From a recent writing piece of mine that got published in Brown Girl Magazine, I was attacked for my blonde hair. The assumptions of my own South Asian sisters accusing me of trying to be white because to them I didn’t look “brown” enough. With the negativity there were many of you who were supportive,Continue reading “Dear Everyone: My Culture is NOT A Costume”
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The Light in Me, Honors the Light in You
“The meaning of our self is not to be found in its separateness from God and others, but in the ceaseless realization of yoga, of union.” -Rabindranath Tagore I remember meditating at the end of my practice in Ardha Padmasana (Half Lotus) at the age of 15 as the Indian yoga guru talked about the benefitsContinue reading “The Light in Me, Honors the Light in You”
শুভ নববর্ষ, Shubho Noboborsho (Happy Bengali New Year)
Shubho Noboborsho to all my Bengalis and Happy Bengali New Year to everyone!! How awesome is it that we get another New Year’s? It’s like getting another chance to start over. So if you haven’t been good about keeping your resolutions this is your opportunity to start fresh at least that’s what I’m doing. PohelaContinue reading “শুভ নববর্ষ, Shubho Noboborsho (Happy Bengali New Year)”
Good Girls Love Bad Boys
As you grow older you learn more about yourself. Everything from what you like, what you don’t like, what ticks you off, weird quirks, good and bad habits. Well something I feel like most women have a common bad habit: falling for the bad boy or the man with (excuse my French) asshole tendencies. Don’t be fooled,Continue reading “Good Girls Love Bad Boys”
For The Love Of Fashion
Everyone has something that they’ve loved to do or an interest since childhood. I fell in love with fashion so long ago I can’t quite pinpoint what was my moment. Instead of watching Disney Channel shows all the time, I watched fashion shows and What Not to Wear. I was so obsessed with the factContinue reading “For The Love Of Fashion”
Spring Clean Your Life
Hi Everyone, If you didn’t read the article I did on spring cleaning the first time around, check it out on Thought Catalog! http://thoughtcatalog.com/momotaz-rahman/2017/03/its-time-to-spring-clean-your-life/ Love,
Not My Cup Of Coffee
Growing up I’ve always found that I don’t quite fit a mold or clique. My interests are all over the board and I’ve always enjoyed the company of people from all walks of life. I honestly think it brings new perspectives, opinions, and hobbies and helps you understand how different each of our lives are.Continue reading “Not My Cup Of Coffee”
This Ain’t My First Rodeo
Aside the fact that both my little brother and my mother’s birthdays fall in March, this month in Houston is dedicated to the Rodeo. From the expansive livestock show with more than 30,000 livestock and horse show entries, to the exciting rodeo championships, to the nightly entertainment where stars grace the stage and get usContinue reading “This Ain’t My First Rodeo”
Your Fave Bengali On Thought Catalog
Hey Y’all, Aside from it being Rodeo season and Luke Bryan coming into town, I have had a lot of reason to be giddy. One is all the support from everyone taking out their time to read my posts and giving me feedback, it really means a lot. Second, a writing piece I submitted toContinue reading “Your Fave Bengali On Thought Catalog”
Made Out of Brown Sugar, Honey & Gold
As Spring is approaching, well more like summer here in Houston, you can already see all the “brown” also known as Desi/South Asians preparing for hibernation until winter comes around. Both males and females fear the sun like the apocalypse. It’s that time of the year where Bengali Aunties give you random skin brightening remediesContinue reading “Made Out of Brown Sugar, Honey & Gold”
The Bengali Belle 