Author: Saadia S. Shamsie

Hand me a book & put me on a plane to ANYWHERE -- I'm the happiest girl in the world! Keep me in one place for too long -- I become obnoxiously restless!
Social Media

Snapchat Allows Me to (Really) Be Myself

Saadia S. Shamsie

I've been on Snapchat for about 3 weeks now (for the second time) and I was about as hesitant as anyone can get. You can read all about that here. But, after almost a month of using it daily, I can say this much: Snapchat allows me to really be myself. What do I mean by that? Well, if you follow… Continue reading Snapchat Allows Me to (Really) Be Myself

Dreams, Inspiration, Life

My Advice To New Graduates

Saadia S. Shamsie

Most colleges in the States have already had their graduation. Now, as a newly graduate you are either sitting idle at home pondering on the next phase of your life, using the summer as a breather before going off to grad school or some other form of higher education or prepping to step into the working world. All with… Continue reading My Advice To New Graduates

News, Sporting Events

My take on the Opening Match of COPA America

Saadia S. Shamsie

World Cup 2018 is so far away, but thankfully there are plenty of competition to keep me going until it's time to countdown again. COPA America, established in 1916 is the world's oldest football competition and one of the most prestigious and widely viewed sporting event! And it's on NOW! Last night was the first… Continue reading My take on the Opening Match of COPA America

News

News Reporting Has Become a Popularity Contest

Saadia S. Shamsie

I'm so over watching CNN - they beat a news to death without ever having complete information. I'm watching the coverage of the crashing of Germanwings flight 9525. CNN is covering the reaction of the NY Times report that one of the pilots was locked out of the cockpit and desperately trying to get back… Continue reading News Reporting Has Become a Popularity Contest

Disney, Dreams, Inspiration

Cinderella Turns 65!

Saadia S. Shamsie

In honor of the 65th anniversary of Walt Disney's Cinderella (released February 15, 1950), I watched the film after a long time and wanted to share a few of my favorite scenes, random observations and fun facts about one of Disney's most cherished classics.  Favorite Scenes The introduction of Gus Gus. The making of Cinderella's dress by… Continue reading Cinderella Turns 65!

Health

Am I Super Late on Hopping on the Green Tea Bandwagon?

Saadia S. Shamsie

The first time I tried green tea was at an Asian restaurant many years ago, and it basically tasted like warm water to me. I refused to give it a second try. Since then, I've increasingly heard how great green tea is for you. Some of the benefits of drinking green tea include improved health, improved brain function, increased fat burning, potential to lower… Continue reading Am I Super Late on Hopping on the Green Tea Bandwagon?