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Lessons Learnt at an Emergency Room

December 21, 2017

I’ve been to the emergency room thrice in the last couple of months and these instances have taught me some valuable lessons… … More Lessons Learnt at an Emergency Room

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New Year Giveaway 💥 .......🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁........... .....📣 Giveaway ALERT📣 Thank you for all your love and support, InstaFam! We've brought a Grand New Year Giveaway for you as a token of appreciation! In order to win this amazing giveaway, you need to participate and simply follow the rules 💫 . . Follow : 1. @lilac.prose 2. @peppery_n_sugary 3. @aaisha_meetstheworld 4. @ataleofeverything 5. @diaryofherworld 6. @ummehabibachhipa 7. @caravanofmylife 8. @_.structures._ . ♣RULES: ➡ Tag five friends who aren't following already, make sure they follow me and all the accounts mentioned above. (No bloggers/fake profiles or celebrities pages.) ➡ Do not follow to unfollow. (unfollowing might lead you to be banned for the next giveaway.) ➡ Multiple Entries are allowed (with different names each time). ➡ No DMs (to make you win or else you will be disqualified.) ➡ Like & comment on my last 5 posts. ➡ Make sure to follow all the rules. . . ⭕ BONUS ENTRY: ✔ Repost this on your feed/InstaStory and tag me or send me PM. ✔ The last date to enter the giveaway is 31st Dec 2019. ✔ The winner will be announced on 1st January 2020! . The give away includes 🛍 Includes: 1. Black Pear Soothing Mask 2. Fine Liner 3. Deko Tape 4. Avocado Repairing, Hydrating Sheet Mask 5. A mini bag from #Accessorize 6. Weekly To-do Planner from #Accessorize 7. Pocket Perfume from #Miniso 8. Cream Box Set – Cute Containers from #Miniso 9. Makeup Removal Towels from Miniso 10. Cleansing Wipes from #Miniso 11. Facial Sponges from #Miniso 12. Lavender Hydrating Face Mist from #Khaadi 13. Brightening Mulberry and Bearberry Face Mask from #Khaadi 14. Apple Moisturising Lip Balms (2) from #Khaadi 15. Hair Wrap from #Claires 16. A Notebook 17. Earrings from #Claires 18. Pencils . . . 💙 Nationwide Giveaway! 😊 . . . 💟Start tagging💟 💫All the best

I came across this wonderful e-commerce initiative called Hunarmund and had to share it on my blog. . Hunarmund is an e-commerce marketplace where home-based entrepreneurs, artisans and other such aspiring people can register as sellers, start promoting and selling their products to the local and international market. . Click the link in my bio to find out more about their amazing work, how far they’ve come along and their show in collaboration with The Crafters Guild taking place today, 1st December 2019 at Royal Rodale, Karachi.✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Handicrafts #Crafts #Crafters #Artisans #PakistaniHandicrafts #Hunarmund #CraftersGuild #CraftersExpo #TheCraftersGuild #MadeinPakistan #PakistaniBlogger #KarachiBlogger #Karachigram #KarachiEvents #ArtsandCrafts #BlockPrints #Handmade #HandmadeinPakistan #RoyalRodale #Karachi #Pakistan #Pakistani #BlockPrint #karachiites #SupportLocalTalent #CraftsFair #CraftExhibition #TheCraftersExpo @guildofcraft @hunarmund @whimsical.firefly

The easiest way to have more fruits and veggies is by adding them to smoothies. My go to smoothie is banana smoothie which I love to have as a pre or post workout drink. 💪🏻 . To make it I use Dayfresh Lactose Free Milk, bananas and cinnamon powder as it's a super food and so good for health. I sometimes add dates as well or/and chia seeds depending on whether I have them on hand but this is the basic recipe. It's sugar free and tastes so good and super duper quick to make!🍌 . Do you like smoothies? Share your favourite smoothie combo/recipe in the comments below, I'd love to try it! ^_^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #SmoothieRecipe #SmoothieRecipes #BananaSmoothie #Lactosefree #HealthyLifestyle #Cinnamon #BananaShake #BananaforBananas #Banana #5aday #FruitsandVeggies #HealthyLiving #DrinkHealthy #Smoothie #SelfCare #HealthFirst #Omnomnom #LilacProse #5210Everyday #ChiaSeeds #Dates #Yum #FuelYourBody#Powerfood @dayfresh_official @raipakistan

Throwback to Dubai Global Village! ✨ . This was definitely a highlight of our trip and one of the must see places in Dubai for sure! Dubai Global Village started on 29th October 2019 and will continue till 4th April 2020! Saying 2020 sounds so strange! How did 2019 end so soon?! Anyway, if you're planning a trip to Dubai or are already there then do check it out! . Have you been to Dubai Global Village? Which was your favourite pavilion? . To read a detailed review of Dubai Global Village, head over to my blog www.lilacprose.com! Clickable link is in the bio as always! 🛫 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #LilacProse #UAE #MustSee #Latergram #GlobalVillage #PassionPassport #TravelBlog #Traveller #PakistaniBlogger #Flashback #TravellersNotebook #TBT #ThrowbackTuesday #BloggersTribe #Wanderlusting #Travelogue #MuslimahBlogger #Travel #TravelBlogger #DXB #Wanderlust #Dubai #DubaiGlobalVillage #Pavilion #GlobeTrotter #Fireworks #Meltingpot #BossGirlBloggers #Tourists #VisitDubai

🌸...Lilac Becomes Pink...🌸 . October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Raising awareness regarding breast cancer is a cause that's close to my heart due to the fact that I personally know people in my circle of family and friends who have been through it or are currently fighting the disease. . Before bidding farewell to Pinktober, I wanted to play my part and raise awareness regarding breast cancer prevention and early detection as this knowledge is absolutely imperative to get the best possible treatment at the right time. . Swipe to learn more about diagnosis and prevention. I've taken the infographics from the Well Women Web group on Facebook by Dr Shazia Maqsood with her permission. This group has extremely useful information related to women's health and wellness. . Please take a look at the steps in the infographics shared in this post; eat healthy and stay fit to prevent cancer. Also say a prayer for those who are currently battling cancer. May Allah swt grant them strength and Shifa-e-Kamil, Ameen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #BreastCancerAwareness #Pinktober #Pinktober🎀 #Pinktober2019 #Awareness #BreastCancerAwarenessCampaign #PinktoberPakistan #Karachi #Bossgirlbloggers #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BreastCancer #PinkRibbon #BreastCancerRibbon #SKMCH #SKMCHBCACampaign #LilacProse #Karachigram #Selfexam #Selfexamination #Selfbreastexam #HealthFirst #PakistaniWomen #5minsforme

I got to attend this really fun Bloggers Meet Up organized by Shangrila at Ramada Creek Hotel. . The highlights of the event included meeting up with fellow bloggers; live cooking by Chef Maida; the launch of a new range of sauces by Shangrila; lovely hi-tea followed by a wonderful giveaway by Shangrila that has their entire seasoning range including their newly launched Apple Cider Vinegar. 👩🏻‍🍳 . The event was well organized and I had a great time. Check out my previous post to see the giveaway. . Do you enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes? Let me know in the comments!✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #LilacProse @shangrilapakistan #CookwithShangrila #AppleCiderVinegar #TheFoodExpertsShangrila #ShangrilaTheFoodExperts #ShangrilaSeasonings #Foodie #FoodBlogger #Foodstagram #Foodoholic #KarachiFoodBlogger #Food #PakistaniBlogger #Seasoning #PakistaniFood #Vinegar #Cook #PakistaniFoodBlogger #Cooking #CreativePakistan #DesiFood #Giveaway #GiveawayPakistan @ramadakarachicreekhotel

I got to attend this really fun Bloggers Meet Up organized by Shangrila. The highlights of the event included this lovely giveaway which has Shangrila's seasoning range including their newly launched Apple Cider Vinegar. . The event also included some live cooking by Chef Maida. The event was well organized and it was great interacting and getting to know more bloggers.👩🏻‍🍳 . They announced the launch of a new range of sauces by Shangrila as well that can be used both as dips and as marinade. . What do you think about this giveaway? Let me know in the comments below. ✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #LilacProse @shangrilapakistan #CookwithShangrila #AppleCider #TheFoodExpertsShangrila #ShangrilaTheFoodExperts #ShangrilaSeasonings #Foodie #FoodBlogger #Foodstagram #KarachiFoodBlogger #Food #PakistaniBlogger #Seasoning #PakistaniFood #Vinegar #Cook #PakistaniFoodBlogger #Cooking #CreativePakistan #DesiFood #Giveaway #GiveawayPakistan

Books are food for the brain they say but being a foodie I take that quite literally and end up buying books related to food too. 🤷🏻‍♀️ . I've been slowly but surely coming towards a healthier lifestyle which includes the choices I make regarding food, lifestyle and my overall well being. This reflects in my choice of books as well which is why I ended up buying these from the Big Bad Wolf book fair. . I got the book 'Islamic Foods with Healing Touch' for Ammi, the smoothie recipe book for myself and a bunch of others for my nephews and nieces. I'm really happy with my purchase and I can't wait to try these yummy and healthy smoothie recipes from this book real soon and share them with all of you! ✨ . What kind of books do you like to read? Do let me know your favourite book in the comments below! . . . . . . . . . . . . #LilacProse #PositiveProse #Bookstagram #Books #BooksofInstagram #Bookstagrammer #Smoothie #SmoothieRecipes #Book #HealthyLifestyle #Wellbeing #BossGirlBloggers #BookFlatlay #BookPhotography #BigBadWolf #BigBadWolfBooks #BigBadWolfBooksPakistan #Karachi #Karachigram #CreativePakistan #Healthy #PakistaniBlogger #Flatlay #KarachiBlogger #SunnahFoods #SunnahFood #SmoothieRecipe

✨...Take Time to Make Your Soul Happy...✨ . We often put our needs, wishes and happiness on hold for others. what it does eventually is burn us out and leaves us full of resentment. Changing ones perspective and going about doing things in a different way makes all the difference in the world. . How can you make others happy if you're not happy yourself? Take time to make your soul happy first as you can't pour from an empty cup. And then go ahead and do things for others but do it out of love and not out of any obligation and you will see how it lights up your heart and makes doing things for others so much more gratifying. ✨ . . . Can you relate to this? Double tap and let me know what you think in the comments below ^_^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #LilacProse #PositiveProse #HappySoul #Gratitude #MakeYourSoulHappy #PurpleSky #LilacSky #CreativePakistan #Pakistan #PakistaniBlogger #Karachi #KarachiBlogger #Karachigram #BossGirlBloggers #BossGirl #lfl #Instagood #PhonePhotography #PositiveThinking #PositiveVibes #Fillupyourcup #Sunset #LilacSunset #PurpleSunset #Karachiites #KarachiLife #ThoughtoftheDay #SaturdayMood

Rules to live by . The experience of going to the emergency ward a couple of times for one health reason or the other; witnessing the demise of some close family members; seeing my mother being diagnosed with a serious medical condition, going through it together as a family and having to experience all of this in the span of 2-3 years has made me realize, more than ever, how precious life is and how short it is at the same time. . With each passing day, I'm starting to realize how precious my time and energy is and I must use it wisely. I'm also starting to realize that no matter how wisely I try to spend my time by spending it with my loved ones, fulfilling my responsibilities, being productive and learning and utilizing new skills, it will never be enough, that the attempt to please everyone will always be futile. No matter how hard I try, there will always be people who complain. So the only thing to do is to do my best without any expectations and to do it only to please Allah swt. . I have no time or energy for drama and toxic people. I would much rather spend my time with people who truly care about me and cherish my company. I am so blessed to have people around me that truly love me and care about me Alhamdulillah. . Once I'm gone, I only want people to remember me in good thoughts and feelings. None of us are perfect beings, neither are we going to live forever and that alone should be reason enough for us to let go of any grudges, misunderstandings and ignore shortcomings. . Live and let live. Forgive and forget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #LilacProse #MondayMusings #PositiveVibesOnly #Musing #PositiveProse #LiveandLetLive #ForgiveandForget #NoDrama #ToxicFreeLife #CreativePakistan #BossGirlBloggers #Peace #PakistaniBlogger #Karachi #KarachiBlogger #Karachigram #RandomMusings #Instagood #Mindful #MuslimahBlogger #Instagramers #MindfulLiving #ThoughtoftheDay #RulesToLiveBy

I was invited to a food tasting at the launch of this new restaurant at Port Grand called Akbari Nihari. . Being a fan of Desi food and Nihari, in particular, I was really curious to know what this restaurant has to offer to the Karachi food scene, especially since there are not a lot of options in terms of Nihari when it comes to fine dining. . The Mughal theme of the invitation card reflects in the restaurant itself. As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted with servers dressed in traditional Mughlai attire who hand out roses and wet towels as soon as you’re seated. . We were also served with these really unique kehwa shots that we particularly enjoyed. . The ambience of Akbari Nihari fits the name and reflects royalty in terms of decor but is cosy at the same time. . Apart from different variations of Nihari: Darbari, Shahi and Lajawab, the menu has a variety of other traditional dishes to choose from such Haleem and Qorma and traditional desserts such as gulab jaman and kulfi. . We placed an order for Darbari Nihari which is plain beef Nihari. The Nihari was served piping hot along with the condiments (ginger, lemons, green chillies and coriander) within 15 minutes with naans fresh out of the tandoor. . Akbari Nihari is a perfect place for a special dinner with family and friends or to give a dawat to a special guest or somebody who’s visiting from abroad to try the flavoursome, exotic taste of Nihari in a royal setting. . Overall, I’d give Akbari Nihari 4.5 out of 5. I really enjoyed the whole experience of dining at Akbari Nihari and the ambience made it really special since Nihari in Karachi is mostly served in a very casual setting. . What do you think about this restaurant? Let me know in the comments below! ^_^ . Visit my blog www.lilacprose.com for more stories on lifestyle, food and travel! ✨ . . . . . . @akbarinihari #AkbariNihari #Nihari #DesiFood #FoodReview #Flavoursome #FinestDehliNihari #DehliNihari #Mughal #Royal #Akbari #Nawabs #Exotic #ServedinStyle #Tasteful #Flavorsome #CreativePakistan #PakistaniFood #Popular #Rich #Nawab #KarachiBlogger #NihariLover #KarachiFoodBlogger #Regal #TraditionalFood #MughalFood #MughlaiFood #LilacProse

Is it just me or all the great ideas that you can possibly think of come up at the oddest times. When you're in bed ready to slip into dream world, when you're in the loo, when you are not in a position to write down your idea aka driving, carrying things, etc etc and tell yourself "Oh this is such a brilliant idea, why didn't I think of this before? No way will I ever forget it." and Bam! That's exactly what happens...you forget it. Agh! 🤦🏻‍♀️ . Does this ever happen to you? . . On a side note, I'm loving this weekly organizer and I can't wait to use it! I love stationery and exploring the stationery aisle of any store is like my most favourite thing to do! Who else is in team stationery here?! . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Ideas #Stationery #Idea #Organizer #WeeklyOrganizer #Miniso #BossGirl #BossGirlBloggers #Blogging #Notebook #Flatlay #NotebookFlatlay #Karachi #CreativePakistan #PakistaniBlogger #KarachiBlogger #MuslimahBlogger #BloggerLife #WellnessBlogger #Brainstorming #LilacProse

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