Rude!ِ September 27, 2007

When your right is violated, the best solution in my opinion is to argue your case. Sometimes however, the case is hopeless. For example, when a student doesn’t like one of the course’s rules. Arguing to change that rule is just a waste of breath! Especially, if the instructor is strict. They justify their action to be protecting their rights but I don’t think its their right to design the course outline however they want. Of course that would be great but its not our right and therefore we can’t demand it. Some of my classmates are doing so and I think they’re just acting as brats! They still think they’re in school. I would really love telling them that but I wouldn’t wanna lose their friendship, for I highly appreciate the acquaintance of a couple of them.

This is me. If I thought that the word I’m gonna say is gonna hurt the person I’m talking to, even if its true, I prefer not to say it. Well, there are some exceptions of course =P. You can’t be nice and cautious all the time! Some people think it is brave to be frank and say what’s on your mind all the time but I think its rude! No one has any excuse to judge someone and laugh out loud about it in public. I know it takes a very strong will to stop yourself from judging others but taking it out to the public!!!! Hushhhhhhhh, keep it to yourself>> “الناس مب ناقصه ذنوب خاصةً في رمضان “

Oh, and about Ramadhan. There are many things that I wanna talk about regarding Ramadhan but I’m just gonna mention the thing that irritates me the most. Guys, guys, guys.. for god’s sake stop starring, not just because its حـــــــرام but also because its rude! I’ll tell you a funny incident. During the 1st week of Ramadhan I went to one of the shopping malls after finishing my classes, thought it would be empty – which it was in comparison with a normal day. Anyhow, on my way in i saw these 2 guys leaving the mall and I knew they were up to no good. You just know, its pretty clear. While walking forward, I was telling myself, “There’s noway they’re gonna hit on me. We’re in Ramadhan! They’ll be good I’m sure.” Just as I passed by them and was about to “أتنفس الصعداء ” as we say in arabic, one of’em said, “I just wish we weren’t in Ramadhan.” o_O

Honestly, what kinda behavior is that?! Its like he is confused, he doesn’t wanna behave badly but won’t let himself do good either. For those, however, who are doing a good job, please keep it that way.

Anyways, at the end I wanna say: تقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال

والسموحة إذا غلطت على حد

RE: A painted face is nothing but, a tricky mask.. June 2, 2007

 

I was reading this post on Sweet Arrogance’s blog and I’ve thought about this subject so many times that I had to comment, although I’m not in the commenting or negotiating mood. First, I wanna give Sweet Arrogance the thumbs up for bringing up such an intriguing topic (Y). I started writing her a comment when I realized it was getting too long of a comment that I thought I’d post it in my blog. I accidentally erased the whole thing so I’m gonna write it all over again here. And just to make it clear, I totally respect, admire and somewhat agree with your opinion Sweet Arrogance =)

 

It is a fact that where ever we go nowadays, we see those make-up abusers. It became such a common thing that I am surprised it still provokes me to see such faces! The subject was once brought up in our lobby while waiting for classes. It was really interesting to hear the abusers’ point of view. Oh and just to point out, I don’t hold a grudge against those people. Some of them make good company. Anyhow, during the conversation I discovered something, those gurlz are perfectly aware of their excess use of make-up. They know exactly how much is too much and how much is just the much. This however does not stop them. One of them said, “I know I use a lot of make-up but it makes me feel better, so what’s the big deal?” This statement made me get into a deep hmming session. I mean it is after all their personal choice. True, they do present our country in some way but this does not mean we should set criteria for people to follow in their clothes, food, behaviors.. etc. I mean that will be totally fake, just as fake as make-up can make people. I value honesty. I believe it is a very important virtue. But there is something that I value more; peace of my mind. If make-up will get those people their peace of mind, so be it. If make-up is gonna make those people feel complete, so be it. If those people will present a bad image of our country, so be it. As long as this image is sincere!

 

I think it is a matter of time until those faces start to fade away. I mean it took the western society decades to cope with cosmetics, why should our society be any different? I’m sorry to say that of course, for our religion sets us worlds apart but let’s not get into that subject now. Back to fading away, someday these people will know better and will do better. I have faith in our ignorant society. I have faith that one day we will look around and see what pleases the eyes. I really do =)

 

My regards to Sweet Arrogance and to you.