Good Mom vs Good Career
I'm in the middle of Season 10 of Grey's Anatomy now. I know... I'm kind of late to the game and never really understood the craze but I'm definitely on board now. Anyway, I just passed the episodes...
View ArticleDiminishing Returns of Materialism
Other than wrinkles, dark pigmentation and back aches, there are two other signs of aging that you'll experience. 1. Diminishing Returns of Materialism, and2. Increased Propensity to Save.My first...
View ArticleTrip Tips: Baby Edition
I finally have time to blog! Here's one about traveling with the little one that I get asked frequently about. I'm no pro at traveling with babies so feel free to share more tips in the comment section...
View ArticleI'm an introvert, believe me.
I always thought introversion was a disease until I stumbled upon a Ted Talk by Susan Cain about The Power of Introverts. That changed the way I saw myself and all the other introverts I’ve met and...
View ArticleGal Pals
“Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with.”― Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City Before we had boyfriends or husbands, we had our gal pals. They stuck by us...
View ArticleA Wave of Thoughts
Hi. I just want to talk... about a lot of things on my mind lately. This past week has been emotional. I'm completely shattered over the recent events in New Zealand. I'm also completely baffled and...
View ArticleSkincare: Sulwhasoo
I've had many people ask about my current skincare routine and I've finally found time to blog about it! I've been using this brand since November when I went to Seoul and went a little crazy at the...
View ArticleAvoiding Fast Fashion and 5 Ways to be Fashionably Eco-Conscious.
I know it's hard to not enter a Zara store when you're walking past one... just like how it's hard for me to resist stopping by a McDonald's drive thru when I'm in Jerudong. I fell into the trap of...
View ArticleThe Umair Takeover: 21 things at 21 months
I think I should start a new series that focuses on everything Umair. Maybe post it during the weekend and call it TGIU or Umaiyay (brain is obviously not feeling so creative tonight! Haha). I've...
View ArticleLearning From Mistakes
I've had this drafted for a while. Since it's Eid (Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha!) and it's the season of forgiveness, I thought I'd release this post. It's just a short snippet of my thoughts about...
View ArticleThe Umair Takeover: Youtube
Before I became a mom, I had this entire parenting plan all worked out. Then the baby came and the plan magically turned into dust and you learn to live life precariously and spontaneously. Everyday...
View ArticleAdventures with You
I'm experiencing major travel withdrawals and in the spirit of celebrating our anniversary, why not walk down memory lane and think about some travel moments with Mr. LMN. This is a fun exercise for my...
View Article5 things I learnt from Social Media
I woke up 4am one morning just thinking and talking to myself. So here I am putting down my thoughts... I have a habit of doing that. Mind you I’m feeling a bit whoozy since I had only three hours of...
View ArticleA Letter to my 15 Year Old Self
Dear Nabeela, You are probably freaking out right now and stressing out over your O' Levels. It will be okay. I'm glad you had fun in school and I'm glad you found some of your bestest friends there....
View ArticleThe Umair Takeover: Battling the Twos
As soon as the clock struck 12 on the morning of his second birthday, I thought we were already experiencing the infamous 'terrible twos' but little did I know the difficulty level went up a few...
View ArticleDream it, Wish it, Do it.
I love the secret quotes hidden at the back of my charms. They are words of motivation that I literally carry with me everywhere I go. I have one from Hazim that says Forever & Always My Beautiful...
View ArticleRamblings and a Candid Photo
I don't know why I feel the need to explain myself. I feel like... the version of me you've painted in your head (especially if we've never met), is really not my responsibility. People think I care a...
View ArticleTo One Boy: PS I Still Love You
*Pictures are from our pre-wed shoot by the amazing Aiman Besar. Didn't we all, hopeless romantics, celebrate when the clock struck midnight on the 12th of February? Netflix released the sequel to the...
View ArticleIn&Out: March 2020
Hi guys,Here's a quick beauty update on my empties and replacements. Cleanser: I recently finished my umpteenth bottle of Glossier's Milky Jelly Cleanser (about BND34 on Beauty Pratique for 177ml). I...
View ArticleShopping on Beaute Pratique
Hi guys! I am currently on leave. We don't have the work-from-home thing in place so we thought it'd be best to just take our leaves and stay home for the time being. We've been very concerned about...
View ArticleMan, I Feel Just Like A Rockstar
I'm currently reading Radical Candor by Kim Scott and it started talking about two different groups of excellent people at the office. One she calls 'superstars' and the other group, 'rockstars'....
View ArticleMaktub Series: I'll Put This Love in a Bottle
Hi all,I've met plenty people on this journey and we will be forever bonded by the similarities in our stories. I've always wanted this one person to be a special guest on my blog. I was over the moon...
View ArticleLisa Eldridge Velvet Lipsticks
According to Wiki, the lipstick effect is the theory that when facing an economic crisis consumers will be more willing to buy less costly luxury goods... like lipsticks.That's what I tell myself to...
View ArticleDigital Side Hustle: Part 1
I am what people call an ‘influencer’. I try so hard to shake that term off because it’s clouded with a lot of negative connotations and perceptions. It’s ridiculed and looked down upon. I don’t know...
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