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Moved

2006-01-12T14:47:00.000+03:00

This blog has moved to another location. If you'd still like to visit, here are directions to my new home.

Kingdom of Heaven

2006-01-11T02:28:00.000+03:00

Not as powerful as Gladiator, not as silly as Troy..why can't it keep my attention? The only thing that keeps me watching are the spanish subtitles. It would've been fascinating to live in those times...but maybe not as a woman. Que miras?A un hombre muerto."There'll be a day when you will wish you had done little evil to do greater good."-Rebound Chick

yet one more 3eidkom Embarak

2006-01-11T00:22:00.000+03:00

It's amuzing checking Safat to see it flooded with posts all having the same title. Hope you enjoyed your 3eid, pocketed some extra cash, and managed to unwind. I love 3eid. For the past 3, I've successfully managed to avoid seeing anyone. I get to sleep in. I get the house all to myself. I revert to hermit mode. It's my idea of heaven. Some will say, "But what about seeing your family?" I've had

Curious Tooomz

2006-01-06T18:27:00.000+03:00

I'm considering moving this blog. Before I decide to take such a drastic step, I'd like to ask:Which, in your opinion, is better: Blogger OR WordPress?Why?

Bone Rings 'n Harmony

2006-01-05T15:54:00.000+03:00

COUPLES are turning to the laboratory to create "biojewellery" - bone rings grown from their DNA as a token of their love.In an extreme test of devotion, they must submit to the removal of wisdom teeth and the extraction of a fragment of jawbone. A team has won ethical approval for the procedure, which is attracting commercial interest.These crazy kids today..Whatever happened to exchanging vials

Toe Woes

2006-01-01T22:51:00.000+03:00

So it turns out that my toe isn't fractured, broken, or in need to be cut off. I have the x-rays to prove it. Tell me again why it feels like a let-down? Guess Cuz was right, "Your toe isn't broken. You're just deformed."Bah, humbug!

The Anti-Blogger

2005-12-27T21:51:00.001+03:00

With all the heightened awareness of blogs in Kuwait this past year, do you proudly admit to being a blogger? Or are you a closet blogger, listening to all the talk that swirls about the topic, and never owning up to your alter-ego? For many, it depends on why they started the blog in the first place. Some use theirs as a social networking tool. Others revel in the fact that they have a place to

Fabulous!

2005-12-26T14:46:00.000+03:00

Hooked on Absolutely Fabulous! I hated the first episode when I saw it earlier this summer but I didn't have anything to watch this afternoon and decided to give the series another chance. Now I can't get enough!

Craving...

2005-12-25T13:34:00.000+03:00

...candy canes. Mmmmmmmmm!Nothing beats a white Christmas, but is a wet Christmas better than a sunny one? It amuzes me to see non-Christians getting worked up over whether it's appropriate or not to wish someone a Merry Christmas. It gets funnier when they find out Muslims have Christmas trees up in their homes. I miss hearing Christmas songs as I wander through malls. I love them all but Feliz

Allah yer7amha

2005-12-23T23:57:00.000+03:00

I miss you, Miss Architect. I know it will only get worse from this point on. The one thing I'm thankful for is that all my memories of you are ones where you're laughing.

Serenity Now

2005-12-08T00:11:00.000+03:00

Main Type Overall Self Take Free Enneagram Personality Test

I, Anonymous

2005-12-06T18:53:00.000+03:00

"kuwaIt, Anonymous is an experiment to see what would happen if people could just blog anonymously and freely. You just have to register an account and post as you wish about anything you feel like.Yet there is one rule:Do not post anything that you would not like someone to post about you.So please no naming of people."Sounds like an interesting experiment. I'm curious to see how it turns out.

Couch Potato

2005-11-30T23:38:00.000+03:00

If you had to recommend one movie everyone should watch during their lifetime, what would it be?

Pain in a Neck

2005-11-27T19:06:00.000+03:00

Last night, I got a crick in my neck. I didn't think much of it. These things happen. It would go away as I slept. Think again. It woke me up several times during the night and it still hurt in the morning, but not as much as it would start paining me as the day wore on. I had to leave work because I couldn't concentrate on anything except on how to position my body so that my movements wouldn't

I can't blame the job anymore

2005-11-26T13:55:00.000+03:00

I've fallen into a rut. I never thought I'd be the type of person that went to certain places on specific days but these days I've become fairly predictable. Every night at 8PM you'll know where to find me. And it's fairly easy to guess who I'm with on Thursdays & Fridays and where we might be. Do you have a routine?

Plain White Socks

2005-11-23T14:48:00.000+03:00

I don't own socks. It's one of those strange factoids about me. I've been living in the country for practically two years and I have yet to purchase socks. Typing it makes me realize how odd it is. It doesn't sound as weird when I say it out loud. Part of the reason for not sock-shopping is that I'm very picky. I won't go into details about what acceptable socks are. However, this pickiness

Curious

2005-11-21T00:00:00.000+03:00

Past: Which blogger did you want to meet the most? Were your expectations fulfilled?Present: Which blogger would you like to meet now?

Bubblicious

2005-11-17T13:14:00.000+03:00

Came across The Bubble Project & enjoying the pictures. Wondering what would people write in bubbles here in Kuwait.

Averse to Risk

2005-11-16T22:31:00.000+03:00

The longer you stay in the equity market, the lower the risk.The longer you stay in the marriage market, the lower the risk...of what? Eternal damnation?

Winter Blues

2005-11-16T14:29:00.000+03:00

Is it too soon to start missing summer?

What's Your PD?

2005-11-04T01:32:00.000+03:00

schizoid Which Personality Disorder Do You Have? brought to you by Quizilla

I'm Sorry Safat!!!

2005-10-29T15:12:00.000+03:00

10 FAVORITESFavorite Color: BlueFavorite Food: Barbecued ChikaanFavorite Month: JuneFavorite Song: ....Haven't got a favorite song...Favorite Movie: CasablancaFavorite Sport: football (AKA soccer)Favorite Season: summerFavorite Day Of the week: SaturdayFavorite Ice Cream Flavor: Movenpick's Chocolate ChipFavorite time of Day: When I've left work9 CURRENTS:Current Mood: sleepyCurrent Taste:

Jack? Kate? Charlie? Bueller?

2005-10-18T18:27:00.000+03:00

I ♥ Lost!Has anyone watched this show or is everyone still fixated on Desperate Housewives?

Alas! Earwax!

2005-10-14T01:59:00.000+03:00

Has anyone ever come across a ginger-flavored jelly bean?What's your favorite flavor?

Run away! I'm It!

2005-10-12T15:22:00.000+03:00

Stallion's tagged me. I usually ignore these but JellyBeans have a way of making you be nice to people so here we go:1. Last movie you saw in a theater: Batman Returns (same same, Cowboy!)2. What book are you reading? I, the Divine - Rabih AlAmeddine3. Favorite board game? No faves, I like playing them all as long as the company's fun.4. Favorite magazine? Entertainment Weekly5. Favorite smell?

Embarak 3alaikom el Shahar

2005-10-03T20:46:00.000+03:00

Who's ready for Ramadan?I am :)

Sudoku

2005-09-24T23:01:00.000+03:00

Are you addicted to this game?I was first introduced to it by my dad when I was in Dubai in August..I'd seen books in Amazon.co.uk bestseller list and had no idea what it was. When I got back to Kuwait, I was surprised & ecstatic to see that our local newspapers carried it. I now need Sudoku to get by the day.The funniest thing about this is that I hate number puzzles.

Due to unfortunate circumstances...

2005-09-23T17:10:00.000+03:00

...She's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!!http://crippledrampurple.blogspot.com/Kha6ach el so..Hope you have a quick recovery!

Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince

2005-07-17T01:20:00.000+03:00

I just finished reading it. I'm speechless. Utterly & completely speechless. I'm not sure what to think or what to say. This is akin to a state of shock. I don't know why that's so. I loved it. I wouldn't have changed a single event. Maybe this is disappointment that it's over. I consumed it too quickly. So when's the last one being released? *sighs*Thanks Geo, for letting me know it was out at

DefineYourIdentity.blogspot.com

2005-07-08T17:55:00.000+03:00

Too Much InformationWhat inspired you to choose the nickname you use for blogging?I'm asking about your addressWhoeverYouAre.blogspot.com & the name that gets posted alongside your comments.

Curious

2005-07-02T19:31:00.000+03:00

I went to Virgin today & when I asked the lady at the counter if they were releasing Harry Potter: The Half-Blood Prince on its release date, she didn't have an answer for me.Her exact words, "A lot of people have been asking me about it, but I don't know." Hmm, so wouldn't that inspire you to find out?Does anyone know?

HaBBy? I'm updating.

2005-06-30T23:27:00.000+03:00

Yesterday, I was in a traffic jam for an hour and 15 minutes.Pissed.Me.Off.Today, I didn't want to leave the house. I wanted to stay home and watch my movies but..I wound up at the same place, in the same jam..Thanks, Mom. That was fun.Things that made me go "Hmmmmm.."Okay, more like, "Wtf is wrong with people?!"1) A couple pushing their baby stroller in the face of upcoming traffic instead of up

Bye Bye Rampurple!

2005-06-14T23:55:00.000+03:00

I'm still sad. I know it doesn't make sense but it feels like one of my favorite shows has been cancelled.Wishing you all the best. You'll be missed.Tissue, anyone?*whispers*i know you! ;)

Statements & Questions

2005-05-23T23:35:00.000+03:00

I was told....I didn't look "Kwaitiya. Shaklech Khaleejiya, Ba7rainiya". That's a newbie to add to my list. So far my roster of nationalities include: African, Moroccan, Colombian, Pakistani, Indian, Spanish, French (wtf?). They all agreed that I didn't look Kuwaiti. I happen to disagree.I was asked....if I was PinkSuedeShoes..if I was mosanmosan..if I was NYChickA couple of weeks ago I was asked

Kuwait sweet Kuwait

2005-05-21T17:03:00.000+03:00

It's a small world. When will I ever learn?Also, those who claim others are TKs are inadverantly the true TKs. Trust no one ;P

Addicted

2005-05-20T14:35:00.000+03:00

Scissor Sisters -Filthy GorgeousKelly Osbourne -One Word (Chris Cox Club Remix)Schiller -I Feel You

Kuwaiti Women Get Their Political Rights

2005-05-16T21:51:00.000+03:00

Well that explains the fireworks I saw earlier tonight. I must say I live in my own little bubble. It was disorienting to have 10 people on MSN congratulate me as soon as I signed in. What? Why? What rumor has reached you now? *laughs*Congratulations :) This is a victory for all Kuwaitis, not just the women. All I can think about now is, "Damn, I gotta start reading the news and following up on

Save Me From My Playlist!

2005-05-15T21:15:00.000+03:00

1) John Denver - Country Road2) Tom Cochran - Life is a Highway3) Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come on Eileen4) Wild Cherry - Play that Funky Music White Boy5) Lynard Skynard - Sweet Home Alabama

Shameless Promoting

2005-05-15T00:26:00.000+03:00

Latest of the Kuwait Blogs: These three show promising starts. They can't post fast enough for me.1)Queen B This girl wants to be the next Carrie (firestarter or from the City? you'll have to read 'n see ;)2)The Stallion's Stable of Thoughts and Experiences Plenty of humor and insights. Got me taking quizzes too!3)Jazz Central I'm waiting for the 5th post to materialize. Don't keep us waiting

Oo0o0o0oh!

2005-05-13T03:13:00.000+03:00

It's Friday 13th!

He's famous? What for?

2005-04-29T23:26:00.000+03:00

Who was it that liked him? I can't remember. SheWrites? Geo? Dozens of you female bloggers? I saw Bader Al-Mutawa today. Is he still the soccer hottie du jour? Or has Kuwait moved on to better-looking fellas? It's funny the number of people I run into who are considered celebrities in Kuwait and whom I pass by, completely oblivious to why they're getting more stares than usual from bystanders. I

Aramexions

2005-04-25T23:23:00.000+03:00

Do you have an Aramex mailbox? Why? Why not?Do you use the US or UK mailbox more often?Are you obsessive when it comes to tracking your packages?Do you think it's a great deal or that the company overcharges?Are you addicted to sending packages to your mailboxes?What is the oddest thing you've had sent to your mailbox?What was the most you'd had to pay for a package?Do you know all the Aramex

Oooh lookie! An entry!

2005-04-23T23:11:00.000+03:00

Everyone enjoyed the extended weekend? I'm proud to say that I've done nothing useful. Proud, I tell you! Managed to fall asleep at 4AM for the past 3 days. Saw many movies (and by many I mean 1 and 1/2). I've avoided all creatures. Only went out to two malls and only ran into 10 acquaintances. Originally, I was meant to be out of the country. Since that didn't happen I caught up on a lot of

3eedkom Embarak

2005-01-20T23:57:00.000+03:00

Kel 3am wentaw ebkhair :) How are you planning on spending your 3eed?

so anyway..

2005-01-10T14:51:00.000+03:00

What's so scary about rain? Just drive. You're not going to melt.

Deception Point

2005-01-06T23:10:00.000+03:00

Does anyone in this country read books?

Turn it Around

2005-01-02T01:27:00.000+03:00

Thanks to all who have commented to my last few posts. I apologize for not replying promptly (or at all hehe). I'm afraid blogging takes a backseat to other activities. It's one of the things I'm going to work on in 2005. Thanks, SheWrites, for adding me to the SheReads list..my list needs major updating and hopefully I'll get to that sometime in late '05 :P My friends & I never managed to make

2005

2004-12-31T17:28:00.000+03:00

HaPPy New Year :)

Qatar 2 - Kuwait 0

2004-12-21T01:55:00.000+03:00

That's a crying shame.

3ASHAT LEKWAIT!

2004-12-11T21:49:00.000+03:00

Damn, they're one lucky team..that last goal was torture to watch but the important thing IT WENT IN! How long are the maseera's going to last? Hehe to all you Bader Al-Mutawa fans out there..I know who he is now..whoopitydoo.

Questions Part I

2004-12-11T18:39:00.000+03:00

Who's been to Paintball in Kuwait? Is this the best time to go? What's the sport du jour? Forget squash. Lately, I've wanted to pick up tennis again. What's the best place to go to for that? What activities do people here pursue in the winter?

Just do it - SwoooSh

2004-12-08T15:01:00.000+03:00

I enjoy jumping in puddles but I hate rain. The only thing more fun than jumping in puddles? Nooooothiiiiiiing! So jump, jump, jump around. Enjoy the rain. Drive safe! For the record..I hate it that blogger doesn't let you know when people reply to your comments on other people's blogs. Hate it.

Welcome to the Scatman's World

2004-12-07T21:03:00.000+03:00

A year ago, I'd walk into any movie without knowing a thing about it. It wouldn't matter what genre it was, which actors were in it, whether the critics panned it or sung its praises. For some reason I can't do that anymore. Maybe I've walked into one too many a bad movie courtesy of KNCC..maybe I've got less time..maybe I'm just getting old. All I know is I've lost my tolerance for wasting hours

Typical

2004-12-03T18:54:00.000+03:00

I want to write but I don't know what to write about. Suggestions?

God Bless Kazaa

2004-11-21T01:53:00.000+03:00

It keeps me sane. After downloading the tunes of Shark Tale I realized I needed to update the cds in my car. That means Toomi's going on a mp3 downloading frenzy. Problem is, what should I download? I never listen to Kuwait radio stations because their playlists don't appeal to me. I should broaden the music I listen to.. so here's your mission, should you wish to accept it.. Write the top 20

Caramel Popcorn

2004-11-19T01:22:00.000+03:00

I saw Shark Tale earlier this evening and loved it. The thing I loved most about it was the music. Sadly, when I tried to get the soundtrack from the nearest music store they didn't have it. Anyone know where I can find it, other than reliable Kazaa?

Just wanted to say..

2004-11-18T01:27:00.000+03:00

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Caaaliiifooorniaaa

2004-11-15T17:02:00.000+03:00

All I've done during Eid was watch The O.C. Has anyone out there seen it? Addictive. The most appealing thing about it is that it seems to take the best parts of all genres and combine them into one fantastic show.

3eidkom Mubarak!

2004-11-14T19:35:00.000+03:00

So Ramadan's over. I hope all of you had a wonderful 3eid with your families, or without, whatever you're into.. Every year it's the same. The second Ramadan's over I get the itch to re-immerse myself in sports. Restlessness is beginning to stir within me. I'm bored of the usual scene, with the usual activities..I miss the green outdoors. I miss the active life. So tell me, what's there to do

Election 2004

2004-11-02T18:52:00.000+03:00

Who are your bets on? Bush or Kerry? I think I'm sticking to Bush. May not agree with his policies but somehow can't fathom the thought of Kerry winning.

Salem Toomi Walla Khalha Lomha Yalla BYE

2004-10-28T20:22:00.000+03:00

Do ringing doorbells suck out the Gergai3an cheer out of you or is it just me? Is it cuz two of my pet peeves are ringing doorbells and phones? How many "Salem Toomi"s do I need to hear anyway? Fed up, I started adding fictional people to my family.

Gergai3an

2004-10-27T18:36:00.000+03:00

Odd isn't it, when you think you're off someone's radar but they let out a slip and you realize you've been there all along? It's a most disconcerting feeling. It's been 2 months since I've last posted. No need to declare that since all of you can do the math, but time flying by never fails to amaze me. One day I'll wake up and I'll be 64 (etha Allah 3a6ana 3omr) and wonder where I was all

Curious Tooomz

2004-08-17T21:48:00.000+03:00

Questions that have been frustrating me lately: -Why is my blogrolling invisible? -Why aren't there enough hours in a day? -Why aren't there any decent bookstores? -Why don't we have more activites to do? -Why can't I blog regularly? -Why do cows go moo?

Horoscope Profile

2004-08-07T01:24:00.000+03:00

Do you believe in horoscopes? I know trusting in them too much is taboo, yet I do find some truth to them. A friend cast my profile based on the date & time I was born and came up with this. It's paints a pretty accurate description of me, though I disagree with not being loyal or faithful :/ So here you go, this is what would go into my bio ;) People born with their Moon in Gemini are

You Drive Me Crazy

2004-08-02T22:46:00.000+03:00

The more this country represses its society, the more uncivilized people are going to get. Just drive down Share3 el Khaleej for a taste.

Fashion Concious

2004-07-31T23:40:00.000+03:00

How do trends in Kuwait come about? One day it's nonexistent and the other everyone's wearing it. Muhajebat always manage to get my attention purely by their layering prowress and funky hijab fashions. Whoever came up with the 'disco ball' hijab should be shot. That scarf is a safety hazard. I know numerous people who've been blinded at direct eye contact with it. Another that manages to irk me

Insomnia

2004-07-26T01:51:00.000+03:00

I can't sleep, so it means I stay up looking for wacky news items.. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/soccer/07/25/bc.crime.southafrica.soccer/index.html?cnn=yes Are South African referees prone to carrying around weapons during matches?

Pondering

2004-07-23T22:23:00.000+03:00

I'm back from girls' nite out :) Had a fun time @ La Piazza. It's the first time I've ever been to it. I've been to 2 'grown up' restaurants this week. First it was Square, now La Piazza..what's happening to me? I'm not used to restaurant hopping. I've never been one of those girls who show up at every new restaurant dressed to the nines & checking other people out. I'm still not one of those

This is how we do it

2004-07-23T19:29:00.000+03:00

This is how we do it. It's Friday night, and I feel all right The party is here on the West side So I reach for my 40 and I turn it up Designated driver take the keys to my truck Hit the shore 'cause I'm faded I'm getting ready to an evening out with friend & entourage. I haven't been spending much time at home and it's a welcome change. I'm in a mood to be surrounded by noise, bodies, and

Relocation

2004-07-16T00:43:00.000+03:00

Testing 1, 2, 3 Due to my inability to pay rent, with unemployment and all, I've decided to relocate my old journal to its new humble abode. No advanced blogger status anymore but we'll make do ;) Chief issues to tackle: 1) Letting everyone know of the address change 2) Transferring my old archives (help!)