Assalamu'alaikum all!
Alhamdulillah, it's funny how food can turn your mood around. Last night, my husband knew something was wrong...but I didn't want to make an issue out of it so I just played it off. Up until this morning...he was still insisting I tell him what was bothering me. I know he's stressed out with the new job and working hard...I didn't want to burden him any further with my issues. So today...I didn't hold any high expectations.
The majority of my day was pretty much a waste. I caught up on some of my fave shows. It's so hard for me to give up TV. I've definitely cut down a lot since before, but I know I need to start cutting more out. The only beneficial thing I got out of my day was reviewing some Surahs I've memorized and re-memorizing Surah At Tariq...that I completely mixed up with other ayaats. This was by and far the best part of my day because it just reminded me of the beauty of the Qur'an. I also read some great notes on the tafsir of Surah At Tariq. Here are the links:
http://www.ilmfruits.com/tafseer-surah-tariq-you-will-be-recreated/
http://forums.islamicawakening.com/f43/surah-tariq-tafsir-dream-notes-nouman-ali-khan-30202/
Both links are terrific and I highly recommend you have a read. I especially like the second one because it highlights the important Arabic words...why they were used. Best of all, it connects the Surah to other ones and gives you an overall layout of how they are linked.
Later on during the day, I skyped with my cousin for a little bit...and then I went down to the gym in the building. I wish I had a burkini so I could go swimming in the pool. It's around $130 here in Bahrain, but I don't like the ones they are selling. I saw some really good ones that are on American websites. I'm going to go back to Dubai and look for them over there. Anyways, I was on the elliptical machine for 20 minutes. I set the effort level to 5/12. It was pretty tough for me...especially because I'm a petite person that barely ever gets involved in any physical activity. I just gained a little weight that has been putting some extra fat in the tummy area and in my face. I want to get rid of it. Even a little bit extra weight on a petite person makes a big difference. I'm going to go back tomorrow to do this thing called a rower. My husband says its a total body work out. It's a machine that mimics the act of "rowing" which helps you work out your legs, arms, etc.
Anyways...let me get to the highlight of my evening...chicken makhni (pictured below in coincidentally the same exact bowl mine came in). If you don't know what it is...it's a South Asian dish translated as Buttered Chicken. I absolutely love it! In my opinion, it's really hard to find good Chicken Makhni. The best I've ever had is at a restaurant called Bukhara Grill in NYC. I ordered in-room dining here at the hotel...I'm not sure if I was starving (food always tastes better then) or if it was actually good....but I loved every bite of it. To continue making my work-out today absolutely unnecessary...I had a coke, too! Oh, how I love thee soda. That wonderful meal was combined with the movie The Tourist with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. It was a silly movie...but I like Johnny Depp...so I didn't mind too much.
Insha'Allah, tomorrow night I go back to Dubai. Just two more nights at my husband's aunt's house and Insha'Allah I will be in my own apartment. The one thing I want to do the most is cook! Also...my husband's company shippied all of our belongings and furniture from America to Dubai on a ship...all that arrives this Saturday! I'm looking foward to that, Insha'Allah.
Alhamdulillah, it's funny how food can turn your mood around. Last night, my husband knew something was wrong...but I didn't want to make an issue out of it so I just played it off. Up until this morning...he was still insisting I tell him what was bothering me. I know he's stressed out with the new job and working hard...I didn't want to burden him any further with my issues. So today...I didn't hold any high expectations.
The majority of my day was pretty much a waste. I caught up on some of my fave shows. It's so hard for me to give up TV. I've definitely cut down a lot since before, but I know I need to start cutting more out. The only beneficial thing I got out of my day was reviewing some Surahs I've memorized and re-memorizing Surah At Tariq...that I completely mixed up with other ayaats. This was by and far the best part of my day because it just reminded me of the beauty of the Qur'an. I also read some great notes on the tafsir of Surah At Tariq. Here are the links:
http://www.ilmfruits.com/tafseer-surah-tariq-you-will-be-recreated/
http://forums.islamicawakening.com/f43/surah-tariq-tafsir-dream-notes-nouman-ali-khan-30202/
Both links are terrific and I highly recommend you have a read. I especially like the second one because it highlights the important Arabic words...why they were used. Best of all, it connects the Surah to other ones and gives you an overall layout of how they are linked.
Later on during the day, I skyped with my cousin for a little bit...and then I went down to the gym in the building. I wish I had a burkini so I could go swimming in the pool. It's around $130 here in Bahrain, but I don't like the ones they are selling. I saw some really good ones that are on American websites. I'm going to go back to Dubai and look for them over there. Anyways, I was on the elliptical machine for 20 minutes. I set the effort level to 5/12. It was pretty tough for me...especially because I'm a petite person that barely ever gets involved in any physical activity. I just gained a little weight that has been putting some extra fat in the tummy area and in my face. I want to get rid of it. Even a little bit extra weight on a petite person makes a big difference. I'm going to go back tomorrow to do this thing called a rower. My husband says its a total body work out. It's a machine that mimics the act of "rowing" which helps you work out your legs, arms, etc.
Anyways...let me get to the highlight of my evening...chicken makhni (pictured below in coincidentally the same exact bowl mine came in). If you don't know what it is...it's a South Asian dish translated as Buttered Chicken. I absolutely love it! In my opinion, it's really hard to find good Chicken Makhni. The best I've ever had is at a restaurant called Bukhara Grill in NYC. I ordered in-room dining here at the hotel...I'm not sure if I was starving (food always tastes better then) or if it was actually good....but I loved every bite of it. To continue making my work-out today absolutely unnecessary...I had a coke, too! Oh, how I love thee soda. That wonderful meal was combined with the movie The Tourist with Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. It was a silly movie...but I like Johnny Depp...so I didn't mind too much.
Insha'Allah, tomorrow night I go back to Dubai. Just two more nights at my husband's aunt's house and Insha'Allah I will be in my own apartment. The one thing I want to do the most is cook! Also...my husband's company shippied all of our belongings and furniture from America to Dubai on a ship...all that arrives this Saturday! I'm looking foward to that, Insha'Allah.
ummm chicken (salivating) I love chicken tikka masala and any chicken boti if its done right...Im going to go to this grill you mentioned one day and check out their menu.
ReplyDeleteI never tried the rover because when I was in uni they were always occupied,just make sure when you do them your form is absolutely correct, talk to someone or watch a video. I heard they will definetly make you sweat. Have fun!!!
You know by not being honest with your husband you are actually indirectly stressing him because he is trying to figure what exactly is the problem. I'm sure your kitchen smelled really good last night - this food looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteUmm sou sou - I'm actually going back to Dubai today...so it turns out I won't even be able to try it! My flight is much later...but my husband wants me to pack early and he wants to show me one last tourist spot (Baytul Qur'an) before we leave. Thanks for the advice.
ReplyDeleteBlue Pearl - I know I stressed him out...but I was weighing out the two options. Not telling him about my mood swing I thought would cause him less stress than him having to talk out all the issues that can't be resolved (about his family). They are what they are...and I just need to learn how to live with it. He already has heard more than enough from my end...and I don't want to burden him further. He's already so upset that since we've left his mother has made no effort to talk to him or return his calls. It did smell really good. I actually had left overs and since I'm leaving the hotel today...I had to eat it for brunch. Didn't want to waste ne food!
Best of luck and hope you are ok! inshaAllah!
ReplyDeletesalamunalaikum.
ReplyDeleteYes I Agree, some special foods really have an impact on our moods.
salam alikum sisterm
ReplyDeletehow are you?? mashallah I am loving the new layout of your blog. true uplifiting. :)
and yes I love Chicken Maghni too! so yummy and isn't it amazing how food makes it all better? lol
btw, I just bought a burkini! I love it. I haven't used it yet as I am waiting for the weather to warm up a bit, but you can order it here while its on sale for a decent price (this is also where I got mine from) : http://www.hijabgirl.com/islamic-swimwear.html
take care.
much love
xoxoxo