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What I Learned During Jonah’s Fast

February 17th, 2020

Disclaimer: This blog post is not detailed, assuming the readers already know about the content of the Bible. To know more about the Bible and the Book of Jonah in particular, please visit the following link: https://www.stmarystmark.ca/books-articles/articles/174-jonah-s-fasting-fast-of-nineveh

Last week, from February 10 to February 12, I fasted three days for Jonah’s fast. Orthodox Christians do this in order to commemorate the three days Prophet Jonah spent inside the fish and Nineveh’s repentance. This year, I actually cared about fasting and reading the book of Jonah, not because I didn’t know the story, but because I never related to it, nor understood in what context I could apply the lessons learned in my life.

After reading the four chapters of the book of Jonah and researching the meaning behind them, the prophet’s story hit me close to home, especially the last chapter. The chapters might seem short, but you have to read them in between the lines to grasp the main message. Here are the things I learned.

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A Walk to MR-63 (Zero-Waste) // Promenade au MR-63 (Sans déchets).

August 26th, 2019

What is MR-63? Read it here.

Qu’est-ce que le projet MR-63? Voir ici.

Where is it? 259 Young Street, Montreal, Quebec

Où? 259 Rue Young, Montréal, Quebec

Why should you go? It’s a zero-waste outdoors coffee shop in the heart of Griffintown and it looks super cute and the coffee tastes super good. My mom loved her almond-milk cappuccino and when my mom loves something, you know it’s GOOD.

Pourquoi y aller? C’est un café en plein air (à zéro déchet) situé au cœur de Griffintown et il a l’air super mignon et le goût du café est frais et de qualité. Ma mère a adoré son cappuccino au lait d’amande et quand ma mère aime quelque chose, vous savez que c’est BON!

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Five Days in Miami and One in The Bahamas

July 23rd, 2019

Last week, I went to the States with my lovely parents. I’ll share all the things we did and where we stayed without writing a novel. Let’s start!

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A Week At St. Mary and St. Moses’s Abbey in Texas

June 27th, 2019

To the ones that made me feel like home for five days straight, that made me promise to never change who I am, that loved my sense of humour, that have golden and open hearts, that warmly welcomed us, that cook super well, that encouraged me to serve, that are bold in their faith, that were our second or third mothers to us, that have a height I look up to, that can sing, draw, and be talented like no one else, that are soft in their manners like doves, that are funnier than America’s best comedians, that share a passion for books, that are little innocent geniuses, that have the best semi-broken Arabic, that know how to read Arabic and Coptic (props to youuuuu), that are wannabe Montrealers, and that are amazing travelling companions… this article is for you.

Last week, I embarked on a short spiritual trip. I had no idea, not even the slightest clue on what to expect. No one told me what we were going to do, nor what to expect from a week at a monastery. I didn’t even know who from church was going to the trip. And you know what? Not knowing anything led to the best surprise ever.

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Holi and Holy

March 3rd, 2018

Today in India is Holi, which is also called the “festival of colours.” It marks the end of winter, the beginning of spring, as well as overcoming evil, and celebrating what’s good. It’s like a “forgive and forget” and “move on and live, laugh, love” kind of day. As someone who wants to write a blog post every day of the month of March, I can’t help but think this topic is the best way to start this month.

I have lately felt the urge to wear, add, and eat more colours in my life. This year, I’m being much more healthier than I was last year, and my meals now consist of colourful vegetables that are a contrast to the meatless burger I cook, and that is such a refreshing things for not only my body, but also for me. Moreover, my room has always been “neutral.” In other words, it’s not colourful, but the nude-coloured walls and furniture are covered with Polaroids, postcards, papers, books, notebooks, etc. I therefore eat and have added more colours in my life. (more…)
Christina Aguilera “Change” Single Review

June 24th, 2016

It’s surprising that not many have heard it. I mean, Christina Aguilera is one the most amazing and influenceable vocalist of our generation. How come no one is freaking out? Maybe not everybody’s a fan, but hey, like I said, it’s Christina. We’ve been waiting for her ever since her hit “Your Body” and her collaboration with A Great Big World on “Say Something.” Now, the wait is over. Here she is with a new single, “Change.”

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HoneyFace, Hers Truly Officially Released

May 22nd, 2016

Purchase my new poetry book, HoneyFace, Hers Truly now! It’s finally out! 😀 Thank you to all of you who supported and encouraged me and appreciate my work. This is a dream come true, it means the world to me ❤ God bless!

Click here for paperback version and here for ebook version of the book!

Thanks again!

– MML