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Life is a Mystery...

2008-08-08T21:55:00.001+03:00

“Where the Mystery is present, joy is infinite; where the Mystery has departed, efficacy is exhausted and the spirit disappears.”

How do I explain mystery? The description of mystery is a mystery in its own because it cannot be described. Yet there is nothing more enticing and attractive than mystery…To hear, feel and experience mystery is to want more. You become captivated in the secrecy and obscurity of mystery, manufacturing into an obsessive twist and turn search for more. And when the anticipation is at its peak, that is when the word unfolds, that is when a tale grows and becomes its own history.

Life is a mystery…no longer sure what I’m going to do, where I’ll end and what I’m doing…At times, things could get out of control, out of your imagination, and out of your expectation but this is all part of life that I believe happens for a reason. However, the best things in life happen when you least expect it.

Something To Think About: Do you believe that "Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved?"

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: “Mistanseen” ;)
- 3ash Wagif: International ;) lol..I’m really happy for ya dude, hope all goes as planned but don’t forget us ;)
- Sindus: Happy Birthday! Enjoy your special weekend ;)
- Cayenne: What more can be said that hasn’t been stated before and is still being repeated, yet that doesn’t mean I’ve said enough...always ;)
- Noodles: Ritchie!! Lool..aray, didn’t think you bought that much stuff
- Fedex: hmmm, red velvet ;)
- S: Miss ya!
- Maze: Madonna rocks! Can’t wait for the concert
- Spicy Pepper: Looking from your blog, seems like you had an interesting and enjoyable holiday..How’s the PTD treating ya :p btw, enjoyed the updates ;)

- Mosan: The Peace 21st message is quite powerful..a cause that is unfortunately not taken seriously :/

Love…Priorities

2008-05-25T12:03:00.002+03:00

“The heart is the ruler of the body and the master of one’s spirit and intelligence. It issues orders, but it takes orders from nothing: it restrains itself, it employs itself; it lets itself go; it takes itself in hand; it makes itself proceed; it makes itself stop.”

Priorities and opinions are so susceptible that possessing empathy and open-mindedness makes life less confusing. But each day brings challenging, new experiences, making me question everything I know especially when love is involved. Which brings me to the question; does love change a person?

Love comes in many ways (be it family, friendship or romance) and it's quite interesting to see how your priorities fluctuate when new love comes into your life. It's funny how life has made these unexpected twists and turns, whether it’s the arrival of a new baby that changes your perspective on life OR a new love that comes along and changes every little thing that you do, that cause you to reflect on the value of everyday living. Love of a person tends to cause one to modify their priorities or perception on issues just to please the other, whether it’s agreed upon or done discreetly.

Something To Think About: Does Love motivate Change?

Personal Notes:

- Agent B: They say that the weather outside is very nice ;) lol..It was nice to meet our distant relatives, especially the "creative" one :)

- Vicini: Loved the quick outfit change during the event ;)

- 3ash Wagif: hmm..someone is keeping a low profile :p

- Cayenne: uhm, compromise ;)...la la la la :p

- Sindus: I'h so happy for ya...miss u!

- H & S: its called bumming out :p

- Bro: you've been upgraded :p lol

Desperately Seeking Motivation...

2008-05-21T13:22:00.003+03:00

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”

A person's motivation is a combination of desire and force directed at achieving a certain goal or task. Yet, in my case it seems like I’ve lost all motivation in completing a certain task whether it’s helping out or just being there. It’s quite easy to get de-motivated by negative things or actions, yet I have to keep thinking positive and focus on the greater picture. I know I can always blame the weather or other external situations in my life, but I guess it’s up to me to find motivation…

Something To Think About: What are some things that help in getting you motivated?

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: I too can make a great cheese sandwich :p
- Vicini: How’s the tanning session coming along ;)
- 3ash Wagif: Don’t forget to watch the game today!
- Cayenne: hmmm, next time you're better off staying in Kuwait ;) and why is it always my fault :p
- S: The whole point of the headset is to decrease the risk of having an accident but in your case I guess it’s just not working out..lol :p
- Sindus: Can’t believe this day has come, not that we’re not happy for ya but we just can’t come to terms with the idea of you moving out :(
- Noodles: array, why you living in suffering..lol :)
- Chef & Cheeks: uhm, what’s Plan B ;)
- Manchester United: Best of luck today! when returning from Moscow, don't forget to get the ECL cup with ya ;)...GO RED DEVILS!!

Quitting is not an option...

2008-05-06T14:00:00.002+03:00

“Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit”

Ever feel like why bother? What’s the point? Why don’t I just quit?...Of course you do, everyone does at some time or another. But feeling like quitting isn’t quitting!

Something To Think About: What would you do in these situations?

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: Amazing suprise!! We missed u!! Now the job is to keep you here as long as possible :p
- Vicini: I had a dream of you driving that vintage corvette..lol..I hope your not still thinking of that car :p
- 3ash Wagif: When do we get invited to poker night :p
- Sindus: I can't believe how time is flying, wish we can stop time so that you wouldn't have to go :)
- Cayenne: Do I still have to follow the 1 message rule here too :p...You still didn't answer my question regarding spending too much time thinking ;)
- Chef & Cheeks: Your barbeque dinners is taking its toll on the scale :/
- Bro: Before you quit, try!...The only person who's putting pressure on you is yourself, so snap out of it!
- Noodles: 1 more month and you'll be done, so work hard :p
- S: There's no backing out now ;)

Moments...

2008-03-30T10:00:00.001+03:00

"Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones"

I believe the small moments in life that will forever be remembered with a smile, are the little things that will always mean the most. These occurrences highlight the wonderfully silent, absolutely personal small moments that weave together life and love

Something To Think About: Do you think character is made in the small moments?

Personal Notes:

- Agent B: I can't wait till May!! :)...agool, Fnai6eas ;p lol

- Vicini: I still like the curls ;)

- 3ash Wagif: Hope ur feeling better! I guess there goes your singing career :p..Stick to your day job dude :)

- Cayenne: "I don't need money, I don't need cars..." hmmm, can you sacrifice that much? ;) Don't think that gets you away from getting the G :p...Do i still get to take it for a test drive :).."no no no no" hehehehe

- Just Jack: Nice chick magnet ;)
- Fedex: Candid shot ;) lol
- sindus: Thanks for the gift :* u shouldn't have
- Leo: I can't seem to keep count of all the places you want us to travel to ;p
- S: No backing out now :p hehehehe
- Chef & Cheeks: I can't wait till completion day :/..hey, don't forget about the dinner that you promised :D

Positive Thinking

2008-02-11T12:31:00.001+03:00

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"When there are difficulties and you feel down, this is the time to visualize, think and expect the positive.”

Personal Note:

Today would have been a day full of celebrations, sis baking her delicious goodies, mum + sis full of excitement putting the decoration up and dad + bro would be searching for the perfect gift. Unfortunately, we only had a few years to experience that and then all of a sudden you were taken away from us. Mum says you were a gift from God during her birthday celebrations, on your birthday she also celebrated mother’s day because she believes that a mother can only celebrate that day during her children’s date of birth (we always knew you were her favorite). Ever since you left we haven’t had many happy moments even though our exterior image showed other wise, but it seems like this year God has surprised us with a gift which seems like its making mum and dad very happy, 7imdillah. It’s something that mum and dad have always prayed for and I think it’s about time one of their prayers got answered. I know we moved far away from you and we haven’t visited you since we last saw you, I can imagine it’s difficult for you to understand but you have to realize parents tend to push away or run away from sadness. However, this year you’ll have a couple of family members who’ll be close by...People say we look alike, before I used to get annoyed by it but now I’m thankful whenever I hear it. I'm grateful to have had that chance of seeing you during your happy times and experienced your contagious smile, I guess God really did miss you that much to have taken you that early from us (I don’t blame him, I would want back my uplifting angel)…Happy Birthday and you will always be missed

Truly an Under-rated Singer!!

2008-01-31T10:00:00.000+03:00

Highly underrated!…This is my favorite song in Feist’s “The Reminder” Album, it’s one of those songs that you can play over and over again and not get bored of it and helps in uplifting your spirit (sort of like my nightcrawler’s post ;) )…I love the video too :)

Anyway, I wanted to start the weekend with a positive note and this song does help in making sure of that :). Just a warning to all, if you see a car in the streets with this song blasting and the passengers inside are bopping their head like crazy then either join in or just keep driving on :p

Personal Note:
- Agent B: Always stay strong!...Does that mean there’s no Abdulmajeed ;)
- 3ash Wagif: Next time we’re going to play some MJ songs and your going to have to bust a move ;) lool
- H & S: Decide on something! :p
- HZ: Uhm, I keep forgetting…what was it again? :)
- Noodles: Silence! I kill u :p loool..there’s only so many times you can play this scene over and over again
- Cayenne: Duuuuudee!...busy at work? I hope the charges for subsequent advices didn’t cause you to turn away ;) hehehe
- B: What’s for dessert :D
- Cheeks: only 1 kilo!? :p
- Maze: Stop with the CA pictures!!..hehehehe…3awart galbna, I’m missing OC :/
- SP: Thanks for the latest podcast!! Amazing mix..great choice of songs :) Yet, I prefer one of the podcasts to the others ;)
- Mosan: Remind me again where does Man U stand in the PL table ;)

Flashback!!...

2008-01-21T11:00:00.000+03:00

A friend sent me this link yesterday and I have been playing it non-stop!!...This song brings back so many crazy memories, remember those cheesy high school parties that took place in the school gym/hall ;)...lol..(Everyone wearing checkered blouses)

Well people, enjoy the song :) hope it makes you get up and dance or at least shake your head from side to side...WARNING: if at work, you will loose all concentration on job related issues :p

Something To Think About: Would anybody like to share some crazy memories of theirs, that were brought about from this song ;)

Personal Note:
- Agent B: No arsenal jerseys for the kids!! only Machester United :p...Have fun on the weekend ;)
- Vicini: uhm, I don't think they're crackers. They taste like boxed waffle cones :/ lol
- 3ash Wagif: Duuude..no going back once your in Q8!
- Cayenne: Abort plan!! visiting hours have been closed until further notice :p...hehehe..don't stress me out..
- Noodles: Goodluck!
- Z: I'm waiting for that old skool mix ;)

As if Islam needs one more bizarre person...

2008-01-16T11:30:00.000+03:00

Please don't think by me posting this article that I'm an avid follower of Britney Spears and her disturbed lifestyle. Her craziness does supply some entertainment for the media, and she sure knows how to deliver that to them quite easily, but there’s some stories of her that you just can’t turn your back to.

I saw this cover page of OK weekly magazine and I as you can notice that the “shocking news” is her wanting to get pregnant again, no comment. However, to me, the shocking news is of her wanting to convert to Islam..lool.. Now, that’s ridiculous. Hey, good for her if she wants to convert, I’m sure the brotherhood of Islam will welcome her with open arms and will definitely show her the righteous path to becoming wholesome (yeah right)…It’s so fascinating how she can so easily convert from Christianity to Kabala and now Islam, I mean does it even matter anymore.

Something To think About: Do you think she’s really troubled or just seeking attention?

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: Dude, we need to catch up on the latest news ;)…I’m still waiting for my Fish & Chips :p
- Vicini: Just to piss off your new colleagues, see if you can get your hands on a new company car or credit card ;) lol...Now that would really get them talking..hehehehe
- 3ash Wagif: weeeeek weeeeek weeeeek ;p shino ya3ni..
- Just Jack: Go for the bike :)
- Cayenne: Wait, how do you pronounce it again? In.. ;)…Have you realized that I haven’t been back to Starbucks since that gloomy day :(
- H & S: You guys are driving me crazy!! Lool…and it’s not my fault that you’ve locked yourself out from accessing the net ;)
- Leenz: Congratulations!! I’m so happy to hear about the good news :)
- Maze: 7imdillah 3al salamah :) Hope you had loads of fun! Now I want to go to the states :/
- SP: Hasaaan Chop ;)...happy now :p

2008...

2007-12-30T11:45:00.000+03:00

2008...What will it bring? It feels just like yesterday I posted the New Year...New Beginnings topic and a lot has happened since then.

To me, 2007 will be remembered as the year of the Iphone, Blackberry in Q8, Facebook, bizarre logo transformations, sudden losses, cupcake mania, Axis of Evil and MANCHESTER UNITED winning the Premier League! (Hope I didn’t forget anything)

2008 will be the year of challenges and opportunities! More often than not, we spend 1st of January walking through our lives, room by room, summarizing a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential.

One resolution to always try and keep, is this: To always keep smiling :)

Something To Think About: What will you remember the most of 2007? Any new resolutions for 2008 ;)

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: You just had to end the year with another piercing ;) MISS U LOADS!
- Vicini: Enjoy the holiday to the fullest before you start the new occupation ;)
- 3ash Wagif: Hope this year will be your last year abroad! By the way, I still can’t seem to get into my head or believe that surprising news ;p..Have to see it to believe it

- Cayenne: Have loads of fun during New Year with interruptions from you know who! Wonder if 2008 will be packed with more shock and awe’s ;) oh jeeez :/ and plz no more translations :p..Make a note of that ;) lol
- Sindus: I’m so happy for you! Wishing u all the best in your new life. Will miss you when you leave :/
- Noodles: You went to OT before me!!..Don’t be mean, yah ;)
- Chef & cheeks: With all that food, it’s quite amazing we didn’t gain that much weight ;) (mashallah)
- H & S: Hmm, I see new people in your life this year..lool
- Bro: Is Halo 3 mania going to be rolling into 2008 :/
- Bus: A fun pilgrimage that will forever be remembered as the week of laughter, chaos and abla badriyyaa!!
- Z: Another year of football match tensions ;)...Stay positive! and inshallah OT this summer :D

- Maze: Enjoy New Year in the states!!

- Mosan: All I have to say to you on New Years is...Cheers mate ;)

- Spicy Pepper: Wishing ya a happy new year :) still waiting on the new mix ;)....By the way, "Hasaaan chop" and don't take a wrong turn at Albuquerque ;) hehehehe

Understanding...

2007-11-29T11:30:00.000+03:00

I always know what's coming when I hear that phrase "You have to understand", as they say in Arabic “Lazim tifhimoun.” I dread hearing that phrase when I know a lecture is coming along and I usually want to sigh when I hear it. Sometimes "understanding" is very exhausting, especially when you have to.

Honestly speaking, no one has to understand anything anybody says at anytime at all. I mean, we don’t have to understand each other but, I guess, it works better when we do.

Personal Notes:
Agent B: Next time do try to stay awake at work you cheeky monkey ;p
Vicini: how is your boss recovering after the news ;) lool…
3ash Wagif: Hmmm…Is it I that has changed?
Bro: thanx for the tickets :)
Noodles: Get it shawty ;) lol
Fedex: I lovong messing with people's surveys :D..lol
Group: Weekend is finally here :)

First Date...

2007-11-20T12:50:00.000+03:00

I can imagine going out on the first date can be quite nerve wracking and stressful, for all ages, due to the fact that first impressions does make a huge difference on the future of this relationship. And, as if the pondering on the first date alone isn’t demanding enough, the contemplation of where to go on the first date is even a bigger burden, not to forget what to wear as well :)

Where to go on the first date?...Hmmm, to some, this is simple, while to others it can be a life changing decision. I always believe that first dates should take place in a coffee shop. Why you ask? Well, food is not involved, you don’t have to worry about how to eat and the amount that you can in front of the other person. Secondly, it gives you more time to talk and get to know one another in a comfortable surrounding. That way, if the person didn’t turn out the way you thought they would be then at least your wallet wasn’t damaged as well in the process ;)….(kidding, hehehehe)

Something To Think About? Where would you go out on your first date? If you choose a restaurant, I’m curious as to which type of restaurant :)

Personal Notes:
Agent B: Have fun at the concert ;)..get me an autograph and pics!
Vicini: Hope the job transfer is coming along smoothly :)
3ash Wagif: Dude, your not the same..Your a bit distant :/
FS Group: Had loads of fun last night! We should do it again, I’ll get the ipod ;)
B2: I loved our rating system ;)…1-5 rating doesn’t require us to think a lot :p..lool
Spicy Pepper: Will there be a new name with the new ride ;)
Maze: make sure you fix your visa issue so as to not go through it again if your going to the JT concert :) By the way, good choice of music ;)

Fonzy: Thanks for mentioning me in your Blogs article, I think that was my quick "5 minute of fame"...cheers mate :)

Love Hurts

2007-11-16T02:16:00.001+03:00

Have you ever been hurt when the one you love leaves you or decides that you should just “be friends”?

Unfortunately, someone I admire is going through some separation issues and seeing him aching is upsetting. I’ve noticed that love does not have to hurt but it often seems to. When you listen to the tale of love you will hear it telling stories about the pain and sorrow of displeased love. Someone cheated, someone left, or someone passed on and left someone sad and alone. Love is such a powerful emotion that it is usual to see some pain associated with it at some time. But in the loss through breakup we haven't just lost one's physical presence in our lives, but their love, also. And the truth is that falling out of love or not having love is what really hurts. A first love breakup is one of the most painful experiences of life because you miss your love so much.

“Love is like the truth, sometimes it prevails, sometimes it hurts.”

Personal Notes:
Agent B: Doesn’t this weekend feel extra special after ur first week on the job ;)…hmmmm, let me guess ur weekend plans…sleep, bumming out and sleep again :p
Vicini: Dude, yesterday I saw a white stingray! :p
3ash Wagif: It’s difficult to search for someone who doesn’t want to be found
S&C: Dinner was amazing!!...Did someone say vegetarian? :/ lool
KK: I wish you would talk to me about what ur going through :/ It hurts to see you go through this alone
Fedex: Thanks for the updates :)

Maze: Enjoy your trip to Bahrain and have fun at the Paul Van Dyke concert! :)

Fear of...

2007-11-10T13:35:00.001+03:00

"Fear is a question: What are you afraid of, and why? Just as the seed of health is in illness, because illness contains information, your fears are a treasure house of self-knowledge if you explore them."

We all have many fears in our life...I fear failure...I fear rejection...I fear being judged wrongly by others...I fear hate from others...I fear death...I fear loneliness. Fear seems to be a primary reason people turn to religion. Believing in a God gives comfort that you are never alone, that you are always loved. We all suffer from the false impression that we are separate from others and that we have to “fit in” to be accepted. So how do we deal with the issue of fear of loneliness?

Personal Notes:
Agent B: Goodluck with the upcoming profession ;) But maybe we need a quick cruise with REM blasting in the background :D..lol
Vicini: "Is it just me or did it suddenly get hot in here".loool..next time try to handle the laptop with care, thank god a certain person wasn't there to witness the crime ;p
3ash Wagif: Now I'm wondering what's wrong...
S: Happy birthday toothpick :p
Spicy Pepper: Keep those mixes coming ;) I think the latest one is great, yet I still enjoy the first one the most :)...PS: I doubt 3ash wagif is offended ;)

What's Your Happy Thought?

2007-11-05T01:30:00.000+03:00

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”

Happiness is a state of mind, in a matter of speaking. Our habitual thought patterns can greatly influence whether or not we are happy in our daily lives. To some, surrounding themselves with family and friends bring them the highest joy possible while others tend to acquire happiness from materialistic possessions. Each person has different aspects in life that bring them joy, that can be considered their happy thoughts. One of my happy thoughts, that truely causes an explosion of excitement within me, is the SWOOSH sound when the basketball goes through the net! (and whenever Manchester United wins a match :p)...Family and friends, of course, will always be one of my major happy thought :)

Something To Think About: What is your happy thought?

Personal Notes:

- Agent B: Warn me when your coming back, so I can run and hide ;p

- Vicini: Any news with the new transfer? :)

- 3ash Wagif: What's with the silent treatment :/

- Dille & cheeks: Thanks for dinner, next time i promise not to cook ;)

- FM: Dude, I think you need to think about selling that car :/

- Sindus: hmmmm..9ij? walla 9ij?...lool

- H&S: yalla come back!!

- Bro: Hiro-san!! lool

Dating...

2007-10-23T10:00:00.000+03:00

Why do some people act different or crazy when they are dating?...

When I say different, I don't mean the speechless/clumsy acts when a person you fancy passes by, I'm implying to when people try to be someone they are not just to impress someone.

Astro Boy Movie...

2007-10-20T02:00:00.000+03:00

It's Official!! Astro Boy movie will finally be coming to us on the big screen in 2009..The movie is being produced by Imagi, the same group that brought us TMNT, and like TMNT it will be a full CGI animation...

The images on top are the latest and only preview of the movie (In the 2nd image, doesn't that look like an old R2D2?)...Can't wait to see it!!...It sure will bring back good memories :)

Personal Notes:

Agent B: Maybe it's a sign ;)

3ash Wagif: shda3wa ya m3awad, 3a6na wayh :p

Leo: Have a safe trip and enjoy it :)

FM: Next time i see you, remind me to kick ur ass :)

S & A: Good job! high five's to all..now, time to start on the next mission :D

NN: Go Red SOX!!

Sir Alex Ferguson & Man U team: We're all rooting for a win! GO REDS!! :)

Anger...

2007-10-19T03:12:00.000+03:00

Anger is another lonely place...Which is why I refuse to use hateful words that escalate anger. Always remember that friends are empowering and enemies are dis-empowering

Something To Think About: What do you think would happen if you put your feelings back inside of you?

One Of Those...Religion

2007-10-18T10:00:00.000+03:00

"Religion is an inescapable element in the current cultural melting pot"

Our planet has undergone drastic changes and it has become notably difficult to stand up for ethical values in an ever-changing, globalising world...

Personal Notes:

Agent B: Dude, what happened to that tour you promised me ;p

Vicini: House to urself again..hell ya :D

3ash Wagif: yimkin ee ;)

Z: I'm not random!

Bro: What to play? Halo 3, Halo 3, Halo 3...hmm, to difficult to decide..lol

S & A: Enough with the meetings! :p

Lupe Fiasco Joins Forces with Maharishi...

2007-10-17T01:32:00.000+03:00

To commemorate the release of his new album “The Cool”, Lupe Fiasco has gotten together with Dr. Romanelli and Maharishi, UK style house, for a special collaboration. The album is set to release on 18th December

I first got to know about Lupe from Kanye West’s song “Touch The Sky” and ever since, I’ve been listening to his unique style of mixing music genres. Lupe has been characterized, by many, as one of the forefront in modern rap from his underground remixing to his involvement in streetwear culture. I love the fact of how he tends to incorporate his background and Islamic faith into his singing and music producing as well as album covers (as seen above). For instance, in his Food & Liquor album he starts with reciting a verse from the Quran. And now his latest innovation is the album cover with his name constructed in the form of Arabesque calligraphy. (Just in case it takes you awhile to see it; in the round circle you will notice from the top left a shape of an L and then U.P.E. Under that you will see an F then an i, small a, and s.c.o)

Below, one of Lupe's songs that I enjoy listening to the most, is "Daydreaming." I love the partnership with Jill Scott, it gives it that jazzy feeling.

Personal Notes:
Agent B: I see your busy being cleaning personnel ;) Miss ya dude
Vicini: I think we're ancient history when it comes to giving us 3idiyya :(
3ash Wagif: Congrats on the bike...and dude, next time pass by cause you don't want to miss the laughter :)...Btw, the news that u informed me about, i still can't get to believe it :/
S: I expect to hear better news next time! :p
T & T: it's a love/hate relationship..lool ;)

WARNING: Hungry Bunny Franchisee..

2007-10-11T16:00:00.001+03:00

Just an update to my "Boycott phony Hungry Bunny" post...

WARNING: The image above is a public notice placed by AL-Homaizi Group in the newspapers as a warning towards all as well as to the Saudi company, that claim to be the original Hungry Bunny franchisors, that they will take any necessary lawful action needed towards protecting their Hungry Bunny brand name and logo from wrongfully being used by any who are considering of opening a Hungry Bunny outlet in Kuwait.

Something To Think About: What is your opinion on this case?

Personal Notes:

Agent B: Miss ya dude :/

Vicini: Who would have thought that we would end up skirmishing over Patchi chocolates..lol ;p

3ash Wagif: I still can't believe it dude :/

Girls: hmm..when do i get to try it :p

Leo: Enough with the burgers! :p..lol

Boycott phony Hungry Bunny !!

2007-10-08T13:30:00.000+03:00

After reading VHB’s Hungry Bunny post, I figured an explanation has to be placed in order so as to protect the original brand and not allow those Hungry Bunny ads in the newspapers to mislead the public.

Just a quick history of Hungry Bunny, for those of you who might be too young to remember and/or not familiar with the brand :/…Hungry Bunny is a local concept that was created in the 80’s and established in Kuwait by Al-Homaizi Foodstuff (current franchisees of Burger King & Pizza Hut in Kuwait). First branch opening was in Kaifan, which was one of the successful one’s (remember the big playground and inflatable bouncing castle), followed by 26 branches all around Kuwait. The menu was slightly smaller than competition, yet it made up for it in product quality & flavor, and the loyalty connection that people had for the brand was inexpressible. Unfortunately, Hungry Bunny was closed down in 1996 due to an obligatory agreement that the company attained with Burger King International in order to obtain the Burger King franchise in Kuwait, yet they still kept rightful ownership of the brand. In spite of this, till this day, people still speak highly about Hungry Bunny and are always hopeful to have the chance again to bite into a Super bunny or Chicken fillet sandwich with onion rings :) (damn, that brings back good memories)…

Now your probably wondering why something so good, should be boycotted? Well, one thing’s for sure, I don’t want my cherished memories to be tarnished by a fake brand. Fake, you ask? Yes Fake!! The Hungry Bunny ads (shown above) that have been publicized in the newspapers for the past 2 days are not the original concept that was created in Kuwait. The ads are of a Saudi owned company that, coincidently, started up the brand right after the closing of Hungry Bunny in Kuwait. They have deliberately managed to duplicate the entire concept from A to Z (i.e. menu, design, “I’m so hungry” slogan and logo!). They’ve taken all the hard work and devotion that was placed into the brand by Al-Homaizi Foodstuff and claimed it as their own.

This frustrating issue not only causes annoyance, by the people who started the brand, but also damages the concept by brand abuse. Brand abuse is the unauthorized use of logos and images as well as the use of hidden and visible texts. A common scenario of brand abuse is for example let’s say I open a fast food restaurant, Hungry Bunny World, and use the Hungry Bunny logo or an extremely similar one. A consumer may mistakenly assume that my restaurant is part of, or affiliated with Hungry Bunny. If my store doesn't have the same high standards and practices as Hungry Bunny, then Hungry Bunny has been damaged.

Which is why these ads must be stopped and boycotting the fake Hungry Bunny should be encouraged in order to not severely damage the fame of the original Hungry Bunny brand that we all grew up loving and appreciating …Solution is: Take some action and don’t just let it go. Word of mouth can be the best form of advertising.

Personal Notes:

TO ALL: Please forward this message and relate your thoughts !! Please don’t allow this malicious event to continue.

A Real LIFE Transformer!!

2007-10-06T02:15:00.000+03:00

"And now, the end is here..."...This is brilliant!! For me, this is the perfect combination of two of my favourite things :) Transformers and 1950's American Jazz (Frank Sinatra/Nat King Cole)..I can't ask for anything better than that, apart from a better quality image of the video clip :/ (sorry about that guys)

Something To Think about: Do you think there's somebody in there OR it's a CG (Computer Graphics)?

Personal Notes:
Agent B: “Back in the Market”..lool ;p
Vicini: I think gourmet has lost its touch ;)
3ash Wagif: “whats up….” (why bother asking the same question if u know what the answer is..lool)
Just Jack: Dude, where u at!?!
Noodles: I think now we can have porridge ;) hehehe
Leo: Hope your feeling better :/
Bro: I know it’s not a Transformer if it doesn’t transform :p

Anime Commercial for Louis Vuitton...

2007-10-03T12:45:00.000+03:00

Superflat Monogram...Above commercial was created by Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton

My brother traveled to Japan this summer and as usual brought back with him the latest and mesmerizing advancement in high-tech and anime as well as the most up-to-date technology. It’s quite astonishing to see how highly advanced and superior they are in technology, from everyday living to infrastructure, and their never ending capacity to amaze us in their swiftness and speed to escalate. Yet, I sometimes wonder if, for the long term, an excess dependence on technology is a great thing?

Anyway, that’s a different post to discuss about :) But going back to my brother and the video clip...Just to tell you a bit about my brother and his fascination with anything Japan, he’s a huge fan of Japanese anime, comic books, movies and technology. I’m not kidding when I say he’s a fanatic, I mean he’s been a fan of anime since he was a kid from the time of Guyver, Project A-KO and RG Veda to the latest anime today. I remember back in the day, before English subtitles existed, as a child he would watch original Japanese anime and movies (I still wonder how he was able to understand and speak the language, mashallah)…Now, the reason I am posting this clip is because my brother used to never understand why people, girls in general, were so excited about fashion and, simultaneously, why he was so enthralled in Japanese animation. So when this clip was brought to his attention, due to it being created by one of his idols, he figured that maybe there’s something appealing to fashion, other than the fact that the Japanese citizens love LV :) For that reason, he thought that this clip is a perfect way of showing appreciation into the uniqueness behind fashion and anime as well creating an interest in some towards either one, when they wouldn’t have previously given each a chance let alone bother paying attention to it…

Personal Notes:
Agent B: Emotional Diarrhea ;p
Vicini: Stop trying to get sick leaves and go back to work :p
Noodles: Your doing great!...Struggling in the beginning will lead to greater things in the end J
3ash Wagif: Dude, postpone your trip and I hope your were kidding about the whole engagement thing :/
Mosan Mosan: Your “before futour dreams” are not helping at all when we’re at work :/ hehehe..
Spicy Pepper: Where you at? J
Maze: hmmm..Millionaire? Scary thought
Bro: Your notion will inspire a lot and might actually work…that’s a first, lol :p

GM Transformers!!

2007-07-02T09:00:00.000+03:00

Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye....Being an 80's kid, one of my most favourite cartoons to watch was Transformers. So you can imagine how anxious I am to watch this movie, as are loads of people. Yet, as a kid watching the cartoon, to me Transformers have always seemed as cool and expensive cars (i.e. BMW, Mercedes, etc..) Apparently, to my surprise, the latest Tranformer versions are Chevy's, Pontiacs and Buicks :/ Now, whats so cool about those cars :S

Anywayz, that's still not going to stop me from watching the movie :) However, check out the youtube clip below..it's the entire TV campaign for the General Motors "Transform Your Ride" promotion...very cool, especially the one with Optimus Prime :)
Also, check this site out!! Chevy Autobot (choose your autobot and battle)

Something To Think About: What would you wish your Transformer vehicle to be? :)

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: Hope you don't find a lizard at your new location ;p...Watch out for those pancakes ;p..miss ya dude
- Vicini: Battle of the Dj on the sea side ;p.."I'm all alone!!"..lool
- 3ash Wagif: Me no like you :p
- Just Jack: No more landan for u!! it drains u physically and emotionally ;p
- Noodles: Marshmallows microwaved..mmmm :D
- NZ: u are crazy dude..lool
- Spicy Pepper: uhm..new podcast? ;)

Paris Hilton Gets Disregarded!!

2007-06-29T12:08:00.000+03:00

FINALLY, a reporter with guts & has an interest in reporting REAL news rather than the foolish, meaningless rubbish thats being aired non-stop and enforced upon on all to watch!..I mean, how sad is a society when thay start paying more attention to a celebrity being jailed for DUI then concentrating on the political and environmental issues, or just the day-to-day hardships, that are going on around the world...It basically shows you people's priorities in life :(

Hey, I'm not the perfect example, i mean i'd take watching football or the History channel over anything, but I'm just fed up from all the hype over the Paris Hilton issue! It's so old news! move on to something interesting...

Something To Think About: What's your say on this? And, what do u think the next media hype should be? :)

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: dude, ur in the picture!!..lool..ur famous, can i have ur autograph ;p
- Vicini: yalla mita fe number 5 ;) we need someone who can hook us up..yalla im counting on u to make it happen :D loool (chinna 9ij)
- 3ash Wagif: dude, don't miss DJ Tiesto (would luv to be there :/)
- Just Jack: hmmm...i see landan is growing on u :) *e7im..e7im..chocolates* :D
- Noodles: ur 2AM marble fondue killed me last night loool...next time we'll experiment with something else and add cold berries to it :D
- S: chinna yabeela ba7ar oo gelato :D
- Armani: int 7addik bada3t ams ;p next time, remind me not to get on ur bad side..hehehe

Britian's Got Talent...Winner!

2007-06-23T11:00:00.000+03:00

Knowing that I enjoy classical music, a friend of mine from London sent me this link. When watching the first video clip, I thought it was probably going to be a "poke-fun of" clip but once he opened his mouth and singing came out of his voice..I was flabbergasted!! He's absolutely brilliant! He truly is a "lump of coal who will be transformed into a diamond"...I still get goosebumps when the song starts to pick up :)

(Warning: if you don't enjoy listening to Opera singing then this video is not for you :p)

Paul Potts Audition (A must see clip!)

Paul Potts singing in the Final

Personal Notes:
- Qadsawi Malakee!! :D
- Agent B: 36 ? ;p...lool
- Vicini: Burger ille bil Faiha ;)
- 3ash Wagif: yimkin Kuwait Club mo qawi ;p
- Noodles: Next time we'll do Oreo stuffed with peanut butter :D
- Mizo: it was great seeing ya dude :)
- Lestat: Hope you get better soon.."Whatever!!" :D
- Bro: When in a hurry, don't shave..Ouch :/ loool

New Seafood Restaurant in Q8!!..

2007-06-20T16:00:00.000+03:00

Seven Seas..."Starting in Kuwait, invites you (and your taste buds) to delve into a tantalizing trip across the various seas and its respective seafood cuisine."

NOW OPEN: Seven Seas!! This fabulous modern waterfront restaurant compromises of enjoyful high quality Seafood dishes, elegant décor & unrivaled sea views..Situated on the Gulf street, within the Burj Al Hamam building, it encompasses impeccable 180 degree Sea views! Once you step into the restaurant you truely become part of a unique experience....I truely enjoyed my time there, thanks for the invite :) and all I can say is, you have to go there to experience it :)

Restaurant: Seven Seas
Location: In the Burj Al Hamam Building, Gulf street, on the 1st Floor
Serving: Seafood cuisine for lunch and dinner
Reservation number: 2564391/92

Personal Note:
- I would like to say that the exterior picture of burj al hamam (on top) was taken by Fonzy.
- Agent B: focus group? free ipod? hmmm...yimkin :D
- Vicini: So, what kind of milk? fat free, low fat or full fat ;p
- 3ash Wagif: Thanks for the surprise dude :)...it truely meant a lot..
- Just Jack: Maltesers :D
- J: Charlize theron ;p lool
- N & N: Hope u guys learnt from that experience :/
- Maze: Positive thinking :D
- FM: dude..wainik!
- Guys!! its tanning season :D

Defining A Dream...

2007-06-04T11:00:00.000+03:00

“Dreams that do come true can be as unsettling as those that don't.”

Dreamcatcher...Originated in the Ojibwa Nation, is used as a charm to protect sleeping children from nightmares. The Ojibwa believe that a dreamcatcher filters a person's dreams.

Yesterday night I had a dream, well I’m not sure if I can say it was a dream, more of a nightmare cause it wasn’t a happy ending :/…The dream started with me leaving work and bumping into one of my close friend’s grandfather, a loving gentleman who I have known since I was 10, and he started asking the standard questions, which they usually do, about family and work. It was a quick 5 minute conversation and then we each said our goodbyes and went our separate ways…Next day, as I was walking towards my office building, I pass the building where my friend’s grandfather works in and I notice that the whole building is shut down and closed for the day. I see an old guard, with a sad face, standing in front of the main door and I walk towards him to inquire about the closing of the building. He shockingly informs me that my close friend’s grandfather has passed away…I instantly woke up in disbelief from the dream as a result of the fright that I got from hearing this information :( I couldn’t go back to sleep after that…I’m still pondering about the dream and I have no idea what it meant; would any of you know what it could mean?

Something To Think About: Why do we dream?

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: "That's me in the corner!..That's me in the spotlight, Loosing my religion!"
- Vicini: i didn't get to finish listening to that song that u downloaded..that kid kept changing the songs :)
- 3ash Wagif: thanks for the talk :) and goodluck!
- Just Jack: Enjoy the trip ;)
- Noodles: Goodluck with ur exams!!

The Day The Music Died...

2007-06-02T10:00:00.000+03:00

"A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music used to make me smile..."

The Day the Music Died… I never really got to say good-bye to him, even when I was there to watch him die. A piece of me still wishes I could have had one last kiss, one last hug, one last 'I love you' before he went away - one last anything

I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye… Of all the experiences we confront in life, the toughest to face is the sudden, unexpected loss of someone we love. . Loss in itself is painful enough, but sudden loss is shocking. The shock doubles our pain, intensifies our grief and can leave us stunned, lost, and overwhelmed with agony. We may not know where to begin to cope. When we face a sudden loss, all at once we have three overwhelming tasks to deal with: Our grief over the loss of our loved one, the absence of this special person from our daily lives, and the changes in our lives that are caused by this loss. Each is a big task to take on, and each will become a part of our mourning and healing process.

Does loss really become more bearable with the passage of time? Does one ever really recover from a loss? Eventually, one gets to move on and get on with the rest of one's life, but never really fully and completely recovers from it.

Something To Think About: How do you cope with grief?

“No farewell words were spoken. No time to say goodbye.
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness, and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you--no one can ever know.
But now we know you want us to mourn for you no more.
To remember all the happy times, life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten, we pledge to you today--
a hallowed place within our hearts is where you'll always stay.”

Personal Note:

- Agent B: When r we going to that shop again to get candy ;p

- Vicini: Just remember, we get those circular sugary dessert and a boat :D

- S: sij Damnation :/ hehehehe...i told u not to try it

- Nas: waaaaaaaal

- 3ash Wagif: Hope ur going to that Battle of the Dj concert

- Just Jack: So, what kind of business is this that gets u traveling so much ? ;)

- N Girls: Wish i was at the Aerosmith concert with u guys :/

- Family: Sorry for your loss and thanks for being there for the support and comfort :'(

- "No More Food!!" lol...

- N, Cixousianpanic, Maze, SP & Mosan: I really appreciate the fact of you being patient with my disappearing act and wording your concerns…Thank You and missed you guys :D
I think you have noticed but I have to confess, sorry, that I haven’t been up to date with the blogsphere :/ So, u guys have to update me ;)

Rollin in the Range...

2007-04-16T13:00:00.000+03:00

These songs are a dedication to the 2 chicks, you know who you are Foolish & Mischievous, who bring out the wild and carefree 2nd Gemini half side of me ;)....I know I can always depend on them for entertainment :p whether its just hanging out, club hopping, or cruising around and listening to music (of course, it always has to be them in control of the ipod) ;p

However the 2nd song is more of an Initiation song for a might be new member to the group, its a South Cali Latino thing ;)…It seems like the Trio is going to be a “Quattro” ;) bs allah khalikoum ya banat..shway shway 3ala il akh, ma ra7 yigdar yistow3ib kil hal yinoum at one time ;) lool

Something To Think About: Do you have friends who bring out your wild side? :)

“There are three types of friends: those like food, without which you can't live; those like medicine, which you need occasionally; and those like an illness, which you never want.”

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: 3afya 3afya, shlon "Ferrari switch gears"...lool
- Vicini: 3aaash il DJ, who actually believes that they're a celebrity ;p
- Just Jack: Massari!!...looking good :) Now, all we need to find for ya is ur "ideal" blonde..lool
- 3ash Wagif: Thank you for the visit! it was so unexpected..The weekend was a blast and it was great seeing ya..miss ya buddy, yalla come back :)
- Mosan Mosan: So its official, we're going to meet in Wembley for the FA Cup finals...Cheers to a great match :)
- FM: Man its been ages! we have a lot to catch up on :)
- Maze: Your good side is not your weak side
- Deem: Hi ;)...i never turn down a request
- To All: Hope you enjoy the songs ;)

Man United Will Never Die!!

2007-04-11T16:00:00.000+03:00

And The REDS Go Marchin ON ON ON!!...Manchester United last night played one of their greatest performances at Old Trafford. The Reds thrashed Roma 7 - 1, with Carricks majestic goals, Smith's comeback, Rooney's swiftness and Ronaldo's dazzling foot work! No one, not even Sir Alex Ferguson, would have predicted what was to come out of this game...I'm still amazed by the game, there's no way of describing the amount of excitement and joy that you get out of it...Speechless! Below, you'll find an article that best describes this match as well as a clip of the incredible goals..All 7 of them!

THE INDEPENDENT:In one of the most exhilarating, affirmative and historic performances the European Cup has seen, Manchester United last night majestically swept into the competition's semi-finals by destroying Roma with a 7-1, yes, 7-1 victory, at Old Trafford.

"We are the pride of all Europe"

Personal Notes:
- Agent B: So, any new changes in the plan ;)
- Vicini: Are you sure it's a good idea for you to cook for us ;p
- Just Jack: Jet-Lag is the best excuse ;)
- Noodles: Shofay il goal il thani!..Mo gadra itla7geen 3ala il gwal..lool
- Z: who would have predicted this many goals!!
- SP: Citizen V ;)
- Cixousianpanic: "Non-Stick" lady ;)...Don't give up hope on me just yet :)

Love...

2007-04-04T10:00:00.000+03:00

LOVE: infused with or feeling deep affection or passion for a person. (definition of the word from the dictionary)

Have you ever been in love?...I'm not talking about the kind of love that seems to start out strong and you think this could be the one, only to have it fade out in a few weeks. I am talking about the kind of love where you would do anything for the person and know that they would do the same for you. The kind of love where you can just sit there and never need to say "I love you", because you both feel it, and know it’s true. If you ever have, then you are one of the lucky ones. If you haven't, the day will come when you do and only then will you truly understand what I am talking about.

Now, let's take it a step farther....Have you ever had this love at your fingertips, held it in your arms only to have it lost, and gone forever, with no chance of ever getting it back?...Everyone has a story in love

“Meeting you was fate, becoming your friend was a choice, but falling in love with you I had no control over.”

Personal Note:
- Cixousianpanic: I was actually waiting for you to come back from your hiatus, in order to post a new topic ;p...At first, I was jealous of the fact that you were going to Miami for Spring Break but after reading your ordeal I was thinking Kuwait isn't that bad after all ;) hehehe
- Agent B: Dude..I leave you for 1 week and all of this happens!! You've been corrupted :/..lool! plus, "Just Say No To Mazra3a" :p

- Vicini: Now, it's 3!! since when!?...Shwayshway 3alay ya nas :/ it's difficult to take all this shocking info at once :/ So, did u confuse between the 3 ;) And next time, Conference ! :p

- 3ash Wagif: haaa, shlon landan ;)...lool....ya m3awad, chan zain gidart i attend il Man U game with ya :( I'm expecting loads of pics of Old Trafford!!

- Just Jack: I'm guessing ur having loads of fun in the states :p...no cruising on sunset, hatha mo shari3 il 7oub or il khaleej!! lool :)

- Mosan Mosan: So, who won the horse Race bet? :)

- Spicy Pepper: MIA?? :/

- Cruise Group: Me! going on a cruise? uhm noo...Haven't you guys seen Titanic!!

Quote of The Day

2007-03-23T05:00:00.000+03:00

"Unfortunately, it is quite easy to be an impatient, inconsiderate, scatterbrained Tigger in a society that admires, encourages, and rewards impulsive behavior." (Benjamin Hoff)

Personal Note:

- Agent B: I didn't it expect from you :( Yet, I turned a blind eye to all that occured tonight because it's always hard for me to be upset at you, no matter how bad the incident was..

- Vicini: "No!! I'm fine!....then why is she taking so long in the restroom?" :/ lool

- Trilogy Group: Thanks for a great night!! Hope you enjoyed the after party ;)

- Chef & Cheeks: Good recommendation on the dinner place :* Foie gras was delicious :)

- Boo: You didn't think you would be seeing all of this craziness tonight :p

- Abby: I'm expecting you to shake it at the concert ;)

- Just Jack: I can't believe you went ahead with it :(

- 3ash Wagif: Wish you were here to enjoy the fun with us :/

- Noodles: I'm happy that your putting more effort :*

Curious, As To Why !?

2007-03-20T10:15:00.000+03:00

Can someone tell me Why the Q8 Weather website is blocked!! I've been trying to access the site since yesterday and all I've been getting is that damn image on top :/

Hey, don't get any wrong ideas that I'm a devoted reader of the site and keen on knowing the weather. Yet, I like checking this site from time to time due to the fact that it's a local site and is updated daily, even though sometimes the updates/warnings are a bit late ;p hehehehe

Something to Think About: I'm Curious as to why they would block this site?

Mishaal Al Roumi: Goodluck with trying to get ur site back on! Dude, get on the radio in the morning! You want us to start a petition for ya ;)

Personal Notes:
- Vicini: Chinna il morning sessions ga3da tit'akhar ;p
- Agent B: When are you going to show us what you learned from the Carmen DVD ;) lool!
- 3ash Wagif: Would have been fun if you could have joined us this weekend :(
- FM: 3aash min sima3 9outak ;) Dude, next time don't disappear chithi!
- Just Jack: Hope ur having fun..Be careful from those 3am calls ;p
- "Gang": Who's going to be babysitting the pool ;)
- Cheeks: It's quite amazing that that guy decided to settle down :o

Cartoons: 80's or 90's ?

2007-03-13T16:45:00.000+03:00

Growing up, we've all experienced the enjoyment of watching cartoons and there's nothing that can explain the pleasure that we receive out of it . Some of us have grown out of that phase and the rest refuse to grow out of it because they can't accept the fact of growing up ;p (kidding)

Being an 80's child it's difficult for me to connect with the cartoons these days, apart from Dexter's Laboratory ;) (hey! dexter is hilarious)...There's nothing like the 80's cartoons, they were very simple back then, the colors were faded and sometimes you had a characters' mouth movements un-synchronized with the sound..LOL!...I remember when I was 6, summer in the States was all about Muppet Babies, The Wuzzles and GI Joe. I then moved on to Transformers, Dungeon & Dragons and Silverhawks (that was my fav!) ....This post is not intended to make the 80's cartoons better than the 90's cartoons or vice versa. I guess every generation has its own likes and dislikes..I'm always up for watching 80's cartoons anytime! :)

(Intro to 80's Cartoons)

(Intro to 90's cartoons)

Something To Think About: What were your favourite cartoons growing up?

Personal Note:
- Agent B: Intay ib koubrich cartoon..LOL!! ;p (reminder: Bugs Bunny teeth..hahaha)
- Vicini: So, enjoying the promotion so far ;)
- 3ash Wagif: You remember when we were kids we used to act like the Thundercat and He-Man characters..LOL!! "Thunder, Thunder, Thundercats! HOOOOOOO! " I used to always beat the guys up :/
- Just Jack: Easy on the Swiss cheese..lool
- Sindus: Remember when u used to make me watch Jem with u..hahaha...I can't believe you purchased "My Little Pony" and "Rainbow Brite"..lol
- Noodles: You need to put more effort in ur work!!
- FM: When will you continue with this relationship issue..You need to decide on what you want and go with it. Stop acting childish!

What's So funny with "Overboard"!!

2007-03-08T22:50:00.001+03:00

Someone Please Explain To Me What Is So Funny with this Movie!! :/

I'm sitting with the gang in the tent, minding my own business, and in walks one of our Dr. friends...The tent went from group chats about politics and the latest gossip to hysterical fall down laughter and all kind of snort sounds being released..lool..Bare in mind, most of these people are in their 30’s and they were uncontrollably sobbing from excessive laughter..I couldn’t understand what they were laughing about but their laughter was sure as hell contagious!! hahahaha :)

Some of the funny comments about the movie that I was capable to understand, were:

"We're at sea, and I'm a GOD at sea!"
"Tofuuuuuuuti... Tofuuuuti Klein!"

"I'm a short, fat slut."
"Do we have a straight jacket on board? I always carry one, yes."
"ANNIE GOOLAHEY... Where in God's name did I grow up, Dogpatch?"

Now, they have calmed down abit and are taking a break from the tons of laughter..hehehehe :)

(Warning: when sudden events like these occur, make sure your not sitting next to someone who is swallowing liquids..Results: splatter everywhere :/)

Personal Note:

- Doc: You didn't think you would find someone who luved that movie as much as u did ;)

- Ice Cream Group: 3aaaash KDD sandawitch..kaak

- Chef & Cheeks: Your always invited, please come again if your going to be bringing with u food..lool. Next time we'll try to swallow rather than inhale..hahaha :)

- Oum S: Don't worry, just take one problem at a time

- Vicini: "Do you love me" stop singing that song!! its going to be stuck in my head again :/

- Agent B: Miss ya babe :*

- Agool, mita ra7 insaw'we a Weight Watcher yam3a ;p

KOC 2007 Festival in Ahmadi

2007-03-06T12:31:00.000+03:00

Yesterday, I visited the site of the Annual Ahmadi Festival to check out the setup plus the activities that are going to take place for the weekend. The festival seems like a fun excursion for families and kids. I would highly recommended it for families with kids to consider taking a lookt at and trying it out this weekend..**Early Warning: loads of kids running around** :)

Event: KOC Ahmadi Festival

Date of Event: 7th - 9th March, 2007 (On the 7th they will start at 5pm)

Location: Ahmadi, KOC area

Activities That will be held:

- Chocolate Factoy

- Theatre Play

- Mini train ride

- little Circus

- Climbing Wall

- Flying Fox

- Roping Down

- Space Zone

- Balloon Ride

- Kite Workshop
- Laser Show

(I was so excited when I saw this logo!! G Cafe is going to be serving their famous gelato in the fair!! YUMMY!! I'll definately be passing by their booth)

Personal Note:
Agent B: You’d think your craziness will cool down a bit in Milano ;)
Vicini: Shall we go get sandwich ice cream ;p
“Boo Tent”: Next time don’t get that certain person to order the food or we’ll always starve to death..lool :)
3ash Wagif: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE!! Hope your going to have a wild night ;) Don’t have too much fun without me..Agool, say hello to Mary Jane ;p

Can't Get This Song Out Of My Head!!

2007-03-04T12:00:00.000+03:00

I Can't Seem to get this song out of my head!! I keep singing the chorus "ha ha ha ha haaa" I love Regina's music style, it reminds me of Tori Amos.

Some of you might know her as the singer who sang the title song "Little Boxes" of Showtime's television series Weeds.

Personal Note:
- Cixousianpanic: Thought you would like this post being that you are a Soviet Kitsch fan ;)
- Agent B: No more add-ons!! Pucker up those lips..lool
- Vicini: Welcome Back!! My tummy thanks you for the delicious chocolates :)
- Luna: Hope your feeling better
- Ivy: Congrats on the acceptance!
- Just Jack: So, how was the double date ;p..lol
- FM: Wainik mikhtife
- Chef & Cheecks: Spanish Embassy..loool ;)
- 3ash Wagif: Missing ya dude...Dude, pick Chicago! that way i'll have a place to stay at when I come to visit ;)
- Abady: Wish you were here :( This song reminds me of our Tori Amos days, remember Halloween in Santa Monica.."Fairy Dust"..lol

Valentine's Day

2007-02-14T17:09:00.000+03:00

If you're feeling a little lonely today then, this might cheer you up :)
(He starts to break it down around 2:15!)

Personal Note:
- I didn’t want to post about Valentine’s, being that everyone would, but I couldn’t resist this :\
- Cixousianpanic: Me sorry..Me sorry :(
- Agent B: I wonder how your Valentine’s is ;p
- Vicini: Happy Birthday!!
- Just Jack: Hell ya your going to give me a ride on the hog!
- 3ash Wagif: Are we going to see u before you leave L
- To the Single’s gang: Enjoy partying tonight ;)
- PS: This is my first Youtube post..It’s Cixousianpanic fault!

Kuwaiti Style

2007-02-10T09:00:00.000+03:00

Kuwait T-Shirts....These amazing shirts were designed by a Kuwaiti female..The t-shirt's design has this urban style to it which gives it a trendy look...It's great to see young hard working Kuwaiti entrepreneur's start up and establish their own concepts/ideas. There are lot of Kuwaiti's out there who are very talented and have great potential, but sometimes encounter some hardships along the way. Which is why i believe we should always try to assist and support local talents!!...Show your support and patriotism by purchasing one of these t-shirts, I already did!

About the T-shirts:

The t-shirts are a vintage take of the old Kuwaiti flag. The t-shirt iteself is from American Apparel and is not only sweatshop free, but incredibly soft, printer-friendly and of great quality. The t-shirts have a modern and urban edge with a unisex fit which makes it very appealing to all ages, but especially the young. Most importantly, the t-shirt is authentic - something people can purchase from Kuwait, about Kuwait, by a Kuwaiti. The Arabic font spelling out 'Kuwait', although simple, gives the T-shirt a contemporary and different look. Attached is a note that will be pinned to every t-shirt, to give it a personal touch (please see below).

Locations sold at:

Villa Moda, most hotel and airport boutiques, Kuwait Scientific Centre, Kuwait Towers, and online at www.pretasouk.com
In talks with other locations such as AUK, Dar-Al-Athar, Marina Mall etc.

Contact:

sula@alumni.brown.edu

Personal Note:
- Cuteberry: Welcome back! Don't disappear on us again!
- Agent B: Who said I was free ;p...Plus, stop with all the new add-ons
- Vicini: Next time, get sushi instead of chinese ;)
- Just Jack: Dude..don't you know that business trips are an all expense paid trip to party ;)
- FM: You need to wake up and get your act together!
- 3ash Wagif: Weren't u supposed to come to q8 for a visit :(
- Oum N: MABROOK!! I'm so happy for u :) can't wait to see the new addition to the family
- Baby A: Welcome to the family :*
- G: Happy B-day (how do u say it in korean ;p)

Celebrating A Lie!

2007-01-14T16:00:00.000+03:00

"Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me."

How could this happen to me? What happened that day, I could have not prepared for it in a million years. It was definitely not the way I had thought I would find out. It was like something out of a movie playing in slow motion. Only I could not control the reel.

I was going through a file, which my mother has arranged, that consisted of all my Medical papers, citizenship and school papers (aren't mothers great)..I was excited going through a file that basically covered my whole life, from papers with mini footprints of my birth to my University grades. It made me happy to reminiscence on old memories..I was searching for my Birth certificate for Passport application purposes, so I proceeded to find it.

What I read next left me feeling numb inside. I could hardly breath. My body started tensing up. I couldn't take my eyes off the letter. What it said shocked me. Who could have guessed that one line in a letter could change someone's life so drastically? I felt my whole past flashing before my eyes. . .All this time, I was celebrating my birthday on the wrong date! It was all a lie!

Double checking the writing to ensure that I've read it correctly and rubbing my eyes to make sure that I wasn't hallucinating. On the Birth Certificate it certified that I was actually born a couple of days after the actual date that I have been celebrating all my life.

Now I had to face an even greater truth. The truth that I was sort of living a lie and the fact that all these years I've been basing my Astrological readings on that date, a date that wasn't me :(

One year has passed since I've found out about my actual birth date. I have decided to continue celebrating my birthday on the incorrect date, due to the fact that I have gotten used to that date and it's part of my life. Yet, I still get bothered sometimes about finding out the truth...

Something To Think About: How would you react/feel if you found out that you were actually born on a different date?

Personal Notes:
- Spicy Pepper: So, how's the use of my Trademark treating you ;)
- Cixousianpanic: Dude..enjoy as much as you can of Kuwait before you go back :) Plus, we miss your posts :(
- Dr. Lost: Dude...I posted! happy now ;)
- Agent B: Goodluck!! and then your going to be free!!
- Vicini: Dude..I can't hear what your saying ;p
- Mr. Cali: Goodluck with the date! "I don't mix business with pleasure" who are you kidding ;p
- FM: Bro, you have my support but you need to re-think about your decision
-3ash Wagif: What's up dude..
- Kaizen: What's up with the frozen salmon!! You guys need a lot of things to resolve! yet, you have a decent selling product.

New Year...New Beginnings

2006-12-31T12:30:00.000+03:00

"The End is but a New Beginning"

January 1 is the mark of a new year, a new beginning. It is a time when the unconquerable mountain in the distance is surmountable; the unattainable is within reach; the impossible is possible. January is perhaps the single month of the year when the walk to the gym is do-able, when brownies are replaced with apples and when Nicorette patches are proudly sported. Year after year, resolutions are made with the best intentions, but as the weeks pass and the novelty wears off, time and again these false promises fade out of existence. Days continue to go by as if no one had ever tried to alter his life at all.

A new year is arriving once again. We've all been through so much. We've been through a long war, dozens of earthquakes and hurricanes, birthdays, elections, re-elections, weddings, deaths, births, and so on...
But here is the thing, we have another chance, another year to make things right. Well of course not everything will go right, things don't always go right, but we can try... maybe for a start we can ask what we ‘truly’ want from our lives in the years ahead.

Happy new year everyone and don't forget to smile… Life is just a game, just a funny game :)

Something To Think About: What are your hopes and dreams for 2007?

Personal Notes:
- Wishing all of you a Happy Eid and Enjoyable New Year Celebrations
- Spicy Pepper & Mosan Mosan: Cheers ;)..SP is walker joining you in the celebrations ;)
- Cixousianpanic: Hope your enjoying your time in Kuwait..Catching up on the latest restaurant and cafe hangouts ;)
- 3ash Wagif: What are our plans for new year? ;)
- Vicini: How was the sushi :)
- Agent B: I know your wearing black, but I can't seem to point you out from all the others :p
- Chef: I'm not going to be drinking your punch!
-To the gang: Hope your having fun in the East and your spicing it up ;) I'm curious to hear about your New Year celebrations
- Abby: It was great seeing you after a long time..I still can't get over the fact of how long its been since I've last seen you! You just wait til I come to LA and we'll definately catch up on all the things that we missed :)

Despair

2006-12-17T09:00:00.000+03:00

Despair....Is to give up all hope or expectation

"The weight of the circling thoughts of despair allow no lighter thoughts to escape"

It is hard for me to keep up hope when I see so much damage to what I love...Despair is like a disease, it eats away from the inside, and by the time the symptoms are recognized, it is probably too late. Despair attacks a person's inner self, it puts pain into most of what they see.

It is obvious that despair overpower us at times and the only healing response I know to the devastating situations we are confronted with every day in the news is to grieve. It's okay to let yourself really mourn at the losses, and to weep when the tears want to come. This is a type of purifying experience which will release energy to get you back into the crisis.

"Despair is not weak;
It is strong.
It fights against our hope.
It fights against our determination.
It fights even against our heart's conviction-light."

Something to Think About: How do you cope with despair?

Personal Note:
- Cixousianpanic: New post for you to stare at ;)...Plus, I'll do the tag thingie as soon as possible ;p...Now, will this post stop you from nagging me about posting a new post ;) Again, thank you :)
- Spicy Pepper: I'm back from being M.I.A ;)...I was thinking the same thing about you
- Vicini: Enjoy the course..We sure are missing the hot weather ;)
- Agent B: So, are we going to New York or what ?! But I don't want to go during the winter season ;)
- 3ash Wagif: Missing you dude...wish you'd come for a few days
- Su: Stop postponing our movie date :p
- Noodles: Goodluck with your exams
- S & S: Hope you get well soon :(
- Dr. Lost: Welcome Back..That was a short hiatus ;)
- Q8 Cuteberry: Where have you gone? We've missed your *giggles*..hehehehe :)

Remembering Joy, Remembering Sorrow

2006-11-28T10:15:00.000+03:00

Remembering joy, Remembering Sorrow...The image on top literally means "one joy, one sorrow." A wider translation is, "to be glad and sad by turn."

"There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief."

Remembering Joy...Today would have been a day of laughter filled with tears, shared with family and friends..The scent of bukhour, which was purchased just for this special day, would have been all around, as would the sweets and flowers that were specially ordered to show our joy..A day where we would have seen you kiss your parents forehead, showing your endless love for them and assuring them that your now prepared to start a family of your own..A day we see you start a life of your own, life filled with happiness inshallah

Unfortunately, that day did not come. Instead, that day was replcaed with grieve and sadness. The grieve of loosing a loved one who was dear to all and the sadness of having to see that all the flowers and sweets being distributed because they will no longer be used for that happy occasion..Yet, remember this "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."

Remembering Sorrow...We may run from death and sorrow but we cannot hide, it will find us sooner or later. Who among us have not known the pain of losing someone we love. If you can count yourself among those who have not known that pain consider yourself fortunate indeed, but know that your good fortune will not last forever. We will all face the pain of grieve and sorrow when a person we love will leave this earth but not our hearts. Yet we live in a society that knows no way of recognizing this fact—we will all carry with us the pain of loss.

Something To Think About: Do you think Joy is greater than Sorrow OR Sorrow greater than Joy? ( I believe they both share equal greatness)

Personal Note:

- Sindus: I hope, inshallah, your day of happiness will come soon. The day where you’ll make your parents proud
- Lestat: Dude, WTF!! Your signed in all day! That person has no life
- FM: I see your back to working long hours ;)

Can Lovers be Just Friends?

2006-11-20T12:05:00.000+03:00

Can Lovers Be Just Friends?...I believe this is the phrase that people dread in a relationship "let's just be friends"..the phrase that will mean you either loose a lover and a close friend or gain a friend who knows all your secrets.

Is it possible for lovers to go from holding hands and cuddling to keeping a distance between them? Is it possible for lovers to go from an intimate and loving relationship to a friendly/non sexual relationship? Some people think it can be done but i think otherwise, I don't think it's easy and i doubt it's even possible.

Being in a relationship is not easy, it requires a lot of patience, and when feelings are being involved then there is always a risk that one will hurt the other person. And only time will heal the damages. But sometimes time can cause a sort of distance between the relationship where it will make the significant other think about "seeing other people" and when that happens, the question of being just friends is brought up.

I have a friend who went through the same ordeal. Where she fell in love with a friend and eventually their friendship tarnsitioned into a love realtionship. But throught time the guy thought my friend was moving to fast with the relationship and he didn't start having the same feelings for her as she did of him so he asked her if "we could just be friends." Of course, that devasted her but she thought that she would be able to cope with just being friends and she agreed..Big Mistake! Now she has noticed that it's not as simple as she thought it would be :(

Something To Think About: Can ex-lovers be just friends? (I believe the only people who can answer that question are those who are asking it)

Wondering What If...

2006-11-18T13:30:00.000+03:00

Wondering..."Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn't?, or saying nothing and wishing you had?"

Wondering includes many different emotions including surprise, curiosity, and doubt. Also, reflecting on questions, concerns, and ideas are all part of the wondering phase. It's always easy to think of a thought, acting it is difficult, yet trying to put one's thought into action is the most difficult thing in the world. The ability to put one's thoughts into action requires a lot of mental and physical preparation and the outcome might bring relief to one's soul and not having that regretful feeling hovering on top of you.

I believe that people who wonder can be categorized into two kinds; those who thought and never did, and those who did and never thought. I personally see myself in between those two, I sometimes think and react without thinking of the consequences and then there are times where I want to go ahead with a certain action but don't go ahead with it because I'm not fully confident.

Something to Think About: "Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide character; and character fixes our destiny."

Why Am I Not Surprised :/

2006-11-15T20:22:00.000+03:00

Why Am I Not Surprised ?...They never cease to dissapoint me :( Every new game you built your hopes up that maybe this game they will prove me wrong...Maybe this game they will miraculously become the lively spirit of the old Kuwaiti team that used to intimidate any team, once they stepped onto the field..The team that used to win every Gulf Cup..The team that made us proud to wear the azayrig jersey.

We just finished watching the Kuwait vs. Bahrain match and as you might know by now, we lost 2 - 1 :( The game wasn't that exciting..Bahrain played well during the first half..Kuwait played much better during the 2nd half but it wasn't enough to win the match..Hopefully, next time they'll get their game on

Personal Note:
- Cuteberry: Your on the list! 6alab ba9eet :)...didn't use "last thought" this time :p
- Mosan Mosan: Hope you have an enjoyable weekend ;)

Criticism

2006-11-14T11:30:00.000+03:00

Constructive Criticism...that is, letting someone know about something they do that you don’t agree with.

"An emotional brain is not a thinking brain."

Why is it that whenever we receive criticism, we naturally go through a range of emotions?...Consider the last time someone offered criticism of you at work. Did you really listen to what that person had to say? Did you encourage the person to offer it? Did you give your boss or colleague the benefit of the doubt rather than going into attack mode? Or did you just ignore it? Sometimes it's hard to know what to do and how to react :(

As well, I've noticed that the more devastating the criticism is, the more likely we want to just blow it off. I've discovered that if I'm getting really mad or defensive as someone is offering me criticism, I tend to believe that the person is on to something. But, I always wonder why is it so difficult for us to take on criticism? It's so easy for us to give complaints but when the finger is being pointed on us, that's when it gets hard.

Last thought: Would you take constructive criticism as useful feedback and accept it with an open mind OR jump to conclusion and consider it as destructive complaints?

Secrets

2006-11-12T02:00:00.000+03:00

Secrets..."If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees." (Khalil Gibran)

I strongly believe that every human being has the same secrets, the secrets that are both very telling and very important to tell. Nobody can deny the fact that they each have secrets of their own, secrets that are hard to keep especially when the secret involves other people. And no matter how much we try to tell ourselves otherwise, the fact that we’re trying to keep them, shows how much power they hold. How fearful we are that their information might leak out :/

Don't people realize that a secret is no longer considered a secret if it is revealed to someone?Why do people bother telling their secrets to someone. It's just going to be exposed, eventually :(

"When a secret is revealed, it is the fault of the man who confided it”

Personal Note:
- Cixousianpanic: Thanks for that last comment..Sorry for not posting but I have been really busy at work the past week! Can you imagine that it's 1:30 am and i just came back home from work :( that basically just tells you how hectic the past week has been
- Dr. Lost: Can't believe your quitting blogging...Are you getting engaged ;) Anywayz dude, you will be missed and it has been an honor to have known you as a blogger friend...Agool, do visit us from time to time :)