Random Thoughts of the Day

It’s my last semester of college, and I finally learned how to balance my life :P Too late! Better late than never…I guess. I should stay positive and always make room for changes and improvement. Unfortunately, I’ve kind of broken a part of my New Year’s Resolutions. Today, I reacted quite badly to an argument with my younger brother. From now on, I will just remove myself from situations that irk me. I also didn’t overreact or punch a hole in the wall when I got a rejection email from a national research conference. I submitted the abstract for my research paper last month, but I wasn’t confident sending in the draft because I only wrote it the day before it was due. I wish I had known about the deadline earlier, so I could have spent more time on research and writing. Although I feel disappointed, it is my fault for not working enough on it and checking the national deadline in advance. I am expecting another round of big news in about two weeks, so keep your fingers crossed…I’ll let you know what it is when I get the news ;)

I have been exercising regularly and pumping iron :P Oddly, I enjoy pumping iron more than cardio because I feel so strong and powerful…HAHAH..JK :P Weight loss is coming along. InshAllah, I hope it’s consist and long lasting. I primarily rely on food that I’ve cooked, which makes me feel good because I know what goes in the food and can control the amount of unhealthy ingredients. Today, I made vegetarian enchiladas stuffed with black beans, bell peppers, onions, Mexican squash, yogurt, and some cheese. I made the enchilada sauce myself with garlic, cumin, tomato sauce, oregano, and Serrano peppers. Not to sound pompous, but I thought they were delicious! Cooking is fun, and I am always experimenting in the kitchen. Feel free to post any recipes!

I don’t have a craving for meat anymore and can’t seem enjoy it anymore. I do enjoy tuna and salmon very much, so I don’t think I claim to be a vegetarian. I’ve considered becoming a vegetarian for health and ethical reasons and not because meat eating is wrong. Those who make the choice to stop eating it shouldn’t be ostracized and those who eat meat should also be treated with respect. I once told my mother I wanted to be vegetarian, so she went straight to the kitchen to make chapli kabab, a mouthwatering, Pakistani dish. I couldn’t resist and indulged in kabab eating. I used to blame my mom for failing at my vegetarianism, but it was really my fault. If I had wanted to become a vegetarian, I would have stuck with it. We’ll see how it goes…

Peace and Love :D