. I really appreciate it. 🙂
Hi. Thanks so much! Would be great to see you around!
I like your blog!
Thanks Sandy! Appreciate the follow!
As USUAL i LOVE YOUR BLOG!!
Thanks so much. Likewise!
Hi Mehmudah,
I love your idea of blogging. And I enjoy what I’ve been reading so far in your blog. I write some poetry and flash fiction which may be of interest to you:
“God Invites you to a Party” : http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/god-invites-you-to-a-party/
“Love is the Water of Life”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/love-is-the-water-of-life/
“A Hug from My Heart”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/pantun-sz-012012/
“The Scholar and the Boatman: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/the-scholar-and-the-boatman/
“Two Rupiah Notes”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/two-rupiah-notes/
“Becoming Human”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/becoming-human/
“Chinese Bamboo and Paulo Coelho”: http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/01/24/chinese-bamboo-and-paulo-coelho/
And the latest: “Pham and Her Gold Fish” http://subhanzein.wordpress.com/2012/03/04/pham-and-her-gold-fish/
Please feel free to have a look at them. Thank you and have a great day! 🙂
Warm regards from Down Under,
Subhan Zein
Many thanks Subhan for your kind comments. I will surely check out the links! Hope you have a great day too!
Inshaallah! You too! 🙂
Subhan Zein
Hej Mehmudah,
I thought you should have “the Versatile Blogger” award 😉
http://silvingbitsofliving.wordpress.com/2012/03/11/an-award-for-me-or-my-photos/
have a nice sunny week!
Irina
Hey Irina! Thanks so much for this! Lovely surprise.
its great to have found your blog!
Thanks so much! I will soon go over and check out yours! Welcome to my world.
u r most welcome!
🙂
Many thanks for thinking of my blog in your awarding of the Kreative Blogger award it really is appreciated 🙂
The pleasure is mine Maenmor!
Nice to meet you Mehmudah. You have a very lovely blog 🙂
Thank you! Likewise.
My husband’s family is Lebanese, and we just visited Lebanon. I am so glad to find your beautiful blog!
That’s lovely! I am delighted to come across yours too!
Good morning, thank you for the award nomination. Your work (both images and words) has inspired me to improve my photography and my attitude; therefore, I nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger award. Check it out : http://monahoward.com/2012/03/25/very-inspiring/
When I wrote this, I forgot to include directions: 1) Include the image of the award on your post, 2) acknowledge the person who nominated you & link back to his/her blog, 3) write a list of things about yourself [usually it’s 7], 4) nominate 7 or more bloggers.
Hello Mona,
Thanks for this lovely news, it’s such an honour! It certainly does brighten up my evening!
Great blog and posts, I’m already a fan and will be checking in regularly 🙂 Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much Leanova! Pleasure to have you around!
Versatile Blogger Award – http://wp.me/p29ILL-q4
Thanks so much!
great posting… hehe 🙂
Thank you!
My dear Mehmudah and singer of My Fair Lady & The Sound of Music 😀 Here’s the Beautiful Blogger Award for you with much love! For more information please visit http://aleafinspringtime.wordpress.com/2012/04/13/beautiful-blogger-award/ Many hugs, Sharon
Aww Sharon! This has to be the most comforting moment of the day! Thank you so very much!
Dear Madam, Assalam alaikum, Even though I am a man I am writing to you on account of the impression I got after reading your narration about the help you provided to the poor girl of Dera Ismail Khan. On reading your article I reminded myself the truth that the almighty helps those who helps his creature. We are here to help the Almighties creature in what ever way we can. I feel that the right way of showing our behavior is that we should help others. These are the acts which will help us at the time when we will be helpless. I feel great when I help somebody in what ever manner I can. This happiness last longer and its real. So please accept my congratulation and pray for me also that Almighty give me strength to server Allah’s creatures in what ever manner I can.
Walaikumassalam wr! I’m sure you’ll go a long way in helping the creation of Allah! I can see some strong sentiments there!
Thanks for coming around and leaving a comment.
Umm Anaal, good to see you have settled down post-“colourful past” 🙂 Your photographs are lovely and the fact that you do not take animate pictures is a fresh breath in this age of ‘me me & me’.
Salaams Abu Yusuf. Thanks a lot! Actually its Umm Manaal but I don’t know I just like writing it as Ummanaal.
Hi Mehmudah, I would like to give you the Genuine Blogger Award http://lornastearoomdelights.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/more-gongs/ I haven’t followed the rules but you can find them here: http://megtraveling.com/2012/04/01/the-sunshine-and-genuine-blogger-awards/
Lorna, thanks so much for this wonderful surprise! Humbled and delighted!
I’m really pleased to have been able to pass it on to you.
Good job mehmuda, i like it….now i ll read ur blogs to relax myself with sm good stuff.
Hello Faiza! Thank you so much for visiting and leaving a comment! I hope to see you around more often!
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Alsalamu Alikom Ummanaal I think this is your daughter or sister name if I am not mistaken , I like your posting , keep flying .
Walaikumassalam! Yes Manaal is my daughter Alhamdulillah, this blog is named after her.
Thank you so much for the wonderful, encouraging comment. I hope to see you around!
Hi Mehmudah… Wonderful pictures u have here. Thanks for dropping by and the liking. Ramadan Kareem to you 🙂
Glad you like the work up here, and thanks for the Ramadan wishes! Your blog is delightful, too!
Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu dear sis!! I’m absolutely inspired by your style of writing MashaAllah!! So I have nominated your blog for the Reader Appreciation Award at http://randompagesofmylyf.wordpress.com/2012/07/22/my-first-award-in-the-world-of-blogging/
Walaikumassalam wr wb! Jazak Allahu Khayr Maryam, this is so sweet of you! Here’s hoping for many more awards for your blog!
Waiyyaki !! 🙂
InshaAllah ta’aala…do remember in your duas! ❤
Great blog Mehmuda!! So much in common me & you have, apart from the cricket part, though I love to watch a good match 🙂
Many thanks for visiting! Glad you like the blog!
No wonder we have so much in common — would certainly explain why most of your articles resonate with me.
Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minkum.
Eid Mubarak to you and your family 🙂
Ameen! And to you.. belated wishes. Jazak Allah
Dear Mehmudah
I am planning to do the Gulf Montessori course and was wondering if I could speak to you about it. How can I reach you?
Thanks
Dear Safeena, thanks for visiting my blog. Will email you my contact no… Tc, and hope to see you around!
Happy New Year to you, Mehmudah,
May 2013 be blossoming roses to you, and may you have happiness and joy.
Subhan Zein
#PS: My subscription has gone messed up, so now I am resubscribing, looking forward to reading more! 🙂
Hey Subhan! Thanks for the wishes! Hope you have a lovely new year too!
Syukran katsiran.. 🙂
Subhan Zein
Thank you, many blessings and much love to you, Mehmudah. 🙂
Assalaamu Alaykum warohmatullahii Wabarokatuh, Thank you so much for dropping b at my blog. may name is muhammad soleh. Your blog is wonderful !. Salaam.
Walaikumassalam Wr Wb Muhammed Soleh! Welcome to the blog and the fedback is much appreciated! See you around
I really LOVE the way you write…and your photos! ~Sherry~
Likewise, thanks v much Sherry!
Just wanted to stop by and thank you for your visit and liking of my recent post ‘Word of the Week Challenge entry – Clouds’. Your support is appreciated! I have only looked a little at your blog but what I have seen in the way of images is beautiful and I look forward to exploring it more in the future. 🙂 Take care – Stan
Alhamdulillah, this is such a wonderful blog. My deep appreciation to you for always taking the time to share your thoughts with us! Absolutely wonderful and beautiful pictures, sister! 🙂
Many thanks Sara! 🙂
hello, Footprints… like the last part, admire the guts, ahaha. gee, thanks for the follow. 🙂 warm regards… ~ san
Hey there! Thanks! Your blog is such a gem too! Thanks for comin’ round!
hello… my pleasure. how did you come across my site, btw? do you, by any chance, know blogger Nadia? she’s a Pakistani in Dubai, too. just saying, hehe. 🙂 good day.
I think it was in the window by my WP reader, you know suggested sites? Yes I do follow Nadia’s blog! 🙂
good day to you too 🙂
Asalaam Alaikum,
Am I glad I stopped by :), Nice blog. Looking forward to reading more on your blog. I’m from Pakistan too and use to live in Abu Dhabi, close to your city 🙂 before moving to Canada! Anyhow take care and keep in touch through blogs :).
All The Best!
Best Regards,
Saman H.
President.CEO
http://www.facebook.com/SAUMAIRN
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you have a fantastic blog and I love your voice. I pray I get to this level someday.x
Many thanks Sam! 🙂
Cricket? I played once; and loved it! There’s some strange attraction, I think. Very calm, isn’t it?
Yes certainly, it’s so calming! Bowling especially. Thanks for visiting 🙂
hi mehmudah, thanks so much for following my blog ! you have an interesting one here 🙂
Thanks, and you’re very welcome too! Glad you like the blog 🙂
hello , I have nominated you for the super sweet award check it 🙂
Many thanks! Very sweet of you. Apologies for taking ages to respond. 🙂
Hi Mehmudah,
🙂
I’m not religious but love all people of all nations and races. Pleased to meet you.
Thanks for checking out my blog. I was in Dubai for the first time in May this year. WOW!! What a place. I’m hoping one day to go back as I only had 2 days there on my way back to Oz, from the U.K. Beautiful architecture and such a diverse range. You have air conditioned bus stops? How cool is that! Lol Still, I can imagine the heat in Summer must be unbearable! Hugs from Oz. Paula xxxx
Hello Paula! Lovely to meet you, thanks for the comment and the follow. Love your blog, too.
-Mehmudah
Thanks for your visit to my blog! I wanted to drop by and invite you to join in Project O which is a look into how opinions are formed around the world. If this interests you and if you have a social issue you might want to share with people, please consider joining! The post can be found at the top of my blog under Project O – The Original Project Idea and the template is the post next to it. Thanks again for taking the time to visit my blog! –OM
aSALAMUALAEKUM mEHMUDA ! yOUR BLOG IS AN AMAZING PLACE TO BE……I am in love with your writings now. Many wishes and prayers . Love xx
Thanks very much!! Delighted 🙂
you have a nice blog…. if you are interested in travel and tour, then welcome to my blog!!!
Thanks for the follow, madame! I look forward to your feedback. 🙂
Pleased to have found your intriguing blog. Sure to make more visits. Regards from Thom at the immortal jukebox.