Ramadan Dia Uno: Hair and goals
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akilanajmahAs you may know, this is my hair:
It is fervently anti-hijab, as in, if I cover it, it looks misshapen and like my head is a mess of fluffy soft head tumors.
But for Ramadan, I plan to up my game to cover my hair daily (I usually dress modestly, just my hair is out-- but I think covering my hair will help me remember my other goals for the month better) which means an elaborate protective style. For those not familiar with afro-textured hair and its care-- a protective style is one where the hair is tucked away for a period of time in order to protect it from manipulation, dryness and breakage.
So yesterday I washed and twisted my hair into finger sized twists and it is in an updo today. It is still taking a great deal of effort to contain ye olde pelo-- I have a barrette, 5 bobby pins, a headband and a ponytail holder. Still. I think twists look really elegant in an updo.
I've been thinking about my goals for the month. Fasting is up there, yes, but so is making use of my time well. Not eating (or running my usual 5-6 miles per day (had to cut that out because of the lack of water consumption) leaves me with lots of time. I need to do some things around here to get myself into a place I want to be domestically. But what about other goals?
I have crippling shyness so I've made it a goal to really try to engage with the community better. I'll he heading out to iftar a few times (sadly, my work schedule won't allow me to do iftar/isha daily, I need to be able to roll straight out of bed to do isha and then straight back in) and there is a new Muslim Foodies group starting up that I'm excited about too.
I'm going to fast from swearing, gossiping and talking mess about others. This is going to be the hardest thing, controlling my tongue. I'm quick to mutter something bad about others but I really want to be the sort of person who has a kind and encouraging word for everyone. Ay. Si! Puedo hacerlo! InshAllah!
I'm making a list of du'aa to make-- really focusing on prayers for the oppressed.
And, if you too haven't been informed, iftar is not an eating contest (you could've fooled me). Everyone is talking about making iftars and, presumably, Eid healthier-- fruits and veggies instead of samosas and cake. Boooooooo. But I'm on board too-- frutis and yogurt + whole grain toast for suhur, my date some nice salmon and veggies for the iftars at home for the immediate future, inshAllah.
Still. I'm totally eating this whole pie by myself on Eid:
It's a shortbread crust and a rich lemon, coconut and almond-infused cheesecake batter, topped with lemon curd and toasted coconut. Oh yes, pie, you will be mine.
I'll update this post later today with my goal of not wearing a black hijab later, inshAllah.
Scarf-- thrifted
Pin-- Al Andalus
Underscarf-- hijab411
Sweater (you can't see, it's aqua, trust me) Old Navy
Jeans, Avacado green camisole-- LB
It's all so bright!
It is fervently anti-hijab, as in, if I cover it, it looks misshapen and like my head is a mess of fluffy soft head tumors.
But for Ramadan, I plan to up my game to cover my hair daily (I usually dress modestly, just my hair is out-- but I think covering my hair will help me remember my other goals for the month better) which means an elaborate protective style. For those not familiar with afro-textured hair and its care-- a protective style is one where the hair is tucked away for a period of time in order to protect it from manipulation, dryness and breakage.
So yesterday I washed and twisted my hair into finger sized twists and it is in an updo today. It is still taking a great deal of effort to contain ye olde pelo-- I have a barrette, 5 bobby pins, a headband and a ponytail holder. Still. I think twists look really elegant in an updo.
I've been thinking about my goals for the month. Fasting is up there, yes, but so is making use of my time well. Not eating (or running my usual 5-6 miles per day (had to cut that out because of the lack of water consumption) leaves me with lots of time. I need to do some things around here to get myself into a place I want to be domestically. But what about other goals?
I have crippling shyness so I've made it a goal to really try to engage with the community better. I'll he heading out to iftar a few times (sadly, my work schedule won't allow me to do iftar/isha daily, I need to be able to roll straight out of bed to do isha and then straight back in) and there is a new Muslim Foodies group starting up that I'm excited about too.
I'm going to fast from swearing, gossiping and talking mess about others. This is going to be the hardest thing, controlling my tongue. I'm quick to mutter something bad about others but I really want to be the sort of person who has a kind and encouraging word for everyone. Ay. Si! Puedo hacerlo! InshAllah!
I'm making a list of du'aa to make-- really focusing on prayers for the oppressed.
And, if you too haven't been informed, iftar is not an eating contest (you could've fooled me). Everyone is talking about making iftars and, presumably, Eid healthier-- fruits and veggies instead of samosas and cake. Boooooooo. But I'm on board too-- frutis and yogurt + whole grain toast for suhur, my date some nice salmon and veggies for the iftars at home for the immediate future, inshAllah.
Still. I'm totally eating this whole pie by myself on Eid:
It's a shortbread crust and a rich lemon, coconut and almond-infused cheesecake batter, topped with lemon curd and toasted coconut. Oh yes, pie, you will be mine.
I'll update this post later today with my goal of not wearing a black hijab later, inshAllah.
Scarf-- thrifted
Pin-- Al Andalus
Underscarf-- hijab411
Sweater (you can't see, it's aqua, trust me) Old Navy
Jeans, Avacado green camisole-- LB
It's all so bright!
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