Long time no hear!

Salaams and hello all,

I haven't written my blog since September 2013. I am trying to think why - and I know. I wasn't 'well' at that point. Then I finally managed to get a decent job in February 2014 and well - life.

So here we are. My friend who also has returned to blogging finally went back to it and it got me thinking. What happened to this blog? I have had a little read over my last posts and I enjoyed writing them. Consistency is key. This I know because I have taken up fiction writing and have actually finished one story, 17 chapters! Yes I am proud!

I do know I faltered a bit because female muslim bloggers tend to fall into two categories:

• Young MUA/Fashionista types who look gorgeous and have lots of fun
• Women my age who have children/homeschool, craft or are super religious

I am neither!  I am currently 34 (boohoo!) and fashion has never been my thing. I like to co-ordinate and look presentable but really comfort takes priority.  Makeup is actually something I am starting to get into. I have developed rosacea and it's made me really have to research cosmetics more than I ever used to,  For years BB cream, eyeliner and mascara did it. I am branching out into concealers, primers, different foundations and learning about brushes. So yes - I will share a bit about that.

I don't have children. It may happen one day, but yeah for now I am in the limbo world of still having lie ins and not knowing about sleepless nights. Nor do I worry about homeschooling versus regular school. If you're interested I personally lean towards homeschooling. But its not something I particularly give much though to!

So because I don't fall into said categories I do wonder would my blog appeal to anyone? Maybe - maybe not. But hey ho, like my writing the joy is in the creating and if someone enjoys my work then that's an amazing bonus!

I am not super religious either - however I think the non-muslims in my life may disagree with that!  I practise, I pray, I fast etc etc etc. But I am not spiritual and have my own struggles like everyone else. I tend to keep these things to myself as people do get judgey.  I know I need to read Quran more, I cannot read Arabic etc etc.  Ah well. 

Anyways- so I am back and inshallah hope to post more