We just received our business cards today and my heart is broken!
The colors were totally wrong and AIESEC in Egypt is the "International Platform for young paople to discover and develop their potential"
GRRR - I am sooo Pissed!!
So now we can't hand out those ones :S - how can i be on the global communications team and have the WRONG LOGO!
It's like having a phone that says Mokia, or going to Pizza Hot and MacDonaaalds.
I am sad :(
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Friday, August 26, 2005
Live from India I
So I am Finally in INDIA!!
YAAY!
So we left Egypt Tuesday night to Amaan, where your 21 hour transit became a 25 hour transit!!
Luckily Royal Jordanian Airlines were Angels and gave us a hotel! We got to tour the city for 3 hours. Jordanians were really nice to us, and some of them were really hot!!
In the Airport we waited for like 5 hours for our plane since it was delayed so we spent our time singing, and entertaining/annoying (however u wana look at it) our fellow passangers!
Surprizingly there were many Israeli's in Jordan - we sat next to quite a few - chatted with them for a while.
We also talked to a friendly indian woman who was surprized at how happy and jolly we were despite of that delay. She of course did not know how much we had been through to get to india!
SO after a long plane ride - not interesting at all, no turbulences at all - much to my dimay!
We arrive at the Airport and again surprisingly the Congress Committee IS ACTUALLY WAITING FOR US!! yaaay!! good job there boys!
We exchanged all our money and walked around with humungous stacks of money - IT FELT GREAT!!
My first surpize was that people drive on the other side of the road, it totally slipped my mind. I realize that i cam totally unprepared for this country, i had no time.
The weird thing is that all those cows in the street did not strike me as odd at all. I didn't notice them untill someone pointed them out.
when i looked outside my window it felt like i am still in Egypt, but in the smaller poorer cities like banha and the oasis and those places.
The women in their sari's are really cute, i think i may get one!
I slept for most of everything in the trip - in the hotel, on the plane, on the floor waiting for the bus, on the bus! and everyone was soo jealous of me. Comon i haven't slept in ages - i need some sleep sometime.
Indian time is worse than Egyptian time! can you imagine that?! the bus was meant to be leave at 1:30 and it left at 3:00!! in egypt you'd be 30 mins late, and hour tops - but 1.5?!
so you ask indians how long does the bus ride take and they say 3 to 5 hours! 3 to 5 hours?!! it's either 3 3and a half 4 4 and a half or five!! not from 3 to 5?! i found that funny.
I was talking to one indian frriend a minute ago and he is in AIESEC Switzerland now - amit
and he went to visit his family. so i asked him how far away they are from here he said 8 to 10 hours!! so i HAD to laugh!! 2 hours approximations are funny! so he commented " oh well i guess i am back on indian timing haha"
Now the conference site is breath taking!! it's huge! and very nice. The rooms are really nice with everything you can think of. Also there are gardens, pools and a beautiful scenery.
There are also monkeys!! Today while attedning one of the sessions i glanced out of the window and saw a monkey walking around. Quite interesting. On my window door it says do not open as there are monkeys outside. Now that was a surprize!
The food is okay - a bit too spiciy for my taste but bearable.
Sofar things are great!
that's it for now!
YAAY!
So we left Egypt Tuesday night to Amaan, where your 21 hour transit became a 25 hour transit!!
Luckily Royal Jordanian Airlines were Angels and gave us a hotel! We got to tour the city for 3 hours. Jordanians were really nice to us, and some of them were really hot!!
In the Airport we waited for like 5 hours for our plane since it was delayed so we spent our time singing, and entertaining/annoying (however u wana look at it) our fellow passangers!
Surprizingly there were many Israeli's in Jordan - we sat next to quite a few - chatted with them for a while.
We also talked to a friendly indian woman who was surprized at how happy and jolly we were despite of that delay. She of course did not know how much we had been through to get to india!
SO after a long plane ride - not interesting at all, no turbulences at all - much to my dimay!
We arrive at the Airport and again surprisingly the Congress Committee IS ACTUALLY WAITING FOR US!! yaaay!! good job there boys!
We exchanged all our money and walked around with humungous stacks of money - IT FELT GREAT!!
My first surpize was that people drive on the other side of the road, it totally slipped my mind. I realize that i cam totally unprepared for this country, i had no time.
The weird thing is that all those cows in the street did not strike me as odd at all. I didn't notice them untill someone pointed them out.
when i looked outside my window it felt like i am still in Egypt, but in the smaller poorer cities like banha and the oasis and those places.
The women in their sari's are really cute, i think i may get one!
I slept for most of everything in the trip - in the hotel, on the plane, on the floor waiting for the bus, on the bus! and everyone was soo jealous of me. Comon i haven't slept in ages - i need some sleep sometime.
Indian time is worse than Egyptian time! can you imagine that?! the bus was meant to be leave at 1:30 and it left at 3:00!! in egypt you'd be 30 mins late, and hour tops - but 1.5?!
so you ask indians how long does the bus ride take and they say 3 to 5 hours! 3 to 5 hours?!! it's either 3 3and a half 4 4 and a half or five!! not from 3 to 5?! i found that funny.
I was talking to one indian frriend a minute ago and he is in AIESEC Switzerland now - amit
and he went to visit his family. so i asked him how far away they are from here he said 8 to 10 hours!! so i HAD to laugh!! 2 hours approximations are funny! so he commented " oh well i guess i am back on indian timing haha"
Now the conference site is breath taking!! it's huge! and very nice. The rooms are really nice with everything you can think of. Also there are gardens, pools and a beautiful scenery.
There are also monkeys!! Today while attedning one of the sessions i glanced out of the window and saw a monkey walking around. Quite interesting. On my window door it says do not open as there are monkeys outside. Now that was a surprize!
The food is okay - a bit too spiciy for my taste but bearable.
Sofar things are great!
that's it for now!
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Salaam re-cap
So after the second year of the Salaam Program running, I have concluded that I may like the old salaam trainees better, but I have learned more from the new ones.
I learned more about my country, about AIESECers and about Americans.
The most interesting thing was the Jewish/Israeli issue that came up, as we had a few trainees that were either Jewish or Israeli.
Since I communicated with State Security about our situation I have realized that our government is not as closed minded as I thought it would be. No extra special procedures have been done for the Israeli and Jewish trainees. It was the same old thing. They were also more flexible with them going to Israel and the Westbank then previous years. One interesting comment I received when we informed them that they will be going to the Westbank, they said " westbank is Israel"
But in a nutshell, things went smoothly. My only problem was that most trainees were not very helpful in the process of communicating their travel schedule - which is a mean for us to guarantee their safety and to keep the officials updated about our activities to maintain their support.(that needed to be done for all trainees regardless of origin, religion or nationality).
The other interesting thing was seeing and hearing how people react to meeting and dealing with Jews or Israel's - it was just like I expected. And it proved that educated people are not necessarily cultured people.
Mixing the word Jewish and Israeli did not only happen with us Egyptians - but it happened when the trainees threw a Jewish dinner serving Jewish food. Sadly I couldn't attend as I was visiting my parents.
I wonder though - is there Muslim food? or Christian food? How come I have never tasted them !!
I have interacted very little with the Americans here, mostly because whenever I visited them I felt welcome by only a couple of individuals. But this little interaction gave me a better insight of what Americans are like.
Last year I thought they were amazing - and I was dying to go visit all of them in the US.
This year gave me a more realistic view.
I learned more about my country, about AIESECers and about Americans.
The most interesting thing was the Jewish/Israeli issue that came up, as we had a few trainees that were either Jewish or Israeli.
Since I communicated with State Security about our situation I have realized that our government is not as closed minded as I thought it would be. No extra special procedures have been done for the Israeli and Jewish trainees. It was the same old thing. They were also more flexible with them going to Israel and the Westbank then previous years. One interesting comment I received when we informed them that they will be going to the Westbank, they said " westbank is Israel"
But in a nutshell, things went smoothly. My only problem was that most trainees were not very helpful in the process of communicating their travel schedule - which is a mean for us to guarantee their safety and to keep the officials updated about our activities to maintain their support.(that needed to be done for all trainees regardless of origin, religion or nationality).
The other interesting thing was seeing and hearing how people react to meeting and dealing with Jews or Israel's - it was just like I expected. And it proved that educated people are not necessarily cultured people.
Mixing the word Jewish and Israeli did not only happen with us Egyptians - but it happened when the trainees threw a Jewish dinner serving Jewish food. Sadly I couldn't attend as I was visiting my parents.
I wonder though - is there Muslim food? or Christian food? How come I have never tasted them !!
I have interacted very little with the Americans here, mostly because whenever I visited them I felt welcome by only a couple of individuals. But this little interaction gave me a better insight of what Americans are like.
Last year I thought they were amazing - and I was dying to go visit all of them in the US.
This year gave me a more realistic view.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Life - or something like it
So lately I figured out why people disappear once they start work.
I have now slipped back into my much anticipated routine of working from 9am till 10 pm!
with AIESEC and Ericsson there's always something to do.
Lately things have been quite crazy though. Too much work and no play!
I am in desperate need of a good laugh - but neither kaitlin, nor shady nor poo are here.
I am looking for my own place.
Also I am planning to go to India next week, still having trouble with the Airline as the Travel agent screwed us over big time.
It's voting time in Egypt, and sadly if I go to India I will not get to vote, as I will be missing my First presidential Elections and that means I have to wait for 6 more years for the next one.
I do not know what I want more - go to India, or vote!
But since my vote won't be counted, I guess India is the priority.
I would also be missing my graduation - which takes place on the 31st of August. So that's for the cap and gown I will never see. It would have been nice to be there, especially since my name will be the second name called in my class :) would have been a nice memory
Sometimes I think AIESEC asks too much of you.
Cairo is a chaos, I finally know my way a little better and can get myself to work without getting lost.
After IC I am planning to go have a retreat in Hurghada in September. Probably gona go solo for that one!
This summer I have become Tan-less! I have not been to the beach once! But I am now allergic to the crowd, which makes the beach a no-go for me.
That's all from louly's corner - now I will go back to my mega-ass to do list for the day.
I have now slipped back into my much anticipated routine of working from 9am till 10 pm!
with AIESEC and Ericsson there's always something to do.
Lately things have been quite crazy though. Too much work and no play!
I am in desperate need of a good laugh - but neither kaitlin, nor shady nor poo are here.
I am looking for my own place.
Also I am planning to go to India next week, still having trouble with the Airline as the Travel agent screwed us over big time.
It's voting time in Egypt, and sadly if I go to India I will not get to vote, as I will be missing my First presidential Elections and that means I have to wait for 6 more years for the next one.
I do not know what I want more - go to India, or vote!
But since my vote won't be counted, I guess India is the priority.
I would also be missing my graduation - which takes place on the 31st of August. So that's for the cap and gown I will never see. It would have been nice to be there, especially since my name will be the second name called in my class :) would have been a nice memory
Sometimes I think AIESEC asks too much of you.
Cairo is a chaos, I finally know my way a little better and can get myself to work without getting lost.
After IC I am planning to go have a retreat in Hurghada in September. Probably gona go solo for that one!
This summer I have become Tan-less! I have not been to the beach once! But I am now allergic to the crowd, which makes the beach a no-go for me.
That's all from louly's corner - now I will go back to my mega-ass to do list for the day.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
:)
After a 2 of the longest busiest craziest hectic weeks - right before I switch into my Weekend mode I came across this:
"Thoughts from Gannat : Since I came here some of my perceptions about issues in life have been changing & I would like to share one of those with you, I'm an average Egyptian person that was raised seeing Rafet el hagan we Gom3a el Shawal knowing that Israel is a sort of enemy because of the Sinai war & the current problems with Palestinian & Jewish in general was associated with Israel But here I have met a Jewish person which is my boss & really she have changed my perception of all Jewish people she is a very nice, understanding, intelligent & professional person I even spend a weekend at her house where she took me in a tour in San Francisco & I really felt the Jewish hospitality & I have learned never to judge a whole group of people according to movies & stories that a person can hear "
Eventhough I did not directly contribute to this person's experience - but just being part of it put a big smile on my face!
One by one we change lives.
Loads of people work to achieve what has just been achieved - one outstanding person would be Suzanne, that super chicka who started all of this!
Hats off to Suzanne!
"Thoughts from Gannat : Since I came here some of my perceptions about issues in life have been changing & I would like to share one of those with you, I'm an average Egyptian person that was raised seeing Rafet el hagan we Gom3a el Shawal knowing that Israel is a sort of enemy because of the Sinai war & the current problems with Palestinian & Jewish in general was associated with Israel But here I have met a Jewish person which is my boss & really she have changed my perception of all Jewish people she is a very nice, understanding, intelligent & professional person I even spend a weekend at her house where she took me in a tour in San Francisco & I really felt the Jewish hospitality & I have learned never to judge a whole group of people according to movies & stories that a person can hear "
Eventhough I did not directly contribute to this person's experience - but just being part of it put a big smile on my face!
One by one we change lives.
Loads of people work to achieve what has just been achieved - one outstanding person would be Suzanne, that super chicka who started all of this!
Hats off to Suzanne!
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Another Super Chicka!
Now here's a Chicka who kicks some great ass!!
http://freedomforegyptians.blogspot.com/
May I just say - what Nancy Agram did, going to Sharm and checking up on the victims and trying in her line of work to help out those who are suffering make me like her even more!!
She Rocks Big Time!
Politicians get together and talk - others take active steps.
So here's for 5 more years of talking, talking and even more talking!
http://freedomforegyptians.blogspot.com/
May I just say - what Nancy Agram did, going to Sharm and checking up on the victims and trying in her line of work to help out those who are suffering make me like her even more!!
She Rocks Big Time!
Politicians get together and talk - others take active steps.
So here's for 5 more years of talking, talking and even more talking!
Presidents of Egypt!
Yesterday i looked at the newspaper! I know i said i won't do that anymore but i couldn't help it.
This week candidates from all over Egypt are putting themselves forward to run for the Presedential Elections.
At some point I managed to live a lie and assume there is a fair Election here - and i got really excited about seeing how they will campagin and how i can attend all their speeches and hear about their plans.
But living in La La Land hardly ever lasts - you can ask Bob Marley!
There are 9 candidates sofar! 7 from Parties - and 2 Independent.
Sofar the race is still starting!
Though i usually like to know the ending of a movie beforehand - in this drama, i wish the ending was at least unknown, and at most different.
This week candidates from all over Egypt are putting themselves forward to run for the Presedential Elections.
At some point I managed to live a lie and assume there is a fair Election here - and i got really excited about seeing how they will campagin and how i can attend all their speeches and hear about their plans.
But living in La La Land hardly ever lasts - you can ask Bob Marley!
There are 9 candidates sofar! 7 from Parties - and 2 Independent.
Sofar the race is still starting!
Though i usually like to know the ending of a movie beforehand - in this drama, i wish the ending was at least unknown, and at most different.
Saturday, July 30, 2005
A first!
On thursday i made my first purchase as a working woman!
my first salary - half of which was spent on the first day - was AWESOME!!
I got myself a brand new blowdryer!! nothing fancy but i am so happy with it.
yayayaaaaay!
my first salary - half of which was spent on the first day - was AWESOME!!
I got myself a brand new blowdryer!! nothing fancy but i am so happy with it.
yayayaaaaay!
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Hate the news
I hate the news now!
I used to be addicted to reading the newspaper, watching CNN and checking all the websites that are related to news.
Since I read the constitutional amendment a few months back, it felt offended - I found it to be mocking my intelligence.
That is when I stopped reading local newspapers, it reminded me of how my country treats me like I am an idiot.
But my interest in international news was still ongoing.
This past month though I feel the news is bombarding us with London attacks, abducted ambassadors, bombs in London again, turkey, Egypt, and so many more.
And every time I read the news it just gets me depressed.
The first two attacks left me furious, and angry. But after that the rest left me just plain sad.
So my hate towards the news is growing by the second.
I wish I could stop reading the news!
I used to be addicted to reading the newspaper, watching CNN and checking all the websites that are related to news.
Since I read the constitutional amendment a few months back, it felt offended - I found it to be mocking my intelligence.
That is when I stopped reading local newspapers, it reminded me of how my country treats me like I am an idiot.
But my interest in international news was still ongoing.
This past month though I feel the news is bombarding us with London attacks, abducted ambassadors, bombs in London again, turkey, Egypt, and so many more.
And every time I read the news it just gets me depressed.
The first two attacks left me furious, and angry. But after that the rest left me just plain sad.
So my hate towards the news is growing by the second.
I wish I could stop reading the news!
Saturday, July 16, 2005
A little honesty could work
So last night I am going out with a few friends. We were supposed to meet at 9:15.
Naturally I was late, for no good reason.
I arrived there at 10:45 and on the way I kept thinking of excuses for my being late, and I decided to try a new approach.
Upon my arrival I told them " I wish I had a better excuse for being late, but I am egyptian"
Surprizingly everyone found it quite amusing so they laughed and I was off the hook.
Sometimes honesty is the best way huh?
Naturally I was late, for no good reason.
I arrived there at 10:45 and on the way I kept thinking of excuses for my being late, and I decided to try a new approach.
Upon my arrival I told them " I wish I had a better excuse for being late, but I am egyptian"
Surprizingly everyone found it quite amusing so they laughed and I was off the hook.
Sometimes honesty is the best way huh?
Monday, July 11, 2005
Al Salaamu Aleikom
On my daily Metro/Subway/Underground/Tube ride which lasts a minimum of 40 minutes per day, today for the first time i thought - what if this was the last Metro ride i will have.
Images of people trapped in this sardine-like train, and explosions came into my mind, leaving me sadder than ever about what the world is coming to.
And for the first time I will say the following words while thinking about what they actually mean instead of repeating them automatically:
Al Salaamu Aleikom - may peace be with you
Images of people trapped in this sardine-like train, and explosions came into my mind, leaving me sadder than ever about what the world is coming to.
And for the first time I will say the following words while thinking about what they actually mean instead of repeating them automatically:
Al Salaamu Aleikom - may peace be with you
Monday, June 27, 2005
AIESEC Egypt Office is a few days away from welcoming any visitors!
Today was my first day in the AIESEC Egypt office. The day started with my sandals being torn.
But that did not affect my amazing mood! if it's one thing that gets me thirlled is taking something that is crappy and turn it into something awesome!
So that is my quest!
So our office now has a bell :) and all the lights and switches are working! how AWESOME!!
Now the next quest is the Air Conditioning, but I am still in the process of seeing whether it is fixable or not. But frankly speaking the office is not as hot as i thought!
and it helps that i picked an excellent spot for my desk :)
The next big bulk is the cleaning, now that person who will clean has my utmost sympathy! but i know it ain't gona be me ha ha
I have only cleaned my desk and organized it - chose a the coolest chair that rocks sort of :)
Another great thing about today is that it's my first day of being healthy! 4 liters of water a day! and my lunch?! TUNA!! and some salad!
who could believe i could be that healthy!
well i will go put all my excitement into something productive - so ta ta for now!
But that did not affect my amazing mood! if it's one thing that gets me thirlled is taking something that is crappy and turn it into something awesome!
So that is my quest!
So our office now has a bell :) and all the lights and switches are working! how AWESOME!!
Now the next quest is the Air Conditioning, but I am still in the process of seeing whether it is fixable or not. But frankly speaking the office is not as hot as i thought!
and it helps that i picked an excellent spot for my desk :)
The next big bulk is the cleaning, now that person who will clean has my utmost sympathy! but i know it ain't gona be me ha ha
I have only cleaned my desk and organized it - chose a the coolest chair that rocks sort of :)
Another great thing about today is that it's my first day of being healthy! 4 liters of water a day! and my lunch?! TUNA!! and some salad!
who could believe i could be that healthy!
well i will go put all my excitement into something productive - so ta ta for now!
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Life.....
So here's a bunch of things that have been going through my mind:
I am unofficially a graduate ( still pending results)
driving in Egypt sucks ass
Southpark overload!
No 1 trainee for this year is Halima - my bet's on her being the new "queen of alex" after the original one left her throne.
moving to cairo sooo soon - excited? scared? i dunno
ashton kutcher is H O T
the next milestone in my life is ......... marriage!! ain't getting there anytime soon
I really hope i get to go to india this summer see Taj Mahal and ride an Elephant!
I am unofficially a graduate ( still pending results)
driving in Egypt sucks ass
Southpark overload!
No 1 trainee for this year is Halima - my bet's on her being the new "queen of alex" after the original one left her throne.
moving to cairo sooo soon - excited? scared? i dunno
ashton kutcher is H O T
the next milestone in my life is ......... marriage!! ain't getting there anytime soon
I really hope i get to go to india this summer see Taj Mahal and ride an Elephant!
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Information Overload!!
Taxes, debit, Marx, Bureaucracy, TB, medicine, rural areas, crime, juvenile delinquency, Marx, Population, 4 Ps, Jujitsu, NPV, Marx, communism, Social suicide, Anomie, Pasrsons, Spencer, division of labor, Marx Marx Marx!
ENOUGH!
after exaclty 2 weeks of CONSTANT examination, my mind is ready to explode! So much info in so little time!
I keep wishing those will be my last exams for some time now, but i have a gut feeling that i failed one class in one major.
And i try being postive about the other major despite of the fact that i blew that 4.0 right out of the window when i picked a fight with my Prof! ( he's a bastard)
But the only thing that puts a smile on my face is that come Thrusday i will be Tanning on the beach in my new tanning oil, with good music and maybe - if i still have my eyesight after all that cramming - that other Dan Brown book.
i have 5 hours till my next exam - and 10 hours till the one after, so blogging is not such a good idea at the moment.
ENOUGH!
after exaclty 2 weeks of CONSTANT examination, my mind is ready to explode! So much info in so little time!
I keep wishing those will be my last exams for some time now, but i have a gut feeling that i failed one class in one major.
And i try being postive about the other major despite of the fact that i blew that 4.0 right out of the window when i picked a fight with my Prof! ( he's a bastard)
But the only thing that puts a smile on my face is that come Thrusday i will be Tanning on the beach in my new tanning oil, with good music and maybe - if i still have my eyesight after all that cramming - that other Dan Brown book.
i have 5 hours till my next exam - and 10 hours till the one after, so blogging is not such a good idea at the moment.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Salaamomania!
Yes it has begun!!
Another summer of Salaamomania!
This time around things are much smoother!
My babies are so excited about the trainees so they have been with them 24/7 ever since they arrived.
And it helps that they are 3 hot girls!! hehe
All of my LC are guys so they are taking goooood care of the Salaam girls :)
I hope they get along well with Purvi..
And for now i am stuck studying for my injustice exams!
Another summer of Salaamomania!
This time around things are much smoother!
My babies are so excited about the trainees so they have been with them 24/7 ever since they arrived.
And it helps that they are 3 hot girls!! hehe
All of my LC are guys so they are taking goooood care of the Salaam girls :)
I hope they get along well with Purvi..
And for now i am stuck studying for my injustice exams!
Monday, May 30, 2005
Salaam Frenzyy!
I have never been the type to have Butterflies in my stomac before an exciting trip, or to cry when a friend is leaving, or to even have this knots inside when you are really sad.
That's why when poo left, i didn't cry much - i teared, but i could have stopped them easily.
Few things make me sad.
Or that's what i thought until last night - i finished my exam and for the past 4 semesters my ritual is to have the day off studying that day - and it usually includes Poo.
Yesterday it was off - but completely poo-free!
and that's when the knots came!
I am somewhat looking forward to the Salaam Frenzy this summer - but i have my doubts, will they be as fun and dorky as kait? will they be as annoying and obnoxious as Scott? will they be as funny and sweet as Eric? as crazy as marianne? as girlie and smilie as Holly?
I guess we will see - partaaaaaaay is on Thursday and i must say kenny is gonna kill us for spashing a considerable sum of our - now not so big - budget for these dudes!
But hey - am still the boss till the 18th! so i might as well enjoy it :P
That's why when poo left, i didn't cry much - i teared, but i could have stopped them easily.
Few things make me sad.
Or that's what i thought until last night - i finished my exam and for the past 4 semesters my ritual is to have the day off studying that day - and it usually includes Poo.
Yesterday it was off - but completely poo-free!
and that's when the knots came!
I am somewhat looking forward to the Salaam Frenzy this summer - but i have my doubts, will they be as fun and dorky as kait? will they be as annoying and obnoxious as Scott? will they be as funny and sweet as Eric? as crazy as marianne? as girlie and smilie as Holly?
I guess we will see - partaaaaaaay is on Thursday and i must say kenny is gonna kill us for spashing a considerable sum of our - now not so big - budget for these dudes!
But hey - am still the boss till the 18th! so i might as well enjoy it :P
Friday, May 27, 2005
Sunday, May 22, 2005
My Political Profile!
So i saw that on Bowman's Blog, and i decided why don't i just see what i am like.
Turns out i am more conservative than i thought - huh?
Your Political Profile |
| Overall: 65% Conservative, 35% Liberal |
| Social Issues: 75% Conservative, 25% Liberal |
| Personal Responsibility: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal |
| Fiscal Issues: 100% Conservative, 0% Liberal |
| Ethics: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal |
| Defense and Crime: 100% Conservative, 0% Liberal |
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Goodbye, Farewell, Aufwiederseh'n, Adieu
This Post goes out to Tom and Thea, who will be leaving Egypt in 3 weeks.
Tom is going to the Netherlands to work on AI, and Thea is going to Ethiopia to work with Ericsson.
Tonight was probably the last night we went out together all 3, we went for fish in Bahari, and then we went to the Hisham Hindi spot, which is a coffee shop right by the sea. We got totally ripped off there (which i kinda feel guilty for, each item cost 8 pounds, even water)
I had such a great time, as thea and tom are one of my few friends who i can enjoy a simple outing with, like that cofee shop on the beach plus we alsways have the most interesting conversations.
I felt kinda blue coz i will seriously miss them both eventhough i know i will see tom in IC inshaallah and thea will definely coming back to Egypt.
Among other things I will miss how positive tom always is and how he loves everything about Egypt.
And i will miss playing the arabic-maltese game with Thea.
So to those to nomaders, have fun in your next chapters of life
ta ta for now :)
Tom is going to the Netherlands to work on AI, and Thea is going to Ethiopia to work with Ericsson.
Tonight was probably the last night we went out together all 3, we went for fish in Bahari, and then we went to the Hisham Hindi spot, which is a coffee shop right by the sea. We got totally ripped off there (which i kinda feel guilty for, each item cost 8 pounds, even water)
I had such a great time, as thea and tom are one of my few friends who i can enjoy a simple outing with, like that cofee shop on the beach plus we alsways have the most interesting conversations.
I felt kinda blue coz i will seriously miss them both eventhough i know i will see tom in IC inshaallah and thea will definely coming back to Egypt.
Among other things I will miss how positive tom always is and how he loves everything about Egypt.
And i will miss playing the arabic-maltese game with Thea.
So to those to nomaders, have fun in your next chapters of life
ta ta for now :)
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
I am 22!!
Last Friday the 29th was my 22nd Birthday!
22 Years of Louly on this Earth.
Now let me tell you, 22 is quite a meaningless age coz i have no new age to look forward to. I already have my ID card, my Lisence, i am allowed to drink, enter a Pub, vote and do whatever the hell i want!
For my Birthday i got a new phone, 4 new tops a nice purse and 6 pairs of socks :P - 3 oof those from my mom ( yep i am mommy's little girl)
On the day i headed off to Cairo, to the Airport to take a plane to Shram El Sheikh where i spent a nice 3 days. And I am now quite sunburnt!
NB: Egypt Air SUCKS!!
And strangely enough my two brothers did not even text me on my Birthday!
22 Years of Louly on this Earth.
Now let me tell you, 22 is quite a meaningless age coz i have no new age to look forward to. I already have my ID card, my Lisence, i am allowed to drink, enter a Pub, vote and do whatever the hell i want!
For my Birthday i got a new phone, 4 new tops a nice purse and 6 pairs of socks :P - 3 oof those from my mom ( yep i am mommy's little girl)
On the day i headed off to Cairo, to the Airport to take a plane to Shram El Sheikh where i spent a nice 3 days. And I am now quite sunburnt!
NB: Egypt Air SUCKS!!
And strangely enough my two brothers did not even text me on my Birthday!
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