While driving back home the other day, I hit the pavement and messed up the car's axle or meezaneya as we say it.Apart from the tilted steering wheel el7amdillah nothing happened to the car or anyone inside it.
I didn't really know what happened and I didn't know what to do.
So I park the car in a laybay and call my brothers for help. My brothers being my brothers asked me to ignore the message on my dashboard and drive back carefully.
I was still on the phone when a car stopped by and a guy in a beanie cap asked me whether I was waiting for the dawreyya (police) I said no the beanie guys goes like: " I saw you hit the pavement, you better call the police. It's your cars axle that got hit not the tyre nor the rings. Otherwise this will cost you a fortune"
I thank the Fa3el 5air and call the police.
Here is the weird part: you would think the police would answer in a couple of seconds right? Guess what? They don't!
They answered me about 30 seconds later and enjoyed making fun of me and my driving! But that's a different story all together!
Anyways, Nice Beanie Cap guy if you are reading this: You are genuinely nice: I personally wouldn't do such a thing! Thank You !
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Illa el Mujahereen!
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول:
"كل أمتي معافى إلا المجاهرين، وإن من المجاهرة أن يعمل الرجل بالليل عملاً ثم يصبح وقد ستره الله فيقول: يا فلان! عملت البارحة كذا وكذا، وقد بات يستره ربه، ويصبح يكشف ستر الله عليه"
Saturday, March 17, 2007
GoodBye
He was the one who would tell you dirty jokes when he knew he shouldn't have.
He was the one who told you all those funny adventures you wished you could ever have.
And when you were growing older you were embarassed to be seen with him, cause one way or the other he would manage to embarass you.
Today he is gone. And he will be missed.
3ammy, I was never close to you but I always envied my other cousins for knowing you better. I never got to know you and today you leave us to hopefully a better place.
Allah yer7amk ya 3ammy oo ye'3amed roo7ak el janna.
He was the one who told you all those funny adventures you wished you could ever have.
And when you were growing older you were embarassed to be seen with him, cause one way or the other he would manage to embarass you.
Today he is gone. And he will be missed.
3ammy, I was never close to you but I always envied my other cousins for knowing you better. I never got to know you and today you leave us to hopefully a better place.
Allah yer7amk ya 3ammy oo ye'3amed roo7ak el janna.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Mind Games of the Heart
Strike One
She picks up the phone and calls her fiancee and thanks him for the beautiful flowers he sent her that morning. He denies sending her anything. She asks him to stop joking and appreciates his "romantic gesture". He reassures her that he did not send her anything. Sounding confused she tells him that she got flowers and assumed it was him and innocently hangs up.
The things that strikes me as weird in this story is that there were no flowers, the leading actress (as this turned into a story of make believe) made up the whole story to drive her fiancee crazy.
Strike Two
She was walking down the street with her admirer. She knew he had a crush on her. He didn't know she was taken. He looks away for a minute, and there she faints, right into his arms.
Strike Three and She's out!
She picks up the phone and calls her fiancee and thanks him for the beautiful flowers he sent her that morning. He denies sending her anything. She asks him to stop joking and appreciates his "romantic gesture". He reassures her that he did not send her anything. Sounding confused she tells him that she got flowers and assumed it was him and innocently hangs up.
The things that strikes me as weird in this story is that there were no flowers, the leading actress (as this turned into a story of make believe) made up the whole story to drive her fiancee crazy.
Strike Two
She was walking down the street with her admirer. She knew he had a crush on her. He didn't know she was taken. He looks away for a minute, and there she faints, right into his arms.
Strike Three and She's out!
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Voodoo
If I never get married, do not assume it is because of any of the following reasons:
- I do not believe in marriage
- I am not really looking
- I do not think anyone is good enough
- Let's see if someone can sweep me off my feet
- I am not sending the right vibes
- I am not exactly the most sociable person
It's because one of our ex servants/maids/domestic help (whichever is more political correct) threatened to do magic on me so I never get married!!
Istaghfer Allah... that is why Education is a blessing.
Friday, March 02, 2007
I blog, therefore I am
Blog sweet Blog!!!
This February turned out to be one of the busiest times of my life... by my life I mean my work. Because lately my life was work and my work was my life.
This is about to change, I hope.
I made a very late new year's resolution; I will not turn into my dad. My dad turned his job into his life and now that he has retired, he just seems lost.
So the first thing I will do about dejobifying my life is to stop blogging about it, right now! lol
ArabLady: Thanks babe for asking about me.
ClayFuture: I wish I was on vacation!
This February turned out to be one of the busiest times of my life... by my life I mean my work. Because lately my life was work and my work was my life.
This is about to change, I hope.
I made a very late new year's resolution; I will not turn into my dad. My dad turned his job into his life and now that he has retired, he just seems lost.
So the first thing I will do about dejobifying my life is to stop blogging about it, right now! lol
ArabLady: Thanks babe for asking about me.
ClayFuture: I wish I was on vacation!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Cruel Cruel Me
My company had an event at the mall yesterday. Like any other public event, there had to be giveaways.
Freebies come in, my manners go out.
After almost being run over by a crowd of 600 people, I lost my nerves.
I also lost my humanity.
There was a half blind/deaf man in the crowd, he kept on asking me for a goody bag, I had a strict policy, I asked him to wait in the line or hang around till the main attraction was over.
I don't know where the guy went, but he came later on when all the giveaways were over.
And he kept on pointing to his hearing aid. I got so furious at this guy.
How could he use his disability to gain people's sympathy? How could he treat himself this way? I was treating him as an equal , and there he was asking to be treated differently. He wanted me to feel sorry for him, when I was dignifying him !
Yet I feel miserable about the whole situation
Freebies come in, my manners go out.
After almost being run over by a crowd of 600 people, I lost my nerves.
I also lost my humanity.
There was a half blind/deaf man in the crowd, he kept on asking me for a goody bag, I had a strict policy, I asked him to wait in the line or hang around till the main attraction was over.
I don't know where the guy went, but he came later on when all the giveaways were over.
And he kept on pointing to his hearing aid. I got so furious at this guy.
How could he use his disability to gain people's sympathy? How could he treat himself this way? I was treating him as an equal , and there he was asking to be treated differently. He wanted me to feel sorry for him, when I was dignifying him !
Yet I feel miserable about the whole situation
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Your Mailbox is Full
The sticker on the package was kinda funny, especially when you read it in Arabic: Qanooneyan !!!
One thing worth mentioning is that the shipping service at Amazon has never been better! You receive your order within 10 days !!
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Just for Kicks
I got tagged by 3anooda.
Although I have been a blogger/ online diary keeper for a few years now, I think I have done this kind of thing only twice before =/
So this would be my attempt at lightening up a little
What will happen to your e-mail when you die?
what happens to emails when people die?
Did you try once to give the password to someone? If yes, what kind of relation that you have with this person to trust him/her and give him/her the key of your secrets?
No
Your famous nickname among your Friends?
Recently Radz started calling me The Sarcastic.
Your age?
Twenty Something
Your horoscope?
Leo. Roar.
Qualifications?
It's a bachelors degree that personally I don't accredit!
Your character "personality"?
Real.
What travel means to you?
Escape.
What do you purchase?
What kind of a question is it?
Features taken from your dad
His frown
Features taken from your mom
Just my face and character!
The most 6 things you hate
Pathetic, Petty, Vain, Self Centered, Hypocrite Snobs
The most 6 things you love
My books,
DVD Collection,
Sense of humour,
Tolerence,
Chocolate,
Good Food
What computer and Internet mean to you
My gateway to the world.
You would like to pass this tag to
I think I will pass on that.
Although I have been a blogger/ online diary keeper for a few years now, I think I have done this kind of thing only twice before =/
So this would be my attempt at lightening up a little
What will happen to your e-mail when you die?
what happens to emails when people die?
Did you try once to give the password to someone? If yes, what kind of relation that you have with this person to trust him/her and give him/her the key of your secrets?
No
Your famous nickname among your Friends?
Recently Radz started calling me The Sarcastic.
Your age?
Twenty Something
Your horoscope?
Leo. Roar.
Qualifications?
It's a bachelors degree that personally I don't accredit!
Your character "personality"?
Real.
What travel means to you?
Escape.
What do you purchase?
What kind of a question is it?
Features taken from your dad
His frown
Features taken from your mom
Just my face and character!
The most 6 things you hate
Pathetic, Petty, Vain, Self Centered, Hypocrite Snobs
The most 6 things you love
My books,
DVD Collection,
Sense of humour,
Tolerence,
Chocolate,
Good Food
What computer and Internet mean to you
My gateway to the world.
You would like to pass this tag to
I think I will pass on that.
Monday, January 29, 2007
عازبون بلا حدود
This post has been lying in my dashboard as a draft for a couple of weeks now.
Finding this blog; got me to finally post it.
Why should I get married?
What is so wrong with just staying single?
I have a good job, I make a decent living, I can even afford luxury once in a while.
I have a family that loves and supports me -well most of the time-
I have friends who support me when my family does not (lol)
I have my share of freedom, I can always get more of it, but I am not complaining.
So why does everyone think that I need a man to complete me?
And what are the chances that the person I will marry would be able to provide me with a better life?
Mystery: Why do people refer to their partners as their better half?
Better half? huh? but wouldn't that mean that my husband would be my better half and I would be his worse half?
Finding this blog; got me to finally post it.
Why should I get married?
What is so wrong with just staying single?
I have a good job, I make a decent living, I can even afford luxury once in a while.
I have a family that loves and supports me -well most of the time-
I have friends who support me when my family does not (lol)
I have my share of freedom, I can always get more of it, but I am not complaining.
So why does everyone think that I need a man to complete me?
And what are the chances that the person I will marry would be able to provide me with a better life?
Mystery: Why do people refer to their partners as their better half?
Better half? huh? but wouldn't that mean that my husband would be my better half and I would be his worse half?
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Only In Abu Dhabi!
This is an ad for Itha3at el Quran (Quran's Radio Station)!!!!!! - I apologize for the terrible image quality -
I was appalled to see this advertisement all over the city.
If we don't respect our religion, how can we expect others to do so?
Friday, January 12, 2007
Roots
I dreamt of my grandmother last night, the one that passed away several years ago.
She was healthier and younger than I ever remember and she was smiling at me.
I hugged her for what seemed like ages and cried .
I miss my grandma.
I miss them both.
I miss having a big family that cares.
What happens to 9elat era7m when the ra7m remains nomore?
She was healthier and younger than I ever remember and she was smiling at me.
I hugged her for what seemed like ages and cried .
I miss my grandma.
I miss them both.
I miss having a big family that cares.
What happens to 9elat era7m when the ra7m remains nomore?
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Sunday, January 07, 2007
What a wonderful world!
"when you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true" - Alchemist.
I made up my mind. And this time I will stick to my decison. I know I should have done it a while ago but always something or the other was stopping me. I was distressed and I was expecting the worse to happen. I had a terrible night, but I did sleep, in fact I slept right away, I always sleep. But it was a distressed sleep, I kept on having weird dreams, and I woke up several times during the night shivering.
When I woke up this morning, a weird sensation took over me. I felt like someone else, as if whatever happened last night happened to somebody else. I got dressed to work, and I actually felt good. It has been a while since I actually felt good.
I took the plants I bought yesterday and put them in my car. On my way to work, I listened to the Quran CDs purchased the day before that soothed my mood. And when I got to work, I found several empty parking spaces!
I guess the Universe is conspiring to make things for me!
I made up my mind. And this time I will stick to my decison. I know I should have done it a while ago but always something or the other was stopping me. I was distressed and I was expecting the worse to happen. I had a terrible night, but I did sleep, in fact I slept right away, I always sleep. But it was a distressed sleep, I kept on having weird dreams, and I woke up several times during the night shivering.
When I woke up this morning, a weird sensation took over me. I felt like someone else, as if whatever happened last night happened to somebody else. I got dressed to work, and I actually felt good. It has been a while since I actually felt good.
I took the plants I bought yesterday and put them in my car. On my way to work, I listened to the Quran CDs purchased the day before that soothed my mood. And when I got to work, I found several empty parking spaces!
I guess the Universe is conspiring to make things for me!
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Blame it on my youth
Here is the thing:
I love you but I don't want you: You don't love me yet you want me
There is something extremely disturbing in this situation
How else do I feel? In the words of Jamie Cullum:
I love you but I don't want you: You don't love me yet you want me
There is something extremely disturbing in this situation
How else do I feel? In the words of Jamie Cullum:
If I cried a little bit, when first I learned the truth
Don’t blame it on my heart, blame it on my youth
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Strings
Kahani mohabbat ki hai mukhtesar
Gaya dil se phir woh na aaya idher
Yet another song stuck in my head!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Thursday, December 28, 2006
الحقيقة أغرب من الخيال
My Fabricated twisted Version of this twisted news story!
Why Single Emirati Girls are terrified
By Hanan in UAE December 28, 2006
It is a big mistake to venture out at night if you are young, female and unmarried in the UAE.
Fatma M7amad, a university student, let her guard down and paid the price by being kidnapped. Four days after being carried off by a gang of thugs, starved and severely beaten, Fatma found herself married to a man she had never seen before. (oooh that's new!)
Her tears and screams led to beatings, at least until the nuptials were complete. During the marriage ceremony a rope was tied around Fatma's waist in case she disgraced the groom's family by trying to flee. (so kidnapping someone to marry them is not disgraceful enough) But by then, the resistance had been beaten out of her.
In those dark hours, all she wanted was for the nightmare to end, even if it meant being married to a complete stranger. But, like thousands of similarly married Emirati girls, she feared the kidnappers' vengeance. Unwilling to face more beatings, she resigned himself to marriage.
This is marriage season in UAE, and it is a dangerous time for young women. Imaginary Emirati workers say excessive dowry demands by brides has forced the parents of young men to hire men to organise such "shotgun alliances".
Payment of large dowries - banned by law - is widespread in UAE. The groom is expected to shower the bride with a wide range of consumer goods, jewellery and cash .
Activists in UAE said the bride kidnapping system was well honed. Delivery by the "Rasein bel '3a9b contractors" was guaranteed within days. "Fatat jameela mu7tarama thaat 5uleq" are among the top targets.
I repeat this is a work of fiction I don't want readers to think this actually happens in UAE, we have our own problems as it is lol !
Why Single Emirati Girls are terrified
By Hanan in UAE December 28, 2006
It is a big mistake to venture out at night if you are young, female and unmarried in the UAE.
Fatma M7amad, a university student, let her guard down and paid the price by being kidnapped. Four days after being carried off by a gang of thugs, starved and severely beaten, Fatma found herself married to a man she had never seen before. (oooh that's new!)
Her tears and screams led to beatings, at least until the nuptials were complete. During the marriage ceremony a rope was tied around Fatma's waist in case she disgraced the groom's family by trying to flee. (so kidnapping someone to marry them is not disgraceful enough) But by then, the resistance had been beaten out of her.
In those dark hours, all she wanted was for the nightmare to end, even if it meant being married to a complete stranger. But, like thousands of similarly married Emirati girls, she feared the kidnappers' vengeance. Unwilling to face more beatings, she resigned himself to marriage.
This is marriage season in UAE, and it is a dangerous time for young women. Imaginary Emirati workers say excessive dowry demands by brides has forced the parents of young men to hire men to organise such "shotgun alliances".
Payment of large dowries - banned by law - is widespread in UAE. The groom is expected to shower the bride with a wide range of consumer goods, jewellery and cash .
Activists in UAE said the bride kidnapping system was well honed. Delivery by the "Rasein bel '3a9b contractors" was guaranteed within days. "Fatat jameela mu7tarama thaat 5uleq" are among the top targets.
I repeat this is a work of fiction I don't want readers to think this actually happens in UAE, we have our own problems as it is lol !
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