The Afternoon My Whole World Fell Apart; Future Plans and Portions of Blog Disappeared; Bouncebackability Found by Following the Truths of  Tawakkul; Messages Sent to MBS May Bring Solution to Gaza; A GIF With a Blinking Joke Sent; An Instagram Reel Announced Cruise Cancellation; An Immediate Response from a Muslim Sister; Our Photo from Medina

It was this afternoon, the afternoon of October 22, 2024. If anyone would have told me yesterday about the calamitous events of today I would have been unable to accept themi. – How could I…

How is Malaysia Treating You? Alexis: Censorship by Instagram Because of My WhatsApp Deletion: Learning More About Malaysia Leads to Greater Appreciation of Their Values; Comments and Photos of Malaysian Sisters; Post Cast Both Enlightening and Frightening; An Email of Pride Sent to Blog Master

That question: ‘How is Malaysia treating you?’  was asked by an Instagram follower. I had uncharacteristically sent a reel as a story to a group of people who were somehow labelled close friends. I had…

Around the World; Announcements, Announcements, Announcements; But First to the Lexis Suites Breakfast Buffet; The Early Bird Get the Worm; Cummins Company Malaysian Training; An Invaluable Lesson Learned; Overcoming Unsurpassable Odds; Peace Boat Here I Come; Photos of Shirts, Me and My Muslim “Instructor’, the Lobby and Skyview Terrace Lounge

October 19, 2024 As happens to me on several occasions, a song echoed in my mind. There are times when I cannot recall why the melody, accompanied by a few words.  This time it was…

The Day of Devastating Disappointments; Disillusioning Lies Were the Cause: Found Comfort in the Quran; Needing New Direction Made A Personal Agency Appearance: An Email Discussed Possible Outcome Inshallah: Fasting with a Friend Again; Photos of Two Unlikely Subject; Photo and Reel of Sunsets; Look at Another Youtube Reel

The day of devastating disappointments dawned four days ago. Three devastating disappoints, all involving lies, emanating from five or six people. Most were Muslims, which is worse. When a Muslim lies, does not honor the…

Getting a New Perspective and Perhaps a New Attitude; Arab News Sheds Needed Iran Insights, Speaking Also of Harris’ Chances for  Victory;  Siri Pointed the Way to WhatsApp’s Meta Acquisition Which I Find Frightening; Being in the Cat Bird’s Seat; With Time on My Hands More Blog Material Shall Be Yours; Photos of Ikebana Flower Arrangements

I do admit that I have no idea what is going on in the world. Well I do know what is going on in the USA – nothing different than has been going on for…

It is Embarrassing to be Inspired by Instagram: Examples of Instagram Inspiration; The Zumba Class Adventures and Misadventures: Discovering the Benefits of Zumba: It Was the Best of Times, The Worst of Times; Photograph and Reel of Zumba Class, Reel Seeking Retrieval of Lost Sunglasses

It is almost embarrassing to admit, the Alexis who receives inspiration from the Quran, has instead gone to strive at a diverse end, The other morning I was  inspired by reels on Instagram. Yes, Instagram….

Everything is Coming Up Roses; A Celecom Phone Plan is Mine Coming with a Surprising Benefit; Disarray and Riffraff Defined; Alls Well That Ends Well; A Initial Crowded Breakfast Buffet Followed by the Relief of Malaysian Families; MyInstagram Response Brings 172 Likes;Photo of New Malaysian Friend; My Statement of the Day; and Misleading Advertisement

I am suddenly reminded of words of a song, a happy jubilant song full of hope and optimism Hope and optimism being two of my very favorite emotions and two favorite words. I was thinking…

The Morning After the Fast Before: A Call to Prayer Brings to Mind the Original Call to Prayer from Medina; Conversations Shared During the Day of the Fast; Healthy Food Not Eaten; Ships That Pass in the Night Not Applicable: Nurturing Malaysian Men Bring Comfort: Possible New Routine Established: Photographs of New Attire, Breakfast Throne; Skinny Chickens; Reel of Bali Fish Market; Link to the Essence of Being a Muslim

This was, as usual, an unusual morning. I was awakened prior to the alarm for Fajr prayer, allowing for some leisure. Prayed from the patio, as I my knees prevent prostration I pray on a…