by Hanan Al Hammal There was a room I once created. It was painted with dark red colors and memories that are now far gone. That room smelled like the roses I went to pick with my mother back when I was 6, and the freshly baked bread that my neighbor would bake every morning.… Continue reading Rain
Author: Hanan Al Hammal
An Interview with Mrs. Rita Moussa
Interview conducted by Hanan Hammal How did you start your career? When I was still in my second year of college, all of my classes were in the afternoon, and I used to feel bored at times, which is why I decided to start teaching. I also used to teach some kids in my neighborhood.… Continue reading An Interview with Mrs. Rita Moussa
365 New Chances
Another year has passed, another lesson learned, another goal set, perhaps even the same one you weren’t able to achieve in 2018. Another joyful, heartwarming memory made, perhaps even memories, another loss, yet a new chance to gain. 2019 is here; we have 365 new chances to make it work, we have 365 new chances… Continue reading 365 New Chances
Lost but Found
I have been staring at my laptop for about an hour now, trying to collect my thoughts and arrange them in order to start writing my essay, but I can’t. I am a mess. I feel like I’m lost and trapped in this huge ocean I like to call my mind. Therefore, I’ll just follow… Continue reading Lost but Found
Cancer
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, I dedicate this essay to anyone who has ever had to deal with cancer, or knew someone who did. Imagine how terrifying it would be to wake up to the thought of whether today is the last day you’ll be able to watch the sunrise at dawn, or… Continue reading Cancer