So I finally worked up the courage to order something fun on..
Added 2025-06-22 12:16:32 +0000 UTCSo I finally worked up the courage to order something fun online… you know, a little self-care treat. I triple-checked the “discreet packaging” box and even added a note: "Please no branding, my dad is nosy."
Guess what happened?
It arrived. Neatly sealed. Brown box. Totally harmless-looking. Except... Baba thought it was one of his prayer books from Damascus.
Next thing I know, I hear:
"ZAYNA! What is THIS?!"
I swear my soul left my body.
There he was, standing in the kitchen holding my not-so-holy item like it was a cursed artifact. I tried to grab it and say it was a “massage tool” but he was already quoting Hadiths at me and muttering about Western corruption.
Long story short:
I’m grounded (I’m 26, Baba, come on).
He’s praying extra this week.
I’ve learned to NEVER ship things home again.
But hey... once the coast is clear, that toy’s still getting unboxed. A girl’s gotta relax
