Testing the Waters
Hey ho! It’s summer—in the northern hemisphere, same old tropical around here—and beach-themed posts ensue in the blogosphere. Seeing other people’s…
alivegurl
Mix It Up a Notch: Boyfriend’s Button-Down
It was love at first sight—the first time I saw Firu wearing this shirt, I was smitten…
3 WAYS: Vegan Banana Crêpes
Last week, when I visited Firu’s parents bearing gifts and souvenirs, they ended…
I Am Not a Feminist
For as long as I could remember, to me, something has always seemed rather off about the feminist movement. For a movement that claims to fight for…
#alivegurlmudik: Historical Eden
Hiya, guys, I’m back! What, I haven’t been gone at all? Clearly, you are mistaken…
Mix It Up a Notch: Butterfly Print Chiffon
It was August 2012 when I went on a date with my sister—after not seeing each…
A Fort By Any Other Name
The other day I went on probably the longest journey I’ve ever taken in the city by myself…
Sweet Potato Porridge
Since it’s Ramadan, I thought it would be appropriate to share an iftar recipe…