Randy Glasbergen's cartoon.

My new office view

Here it is.... fun no?

US Accepts Hezbollah Takeover of Lebanon

My Brother sent me this link, it's an article from an Iranian point of view. I thought it was very interesting.

Sectarianism

Assassinations

February 14, 2005, assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in a car bomb explosion.

June 2, 2005, the journalist and historian Samir Kassir, also a founding member of the Democratic Left Movement was assassinated by a car bomb.

June 21, 2005, George Hawi, the former Secretary General of the Lebanese Communist Party was also assassinated by a car bomb in Beirut.

September 25, 2005, failed assassination attempt on a Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation news anchor, May Chidiac. She lost her left leg below the knee and received severe injuries to her left arm, later resulting in the amputation of her left hand.

Decmber 12, 2005, editor-in-chief and CEO of the An-Nahar newspaper, journalist Gebran Tueni, was assassinated by a car bomb in the suburbs of Beirut.

November 21, 2006, Pierre Gemayel, 34, minister for industry, was shot in his car.

The Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia

So remember how I was asking about Classical Music in Kuwait. Well read below:

"The Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia was formed in November 1992, by its two founders: Cezary Owerkowicz and Witold Wnuk. Their aim is to bring live classical music to a wider audience in Kuwait."

I was listening to the radio and it seems it's Polish week here in Kuwait. I heard them mention something about Chopin, and the next thing I know the guy I was asking info from, told me the Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia are the organizers, and this is what I found. I will check out about tickets, and I think I'm going to see the concert on Friday.

I'm Back!

Ram left a comment asking where I was. And I realized I have been gone for long. I'm not exactly sure I know why, It started with being a little busy after coming back from Eid, and it kinda just kept dragging. Then I started feeling like I needed something really intersting the post after having stopped posting for so long. But I guess I just wasn't successful in doing so. Could'nt feel like anything was intersting enough not that nothing was, I just think it was me more then anything. Could'nt get myself to get into it. Just been kinda going about everyday wondering what's gonna be next. Any case, I'm pushing myself again and I'm back. Get the routine going again will do me good. Nothing major happened since last time But moved to our new offices. I read Fonzy's post about going all the way to the 12th floor. Well I'm all the way on the 23rd floor :P. Maybe I'll get some pics of my view too.

DIETCENTRIC

Karim, a friend has just opened an online store for diet and nutrition products. It's called Dietcentric.com and you should all check it out.

Dietcentric has over 4000 different products in stock to provide for everyone's needs, from everyday people looking to supplement their diet right up to competitive bodybuilders.

Dietcentric can ship to Kuwait through your Shop and Ship Aramex mailbox or U shop we ship mailbox and will likely be shipping directly to Kuwait without need for mailbox.

Enjoy the website, pass on the word to anyone you think might be interested.

Karim! :) Congrats.

Which Came First?

It's cute... Which one's your favourite?

www.whichcame1st.com

How did you get here?

It's been stuck to my mind all day, heard it this morning on the radio.

By Deborah Cox

How did you get here
nobody's spose to be here
I've tried that love thing for the last time
my heart says no no
nobody's spose to be here
but you came along and changed my mind

i've spent all my life
on a search to find
a love who'll stay for eternity
that heaven sent to fulfill my needs
but when i turn around
agian love had not been found
my heart got broke and oh it hurt so bad
i'm sad to say love wins again

so i place my heart under lock and key
to take some time and take care of me
then i turn around and you're standing here

this time i swear i'm through
but if only you knew
how many times i've said those words
then fall again when will i ever learn
so many tears i've cried
this lovely black butterfly
must take the chance and spread my wings
love can make you do some crazy things

how did you
how did you get here
nobody's spose to be here
i've tried that love thing for the last time
my heart says no no
nobody's spose to be here
but you came along and changed my mind

Azimut!

Wow.... I want.

Yesterday's Quarter of a century.

So it seems I turned 25 years old yesterday. I enjoy it very much when it's someone else's birthday, but for some reason was never too crazy about mine. It's not that I have an issue with growing old (though 25 is pretty intersting :S) but I just don't like that there's this one day when everyone has to celebrate your birthday, I don't know what that feeling is, but anyways.
Still Friday night my friends threw me a surprise birthday gathering!... it was a small group, and Some people I wasn't expecting to see were there, which was an amazing surprise to me, and it was very nice. Yesterday I was invited by a very dear friend of mine to Maki. Delicious food as always, great company also as usual.
I'm not sure what to say about the way I feel, but 2 3 days before I was about to turn 25, I was thinking a little too much about whether I'm loosing time or not. And today, on the second day of my 25th year, I'm feeling pretty good, I think I've figured out what I've been loosing time in and what I haven't, and I think I'm ready for an intersting year to come. ;)
In any case looking back at the 25 years that passed, Here's en gros what it looked like:

1. 1981 : Born in Kuwait
2. ~1987 : Moved to Lebanon
3. 1989 : Immigrated to Montreal due to war in Lebanon
4. 1994 : First Kiss :P
5. 1994 : Became Canadien Citizens
6. 1995 : Moved back to Kuwait
7. 1999 : Went to three different proms, none were for my school (LFK)
8. 1999 : Started University in Montreal
9. 2003 : Fell in Love
10. 2004 : Graduated from Concordia University
11. 2004 : Moved back to Kuwait
12. 2005 : My first full time job
13. 2005 : My Heart Broke
14. 2005 : I discovered New Countries
15. 2006 : A year I learned alot about myself and the people that matter in your life
16. 2006 : I discovered even more Countries :S
17. 2006 : I turned 25 :), It's a New ME :P (lol maybe, I don't know, we'll see)

Desperate Housewives Epi ONE

So I guess Tv Torrents is coming back in action since all the seasons are finally starting. I saw 2 episodes of Grey's Anatomy and One of Desperate Housewives already!. :) I'm a lost addict though.... can't wait for that one. I miss Lebanon.

Which way to go?

Back from Beautiful Lebanon.

Yes It was a nice weekend. We stayed up in Jbeil, in Edde Sands, Woke up to the sound and view of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and the weather was just perfect. Discovered a little more Jbeil and surrounding areas like Amchit. Truly a side on Lebanon everyone should go see.

Failaka last friday, Beirut the next :P

Yes, I know it's been a while. But I had no time to breath. The only day i had to forget about everything was friday when I went to Failaka. Last week was insane, just too much work, the kinda work that you dind't anticipate, and so your days don't seem to find a minute for a little break. Anyways I thought after last week it would be better, but the past two days were simply the continuation of what had started, and so finally today I get a moment. I am not sure if I should just bum out on the TV or if I should study? I am now officially around 6 chapters behind....And soon to be 12 chapters behind because I'm going to Beirut on Wednesday. I have a wedding, and so I have a million things to do before leaving in 2 days! Anyways, Maybe when I get back i'll have a little more time on my hands.

Classical Music Concert in Kuwait?

Does anyone know if there are classical music concerts here in Kuwait? I have been trying to ask around but noone seems to know. If anyone knows anything or where I could ask to find out please let me know. Thanks.

Just woke up!

Thursday Morning, Noone was home I guess, So my sleep kept dragging and dragging since there wasn't one voice to wake me up. I am not happy about it though....Ino wanted to go chill at the beach at least, I know it's not too late, bas the mornings for me are much nicer for the pool. Anyways, maybe i'll rush out and go now... OR Study :(.

Speak up for Peace

This pool is on Flickr, and some pictures are beautiful, if you like them, take a picture yourself and join the pool.

Glam Cult

So I found the PDF of the magazine, it's in Dutch, if I'm not wrong and it looks a little original for my taste, :P, but there's an article written by Tania Traboulsi and she says at the very end:

“Here I am, sitting on the deck of one of those ships which, till now, I only knew from the news or from friends leaving the country with the embassies. As the smoke rose over southern Beirut, the town vanished on the horizon and my heart felt so terribly torn! No love in my life has ever broken my heart as much as the destruction of Beirut, of Lebanon. Here I am now, on the deck of this French warship with 1400 other people. I am not able to talk, I feel emotionless,numb, even the sadness got drowned deep down inside of me. These war days have taught me so much. Real friends showed up and fake ones disappeared. People get very close in times of war. Close in a way that is not easy to explain in words. It is this special bond that you establish and that keeps you going and gives you hope. It is very beautiful. We will arrive in Cyprus tomorrow early morning. I wonder how it will feel. Thank god I’m so tired that I’m not really able to feel much. For now.”