tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.comments2017-11-06T11:31:24.991-08:00Furiously WritingAmina Hafiz Sarrafhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-63071111979385774312015-11-20T17:46:59.014-08:002015-11-20T17:46:59.014-08:00Hey Deborah! I'm taking this writing class at ...Hey Deborah! I'm taking this writing class at Stanford: The Creative Habit: Cultivating a Daily Writing Practice. It's not offered in winter but they have a lot of other creative writing classes, http://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/creative-writing. Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-30595174751759313822015-11-18T21:33:47.895-08:002015-11-18T21:33:47.895-08:00Hi Amina! I was wondering where you are taking a ...Hi Amina! I was wondering where you are taking a writing class. I still have to develop the "Habit" of writing, and have considered online classes....<br />hope you are well. DMabuhaymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170691378779710305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-87266195730598756392015-08-16T14:08:33.410-07:002015-08-16T14:08:33.410-07:00We love this recipe! Making it again tonight. Thin...We love this recipe! Making it again tonight. Thinking of you, Babyface and Darius - really miss you guys. xoxo MindaMinda T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-3101684649292243162014-06-21T16:02:13.536-07:002014-06-21T16:02:13.536-07:00I'm so glad. Sometimes trying new things can ...I'm so glad. Sometimes trying new things can be VERY scary or even taking a risk. But if the worst thing that happens is that I'm told no, well, I'm in the same place I am right now. Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-13871786584579582302014-06-20T12:07:26.014-07:002014-06-20T12:07:26.014-07:00Loved your piece on mom's advice. #5 struck a ...Loved your piece on mom's advice. #5 struck a chord so deep within me that I'll be mulling on it for a while.# 3 also spoke volumes what a great way to put it and how so true.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114323698990982478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-55780504374008866182014-04-27T06:21:21.486-07:002014-04-27T06:21:21.486-07:00Sometimes it's hard to read a book like Gone G...Sometimes it's hard to read a book like Gone Girl when there's so much hooplah.... Let me know if you read anything good, I'm always looking for new books to add to the list.Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-21850963988593267382014-04-25T16:33:14.329-07:002014-04-25T16:33:14.329-07:00I had actually been wondering whether to read this...I had actually been wondering whether to read this or not so thanks for the review! Wild and Gone Girl are also on my list. I know! I'm the only person left who haven't read Gone Girl yet.shezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529027870180587691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-46104399813638294492014-02-28T02:38:07.191-08:002014-02-28T02:38:07.191-08:00I'm glad! xoI'm glad! xoAmina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-43057345878540814352014-02-27T08:09:14.699-08:002014-02-27T08:09:14.699-08:00Friend, if you had any idea how apt this was in my...Friend, if you had any idea how apt this was in my life right now. Thank you!KAT Blankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606971602375021634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-71255346833656310612014-02-14T04:57:47.862-08:002014-02-14T04:57:47.862-08:00Thank you, Carol. It made my day to hear that! Thank you, Carol. It made my day to hear that! Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-32948903597095240052014-02-12T08:36:52.612-08:002014-02-12T08:36:52.612-08:00I absolutely love this article it speaks straight ...I absolutely love this article it speaks straight to my heart. Kudos for getting published, I admire your persistence.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114323698990982478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-68409813394220643792014-01-26T12:05:43.120-08:002014-01-26T12:05:43.120-08:00Thanks, Sarah! It's way too easy to sink into...Thanks, Sarah! It's way too easy to sink into our mismatched but ultra-comfy chairs (we don't have a couch, we have two comfy chairs like Joey and Chandler)and watch Netflix. Not only do I get more accomplished in the average evening, I'm doing things I WANT to do. Glad you like my tips, I'll check out your site.Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-88871688533525790402014-01-26T12:02:57.918-08:002014-01-26T12:02:57.918-08:00Just don't wear your contacts or glasses when ...Just don't wear your contacts or glasses when you go downstairs and then you won't be able to see anyone looking askance at your sweatpants and ratty college t-shirt with the armpit hole... for example.Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-82210244777186951762014-01-25T08:09:37.123-08:002014-01-25T08:09:37.123-08:00That's awesome! Our apartment building has a g...That's awesome! Our apartment building has a gym downstairs but it's not always easy to get the motivation to look presentable enough for being out in public. :/shezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529027870180587691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-47205532831162911842014-01-24T19:08:19.623-08:002014-01-24T19:08:19.623-08:00I am such a fan this idea! It's so smart, and ...I am such a fan this idea! It's so smart, and actually so easy once you start doing it! (And so, so much easier to stop doing it too, unfortunately.) I too have been making this effort lately, and I think it's starting to pay off. I see so much more accomplished on your average evening now. Now if only we can eliminate the backsliding, right? Like all your tips!Sarahhttp://www.positivelydreaming.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-6718054905383239292014-01-20T04:31:24.294-08:002014-01-20T04:31:24.294-08:00Shez, the next time we get together, you'll ha...Shez, the next time we get together, you'll have to give me the 2013 scoop on your family, chai optional. I'll definitely encourage you to blog more too :)Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-66328424740766598282014-01-20T04:29:45.026-08:002014-01-20T04:29:45.026-08:00Thanks, Shez. Yes, we got a treadmill for Xmas a ...Thanks, Shez. Yes, we got a treadmill for Xmas a few years ago. This summer I bought a used bike on CL for $40. http://furiouslywriting.blogspot.com/2013/07/swept-off-my-feet.htmlAmina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-64343496931725279652014-01-18T12:09:34.210-08:002014-01-18T12:09:34.210-08:00Yum, and so easy! I've got to try this!!!Yum, and so easy! I've got to try this!!!shezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529027870180587691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-18408387471380734682014-01-18T12:06:07.532-08:002014-01-18T12:06:07.532-08:00Wow, what a great yet simple idea! I might be stea...Wow, what a great yet simple idea! I might be stealing this. :) Great job on all those workouts too! Do you have a treadmill and bike at home?shezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529027870180587691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-16551774115776523202014-01-18T12:05:05.520-08:002014-01-18T12:05:05.520-08:00Loved reading this post Amina. I felt like I was c...Loved reading this post Amina. I felt like I was catching up with you over a cup of chai (which I am in fact drinking right now). :) You're inspiring me to do a run down of 2013 for our family too. I've done it in the past but haven't gotten around to it this year yet!shezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529027870180587691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-43174409666747506572014-01-07T03:30:53.793-08:002014-01-07T03:30:53.793-08:00Thank you, Elissa. Hoping that 2014 is wonderful!...Thank you, Elissa. Hoping that 2014 is wonderful!Amina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-5551124952117374622014-01-06T10:22:25.409-08:002014-01-06T10:22:25.409-08:00Your happiness is mine. I'm glad you had a pos...Your happiness is mine. I'm glad you had a positive 2013. Here's to a terrific 2014. <br />Elissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08335880155006056985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-34964141753853484232013-09-27T10:42:43.160-07:002013-09-27T10:42:43.160-07:00I'll be calling you the Crock Lady from now on...I'll be calling you the Crock Lady from now onwards. Hope you saw that one coming when you decided to start a family for your Crock Pot. ;)Sheznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-62107501938145019652013-07-15T16:23:28.793-07:002013-07-15T16:23:28.793-07:00I really liked your post too. It's amazing ho...I really liked your post too. It's amazing how my perspective has totally changed since becoming a mom. I love having family photos taken, not because I love the way I look in pictures (really, I don't), but because I remember how much love I felt when they were taken. IAmina Hafiz Sarrafhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189212417664560403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719698468144307068.post-73792302167795869492013-07-12T12:07:15.929-07:002013-07-12T12:07:15.929-07:00Thanks for the shootout :) I love this idea, and i...Thanks for the shootout :) I love this idea, and it actually reminded me of your "I am grateful for" posts, which are great!KAT Blankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606971602375021634noreply@blogger.com