Mommymasala
Single Muslim mommy blogs and begins life anew. Mixing up all the flavors and textures of my life with giant cups of coffee. Speaking out about the reality of marriage, divorce, and motherhood in the Southeast Asian community.
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Mommymasala.com
http://Mommymasala.com/
American desi, passionate about New York City, honesty, laughter, coffee, and my baby girl. Writing my way through separation, divorce, and what comes after, especially among Southeast Asians and with plenty of motherhood and mania along the way. Wordy, nerdy Muslim mama.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 37 )
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Forward Motion
Three years ago in June I left San Juan, Puerto Rico 5-months pregnant, terrified that every single tug and pain was a signal that something was wrong with the... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Pic of the Day Project Moves to Instagram
If you’re a fan of my pic of the day project posts, you’re probably wondering where they’ve gone. Not to fret photo fans, pic of the day has not lived out it’s... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Of Fairy Tales and Furniture
a mostly true story… for Zahara whose name means beautiful flower and intelligence, and whose middle name is Noor, the purest lightThere once was a Pakistani... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Single People Don’t Hate Couples
So I was scrolling through my Twitter feed and saw this:Now, I was an English Literature and Creative Writing major and a high school English teacher once upon ... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Why I’m Not a Fixer-upper OR Single is My Lifestyle of Choice
DamagedYou know how when you go to someone’s home for the first time, you always see exactly what you LOVE (read, covet) about the place, and almost as an... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Sugar and Spice, That’s What I’m Made of
I’ve been doing a lot of baking lately and the results have been yummilicious, which is surprising because I always thought I wasn’t good at making desserts. Read more
Posted on 23 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Pic of the Day Project 5/7/12-5/20/12
When you feel good, you look good and everyone can see it. Looking over these images, though, I wonder how I managed to lose weight even with the indulgent... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Every Woman Matters
I’m a woman of action. Some people like to get outraged by everything, vowing to bring change. Or they claim to help and act like they’re caught up in a... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Mother’s Day 2012
Happy Mother’s day to everyone who is actively a mother to someone, to dads who are both and do it amazingly, to grandmas, and aunts, and friends, and... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Me, Myself, and I
Last night I had dinner plans with my best friend from college. In between bites of volcano shrimp, ahi tuna ceviche, and calamari (hello, seafood! Read more
Posted on 09 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Pic of the Day Project 4/1/12-5/6/12
I began this picture project in order to remind myself that even the hardest days are full of beautiful moments that inspire me, strengthen me, and fill me... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Glam Me Up, Scotty
It’s time to be transported to a place where moms are manicured, massaged, and made very very happy. And yes ladies, such a place DOES exist. Read more
Posted on 07 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Brown Like Me…and Ashton Kutcher
As many people are now aware, a recent ad campaign for popchips featuring Ashton Kutcher in a video for a fake online dating website has drawn a lot of... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Working Girls and Workshops
After leaving the job world with Doctor’s orders to rest during my pregnancy, I became a stay at home, work at home mom, researching and writing and editing... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
I Think I Can, I Think I Can
“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” - Arnold BennettYou’ve probably noticed major changes on my... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
From Scary Island to the Secret to Her Sexy Allure, Kelly Bensimon Gets Real
After surviving what she herself termed Scary Island on television’s The Real Housewives of New York City, she was dubbed Crazy Kelly and forced to endure... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
It’s Getting Hot in Here…
Ever notice how the most exciting moments are often the most nerve-wracking? Scared shnizzle-less does not make for a very appealing photo op, but here you... Read more
Posted on 23 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION