I had made plans to have lunch with my Aunty Ji (mother-in-law) on a Wednesday afternoon. She mentioned that there is a KFC nearby, which is run by deaf people. My jaw hit the floor. HOW INCREDIBLE IS THAT!! So, […]
I love Pakistani art and crafts. There is always an abundance of colours and patterns in our wares – be in fashion, accessories, wall hangings, framed mirrors or ceramic bowls. So when Fattu suggested that she has a place to […]
My neighbours had various pots of plants on their patio. Growing up, I remember sneaking in sometimes to “borrow” a handful of mogre (jasmine). It helped that we were generational friends (our dads were friends, our elder siblings were friends, […]
My first week in Karachi was close to the end and I had spent majority of time at home, with my parents, eating at every opportunity I got. I slept late, woke up late, and had been living the thug […]
There aren’t many from my family in Pakistan anymore. In fact, no one from my paternal side, and only a handful from maternal. N only has an aunt and uncle as well. This means that when we visit home, we […]
My mother-in-law is well aware of my roadside-french-fries addiction, and unlike most people, she allows me to indulge. In fact, she would often get me a box on her way home. And even now, she buys me a box whenever […]
I collected my luggage, and started walking towards the exit. My excitement was at the forefront again, and I was eagerly waiting to see my parents. It had been too darn long. I wasn’t expecting them to be there already, […]