A short while ago, I wrote a post expressing my frustration at how the blogging scene in Lebanon has really taken a turn for the worst, with the so-called influencers dominating the scene with their hyper-stylized photos and their horrible take on the English language. Of course, the content is abysmal to say the least….
Tag: Opinion
Bloggers, You’re Doing It Wrong
You may have noticed that I’ve taken extended hiatuses recently. I’ve left this blog without new content for months on end, despite having plenty to share. The main reason? I don’t like going online as much as I used to. As a writer, I have always been grateful that the internet has given me a…
Shaky Confidence
Some days are great. I wake up in the morning, looking forward to the day ahead and feeling strong and confident and ready to take on anything. It’s those days when everything seems to come together: a simple outfit feels great, my hair falls into place, my makeup is neat and drawn just right. But…
The Guest List: Take Three
Of the hardest things I’ve had to do, setting the guest list has been the hardest of them all. It’s such a daunting task when you are trying to limit who you want to share your big day with because you have a budget and catering constraints. It’s so tough that we still don’t have…
Being a Lebanese Woman
I’m not a mother and I’m far from this at the time being. But I am a woman first and foremost so I couldn’t help but feel affected when a friend of mine, as well as fellow Lebanese bloggers, shared their complaints about the horrible interview on MTV on breastfeeding etiquette. I can’t but agree…
Housewife In Training
I don’t like it when people come up to me and ask me about my domestic skills: whether I can cook, clean, attend to a house, or do any of the traditional tasks married women are expected to do. Normally these questions are always asked in a way to make me feel bad about myself…
Beyond Beirut 