The Execution of a Tyrant

Just a little under 48 hours ago, I was driving back home listening to the news on 97.5 FM. The headline was that they were speculating executing Saddam Hussein on the eve of Eid Al Adha.

Waking up on Saturday morning, I immediately switched the TV on, and there was it, the breaking news Saddam is dead. I am not sure if I was happy or sad . I certainly did not feel that all the innocent people that died on his hands were happy to see him amongst the dead.

I think executing Saddam was a very easy exit for the suffering and the turmoil he left all his nations for. I am oblivion to what is in the after-life. I am not sure if he will pay for what he's done to millions of people.

Saddam's lawyers thought that he did not receive a fair trial, that he was shoved to the ropes, that he was conspired against by the Americans. Apologise people of the law, but I do not think that any law will bring justice to the people of Iraq, Iran, Kuwait and Kurdistan.

I Don't think Saddam deserved a trial to begin with...

I think he should have been hung in a cage somewhere on public display, and every person who was affected by him would visit him and tell him what damage they were left with because of him...Saddam would not be allowed to answer, only listen...day and night...until he dies..

Season's Greetings

Merry Christmas

Happy Eid

(Both Fi6r & Adh7a)

Happy new year

Ramadan Kareem

People can be very unpredictable, one can have very close friends for one minute, and the next they can be their worst enemies. but how long can one keep his/her guard up when they form pleasant friendships? How much can someone get intimate with friends? is it wise to reveal our weaknesses in front of our friends?

I might seem like a foolish teenager by posing these questions. However, I am certain that many mature adults still make horrible mistakes when it comes to forming judgements.

I consider myself a good communicator and a relatively no-so-bad at judging characters. Unfortunately, I got hurt several times by opportunistic individuals who exercised their parasitic behaviour on a good-hearted individual.

With time, I am becoming more cautious of people, but it is a tiresome task not to be yourself with others. My options are either to permanently discomfort myself or to accept the consequences of being down-to-earth.

oh well, c'est la vie...

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RAMADAN KAREEM and happy many returns!

random ramblings

Let's make this post easy on you: I honestly have not got much to say..

It's September and life is starting to kick back in Kuwait. Most people are back from their holidays, private schools started and the remainder are yet to start next week. The crowded malls are getting back into their routine of weekends rather than busy all week. There is always a sense of comfort when things get organised again.
My life is also starting to take shape, though only for a while. I finished the second installment of my exams and I can have a breather for a while until I pick up my books again.

Since I got my new laptop, I did not manage to transfer all my media files from the old to the new device. It is Friday hence I decided to finish off this boring job today. and It is all over! I am donating my old laptop, which I must say is fully functional to someone who needs it more. I hope the new family will be good to my old friend as it serviced me well.

Ramadhan is approaching, and I am not in the mood for fasting. It is still hot, and people's tempers will shoot during the combination of heat and lack of tummy feed. I saw a few advertisement for what the Ramadhan TV schedule will include, and I must say it is disappointingly repetitious of what was showed in previous years. Sadly, Kuwait TV lacks the ability in improving the standards of the society. It only broadcasts shows which exaggerate realities of the society and falsifies them. Media is a vital tool in progress of societies. However, in Kuwait it is well utilised in the retardation of our society..

daily natter..

Something I heard on the BBC today which made me believe that China is certainly on the way to becoming the next super power!

Just when you thought that a Chinese person can never get fat, China is hit by an obesity crisis. It is estimated that 18 million people in China are clinically obese and children are hit worse. Obesity is a sign of industrialisation and a shift in the diet from conventional to a more westernised form. Currently, summer camps are trying hard to educate children and train them to shed off the extra pounds. (hmmm..sounds familiar)

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On another note, H. H. Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic church in Egypt decided not to celebrate his 83rd birthday as a sign of modesty... (No comment)

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There are pictures to supplement this post, but regrettably the uploading function is having technical difficulties. The post will be updated on a later day..

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UPDATED Picture included - better late than never :-)

Peace for Lebanon

It is a bit of a late notice but there will be a huge peaceful demonstration to protest against the Israeli aggression on Lebanon today at 8pm in "sa7at al 3alam"

Huge crowds are expected to be there...


let us unite for a good cause...

For further information on rallies and protests around the world, visit this link Moghtarebee Lubnan

Matters of nationality

I was appaled to read this from Dr. M Albusairi in Alqabas paper today:

البصيري يقترح تجنيس أرملة الكويتي التي لديها أبناء

تقدم النائب د. محمد البصيري باقتراح بقانون بتعديل نص الفقرة الثانية من المادة الثامنة من المرسوم الاميري رقم 15 لسنة 1959 بشأن الجنسية الكويتية طالب فيه بتجنيس ارملة المواطن الكويتي التي لديها ابناء ولم تتقدم بطلب

اعلان رغبة.

Excuse me:

what about the children of Kuwaiti women married to non-Kuwaiti men?

if nationality is passed on by blood-relation, since when a non-Kuwaiti widower is entitled to a Kuwaiti identity...?

Islamic Hejab

So, here I am yet again following a transient disappearing act. I swear that I have been writing but I have a number of incomplete posts on my account. In addition, due to feeling of shame for not finding the time to load my blog with posts, I tried to delete my blog but the process got halted for some reason. Life is getting so chaotic for me to the extent that I don't get time nor the energy to read e-mails or reply to them for that matter. My idea of watching TV to relax happens while I am typing something for work. Obviously all I could do now is victimise myself..so you all feel boohoo for me

so, I didn't get to have a weekend this time as I had to cover out of service hours. Guess what? I had to do it far and beyond in Ahmadi, my favourite spot to pick up juicy fundamentalist ideas to talk about. I think someone in that hospital figured that there is a person who rips the flayers off the wall, so this time the brain-wash material was in a sticker form which I could not get it completely off the wall*.

The topic which was of great importance in the Ahmadi area was the "Islamic hejab". Our beloved Salafis were promoting what they called the correct Hejab which was basically a woman covered from head to toe, including gloves and socks and black cloak resting on the head. On the flayer, the Salafis denounced all forms of hejabs you witness in ordinary life including the cloak which women commonly wore on the shoulder.

I really do not understand why those idiots are magnifying the sexual notion of women in our region. In return, women liberties and freedom are being violated. I don't see those Salafis talking about "correct men dress", or I don't even hear them criticising the men neglecting their familial responsibilities for their Diwanyas or what have you.

Let's also not forget that the Salafis are the ones who did not want women to get their political rights, but now they are gagging for all women to practice their right because it is an "Islamic responsibility". More like they realised that females constitute a larger proportion of the society, hence greater chance of them winning the elections.

The greater problem: people are blind and forgetful...



NB. The picture is the closest thing I found to the "Islamic Hejab"; the Alsader picture dramatises the scene

Good night

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* here I am admitting to vandalism

We are corruption hungry

As I have confessed in an earlier post, I do not care much for the local news. Most of what is read in the papers about laws and fair play in ministries is a pile of bull. When it boils down to realities, the networks of corruption are getting more entwined and strengthened to an unbelievable levels. Take for example, individuals who belong to other countries of the GCC. It is a known fact for the majority in Kuwait that they get treated with equal rights as Kuwaitis. This, as agreed by my family, is what the papers say. However, one of my acquaintances is being rejected employment in one of the ministries on the basis that there are no vacancies available. This situation is simultaneously going on at the time when the ministry is employing individuals from other countries not belonging to the GCC. This lady is being treated this way despite the fact that she is properly qualified for the job as well as married to a Kuwaiti man.

Clearly, this incident is nothing compared to the other inequalities many others are facing in Kuwait. people who are stateless, employees who are made redundant due to their ethnic origin, individuals who work hard in an office while others just sit around and sip coffee during working hours..etc etc.

With the current parliamentary dissolution, flocks of people will attend 'Diwaniyas' blackmailing the 'hopeful' and "potentially successful" parliamentary candidates to make their "dreams" come true no matter how unfair or unjust they are. Extended families are offering their entire voting power just to materialise their own personal goals; neglecting the future prosperity of the country. Others will be driven to cash on their political rights; especially with the escalating expenses of summer holidays..

Is this the right way to go about fighting corruption? I don't think it takes a genius to come up with the answer..

What a day!

Is it something in the air or is it just one of those bad days?!

1. Parliamentary dissolution..

2. Slept way too much...

3. Work just went from bad to worse...

4. I get home and couldn't find the key to my room...



Tomorrow is another day...

Good night all

New Laptop

My baby arrived!

After 4 years of hard work and sincere service, my Dell laptop started to get knackered. For starters, I felt like an idiot for upgrading it a year ago, as now I think it was money gone down the drain. However, looking on the bright side of things, had I not spent that money I would not have this sweet baby on my lap right now.

Recently, my Dell got to the point where it cannot tolerate the demands of technology. It was so old it had an A drive, no built-in WiFi, no Bluetooth technology and it weighed 10 KGs. As aging dictates, the down-arrow key stopped working in addition to the Shift key on the right side. In addition, last weekend while I was trying to start up my computer the monitor just blackened which necessitated that I re-boot.

Thankfully, one of my sweet friends was kind enough to get me a computer of my choice all the way from the states. So ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present my state of the Art (And fart) Sony VGN SZ-140. I had to cough up a lot of money for it but I am happy to have it.

Now, posting on my blog has a brand new flavour to it!

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Lately, I seem to be starting things and never getting through with them..what is going on with me?!

cravings

For the entire week, I have been craving simplicity. Every time I had a moment to myself at work, I would deeply visualise myself walking in a third-world country (I am well aware that Kuwait is one of them, but I think it is way too far away from simple). I close my eyes and feel the breeze, the heat, the variant scents mingled with sweat and cooking aroma and the hussle and bussle of market.

The closest place in Kuwait which can meet part my expectations, is down town Kuwait City. So, on Friday afternoon I put on my kurta pyjama and set off to there. Boy I loved walking amongst all the Immigrants who go to 'Maliya'. The short walk there made me so happy. Shame the weather was not a little cooler...

I'm glad that my annual holiday is drawing closer...

Confessions on a dance floor

This smashing album was one of my latest purchases from the Virgin store. I really love it! It is very different from any of the previous Madonna albums and it is so disco! I have it on repeat in my car, and it helps me kick start my day.
If you are into dance/disco music, I really recommend that you get it..
At the age of 47, Madonna's figure is just super, it's even better than mine!!! kinda got jealous

Nanny McPhee

It has been a long time since I last went to the movies, mainly due to revision demands. Now that I am over and done with the exam, for a short while, I am resuming normal activities.

So, earlier this week I went to see Nanny McPhee, which is a children/family movie. The trailers really appealed to me on TV and I really wanted to see it. It was such a cute and light-hearted movie which I have enjoyed every minute of it. I loved the house which was so brightly coloured..

my favourite part was whenever Nanny McPhee reported to Mr. Brown in his study at the end of the day, she always tilted her head sideways and mutters 'I did knock'...it made me break into laughter..

There was one part which did not make sense to me, which is why every time Nanny McPhee was done with one of her lessons, an unpleasant feature of her face disappeared?

If any of you understood that part, please enlighten me..

yet another traffic incident

While I was slowly making an exit from my area, a silver ford focus took over dangerously, without a signal, from the far right to the far left. I managed to avoid it, whispering to myself 'what an idiot!'. The car proceeded in her dangerous turn to overtake a white small Toyota, which did not manage to avoid the focus. The Toyota driver crashed into the pavement, hit the poll, his dead and body shock violently forwards and backwards while the car spun in the middle of the road.

It just shocked me..

the cow who was in the silver focus, just drove off carelessly, well mainly trying to get away from the scene she created. I couldn't drive, I had to pull over cried my eyes out and called my Buddha who managed to calm me down. I couldn't call the police because I did not have the lady's registration number and I already was a considerable distance away from the accident. The weird thing is, that I drove back on the same road an hour later and did not see any sign of the accident which happened..it made me feel as if it was a dream..

I wonder what happened to the poor Indian who was in the car...

and I wonder if that lady managed to sleep that night...

April's fools day

Did he really commit suicide and deprive us of hours of laughter?

or

is the Alanba newspaper pulling an April's fool act?

HAMSA

Hands Across the Mideast Support Alliance (HAMSA) is a project of the American Islamic Congress. The AIC is a Non-profit Organisation aiming at improving inter-faith relationships, and needless to say, are doing a great job! (Trust me folks I am not trying to kiss ass here).

Anyhow, they have come up with a contest for an essay from 600-2000 words max about Human civil rights in the Middle East. It can be written in English, Arabic, Farsi or French and is only open to under 26 year old. There are great prizes to be won and even a better chance to voice your opinion about sore issues in our region.

Click on the pictures for further information about HAMSA and the contest. Good luck for those who choose to enter!

Let's become German

من شروط الجنسية الألمانية قبول المثلية والعري؟
18/03/2006 برلين - دِبِأ - اثنى وزير الداخلية الالماني فولفغانغ شويبله على النموذج الهولندي لاختبار الاجانب الراغبين في الحصول على الجنسية الهولندية واعتبره 'مثيرا للاهتمام'.وقالت صحيفة بيلد تسايتونغ ان عدد السياسيين الالمان الذين ينادون بالاقتداء بالنموذج الهولندي في هذا المجال في تزايد.ويختبر الهولنديون مدى استعداد الاجانب الراغبين في الحصول على الجنسية الهولندية للعيش في هولندا وقبول مبادئها من خلال اسطوانة مدمجة بها صور لنساء عاريات على الشواطئ الهولندية ومثليين جنسيا يقبلون ببعضهم بعضا علنا.ونقلت الصحيفة عن نائب رئيس الكتلة البرلمانية للاتحاد المسيحي الديموقراطي قوله 'هذا القرص المدمج هو وسيلة نموذجية لتعريف الناس في وطنهم الحالي ليس فقط باللغة ولكن بالتاريخ والثقافة والنظام القانوني في المانيا'.وطالب شتيفان ماير، خبير الشؤون الداخلية في الحزب الاجتماعي البافاري بأهمية تعريف الاجانب الراغبين في العيش في المانيا، وبرر ذلك بأن بعض الدول الاسلامية تنفذ 'عقوبة الاعدام' نفسها على بعض اساليب وصور الحياة والتعبير المعترف بها في المانيا مثل ارتداء الزي المثير جنسيا فيما يعرف ب'موكب الحب' في المانيا او الجنس المثلي العلني حسب ما ذكره الخبير.

I think that this is a wise thing to do especially that it might help repel those fanatics who decide to reside in Western countries and then rake havoc in the name of Islam. Some people might find it explicit, having to watch porn and homosexulity on a CD. However, I think that it is the concept which one should pay attention to..

On another note, the good news (which I spoke about last Saturday) got confirmed today. I am so chuffed and I loved the girli scream my mum did when I told her over the phone..

Thank you my buddha for being such a great support :-*

Ya fancy a pint of Guinness mate?

This day has special memories. For the years I had spent in the UK, I endeavored to acquire a Guinness T-shirt which were only given away on St. Patrick's day. To my disappointment, when I finally got my hands on one, it fitted so tightly on my butt that it looked dire. oh well...

For those who celebrate it the traditional way
Happy St. Patrick's day everyone

They say, good things come to those who wait...

I am still buried under my books and papers and the upcoming new event happening at work and completely unaware of what is on the news or the malls or the restaurants or blog-o-sphere..

I thought I'll take a bit of time off as I felt that my head was going to explode from the amount of information that is trying to squeeze into it. I keep on comforting myself that there is not long to go, but I can't get too comfortable as I still have so much to cover. you know, the usual dilemma of exam tension.

The babbler was eagerly awaiting certain news concerning her future. God only knows how long she was waiting for a little whiff of news, and the breakthrough came yesterday. I had to attend a meeting after my working hours concerning extra-curricular-work-related activities I engage in. While I was in the meeting, my senior spoke to me on the assumption that i knew about the good news, not realising that the desperado right opposite to him could not believe her ears. I had to endure a whole hour of serious and professional talk and was unable to show the slightest excitement. I SUFFERED! every time the senior spoke, I felt a mixture of butterflies, birds chirping, yes yes yes yes yes yes, and an urge to jump and cry and then I had to calmly switch to professional talk...lord it was hard.

Now, the good news are not official yet so I am trying to contain the excitement and will let it out on full blast once all formalities are done. No one knows about it apart from my Buddha and myself. I can't wait to make the news public, because I know how much my mother and friends will be happy for me..

guess what jan6a, you're not the only one who had a blissful March 11th

عذاب القبر

I am not here to preach anyone. This post is about an incident which happened at work and I just cannot contain how stupid (in my opinion) people can be when it comes to religion.
There is this clip which is circulating around by means of 'BlueTooth' and it is to do with this young chap who 'supposedly' never prayed, always listened to music..and so on. So, the clip is of how he looks like, 3 hours post burial and of being subjected to punishment in the afterlife for the sins he committed. Obviously, the body was Dug Up following burial:

but isn't that a sin itself??? and not to forget..a crime???

So, for the past two days the staff have been saying "oh my God, one must pray..shofaow 3athab el gaber..."
now, hold on a second people, don't you realise that when one dies, the soul departs the body? and when you get punished for your sins, it is the soul which is punished not the physical body? in fact, the soul never goes back into the body, otherwise the person is alive then!?!?!?

the problem is, no one even made this little analysis...

To top it all up, I get this text message, which is supposed to be a joke but I only see it as another form of degrading women in this sexist society:

تخيلوا الدنيا بدون حريم
- الأسواق هادية
- فلوس زايده
- شوارع فاضية
- افلاس شركات الإتصالات
- الشيطان ما عنده شغل
-دواء الضغط ماله لزوم
- كل الرجال يدخلون الجنة <= Now this I don't understand, اش ياب لياب؟؟؟

I know Christmas is way over: ما حكم تهنئة الكفار بعيد الكريسماس

It was one of those 'public holiday' weekends when I had on-call duties. Not many patients turned up and I got bored with reading my book for two consecutive hours. So, I decided to walk around the place for the sake of killing time.

Strangely enough, I came across this A4 sheet of paper stuck on the wall right next to the 'closed' pharmacy window. This piece of paper had the 'Fatwa alshar3eya' on sending the 'infidels' Christmas greetings. Obviously, it was only in Arabic so none of the 'infidels' can get an insight in how the believers think of them. I was selfish enough to rip the paper off the wall and keep it all for myself, as it is great for self education.

Below is part of the fatwa, obviously in Arabic, and typing it up took me over a day!

تهنئة الكفار بعيد الكريسماس أو غيره من أعيادهم الدينية حرام بالإتفاق,كما نقل ذلك ابن القيم - رحمه الله- في كتابه (أحكام أهل الذمة) , حيث قال: (و أما التهنئة بشعائر الكفر المختصة به فحرام بالإتفاق, مثل أن يهنئهم بأعيادهم و صومهم, فيقول: عيد مبارك عليك, أو: تهنأ بهذا العيد و نحوه, فهذا ان سلم قائله من الكفر فهو من المحرمات, و هو بمنزلة أن يهنئه بسجوده للصليب, بل ذلك أعظم إثما عند الله, و أشد مقتا من التهنئة بشرب الخمر و قتل النفس, و ارتكاب الفرج الحرام و نحوه, و كثير ممن لا قدر للدين عنده يقع في ذلك, و لا يدري قبح ما فعل, فمن هنأ عبداً بمعصية أو بدعة أو كفر فقد تعرض لمقت الله و سخطه. انتهى كلامه - رحمه الله

After reading this, I have come to realise that I am so going to hell....

so, who is joining me?

Face off

Hi everyone..I am not quite back, but I have a little space for an intermittent comeback. I do not care if that did not make sense, as I am ill again!!!!!!!
If you are interested, I am deeply immersed in intensive revision for an up-coming exam which I am taking voluntarily. I have been a very good student, and I am being very boring, but what to do. Since my last post, I have been accumulating a pile of 'To write on my blog' next to my bed and on my desk top and I just never got round to doing it.

So, some of you will notice that the reported news here are a bit dusty, but I do not care as I have an opinion and I NEED TO VOICE it..


Something which got my attention was: The first partial-facial transplant.

When I saw the bulletin on the BBC I was impressed. I saw and heard the lady speak in the televised conference, and though the facial muscles were nonfunctional, the aesthetic results were astounding. The only abnormality about her appearance, is that while speaking the mouth does not move and the face does not resume normal gestures. However, with physiotherapy and speech therapy both should improve dramatically. I feel for her for having to go through the constant gulping of medicine for the rest of her life and the worry that her body might reject the graft tissue.

a dichotomy which coexists: Some doctors try to 'reconstruct' beauty while others try to reconstruct faces...

الخلوة و ما أدراك ما الخلوة

I have come across this Islamic consultation in Alqabas, today’s issue page 22 section نور الإسلام. Needless to say, it revolted me..

الخلوة

عقدت الزواج على فتاة وقد دفعت المهر وقدره اربعة آلاف دينار كويتي، وقد أُخبرت قبل العقد ان البنت كان في ظهرها حرق وقد اجريت لها عملية تجميل في لندن وان الحرق حاليا غير واضح وانا وافقت على ذلك، ولكن تبين لي عدا ذلك وما رأيته بعيني ان الحرق مازال واضحا اضافة الى حروق في يديها، واخبرتني كذلك والدتها ان هناك آثار حروق في أحد إبطيها. وسؤالي الآن انني غير راض بذلك لعدم علمي به قبل الزواج.- والسؤال الاهم هو اذا حدث الطلاق فهل يرجع إلي المهر؟ارجو النظر في الموضوع وابداء الحكم الشرعي ولكم جزيل الشكر.- واستفسرت اللجنة من الزوج فقرر ما كتبه في طلب الاستفتاء، وقال انه لم يدخل بها حتى الآن وقد حصلت بينهما خلوة.وقالت الزوجة: لقد اخبرته بكل شيء فقلت له ان جسمي فيه حروق ولم نحدد له حجم الحروق وقال ان ذلك ليس مهماً ما دام لا يؤثر في الحمل ثم بعد ذلك تم العقد، وحصلت بيننا خلوة واطلع على جسمي.

اجابت اللجنة بما يلي:ان عيب الحرق ليس من العيوب التي يفسخ بها الزواج، وحيث انه قد حصلت بينهما خلوة فتستحق المرأة كامل المهر، ثم ان طلقها فعليها العدة ولها فيها النفقة، وقد نصحتهما اللجنة بالتروي لعل الله يؤلف بينهما. والله اعلم.

How shallow can you get? Divorce a woman because she happened to have an extra patch of burn under her arm!

and I love how he's so worried about getting the bucks back from the traumatised wife..
She’s not damaged goods for a man to dispose of just because he did not have prior notice. I wonder what he will do to the next lady he marries when he realises that pregnancy can leave you with stretch marks!!!

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Is it cats mating season or something?

I was awaken by a noisy horny cat at 4am, but the bloody thing is still around the house the whole day. Obviously the neighbourhood cats are using our house as a brothel..

Grey's anatomy

Hold your horses, I am not talking about the new TV series here. I am referring to the famous anatomy book, obviously everyone knows how great this text with the beautiful illustrations..

anyway, being cheap as ever, I am reluctant to purchase another anatomy book. So, to my surprise I found a link to THE GREY'S anatomy!!! I got so excited as I know I can customise my notes from the link..which is exactly what I did.

So, being kind as ever (e7m e7m), I'd like to share the URL with the rest of the bloggers who are medically involved and are tight on cash..(oops..I just admitted that I suffer from MSS)

Urbanisation: life is just a syndrome

Doctors enjoy grouping signs and symptoms and they apply it in their daily lives. I personally whenever notice a group of personality characteristics which are associated with a specific type of people, I tend to come up with a title and affix it with the word 'syndrome'. Now, you can look at this from another angle and call it stereotyping, but I think it is a reflection of an ultra-sensitive observation..

Let's take an example. One of the syndromes I came up with, and I really think it exists is the 'small man syndrome' and just to note that I am solely indicating the stature. This, as the name says it, is exclusive to short men, (sorry I really do not mean to insult anyone, but I'd appreciate if you see the humor side of it). From a number of encounters, I have realised that short men tend to be ego-centred, have strong superiority complex (once successful), always date taller and attractive women, drive larger than life cars. One should not fall into the mistake of generalising here, but once I notice a short man who has these characteristics..I'd refer to him as suffering from the 'short man syndrome'..

anyway, let me not get carried away and give more examples. If you allow me to get scientific now. A mental health expert named Roger Henderson have discovered what he calls 'Money Sickness syndrome' (MSS). He has noticed that people who are under financial strain share a multitude of symptoms which he thought they'd be better off grouped under one title. You see, these things are very common in the UK since the National Health Service (NHS) is eager to justify sick-leaves by pigeon-holing people with the most outrageous diseases. Anyway, the gentleman claims that 43% of the population suffer from MSS and that it affects people from all income levels. If you just check out the link and read the list of symptoms, you'll figure out that the fella is just talking about feelings people go through when they have something they stress about. It's so funny that some want to come up with fancy names for their misfortunes..oh well..c'est la vie...

A case of stress mismanagement

I know that I have not posted anything substantial since the start of the new year, but I swear, I have been pre-occupied..

As a consequence of my ever-famous multitasking habits, I fell ill for the second time within the last 2 months. At the start, I thought it was a case of the usual seasonal cold. So, I self-medicated with plenty of Paracetamol during day time, Fludrex for night time, the drowsy coughing syrup, plenty of bed rest and liquids. I persevered with brain-melting fever which broke into night sweats for a week and a horrible chesty painful cough which only attacked when it's 10pm. I resisted my Buddha's pleas of seeing a doctor, as I genuinely thought it'll clear up.

Guess what? my Buddha did his I-told-you-so dance on me. Obviously, things took a turn to the worse. I suddenly lost all my sense of smell and taste, ear went bonkers and eye shot all red and I had lack of sleep due to extreme coughing for two nights. So, I surrendered and went to the doctor who told me that I had Bronchitis and now I am on these strong antibiotics (supposed to be fast-acting) which are making my tummy run. I am glad to say that I am feeling the early signs of recovery and it is getting me excited. I can't wait to go out and enjoy food again.

I only had that because of overloading my system. For someone who preaches about stress management, I fell a victim for an extreme case of stress mismanagement..

I promised myself to decrease my work-load...let's just hope that I stick to it!

nighty night all

May you rest in peace

I hope that Sheikh Jaber had departed this life to a better place.

May he rests in peace and انا لله و انا اليه راجعون

My sincerest condolences go to Alsabah's for their loss

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On another note: I find it sick that some people immediately started cashing in the Emir's death by initiating these circulating text messages that have prayers. I think this forwarding craze should stop..

Early birds of 2006..

I know it is way too early to be up on the first day of the year, but believe it or not I have paper work to do!!!!! appalling..

With it being the new year, I have been trying to change my template, not really sure what to pick. I can't find a template which reflects my character yet...

Any suggestions?

Happy New Year Bloggers!