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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

• “In the depths of winter, I discovered within me, an invincible summer.”

Current mood:-Exhausted, my mom thinks I need to lose weight and so she pretty much threatened me into joining a gym. I'm pretty sure my instructor is out to kill me, which doesn't make me anymore enthusiastic to go to the gym.

Listening to: Beyonce-Broken Hearted Girl

Current quote:“Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway. You’ll be damned if you do, and damned if you don’t.” –Eleanor Roosevelt.

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I hate the fact that I can't start off something and get to the end of it, it's been months and my memory board is still not completed. I've been putting off so many books and I'm struggling to get through GoodFellas though it is such an amazing read, I'm getting into this world of Henry Hill and gangsters and the fact that we're learning about Bootlegging and Gangsters in school too helps.

I planned on entering a writing competition, and it was only after I started it that I realized what utter crap the story I posted on blogger was. Of course, me being me still hasn't finished the story and the deadline is tomorrow and I have homework to do so I won't be getting it done. I don't mind, there will be other contests.

I need help though, I'm throwing a masquerade party this week and I can't seem to find any stores with decent masks. Any suggestions? I don't like ordering online so that won't really help, I need stores in Dubai and a place where I can buy invites.

Anyways, here's Edward Maya's new single. It's shot in Dubai and Beirut, definitely something different and I love the idea of it being shot here, it seems different and he's successfully pulled it off which is more than I can say about Karl Wolf's attempt.


Until next time,

xoxo

P.s: Gossip girl is finally speeding up, I can't say I'm loving where things are headed though but I needed a break from all their confusion and this was exactly it. 90210 has taken a turn too, I can't wait for the next show. As for Heroes and the other tv shows, I still need to catch up :(

Saturday, November 7, 2009

I'm back :D

“Tell me one last thing,” said Harry. “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?”
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?


My apologies, I never meant to disappear for so long. It just happened, I've had way too many things to deal with as of late and I just can't seem to cope. Everytime I'd feel like blogging about something, something else would happen and I just never seemed to have the time.

I'm back though, and I'm here to stay. I'm working on short stories so those will be up pretty soon too.

I know this is late but what did you guys dress up for Halloween? Apart from watching the Woman in Black, which I must say disappointed me greatly, this Halloween was an uneventful one for me :(

Updates on what I've been doing:

-I've taken up Model United Nations this year which although requires so much work, I think it's worth it. I'm not sure if it's all that helpful for university but it's a great deal of fun and I've always been an argumentative girl by nature so it works just fine for me :p

-Best Buddies is another program I became a part of, working with the kids in Dubai Center for Special Needs is amazing. For those of you who would like to help out, you can always volunteer even for a day at the center. It's wonderful :)

-Loads of school work, I need to keep my grades high this year. I'm applying for Standford Summer School, Inshallah I'll get in :) Do any of you have any better recommendations?

- I went fishing today, it took me a little while to get used to our bait but I loved it! I actually managed to catch a fish =p Not only that but I can now proudly sport a new tan, the weather is clearing up and I couldn't be any more ecstatic for winter.

-I'm currently reading Goodfellas. I have to say it's such a change from the other books I've read but I'm enjoying it greatly, I will post a review once I'm done :p

Until next time,

xoxo



Monday, September 14, 2009

I'm sorry Kanye West, whaat?


Another year, another set of VMAs and Kanye West has not failed to make a complete ass of himself yet again when he interrupted Taylor Swift during her speech only to tell everyone how great Beyonce's video was.

Yes, we're all bummed that Beyonce didn't win but that does not give you the right to go up while Taylor Swift was still up there and announce it to everyone. Although, he blames it on the alcohol the matter of fact is Kanye West was, is and always will be a self-righteous asshole.

I have to say though, I love his music, I love his style but his ego.. not so much. Oh and as for his appearance at the show, his hair was wicked although I usually detest people who have designs shaved into their head but on him, it just worked.

I've never been a huge fan of Taylor Swift but I think she's one of those real girls Hollywood's so in need of. She looked stunning too, and congratulations to her on winning the best female artist video.

Anyhow, another thing that premiered at the vma's along with Michael Jackson's 'This is it' premiere(something that will also be going down on my must-watch check list), was an extended new moon trailer. I thought the Twilight movie was utter rubbish and it completely destroyed my liking for the book but after seeing this trailer, I'm actually looking forward to it and maybe just maybe it'll be a promising film after all.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cx6E0HtJAA


Until next time, xoxo

Monday, September 7, 2009

What I hate about you,


Hey guys, I know I promised to write short stories but I'll only begin writing them once Ramadan's done. Anyways there was this article I read by a stand-up comedian and even after reading it multiple times, I found it hilarious and thought I could share it with you all.


9 things I hate about everyone

1. People who point at their wrist asking for the time... I know where my watch is pal, where the hell is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the toilet is?

2. People who are willing to get off their a** to search the entire room for the TV remote because they refuse to walk to the TV and change the channel manually.

3. When people say "Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too". Damn Right! What good is cake if you can't eat it?

4. When people say "it's always the last place you look". Of course it is. Why the hell would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they?

5. When people say while watching a film, "did ya see that?" No Loser, I paid $12 to come to the cinema and stare at the damn floor!

6. People who ask "Can I ask you a question?"... Didn't give me a choice there, did ya sunshine?

7. When something is 'new and improved'. Which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it, couldn't be new.

8. When people say "life is short". What the hell??? Life is the longest damn thing anyone ever does!!! What can you do thats longer?

9. When you are waiting for the bus and someone asks "Has the bus come yet?" If the bus came, would I be standing here???



Until next time,

xoxo

Monday, August 31, 2009

Done and over with,

Hiya girlies, I hope you all had a wonderful summer and I know it's been a while since I've posted but I've grown weary of it. Yes, I have written my story in advance so there's enough to last over 10-15 more posts but I'm no longer able to continue the story and the excitement of writing it has just died down. I'll probably just continue it as a personal project but nothing else. I'm really sorry but I won't be continuing the story, I won't however stop blogging but now I'm still going to be blogging but it'll be on short stories and so on. I didn't want to be a let-down but I really don't have any inspiration anymore and now that my summer's over with and school's started again, I don't know if I'll have time to work on the story.

I finally figured out how to use the uploader, all I had to do was use firefox. Once again google has saved me :p I'm trying a new layout and I've changed the blog name and the website url, hope you guys like it :) x

Monday, August 10, 2009

Being Aaliyah [P8]

Current mood:-Pretty satisfied; great day girls :)



Listening to:-My little brother sing Cascada off-tune :P oh and The Rasmus!



Current quote:-'When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge'.



I am loving the feedback, and and and my tenth follower * does a happy dance * Yes, here I am getting super psyched about having ten followers while there are blogs with over a hundred but hey, you gotta start somewhere right? :p



Carpe Diem, Material Girl and all of my Anonymouses not to mention every one else who's given me inspiration thanks so much for the feedback, much appreciated. I still haven't figured out a name, I liked the idea about the past and the reserructed but I couldn't see it as a name. How's the forgotten? I honestly think picking a name is the hardest part >.<'

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P8- (This one's for you Carpe Diem though I haven't done it your way, I really don't know how to so you're going to have to help me with that :p )

*I want to continue with Fahad’s perspective for a bit because everything’s just so long, I can’t cram it all into one post.

All of a sudden, I sprung to my feet. I shouldn’t be sitting here; I should be with my best friend. I didn’t know what I was going to say to him or how I was going to stop him, all I knew was that I was going to fight for him. I was not going to let him do this to himself.

I don’t know how many speeding tickets I might’ve got but I could deal with that all later. As I zoomed across the road, I silently prayed that I wasn’t too late.

I neared his house and I quickly got out of the car and bolted up the stairs in his house. I felt a sense of relief wash over me as I saw him crouched over on his back on the balcony with his hands on neck.

I quickly walked up to him and sat myself next to him.

Me: ‘You don’t want to do this Abood’.

Abood: ‘Right now, I don’t really know what I want’.

Me: ‘If you do this then her losing her life would all be for a waste...Yes, it was probably the stupidest thing you could’ve done and completely idiotic but there’s nothing you can do now except learn from this and live for her, live the life that she wasn’t able to’.

Abood: ‘If only things were that easy. You know the worst part is, I’m not even being punished for this because of who my family is. Accident or not, according to the law, I should be in jail’.

Me: ‘…You can’t turn yourself in, what good will it do?’

Abood: ‘I’m not going to turn myself in but turn my life around; I think I’m going to start by finding Hala’s friend’.

Monday, July 27, 2009

The show must go on.

Mood:-Psyched! I've been feeling really happy and content with everything the past few days seeing as I'm usually a very bi-polar person things are either going to go drastically wrong during the next few days or my life has finally balanced out and I can experience feelings like a normal person :p

Listening to:- The Prodigy-Omen (Hands down one of the best electronic rock band's there are, and this song proves just that)

Current quote:-I've met so many people, often the scum of the earth, and found them, you know, quite decent. I am an uncomfortable stranger to moral indignation. ~W. Somerset Maugham
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P7-Being Aaliyah [Yuup; I've decided on a name myself since you guys are not at all helpful -.-' Except for Material Girl ofcourse, who picked out this name ;p]

It's a short post but hey something is better than nothing, right? If I get good feedback on this one I promise you a new one as soon as possible. My inspiration for this post came from the Anonymous commentors, Thank you :)

I put my wayfarers back on and slipped into my flip flops as I gazed at the beautiful scenery in front of me. The stunning, crystal blue waters sparkled in the sunlight as the fish jumped in and out of the water causing ripples to form in the sea. I moved closer and tossed a pebble into the water as far as I could get it to go and smiled lightly as I heard it plop into the sea.

I sat down and watched the sand granules fall through the spaces in my hand as I poured it from one hand to another. I took a deep breath and wondered how I ended up in such a situation.

My friend is about to kill himself and I’m sitting here talking to myself. Great.

My eyebrows furrowed together in confusion and I gazed up at the blue cloudless sky as if looking for an answer. This was the place my parent’s would always bring me to when I was little. We would spend hours lazing under the hot sun doing just about nothing and everything all at the same time. I’m sure we would still be doing those things if it wasn’t for that dreaded day that took my parents’ away from me.

I tried not to think about it but every single moment remained so clear in my mind. My mind raced back to us calmly sitting in our boat, fishing like we always did every Friday but we never expected there to be thunder. We lived in a desert where it seldom rained so checking the weather forecast was not something we were accustomed to. My parents never learned how to swim and I was neither strong nor a good enough swimmer to save them. I remember that night as I was about to drown, I felt a force push me towards the buoy and I held onto it with all my might as I watched my parents being helplessly thrown around in the sea. I tried to pull them towards me but it was of no use, they had already drowned. I was shivering from the cold and crying at the same time, I felt so lost as I kept calling my parents’ names. I was then rescued by a man who now takes care of me. He tries to become closer to me but I guess a part of me doesn’t want to let him in because I’m afraid he’ll try and take my father’s place.

I pushed these thoughts back into my head and tried to concentrate on what was happening right now. My mind always drifted off topic, I think it’s mainly because I have so many things bottled up in my mind that I never allow myself to think about. I’ve always been afraid to let emotions in, I’ve always been too afraid to feel.

Until next time,

xoxo

P.s: I figured that maybe since I wrote my thoughts before the story you guys forgot about it by the time you finished reading the story so I'll say it again; when I say leave me suggestions, I honestly mean leave me the suggestions :P I'll take criticism too! but right now I'm desperate for a name.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Untitled? Part Six.

I can't really be bothered to write this post in my usual layout and as for my mood, I'm feeling pretty depressed right now but I'm already late on my promise so I wanted to post tonight. I think I've come to that stage in your life where you realise just how harsh reality is, when people say things are going to get better; they never mean it. I always thought missing someone should get better as the days went on and although I think of her less, I still tear up every now and then. Happy Birthday G.B, You would've been a year older today and someone to be very proud of too :*


Also since I figured that this post is way way way too short I added an extra part to it and I'll be leaving tomorrow so I'm not sure if I'll be able to update soon but most probably in less then a week if not tomorrow.

P.s I still need a name for the story, parts are getting boring. Help!
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*In Fahad’s perspective.

I put my hands on my head as I thought about what I just saw. I don’t know why I followed her home or even attempted to befriend her in the first place, all I knew is at that moment it was exactly what I wanted to do. I’ve never been a guy who was good with dealing with emotions; I would flee at the first sign of them so what am I doing with a girl like this?

Ever since that day Abood hit that girl, I’ve been feeling really emotional and anxious about everything. I can’t remember the girl’s face or her friend’s; I was too shocked to look up especially since I knew he saw her there and still hit her. I have a feeling her death wasn’t accidental but I still didn’t have the courage to question my friend.

I was a coward, I am a coward but I’m tired of being one. I need to talk to him now, if Aaliyah is so upset over whatever she’s gone through, I wonder how that girl must feel. I need to find that girl and talk to her but more importantly I need to find Abood and talk to him...now.

I ran out of my cousin’s house and out on to the road, quickly but carefully enough so that Aaliyah doesn’t happen to see me. I jumped into my Range Rover, put my Ray Ban wayfarers on and plugged the iTrip in as Laurent Wolf’s ‘No Stress’ blasted out. I tilted my head back as I pondered about what I was going to do next. I pulled my mobile out and called Abood; a groggy, unfamiliar voice picked up the phone.

I soon came to realize that it was in fact Abood, he sounded horrible; like he’d been crying for days. I decided that I could play the curious boy later and the dutiful friend now and pushed my foot on the accelerator as I headed to his house.

I was greeted at the door by a pale looking Abood, who looked as though he hadn’t slept in days. I unexpectedly pulled him into a hug and then straightened myself out as I felt his body tighten. I pulled away and asked him how he was doing; he simply gave me half a smile and led me into his house. I tried asking him questions but he was too deep in his own thoughts to hear me, I looked around the place and as bad as my room looked back home. This place looked like a hurricane went through it, I tried to arrange whatever I could and then proceeded to order some food since it didn’t look like he had anything to eat in a while and I was beginning to grow hungry.

After more than an hour or so of sitting in silence he began to speak.

Abood: ‘I don’t know why I did it, it was so stupid of me but I was out of control. I didn’t think about what I was doing’.

Me: ‘What? What’s wrong?’

Abood: ‘Everything was going fine and then he had to come along and ruin it and I just didn’t know how to deal with him in the picture. I went crazy Fahood, I know I’ve done some really messed up stuff in the past but this is beyond my limit and I took it all out on her, without even listening to her side and now..’.

Me: *my heart went out to this guy, sitting here watching him filled with so much pain and remorse, I didn’t know what to do or how to feel* ‘I..I...I don’t know what to say Abood. I want you to tell me everything that happened to make you like this. Everything from the beginning, till right now and I promise you we’ll figure everything out’.

Abood: ‘You don’t understand! I am going crazy, literally! Everywhere I go, I see her face, and everything I do reminds me of her. How can I live with myself after I’ve done something like this? How can I enjoy my life when I took hers away from her?’

Me: ‘...What’s done is done. We all make mistakes’.

Abood: ‘A MISTAKE? So, this is all just a mistake to you. I killed a girl, Fahad. Do you know how it feels to wake up every day knowing you’re a murderer? Knowing you murdered the one girl you loved, the one person who was able to make you smile, the one person who made your life...worth living’.

Me: *I looked down at my shoes, I really didn’t know what to say* ‘Abdullah, that might all be true but what exactly can you do about it now? Crying and feeling depressed about it isn’t going to help’.

Abood: ‘I know but I don’t know how to be any other way which is why I wanted to let you know that I’m going to end this, once and for all’.

Me: *gee this guy sounds he came right out of a movie* ‘and how do you plan on doing that?’

Abood: ‘I’m going to take my life, just like I took hers’.

The amount of shock that was shown on my face was unbelievable.

Me: ‘You’re going to do what?’

Abood: ‘You heard me’.

With that, he walked away. I was too surprised, shocked and just upset to do anything about it. Even if I did, what would I say to him? What could I possibly say that could ever make him feel right again? I’ve never been good with words; I wouldn’t know what to say or where to start.
I just walked out of his house, praying that it wasn’t something I was going to regret later on. I needed to think, I needed to be at my special place, and just think. I got into the car and drove off, with a hundred bottled up emotions inside just waiting to spill out.

Until next time,

xoxo

Friday, July 17, 2009

Part Five.

Yes! I'm finally back. I don't know wether I'm happy or sad right now. The weather is horrible, it's disgusting and hot and there was a sandstorm today that didn't make it any more welcoming. Thankfully I'll be off again on the 22nd, I'm looking forward to that now though I might think otherwise once the 22nd approaches. Anyhow since I promised you all a post once I got back, I'm giving you one. It's not long at all but it's all I have right now though if the feedback is good, I'll have a new one up by tomorrow.

Overview on my trip along with pictures will also be up soon. I'd also like to add that if there's anything in the plot you don't undersand or something you'd like to add to it, please feel free to let me know. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.

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Current mood:-Jetlagged/ tired as hell yet I can't find it in me to fall asleep. All hail the insomniacs!

Listening to:-Jay Sean ft Lil Wayne: Down. Lil Wayne is indeed a drunk bastard or so he comes off as. Sadly I used to think this guy had talent and then I heard his real voice. As much as I hate Jay Sean and that air of haughtiness he so proudly wears, I must admit; his voice is a killer. The beats in this song are great. Worth a listen.

Current Quote:-'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist'. ~Attributed to both Golda Meir and Indira Gandhi

This post is dedicated to Anwar, for well just being Anwar. You have an inability to spell anything right, you have a retarded laugh, and a tendency to go on about stupid things but then again so do I, but most of all you listen to the crap I say, day after day without getting tired. Thank you boo!

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I let the tears fall as I dialed her number. My breathing grew heavier as I heard the ringing tone and was then greeted by the answering machine. I took a deep breath as the answering machine began to speak.

‘Hey this is Hala, I’m sorry I can’t get to the phone now. Please leave a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible’.

I heard my loud laughter fill the background and the voices were muffled by a loud beep. My mobile fell out of my hands as the tears spilled out of my eyes. Not having her next to me to tell me off when I do something wrong, not being able to call her up in the middle of the night for absolutely no reason, not being able to go out with her and make complete idiots of ourselves was driving me crazy. I missed that ridiculous laugh of hers, the smile that could light up my day and eyes that could drive any sane man mad. I wanted nothing more than to be with her.

Loud sobs escaped me as I fell onto the ground sobbing. I didn’t want to be this way but I didn’t know what else to do, no-one else understood me, no-one else knew what I was going through and having all this emotion locked up in myself is just so hard.

I spotted some movement in the house nearby and I looked up to see someone quickly duck behind the curtains.

With a sigh, I lifted myself off the ground and shut the curtains and l lied on my bed allowing my exhausted self to drift to sleep not knowing that it was in fact Fahad who had followed me home and watched me from the opposite house.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Just when you think everythings alright..

Hey loves!

I'm in London now and the weather is gorgeous.There's always something about this place that makes me happy. I'd go on and on but I'm afraid I haven't the time.

The arrival at London was a very sad one we were greeted with the news of the passing away of one of my brother's best friends: A. I didn't know him personally but I know he made my brother a better person and was always there for him.He was an amazing person and lit up all of our lives in an unimaginable way. I pray for his family and his friends and especially for A. I also pray dearly for God to help ease my brothers sufferings and help him get through this. You were a good guy A, I'm sure you're in a better place. May He rest in peace.

Until next time,

X

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That post should have been posted on July 2nd but since Im pretty much handicapped when it comes to technology I had no idea how to post it.

Im in Sweden right now, sitting in the airport. My cruise just finished and we are flying out to Denmark today, London again after two days and finally back home. I actually miss the ever-so materialistic place I call home.

I will be writing about my vacation later and I have some pictures to share.

P.s: I dont know where the apostrophes are on this keyboard so you must ignore my lack of using it.

Im also going to update the story once Im back, which will be in less then a week.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Part Three & Four.

I should be running off to the airport right now but I'm sitting here posting instead :P It should put me down that I'm not getting any feedback on the story but I still have a few loyal readers and I'm writing more for myself then anyone else, so here is part three and four since I won't be posting for another few weeks.

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~One by one, everything falls apart.

*I’m not liking the story that much in second view perspective so I’m going to try it out in first person, I’d like to know which one is more interesting, maybe I’ll decide on doing both or just one. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.

I stopped an escaping sob and reminded myself that this was my decision, yes I was going through a rough time and I was hoping the people would be more considerate but everything happening now was a result of my own actions.

I pushed a strand of my honey brown hair behind my ears and went back to placing my books into my bag. I stood up coming face to face with a grey-haired, middle-aged woman.

She had a concerned look on her face and asked me what was wrong.

‘’Nothing..’’ I stopped mid-way and then began to continue, ‘’I knew moving schools wasn’t going to be easy but no-one said it would be this hard’’. With that, I walked away not knowing where my next class was but I wasn’t intending on attending it.

‘’Miss Aaliyah’’, a loud voice boomed through the hallway. I quickly spun around to see my form teacher, Miss Z standing there with a suspicious look on her face.

Miss Z: ‘’You’re not lost, are you?’’
Aaliyah: ‘’Uhmm, Actually I think I am’’.
Miss Z: ‘’Follow me’’.

I gritted my teeth in frustration that I’d have to enter another class filled with those horrible people again.

I entered the class with my eyes placed firmly on the floor. The two blonde girls sitting in the front row doing a head to toe inspection of me didn’t make me feel any better about my choice of clothes or state of appearance.

Miss Z: ‘’Aaliyah seemed to have lost her way again, I’d really appreciate it if one of you would like to help show her around’’.
The class remained silent.

Miss Z (clears throat): ‘’I would REALLY like it if someone volunteered to help her out’’.

I heard a rough voice call out: ‘’Sure miss, I’d like to help out’’. I looked up to see the hazel eyed boy staring at me with a curious look on his face. My expression quickly changed to astonishment as I anticipated why he’d want to help me out.

Miss Z: ‘’Okay Fahad, you are now in charge of showing Aaliyah around school, thank you’’.

I was going to decline but I figured I had nothing to lose, I didn’t know anyone here and by the looks of it, it didn’t look like I was going to make any friends anytime soon so I might like to have some company even if he probably hated me already.

Part Four:

I tapped my pen against the table, counting the minutes till class got over with and I could leave the school grounds.

As I was engrossed in my own world, analyzing the events of the day, I looked up to see Fahad staring at me with a concerned look on his face. I looked back down as I wasn’t in the mood to deal with him and as the bell rang I scurried out of the classroom.

As I was walking onto the courtyard, I felt a pair of strong arms pull me back. I turned around to come face to face with Fahad. He looked at me with that intent look of his and said:

‘I know you’re going through a rough situation right now, but ignoring everyone isn’t going to help you through it’.

I looked at him with tears in my eyes and said:

‘You have no idea what I’m going through right now so you don’t really have the right to judge me. I don’t need any more friends to lose’.

He came closer to me and was about to offer some advice but I pushed past him and kept walking, even though I heard Fahad call my name, till I reached my car and then asked my driver to speed home.

When we neared our house, I literally jumped out of the car and ran into my house. I quickly slammed the door to my room and collapsed onto my bed. I was out of breath and I couldn’t think straight. I just needed to hear her voice.

Part Two.

Current mood:-Hyper! I'm finally leaving tomorrow! :D

Listening to:-My maid whine about how many clothes I have packed. Sadly, I don't even have time to listen to my blessed music today and the fact that my iPod went crazy on me, leaving me unable to update it, isn't helping :(

Current quote:-'Sometimes we expect more from others because we'd be willing to do that much for them'.

This post is dedicated to my lovely cousin H, for helping me out with the story and encouraging me to post it. Thank you :*

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~You can’t run away from the truth

She pushed her head back into the seats and asked her driver to get her to school fast as she thought to herself; ‘why me?’.

Today was her first day in her new school, since she was moving towards the end of the year; things were going to be a bit complicated. She couldn’t go back to her old life, how could she?

Everywhere she went, all she saw was her. Running away never was her thing but she didn’t know what else to do.

The car pulled into the school’s parking lot and she quickly jumped out of the car and waved goodbye to her driver. She slid her hand over her clothes, making sure everything was in place and she walked into the school building.

After she had greeted the staff and introduced herself, she was taken to her form class, where she’d have to head every morning to take attendance. She shuffled from foot to foot nervously as the students in the class stared at her.

Miss: ‘Hello dear, why don’t you go ahead and introduce yourself?’

She hesitated but then opened her mouth and began to speak: ‘My name is Aaliyah and a few days ago you could pretty much call me your average Emirati girl but as of recently I’m not exactly where I stand anymore. I am 17 years old of age but events have changed me into someone a lot older. I don’t know if I’ll fit in here but I hope you guys are willing to give me a chance’.

Miss: ‘That was... a lovely speech Aaliyah; please go sit yourself down next to Raneem’. She indicated to an empty spot next to a friendly looking red-haired girl.

Aaliyah kept her eyes on the floor as she walked towards her seat. As she sat down, she smiled at Raneem and then went back to her notebook.

She quickly scanned the room, taking in all the new faces. If she wasn’t feeling so gloomy, she probably would’ve been quite excited at the prospect of being around so many different, interesting-looking people.

She turned her head as she felt someone staring at her; she looked up to see a very good-looking guy. She stared at him for a bit as she could’ve sworn she had seen him before. He had eyes of hazel, long lashes, a strong chiseled jaw, dark brown hair and the body of a Greek statue. He quickly turned his head around as if in panic or something.

The bell soon went off and it was time to move on to the next class. As she was walking out of the classroom, he bumped into her, causing her to knock all her books onto the floor. She looked up half expecting him to help her pick it up but instead he quickly turned and walked the other away.

She had never felt so out of place before; she put her bag down and gathered all her books into a pile. No-one stopped to help her, not even the smiley Raneem.

Moving schools was starting to look like a huge mistake.

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*I didn't like this post at all but I didn't know how else to write about it. Like I said before, my story isn't all that next to the other stories up in blogsphere but I'm giving it my best and I'd love some feedback on it :)

x

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Part One.

Current mood:-Excited.

Listening to:-Over the hills and far away-Nightwish (Yess. I officially adore them and I dedicate this song along with this post to The pimple. I hope you find your cat soon and if there's anything I could help with all the way from Dubai, let me know :P)

Current quote:-People gather bundles of sticks to build bridges they never cross. ~Author Unknown

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I finally got to writing my story so here it goes. It's not nearly as good as half the stories I read but I figured I really did enjoy writing things so why not give it a chance. I don't have a name for it as of yet so I'd really appreciate some feedback on what you think of the story and a suitable name for it.

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~The more things start to change, the more they stay the same.

The sound of her alarm was enough to make her get out of bed not that she had gotten much sleep to start with. She pushed the covers off her head and moved lazily towards the bathroom, to get herself ready. She stared back in disbelief at the figure looking back at her in the mirror; she looked as though she had aged years in the past few days, her eyes were all puffed up and she had dark circles. Her former curvaceous figure had been lost and she looked sadly at the top dangling off her body. She hugged the top to her body as she attempted to fix her tangled hair.

The pathetic state she was in caused her to break into tears again. She never used to be like this, she thought back to the days where she was the most carefree thing in the world, with not a problem or a worry. She pushed those thoughts away as a tear rolled down her face.

Today was a new day, she told herself. She tried to regain her spirits as she tried on the new clothes her mother got for her. She sighed at herself with the ruffled top hanging loosely on her body and the high-waist pants that were barely holding up. She tied her hair in a bun and put on her new miu miu heels and held her Balenciaga bag in hand.

She sat in the car humming a beat to herself, feeling better than she had in days until she saw it again. Her mind flashed back to the day she was standing a few feet away from her friend, they were both happily giggling and smiling away and just like that with a deafening scream.. It was all gone.

Monday, June 29, 2009

I wonder if you know, how they live in Tokyo (8)

Current mood: -Bored, Yes I only write posts when I have nothing better to do :P This summer is getting boring, I need to travel now!

Current quote: -Pretty is the queen that rules our land. ~Carrie Latet

Listening to: -Mariah Carey - Obsessed

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My current obsession is Japan and everything to do with Japan. Honestly, I love that place and I'm pretty bummed we're not going there this summer. As much as I love London, I'd rather be in Tokyo!

Everything about Tokyo is bliss, from the tall buidings, beautiful scenery, to the slender and sophisticated women, the stiff, well-groomed men and the outrageously fashionable youth.

Tokyo street style is definitely not suitable for the faint-hearted. These girls have looks that could kill, and the clothes on these guys are a sight for sore eyes.

Seeing as I still haven't figured out how to post pictures. (I'm kind of technologically disabled) Comments on how to do so would be appreciated and clicking the 'Add Image' button doesn't really help as it won't work!

I'm just going to leave you with a link so you can have a look for yourself just how things are done in Tokyo.

http://www.style-arena.jp/en/street/

P.s: I'll be jet-setting off to Europe for my long-deserved summer vacations in 3 days time, so I can't guarantee when I will post next.

I wish all of you guys a wonderful summer!

Until next time,

xoxo

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Megan Fox is hot, hot, hot!

Mood: -Content

Quote of the moment: -"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." Marilyn Monroe

Listening to: -The Sounds - Painted by numbers

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On Thursday, my friend and I decided to head over to Mercato to watch Transformers 2 and although, I adored the movie, I have to say the first part was a lot better, but I'm all praise for Megan Fox. That girl would look good even when she's dying! Maybe it's just the makeup and the editing but I still think the universe is pretty unfair.

Anyhow here's a video in memory of the beloved Michael Jackson who passed away recently after suffering from a cardiac arrest. I never was a great fan of his but I will admit, he was one talented guy. I've never seen anyone dance or sing like him for that matter. He was, is and always will be the King of Pop. May he rest in peace,

Sunday, June 21, 2009

8 things

Current mood: ~Distraught.

Current quote: ~Que será será. (Whatever will be, will be)

Listening to: ~Ratatat-Shempi

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Since I don’t have anything better to do, I decided I might as well do this.
Thanks for the tag Atw!

8 Things I'm looking forward to:
- Reports
-Blackberry Bold
-London <3
-Harry Potter!
-Transformers 2
-Cruise from Norway to Sweden
-Working at an orphanage
-Start mission 'stop procrastination'.

8 Things I wish I could do:
- Own a purple Aston Martin Vanquish.
- Go sky –diving- Stop Procrastinating
- Learn a new language (Farsi :P)
- Do a tour of the world.
- Own a pet monkey.
- Have my very own line of clothing or write a best-selling novel.
- Be successful with whatever it is I choose to do.

8 Things I love:
- Aston Martins.
- Shopping :*
- Technology
- Rain.
- Roller-blading.
- Audrey Hepburn
- My girls (:
-Travelling

8 Things I did yesterday - I pretty much slept the whole day.
- Woke up.
- Fell back asleep.
- Went to the doctors (food poisoning).
- Facebooked/Checked Blogger.
- Had my medicines.
- Went back to sleep.
- Woke up, ate.
- Went back to sleep (A)

8 Shows I watch:
- Gossip Girl
-90210
- One tree hill, once in a while.
- Heroes
- Prison Break, a few episodes ( I need to begin watching it properly!)
- Tom and Jerry (A)
- Entourage, once in a while.
- Friends-
Lost, whenever it’s on.

8 Bloggers I tag
- Material Girl ♥
- ĐǻñĎõøðñ
- Lovers In Dubai
- A
- The Extravagante
- Problems in Life
- Pastels of Crimson
- behind these hazel eyes

Saturday, June 6, 2009

You never really know what you got until it's gone.

Mood: Nostalgic, Depressed.

Current song: When your gone-Avril Lavigne

Quote: - Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.

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The past few weeks have been hell, All this time I was just waiting for the finals to come and get over with, little did I realise how so much could happen in so little time.

On Friday 22nd of May, I lost someone who was very important to me even though I didn't really know it at that time. Even though it's been more than two weeks, I'm still in shock and I don't know how to put this into words and it pains me to realise that I'll never see that radiant smile of her's again.

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Dear G,

I don’t even know where to start or how to say this; I still can’t believe you’re gone. I guess part of me doesn’t want to believe it but I know that it was meant to be and you’re in a better place now.

I just wish I had a chance to say goodbye or tell you how much you mean to me. The days we hung out together will always be treasured. We’ve had our fair share of ups and downs throughout it all but I’ll never forget all the stupid fights, countless tears, laughing so hard that it hurts and our crazy memories. You were one of the most amazing people I have known, everyone put you through so much but you always had your head up and a big goofy grin on your face that brightened so many people's days and for that I admire you so much.

We used to be so close but somewhere along the road we fell apart. I just hope that you know that you were, are, and always will be a part of my life that I’ll cherish and remember.

I hope you rest in peace; you’re missed and loved so much.

x

Friday, May 22, 2009

~*These thoughts

Current mood: -Anxious; finals in two days.

Current Quote: -A walk down memory lane,

Listening to: -I am not my hair (Indie Arie ft Akon)

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I am bored out of my mind, I can't solve another sum or try and practice my french any longer. We're moving houses soon so today's pretty much been me sitting around, looking at old pictures, reminiscing. Anyhow back to the point, as I was going through my stuff, I happened to come across a poem I had written on one of my more depressing days. I thought I'd post it because being the forgetful person I am it seemed very unlikely I'd ever get to it, so you know what they say there's no day like today. Blog now, study later! =p

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These thoughts,

Now it's just you, me and my thoughts...
Sometimes I need to get away,
I don't always want to,but I find no reason to stay.
Just leave me alone to myself and my thoughts,
The thoughts that for so long was the reason I fought
To prove to the world the things that are right,
To prove to the world with all my might.
These thoughts, these thoughts are more than just words.
They help, protect and guard me just like a sword.
I'm on a ship that's drowning
With a heart filled with doubt
And a mind full of questions wanting to know
What this is all about.
I feel as though i've lost, lost a part of me
And now it's gone, gone for all eternity.

-Starlight<3

Sunday, May 3, 2009

The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I marked the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

~Robert Frost

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Mood: -Stressed but yet peaceful ;p

Song of the moment: -Leaving on a jet-plane (dedicated to Z for making me listen to it over and over again ;p)

I remember the day I read this poem, it was a few years ago and the last day of school before the exams and summer. It was my teacher's last day too as she was leaving the school and so she said she had something that she wanted to give to the class. She took out a big bag and in it there were scrolls of paper, with each of our names scrawled neatly into a different piece of paper. When I approached her to take my paper, she smiled and said: 'I hope you grow to achieve this, don't follow in others footsteps but rather create a path for others to follow'. I'll always cherish her words and not a day goes by where I don't wonder whatever did happen to her.

-I hope this poem helps you all out and elightens you as much as it did with me ;*

P.s: Robert Frost has always been one my favourite poets, you should definitely check his other poems out!

Until next time,

xoxo

Friday, May 1, 2009

Almost here,

Summer

As we feel the changing
of the air,we know that summer
will soon be here.

We will know
when spring has passed,
when we smell the scent
of the fresh mowed grass.

When we hear the bee's
buzzing around,
when we hear children playing
at the playground.

When the sun shines brighter
and the heat much stronger,
when the days of light
become much longer.

When there's a scrumptious scent
of a great barbecue,
or when people line the shore
of the ocean blue.

To me nothing else
can compare,
to the season of summer
every year.

-Robert Arthur Miller

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Current mood: -Happy

Song of the moment: -Almost Lover (dedicated to Material Girl)

I honestly can't believe how fast the year went by now that summer is just around the corner. Here's hello to the fabulous shopping trips in London, the broadway shows in New York and sky-diving along the coast of Maldives but first I need to get through my dreaded exams, I've actually decided to try and study a bit earlier, let's hope it works out!

I've been meaning to get to actually beginning my story, I have a bunch of ideas on what to write but I don't want to start it until I'm done with exams.

P.s : For those of you who live in the U.A.E and haven't heard, Safa Park has yard sales every month and it's actually pretty exciting helping out there or even shopping so if you haven't already signed up for this month and are interested in it, I suggest you come check it out tomorrow or sign up for next month at http://www.dubai-fleamarket.com/ and for those of you who will be going, I'll see you there.

Until next time,

xoxo

Friday, April 17, 2009

Dear diary,

Current mood: Spaced out-

Quote of the day: 'Sometimes the dreams that come true are the dreams you never even knew you had'

Currently reading: Diary of Anne Frank

Listening to: Emergency Room- Rihanna ft Akon
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I know I said I was going to write a story but I figured even if I do enjoy it, something's aren't cut out for procrastinators like myself. Maybe, I'll write my story in a notebook and if I ever complete it I'll post it up here ^_^

For now, I'm not going to write a story but rather my thoughts, like my very own online journal except I don't know if I'll write in it very often.

There's this one book I read that prompted me to start blogging though I never actually got to it. It's kind of those typical high-school books but I'd say it was one of those things that are entertaining and worth a read, if you are however above the age of 20, you might not like it as much ;p It's called 'Kiss & Blog' a novel by Alyson Noel. She also has this other book called 'Art geeks and Prom Queens' but again it's one of those high-school books and as cliche and stereo-typical as it might seem, I'm pretty sure most of us have gone through that stage at one part of our life.
http://www.alysonnoel.com/blog.html

& for all the bloggers from the U.A.E, we have our very own gossip girl on blogger, check it out:
http://www.gossipgirluae.blogspot.com/ I don't think the writer's half bad, it's actually quite interesting giving you information on the most chic brunch spots to the hottest parties in town,

Until next time,

xoxo

Saturday, February 21, 2009

A story waiting to be told

So, I've been wanting to start a story of my own but I never seem to do it.

I've written a lot of stories and I enjoy writing but I've never been one to show others what I write which is why I'm not sure if I should start one & I'm also the biggest procrastinators alive and won't be able to post frequently, but all in all I think I might start one soon.

I also just read the Kite Runner and I think it's one of the most amazing books I've read in a while, I loved everything about that book and I definitely think it's a must read.

~ For you, a thousand times over.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Dubai Cares Children Of Gaza Campaign

Subject: help package 50,000 basic school kits and 50,000 hygiene kits for the Children of Gaza


Dubai Cares is joining a united front of UAE-based relief and charitable organizations to pledge humanitarian assistance and mobilize the UAE community to help the children of Gaza.

There are approximately 275,000 students of primary school age in Gaza and Dubai Cares is asking for your help to support them in this time of need.

Here’s how you can help. Dubai Cares is currently recruiting volunteers to help package 50,000 basic school kits and 50,000 hygiene kits for the Children of Gaza.

Approximately 150 participants are needed each day for this event as we are aiming to assemble approximately 10,000 kits a day . We would be honored if you could join us.

Dubai Cares will supply all of the items required for the kits and we need your help to pack and prepare them for shipping to the children of Gaza.

Date: Wednesday, January 14 through January 20, 2009

Venue: DIFC – Emperor Hall

Weekdays: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday January 16, 2009: 2:00 -6:00 p.m.

Saturday January 17, 2009: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

You are welcome to join us anytime. Please bring your friends and family to the venue during our working hours and we will put you to work.

You can also help us spread the word by forwarding this email to others who you believe may want to help. We will have snacks and beverages available.

Should you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at: gaza@dubaicares.ae

We hope you will be able to join with us to show solidarity for the children of Gaza.

If you want a map to DIFC:







P.s : I apologise if some of the links are broken, I'm still new at this and haven't quite got the hold of things yet :P

x

Friday, January 16, 2009

Because he's Chuck Bass <3


I am officially in love with Gossip Girl's Chuck Bass, even with his im-too-good-for-you attitude there's something about that face that makes him every girl's dream.

Oh and his accent is one to die for as well ;)

You just gotta love English guys <3

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