I am spending the first 4 days of Ramadan in the beautiful city of rome.
Coming back to rome was geat - i knew what to expect and i do not have to rush to see everything so i am enjoyng it much more. And work is fun, catching up with really cool and interesting people and having great conversations over delicious dinners!
Today it's raining, and it's kinda cool i finally can use my raincoat and umbrella for the first time since i bought them last summer.
Btw i think foreigners are making too big a fuss about fasting - it ain't that hard, and you can have a nice and productive day without food and water.
My hotel room is microscopically small, i laughed once i stepped in, but it sure beats the yuckie youth hostel they have here in rome.
And EgyptAir kicks Alitalia's ass big time! except for the looks factor :P
Monday, September 25, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Today is the worst day of the year!
Yes,,, it is the day when winter time begins!
We do get an extra hour of sleep - which is so stupid, coz tomorrow is weekend anyway so you could sleep as much as you like. It would be a plus if it was an extra hour of sleep on a working day!
It gets dark early, cold early, they streets are lonlier at night (which is kinda of a plus in a city like cairo).
From now and until the 26th of April i will walk out of my office into increasing darkness day after day after a whole day under artificial lights.
I remember how i felt last April when the day was longer - it was nature's gift to me on my birthday.
Winter has begun.... and it's depressing :(
217 days left
We do get an extra hour of sleep - which is so stupid, coz tomorrow is weekend anyway so you could sleep as much as you like. It would be a plus if it was an extra hour of sleep on a working day!
It gets dark early, cold early, they streets are lonlier at night (which is kinda of a plus in a city like cairo).
From now and until the 26th of April i will walk out of my office into increasing darkness day after day after a whole day under artificial lights.
I remember how i felt last April when the day was longer - it was nature's gift to me on my birthday.
Winter has begun.... and it's depressing :(
217 days left
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Monday, September 18, 2006
Beautiful Stockholm
For a very long time Sweden for me was just plain geography - i know the capital and where it is, just in case i enter "Who wants to be a Millionaire"
This visit to stockholm i decided to spend my friday in Stockholm instead of Cairo - and it was a great call.
The sun was shining so the weather was "beautiful" by Scandinavian standrads (which means a frozen nose, fingers, toes and ass by my sub-tropical standards)
I went on a boat tour to do some sightseeing, and the view was breathtaking - first of all the buildings are all old and massive and look so charming and it's soooooooooo green like nothing i have ever seen before. I also saw the house of one of the ABBA group members =)
Then i went to the Royal Palace to check out the crown jewels of course - it was really nice, but i have to say that the crown jewels of England are way better!
But i find it even more fascinating that in Sweden even though the King has a son, he will pass down the throne to his eldest who happens to be a girl!
And then i went on a mad shopping spree and i FINALLY saw the da vinci code movie. I can't remember the book that much, but i think it's a little different than the movie.
The book was good - not awesome, just good - but the movie was quite average.
After seeing the film i think i support the Egyptian government to sensor the movie. It's not for the christians - i know that most of them will dismiss the film as just a story and as BS coz they have faith. The thing is that some of the extreme muslims will just use it as proof for their theory that the chirsitanity that exists this day is not the right christianity and will thus be more encouraged to think of and possibly even treat christians as non-believers.
And that will add to tensions especially when you have such great egyptian youth whose balls are bigger than their brains
So i think this is one of the few times where i will agree with cencorship and with the Egyptian government - Saggel ya tareekh!
This visit to stockholm i decided to spend my friday in Stockholm instead of Cairo - and it was a great call.
The sun was shining so the weather was "beautiful" by Scandinavian standrads (which means a frozen nose, fingers, toes and ass by my sub-tropical standards)
I went on a boat tour to do some sightseeing, and the view was breathtaking - first of all the buildings are all old and massive and look so charming and it's soooooooooo green like nothing i have ever seen before. I also saw the house of one of the ABBA group members =)
Then i went to the Royal Palace to check out the crown jewels of course - it was really nice, but i have to say that the crown jewels of England are way better!
But i find it even more fascinating that in Sweden even though the King has a son, he will pass down the throne to his eldest who happens to be a girl!
And then i went on a mad shopping spree and i FINALLY saw the da vinci code movie. I can't remember the book that much, but i think it's a little different than the movie.
The book was good - not awesome, just good - but the movie was quite average.
After seeing the film i think i support the Egyptian government to sensor the movie. It's not for the christians - i know that most of them will dismiss the film as just a story and as BS coz they have faith. The thing is that some of the extreme muslims will just use it as proof for their theory that the chirsitanity that exists this day is not the right christianity and will thus be more encouraged to think of and possibly even treat christians as non-believers.
And that will add to tensions especially when you have such great egyptian youth whose balls are bigger than their brains
So i think this is one of the few times where i will agree with cencorship and with the Egyptian government - Saggel ya tareekh!
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Thursday, September 14, 2006
the hunt is over
i give up.... i am staying where i am but i will reserve the right to complain as much as i want
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Bye-bye Cocco
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Appartment Hunting
The one thing worse than appartment hunting is appartment hunting while pmsing, it makes finding a house emotional rather than basic finances.
So when the broker tells you he's shown the place to someone else, you are hurt. And when that other person takes it - it's like he's cheating on you!
Now you can't dump the broker - well you need him so you continue to play the role of the loyal customer while secretly calling any other broker you can get your hand on to start developing a back-up.
But you have to keep that relationship a secret - coz if one the brokers find out that you are cheating on him, he'll dump your ass.
And then your ass will have no bed to rest on at night.
Drama,Drama,Drama
So when the broker tells you he's shown the place to someone else, you are hurt. And when that other person takes it - it's like he's cheating on you!
Now you can't dump the broker - well you need him so you continue to play the role of the loyal customer while secretly calling any other broker you can get your hand on to start developing a back-up.
But you have to keep that relationship a secret - coz if one the brokers find out that you are cheating on him, he'll dump your ass.
And then your ass will have no bed to rest on at night.
Drama,Drama,Drama
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Grrr.........
Right now i am at my desk and my blood is boiling.
Two weeks ago Nisrin couldn't get into our house because the key wasn't working. I was on vacation. So we got the locks changed.
Today as i am leaving the house i shut the door after me and i have this weird feeling that it didn't shut properly. I push the door - it goes wide open. I try shutting it harder - and i can still push it open.
So i look at the lock and the mother-fucking-bastard key guy put in the lock in a way that it doesn't close properly. You would think it's shut - but it really isn't! Anyone can push it open.
Which means either he did a shit job - or he's planning on robbing us!
I am MEGA pissed - and i will go and show that man who his daddy is!
I hate the fact that because you are a girl - it's okay to rip you off! It's happened too many times - and I am drawing the line.
Maybe i should go to the police station and report him.
I will go take my anger out on a nice big burger!
Two weeks ago Nisrin couldn't get into our house because the key wasn't working. I was on vacation. So we got the locks changed.
Today as i am leaving the house i shut the door after me and i have this weird feeling that it didn't shut properly. I push the door - it goes wide open. I try shutting it harder - and i can still push it open.
So i look at the lock and the mother-fucking-bastard key guy put in the lock in a way that it doesn't close properly. You would think it's shut - but it really isn't! Anyone can push it open.
Which means either he did a shit job - or he's planning on robbing us!
I am MEGA pissed - and i will go and show that man who his daddy is!
I hate the fact that because you are a girl - it's okay to rip you off! It's happened too many times - and I am drawing the line.
Maybe i should go to the police station and report him.
I will go take my anger out on a nice big burger!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Who's that girl?!
I also got to catch up with Nora - it feels like she's never left !
One of the best ways to tell who's a true friend is when you pick up just where you left off no matter how long it's been
Therefore i have put this picture especially, since we both look great in it!
One of the best ways to tell who's a true friend is when you pick up just where you left off no matter how long it's been
Therefore i have put this picture especially, since we both look great in it!
Monday, August 21, 2006
Chillin' in Alex for two weeks!
While chillin in Alex being an absolute bum i got the chance to see my newest visitors to Egypt.
Two of my favorite people on earth.
Kait, it's awesome having you here, and i cannot wait till you move here so we can have a BLAST
Two of my favorite people on earth.
Kait, it's awesome having you here, and i cannot wait till you move here so we can have a BLAST
and Amy, the coolest girl in both Egypt and Q8, and the best firend anyone could hope for!
I love you girls!
Sunday, August 13, 2006
it finally makes sense!
I cannot upload any pics on this blog - annoying!
So another topic for now.
I read dody's blog enty about a ruling in Malasia about the Muslim who wanted to convert.
A government's job is to guarantee the well-being of its citizens on earth, not in heaven. They should work on making people live well, not ensure they go to heaven!
So maybe the problem is that in countries that are predominantly Muslim the government just has a different Job Description!
That explains a lot of actions that governments take.
So another topic for now.
I read dody's blog enty about a ruling in Malasia about the Muslim who wanted to convert.
A government's job is to guarantee the well-being of its citizens on earth, not in heaven. They should work on making people live well, not ensure they go to heaven!
So maybe the problem is that in countries that are predominantly Muslim the government just has a different Job Description!
That explains a lot of actions that governments take.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Madonna takes it a step too far
This is a step too far!
feels like a deperate cry for more attention and controversy - have people lost respect to all what is sacred?!
Whatever kaballah she believes in shouldn't allow her to do this, and if it does - then it ain't such a good thing!
I hate how it's become cool to disrespect religions and take believers lightly - and all those new hip "religions"?!
I sometimes feel that the world has lost sight of what really matters and why we are here on earth!
Saturday, August 05, 2006
On Vacation!
The longest vacation i have taken for a while; 16 days!
I am in a place with AirCon, better weather, good home-cooked food, my own car, someone that does my laundry, someone that cleans my dishes, and someone that makes sure the house is clean.
It's home :)
Wana visit?
Note to self: keep resiting checking work mail!
I am in a place with AirCon, better weather, good home-cooked food, my own car, someone that does my laundry, someone that cleans my dishes, and someone that makes sure the house is clean.
It's home :)
Wana visit?
Note to self: keep resiting checking work mail!
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
competition?
"who can diss egypt more"
Apparently there's a competition between nevernever and etravels on nomadlife
you ask me why i hate trainees?
Apparently there's a competition between nevernever and etravels on nomadlife
you ask me why i hate trainees?
Aiden proposed to Carrie yesterday!
She said yes - after he got the right ring.
Since i am such a wuss when it comes to making life changing decisions i have to work on my
"uhm, yes! No, maybe,,i dunno - you think?" reply. luckily i do not have to worry about that any time soon!
For now, i will enjoy the double-bill of Sex and the City re-runs at 1 am!
It is so worth sleep-deprivation
She said yes - after he got the right ring.
Since i am such a wuss when it comes to making life changing decisions i have to work on my
"uhm, yes! No, maybe,,i dunno - you think?" reply. luckily i do not have to worry about that any time soon!
For now, i will enjoy the double-bill of Sex and the City re-runs at 1 am!
It is so worth sleep-deprivation
Monday, July 31, 2006
my favorite drug
Once a month i am reminded how much i love ketofan!
It's a known fact that any girl will have ketofan in her bag along with the essential 3 (keys,wallet and mobile)
It's a known fact that any girl will have ketofan in her bag along with the essential 3 (keys,wallet and mobile)
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Isn't this hillarious!
"Bush: What about Kofi Annan? I don't like the sequence of it. His attitude is basically cease-fire and everything else happens.
Blair: I think the thing that is really difficult is you can't stop this unless you get this international presence agreed.
Bush: She's going. I think Condi's (U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice) going to go pretty soon.
Blair: Well that's all that matters. If you see, it will take some time to get out of there. But at least it gives people....
Bush: It's a process I agree. I told her your offer too.
Blair: Well it's only or if she's gonna or if she needs the ground prepared as it were. See, if she goes out she's got to succeed as it were, where as I can just go out and talk.
Bush: See the irony is what they need to do is get Syria to get Hezbollah to stop doing this shit and it's over.
Blair: Cause I think this is all part of the same thing. What does he think? He thinks if Lebanon turns out fine, if he gets a solution in Israel and Palestine, Iraq goes in the right way, he's done it. That's what this whole things about. It's the same with Iran.
Bush: I feel like telling Kofi to get on the phone with Assad and make something happen. We're not blaming Israel and we're not blaming the Lebanese government"
"I think Condi's going to go" - (insert sarcasm here) Nice to know Mr President is aware of what Condi's up to!
Blair: I think the thing that is really difficult is you can't stop this unless you get this international presence agreed.
Bush: She's going. I think Condi's (U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice) going to go pretty soon.
Blair: Well that's all that matters. If you see, it will take some time to get out of there. But at least it gives people....
Bush: It's a process I agree. I told her your offer too.
Blair: Well it's only or if she's gonna or if she needs the ground prepared as it were. See, if she goes out she's got to succeed as it were, where as I can just go out and talk.
Bush: See the irony is what they need to do is get Syria to get Hezbollah to stop doing this shit and it's over.
Blair: Cause I think this is all part of the same thing. What does he think? He thinks if Lebanon turns out fine, if he gets a solution in Israel and Palestine, Iraq goes in the right way, he's done it. That's what this whole things about. It's the same with Iran.
Bush: I feel like telling Kofi to get on the phone with Assad and make something happen. We're not blaming Israel and we're not blaming the Lebanese government"
"I think Condi's going to go" - (insert sarcasm here) Nice to know Mr President is aware of what Condi's up to!
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Signs doesn't come bigger than this
Well i got my sign - as much as it hurt my pride - i am happy i got it. It's a little late, but not too late.
I find it incomprehendable that my proactivity and willingness to learn is held against me! I guess i am in the wrong place.
With a very hurt ego, and a kick in my butt for not listening to my instincts i resort to my everything-is-gona-be-alright combo of "friends" and "my big fat greek wedding" and i will try to call it a night early.
Tomorrow things won't look any better but it's one step closer to whatever it is out there.
I can't believe in only 9.....
I find it incomprehendable that my proactivity and willingness to learn is held against me! I guess i am in the wrong place.
With a very hurt ego, and a kick in my butt for not listening to my instincts i resort to my everything-is-gona-be-alright combo of "friends" and "my big fat greek wedding" and i will try to call it a night early.
Tomorrow things won't look any better but it's one step closer to whatever it is out there.
I can't believe in only 9.....
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Egyptians are cheap
What's happening between Hizbullah and Israel is shameful and wrong! Innocent people die and suffer is never right.
But i must say, i find it impressive the lengths that Israel goes to to protect and defend its citizens. To go as far as wage a war over two soldiers - though really out of proportions - shows a county that really values its citizens.
It makes me understand why so many stan firm behind their country.
A while back 2 Egyptian soldiers were killed by Palestinians trying to sneek into our country. The next day Mubarak was expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
Don't get me wrong i am not advocating going to war or bombing anyone, it just makes the Egyptian people feel so cheap compared to the Israeli ones
But i must say, i find it impressive the lengths that Israel goes to to protect and defend its citizens. To go as far as wage a war over two soldiers - though really out of proportions - shows a county that really values its citizens.
It makes me understand why so many stan firm behind their country.
A while back 2 Egyptian soldiers were killed by Palestinians trying to sneek into our country. The next day Mubarak was expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
Don't get me wrong i am not advocating going to war or bombing anyone, it just makes the Egyptian people feel so cheap compared to the Israeli ones
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