Bayan Kareem
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Nostalgic Songs and Long Drives.
It is summer 2017. I am in Los Angeles, California at my big sister’s wedding. She and her husband are performing their first dance to “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran. As I watch them, I feel so much happiness and gratitude. It feels incredible to finally see the big smile on my sister’s face and the joy in her eyes, especially after everything she has been through this past year. A few days later, on my long drive out of the state, I replay her first dance song and recount the beautiful memories we just made. To this day, whenever I hear “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran, I am transferred back into that moment, in that beautiful ballroom, with tears of happiness rolling down my cheeks.
By Bayan Kareem5 years ago in Families
A Friendly Stranger
The pitter-patter of the rain against the windows created a calm atmosphere in the almost empty café. Bethany was the only waitress working tonight and since there were no customers, she was sitting at an empty table. Dominic, the chef, was in the kitchen and Alex, the cashier, was scrolling on his phone behind the counter. Bethany looked out at the rain and gave a quiet sigh. It had been weeks since she had been feeling sad and numb. Looking out at the gloomy rain and dark sky, she felt more hopeless than ever. She tried to shake the thought.
By Bayan Kareem5 years ago in Families
