Unexplored Bahrah...

I remember those times when I was in the lower classes and girls used to ask me "You live in Bahrain? How do you come to Jeddah?" :O  and I used to reply jokingly "I come to school everyday in my Dad's Airplane." :D
No one knows well about Bahrah, most of them haven't heard about it at all! 

Bahrah is an industrial area. It is located between Makkah and Jeddah. It takes almost the same time to reach both the places. When we enter Bahrah it looks deserted, but there are many beautiful places to see when you get inside Bahrah. I've been living in Bahrah since I was born. We stay in SRBC (Saudi Red Bricks Company) Compound. There's a Ville, a Park and many Power Plants in our Compound. 
Many people come to set up Camps in the deserted parts of Bahrah. My Dad's Company own a Sand Mine in Bahrah. This Mine, is also a tourist place. I never knew about it before. One of my Mom's friend said that she found a beautiful place on her way to Makkah. And Guess what? It was around this Mine! 

Many people come here for fishing. 

 The Park..

Sidra and Aaliya having fun!

Second Floor..

The view to the park.

Bahrah on the Map.

- Mirror of Erised

August - India

I left to India on 8th and returned on 31st. Though it was just for 22 days, it was fun there! Read on to know how I spend my days in India... ^_^

#8th It was Eid the day I reached. Shahmida, Aaliya (My Niece ) and Anees Kaka (My eldest bro-in-law) came to pick us at the Airport. Shahmida gave me the book I've always wanted to buy 'Who will cry when you die' by Robin Sharma. ^_^
At home..all my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins came home.. :)

#9th I called Raniya! :) I forgot to take down Sarah's number. :/ So, I couldn't call her, neither Raniya could.
I went to Vengara, thats where my Mom's house is. I also went to my Mom's brother (Abid Kaka)'s new house. His house is just simply awesome. 'A perfect house' I can say. Beautiful and Spacious! *_* 
And Yeah....I got two fans...Rushda and Hiba (My Mom's two sister's daughters.) :P 

#10th I got up early..
Few years back my grandfather used to prepare Biryani when he didn't have any difficulty in walking around. Everyone talks about his amazing Biryani, so I thought of getting the recipe. He couldn't write it down for me in English, so he wrote it in Malayalam. :) I wasn't sure whether I would try the recipe when I reach Bahrah, but all I knew was I would keep the recipe he wrote to my self. :)
I started reading Robin Sharma's book which Shahmida gave me.

#11th I got up at 5AM (Robin Sharma says in his book to get up at 5am), prayed, worked out for 20 minutes, Visualized happy moments and went down for helping Mom. Getting up at 5AM helps us to do the things we love. We usually don't get time when we get up just an hour before we have to go somewhere. When we do the things we love early in the morning it helps us to be happy the whole day. :) 
I wanted to blog badly...

#12th We didn't sleep cos we wanted to go to the Airport to pick Shamsheeda & Ayaan (My Nephew) at 3AM. :)
#13th I made a goal card and made a decision to change myself, doing what people expect from me. :) 
Shamsheeda and Ayaan came. Ayaan remembers me! He's two and a half years old. He calls me 'Maima.' ^_^

#14th Called Raniya, her mom picked up...she said 'Raniya is at Kollam.' 
Shamsheeda made a cake. She is superb at making cakes...Specially Moist Chocolate cakes...
It didn't turn out to look well this time since it was gas oven. We use Electric ovens here in Bahrah, they are better for baking cakes. Still It tasted yummy. :)

#15th Independence Day..
It was Anees Kaka's younger brother's engagement Party.
Back home, Ayaan asked for water. Usually, after he drinks water, if someone doesn't take away the glass he holds, he drops it down. And he did it...poured water on the bed. :D A little extra work for my sister.. :P
Shaimah called... She's a blog addict! She was talking to me about her blog of which I'm a part too..the whole time on phone. :P

#18th I taught Ayaan to sing 'Ooh la la la, Lelo...Ooh la la la Lelo' :D It sounds so cute when he sings.. :) Masha Allah.

#19th Raniya called me...
I painted a scenery which Shamsheeda liked. She took it to place it at her house in Dubai. :)

#20th I had a appointment with Doctor. :/ For allergy..
Asked me to go for a blood test.

#23rd I prepared Chilli Chicken and Fried Rice for dinner. It was really yummy... :)

#25th Shaimah messaged me "Fluffy and Skinny look like black Americans now." Fluffy and Skinny are our Chicks. We left them with our Aunt in Jeddah since there was no one to look after them when we went to India. They love roaming around in their Balcony and so they spoiled their looks. :D

#28th I bought a new bag for school, new sports shoes with which I can run for my races and Turmeric Powder (Kasthoori Manjal) for my body mask.

#29th All my Aunts and cousins from Vengara came home to meet us since we were leaving on 31st. *Had fun*

#30th Shamsheeda, Ayaan, Hafiz Kaka (My Second bro-in-law) and all my aunts and few cousins came home. Had great fun...
My Dad's younger sister prepared 'Andi Putte' and served us. It is something which is made from nuts and tastes nice.
I captured so many pics and videos of everyone, especially my grand parents. I believe we are so lucky, that we live in an age where we can capture the beautiful moments of our life. These are memories that would be re lived in future. :) 

#31st Its always tough to say goodbye to your loved ones... :/
Off to Jeddah. :) {12 pm (India Time)}
Reached Jeddah at 3:30 pm (Saudi Time) and Bahrah at 5pm.

End of Summer Vacation. #BacktoSchool.

How was your vacation? Do tell me the places you visited.. :)

July - Ramadan & Holidays

This was a beautiful month... ^-^

First week of July was as usual...
Raniya left for India few days before Ramadan. Ramadan Started on 10th.  It was kinda tiring the first day of fast and then I got used to it. Shaimah went to her in-laws house ie. also my Aunts house in Jeddah on 12th. After she left we felt kinda empty - empty type at home. I started reading 'You Can Win' by Shiv Khera for the second time to understand it even more better. When we read books again and again, we learn more and more from it or we understand something which we didn't understand properly the previous time we read.
Its really an amazing book, if you guys love inspiring books then go check it out.
What I learnt?

* How to maintain a positive personality.
* Winners don't do different things, they do things differently.
* How to build a positive attitude.
*The importance of interpersonal skills.

I believe I would be a positive one by the end of this vacation. :)
I was really happy to see by blog 'Fatness to Fitness' cross 6,000 views! :) It all because of you guys...Thanks you so much! ^-^

#13th, I was really worried about completing Qura'n at least once this Ramadan.
I was almost done with my wall decoration. I was inspired to decorate my room wall by my sister Shamsheeda. Her's was really beautiful... I will share the pics of my wall decor in my next post. :)
I was simply converting date of birth of my family members from Gregorian to Hijri Calendar and I realized, according to the Hijri Calendar I was already 17! :O

#15th July, I thought of calling my friend Sarah, since it was a week back that I called her. I was also wondering what Raniya was doing in India. :P
I love Cats/Kittens! And Mom told me, that there was one in my aunts house. I wanted to go their so badly...just to see the cat! :D
And we went there! on #18th... To pick Shaimah.
Gawwdd....the cat was sooo cute. Played with it. It even licked my finger..hehe...
And we went to Sharafiyah that day, which kinda irritated me cos it is always so crowded there and those men who have an annoying habit of staring at girls. >.<

#22nd, I had a pretty good day. I called Sarah...she can entertain people anytime! :D She's like a mood booster for me. :P

 #24th, At 5 a.m I thought of writing in my diary which I actually call a 'Writers Corner book' and Ouch! I got a paper cut, they are just so painful... :/

#25th, I and Shaimah, we made a page on Facebook, You can check it out here - 'Into the Gloss'
My both bro-in-laws (Anees Kaka & Muhammad Kaka) came home and we were all busy. :)
Sarah left for India.

#28th, I bought a new cute purple bag, named it 'Purple Bug.' I will post a pic of it along with my wall decor.
So that's how July was for me, what about you guys? Share your beautiful experiences in July in the comments below. :)