Nafisa Siddiqi (Miracle’s writer)
It is quite an interesting challenge to write about oneself. It is the task of exploring the whole amazing world about oneself. I am Nafisa Siddiqui, who’s heart lies in both Pakistan and British Columbia, Canada. Though I am now a proud Canadian my parents were from Lucknow India ,who settled in Karachi after partition. I studied in Nazareth college Hyderabad, and graduated in Science from Sindh University, Hyderabad, Pakistan. My dream was to become a doctor, a dream that sadly never came true. I am a certified aromatherapist and natural care consultant from Douglas College Vancouver. By profession I am an enthusiastic all rounder. I was a teacher in Pakistan College Sharjah, U.A.E. I was not only loved by my students but respected by their parents. I was a well known fashion designer in Karachi Pakistan, representing Pakistani women on international levels. I was running my own boutique before moving to Canada. I also worked with Dr. Azam as a drug addiction councilor for couple of years in Karachi. As a writer I write stories and poetry in Urdu and Articles in English about history, political and common social issues that we are faced with in our day to day lives. I got married and was blessed with four kids. Typically in our culture a women’s life is done after marriage, especially a mother of four kids, but not for me. Every new day I find a new me waiting to do something new, exploring my inner self. I never stick to old ideas but I hold past experiences close to my heart, as well as my failure and my stumbles. I have always been determined not to repeat any mistake. I raise my bar higher for life challenges after every defeat, always planting my feet firmly on the ground and my desire to find my hidden talents unfazed. I have worn many hats in my life, a writer, debater, teacher, councilor, designer, therapist and the list goes on. One thing I have learned from my life experiences, is that confidence doesn’t come only with your appearance, but it comes from your heart when you realize real value of yourself.