I felt like liberating “uncertain times” and put it in a more direct way, i.e. “Covid-19 times”, but I really hated to have that in there, as the word “Covid”
is very sensitizing to me by now. But looks like I can’t help avoiding it at
all.
The idea of Pharmaceety started in early 2020 BC (Before Covid) looks
like it’s a valid term now! haha
I was very inspired, very determined to do something that I really feel at the core, article ideas came up easily, one after the other.
So, I built up my website, I started writing. I was at a point where I was thinking, it’ll be accomplished in no time. But then Covid hit hard, and like everyone else out there, -not admitting it during the first period – the feeling of “overwhelmed” sneaked up from; every grocery store trip, from every shift,
from the changing curves by hours, the new norms, but the ups and downs, and conflicting views, the theories, news, the word “Covid 19” crawling
from every corner. Then with that, people lost it even more. Racism acts
emerged Black Lives Matters and stirred up related issues about marginalized groups. And if you haven’t heard of, there is a heartbreaking famine happening in Yemen, I hope you check it out and donate if you could.
With all that I couldn’t write, I felt so discouraged, uninspired, and
overwhelmed with all the accelerated events happening, it felt pointless to
write about healthcare. Ironically, I didn’t even feel like writing anything Covid-related- healthcare issues!
I found myself doing other things, I started cooking in depth. I started
styling my dishes like a piece of art. I even dared to bake harder. Baking
needs special skills. I loved these challenges that lighten up your heart, and
are therapeutic at the same time. I found solace in this dimension. I
discovered my love for cooking and baking at an upscale level.
Thanks Covid! I polished my culinary skills, discovered a whole new science
of gastronomy. I tried ideas from different cuisines and developed my recipes (I can’t help it haha 😊).
Everyone started cooking more, trendy recipes were a thing all over the
internet since everyone is locked down at home. Food is comfort. But I wanted to make it more like a joy.
I didn’t binge eat, I cooked hearty dishes but balanced ones, on point. I
also started exercising regularly. Thanks, Covid!
I bonded with my kitten @is3ainoon we became inseparable, the cutest kitty in his mother’s eyes and beyond 😊
I read more books, I contemplated deeper. It felt more peaceful.
The slowing down, being present and conscious. A blessing that blossomed. Life was too fast, I just recognized I wasn’t living, just running and chasing the next thing.
I tried intermittent fasting, I really liked it. Then Ramadan (the beloved spiritual Muslim month) visited us as well. Ramadan fasting is the dry version of the popular wet intermittent fasting. Being also spiritually inspired and uplifted during this month, I was reminded with a well-known verse from the Quran [94:5-6]: {For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease. Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.} This means when your full glass is emptied, it won’t be emptied fully, you just need to look at the filled portion associated with the deprivation.
Yes, it could have been a painful experience growing through Covid-19 times, but I’m very grateful for the opportunities I could’ve never had the chance to do least COVID hit!
Here are some of the beautiful and delicious dishes I created:
As a token of gratefulness, I’ll be sharing one of the proudest moments executing a delicate recipe. After four failed trials, I finally nailed it haha 😊
If you like citrus desserts, are a patient person, who likes precision, and pays attention to details, and one who loves the art of baking delicacy, then follow through to bake the perfect lemon lava cake
