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The New Quarantine Life

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21 st September, Day 3, Semester 5! It has been over 6 months since our lives stopped – But not exactly. February 29 th , 2020, the government of Pakistan announced shutting down of all educational institutions of Pakistan. This meant a long never ending holiday for me! Yaay! This was the first time ever I was staying at home with nothing due. I wasn’t supposed to go anywhere, I didn’t have any assignments due, and most importantly I didn’t have to leave the comfort of my bed! Best days of my life had just started. Two weeks later, my university announced the commencement of online classes. Our attendance policy was relaxed, so we all laughed! The fun had already begun. Managed through the rest of the semester online with dozing off in half of my 10 am classes while taking the rest of the classes in every possible room at my home – even the rest rooms. One month down and the fun had started to fade. All the food eateries were shut down and there was a weird tension created aro
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The Importance of Staying Positive!

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I am sure we have all had times where we felt like banging our heads on the wall, and it simply seemed impossible to stay positive in difficult situations. Be it not getting the permission to attend a friend’s birthday party or having a friend turn her back around you, situations like these deem impossible to think positive and hence, we rather start finding fault in ourselves. Every time I feel down or go through any problems, I’ve heard my dad saying ‘’think positive!’’. Not only did I find his words repetitive, I never bothered to pay attention to whatever he said. Mostly because I knew it never really helped and wasn’t effective. I mean, how can staying positive fix things, right? But in reality, this isn’t how life works, and staying positive, can do wonder! Such are the times when we really need to pull ourselves together and stay positive! But how’d I define staying positive as? Positive thinking is an attitude that drives you to anticipate good and desired outcomes. Pos
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Top 5 must try Chocolate Brands in Pakistan!

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Picture by www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk Did you just get ditched by your friend? Or is your sweet tooth calling? Being a chocoholic, my heart can never have enough of chocolates. Hence, here are my all-time favourite must try chocolates, that you cannot resist. Cadbury Dairy Milk Isn’t this the world famous chocolate and, I ask why wouldn’t it be? The chocolate is known for its smooth, tempting and creamy look that calls you towards it. In addition to its unforgettable taste, it goes easy on your pocket, so if you’re as broke as I am and is still undeniably addicted to chocolates, this acts like a hero to calm your sudden chocolate cravings. Available on almost every store in Pakistan, this is your to-go mood changer. Picture by  www.cadbury.co.uk   Lindt   If you haven’t yet tried Lindt, you aren’t t one of us; the sweet-toothed community. Nevertheless, it’s better late than never. Lindt is one of the most top notch, famous Belgian chocolate, known for its cultural background and
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The Best Burger places in Karachi - 2020

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Do you also have an undeniable love for burgers? We know you have the same obsession like we do for the juicy and meaty burgers. Hence, we have finally made our list of the best burgers place in Karachi. These burgers are tried and tested for the minor details, and indeed very close to our heart. We might not have the same taste buds, but these burgers will leave you mouthful with only one thing to say, “Yum!” We have kept the list short so don’t forget to keep a checklist!          Burger O Clock Nothing beats their juicy, meaty patty. A perfect blend of spices that brings out the flavor of every ingredient. Soft and fresh buns, wrapped around melted cheese make the perfect combination for a go-to burger. With a market competitive price, and more than usual serving size, Burger O Clock indeed rules the hearts of many. Their best burger for us is the Crunchos Burger which is a combination of Nachos, Cheese Patty, and a choice of Grilled Chicken / Beef patty, combined with
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How to improve your freestyle writing skills

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I’m often asked that what motivated me to write. How I found myself scribbling into words that sometimes did not even make any sense or how I would randomly pick up my phone and start typing; the muse that I couldn’t afford losing.   Writing to me is like a way of expression - A feeling you get after indulging yourself into words, where slowly it starts to make just the right sense. Or maybe, writing allows me to fly; freely like a bird, chirping.   Flying into the invisible where I don’t find any limit. A place where I speak and scream but there’s no one to shut me out – it’s that beautiful feeling of being empowered. Another question I am asked is if I ever feel vulnerable and judged? And honestly, sure I do. It sometimes feel like I’m exposing a part of myself that is just hidden behind a few rhyming rhetorical words, but I strongly believe freedom comes with expression. Writing is Art. And I kid you not, some people won’t understand art unless they put some part of themselve
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Places to visit in Karachi

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The city of lights and its life! Karachi; meri jaan. Picture by pakiholic.com Don’t we all wish to roam around the streets of Karachi but sometimes wonder where to go? It might look like Karachi has limited entertainment options. Hence, we have carefully customized a list for top places to visit in Karachi. This list is very close to heart, it has all those places that are not only family entertainment points in Karachi, but also highlight the diversity and culture of Karachi. 1      TDF Ghar Keeping the heritage alive, TDF Ghar is a renovated house of the 1930’s. Hanjiani Hanifa Bai’s Ghar is renovated by The Dawood Foundation, ensuring the culture and art of the place is preserved into the place. The Ghar is now open to the general public providing a learning space for everyone with a basic ticket to upkeep the development of the place.   Picture by  dawoodfoundation.org/tdf-ghar/ TDF Ghar is one of the top places to visit in Karachi since it reminds us of our roots, all
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid - Review 2020

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Don’t we all have the hardest time deciding which products to try for our skin? Changing weather and changing skin types, makes it so difficult to keep a routine. I recently got my hands on the new Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid skincare series, and I kid you not, it’s everything you need to maintain the fresh, dewy skin! The ingredients of the Neutrogena Hydro Boost series include Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Olive extracts that are all vital for keeping the skin healthy! They are also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic, and hence suitable for sensitive skin. Hyaluronic acid is famously known for locking in the moisture in your face, reducing redness and also proves as anti-aging. Hence, adding hyaluronic acid in your skincare routine ensures that your skin stays healthy and plum, fights acne and does not let your skin feel dry! There are numerous products in this series, yet however   Cleansing Gel ,   Water Gel for Dry Skin , and Multivitamin Booster Face Serum are
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