The State of My Mind

Have We Met?

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:32:49 -0400

Well hello there world! How’ve you been? Me? Well, clearly busy since it’s been months since I’ve even thought to pen a post. But my hiatus hasn’t all been in vain. I’ve been busy in the best, most blessed ways a girl could ask for!  

With all the shiny and new in my life I’ve been all but overwhelmed. But as I sit waiting for the 11:30 bus to NJ and only 12% battery life, I can’t imagine a better opportunity to reintroduce myself to my itty bitty blog.  I almost wonder whether the motivation to write before came from a place of growth and reinvention.

And now that I’ve forged ahead and repurposed my life I’m at a loss of words (I know, right!).  The things I wanted for so long - happiness, stability, comfort and love - I’ve found (and finally in the right places).  The only thing I wish I had now was my phone charger!

thestateofmymind: rabzmaz: Speechless. What! My all time...

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:23:36 -0400

thestateofmymind:

rabzmaz:

Speechless.

What! My all time favorite piece of art and it moves!!!

Amazing!

Love! Can’t wait for tonight!!

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:02:34 -0400

Love! Can’t wait for tonight!!

rabzmaz: Speechless. What! My all time favorite piece of art...

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:23:53 -0500

rabzmaz:

Speechless.

What! My all time favorite piece of art and it moves!!!

Very true…. Whether someone sticks around after finding...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:01:31 -0500

Very true….

Whether someone sticks around after finding out those things is the real test…

Ahh...advertising :)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:39:19 -0500

Ahh...advertising :)

When we find out our offices are going to be closed the week between Christmas and New Year's

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:51:35 -0500

Pays to be in advertising :)

whathappensinmediaplanning:

We’re like

@Lauren

greydelisle: “Bless your heart!”- Southern person who hates you Haha!

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:51:52 -0500

greydelisle:

“Bless your heart!”- Southern person who hates you

Haha!

Photo

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:19:55 -0500

"‎”Falling in love is like dancing with someone. Sometimes you think it’s going right, but you know..."

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:42:06 -0500

“‎”Falling in love is like dancing with someone. Sometimes you think it’s going right, but you know it has to end when they keep stepping on your toes. So, you find someone else to dance with, someone with who you dance so perfect, you never want the music to stop.””

- wise words from my brother (via sim-simmaa)

25 Ways to Use Sriracha

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:03:54 -0500

25 Ways to Use Sriracha

I hate election season. And why shouldn’t I? Every ad is campaign focused and my shows...

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:33:33 -0500

I hate election season. And why shouldn’t I? Every ad is campaign focused and my shows don’t air because of the debates and everyone and their mother (literally) is on Facebook and Twitter waxing poetic and feigning knowledge. It’s an annoying time.

But every now again from all the election “noise” I’ll hear something that resonates with me on some level - whether it be women’s rights or taxes - and I’ll remember that I have the privilege and the obligation to do my country, its citizens and myself a solid. The same country that gave my parents the opportunity to live and grow here. The same one that provided me with ample opportunity to become educated, employed and self sufficient. This country is not without its problems, but it’s the country I have.

So instead of complaining about everything from gas prices to coffee prices to cost of living - do something. Don’t sit on your ass hating the process. YOU are the process. So when shit hits the fan and everything sucks and you try to claim that the government is out to get you - just remember where you were on Election Day and what you did to make a change.

Truth :)

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:18:23 -0400

Truth :)

<3

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:56:00 -0400

ridah mannan: alh =)

ridah mannan: i gotchu boo boo

ridah mannan: always have, always will

sabeena mannan: I know, I know

sabeena mannan: also..made me tear

sabeena mannan: jerk.

the process.

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:37:29 -0400

Traveling and vacationing is a rarity in our lives - but over my many trips I’ve developed a process that I think most of you can relate to :)

1. Figure out the dates…text everyone ferociously about your pending trip and revel in the ‘yays’s’ and ‘I can’t wait’s’.

2. Make all the bookings - this means airline (duh), hotels (if needed) and transportation (you’re an adult - just rent the car!). Post it all on Facebook. Be an attention monger.

3. Put it on your calendar. If needed, share the calendar with people you’re planning stuff with on your trip and those that might need to reach you while you’re away.

4. Make sure you bring up the time you’re taking off a few times a week to make my coworkers jealous. Also, make sure you’ve put it on the team calendar so as not to ‘surprise’ anyone (though how could it be - you haven’t shut up about it)!

5. Start thinking about all the things you want to do/people you want to see/places you want to eat. If you’ve visited before, make sure you factor in all the food places and shopping that aren’t available at home!

6. Plan your travel time entertainment. Music - if you think you might want to listen to it, sync it - there is nothing worse than not having the right song when you want it! Videos - be careful about content - Broadway Empire is awesome, but the kid in 20E probably shouldn’t be looking at all that nudity. Magazines - Take the People’s and the US Weekly’s and the OK’s - you know you’re not going to want to lug back the ‘good’ magazines if you end up taking them! Books - if you’re eBook enabled, sync a few options and make sure you’re charged up before boarding! If not, don’t pick something that’s part of a series (unless you bring them all with you)!

7. List out all the events/outings/change of clothes you’ll need. Factor in one lounging around outfit and one see and be seen outfit for each full day! Don’t forget the flight day outfit - it’s the best one!

8. Make a packing list based on list from 7. Tops, Bottoms, Shoes, PJ’s, Makeup, Misc. Try on outfit combos before packing away - account for vacation eating and sleeping habits that may slightly alter the way something looks on you. You know you’re not fat - but your eating regimen during vacation begs to differ!

9. Figure out what baggage you’re allowed to bring. If you can bring a carry-on for free, awesome! Create a packing system that condenses space and allows for ease of finding things when you need them!

10. Make/find a checklist of most commonly forgotten things. Here’s mine: Chargers for all your devices (don’t forget the devices), any meds you require/may require (Advil is a must!), printed/written out list of important numbers/emails (yes technology is awesome - but old school is more reliable), your keys to your car/apartment (because all vacations come to an end).

And now you’re ready to vacation - just don’t forget to have fun!

I have been screaming this for how long now?

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:43:34 -0400

I have been screaming this for how long now?

In a New York minute...

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:04:08 -0400

….everything can change.

And it did. For thousands of people the difference between 8:45 and 8:46 and the 9:02 and 9:03 was the difference between going to the airport to pick up their loved ones or going to the morgue on September 11, 2011.

Whether we lost someone that day or we knew someone who knew someone who lost someone, we were all affected by the unfortunate events that forever changed the skyline the world had grown to recognize and love.

It’s been 11 years since 9/11 and it saddens me to realize all those lives were lost in vain. We have had 11 years to learn from our mistakes. Eleven years to grow into a more loving society and race. But what have we done with that time? Squandered it away fighting foolish wars, bailing out those who can help themselves, pointing blame in every which way but towards ourselves - but worst of all, we’ve let ourselves and our future generations down.

It is a shame that I can’t look my 11 year old cousin in the face with confidence and pride and promise him a better world. I grew up in better times - but he and all those born after him have seen more hate than any of my friends and I witnessed.

So take a moment of silence, not just for the lives that were lost 11 years ago - but all those lives that will be lost if we don’t change.

Let’s never forget…lest we ever repeat.

Hi, my name is...

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 10:04:10 -0400

Good people beget more good people. Bad people take good people and turn them into versions of them.

That being said I have made a conscious effort to remove from my life those people hell bent on changing me into their minions for their own selfish, self-serving, lack of confidence purposes.

So to all my friends and family that have given me characteristics that make me a better person, thank you. I hope I can always be a reminder of how good of a person you are and can one day serve the same function to another person.

And to those I have wrongly stood by and attempted to emulate, thank you for whatever “good” times we had - I’m sure there were several. But thank you even more for showing me what I never want to become. You were a phase, and luckily phases come to an end eventually.

New month, new season - new Sabeena.

peachstiletto: Bridesmaids Stand Up!

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:09:06 -0400

peachstiletto: Bridesmaids Stand Up!:

Such an honor standing up for one of my faves :) I love you Naveen Sheikh nee Khan!

peachstiletto:

As a woman, the single most important question you will ever be asked is “Will you marry me?” (*yawn* … ok, just kidding… *yay!*)

But perhaps the second most important question you will ever hear is “Will you be my bridesmaid?” Short of playing Tracy Chambers in a remake of Mahogany, I think…

Qiyam necessities! Thanks Nora for the cookie and Ali for the...

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:32:22 -0400

Qiyam necessities! Thanks Nora for the cookie and Ali for the coffee :) (Taken with Instagram)