This girl’s name is Moniba. It means, One who returns to the good. She has several thoughts on the meaning of her name. Sometimes, she thinks she ought to change it. She does not want to be one who “returns” to the good. She wants to stay with the good. To never have to return, to never have to leave in the first place. But she supposes that’s a whim. Faith, after all, is ever-wavering, like the moon. Waxing and waning. So she assures herself, her name is a good one.
Moniba is twenty-seven. She is embarking on a new journey in 2022, one that brings its own joys and challenges. She would appreciate everyone’s prayers.
[The writer is officially a victim of severe writer’s block, reader’s block, self-doubt and lack of motivation since… almost forever]
I wish you the best of success in your writing endeavors : ) If there is a piece of advice I can give it is that reading a lot can inspire your writing, so keep on reading. My second piece of advice is that sometimes with writing, you just have to do it. Even when you are not inspired ; )
Thank you Maryam! Helpful advice. I already do a lot of the first one, and have been working on the second these days. Which resulted in 2 pieces of very random poetry..
Loved your about me section and the video. Keep going!
Thank you, Sapna! 🙂
A beautiful song, a moving video. Thank you for following. I think I should reciprocate.
Thank you Richard. Only if you want to 😉
I won’t be sure unless I try and I can always change my mind if a deeper look warrants it.
That said, if the first impression is truly representative of who you are, I’ll probably be visiting now and then.
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Thank you Moniba for being on my blog. it is nice to go through your thoughts and wish you best wishes for more inspiration to write .
I thank you.
“If I had to tell someone all about me, I’d have to copy and paste the contents of my brain into theirs.”
Yeah, and that’s just to tell them one thing about you, properly.
Damned frustrating thing, trying to communicate.
But its probably still a good thing that no-one’s mind can fit completely into someone else’s.
I agree. It’s probably a good thing. And indeed, communicating can get a little too frustrating at times. I’d say communication is over-rated, but I know it’s not.
Cool. Another Pakistani blogger in the que. That’s great. You have a great blog. And not to forget the short and brief intro was quite pleasant to read.
Thank you, Hira 🙂 It was nice to read yours too. Always a pleasure to see a Pakistani blogger.
Great looking blog! I look forward to reading further from u! 😉
Heya thanks for following my blog and leading me to yours. Your writing style is refreshing and inspiring, I’m looking forward to reading more! 🙂 x
I thank you too 🙂
You won’t be seeing much for a while, I have my final exams from Tuesday. But after that, hopefully, I’ll write more frequently.
Looking forward to it 🙂 until then good luck with your exams! x
You have some great writing I love reading http://barbmca.wordpress.com/2013/06/24/versatile-blogger-award-thanks-to-dearkitty1/
Thank you for the award nomination 🙂 Though I am very unfamiliar with this whole thing. Could you explain just a bit?
We sound so alike. P.s crayons and coffee are my best friends!
Hhaha.. Crayons and coffee are heavenly indeed! 😀
Typical way of introducing oneself 😛
What can I say… I’m a very typical person.
Relax. I was being sarcastic.
Well it isn’t untrue.
Nice blog, Mashaa’Allah 🙂
Jazak Allah..
Hey ! I nominated you for a blog award 🙂 Check it out at http://foodpeopleloveandstuff.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/time-to-show-off-a-bit/
pssst—I love crayons too!
Hahahah… They really are wonderful! Didn’t know crayons had so many secret admirers 🙂
it’s an underground thing xD
I don’t think you’re a narcissist.
Well thankyou.. 🙂 I thought so too 😛
But seriously Somi? 1:03 am!??…
Yeah :p
You really should turn the phone off :p either that, or turn the wifi off.
Haha yeah I should!
Such a bad way to treat a reader =p
Asalam u walikum friend.i read your introduction and it gave me a frank and creative shadow of your personality…looking foreword to read more 🙂
Walaikum Assalam 🙂 Thankyou… I look forward to going through your blog too!
My pleasure dude and thanks
Hay, you have a beautiful blog with beautiful mind to write. Happy blogging, country fellow. 😉 🙂
Hello! Jazakillah:) Happy blogging to you too.
🙂
a bit too flowery blog to my taste but you are quite popular 😀 and well dissapointed to see such a short intro :p
I don’t see how it’s flowery but thankyou for expressing your opinion here. And I think it’s better to go with a short intro, because if people want to know a writer, they can do so through his/her writings. Age and bio-data doesn’t constitute personality.
i didnt mean bio-data and age and i disagree. Author’s imagination doesnt provide a clue about his/her personality. and as Dumbledor said, its our choices that tells us about ourselves 😀
Do you really see “imagination” in these posts?… There’s barely any fiction. And some poetry, which isn’t really imagination. These are my opinions and sentiments about things that matter to me. So they do give an insight to who I am. And Dumbledore was right 😛 My choice of givvng a brief intro which doesn’t really say much about me as a person, should tell you a lot.
ahan ahan 😛
Heya, Salaaam from across the border 😉
Nice blog. I like your intro short n sweet kind. 🙂
I love books ,coffee and crayons as wellllll 😀
Walaikum assalam :)) Jazakillah. That’s lovely stuff isn’t it?:D
I absolutely loved it !
Jazakillah! Heading over to your blog now:)
Far from ordinary my dear! Glad I found your blog……keep on going.
Thankyou soo much! There’s beauty in the ordinary, you see 🙂
You are doing amazing work, Mashaa’Allah!
Keep up the hard work!
jazakillah
Asalam-o-Alaikum,
And thank you for liking my post and following my blog … I don’t know why that always surprises me … lol 😀
Very concise info ….. and narcissist … Really … doesn’t seem so … will try to visit soon and read some of your work as well … till then…!!!
Stay blessed …!!!
Walaikum Assalam. Don’t be surprised, your poetry is great. Thank you.
Thank you so much for dropping by wePoets, it’s much appreciated. We’d be happy to showcase your work should you want to share. 🙂
I do, I do want to share.
http://curiosity101.wordpress.com/
Errr what about it? I deleted it a looooooong time ago.
A curious being who became ordinary, loved her family, was born in ‘december’ and I am still finding.
you’re still finding?…
Yeah. If there are more.
more what??
Parts. Of the girl who writes this blog.
Ah. There are. You might not be able to find them. They’re buried. Digging not allowed on-site.
Portugese.
???
Portuguese is December girl. -_-
Hey Moniba, I’m so glad to find another fellow Pakistani sister here !!!
How are you? I’m loving your blog ! I’m inspired by you, really ! 🙂
Hello:) I’m glad too! And i’m okay, currently a bit under the weather. Do pray.
Really? Glad to know i’m capable of inspiring:)
Hey Moniba !
I hope you are doing good now, Sorry for the late reply, I was busy with my exams !
And yes, very much, you are making an impact, keep it up ! 🙂
Clicked the follow button with in seconds 🙂
Hahah. Thanks:)
O_O
Thankyou, I guess? Couldn’t fathom your expression, sorry.
U r like a budha! A miniature, scarfed budha!
sweet nice blog dear …..may u always stay safe
Jazakillah:)
Hi Moniba,
Thank you ever so much for passing by my blog and writing such a sweet message. It looks like we have a few things in common – I’m very much a dreamer like you – the best way to be, I say!
ps; I love your writing style! As mentioned above, far from ordinary!
The best way to be, indeed!
Thankyou, that’s kind of you to say:)
You are very welcome!
prose(including non-English) , forget poetry, its overrated,
I study poetry:) You can’t tell me it’s overrated. But okay, I’ll write more prose. It has more purpose.
Non-English.. I’ll try that too.
Your name is amazing…. ❤
I think so too now!:)
Maniba is a beautiful name! Keep up the great work! I am very inspired by your writing (:
It’s Moniba with an o 😉 and thankyou!
You are amazing girl. Ma Sha Allah. May Allah protect you always. :”)
Aameen. And Jazakillah…
Betay, aap posts delete kyun karti haen?
Sohbat ka asar…
Na karen bibi. Meri kuch achi habits bhi tou haen. (^_~)
Enlighten me with your “achi habits”, habibi.
Itni haen, itni haen, ke mae bhi ab tak discover kiye ja rahi hun, Meebay. ^-^
(Btw, you can always learn some cool 11th century couplets in my oh-so-intellectual sohbat) 😉
Ha. Hahah. Hahahah. Hahahahaah.
Please, mujhy zaroor sunaye ga 😉 :p
Discover krlo tou mujhy agaah krdena.
❤
Hey Moniba, I have nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blog Award! You don’t have to accept this award, but I would love for you to pop over to my blog and come celebrate! http://insidethelifeofmoi.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/my-big-fat-award-ceremony/
woah thats really cool. moniba u are awesome 🙂
Assalamu’alaikum De Moniba! I have nominated you for sisterhood of The World Blogger Awards!
Please check it at : http://ishlahii.wordpress.com/2014/11/29/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
Thank you very much, De!
Jazakillah ❤
Wa iyyaki De!
De! Missed you so much! 😉
How are you Dear?
Fever, coughs and no voice at all, hahah. My finals are going on. But oh well. I’ll be better.
Oh, so sorry to hear that De! get well soon Dear!
Much love for you!
insha’Allah you’ll be better.
I wish you all the very best in your writing journey.
Don’t wonder, just write , write and write:)! I’ll be coming back here for sure. Kudos!
Wonderful blog!
I think you should keep on writing. I believe Et cetra is your pen name?
How…. did you get there?
Hello, I have nominated you for a blog appreciation award. Thank you for being a part of 2014!
Lelz cousin, sab se pehly you get the comment. Because happy birthday.
I have nominated you for 3 days- 3 quotes challenge. Check out this link https://khamoshdhadkanen.wordpress.com/2015/06/24/3-days-3-quotes-challenge-day-2/
Nineteen, going on twenty??? You have depth, sensitivity, soul, far beyond your age, my dear girl! Bless you! Having hit middle age, I’m happy that reading some of you stuff (and others who led me here) that there are still some young folks here who have their heads screwed on right! Keep writing…
Thankyou ❤
Please pray our heads stay screwed on right :')
In answer to your dilemma – of course (said with emphasis), keep writing! Let it lead you where it will… The Giver of Gifts has blessed you, don’t let it go waste…
Yes ma’am:) I just need to redirect myself a bit at this stage. Thank you!
Moniba, main toh “sir” hoon, mouche and all 🙂
Oopsies. Hahah. Well, this is embarrassing. My apologies, sir;)
I’m very unfamiliar with Indian names. But I’m sure you didn’t mind.
Tasveer dekh leti aap! Don’t worry about it!
Moniba, main to h “sir” hoon, mouche and all! 🙂
Why should you even doubt that? 🙂 You are already a writer 🙂 as I am sure everyone here has reminded you of.. wonderful… I hope, sincerely, that one day you shall be a famous writer.. I do hope so..
I hope so as well. And not just famous, but someone whose writing has the power to change lives, hopefully:)
Thank you very much.
Hey Moniba, here’s another award for your trophy case.
Of course I don’t so much give awards as hurl them at people …
Thank you 🙂 an honour, even if you hurl it at me. I’m lazy getting around to fulfilling the demands of awards though.
You ain’t the only one.
Thank-you, Visakha! ❤ and congratulations!
THIS THEME IS SO PERF OMG
JUST THE THING IT IS
TOTALLY SUITS YOU
(except the comment area lol)
but ye kab hua. when.
Hahah. You’re the first to notice 😀 Bass yehi theek laga so I let the comments issue slide.
It happened bass parsoun I guess. I tried sooo many.
I just come across your blog accidentally but after going through your posts I find it interesting
Hope to read more good stuff on your end
May Allah preserve you. Write, write, write, until your veins are saturated with words and your heart is at peace with your mind.
i think you should ‘return to the good(writing)’
I don’t know what to write anymore.
What I do write belongs only in my journal.
writers must not be secretive, they must know to say it without revealing anything
Well then I’m not a writer.
Hahahahah @ at the last two sentences xD
You totally should write and should write more often!! I love reading your posts and so does everyone else who has ever read your work ❤
🙂 jazakillah ❤