Reflections

Pakistani karahi and other dishes on a dining table

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500 kcals per day, come what may!

I lost considerable weight from the end of April until, say, the end of June, when almost all my years of precious belly fat got vaporized. Now, this is a...

A dark green Quran cover with intricate gold calligraphy and patterns

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Quran-only litmus test

Having spoken to someone, via an email exchange, on a matter totally unrelated to this topic, I wrote a tiny litmus test that we can use to identify whether someone...

A close-up of a book with writing on it

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Managing unsolicited email

Here's my workflow for any email that tries to sell me something. Inside of Apple Mail on my Mac, right click and select Block Contact. Right click again and select...

I Play Rocky

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I Play Rocky

That made me well up 🥹 — not saying more...

I Am An Introvert

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I Am An Introvert

I am an Introvert. Watched this hilarious clip, and sometimes it describes most of my behavior. Unless of course, I’m performing. And at most times I’m in this ‘performing’ mindset,...

10-week Daily Step Average

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10-week Daily Step Average

10-week daily step average (count) almost 10k steps per day. My walking setup: WalkingPad at my desk. Tracking with Huawei Band 10 that I now wear above my left ankle...

Get Back To Allah

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When you feel you need someone...

When you feel you need someone to care for you, be on your side or to simply listen without judging your actions, get back to a memory from your childhood...

Narcissistic Personalities

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Narcissistic Personalities

Watched Dr Francesca’s vid on Narcissistic personalities — I still need to find one who I know personally, but many around for sure. Highly recommend her channel — [@IPwithFrancesca](https://www.youtube.com/@IPwithFrancesca) https://youtu.be/b46qKes2u20...

Captain Haddock and Tintin illustration used for the 404 Blistering Barnacles page.

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Blistering Barnacles 404

I haven't worked an a more interesting 404 (not-found) page, ever. Tintin fans will know that 'blistering barnacles' is a euphemism Captain Haddock uses when he's really upset. It's a...

Tipu Sultan

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Tipu Sultan

Just watched, breaks my heart 😞 — Why The Founding Fathers Were Obsessed with This Muslim Ruler, Tipu Sultan — https://youtu.be/jn6QKQclgUo?si=JXhs_...