Well I am back in my own house now. Flight was comfortable and got home Ok. The weather is nice, rain, 12 degrees, so beautiful. It is nice coming to your own place again, sleeping in your own bed, having your own stuff. Not that I did not enjoy my time in Kuwait, I did, but I am sure for those who have their own places and travel then come back to it, it feels nice and cozy.
Rabab submitted my poem to some critics, and it seems I have some talent. Guess my space poetry has some fans. Thanks Rabab. You can check the replies on her site 3asal.blogspot.com.
First day of Ramadan here, which to me is no different than any other day. Ramadan abroad is a different experience, life goes on and Ramadan is only observed on an individual basis. I like it this way, then again I am used to this style of Ramadan for the past 15 years. I like it when life goes on, and nothing stops or changes.
I went today, got my post at the post office, got my hair cut, bought groceries (or my famous expression - ashtree jam3ya-), washed the car at the local Shell station and came home to do my share of cleaning. Smart guy that I am (this is for Gigi and she knows what I mean :P) I had the house clean before I left, so its only a matter of some dusting and washing clothes.
Tonight I will attend a birthday party for a friend who turns 50. It is a surprise party, so hope he likes it.
What else? hmm, going back to work on Monday ($#@#) but at least we have Ramadan hours. I am still on vacation mood, so it will take a while until I would be in work mood, if that ever comes again.
Next post is post 100, I am still thinking of what to write, we shall see.
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Well don't think just let it be a spontanious post :}. WB home I know the feeling its the comfort to a place where u remember & know where every thing is because u put it there ur self not ur mother 
Thought u wana desert us for a week 
couldn't resist ur blogging buddies ha? Well glad u made it home ok. And I hope ur after vacation depression is not as bad as mine was when I came back from marbella. Good luck dude and keep on writing. Happy Ramadan.
couldn't resist ur blogging buddies ha? Well glad u made it home ok. And I hope ur after vacation depression is not as bad as mine was when I came back from marbella. Good luck dude and keep on writing. Happy Ramadan.Welcome Home Dear 
and hope you had a safe flight and a nice welcome
and hope you had a safe flight and a nice welcome Hello hello hello!
nice to see that you're back and relaxed. I slept today at 11:30 am because I FINALLY had a phonecall from an office and they requested my CV - It feels like ages (3 weeks bs) since I have submitted my CV that I hesitated sending it via email.
(goosebumps all over)
Anyway, I recieved a reply which verified my emails arrival at its detination *wa lellaah el7amd*
(fingers crossed)
As for birthdays, mine will be soon - in Ramadhan just like last year. Too bad there won't be alnakheel* to celebrate it in ;(
I guess thats about it..I ran out of things to say,, or "type" even,,, so ta taaa
nice to see that you're back and relaxed. I slept today at 11:30 am because I FINALLY had a phonecall from an office and they requested my CV - It feels like ages (3 weeks bs) since I have submitted my CV that I hesitated sending it via email.
(goosebumps all over)
Anyway, I recieved a reply which verified my emails arrival at its detination *wa lellaah el7amd*
(fingers crossed)
As for birthdays, mine will be soon - in Ramadhan just like last year. Too bad there won't be alnakheel* to celebrate it in ;(
I guess thats about it..I ran out of things to say,, or "type" even,,, so ta taaa
oh yes forgot to mention this
Alnakheel is a very famous local restaurant (one of Jeddah's landmarks) has amazing food (mixture of lebanese, hijazi and some snacks - they make the best sa7lab on this planet!) all served in a traditional Hijazi atmosphere. Seating ranges from "Dakkah" which are high elevated wooden chairs/tables those are placed in the middle of the restaurant (for small groups and those who didnt book in advance (and can't afford to bakhsesh the manager) - and for those who CAN afford some cash under the table (1000SR - ???????) will be seated in the VIP area located along the parameters of the restaurants. Those seats overlook the courniche and restaurant + excellent ventilation (for Shisha smokers 6b3an)
The place to be during ramadhan after 2/3 am to see and be seen till athaan time. Lovely place!
Alnakheel is a very famous local restaurant (one of Jeddah's landmarks) has amazing food (mixture of lebanese, hijazi and some snacks - they make the best sa7lab on this planet!) all served in a traditional Hijazi atmosphere. Seating ranges from "Dakkah" which are high elevated wooden chairs/tables those are placed in the middle of the restaurant (for small groups and those who didnt book in advance (and can't afford to bakhsesh the manager) - and for those who CAN afford some cash under the table (1000SR - ???????) will be seated in the VIP area located along the parameters of the restaurants. Those seats overlook the courniche and restaurant + excellent ventilation (for Shisha smokers 6b3an)
The place to be during ramadhan after 2/3 am to see and be seen till athaan time. Lovely place!
Q8CG, thanks, its different of course, besides my mother does not do much 
Jackie, thanks alot
Rabab
Thanks, well I am not sure about depression after vacation, but I have no desire to go back to work
As for blogging, well no one said I would be off for a long period
Thanks, well I am not sure about depression after vacation, but I have no desire to go back to work
As for blogging, well no one said I would be off for a long period
W.,
Thanks and glad you have something to look forward for
As for the food, must be nice, although I have no clue what 7ijazi food would be
Thanks and glad you have something to look forward for
As for the food, must be nice, although I have no clue what 7ijazi food would be
Typical Hejazi dishes @ Alnakheel
Mantu & Yaghmush = Hijazi dim sum / Dumplings
Mutabbag = layers of thinned bread, meat and veggies (tomatoes and parsley)
or the sweet version of Mutabbag where meat/vegs are replaced with bananas and topped with the fattiest cream ever (upon request) or a la mode (3ad hathe motha jdeedah)
I guess thats about it - the rest aren't really Hejazi so I'll refrain from mentioning 'em.
Mantu & Yaghmush = Hijazi dim sum / Dumplings
Mutabbag = layers of thinned bread, meat and veggies (tomatoes and parsley)
or the sweet version of Mutabbag where meat/vegs are replaced with bananas and topped with the fattiest cream ever (upon request) or a la mode (3ad hathe motha jdeedah)
I guess thats about it - the rest aren't really Hejazi so I'll refrain from mentioning 'em.
You work outside Q8, very nice.
Any openings?
Any openings?
Shady, check with the company in Kuwait, they have selection centers each year, though I would recommend another company or even stay in Kuwait, its not as bad as you might think
or even stay in Kuwait, its not as bad as you might think W.,
these dishes sounds odd to me, but then again never had 7ijazi food.
these dishes sounds odd to me, but then again never had 7ijazi food.
If you ever get the chance, I would suggest something called "Ruz Bukhari" which consists of Rice and meat with spices all over. Home made ofcourse.
Tamees (Afghani bread) chewy a little bit, semi rough when dry, texturous. Has several types
Normal, or normal with sesame seeds sprinkled all over, or the "Bskoot" 3ala goolat'hom type. which happen to be very fragile/breaks easily and litteraly melts in your mouth.
Dandan & Satay (dindin wo saateeee) = Indonesian meal consists of glass noodles, chicken & veggies cooked with countless indonesian spices
(those of you who had phillipino nannys would know this dish as "Panset")
More suggestions?! ;p
Tamees (Afghani bread) chewy a little bit, semi rough when dry, texturous. Has several types
Normal, or normal with sesame seeds sprinkled all over, or the "Bskoot" 3ala goolat'hom type. which happen to be very fragile/breaks easily and litteraly melts in your mouth.
Dandan & Satay (dindin wo saateeee) = Indonesian meal consists of glass noodles, chicken & veggies cooked with countless indonesian spices
(those of you who had phillipino nannys would know this dish as "Panset")
More suggestions?! ;p
Glad you made it back Safe P72
W, When's your birthday ? Mine is next month too
Just came back from 3omrah *sigh*
A Dreamy PSS
W, When's your birthday ? Mine is next month too
Just came back from 3omrah *sigh*
A Dreamy PSS
5th of Nov :>
PSS, thanks
What's goin on guys? Not only eljam3ea is crowded with starving ppl also the bloggers seem to have nothing 2 talk 'bout but food, guys u'r makin me sick. Chk all other blogs food, food, food
Rabab - it's natural, people tend to talk about what they are denied. If you are fasting you talk about food, if you are single you talk about marriage, if you are broke you talk about money, if you are sad you talk about happiness....can't beat this human tendency to long for what's missing.
Purg - not a word about P4? How about dedicating the 100th post to P4? I think he will like it
Purg - not a word about P4? How about dedicating the 100th post to P4? I think he will like it
Shosho, I will think about it.
Welcome home purg...
sorry we couldnt meet before you left...
when u returning
sorry we couldnt meet before you left...
when u returning
el7emdella 3ala essalama Purg.
wishing u a blessing Ramadan ...
wishing u a blessing Ramadan ...
Hmm. Vacation I am trying to remember what that word means ??!!
Last time I was on Vacation, other than the weekends of course, was last years August.. thats right August 2003.. god damn it, I hate the fact that I still cant take my yearly leave, but I love the fact that my job depend on me so much, that they wont let me go on leave.. Vanity.. definitely.. my favorite sin.
Id give an arm and a leg for having your same feeling purg, the feeling of getting home.. I used to have it when I used to live alone in Orlando.. well, I guess not an arm and a leg, I wont be able to ride my Harley then..
Last time I was on Vacation, other than the weekends of course, was last years August.. thats right August 2003.. god damn it, I hate the fact that I still cant take my yearly leave, but I love the fact that my job depend on me so much, that they wont let me go on leave.. Vanity.. definitely.. my favorite sin.
Id give an arm and a leg for having your same feeling purg, the feeling of getting home.. I used to have it when I used to live alone in Orlando.. well, I guess not an arm and a leg, I wont be able to ride my Harley then..
Ram,
yeah pity. I will back inshallah soon.
yeah pity. I will back inshallah soon.
Ra-1
Thanks 3aleena wo 3aleeech
Thanks 3aleena wo 3aleeech
The Don,
Yeah well this was my first real vacation in 5 years, so I should be the one wondering about it
My advice, take one and screw work, let them solve their own problems.
Yeah well this was my first real vacation in 5 years, so I should be the one wondering about it
My advice, take one and screw work, let them solve their own problems.