It’s getting dark outside. I lay on my sofa nestled under a throw blanket. I am lost in my thoughts and old episodes of Scrubs. My apartment is warm and cozy. I am comfortable while munching on a bag of chips. My phone rings. I look at the phone and contemplate picking up. It vibrates and dances across the table. I pick it up before it falls off. “Asaalamu alaikummmmm girl, what’s up?” I say while smiling down the phone.... Read more