Nahla Bendefaa | نهلة

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That moment when you click submit on a manuscript after months of work

Two women riding a motorcycle in front of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech

Took the most quintessentially Marrakech picture yesterday

Coming home to a moped/vacuumed home everyday this week Keith no effort on my end) has been doing wonders for my mental health and productivity. Best money ever spent

Considering my dogs are a German Shepherd/Husky and a Lab/Husky mixes who shed so much I don't recognize my clothes without dog hair, this is a much needed purchase

The (very cute) culprits in question

We got a new vacuum/mop robot and this is the most excitement our household has seen in weeks

It really is a gift in this field when you get an R&R that makes you think. That makes you read and learn more. That makes you better.

we’re presenting our co-authored paper—currently under review— in defense of descriptive research: social science theory and gatekeeping in mass communication scholarship by @chelseajulian.bsky.social, @jessmaddox.bsky.social, myself & @nahlab.bsky.social

I have been stepping away from X and Bluesky lately—it is liberating but also a bit scary and definitely FOMO-inducing. 🌥️ Just popping in to share some exciting news: my work with @jessmaddox.bsky.social, @chelseajulian.bsky.social, and @nahlab.bsky.social has been accepted to #ICA25! 🎉

Congratulations on the new house and the various work projects! It's nice to see you and the family are doing well!

Up next is a quince coffee cake 👀

Thank you for putting this together!

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A freshly baked galette topped with apple and pear slices

This Thanksgiving was all about quince. I've been thinking about this quince compote my mom used to make for me growing up. So I built these quince apple pear pie & galette with it as the main character. Wish I got better pictures, but these turned out incredible!

Grateful for the opportunity to present alongside, learn from, and engage with incredible scholars at the #NCACreatorPrecon

Aaaah thank you! My last one is tomorrow 🤞🤞

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2 comps exams down, 2 to go.

Ori & Midnight. The best and cuddliest pups.

We recently celebrated a year with Ori and four (4!!!) years with Midnight in the last month!

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Honorable mention

What is one of your comfort movies?

The home visit was a success. Meet Orion.

Honestly the WhatsApp-life might be the most appealing in the midst of *gestures at everything going on* (also, where are GIFs???? I need them)

Also, the approval is technically still pending a home visit so we're not entirely through yet.

We finally got approved to adopt a puppy from a local rescue and I have So. Many. Thoughts. about this process and it's implications in dog ownership culture in the US.

It started raining a little while ago and I honestly got emotional. Freaking finally

Thank you @lailalalami.bsky.social for helping me find my way here!