If we were having coffee...

Hello Poetteers,

I saw Jamie from The Perpetual Page Turner do this kind of blog post a few times and decided to follow after her.

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you I read BESTEST. RAMADAN. EVER. I loved seeing the main character with her struggles and friendships. I could relate to her. I gave the story 5 stars.

I'm also currently reading Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic. I don't know how I feel about it yet.

If we were having coffee… I’d tell you how much I dislike that winter is finally settling in. But I'm happy the school break is over and I'm back in a quiet home.

If we were having coffee… I’d tell you that I want to and am starting to cut back on social media. I didn't delete my accounts in case I want to come back but I did log myself out and delete the apps off of my phone.

If we were having coffee…I’d tell you that I'm loving my new and improved evening routine. It is a time of the phone and internet. It is my reading and relaxing time.

If we were having coffee... I'd tell you my second poetry book, Her Olives, is turning two on Feb 13th! I would love to see pictures of you reading it. You can share it on any social media with #FidasOlives.

Thank you,

Fida

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