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saouda cécile's avatar

Walks! I love slow solo strolls in the summer, with ice cream or drinks. I like watching people having fun and just being happy. Also, i definitely have to buy a new skateboard this year because its been a while since i havent skated…

I loved the way you arrived at this reflection just by contemplating a little your environment and its changes. This reminder is very humbling !

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Leena S.'s avatar

I love walks too!! Omgg I didn’t know you were skater girl!! That’s soo cool! I tried my brother’s when I was younger, it’s so much harder than it looks.

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed this reflection! Ya reflecting on nature really does humble me, I feel so awestruck by it’s complexity and thoughtfulness.

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𝓐fra 𝓜asud's avatar

You know why I'm scared of mosquitoes now

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Leena S.'s avatar

Ahahahah don’t be, they’re just annoying!

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Rafia Khader's avatar

Wow... that was powerful. Maybe mosquitoes are mankind's Achilles heel. I guess I will try to dislike them a little less... if only as a reminder of how ultimately God is in control of all.

Girl, I've been wearing hijab for over 15 years and the mosquitoes still manage a way to get through my clothes!

My favorite summer activity is eating ice cream! And looking at gardens. Insha'Allah pray for me and my attempts to learn how to garden.

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Leena S.'s avatar

Hahaha I guess they just love you!!

Gardens are beautiful but gardening is definitely hard. I believe in you though, there’s nothing you can’t conquer!!

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halima <3's avatar

why did i only think mosquitoes just live on people’s blood?? this was super interesting to read Leena! also my favourite thing to do in the summer is go out on walks or go and sit in the sun with a nice cool drink 😏

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Leena S.'s avatar

That sounds lovely!! I like to sit in the sun too, especially for breakfast or lunch!

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Syed Osman Ali's avatar

Every creature created has a purpose be it a massive gorillla or a tiny mosquito. Allah has given everything it's own purpose. That being said.. i HATE MOSQUITOS

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Leena S.'s avatar

Facts, we don't have to like them 😔

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Rahma B 🐝's avatar

From your essay I learned that they take our blood for reproduction, not sustenance. That's new 😆 I miss going to the beach for family picnics and the BBQs 🥹Been about 3 years since I've last touched sea 🌊🌊🌊

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