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The final term is here… and so is the chaos

Swipe through for a day in the life of international teacher in Dubai, as we kick off the last leg of the school year. Spoiler: it wasn’t smooth. By 8am, I felt like I had run a marathon.

The first day back after break hit hard. From snoozed alarms to a to-do list that just won’t quit: being a teacher means there’s no such thing as easing into the final term… it’s full steam ahead! That means jumping straight into deadlines, data, and decisions.

Somehow, both you and your students are simultaneously DONE but absolutely WIRED for the final stretch before summer break.

Amidst the chaos, there’s something grounding about this last term. The reflection. The growth. The tiny wins that remind you why you do this.
It’s the final term, and it’s a sprint.

💖 double tap this post if your first day back was more survival than strategy.
💬 comment with your biggest intention for this final term.
🔁 share this with a teacher friend who needs the reminder: we’re in this together!

What happens when Bangladeshi heritage meets Palestinian resistance in fashion? ✊🏽

You get a garment woven to tell a powerful story.

When I first approached last year about making this piece, it was because I wanted something that unifies shared culture of resistance between Bangladesh and Palestine.

I approached Palestinian friends about this idea too, so that we could create something respectful of Palestinian culture and heritage.

This piece blends elements from both cultures, symbolising two nations tied by struggle, resilience, and unwavering pride.

Bangladesh’s deep green and red flag echoes its fight for independence. Whist, Palestine’s keffiyeh pattern speaks of survival, heritage, and resistance. Made from cotton, it is incredibly comfortable to wear.

From the keffiyeh’s iconic net pattern, symbolising a connection to the sea, to the bold red of Bangladesh’s flag representing the blood of martyrs, every part of this design holds meaning.

Both cultures carry stories of colonialism, revolution, and reclaiming identity. And now, they meet on fabric.

➡️ Swipe to explore the details.
💌 DM Silkandy by Mitu to get your own piece. Part of the sales will be donated to Palestinian families.
✊🏽Wear it with purpose. Wear it with pride.

💬 Tell us in the comments: Which element of this design speaks to you most?

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G'day! What's new? It's been a minute.👋🏼

The last few months have been a bit crazy for me. In the last few months, I:

👩🏽‍🏫 started working again after 1.5 years off and 8 months of looking for a job

🏫 secured a new job that I'll be starting very soon (wish me luck 🫶🏼)

🏡 visited home for the first time with Nova

🧳 broke my fear of flying with a toddler, whether it was interstate or long haul

💫 had a massive learning curve as a parent while in Australia for 6 weeks

🎓 graduated with distinction from my Master's program

🩷 watched Barbie on opening weekend in Sydney with my sister because the movie's release date was delayed in the UAE

Suffice to say May to August has been wild, but I'm grateful I experienced all the things I've experienced.

So, how've you been?
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