Let's All Pretend!

I was having a conversations with a married friend of mine when she giggled and said "I'm going to say something that is going to sound crazy...but you wouldn't believe it...the minute you get engaged or end up about to get married...be prepared for good looking men to hit on you!"....I was pretty shocked about that statement and asked her to continue..."It's true she said...ask any married woman and she'll tell you...for some reason...good looking men start showing up everywhere..and worse...they'll approach you...and I mean complete strangers! This would never have happened to you when you are single...and you'll find yourself appreciating all the attention but wondering where were they when you were actually looking for them!"...

After that statement...it got me thinking..what was the reason...was it because of the confidence of the engaged women or soon to be married women the cause of those men suddenly finding the ladies attractive and therefore approaching them (meaning that men no longer smell women's fear or desperation in finding the right one)...OR....was it because the women who were now considered untouchable and unavailable, the reason that good looking men suddenly wanted them??" (going back to the old analysis that men are attracted to women that are a challenge).

I simply couldn't get it off my mind off...so if there are any therapists out there who may have the answer to this...please do tell...I would deeply appreciate it...afterall...we could all pretend to be engaged and see what happens! Don't you think?!

I'm A Blogger, Are you?

No matter how many times I end up meeting a blogger face to face...I still get all excited about it and wonder if they're gonna look like anything I imagined them to be...It is a rare moment that it ever turns out to be what I thought they'd look like...

Last night I met one of the very few bloggers left that I was dying to meet...Her sense of humor was so original...I just had to shake hands with the blogger that made me laugh even when I didn't feel like it....As soon as I saw her I said "Oh my God, you are gorgeous!"...she smiled and looked even cooler doing it! Here I was thinking I'll meet a cute, chubby chick with short hair (my stereotypical mind thinking that girls with great sense of humors are usually cute and chubby) I was amazed at finding the exact opposite...Not only was she gorgeous but she was totally amazing and we hit it off really well...

My other blogger friend who had arranged the whole ordeal was typically late (sorry dear!) and so I actually had to walk in and guess which one of the ladies there would be her...did I feel sheepish...add to the fact that I'd forgotten to wear my contact lenses and couldn't help but squint my eyes to make sure I wasn't talking to a complete stranger...Cool as she was, it was a fast introduction into what I hope will be a warm and everlasting friendship...

As the three of us sat in an absolutely cool hang out and gossiped away about everything and nothing...much to my amazement...we were interrupted by ANOTHER female blogger who happened to be there with some friends!!!...I mean how cool is that! Not knowing how to introduce her to my new friend (by her real name? by her blogger name?)....I did the first thing that came to mind, I said "sorry..let me introduce you..."Blogger, meet Blogger!"...the ladies giggled and shook hands but I couldn't help but wonder if I had done the right thing...I mean I have no idea if they wish to reveal themselves whether by real name or by their blogs...so I felt kinda stupid and hoped that I hadn't embarrassed the ladies...I guess I was just so surprised by the coincidence! What a small world!

Do You Change Tires Or Not?

As I was leaving work the other day, driving down the highway, very excited that I was actually going to take the initiative and go to the gym...I realized that I was about to have a flat tire! I always hated that feeling...suddenly the sukan feels heavy and that sinking feeling that you're about to be stranded on the streets takes over you...and of course the fact that you're not gonna make it to your aerobic class on time gets you all frustrated...

I was reassured by the feeling that once I park my car on the side of the road and put my blinkers on...it'll take exactly two minutes for a car to stop and the guy stepping out and asking "3asa ma shar?"....it happened that way throughout my life...that's why I never learnt how to change my tire...I mean besides my Ice Queen sister and an American female friend who strives to be independent...I don't know of any other girl who knows how to do that!!

So there I was, stranded on the high way...blinkers on...playing the damsel in distress...and guess what?....NOBODY STOPPED!!! I called the driver at home and explained for five minutes exactly where my location was...sadly..he's an idiot so it didn't look likely that he would find me soon...It took me two hours to end my dilemma....but the mere fact that times had changed got me all depressed...

Whatever happened to those guys who'd never see a girl stranded on the road without stopping to rescue her??? I couldn't figure out whether it was because some girls actually pretended to have a flat tire in an effort to meet guys and the guys have picked up on this....or whether the guys feel that now that women can vote...why should we rescue them...they should be able to take care of themselves....both cases pissed me off and I went home feeling hurt....leaving me singing an old 80's song "Where did all the good men go?"....."I need a hero!"...what pissed me off even more was that I now had to learn how to change a tire...and imaging my hands getting all dirty and breaking a nail just doesn't sound much fun to me!

Ok...Do I sound like a spoilt brat?? Maybe...but at least I'm honest! I mean how feminine is it to watch a girl change tires??

Celebrity Bloggers In Al-Qabas!!

I couldn't help but get all teary eyed when I saw the list of bloggers who were being thanked for their role in "Nabeeha 7'amsa" in today's Al-Qabas, page 11..It was like a family member was being acknowledged!..All those mentioned should be so proud of themselves...

CONGRATULATIONS for being part of history and making things happen! YOU ROCK!

7abeebti...a3sab...I know you worked just as hard as those that were mentioned...and I'm sorry I didn't see your name in the list but you'll always be our Political Hot Babe in our eyes and we're proud of you too!

BLOGGERS ROCK!!

Middle East From Space

American TV covered the space shuttle launch today and asked the astronaut what part of the earth could he see "Right now, I see our beautiful earth as we pass over the Middle East. It really is a beautiful scene and I wish that we could all just get along."

That was the first thing I heard this morning when I woke up and switched on the TV on MBC4..I couldn't help but wonder how stupid we must look from up there...not from the space shuttle but from further up...in Allah's eyes...and I don't just mean the Middle East...I mean the world in general...

On another note, why couldn't I have the courage to join the Hilal el a7mar and have the guts to pick up body parts when disaster strikes or maybe possibly save a few lives...I hate being a 7'eee7'a...!

Thank you to My Blogger Support Group...

I can't thank my blogger family enough for their love, support and prayers...

My parents finally arrived safely al-hamdulla...I had rushed to the airport when I received the SMS that they were on a plane from Damascus...I had no idea which flight number or airline it was but I headed to the airport anyway...I figured hanging out at the airport would be mentally soothing for me...I only realised how frantic I must've been when hours later my sister told me that I was actually wearing my shirt inside out! (boy did I feel sheepish!)

It really was so comforting to get words of encouragement from my blogger family and they truly were my support group...I'm so grateful that you were there for me..Thank you sooo much!

And even though my ordeal might be over...this doesn't mean I'll stop worrying about Lebanon....as I watch the news my prayer goes out to all the Lebanese people..May Allah protect them...and yan9irna ajma3een...(I don't know how but we pray).

One final note...if you watched the news and saw the press conference of the Jam3a el 3arabiya...could somebody please tell me what the hell was the Emiratee guy wearing the bisht bloody well smiling about???! Amana fashalna!

Your Love and Support Is Needed Here..

My parents are in Lebanon and I'm shitting bricks...literally...(when I'm nervous you'll either find me constantly running to the bathroom...or sleeping...al heroob min el waki3 kind of thing!).....

Did I mention I hate politics?...well...I do!

After endless hours of trying to get a hold of them..I finally get through and they tell me that they're going to try to take the bus from Lebanon to Damascus...and then fly out from there....this is supposed to make me feel better...but then on CNN I get to hear announcements that "this is all Syria's fault"...so is Syria a safe haven or not???..I don't know whether to tell my parents to stay put or go to the next battlefield...again...did I mention I hate politics...ugh!

Two Kuwaitis have been killed in Southern Lebanon...more visits to the bathroom...I'm hooked on watching the news 24 hours....only to be reminded of the many times in my Middle East life that I had to do this...knowing very well that watching more news only makes it harder for one to keep his/her sanity...shit...I hate politics...

Imagine trying to "combat terrorism" these days....are you kidding me? How many terrorists do you think decided to see the light and stop being terrorists when they saw the Israelis bombing southern Lebanon....More realistically...how many new terrorists do you think were born last night after watching the reaction of most politicians who had no harsh words to say to Israel or worse said "that they had a right to defend themselves"...AS IF! "Defend themselves"....when you're a big giant bossing the weaker party around...and decide to show your muscles...you call that "Defending yourself"....God it makes you want to throw up!

HELP! I need somebody to feel with me on this....how long will politics play a role in my daily life when all one wants is to live a peaceful life?

Is there anywhere in the world that is safe? I need an island where nobody gives a shit about whose land is whose, what's your religion, what's your ethnic background, what's your color or any other stupid thing that's caused war in this stupid pathetic world....

Ya Allah...I know that You've seen the worst of this world...
I know that those that call themselves faithful ones have killed innocent men
and I know that there are men preferring to sleep with men than women
I know that there is too much hatred, greed and corruption
and killing and raping and lots of weapons of mass destruction
I know there are too many things that make this world an embarrassing place
Why would one save such humans who have caused their image a total disgrace

Dare I ask that you save us from ourselves?

Please pray with me that my parents come home safe...