In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Erin! How's my All-American Sweetheart doing? You're so beautiful, Erin. And beautiful to me. I still have a headache from yesterday. I believe I know where the illness came from, but I don't want to discuss it here in this public place. I'm writing this letter later than usual, because I got distracted right after the Asr prayer by Donny Hathaway and by my snack mix. As you know, I just acquired one of my favorite snack mixes, which is roasted peanuts with crunchy anchovies. I had to fry up the anchovies myself and mix it in with the peanuts, and I got the anchovies right the first time, and the peanuts were straight out of the vacuum pack. But there were too many peanuts and not enough anchovies, so I fried up more anchovies until I thought they were crunchy enough. But I was wrong! They're still chewy! But I already mixed them in! Arrrgghhh! The overall texture was driving me bonkers, so I roasted them all up, nuts and all, over and over again. I think I finally got the blend right, after 3 hours of re-roasting and stirring. I'm not a perfectionist! I just wanted my snack mix right! But the re-roasting soaked the nuts in anchovy oil, and they taste much better. But slightly overcooked, so they taste slightly like coffee beans. Arrrgghhh! I'm not a perfectionist! I just wanted my snack mix right!
At the same time, I got caught up listening to "Extension of a Man" by Donny Hathaway. As far as I understand, this album wasn't a best seller, but I like it. It's like classical music mixed with R&B/soul, with flashes of a western movie soundtrack. Actually, it's more like soul trance. It's not just because I've been listening to it over and over again. It's because Bobby has been outside howling along with the music. In time and in key, of course. Yeah, I've been listening to it over and over again. But I like the music.
You're probably being surrounded by all sorts of people telling you all sorts of garbage, trying to influence you, now that you're super busy and Boss Model. Always trust your heart Sweetheart, because you have a good heart. Remember to give your heart plenty of rest, and don't forget to pray. OK? I love you and I need you.
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Letter to Erin 20151126
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Erin Sweetheart. How are you feeling, my love. You are my beautiful beloved, and I love you with all my heart. I am feeling somewhat off today. It's because of shuffling sleeping hours. I spent the early morning today with my Mom who is in hospital, and I still haven't caught up on sleep yet, but I remained physically active today. I cleaned my parents' house, I spent some time with my baby mangoes, and there was much kelisa (you know the legume that grows on my fence) to harvest. Almost a kilo, which is alarge bagful. I think I'll make soup with it tomorrow afternoon. It may seem that I sleep too much, but I estimate it to be about 7 hours a day . From about 12:30 am to 5 or 6 am, then 7 am to 8:30 or 9 am. Then I try to take a nap before voice training, because I could easily put myself into a coma with my own voice. I have fainted more than a couple of times during voice training, but not if I take a short nap before I start singing. I ate out all day today. People were buying, and I couldn't say no, especially when there's no time to cook. Eh! My heart doesn't feel good. I'm going to have to take it easy tonight. I want you to take it easy on your heart. Just because you're young, don't think you can push yourself and your heart too far. Get plenty of sleep, and eat properly. I need you. You're my girl.
Hi Erin Sweetheart. How are you feeling, my love. You are my beautiful beloved, and I love you with all my heart. I am feeling somewhat off today. It's because of shuffling sleeping hours. I spent the early morning today with my Mom who is in hospital, and I still haven't caught up on sleep yet, but I remained physically active today. I cleaned my parents' house, I spent some time with my baby mangoes, and there was much kelisa (you know the legume that grows on my fence) to harvest. Almost a kilo, which is alarge bagful. I think I'll make soup with it tomorrow afternoon. It may seem that I sleep too much, but I estimate it to be about 7 hours a day . From about 12:30 am to 5 or 6 am, then 7 am to 8:30 or 9 am. Then I try to take a nap before voice training, because I could easily put myself into a coma with my own voice. I have fainted more than a couple of times during voice training, but not if I take a short nap before I start singing. I ate out all day today. People were buying, and I couldn't say no, especially when there's no time to cook. Eh! My heart doesn't feel good. I'm going to have to take it easy tonight. I want you to take it easy on your heart. Just because you're young, don't think you can push yourself and your heart too far. Get plenty of sleep, and eat properly. I need you. You're my girl.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Letter to Erin 20151125
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hey there, Dreamer Girl! What do you dream of, my darling? Beautiful clothes and basketballs? I dream of guitars, drums and amplifiers. Dream on, huh?!
My Mom is still in hospital, so I spend my evenings there. So no yard work or cooking dinner at this time. Mom sure has a lot of energy for someone who just through surgery and is bedridden. So I took out for dinner. Just some fried noodles, but a lot of it. Want some?
We both know that our dreams are more complex than that. Just remember to stay optimistic, and pray. OK? You are my beautiful girl. I love you, and I need you.
Hey there, Dreamer Girl! What do you dream of, my darling? Beautiful clothes and basketballs? I dream of guitars, drums and amplifiers. Dream on, huh?!
My Mom is still in hospital, so I spend my evenings there. So no yard work or cooking dinner at this time. Mom sure has a lot of energy for someone who just through surgery and is bedridden. So I took out for dinner. Just some fried noodles, but a lot of it. Want some?
We both know that our dreams are more complex than that. Just remember to stay optimistic, and pray. OK? You are my beautiful girl. I love you, and I need you.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Letter to Erin 20151124
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello there, lovely Erin. Dahling! How are you feeling today? Busy, I suppose. Well, please make sure you are giving your heart a break. Some quiet time, and not just work work work all the time. And during your time, please think of me, and know that I love you and I need you. I want to marry you. OK?
My Mom was in surgery today, so I had an early start at 5:30 am. I arrived at the hospital just in time to see them wake my Mom up, and take her to surgery. So I just stayed outside the operating theater, and fell asleep on a bench. I brought some chili for breakfast or whatever, and waited until I got news that the surgery was a success. Alhamdulillah. So I got home in time for lunch, which was an egg and cheese burrito, and a 10 minute nap. My Dad sent me on a quest for rose and lychee syrup, so that's what I did after dropping off a bottle of water to my Mom. Dinner was beef and potatoes again, just because I hadn't given much thought to what I would eat. Sorry it's so boring, but you're welcome to share my food. I am tired, though. Maybe I'll take a nap before going to sleep, but I have to make a batch of dough.
Hello there, lovely Erin. Dahling! How are you feeling today? Busy, I suppose. Well, please make sure you are giving your heart a break. Some quiet time, and not just work work work all the time. And during your time, please think of me, and know that I love you and I need you. I want to marry you. OK?
My Mom was in surgery today, so I had an early start at 5:30 am. I arrived at the hospital just in time to see them wake my Mom up, and take her to surgery. So I just stayed outside the operating theater, and fell asleep on a bench. I brought some chili for breakfast or whatever, and waited until I got news that the surgery was a success. Alhamdulillah. So I got home in time for lunch, which was an egg and cheese burrito, and a 10 minute nap. My Dad sent me on a quest for rose and lychee syrup, so that's what I did after dropping off a bottle of water to my Mom. Dinner was beef and potatoes again, just because I hadn't given much thought to what I would eat. Sorry it's so boring, but you're welcome to share my food. I am tired, though. Maybe I'll take a nap before going to sleep, but I have to make a batch of dough.
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Letter to Erin 20151123
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Erin. How are you feeling, Sweetheart? Please don't be blue, because I love you. I long for you and the time when are married. I need you, my precious heart. So please cheer up, pray and be optimistic, OK? Just now, I was all dressed up and showered and everything, the doors were locked, and my motorcycle was running, and I was about to visit my Mom at the hospital. She's having knee surgery. Again. Then the sky turned black, the clouds flew by faster than jets, and it began to rain. We are all subject to God's Plan. So please remember that, OK? Things happen in their own time. You ought to know, you've said that yourself.
So I started my dinner instead. It's beef and potatoes and kelisa (you know, the legume that grows on my fence) with salt and pepper, to be eaten with a side of ketchup. It's actually very good, you should try some. I made a very big helping, which includes your portion of course, but I am hungry and I do have a big appetite. Hungry for you!
Hi Erin. How are you feeling, Sweetheart? Please don't be blue, because I love you. I long for you and the time when are married. I need you, my precious heart. So please cheer up, pray and be optimistic, OK? Just now, I was all dressed up and showered and everything, the doors were locked, and my motorcycle was running, and I was about to visit my Mom at the hospital. She's having knee surgery. Again. Then the sky turned black, the clouds flew by faster than jets, and it began to rain. We are all subject to God's Plan. So please remember that, OK? Things happen in their own time. You ought to know, you've said that yourself.
So I started my dinner instead. It's beef and potatoes and kelisa (you know, the legume that grows on my fence) with salt and pepper, to be eaten with a side of ketchup. It's actually very good, you should try some. I made a very big helping, which includes your portion of course, but I am hungry and I do have a big appetite. Hungry for you!
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Letter to Erin 20151122
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello there, Erin my darling. How are you feeling today? You're not too cold, are you? It was very hot here this morning. I have to be careful not to get sunburned. There was a lot of kelisa (you know, the legume growing on my fence) to harvest, so I had to bake under the sun for bit with a hook on a long stick. Have you been busy, my love? You might as well make as much money as you can while you're hot, and you are hot my love. You are the most beautiful girl in the world. You are MY girl. I love you and I need you. Anyway, there's nothing much cooking on the stove today. I have lots of chili left over. My Mom is back in hospital for knee surgery. The other knee. When I was there just now, she gave me her lunch so that took care of my dinner. I had been snacking on sunflower seeds lately, so I had a craving for peanuts with crispy anchovies. Yeah. So I bought some of that while I was downtown. I had to fry up the anchovies myself when I got home, but it's a great snack. You must try it sometime. Plus I kept the leftover anchovy oil. Great for soup. So right now, I'm snacking on nuts and crunchy anchovies, and watching how electric clothes dryers are made. Aaaargh! An electric clothes dryer is 6000 watts! That's the heat of 5 hot irons!
Hello there, Erin my darling. How are you feeling today? You're not too cold, are you? It was very hot here this morning. I have to be careful not to get sunburned. There was a lot of kelisa (you know, the legume growing on my fence) to harvest, so I had to bake under the sun for bit with a hook on a long stick. Have you been busy, my love? You might as well make as much money as you can while you're hot, and you are hot my love. You are the most beautiful girl in the world. You are MY girl. I love you and I need you. Anyway, there's nothing much cooking on the stove today. I have lots of chili left over. My Mom is back in hospital for knee surgery. The other knee. When I was there just now, she gave me her lunch so that took care of my dinner. I had been snacking on sunflower seeds lately, so I had a craving for peanuts with crispy anchovies. Yeah. So I bought some of that while I was downtown. I had to fry up the anchovies myself when I got home, but it's a great snack. You must try it sometime. Plus I kept the leftover anchovy oil. Great for soup. So right now, I'm snacking on nuts and crunchy anchovies, and watching how electric clothes dryers are made. Aaaargh! An electric clothes dryer is 6000 watts! That's the heat of 5 hot irons!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Letter to Erin 20151121
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Erin! How are you, my darling? Are you keeping warm? You are my Queen, and I love you. Please take sweet loving care of yourself, because I need you. Today is Friday (when I write this letter, that is.) So I had to attend the Friday prayer. The local mosque is still remodeling, so I had to drive to the mosque 3 miles away. Right now, I'm feeling a bit sore. The weather today was finally somewhat pleasant, neither hot nor cold. So I finally got around to cutting the grass in the evening. I covered a lot of ground today: my parents' yard, my yard and your yard inshaAllah. Then my Dad did a lot of pruning in his yard, so I had to clean that up. I don't know why I managed all that work, but it sure got my blood pumping. What are those hormones that the body generates when we work out? Endorphin? Are they supposed to make you feel good? I don't know about that. Whenever I get physical like I did today, I feel aggressive. Not anger, but not pleasure. Aggressive. But I got a lot of work done, and the yard looks great.
Hi Erin! How are you, my darling? Are you keeping warm? You are my Queen, and I love you. Please take sweet loving care of yourself, because I need you. Today is Friday (when I write this letter, that is.) So I had to attend the Friday prayer. The local mosque is still remodeling, so I had to drive to the mosque 3 miles away. Right now, I'm feeling a bit sore. The weather today was finally somewhat pleasant, neither hot nor cold. So I finally got around to cutting the grass in the evening. I covered a lot of ground today: my parents' yard, my yard and your yard inshaAllah. Then my Dad did a lot of pruning in his yard, so I had to clean that up. I don't know why I managed all that work, but it sure got my blood pumping. What are those hormones that the body generates when we work out? Endorphin? Are they supposed to make you feel good? I don't know about that. Whenever I get physical like I did today, I feel aggressive. Not anger, but not pleasure. Aggressive. But I got a lot of work done, and the yard looks great.
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