tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76524551641123506212024-03-14T16:18:07.567+03:00This Lady SaysThis Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-1150893759173164322009-10-16T15:10:00.001+03:002009-10-16T15:10:30.689+03:00Going..Going.. Gone.<p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_iWkshB_DrCI/SthisQouxSI/AAAAAAAAAeE/9SxrFMKIZIw/s1600-h/ET%5B6%5D.jpg"><img title="ET" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" height="276" alt="ET" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_iWkshB_DrCI/SthitHL9jKI/AAAAAAAAAeI/QjiiFfjKy5w/ET_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Well, I guess this was coming. I’ve finally decided to shut down this blog. It was fun while it lasted, but I don’t see myself committed to it. And there’s no point, really, when you’re not blogging on a regular basis.</p> <p align="justify">Thank you to those of you who emailed me or left comments asking about my absence. I was deliberating whether to blog again, but I’ve lost my mojo and it’s not coming back anytime soon.</p> <p align="justify">I don’t want this blog to stay suspended in the Internet space, and I don’t want to quit without saying goodbye.</p> <p>If, after all this time, there’s anyone left reading this.. well, I guess I should say thank you! I’m still going to be around of course, reading blogs (I’m addicted) and commenting (sometimes).</p> <p>Big <em>HUUGE</em> hugs and kisses,</p> <p>L</p> <p>PS. I’m going to leave the blog up for a while and then I’ll delete it.</p> <p>Image: [<a href="http://www.cnbc.com/id/31803861">source</a>]</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-1795087110046106242009-06-06T12:55:00.001+03:002009-06-06T12:55:03.274+03:00The F-ing Weather!<p align="justify">This is absolutely hilarious! I urge you to visit this site: <a href="http://www.thefuckingweather.com/">TheFuckingWeather.com</a>. It’s a weather site, where you basically get a weather forecast and the temperature in your area. It’s not as fancy as most of the well-known weather sites, but it’s pretty cool! </p> <p align="justify">When I first heard about it (thank you <a href="http://wbjewelry.blogspot.com/">WendyB</a>) I thought “Think of all the obscenities it would say about our weather over here?” Well, there’s no need to say, I got my obscenities all right! </p> <p align="justify">Check it out:</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_iWkshB_DrCI/Sio88WfrSUI/AAAAAAAAAd8/scjlrT6pbI0/s1600-h/F%20Weather%5B2%5D.png"><img title="F Weather" style="display: inline" height="236" alt="F Weather" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_iWkshB_DrCI/Sio89TUG9cI/AAAAAAAAAeA/rTX7kmFrJKU/F%20Weather_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="391" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>In the small print, it says “Do you have life insurance?” LOL.</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-67637307068422089262009-05-17T23:44:00.005+03:002009-05-18T00:11:11.520+03:00WE DID IT!<div style="text-align: justify;">I tried to write this post many times. I'd write the first sentence. Then hit delete. I'd write another sentence. Then I'd delete it again. I'm trying so hard to say what's on my mind and what's in my heart. But words fail me..<br /><br />With tears in my eyes, thoughts on my mind and the utmost joy in my heart, I'd like to thank each and every single person who voted yesterday. It's because of you that we were able to change more than 40% of the parliament members. We made four women members of the parliament. Not one, not two, but four!<br /><br />I would sincerely like to thank each and every one of you. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the women especially. We make up 60% of Kuwait's population. We can change this country. Literally. And yesterday we did.<br /><br />Though you and I may be different, and though we might share different opinions, we still participated in one of Kuwait's most important events. We took matters into our own hands and we went and ticked the names we wanted on the ballots. We did not give up, we did not despair. Although Kuwait experienced the lowest turnout of voters ever to take part in the elections, many of us still went there and did their duty.<br /><br />We can't sit and home and complain about a situation and then refuse to take action when action is needed. We, the people, hold the votes in our hand. We have, and always will have, the power to change things. And when change is due, change must come.<br /><br />And finally, change <span style="font-style: italic;">has </span>come. It might be small to begin with, but gradually, things will change for the better. We can't expect whatever needs to be mended, to be fixed right away. With time, and with a lot of hard work, we will get there.<br /><br />I love my country. It's not perfect. It might never be. But it's <span style="font-style: italic;">my </span>country. It's given me so much, and I'm so glad that I never ever forget that. And I hope that as long as I live, I will be able to give back to Kuwait what it has given me.<br /><br />I love you, Kuwait. Always and forever.<br /></div>This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-28037473810242672812009-05-15T01:14:00.003+03:002009-05-15T02:00:47.638+03:00VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE<div style="text-align: justify;">Hi everyone! I've been such a bad blogger, I completely forgot about blogging. Actually it's not that I forgot to blog, it's more like I didn't have time to blog. I don't even have time to read blogs. And I LOVE reading blogs! I've been so busy with a million things: Helping out in the election campaigns (which is so hectic) and I've also been busy with some family stuff.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm here to say a public service announcement. From me to you. It's for all the Kuwaitis out there who read this blog or who might have stumbled here. I urge you please to vote on Saturday! It's been a rough year for us Kuwaitis. The political scene has been a disgrace. It's going to take some real men and women to clean up the mess that most of the MP's left us with this past year. I am so disappointed in our parliament these past few years. Most of the members were there for their own good, or for some hidden agendas. And those who were good, were so few, that they couldn't stand a chance against the corrupt majority.<br /><br />We have a chance to change the parliament. Please don't say that no one can change it. It's we who have the upper hand, because we get to choose who sets foot in the National Assembly. Never underestimate the power of your vote. Every vote counts.<br /><br />I don't want to bore you with all the stuff that I keep saying to people over and over and over.. But I will say this: <span style="font-weight: bold;">PLEASE VOTE ON SATURDAY</span>. And please vote wisely. Don't vote because this person is related to you, or that person seems nice, or this person did you a favor, and that person seems religious. Vote because this person is putting Kuwait first and foremost on his agenda. And because that person is thinking about you, your children and your family before they pass any law.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">This is our country we're talking about. This is our life! Please please PLEASE vote on Saturday. VOTE FOR CHANGE. If America did it, don't you think we can too?</span><br /><br />Here's to getting our old Kuwait back!<br /><br />I'll be back soon. I'm going to take a break after the elections to get back to my regular schedule. And hopefully, I'll get back to posting like the old days.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Note to Hasan.B: You're right I haven't been so politically active on my blog because I've been neglecting it for so long. But I'm still active in real life :)</span><br /></div>This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-40146127744957865762009-04-17T02:07:00.001+03:002009-04-17T02:07:43.916+03:00My Girl Friend<p align="justify">Back when we were in school, one of my girl friends (not <em>girlfriend</em>) had her heart broken by a guy. No surprise there. BUT, then she decided to swear off guys and turn lesbian! What the hell?? Why??! Because of a stupid guy who said he likes you and then changed his mind? It’s not like dating a girl will guarantee you a heartbreak-free relationship!</p> <p align="justify">As a matter of fact, I’d rather be asexual than homosexual. No offense to all you gays out there, but I can never ever be with a girl! I mean, girls are pretty, sweet, kind and nurturing. I should know, I am one after all! But man are <strike>they </strike>we unbelievably weird at times.</p> <p align="justify">If I wanted to be with someone overanalyzing, overdramatic, and full of drama.. I’d date myself! Why would I want to go through double the PMS times, double the crying, and double the emotions!</p> <p align="justify">I believe men and women were meant to be together for a reason. Men are simple (not simple-minded) and logical. We, on the other hand, are complicated and.. and.. complicated!</p> <p align="justify">This is not to say that all guys are easy going. I knew a guy who was emotional, sensitive, and a think tank. He wanted to be with me. I wanted to RUN!</p> <p align="justify">I mean, come on! I do like the opposite sex, but for God’s sake that person was the male version of ME!</p> <p align="justify">This lady thinks that if there’s going to be one drama queen in the relationship, it’s gotta be her!</p> <p align="justify">[Sorry if I’ve been blogging so randomly and not visiting your blogs more often than I usually do, but I’ve been busy job hunting. It sucks. Big time]</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-83385598496344077412009-04-13T13:34:00.001+03:002009-04-13T13:34:03.531+03:00Hello<p>My Name is L. And I am an Internet Addict.</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-56320462823739289052009-04-11T19:02:00.001+03:002009-04-11T19:02:20.511+03:00My Mistake Is Your Lesson<p align="justify">Do you believe in learning from other people’s mistakes? I know I do. My sister is a few years younger than me. I give her advice. A lot. Sometimes it might be too much (for her not for me). But I don’t think there such a thing as too much advice to dish out. There will never be enough advice floating around in the universe.</p> <p align="justify">There are always lessons to be learned. My sister gets angry sometimes, and says that I’m negative, demeaning and controlling. But I’m only trying to help! I’ve always wished I had an older sister to tell me where the shortcuts are so I don’t have to take the long route. So I don’t slip on an icy path and fall.</p> <p align="justify">I’ve been there and done that. I just want to spare her the trouble. A few years difference might not be much, but when she’s just past her teen years and I’m smack in the middle of my 20’s, that’s a lot of lessons learned, and a whole lotta wisdom gained.</p> <p align="justify">Sure I want her to live her life and make her own choices. But there are some things that are just not worth doing. I’m saving her the energy (to go and do something less stupid I hope).</p> <p align="justify">This lady believes that her mistakes can be your lessons learned. And vice versa, of course. How about you?</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-8201314257192380072009-04-01T22:58:00.001+03:002009-04-01T22:58:21.217+03:00Crisis of Faith<p align="justify">Do you ever get a crisis of faith? You know, as in you have some doubts about your faith, or start questioning your beliefs. I don't have these things regularly, but it’s just a habit of mine. I’m a thinker. I think A LOT. About big things, little things, nasty things, yummy things.. whatever. So, naturally, I think about religion. A LOT.</p> <p align="justify">It is my utmost belief that religion is equal parts logic, and equal parts faith. I’m Muslim, but I don’t think I am considered a by-the-book Muslim. I believe in God and His prophet, I pray, I give out Zakat, I fast, I don’t drink, I don’t cheat, I don’t steal, I don’t engage in forbidden activities.</p> <p align="justify">I’m no saint, though. Basically, I do what I believe and understand is good for me, and for society in general. Since we were in school, we were taught that religion is ‘fitra’, which is essentially your gut feeling or intuition. We’ve known, since we were at a very young age, that we can do things that hurt people. And we’re taught that some things are wrong and some are right. And THAT, to me, is religion. It’s a guideline that you follow, and attempt to gain peace in your life, and share goodness with others. We will always make mistakes, but some things cancel the others out. Like karma. What goes around, comes around. </p> <p align="justify">I don’t care what religion you follow (even if it’s your own), but for the most part, the majority try to follow their instincts and what they believe is right – even though we all have our differences.</p> <p align="justify">I’m tired of people dictating to me what they think is right, without even explaining it. Remember our religion classes at school? It was always do this, do that, but no explanation as to WHY. As I grew up, I started reading and listening to some religious scholars, and I’m not afraid to say that a lot of them were phony and baloney!</p> <p align="justify">I’m proud to say that I’ve grown more spiritual as I grew up, and my heart is filled with faith and love. I don’t cover my hair, I don’t cover my body from head-to-toe, and I don’t pray more than I have to. </p> <p align="justify">I don’t equate covering my hair to stealing. I don’t equate wearing short skirts to drinking. The damage done to others by drinking or stealing outdoes any damage done by showing my hair and wearing a short skirt. Actually, it doesn’t even compare!</p> <p align="justify">In a movie I saw called Brick Lane, a Muslim Indian man says in a town meeting regarding religion, “My Islam is in here (pointing to his heart).” I think this is so true, and should be followed by everyone, regardless of their religion. Basically, it means that your religion should be in your heart, and not just on the outside. What is the point of me covering my hair, if my heart is filled with envy and greed and evil?</p> <p align="justify">Anyway, I just wanted to get this off my chest. I feel much better now. I don’t want anyone to feel bad because someone is making them guilty about not doing a small thing. If you look closely, you might be doing some great things in life – helping the poor, visiting relatives, being there for your parents, being a good parent, and lots and lots more.</p> <p align="justify">Maybe if we stopped looking at the tiny things in life, and focused more on the bigger picture, we would help ourselves a lot more.</p> <p align="justify">That’s just a piece of wisdom from this lady. Hope it helps :) </p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-30559536624386221322009-03-23T21:17:00.001+03:002009-03-23T21:17:11.086+03:00Do You Know A Recycling Company?<p align="justify">I need your help, people! </p> <p align="justify">Do you know about anyone or any company that collects plastic for recycling? How about paper recycling? I need someone that can come and pick up the boxes. </p> <p align="justify">If you do, can you please give me their contact info?</p> <p align="justify">Thanks!</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-27397171304940483082009-03-23T14:49:00.001+03:002009-03-23T14:49:36.682+03:00Blackberry<p align="justify">                        <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_iWkshB_DrCI/Scd3Qrow2PI/AAAAAAAAAd0/7ZQsnvktFdA/s1600-h/blackberry-curve%5B3%5D.jpg"><img title="blackberry-curve" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="240" alt="blackberry-curve" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_iWkshB_DrCI/Scd3TXdaBfI/AAAAAAAAAd4/DSpLFWSrr38/blackberry-curve_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">Have you jumped the BB bandwagon?</p> <p align="justify">I haven’t. Everyone around me has, but I’m hanging tough. I really don’t need it – I’m happy with my phone right now. It has an Internet service as well as countless others, it’s sleek and light, and I’m really quite content.</p> <p align="justify">I asked all my friends why they bought it, and they said because everyone else has one. And of course because they get to use the free BB Messenger chatting thingy.</p> <p align="justify">Although the BBM idea appeals to me, I’m still not really convinced I should get one. I’ve seen my friends huddled over their phones typing messages like they’re some kind of weird loners who are so into their gadgets. Really it’s so annoying! They hardly speak when we’re out, because they’re busy fiddling with it and instant messaging each other. I also saw a table of 6 guys at a restaurant who barely spoke a word to each other because they were all hunched over their BB’s. They looked like idiots!</p> <p align="justify">I might go for it eventually, but I just want to know..</p> <p align="justify">Is this Iady the only one out there who has not BB-ed yet?</p> <p></p> <p>Image [<a href="http://www.goldengadgets.com/Cell-Phone-Accessories-BlackBerry/c21_50/index.html">link</a>]</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-11856654782581091012009-03-18T00:32:00.001+03:002009-03-18T00:32:35.855+03:00The Year of Change<p align="justify">I’ve been neglecting this blog. And it’s sad because I loved it so much. ‘Loved’ being the key word here. I don’t know if I love it as much as I used to. I thought about deleting it because I don’t want it to be just sitting there without any updates or anything. Like it was abandoned or something. I’m either going to have to post, or to delete the whole thing.</p> <p align="justify">I have all these thoughts and ‘posts’ in my head, and I need to get them out but I just don’t have the time to do that! It’s crazy but before I started this blog, I would write things in my notebooks or scraps of paper and then transfer them to the computer. Now, I barely have the time to do that.. Awful!</p> <p align="justify">Anyway, you know how everyone is going on about 2009 being the '”Year of Change”? Well, I’m starting to believe in it! So far, 3 months in, and I’m already feeling it. </p> <ol> <li> <div align="justify">I changed my hairdo.</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">I quit my job. It was horrendous!</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">I <em>almost</em> got engaged/married. Almost! (This is such a long story that it needs it’s own post)</div> </li> </ol> <p align="justify">For some of you, this may not be a big deal, but for me it is. I haven’t changed my hair for so long! So this is a giant leap for me. I quit my job during such a bad time in the economy, whereas everyone is hanging on to their jobs for dear life. But I just couldn’t do it anymore! Almost getting engaged is crazy for me because during the past couple of years I became marriage-phobic (if such a word exists). The mere mention of marriage to me would send my stomach into a lurch!</p> <p align="justify">So there you go! 3 months in, 3 new things!</p> <p align="justify">This lady is embracing 2009. How about you?</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-61227653564631174242009-01-31T17:03:00.006+03:002009-01-31T17:58:48.175+03:00Hala February*<div style="text-align: justify;">If you live in Kuwait, did you see the opening of "Hala February"? Did you see it live or on TV?<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have only one word to describe it: CRAPTASTIC.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">*A Kuwaiti festival which was once something to look forward to. This should not concern anyone living abroad. At all.</div>This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-47598681548991643652009-01-25T14:04:00.001+03:002009-01-25T14:04:27.256+03:00Recap<ul> <li> <div align="justify">Have you ever considered blogging to be a burden? As much as I used to love it, I have to say, it’s not the case anymore. It takes up SO MUCH of my time – not the blogging part, but catching up on other people’s blogs is so time consuming.</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Has the economic condition affected your spending habits? I know it affected mine. I’m focused more on what I need rather than what I want. And as always, quality over everything.</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">How about Obama? Did you watch the live inauguration? It felt great to watch history in the making.. As cliché as that sounds..</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Is there an easy way to lose weight? This cold weather is killing me! All I think about is food!</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Did you see the Oscar nominations? I’m so excited! I was disappointed that some people weren’t nominated though..</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">How’s the New Year affecting you guys? Any resolutions? I don’t do resolutions, because frankly, a person can choose to change anytime. It doesn’t have to start on a specific day.</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">I WANT TO MOVE TO LONDON.</div> </li> </ul> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-57492789613045638302009-01-09T23:49:00.007+03:002009-01-10T01:47:25.075+03:00AUK CAR BOOT SALE<div style="text-align: justify;">Hi everyone!<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tomorrow, Saturday January 10, 2009 (technically it's today), is AUK's car boot sale. It's from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">9 am to 5 pm</span>. There will be lots of junk in people's trunks. Yeah, pun intended! It will be held at the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">American University of Kuwait's parking lo</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">t </span>in Salmiya. Basically it's like a garage sale/flea market.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can also find great stuff for your home at really cheap prices. You will also find clothing and electronics. I heard some people are going to be selling food too. I didn't get to go <a href="http://thisladysays.blogspot.com/2008/01/car-boot-sale-at-auk.html">last year</a>, but I'm definitely going to check it out tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It's a great idea for getting rid of stuff you no longer need, while at the same time making a little bit of money. I think we need more flea markets and garage or yard sales in Kuwait. And I don't mean the weekly Friday Market (Soog il yim3a).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I will be on the hunt for some great bargains tomorrow.. and some yummy food too!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">See ya!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">*Oh and I know you've all been dying without my thought provoking and entertaining blog posts, but my computer is still <a href="http://thisladysays.blogspot.com/2008/12/crash-and-burn.html">sick</a> :( </div>This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-53931374335411397582008-12-30T17:20:00.004+03:002008-12-30T17:38:14.308+03:00Crash and Burn<div style="text-align: justify;">It's official. My <a href="http://thisladysays.blogspot.com/2008/04/laptop-choice-help-needed.html">computer</a> has crashed. I was playing games online when all of a sudden I hear a sound go "Bloop", and then the screen went black. Then the whole thing shut down and decided to not work.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm so glad I saved MOST of my folders on an external backup drive, but I had some important stuff that I wanted to save but forgot to. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I took it to the workshop to get it fixed and the technician said "he'll see what he can do". I think this is code for "This is a crappy situation." He said I should get a new one. Well, I should have a long time ago, but I was lazy, and now I'm bankrupt and in debt (damn credit cards).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I want it to work! It MUST work. This lady can't stand not having her old, faithful broken-down piece of metal. *sniff*</div>This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-50787385252713073562008-12-21T15:54:00.001+03:002008-12-21T15:54:10.410+03:00Married Men: PLEASE WEAR YOUR RINGS!<p align="justify">If the title doesn't explain itself, allow me to elaborate. I am really tired of getting excited over a cute guy without knowing if he's married or not. I'm not going to delve into the subject of single or attached, it's kind of a gray area. Let's just say that checking out a married man is completely different from checking out an unwed attached guy.</p> <p align="justify">For those of you who are not Kuwaiti, let me explain that most of the Kuwaiti men do not wear their wedding rings. When I asked some of my married male relatives why, they answered that it feels like they're wearing jewelry and that rings were made for women. Also, that wedding rings are not a Kuwaiti tradition, but more of a western tradition that got incorporated into ours. However, Kuwaiti married women almost always wear their wedding rings.</p> <p align="justify">Anyway, it happens to my friends and I all the time. We're sitting at a restaurant or cafe or wherever, and a cute guy would be checking one of us out. Well, being the 'good girls' that we are, we don't do anything (except ask each other if he's still looking). Most of the time, it doesn't go anywhere. After we (or he) leave, nothing happens and you don't see the guy ever again. Other times, the guy <em>might</em> be waiting for you to reciprocate. But truthfully, how can you tell if he's single or not? Which brings me to another problem, which I'm going to talk about in another post, why are men not making the first move nowadays??</p> <p align="justify">Back to the marriage thing, there's this one guy who ALWAYS stares at me and checks me out no matter how I look and thank God I have no interest in him whatsoever because I just found out I KNOW HIS WIFE. Now imagine if I had been excited by this, how would it feel to know that he's married? I would be hurt! Imagine if someone pursued a relationship with the idiot?? They would be crushed! </p> <p align="justify">So finally, before this post gets too long, please help this poor single lady out, and make her road to couple-dom easier by wearing your freakin' wedding rings!</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-32133030991959085542008-12-15T14:01:00.001+03:002008-12-15T14:01:56.953+03:00I'll Give It a Shot<p align="justify">Ok so I thought I'd give this a shot again. And by 'this' I mean blogging. A lot of times, when I'm thinking about something, I say to myself "I've got to write about this." And then I'd get on my computer, write it, hit save and turn off the computer. I like to write, and I do almost everyday. But sometimes writing something and saving it isn't the same as letting other people read it. When others read what I write, even if its some random thought, it's like letting them into your personal space. And sometimes I need that. Because God knows my mind sometimes speaks to itself!</p> <p align="justify">Anyway, some people emailed me while I was away (thank you guys it really meant a lot to me!) asking me if I'll come back to my blog, so I thought, "I must be doing <em>something</em> right if people - even if it's just a few- actually want me to write again!"</p> <p align="justify">A couple of things that made me consider quitting:</p> <ul> <li> <div align="justify">Some people make it their soul mission to find out who a blogger is. If I'm writing with an alias, it means I don't want you to know! Being anonymous makes you write more freely. And if I can't get that, then what's the purpose of my blog?</div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Another thing is, I felt like blogging made me part of "a group". I don't really know why, but I just didn't want that. I have my own 'group' in real life, but blogging is the other side of me - the independent side. In some ways, blogging felt like we all had to stick together and say nice things about each other, kinda like a clique. And there was a lot of "You visit my blog and I'll visit yours". I want you to read this because you like my blog, and not for any other reason. </div> </li> <li> <div align="justify">Sometimes controversy can get out of hand. If you're a constant reader here, you'll understand what I'm talking about. I actually enjoy controversy because it means that we all have our own thoughts and ideas and not afraid to speak our minds. But threatening, trash-talking and other things that I don't want to get into? That's just crazy! If I say something that makes you mad, then by all means GET MAD. But GET OVER IT. That's life!</div> </li> </ul> <p align="justify">Pheew! Now that's that over with.. I think I'm back. For now.</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-25934933325252351412008-12-12T14:01:00.001+03:002008-12-12T14:01:26.582+03:00Not Definite. Still Maybe.<p align="justify">I miss my blog. I've been missing it for a while now. </p> <p align="justify">I took a break first, then during my break I decided I didn't wanna do it anymore. But now I miss it. I <strike>read</strike> <a href="http://thisladysays.blogspot.com/2008/01/you-lurker.html" target="_blank">lurk</a> some of the new blogs out there and I reminisce about my (so-called) old days.</p> <p align="justify">I heard some of the bloggers I used to know have stopped now. I don't know. Guess I'll have to find out.</p> <p align="justify">There are many reasons I decided to stop. I'm not going into detail unless you really want to know.</p> <p align="justify">Anyway, this is not a definite "I'm back". It depends on how I feel after I post this.</p> <p align="justify">:)</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-30781814501315615522008-05-20T18:21:00.001+03:002008-05-20T18:21:31.703+03:00On Leave<p>        <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SDLsc1mvO8I/AAAAAAAAAT0/3HeWC6wP50o/s1600-h/soldiers%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-top-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" height="223" alt="soldiers" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SDLselmvO9I/AAAAAAAAAT8/j9rWttdj0s4/soldiers_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="329" border="0" /></a> </p> <p>I'm tired. Exhausted. Emotionally and physically.</p> <p>Thanks to those of you who emailed or commented asking about me. To keep this short. I'm taking a break.</p> <p>I'll be back. I just don't know when. Maybe in a week. A month. A year. Maybe not that long. </p> <p align="justify">Until next time, friends..</p> <p align="justify">Image (<a href="http://conflictblotter.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/soldiers-dimona.JPG" target="_blank">link</a>)</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-17168769280037679632008-04-28T14:41:00.001+03:002008-04-28T14:41:58.788+03:00BomChickaWahwah..<p align="justify"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SBW3_xF579I/AAAAAAAAATk/9_GjFtAY_Xk/s1600-h/axe01%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="239" alt="axe01" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SBW4BRF57-I/AAAAAAAAATs/lKD8y40B63w/axe01_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="371" border="0" /></a> </p> <p align="justify">Am I the only one who doesn't understand this commercial? </p> <p align="justify">Please explain.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">Image (<a href="http://axeads.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">source</a>)</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-16225659073485847242008-04-27T15:57:00.001+03:002008-04-27T15:57:48.251+03:00Technical Help Please<p align="justify">Can anybody recommend a good Internet Service Provider in Kuwait?</p> <p align="justify">We're currently with UCC, previously QualityNet, and we're not too happy with our current provider. The connection freezes up a lot and often we're left with days of no service. Also, every time we call, they don't answer the Technical Support calls unless you call the Sales desk - who always answer the calls -  and complain that the Tech people aren't answering.</p> <p align="justify">So, any recommendations please? And some explaining as to why, would be excellent thanks. </p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-75313336079616927472008-04-26T10:43:00.001+03:002008-04-26T10:44:37.831+03:00My Reply<p align="justify">Since it is going to take a long time to reply to each and every one who commented on <a href="http://thisladysays.blogspot.com/2008/04/repeat-after-me-copycat.html" target="_blank">this</a> post, I decided to reply in a post, just to make some things clear.</p> <p align="justify"><strong>Swair: please research your facts before you post an accusation like that..</strong></p> <p align="justify">I got a lot of comments stating the blogger credited PostSecret when she first started the Post.a.No.Secret blog. Well, I DID research the facts. Otherwise, I wouldn't write a post about it. It doesn't matter if you credit something if you're going to copy it, also with a very similar name. The idea of PostSecret is a good one, and really fun. But what I'm saying is, WHY COPY IT? I'm sure there are so many different spin-offs to that idea.</p> <p align="justify"><strong>Delicately Realistic said: Thanks for bashing the memory of our old friend.</strong></p> <p align="justify">Why are people offended just because I dissed a blog for copying an idea? They're taking it personally and defending a blogger called Papillona, who is the one behind the blog. </p> <p align="justify">Why?? This is not something personal! And I'm not bashing any 'memory'. The memories you had were related to her other blog. I did not insult her in any way, I only criticized this new blog, regardless of who created it. </p> <p align="justify">When we create blogs, we have to prepare ourselves for criticism because we're putting ourselves out there. Do you think world famous artists weren't criticized at some point in their life? Does that make them any less loved? There are so many artists who credit other artists in influencing their work. But do they copy the original artist's style and work? No, they work FROM it.</p> <p align="justify">I'm sure she was loved and has fans who were sad when she stopped blogging but this is a critique of the blog - and not the person or her personality.</p> <p><strong>Miyafushi said: I think you owe Papillona an apology. <br />Either way, just to let you know, you just dissed one of the first and most loved bloggers around. <br />Not good. <br />P.S. Is this post your equivalent of creative?</strong></p> <p align="justify">Again, why is this personal? Creating a blog that's an imitation of another and having someone not like it, does not mean that it makes that person less loved. It just makes them look less creative. This has nothing to do with her personality. I'm sure she's a great person who started the blog with good intentions. </p> <p align="justify"><strong>The reason I wrote that post was because it really annoys me when in the Arab World, we have people who frequently copy ideas from others whereas they have SO MUCH CREATIVITY that if put to good use, they could come up with GENIUS ideas.</strong></p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-35084299499442287682008-04-25T21:45:00.001+03:002008-04-25T21:45:26.189+03:00Repeat After Me: COPYCAT<p align="justify">There's a reason why our part of the world are called followers and not leaders. It's because of people like <a href="http://postanosecret.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">this</a>.</p> <p align="justify">This is not meant to be a blog bashing post, but seriously? SERIOUSLY?</p> <p align="justify">Ok, let me elaborate. There's a very POPULAR blog in the blogosphere called <a href="http://postsecret.blogspot.com" target="_blank">PostSecret</a>. They're so popular they've even published books about it. Basically, readers and the public in general are invited to send postcards to <a href="http://postsecret.blogspot.com" target="_blank">PostSecret</a> that state their deepest secret, and of course it's posted on the blog. The idea being that sometimes, you want to spill out your secret to the whole world, but you want to do it anonymously. And that's a fun and creative way to do it.</p> <p align="justify">Now, what bothers me, is people who go and SHAMELESSLY AND BLATANTLY COPY the whole idea, and claim it as their own. Today, I found through <a href="www.safat.kuwaitblogs.com" target="_blank">Safat</a>, a blog called <a href="http://postanosecret.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Post.A.No.Secret</a>. </p> <p align="justify">The 'blogger' invites people to send images displaying their secrets to his/her email, where in turn he/she posts them on the blog. Ok, let's break this down shall we?</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SBImsRF570I/AAAAAAAAASc/tqSBs0CDGG0/s1600-h/PostSecret%5B1%5D.png"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="491" alt="PostSecret" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SBImuRF571I/AAAAAAAAASk/nwSjvxNUqR4/PostSecret_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="322" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify"> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SBImvhF572I/AAAAAAAAASs/BnPVI11pBJ8/s1600-h/copy%5B3%5D.png"><img style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-bottom: 0px" height="415" alt="copy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/thisladysays/SBImxBF573I/AAAAAAAAAS0/0HxXlxAHnJQ/copy_thumb%5B3%5D.png?imgmax=800" width="319" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="justify">FIRST, Copycat's layout and <strong>black</strong> background, is the same as the original.</p> <p align="justify">SECOND, the Original blog is called POSTSECRET, because of the <strong>POSTCARDS</strong> that people send to the blogger. At least have the decency to come up with another name!</p> <p align="justify">THIRD, to protect the identity and anonymity of the sender, the postcards are MAILED (with no return address) and not emailed.</p> <p align="justify">FOURTH, come up with your own God-damned freakin' idea!</p> <p align="justify">So, again, if I bashed this blogger, I'm sorry, but he/she probably deserved it. PostSecret has had hundreds of millions of visitors since they started because of their originality and ingenuity. </p> <p align="justify">Maybe if the copycat blogger channeled a little bit more creativity into his/her blog, they would probably have some more original content, and would spare us the shame of people claiming that Arabs/Kuwaitis are imitators.</p> <p align="justify">Unfortunately..</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-89416127691323992302008-04-25T20:59:00.001+03:002008-04-25T20:59:05.095+03:00Oh My God. Blogger's Block?<p align="justify">Is it happening already? Do I have <strike>writer's</strike> blogger's block? </p> <p align="justify">God, I don't know why, but the posts are just not. coming. out. I used to be able to write a trillion posts a day, due to the overflowing amount of thoughts in my head.</p> <p align="justify">Could it be that I am *GASP* at a loss for words? Trust me, if you know me in real life, you will know that this DOES NOT HAPPEN. I am a woman of opinion, and I always have something to say.</p> <p align="justify">I think it may be due to the fact that: </p> <p align="justify">A. I discovered I am NOT workforce material.</p> <p align="justify">B. I am turning into such a political freak it's scaring me.</p> <p align="justify">C. I CAN'T WAIT for the elections. Seriously.</p> <p align="justify">D. It's wedding season, and I need to be in better shape for all those dresses that I'm gonna be wearing.</p> <p align="justify">E. I'm constantly thinking about the summer holidays, and how I'm not going to be able to travel with my family like I used to because I have a freakin' job and I can't take 3 month long vacations. *sob*</p> <p align="justify">F. It could also be the fact that I am sooo behind on my emails and blog reading that I just want to delete everything and start from scratch.</p> <p align="justify">I realize that I could go on until Z.. So I'm going to stop.</p> <p align="justify">So please excuse the lack of posts. I know you're disappointed. Stop pulling your hair out and bawling like babies. Put the knives DOWN. You don't want to hurt yourselves (or me) now do you? </p> <p align="justify">I need a solution. Any ideas, people?</p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7652455164112350621.post-66007821431943275212008-04-22T13:15:00.001+03:002008-04-22T13:15:22.800+03:00Little Tidbit<p align="justify">I realized that I missed a few people who were blog supporters and readers since I first started blogging, and because I was -and still am- reaaaally busy (you can't even imagine), I forgot to add them to my Blogroll. </p> <p align="justify">I know it might not be important to some people, but it is to me because really this blog would NOT be here without your constant support, criticism and sarcasm. And maybe even jealousy due to my super success and (in the words of Miss Kimora Lee Simmons) fabulousity, not to mention the millions I'm making off these ads).</p> <p align="justify">So I'd just like to say that I'm going to be adding people to my blogroll as I go along, and whenever I remember them..</p> <p align="justify">Today I remembered <a href="http://amuq8.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amuq8</a>. He used to visit my blog a lot, and comment, etc etc.. And I just completely lost touch in between my busy-ness. So here's to you Mr. Amu. You probably don't even remember my blog, but thanks for supporting me in the beginning!</p> <p align="justify"></p> This Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10410444968386079197noreply@blogger.com12