Just a random post. I just felt like sayin stuff

Buenos dias -

Its a gorgeous day in Royal Oak and the perfect day to be off from work. We had some intense storms that past couple days and most of Royal Oak is out of power. Insha'Allah it won't be long before DTE can get everything up and running. I'm appreciating the daylight because I'm terrified of the dark. Call me childish, but umm let me tell you what happens in the dark: bugs attack, monsters attack, and not to mention there are plenty of child molesters that may be taking advantage of my very dark and scary complex. Just sayin, darkness = scary things happening.

I figured since I'll be in complete death defying darkness later, I'll run some errands... the fun errands. The errand that includes going to Ulta to find a manicure kit to fix my jacked up cuticles. I also need to go grocery shopping, but Ulta seems like more fun.

Oh, I wanna propose a question: me and a friend were discussing racism the other night and want to know, do you think people spend too much time saying whose racist instead of focusing on each others being? I think so. I wanna hear what you think.

Salaams.

""Roshan <3

:D

i know its been awhile, but Ramadan Mubarak! May Allah swt make this month easy for us and accept our prayers, insha'Allah.

SO, what have you been up to? I've missed you guys! :D

Salaams.

To make up for lost time, there's Henna :)

SALAAMS READERS,

sorry I've been extra M.I.A. lately. I've been working really hard with school and work and haven't had much time to blog or think about blogging, but all break all I could do was think about blogging/writing.

So, just to make up for lost time... I have henna pictures!

yesterday, I got together with a good friend whom I haven't seen in oooooh 2 years and we caught up over giggles and henna. She's an amazing artist and she's one of nicest girls I've ever met. She also didn't make me feel stupid when I told her I was a convert.... YAY!

So, here they are... enjoy and Insha'allahyou'll be hearing from me more often.

Salaams

Dedra :)

EID MUBARAK MY LOVELY READERS!

I WANTED TO WISH ALL OF MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF ISLAM A MARVELOUS EID TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!

I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A FULFILLING [AND RELAXING] RAMADAN!

AND REMEMBER, ALTHOUGH RAMAMDAN MAY BE ONCE A YEAR, ITS BEST TO EXUDE THAT BEHAVIOR ALL YEAR 'ROUND!

SALAAMS AND I HOPE NO ON CHOKES ON A CHICKEN BONE IN EXCITEMENT.

DEDRA :)

p.s. insha'allah, there will be pix from the Cider Mill coming up sometime next week if technology behaves.

Random Ramadan post: partie un

So, I'm sitting on the phone on hold for the past... *checks phone*... TWENTY MINUTES, so i figured I could make a quick post since the state has me on hold all day like I have unlimited day time minutes.

*eye roll*

anywho, I feel like this Ramadan has been extremely difficult for me. I don't know why. It's like I've lost all of my patience. *sigh*

.... the state finally answered the phone!! what took so long!

sorry... lol... continuing, I feel really bad b/c I feel like I've lost grasp on the patience i worked so hard to attain. Maybe it's psychological. Another strange thing is that my LOVELY hayfever has decided to come into play. I've been try to drink all of the water and tea in the world during suhur and iftar, but ummm, nothing stops my throats of itching and my weezing coughs. It drives me insane. Maybe I should get that allergy shot. I heard it's amazing. hmmmm. until then, I guess I'm stuck get very expensive allergy medicine because it's the only kind that stops me from coughing and itching and looking perplexed.

this also means that i must avoid all germinating and dying plants and dusty things and moldy things and smoky things and whatever else makes me sound like a man in the morning.

this also calls for a cleaning binge. i'm a bit excited.

So, I'm curious to know if anyone has been having some troubles during Ramadan? please, don't tell me i'm the only one.

salaams.

good fasting.

ummm.... Ramadan Mubarak?

So, I realized it's been a very, very, VERY long time since I've even said 'hello'.

I apologize. Do forgive me. Life has been being life.

I decided that during a forced relaxation period, that I should at least tell you all Ramadan Mubarak. I hope you all have a fulfilling and uplifting Ramadan and may Allah (swt) accept all of our prayers.

I hope to blogging again soon, insha'allah, but until then I am being forced to rest and not think about life (long story).

See you on the flip side.

Salaams.

Dedra

Mutant mosquitos and MAYSAA

HELLO ALL!

Its another warmy, toasty day in the Midwest. I think Michigan finally made up its mind about whether or not it wanted to stick to warm weather. thank God because I neeeeeed my dose of sun otherwise I'll be sad and cold all the time. I'll also be stuck wearing stiffling socks that inhibit me from enjoying life because I'll be think about how uncomfortable my toes are.

*sigh* Anywho, I've been so busy with work lately and we finally hired a new lady. alhumdulilah. maybe some of the stress will trickle away from the office now because people were getting OUT OF HAND.

I have a list of random things today that I wanted to inform my beautiful readers:

1. I killed this BIG MUTANT mosquito in my car last night. I'm horrified to go in there now. i don't even know how it got in there in the first effing place!!!!! Luckily i had a box of dyer sheets that came in handy. :)

2. MAYSAA is finally about to crack open in a week I believe. if you have NO CLUE of what I'm talking about check here. She's an amazing designer/blogger and you should check her out. she's starting a nice modest line (of which is amazing and I have been waiting for months to come out).

3. That's all I really had. lol

I must go now lads (is that the right term?), I have to go to work. Enjoy you day if its warm and get a pizza if its cold where you are.

Salaam.

I feel so bad

Its been about 2 months since my last post and I honestly feel like a big poop face because of that. Luckily, the semester is over and I can kind of relax a bit more, but I'm work almost double the hours now.

But today... today, I'm off from work and I feel like I'm reuniting with an old friend and I suddenly can't remember why we haven't talked in so long. I don't think I was mad, but I was busy with things that had nothing to do with what I wanted to do. For that, I apologize for not at least sharing ONE thought with you all, I'm sorry for being caught up with all of my whatnots and thingamajiggs, when the whole time I should have been focusing on my craft and passion of writing. *sigh*

Considering what occurred during the past couple of months, I feel re-inspired to write and share that skill with all of you who take time out your day to see what I'm talking about.

A lot of things have changed in the environment around and I hope to portray that through this lovely blog here.

Insha'allah, you'll be hearing from me more often and I'll get to hear your responses and gain to readers.

Thanks for taking a look.

I hope you all are in good health.

~Dedra

A Quick Reminder on this Relaxing Sunday

101. Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said. "The (Hell) Fire is surrounded with all kinds of desires and passions, while Jannah is surrounded with adversities.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

SUBHAN'ALLAH!

I totally get the message, but its the way he talks....LOL

BROTHA, WHERE'S YOUR BEARD???

so, the link up there ^^^^^ is probably the funniest video i've seen in a while, but I figured that I could start a lil dialogue about the topic and see if people get the idea of the video.

Feel free to laugh. No on is (or should be) judging you. The way the brothas talk is the reason why its so hilarious. The brotha in the white has the perfect older, semi-arrogant tone and the brotha in the suit has a very relaxed tone, but still kind of comes off as a smart ass because he's just thaaat relaxed. lolllll

So, for the sake of dialogue - if you noticed a brotha without a beard, would you say he's "transgressing the limits of Allah (swt)"? How about a brotha with "long" pants?

P.S. if one of yall gets arrogant, i will start putting people in there place. Dont get wild on here. Be a grown up - have a polite debate.

Salaams and stay snuggly,

Dedra

A Quick Post Before I Go To Bed Of Which Will Be In List Form Because I'm Too Lazy To Write Sentences

My very sloppy post b/c I am so tired from treading around cold, snowy Oakland County, MI in the midst of a snow storm just to go to work and go get educated.

1. I think I have an addiction to liquid gel Advil. I take it after work and my joints feel warm and smooth.
2. I was wiping my shelf thingie and I realize my Quran(s) are very dusty. This is not good. I'm slacking. I have a slip of paper of where I left off reading - I need to get back to that. [p.s. I have two Qurans, one for reading as in to inform myself and one for recitation. please make note and don't piss me off by saying something rude. k? k.]
3. I have a senile, liberal, Isreali Jewish 74 year-old teacher for English this semester. Yes, it is as controversial as you may think, but she thinks I'm clever. Shows how much yall know. lol
4. The past 3 weeks were filled with hot, steaming dog poo. I am drained. I'm retiring from life.
5. I may be considering writing a novel. Not like, 'I'm bored so I stole the idea from Ange', type of thing, but like, 'Ange makes me realize how lazy I've been with my talent that I've been blessed with and I should get back to that at some point before I realize how much talent I've wasted writing papers for teachers who don't give a fudge' type of thing.
6. I am not a hijabi yet. That's my fault. End of story. Will I explain? No.
7. Good night. I will post soon. maybe with paragraphs. maybe with pictures. who knows

Salaams and stay snuggly.

Love,

Dedra

TA-DA!!!

I hope you enjoy the new template! A friend of mine decided to take a look at my blog and I hadn't updated since 2009 I think and I felt all bad because I had been neglecting my blog and my readers and what not, but I figured that I'll change the template before posting so my creative juices can start flowing. I dont know what that lil pink thang is but I thought Mr. Pink Guy was cute, so I went for this. Enjoy!

Insha'allah, I'll be posting soon, but no promises.

I'm very tired.

Sleep.

Dedra

*ahem* this is awkward, I haven't blogged in, like, a century

So, I still like you, I just haven't been in the "blogging" mood. I had a "quarter-life" crisis (as I call it) and I was in no condition to blog.

I'm feelin' a lot better now alhumdulilah and I should be back in action soon insha'allah. I've been considering a new template for this lovely blog.

I would like some ideas. My creative juices have been dribbling out, I need some inspiration.

Give me your ideas. Insha'allah you'll see a change this weekend. :)

Salaam!

Dedra of My Deen is Awesome

Whats a girl to do?

What does a Muslim convert do Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

GO TO THE MOVIES!!!!

SoooOOOoooOO, I'm 21 now and I haven't blogged in a centurySOOSSOh

Yes, that's right guys and gals -

I am now 21 years old alhumdulilah...

I am SOOO EFFING EXCITED!

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW EXCITED I AM!

YAAAAAAY!

Okay, back to regular font. lol, why am I so excited for my birffffday you ask?

Well, in my mind it is a blessing not only to wake up everyday, but to wake up everyday for 21 years when there are people who can't even make it to 18.

When I was born, I was 2 months premature (I would explain why, but let's not) and according to my mom, I have a heart murmur as well.

Shockingly, I'm pretty healthy. The most health issues I have develop from my stress and OCD with causes me EVEN MORE stress. lol.

Alhumdulilah, I made to 21 after converting, when I could have not converted and not made it to 21 either.

This is why I get excited for my birfffday every year.

So, you know what that means?! I'MMA HAVE A GOOD OLE' TIME TODAY! MMMHMMM...

GON BE POPPIN' THOSE NON-ALCOHOLIC BOTTLES!

Just a thought: I will get back to my usually blogging routine some time this week insha'allah because I'm finally done with the semester, but considering the holiday season, I have a non-Muslim family of which is demanding my presence this year... of course. Not any other year, but this year, when I'd rather sleep on the 25th than eat with a bunch of people that barely like me anyway. WHATEVER!

ANYWHO! INSHA'ALLAH YOU'LL HEAR FROM ME SOON!

YAY! HAPPY BIRFFFFDAY TO ME!

FOR MA BLOG by Roshan88 on Polyvore.com

DECISIONS, DECISIONS

So, I'm going to be making a pretty sweet decision for the New Year.

What is it you ask?

I'll tell you when the New Year occurs.

SALAAM!

Product of the week! and other junks!

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK! YAY! ITS BACK!

So, yea I suck because I some point I stopped the product of the week, but considering the type of week its been, I think we need to relax and look at beauty products. hahaha agreed? Oh well, I agree. Continuing on... HERE IT IS!

Eucerin Original Moisturizing Cream

This stuff is super awesome. For like some odd amount of weeks straight, I had this weird allergic reaction to lavender body wash and the only thing that stopped me from ripping my skin off was Eucerin. Its AMAZING! The only down side is that its so thick that it takes 12 years to rub in, but by the time its rubbed in, your skin is sooooo MOIST. <-- I know some people hate that word, so I emphasize it to freak people out. Yea, I'm weird. Whatever. Anywho! So, yea, this is some awesome stuff. If you don't have crazy skin like mine, I suggest still investing in it for knees, heels, elbows, and hands, or where ever else is super duper dry... I just don't want to give other suggestions? lol. Its kind of pricey because its that good. The smallest one I got was about 6-7 dollars US, but once the sizes get bigger the prices shoots to 12 dollars, but considering that it might last for a while. Its totally worth it! CHECK IT OUT!

OTHER THINGS!

So, I've been very unmotivated in school. Hell, in life in general. I work so much I can't even focus on the things that are important to me and I think its starting to get to me. I love school, but now I'm feeling that I'm not happy in my major and I'm already 3 years in. I'm afraid that once I change, I have to start all over again and I just don't feel patient enough to do that. The thought of starting fresh is very bothersome, especially considering the other major I'm consider (radiologic technology). The main reason I'm considering it is because the day after I converted, my dad called me and said that he had prostate cancer. After he explained to me how they did the treatment, I was very intrigued. But I'm unsure about switching majors because I refuse to be in school for the rest of my life.... BUT I'M SOOOO UNHAPPY WITH THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS IN MY UNIVERSITY. urrrgghhh its so frustrating. insha'allah, I will figure something out sometime soon because time is running out!!!!!!

I hope you all are in good health.

:)

Love,

Dedra

Ummm.... alright?

I'mma make this post real quick. Its not about anything super DUPER important and considering that its 5am, I must be swift and go to bed.

Reaction: I'm over it. Get some thick skin and take these struggles as a blessing. I would go deeper into my reasoning for my reaction, but considering that I'm not the NICEST Muslim quite yet, I'm not going to go there.

Nevertheless, I'm starting to worry my Ummah and I and the rest of us must continue to make du'a for each other b/c clearly people are starting to lose sanity.

Astigurfullah - may Allah swt keep us in His mercy ... even when we start acting ungrateful.

FYI: I watched some retarded, I mean *sigh* cancel that.... I watched a youtube video about some girl who de-reverted herself from the deen.... a message to her:

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PERFECT MUSLIM BECAUSE IF THERE WAS, THERE WOULD BE NO NEED FOR ISLAM. YOU'LL BE ALRIGHT YOU ARE NOT THE BEST MUSLIM IN THE WORLD. SUCK IT UP AND STOP JUDGING THE DEEN OFF OF AN DIGITAL LAND OF CRAZY, JUDGMENTAL MUSLIMS THAT THINK THEY'RE PERFECT BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO GET JUDGED MY THE ALMIGHTY TOO.

Lord... today, today. *shakes head*

I'll be posting later about something else that isn't going to make my head pop off in irritation.

I love you (even the ones that don't want to be Muslims anymore) for the sake of Allah.
Goodnight/morning

Stuck at work, thinking about Jimmy Choo

Today was a very important day...


Today was the premiering of Jimmy Choo's line with H&M...


I was going to go to H&M today and look/buy Jimmy Choo accessories...


I got called into work...


I'm still here...


I don't even want to go to H&M anymore...


Poop.

Another Post I'M ON A ROLL

i'm feelin' girly by Roshan88 featuring Vince