Pickled Hawthorn

My knitting journey - a thread

@bus_kerdou Happy birthday. You are awesome!!

Sab jaldi say happy birthday bol dain before the existential crisis and survivors guilt hits me in the face after I leave from work.

@HawkesBay A jain phir!

@misdivided Sold!

Where can I hire a friend who takes good pictures? Asking for me.

@HawkesBay Lunch and a hug 🤗

@misdivided what's the pay like? lunch allowance?

I thought I'd given every format of job interview this year but today was just?!! I was interviewed by an AI bot -_- I don't know what to think about it.

@ideedumz Why

@AnasAlSharif0 Anas Al Sharif & Mohammed Quraiqa bombed after IDF deliberately targeted a journalists’ tent opposite Al-Shifa Hospital. Unlike many Western "journalists", they were true journalists for their fearless steadfastness in reporting the truth. May these images forever haunt Israel.

This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my people, ever since I opened my eyes to life in the alleys and streets of the Jabalia refugee camp. My hope was that Allah would extend my life so I could return with my family and loved ones to our original town of occupied Asqalan (Al-Majdal). But Allah’s will came first, and His decree is final. I have lived through pain in all its details, tasted suffering and loss many times, yet I never once hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification—so that Allah may bear witness against those who stayed silent, those who accepted our killing, those who choked our breath, and whose hearts were unmoved by the scattered remains of our children and women, doing nothing to stop the massacre that our people have faced for more than a year and a half. I entrust you with Palestine—the jewel in the crown of the Muslim world, the heartbeat of every free person in this world. I entrust you with its people, with its wronged and innocent children who never had the time to dream or live in safety and peace. Their pure bodies were crushed under thousands of tons of Israeli bombs and missiles, torn apart and scattered across the walls. I urge you not to let chains silence you, nor borders restrain you. Be bridges toward the liberation of the land and its people, until the sun of dignity and freedom rises over our stolen homeland. I entrust you to take care of my family. I entrust you with my beloved daughter Sham, the light of my eyes, whom I never got the chance to watch grow up as I had dreamed. I entrust you with my dear son Salah, whom I had wished to support and accompany through life until he grew strong enough to carry my burden and continue the mission. I entrust you with my beloved mother, whose blessed prayers brought me to where I am, whose supplications were my fortress and whose light guided my path. I pray that Allah grants her strength and rewards her on my behalf with the best of rewards. I also entrust you with my lifelong companion, my beloved wife, Umm Salah (Bayan), from whom the war separated me for many long days and months. Yet she remained faithful to our bond, steadfast as the trunk of an olive tree that does not bend—patient, trusting in Allah, and carrying the responsibility in my absence with all her strength and faith. I urge you to stand by them, to be their support after Allah Almighty. If I die, I die steadfast upon my principles. I testify before Allah that I am content with His decree, certain of meeting Him, and assured that what is with Allah is better and everlasting. O Allah, accept me among the martyrs, forgive my past and future sins, and make my blood a light that illuminates the path of freedom for my people and my family. Forgive me if I have fallen short, and pray for me with mercy, for I kept my promise and never changed or betrayed it. Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance. Anas Jamal Al-Sharif 06.04.2025 This is what our beloved Anas requested to be published upon his martyrdom.

@antifatwa What's one more. And you don't have to go anywhere.

@misdivided Ha! I already have too much stuff and nowhere to go!

Not to brag but I can rock these.

How many insects do you think we have mutated by accidentally microwaving them?

American youtuber Rachel Anne Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, expresses her deep sadness on the situation of the starving Gaza children, appealing to the world to save them, following UN report that 14,000 children are at risk of death.

Last night Israel killed 80 children in 51 minutes

@novocainerush Congratulations 🎉

In personal news, I got married to the most handsome, sweetest man in the world alhamdolillah. Thought I'd write something cocky like he's lucky to have me etc but it's the opposite fr. I feel like the luckiest woman ever. Make dua for us 🤗

@cordonblues09 @mzaheer88 I'm sorry 😔 pls forgive 😔

@cordonblues09 Crack it on @mzaheer88 's head.

@geronimouh BDS for Palestine 100% for sure. I meant there are other causes for boycotts as well.

@misdivided It is the most authentic one

I've done zero self-care in a few years. Someone asked me to drop my skincare so they can buy me something as a gift and I have no idea what to say? Magic (tap) water for washing my face? Help!

@geronimouh BDS is not the only boycott list :)

@misdivided Theyre on the BDS list?

@znxrz True. True. Thanks for the idea!