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Birthday Rant! 🚨
So now I’m 39. Now what?
Where should I be? What should I be doing?
With time, I’ve realized I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. Not chasing the next thing, not measuring against the world’s pace… just being
In a world where “normal” feels far away, and security feels rare, I’ve come to understand something - which became my message to my younger self
Happiness and sadness will always come and go,But peace — true peace — is the greatest blessing of all.
My life is richer because of the people around me — Family by blood and by choice. In my hardest moments, it’s their love — and my own voice, That keeps me grounded and reminds me who I am.
I won’t have all the answers, and that’s okay. I’ll grow, I’ll love, I’ll lose, I’ll heal — And in the end, I’ll find my way back to me.
Happy birthday to me.
Here’s to more love, more lessons, More laughter, more grace —
And above all, more peace.

Hosting my first supper club in Dubai was truly unforgettable — and doing it with “This Is Me” made it even more meaningful. This supper club has always been my way of sharing a piece of myself — a journey through food, memories, and identity. But what made this night so special wasn’t just the chance to tell my story — it was hearing yours, and watching new connections form not just with me (which I’m deeply grateful for), but between each of you as well.

Even after 10+ years of hosting in Egypt, stepping into a new space, a new city, brings a kind of energy that’s completely its own. A heartfelt thank you to - my right hand; not only in the kitchen, but in life, for choosing to be here — she’s been by my side since we first brought This Is Me to life in Cairo, and she understands just how personal this one is. And to , thank you for organizing it all so beautifully.

Here’s to many more nights of connection, reflection, and of course — really, really good food. I can’t wait for what’s next.