simple- life is so much simple, so much peaceful if you live with books.
keep it simple, i say, read more more more...
jhilmil loves books, al humdul illah which means thanks to almighty God- as it means in Arabic...

Not Without My Daughter- a must read book- especially for mothers in unhappy marriages.

It's only books, and books are all i want to keep my smile intact...:-)

why is truth bitter?

Truth is always bitter.
Why?

Tell Me Why?

life's going to be fun with Julia coming down in a few weeks, and i am so keen to use this time to create good memories, who knows, when we meet next? she is so so so dear to me.

effort

why do i feel that i put in more effort in keeping a friendship, developing a relationship, sustaining a relationship?
why do i do that?
when will i meet a person who will put equal effort, time and interest in me as i put in her/him?
mutuality and from mutual feelings, should spring equal effort.

two-sided.

everything in this world can find a balance when it is two sided. i will not initiate anything for building, sustaining, developing relationships. i will just wait and see who are stepping forward and keeping up with the efforts required in a relationship.

maybe

Maybe i am good- i mean really good at comforting others. i seem to like to comfort others, read and write about inspiring things- i like to make people calm down; though i can do that only among the circle of my friends, i do a good job of it- maybe i should seriously take up counselling as a career, after all i am in the field of education...

Peace of mind

Why don't we realise that to be relaxed and to be at peace is the only way to work better?
Oh i could do with an office of my own, one of the reasons I want to change my job!

Ideas

Dreams beckon me

On the shores of tomorrows,
where the impediments challenge hope,
dreams beckon me.

I am not the one to rest,
to stop, to stagnate
I dream on,

For dreams beckon me.

Challenges

Why do I look for change? Is change necessary?
What is the root of dissatisfaction with the present situation in life? A nice home, a stable job, and the joy of a daughter?
Is this the right time to go for a Phd?

Am I over-ambitious? Or am I a rolling stone that gathers no moss?

How will my daughter see me in 25-30 years from now?

How do other single/divorced mothers around the world cope?