Mira Matar

This year is transitioning into the next. One looks back. Learns, and appreciates. One looks forward. Envisions, before executing. Taking heed of learnings from those who live how you want to, can help fast-track your path to such outcomes. Seriously. Ending this year, And beginning the next, With inordinate appreciation. First of all, for my life partner Ulyana. Equally, for the three blessings: Dunia, Mira, and Adam Karim. Simultaneously, for the family (included here are the in-laws of my siblings), for the genuine friends, and for the clients whom I have helped (& who've inturn shaped who I have become). The opportunity to even be alive is exactly that: An Opportunity! 💗💗💗 PS: It was your Uncle Coyne's birthday today. An exceptional human being, with a deep care for the welfare of others, my brother-in-law's is a contributor to both family and the community. He assumes leadership in both contexts. Coyne is go-getter. And he's always taking others along with h...

The Lindy Effect doesn't apply to humans.  We expect to go on, and on, and on. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Life is not eternal; and that it what makes the opportunity to be alive so precious. 💓💓💓 Mum and I went on our first date 5 years ago today. Our song has continued to be sung since then. And plan for many an anniversary to come. No day can ever be taken for granted though. Birthdays are special individual milestones in life. And today was your maternal Grandmother's birthday. Whilst we weren't in the same physical space today, connection was made virtually... And the beauty of shared moments from recent times, are reflected in the below snaps with you, your brother, and with all of us... News came in today of a less positive note than the above. It was the flipside of the upside in life. One of your Great-uncles passed away today. Muhammad was one of your paternal Grandmother's two younger brothers. And he was someone that she adores, and felt e...

Soon after waking. In the lounge room. The only light, apart from the two of you glowing, came from the New Year's tree. You soon began interacting with it. Before heading outdoors.. Strolling with Mum. Beautiful Bro. Back indoors.. With vivaciousness alive and well. Halves of the halves that make up you and your brother. That handsome little fella woke up as the burgers arrived. Once at a new location, And once again needing to get rugged up, You insisted that this time you'd wear my beanie! Looking solid! Having been told that this mannequin was a man who'd fallen over.... You went over and offered help, And you suggested that he first get up. Us.  Next to Lenin Square. 💗💗💗

Man time. Wild orange juice. Game. Observe. Match. Fresh air coolness. The New Year's special, finally standing. Let the decorating begin! (t.b.c. ☺) 💓💓💓

Suds and foam. That's what I am talking about! We met with our young doctor friends: Sasha and Yulia. Natasha and Mira connected; As we passed her florist. The young doctors practised a little parenting. Before lunch. What good is a waterfall, If you can't interact with it!? AK woke up. And received extra attention from the girls. Bye for now. 💓💓💓

One of you.. Another of you.. None of you! 😊 The boys got some cool air: Whilst the girls shot off to shop. Finally! A stand.. for the 'natural' New Year's tree in the waiting. Captured enjoying one of our daily rituals. 💓💓💓

Seeing AK off, as he was dressed and ready. He and Mum stepped out. We popped out a little later. We joined forces again at a local mall. Garlic bread from this particular spot is irresistible to you. AK gave the same production a taste. Pre-bedtime sharing. 💓💓💓

Dearest George.. Honorary Uncle to you and your siblings.. Reached a very special milestone today: his first half century! Great that we all got to video chat with him. Having been online earlier, with warmth abounding, We stepped out, 'offline', into the cool, eve-of-Christmas air. AK's smile matched the day; His 8 month milestone was safely reached. 💗💗💗

Entering a new day. 3 generations in the playroom. Full of joy, after a feed. Enjoying a feed and some fun. A gift from Mum, honouring the day that we met: exactly 5 years ago today! Incredibly thoughtful. 💖💖💖