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My Two Cents

Allhumdolillah! I am at a much better place since my last post with series of lab tests, utlrasounds, a mammogram and some other really scary tests, and a gut wrenching anxiety of results. I am doing well thankfully everything was clear except low iron levels with vitamin d3 deficiency. These deficiencies are now on their way to recovery. It is worth noting that I have been struggling with intense brain and physical fatigue since 2019 but not a single doctor was able to identify my problem. Once somebody is diagnosed with depression or anxiety then every health issue they complain about is looked from the psychological lenses. Nobody asked me to check iron, vitamin b12 or vitamin d3 deficiencies even my mum who is a dermatologist always assured me that I am fine and this weakness is just a phase.   It was a phase alright, it engulfed almost 8 years of my life pushed back my career and research ambitions.  This is not the case alone with me but there are many people who silentl...

Day 31

Bright and sunny, always help to get a good start for any day. Sun invoke and elevates something inside our system giving us absolute joy and freshness; it’s a very subtle feeling and could only be experienced if we take a minute, take a breath and absorb the light. I was having a tête-à-tête with myself and with the sole intention to challenge myself I asked me, what would be your ultimate dream or wish Sonya ? Honestly I’m not very much of a spendthrift but it was a challenge so I decided that I should give it ago. I have 2 rather 1 ultimate dreams/wishes. Primary and the most significant wish is to have peace, love and joy for myself, my family and friends and for everyone around me. Seeing people happy and healthy just makes my joy multiplied by tenfold. And now the secondary wish is to have at least 8-10 bedroom house in Switzerland it can be in Geneva, Bern or Zurich for my family vacations. Having said it aloud, my mom got a bit concerned for my mental health but tried her...

Day 30

Before beginning I would like to thank everyone from the depth of my heart who takes out time to read my blog, who email me, and who encourage me. It’s extremely fulfilling to know that I am able to contribute in some way. Once again Thank You!!! Mondays are usually devoid of enthusiasm but the pace of activity we have to keep up with compels us to get in the stream of life as quickly as possible. For me the best start is with good breakfast which always consist of roti (wheat pancakes) and a curry of any kind and a cup of cold coffee. I must admit that it sounds bizarre to have cold coffee even in winters but this is what is. Delicious as this breakfast is, also creates trouble for me during my out of country visits. The very first time I travelled with my dad to USA was a travelling nightmare, food wise. Although Pakistani food was served during our flights but the breakfast was the real deal breaker. I just cannot stand bread, butter and cereals I needed a complete meal, so for 2 ...