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By: Hala

Hala — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:52:32 +0000

Maan long time no see! How are you?

Enjoyed reading your comment, it makes perfect sense. You lifted my spirits hehehe

By: Al3arabi

Al3arabi — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:52:57 +0000

It’s human nature to always reflect at the past and think of how it’s better than the current. It happens to us, to our parents, to their parents, and to those before them even if the past wasn’t really better than the present or the same. We just tend to hold those things dear to us closer and with more reverence.

In some cases and events, it is plainly evident that the past was better than the present, but I think that in the general day to day life it’s been the same, just we didn’t hear so much about the bad things.

Now with satellite tv, internet, etc etc… you hear about everything that goes on. Those same things happened in the past, we probably just didn’t hear about them.

Also you must remember, bad news always gets more spot light than good news.

Whats the difference between the newborn child found in the trash months ago in Jordan or the baby girl buried alive 1400 years ago?

The difference between a gay today or a gay in qum lut?

Human condition has always been the same, just the indivudual scope changes.

When it comes down to it - the actions of some in a country thousands of miles away don’t affect me -> the actions of me affect me.

We are lucky to live in an age where we can easily explore the different people, land, and cultures of the world and realize we are all just the same - and to take this oppurtunity to realize that we are all affected by the same problems and issues and that the important thing is that we learn from these mistakes that affect humanity for our sake and sake of each other.

By: Hala

Hala — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:29:07 +0000

I guess I have to agree, when we have things to do we do not think as much about the things we are missing out on. Inshallah hope is always here

By: Mohanned

Mohanned — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:41:54 +0000

Enshalla our wishes will becomes true, but keep the hope it is the only thing we have

By: Simply Me

Simply Me — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:45:18 +0000

the busy lifestyle is tiring, takes a lot from you.. but it helps you to get over the emptiness feeling i guess!
it’s hard.. but what your friend said is true! when you’re away for a long time it’s hard to be back and just forget where you were.. or where you came from.. you keep on comparing!!

By: Hala

Hala — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:13:58 +0000

Summer: I agree with you, it is our family that matters after all as we belong with them.

Maher: I really am not sure, maybe after graduation in December.

Diana: Thanks Allah y5alleelna eyyahom

By: Diana

Diana — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:40:15 +0000

I like how Summer put it: home is where family is. I wish it can be that easy to feel at home wherever you are.
loved your post Halool, sad but true… and I agree with Maher that u should visit soon!
Bless you girl.

By: Maher

Maher — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:58:12 +0000

5 years? oh boy! you really gotta come and visit soon! any idea if thats happening anytime soon?

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By: Summer

Summer — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:49:47 +0000

Where is “home” is an endless question asked by many of us expats…defining the answer is hard, but not impossible. developing a sense of belonging will be lost and regained over time…hope you will never lose yours.
to me, home is where family is, the basic of every pillar in life.