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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...
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All the world's a stage


Before we get on with the main post I would address few queries regarding first chapter of the story which I published yesterday.

Dear reader, if you would notice when Akev narrated the story he began by saying that Sheherzad was known for her beauty. You see it was quite common in earlier times that Queens became famous for their beauty or wisdom or both, and their fame was not limited to their country but it extended throughout the world, without any media. In fact in those days many wars were fought just to marry a beautiful queen.

Cleopatra was and still famous for her beauty, Queen of Sheeba (Queen Bilqis) became renowned in her times for wisdom & Mughal Empress Nur Jehan was recognized for her ability to rule. Then there was Lakshmi Bai, the Rani of Jhansi who was famous for her courage and rebel against the British Raj. History is full of such examples. 

Likewise our Arhan was also aware of the beauty of Sheherzad as was everybody in the Kingdom of Prussia and beyond. Secondly, this is a short story so you wouldn’t be able to find long chapters. I would publish them weekly.

This morning I switched on the radio and there was an interview of a director who produced theater plays. The director quite aptly said that as films go down, theater also declines. Theater is one of my favorite forms of entertainment and I feel sad because this form of art is not flourishing as it should have been.

I was first introduced to theater when I was 6 or 7 years old, my father took me to watch a comedy play that starred veteran TV and film actors. Throughout the play we laughed and I still remember a line from the song in the play.

Then after a gap of million years I watched second comedy play of my life that was directed by late Yasmin Ismail and Marina Khan acted in it. And my goodness it was hilarious, at that time I thought may be one day once in my life I would also act in a first-class theater play. 

I have seen many plays and most of them are comedies and I absolutely believe that theater is a great entertainment. To see live performances and the immediate audience response is simply amazing. Famous actors and celebrities should also become a part of theater plays for pulling general public. 

Thankfully corporates’ are paying attention, now they have sponsors but it still needs our collective encouragement.

Good Evening my friends…

Sonya  (Day 351)

*Title Courtesy: Monologue from William Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'.

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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...
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