December 2011
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2011... A Reflection
I’ve been thinking about this post a whole lot over the last few days. for people who’ve been following me for a while, you know how all over the place I’ve been over the last few months. It’s certainly meant that 2011 is going to be one of the most memorable years of my life - it’s certainly the most important in a lot of ways so far.
Let me run through some of the...
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It's new years eve...
and I’m already in bed and it’s not even 10pm here in Saudi Arabia - my excuse is that I’ve been up since 5:45am for work and will have to wake up at the same time tomorrow.
I queued up a post for later. That’s how exciting my life is right now.
If anyone can top my plans for how pathetic they are… feel free to share them. Any takers?
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I'm going to have a little bit of a moan now...
I hate my job. Well, I don’t hate it but it’s stupid and annoying. I should be happy because I don’t have to teach for four weeks but this coming week is finals week and that’s not good times.
I have so much crap to do. First of all… we’re being asked to come in to work at 7:30am everyday and leave at 5:30pm. That’s a long ass day. On top of that the...
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kozmosis-deactivated20120207 asked: If I'm going to get something like that tattooed on my forehead, I would want a lot more than just that. You're just giving up that easily? I didn't say the smartass remark last night I wanted to, but was going to say "This should show Manda that if she leaves me, I have other options. Not the ones I would want. Waq, you're no Deepika Padukone, but it could be a lot...
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I've been complaining a lot recently...
about how unfit I am, about how sluggish I’ve become, and about how I’m no where near as fit and healthy I used to be. Part of this I blame on not going to the gym any more or working out in any way and it’s partly due to my terrible diet.
Sure, I’m as light as I’ve ever been in my adult life but I’m no where near as fit as I was 3/4 years ago. I’m...
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kozmosis-deactivated20120207 asked: In the English league, I'm an Arsenal fan? I'm not playing hard to get, I'm impossible to get. Manda had me the moment she offered to make me a Batman logo cake.
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I'm going to Rome
I booked a trip today for two weeks after I land back in England.
I can’t wait. It’s my favourite city in the world.
I’m too excited. Good job there’s enough time to brush up on my Italian.
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Anonymous asked: What are you teaching in the Saudi?
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Goodbye Saudi
The countdown has begun. 3 days of December left. 31 days of January. 28 days of February. The first day of March. 63 days exactly remaining and I’ll be home.
63 days is 9 weeks exactly.
The first of March and I’ll be home. The first of March and I’ll see my family and my loved ones and my friends. The first of March and I’ll leave this place behind. The first of March...
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Watchgoodbyeblighty:
Okay… this is the coolest video I saw all day… It’s Ayesha… She’s AMAZING!
It kind of reminded me of a video that was made for my birthday last year… I don’t know why.
I’m reblogging this because I want as many people as possible to see this. I challenge you to find something cuter!
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Alhamdulilah
I’ve had a really great birthday. There’s been so much love all around. I’m totally spoilt.
Just like someone who’s spoilt… one more thing would have made it totally perfect but it wasn’t meant to be. C’est la vie. I looked out for it all day but… forget it. It’s fine. It’s better this way.
I have so much to be thankful for. My 29th...
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treeline asked: Happy Birthday from Vancouver, Canada! I've been following you for years through my different blogs that have come and gone and you seem like a really cool guy. I hope 2012 is a little less crazy for you (unless you like crazy!). May Allah bless you
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xonly4months asked: I didn't get your email ! Oh happy b-day!!! Wish you the best ! So when will we go to Palestine ? I will go if you drive me there haha
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avixo-deactivated20120131 asked: Happy Birthday! I hope you had a lovely day and have a wonderful year to follow! :) x
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WatchOkay… this is the coolest video I saw all day… It’s Ayesha… She’s AMAZING!
It kind of reminded me of a video that was made for my birthday last year… I don’t know why.
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wayreeya asked: Happy Birthday! BarakAllahu feek :)
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bermudianabroad asked: hey man, i've put my phone someplace safe....- phone call may have to wait until tomorrow when I find it; is that okay? sorry!hope you had a good day- what did you get up to? xxx
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nadia11-deactivated20120322 asked: Happy Birthday!! :P
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kozmosis-deactivated20120207 asked: Happy birthday!
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staygold--ponyboy asked: Happy birthday! Hope you're having a good day. :)
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Replies...
carriedinakangaroospouch replied to your post: Happy birthday! Hope it’s good for you. :)
That’s good, and I can tell your doing awesomely well yourself looking at these billions of birthday messages! Nice to know you’re liked on the Internet huh? Hahahah! :)
What can I say?! There’s so much love. It’s amazing. I have this huge, huge smile plastered on my face. My facebook went crazy...
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WatchMy sister’s boys got together and sent me a birthday video. It’s too sweet. I love them.
Ibby is way too cute.
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umalik asked: I'm not online much these days so am sorry if I am a little late here! happy birthday!
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alreadyam asked: I see it's your birthday :) I hope you have a truly wonderful year. Happy birthday!
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lephilosophe asked: Happy birthday! Bon anniv :)
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mariam-writes asked: Happy birthday! Hope it's good for you. :)
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polylinker asked: Hey man, happy birthday! Hope you've had a great day! In the process of trying to message you here through my phone I also managed to unfollow you on accident haha. Weird phone. Anyway yeah, please enjoy! :D
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hearts-and-crosses asked: Hey! I know you've got a million other asks but happy birthday man I hope you have a lovely and wonderful day, chill out and do something fun :) Hope everything's going well, let's have a catch up some time soon! All the best x
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survivorofthecircumstances asked: happy birthday
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sanwalisaloni asked: Happy Birthday!
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earthboundepiphany asked: Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Waq! Happy birthday to...YOU! :) All the best on your birthday and always. I hope enjoy it and have lots of fun (or some fun :P)! -Love, Jess
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bermudianabroad asked: happy birthday! you'll get a phone call this evening; when is a good time to call?
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je-suis-fou asked: I happen to be a recent follower, and it seems that it's your birthday, so happy birthday and a happy new year. (:
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xonly4months asked: Dude your voice is too funny ;) Btw,i didn't your answer to my email but that is ok,so tell me how are you? :)
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treenasworld asked: Hey Stranger. Happy Birthday! I hope 29 brings you much joy.
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pbrsmash asked: also we had been planing the trip before Aleppo was bad.. I will wait now. I wanted to say tht I love love your blog one of my favorites Salam Jackie
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adoseofrevolution asked: Once upon a time, I tried to tell you a bedtime story because you seem like this genuinely amazing guy, and ive been following you since forever and I find so much joy in reading about your life and your encounters and all of the other stuff that you post, so I felt obligated to want to tell you a bed time story, a part of me wanted it to be a adventurous story and the other part wanted it to be a...
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beauitfullybroken asked: Even though your not feeling very birthdayey (that's not even a word) just wanted to say Happy Birthday. Hope Allah swt blesses you with what is good for you and continues to bestwo his blessings on you :) Tc - Have a good one. & your accent is awesome, I'm sure I said it before, just such a contrast from the Scottish tones over here lol.
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ayrhythmia asked: Happy birthday :)
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Anonymous asked: That so cool that you teach in the saudi! how did you get the job there? do you speak arabic?
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goodbyeblighty:
Your name and username.
Where...
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I'm really not feeling birthday-y this year
2011 has, in so many ways, been a life defining year for me. There have been so many moments, both good and bad, that have shaped me and moulded me in ways I never thought I would be and for that reason it’s going to be a year I’m going to remember for the rest of my life.
The thing is that it’s not ending on the best possible note but, in sha Allah, 2012 is going to start of...
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It's my brithday tomorrow
I’m going to be 29 years old.
My birthdays are always surreal for me because they force me to contemplate my life, the universe, and everything.
This one is no different.
Expect a few posts reflecting on all these things and more.
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I can't stop thinking abut what's going on in...
Both countries are in a state of utter chaos right now and it looks like it’s going to get so much worse before it gets better.
I can’t help but think about it constantly and think about all the people in those places and the terrible situation they’re in.
I’ve been praying so hard that Allah brings safety and peace to the people there.
It’s horrible. I watch the...
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“A soulmate is an ongoing connection with another individual that the soul picks...”
– Edgar Cayce
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“I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions,...”
– Shylock - The Merchant of Venice
I love this quote because it’s so widely applicable. If you substitute the words ‘Jew’ and ‘Christian’ it can apply to any oppressed people and the oppressors in the world. It’s worth reflecting on by all people.