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A New Milestone!

On January 28, 2016November 19, 2016 By Shehar Bano RizviIn day to day life, Life

What an amazing journey it has been!!! And its just been 3 months! Thank you everyone..!!!

XOXO

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Shehar Bano Rizvi

An expat stay at home mum of 3, blending Project Management Skills with Motherhood! Have fun browsing the Recipes, Cake decorating ideas, Party planning ideas, Home Decor and Organizing, Reviews, exciting Giveaways, some thoughts on Life and some lighter side of it too AND much much more! Hope you enjoy it!

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Exactly 4 years ago today, I saw death up close and personal. I saw my father take his last breaths.. I felt his hand losing its warmth in my hand.. my brother, me and my husband were there reading prayers, saying our last good byes and assuring him that we will be okay. I dunno how much of it he heard.. I don’t what he saw when he opened his eyes one last time... I don’t know anything... BUT that day I understood what it feels like to lose a loved one.. to lose a parent. . . When someone lost a family member, I felt sad…I felt sorry for their loss. I offered my condolences. I prayed for the deceased and I prayed for the family to bear the loss. I reinforced to the mourning family what our belief as a Muslim is, that everyone has to go back to Him. I would also say how a sudden death is easy for the deceased because he/she didn’t suffer OR change my stance to – that Allah eased his/her pain, if he/she was suffering from a disease. Everyone who cares for you, says these things to make you feel better and they genuinely mean it. But what no one understands (or maybe they all do) is that NOTHING that anyone says or does will make it any better for you. . . You just learn to live with that pain eventually. Everyone has their own way of coping with grief. I didn’t sleep for 6 months after my dad passed away cause the whole scene would just replay in my mind. But then slowly I learned to cope with that pain.. . . 4 years later, I can say that there are times I look back and smile at the memories of my father... but some days are rough. . . So if you have lost a family member and are dealing with grief... All I can say is that it will get better with time. Also cherish and love the family you have around. . . My dad’s death changed a lot in me.. it changed my perspective on life. I don’t find happiness in material things.. I find happiness in following his footsteps, I find happiness in doing things that I know will make him feel proud. I feel he’s still watching over us . . Lots of love to everyone coping with a loss. ♥️ . . This is the last family picture of us... the original 5 Rizvi family :)

They say “Behind every successful man there is a woman”. . . I say “Behind every successful man/woman there is a very supportive spouse!” . . I talk about taboo subjects- my own real life struggles that normally people feel ashamed to accept or acknowledge publicly. But I talk. I talk about my struggle with infertility or my story of dealing with clinical depression. I choose to speak . . 🗣 in the hope of normalizing talking about subjects with social stigma associated with them.. 🗣 in the hope that sharing my story would make people feel that they are not alone. 🗣 in the hope of showing people that there is a real side of social media . . . Does my family agree with me sharing my story of depression or sharing my private life? Frankly, I don’t know (they never say anything) but all that matters is that this guy agrees with my mantra which is... “If by sharing my experience, I can help one person... make a difference in a single person’s life...that to me is my success!” . . And he is behind what I consider to be my success. . . What is your definition of success? I’d love to know. . . 📷 @tmqtar . . . _________ #diaryofapmpmom #qatarbloggers #dohablogger #pakistaniblogger #expatblogger #mumblogger #expatlife #qatarbloggers #doha #qatar #karachi #pakistan #mumblogger #pakistanibloggers #photooftheday #travelblogger #instaphoto #instalove #karachibloggers #karachiblogger

Women Making A Difference - Dr Samina Latif . . Dr Samina Latif is very well known in Qatar as one of the best Speech and Language Therapists. . . She also shares her recommendations on Speech Therapy centres in Qatar. . . This is definitely one of the most informative interviews on my blog till date that would not only help new mothers identify red flags and help them learn when to seek professional help for their child in terms of developmental delays. It would also provide an insight to anyone who wants to pursue a career in this field. . . Check out the complete interview - link is in my profile. . . #womenmakingadifference . . . __________ #diaryofapmpmom #qatarbloggers #dohablogger #pakistaniblogger #expatblogger #mumblogger #expatlife #qatarbloggers #doha #qatar #karachi #pakistan #mumblogger #pakistanibloggers #photooftheday #travelblogger #instaphoto #instalove #womenforwomen #womenmakingadifference #photographer #dohaphotography #dohaphotographer #photography #photographylover #portraitphotography #speechtherapy #speechtherapy #speechpathology #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen

Yesterday we (a bunch of Pakistani photographers) had the chance of meeting @irfanahson , the famous Pakistani photographer behind the brilliant portrait of the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan @imrankhan.pti . . Listening first hand to the behind the scene stories of that phenomenal 25 second shoot was absolutely amazing! . . I had so many questions for him.. how he picked up photography as a profession(as he is a Civil Engineer), how he runs and manages his successful photography business in Pakistan, the challenges of it, the monotony of shooting bridal portraits and what not! . . One thing that this amazing photographer @irfanahson has done -is that he has changed the future of how the official portraits of the Prime Minister of Pakistan will always be shot! . . 📷 by @tmqtar L-R: me, @irfanahson, @raazfotos & @tmqtar ________ #diaryofapmpmom #qatarbloggers #dohablogger #pakistaniblogger #expatblogger #mumblogger #expatlife #qatarbloggers #doha #qatar #karachi #pakistan #mumblogger #pakistanibloggers #photooftheday #travelblogger #instaphoto #instalove #karachibloggers #karachiblogger #irfanahson #irfanahsonphotography #lahorephotography #lahorephogographers

#throwbackthursday . . How Amna and I feel when Daddy is the photographer 🤦🏽‍♀️ 😂 (Fast forward: 9 years later ... nothing has changed 🤣) . . Just Kidding...though we probably end up having a fight every time I ask him to take a photo of me.. but my instagram husband has taken some amazing photos of us ....since forever! . . Who do you trust when you want your photos to be taken? . . _________ #diaryofapmpmom #qatarbloggers #dohablogger #pakistaniblogger #expatblogger #mumblogger #expatlife #qatarbloggers #doha #qatar #karachi #pakistan #mumblogger #pakistanibloggers #photooftheday #travelblogger #instaphoto #instalove #karachibloggers #karachiblogger

My reaction to educated people showing no ethics and morals! . . I know this happens all the time but it always boggles my mind when people blatantly copy someone else’s work or shamelessly take credit of someone else’s work. . . I just don’t understand what the insecurity is? I mean, do good work yourself and trust me when you get recognition for your “own” hard work, you will actually feel good! Try that next time and you will see what I mean. . . Instead of basking in someone else’s glory, try to rise and shine urself! Don’t let your parents and their upbringing down for two minutes of fame! . . Give due credit, do good work, don’t copy and change watermarks and I guarantee you will sleep better at night. . . This is a public service message! . . 📷 @najlanabilphotography . She shared this photo of me today on her feed and though I have shared it before.. it’s the perfect expression for such a situation 😱🤪 . .

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