ALLO!

Most probably I won’t stay as active as I was last couple of weeks, because my brother is going to start his holiday today. Which means the PC property is going to be shifted from me to him.
Going to miss you loads. So if I didn’t comment much, know that you’ll always stay in my heart now and forever.

Anyways, I got to catch my friends at the club ;)
Cheers,

Ps: pray for me PLEASE, tomorrow I got an interview which brings the shiver at the back of my nick already.

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A blogging quiz

I passed by this quiz today.. and guess what is the result !!!

62.5 %

My weblog owns 62.5 % of me. Does your blog own you?
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Another story...

After years of reading Arabic literature, I said to myself one day: "why not try English novels?!"
Actually that was considered a risk for me, as back then my English wasn't as good to read a whole novel on my own. However, as the English proverb says :"what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger", I started wondering between book shelves, wishing to pick a nice one as a trial.
Yet there popped up another problem, I wasn’t qualified enough to make a choice. I never thought of knowing more about foreign literature, apart from some Arabic translated novels, or hearing some names of known writers and novelists like "Charles dickens", "George Orwell", "Shakespeare" or "Bernard show"
People who I already studied some of their work in school and didn't much tasted!

So I browsed aimlessly, until I found this one "Fire in the hills" by "Anna Myers".

Tell you the truth; I picked it up for I was dazzled by the cover at first sight.
And the 1st thing I did after I borrowed the book, is I looked for my cozy bed, my lamb light, then down to reading.
Tell you another truth, this novel is 12 chapters, and till the 6th chapter I could get in nothing so far. The characters were too many that I couldn't focus or take grips of what was going on.
Yet every time I think of quitting, I got charmed with the cover again and the unique atmosphere surrounds me, pushed me to continue, a page after a page and a chapter after another. Even though I didn't understand a word, I was happy still, that was a forward step to challenge myself. I can make it someday

I started by putting my dictionary beside me, and then make a full list of the characters and their significant events and description, trying to put things together. And believe me, I DID IT !!

Seven continuous nights struggling, until I got the main plot with the final line in the 12th chapter: "The war is over!"
And tell you what, I found tears sprung from my eyes unconsciously. I can finally make it on my own.

After exactly 2 years of fight with other novels, I returned again to the same library and borrowed the same book. It was much easier then, that I discovered it's much like as a youngster's book.
However, after understanding, I even loved it more than before. So beautiful and simple story of a young lady trying to handle the responsibility of her family after her mother passed away. With her daily and perpetual changes and problems, you feel you are a part of her family.

And that was the another story of the dearest books to my heart.

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Today..

So today, I wake up and worked on my father's research *helping in the computer edits* till I got bored, and I continued reading the novel...
I blogged for a while, then went to lunch...

At 7 pm, I changed and went down to walk a while in the club... it was a bit crowded, with a lot of children running around the corner, which was ok, as I sneaked to the club's library.
I was mainly seeking any modern Arabic poetry books, so I had some chit-chat with the librarian. Pretty nice person, who pointed at a shelf and told me: there I know you'll find some books would appeal to you.

I headed the shelf, and stood there for over half an hour..
* nop not hesitant what book I would buy, because they were all awesome.. And you don't know that week point in me when it comes to such books and novels.*
But actually, I was trying to calculate and figure out the exact books that would go with the some of money I have in my pocket !!

And that was the end of it, I bought 5 new books, yet left myself just 2 pound for the end of the month * you should have heard the mocking blames of my mother on how nuts I am :D *
I continued the previous chat with him, and he added I should visit very often, he'll have a nice collection soon. So I replied : surly I will, at least to have the rest of the collection I started ;)))

I took my way out of the library, feeling as light as a bird, and finally breathing fresh air.
All the way back home, my thoughts were focused on 2 things:
1. The treasure I accidentally found today.
2. How lovely those hazy lazy crazy days of summer…
Now the holiday JUST BEGUN!!
TADAAA…

P.S.: I even found one of the books I just mentioned earlier in the previous post... * how lucky I am ;) *


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OK, so My Summer resolutions for this holiday *by God's willing*:

** learn new programming languages. Already reserved in a course for C & C++
** finish the books I got in my own library, and tell you about them one by one. I am currently reading "Montezuma's daughter" by" Sir H. Rider Haggard".
** try to find some books by my favorite Egyptian poets and novels by Paulo Coelho.
** help mother a bit more in the kitchen stuff.. UGH!
** wish I can have my 1st DXing QSL card..
** re-contact my over seas friends from radio china, Australia and Germany.
** try to gain a few more pounds. I already lost a LOT of weight the last couple of years, and I wonder why..
** continue my walking habit as lat year.
** try to make some use out of blogging.
** if I remembered a new thing, I'll update you.

TADA!

for the nice black n white pix Steli posts on his blog..
i thought of posting this pic i drew LOOONG time ago ..
Wish you'd like it ;)))))))

AND WISH ME LUCK AS WELL.. MY PC GOT NO MOUSE AT THE MOMENT..
I AM COUNTING ON KEYBOARD SHORT CUTS..

what a start 4 the holiday !!!!!!!!

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And it happened again when you weren't there my friend.. and I cried all night..
I just hate him with ever drop of blood I have till the last ash of my bone..

I dearly wished you were there to lean upon your shoulder and weep till I'll be back.
I dearly wished you were there to hush me like you always do..
I dearly needed you my friend..

Then I remembered you smile and felt hidden eagerness to dream, it might be greener on the other side..

Can't Fight This Feeling

I couldn't resist that song when I heard yesterday in Z-TOK..
"Can't Fight This Feeling" by "Reo Speedwagon"
For years, it used to be my most favorite song..
And I remember those days I used to listen to it OVER n OVER again.. until… until I feel I wana sleeeeeeeep out of being tired..
All of a sudden I heard it yesterday in the show..

So till I'd search for a link to download it.. on "Pianolla"
Read the lyrics..


I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show

I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I say there is no reason for my fear
'Cuz I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction, you make everything so clear

And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might

And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars forever

'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I've started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
come crashing through your door
Baby I can't fight this feeling anymore

My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been runnin' round in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you girl
'Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find

And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might

I was playing around on my computer.. having high hopes I Can re-organize my scattered files.. when I saw that picture..
And I wished to share the memory with you on my space..

That was from my all time favorite foreign series “Winter sonata”..
The above was “Yu Jin” along with “Jo sok” :D ..
*Pretty amazing the Korean names !!* But lovely as well..

The one thing I adore most about that series, is not the love story itself *though it is breath taking* but the Korean attitude in receiving life..
Pretty mmm.. pretty thoughtful ..

20 episodes *no matter how long* weren’t enough for me to know much about the Koreans.. but yet, to know I wana live there someday..


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I was willing to write anything today.. as I DO have piles of talks I want to share with the world..A bit of a raging anger, and wafting harmony.. pouring saddness and sneaky laughters..

But words can't help me to write .. everytime I try a line, I tear the paper.. then regreat I did..

Propably you don't get why I feel this way.. and its OK..
you'll never get it my friend.. I know it ..

Don't we look alike ;-))))

Surprise surprise !!

Just to record the event, Dr. Sahar read “The forth corner” that I wrote and said its NEAT!!
She even talked about publications in her Cultural Wokshop.. haha

I believe this is a positive step towards my dream hopefully..


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Still puzzled

I wonder why these 2 lines from a song, I don’t know neither its name nor the artist, is spinning like insane on my mind all day long..
“Spending my time
Watching the days go bye
Feeling so small
I stare at the wall
Hoping that you
Think of me too..”

And each time I end humming the tune, I remember that quote..
"The most powerful thing is to be thinking about someone and wonder if they are somewhere thinking of you"

And the fact that I don’t have anyone to think of, or anyone I’d wish to be thinking of me, is really turning me CARZY..!
I can’t study, I can’t talk, I can’t focus..
I just hum that song, and repeat that quote.. then stare at the emptiness of my universe..


GOD help me!!


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Puzzled

Did I say "its a beautiful morning" ?!
I guess I did.. for I can read it NOW..

Strangly, the morning doesn't seem that beautiful anymore..
Strangly, I feel really puzzled in a tangle of mixed feelings at once..
I believe, I should be awarded "The Miss: wierdest Mood swings"..


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G' Mornin

Today I wake up, and determined to write a new post..
Not for anything, except the sake of writing..

I remember that quote Dr. Sahar said:
“If you want to be a good writer, then you have to write everyday..”
And that’s what I am trying to do..

Yet, as I sat in front of my little cute PC.. I felt the emptiness inside me, invaded the place around..
What am I fit to write today..
Shall I talk about myself or shall I talk about my friends.. or the extra mile between us..!

And I blocked.. is it “the extra mile between us”?! or “the extra miles”?

But since you are not there to reply.. and I am not willing to address you my question.. I’ll leave it un-answered..
For once the mile is crossed.. I know I am going to loss the one who never told me “I’ll be there for you”.. yet was always there..

Looks like, I am turning freak for today.. anyways, STILL it’s a beautiful morning..“G’ Mornin”



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All my life I have this inner belief :
People who look strong, are the most fragile..

Could be they look as solid as a rock at times of hardships.. YES
Could be they withstand whatever with mere strength.. YES
Could be they are the ones who handle matter at times of crisis.. unlike those who so-called break down easily with pouring tears and screams.. those who un-charge, and leave their worries behind them by a very simple and normal reflex..
YES YES YES !!

Until a critical moment in one's life.. the peak of life's curve..a time when all the imprisoned, accumulating grief and sadness deep within those who never knew the meaning of shading tears, repeal captivity..And the person who always looked as solid as a rock, simply falls.. and break down from an unexpected, violent inner attitude..

Anyhow.. all i can do for now, is to sit, put my hand on my chicks and wait for the moment of my Greatest defeats and break downs..wish upon a star it won't be "The End"..


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SMS.. !!

I had this SMS today.. and i got no clue about it..
if you know the answer PLEASE write me!!
It goes as follows :


IQ question!!
A rich man needs ..... .
A poor man has ...... .
If you eat ..... you die !

Only one word fits the 3 blanks, sms me when you get the answer..


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Khayyamiyat..

I believe its high time to show you the first 3 Rubaiyat I got to hear for Omer el khayyam..
As I said previously, it was in a radio show called “fragile moments” *wish I could put in the music that was there at the background*…
Anyways, its in the exact order the presenter recited them..
And don’t forget to tell me what you think…


A Hair perhaps divides the False and True;
Yes; and a single Alif were the clue--
Could you but find it--to the Treasure-house,
And peradventure to THE MASTER too;

Whose secret Presence through Creation's veins
Running Quicksilver-like eludes your pains;
Taking all shapes from Mah to Mahi and
They change and perish all--but He remains;

Strange, is it not? that of the myriads who
Before us pass'd the door of Darkness through,
Not one returns to tell us of the Road,
Which to discover we must travel too.


More to come of “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam”
Translated by Edward J. Fitzgerald



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And he left in peace..

may GOD rest his soul in peace..

و إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون