Last weekend, I went to Muslim Pride in London. As my partner is Muslim and I’m bi, it was an important event for us, and we both gained a lot from attending. We also got to see a panel chaired by poet Dr. Sanah Ahsan, though sadly missed their poetry. It was really interesting to hear from others such as Dr. Amina Wadud, who gave a Q&A workshop on feminism and Islam. I’m super interested in reading her book.
I worked on Sunday, but somehow forgot to plan my afternoon EFL lessons, so had a bit of a panic during my morning lessons when I suddenly remembered I had no idea what I was doing later on. I managed to sort it, but then I also missed an email about having a pop-in observation and so I was really thrown when it happened, and didn’t do as well as I would have liked. However, overall, despite it being tiring to do on top of 6/7 hours of tuition work, I had two great classes throughout the week that I will really miss next week!
On Thursday, I also had a feature set with the wonderful Annaliese Broughton at Big Trouble. Everyone was really lovely, and I sold lots of books too! It was really nice to have familiar faces there, as Annaliese, and Jake Nathan, had both come to She Grrrowls before. Unfortunately when I came home, I got chatted up with 3% battery when alighting the train at Crofton Park. I was friendly and polite, but then became uncomfortable. Like, don’t ask women where they live and what bus they’re getting when it’s dark, thanks.
I had a busy weekend, celebrating the end of term with some uni pals , making spirit animals out of clay. I had a day out to Southend-on-Sea and then had a BBQ with my partner’s uni course mates (he’s studying to be a physiotherapist). It’s now back to an even busier week!
Watching: Secretary Diary of a Call Girl, Arrested Development, A Job Lot, Abbott Elementary
Reading: This House by Rehema Njambi, On Learning from the Patient by Patrick Casememt, Boy Friends by Michael Pedersen
Podcasts: Dilemma
Music: Stray Kids, Death Cab for Cutie, Tommy Genesis
Again, if you’re able to share or donate to my crowdfund as I train to become an Art Psychotherapist, or buy some books, please do!
Poet on page and stage. Creator of She Grrrowls. Facilitator. Writer. 