Tuesday, January 31, 2006
SmileY :-)
Corporate America is taking away your smile!
Cingular applies to patent smileys :@ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/27/cingular_emoticon_patent/
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In class today.. We were discussing "racism in Canada..vs racism in the U.S.."
I don't know about all this racism shit- I hate it when people play the racism card unnecessarily- but is it unnecessary?
People really do look around and see colour? Yikes
I don't know about you.. but here is my feeling.
When I'm walking around at night- Anyone can walk past me and I probably won't bat an eyelid.. White, Black, Purple or Green with Yellow polka dots.. BUT- if a "homie G" walks past, with his baggy jeans, gangsta walk and what not- I do notice.
Is that racism?
I think.. its all about the environment and people you grow up with and interact with as children- are the people you feel comfortable with and trust, probably at some subconscious level... So its all about experience and interaction..
If you go to an all white school.. you only interact with white people- and it stays with you as you grow older..
Of course, all these issues are changing as kids go to nursery school with other kids from all over the world.. let see what happens?
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Cingular applies to patent smileys :@ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/01/27/cingular_emoticon_patent/
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In class today.. We were discussing "racism in Canada..vs racism in the U.S.."
I don't know about all this racism shit- I hate it when people play the racism card unnecessarily- but is it unnecessary?
People really do look around and see colour? Yikes
I don't know about you.. but here is my feeling.
When I'm walking around at night- Anyone can walk past me and I probably won't bat an eyelid.. White, Black, Purple or Green with Yellow polka dots.. BUT- if a "homie G" walks past, with his baggy jeans, gangsta walk and what not- I do notice.
Is that racism?
I think.. its all about the environment and people you grow up with and interact with as children- are the people you feel comfortable with and trust, probably at some subconscious level... So its all about experience and interaction..
If you go to an all white school.. you only interact with white people- and it stays with you as you grow older..
Of course, all these issues are changing as kids go to nursery school with other kids from all over the world.. let see what happens?
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Applications
"I dont want to seem... "un-PC", but use the fact that you are a...umm... minority? to your advantage. Make them believe you are the perfect mix of east and west. They like people like you; you can bring something fresh and different".
Me: "Yes Boss"
How.. nice?
What is East, what is West? What is this perfect mix? Who decided?
Eastern in appearance, Western in thought? Western in appearance, Eastern in thought? What is "Eastern" thought? What is "Western" thought for that matter?
Am I? I never thought of myself as either. I was just me. Like you- and everyone else. Is it really that big a deal? That big a difference?
East, West, North, South, Oblivion- Who CARES?
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Me: "Yes Boss"
How.. nice?
What is East, what is West? What is this perfect mix? Who decided?
Eastern in appearance, Western in thought? Western in appearance, Eastern in thought? What is "Eastern" thought? What is "Western" thought for that matter?
Am I? I never thought of myself as either. I was just me. Like you- and everyone else. Is it really that big a deal? That big a difference?
East, West, North, South, Oblivion- Who CARES?
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Sunday, January 29, 2006
..Finally!!
I've been wanting to sit down and write for several days now.. But I haven't had the time to scratch my ass!
My brother came and left, which kept me pretty damn busy.. I feel like he swept through here like a tornado- made a big mess of my living room, and disappeared!
weirdly enough- I actually kind of, sort of, maybe, liked having him here. He felt like Doha- relaxed, funny, obnoxious.. Usually it drives me nuts- but I guess I just miss them. Besides, I knew he was leaving pretty damn fast- and I was so busy running around I barely got to see him, which isn't fair.. but he had friends down from Toronto, so it wasn't so bad.
As he was leaving..
"You have to take care of everything, walla majnooneh- shoo jabrek?"
"It's not that bad, really- I'm pretty lucky, besides, I like living like this"
"Look, I came for 2 days, saw the snow- What more do I need? Now, I go back home.. Everything is taken care of for me, I swear you're crazy. Life is too hard here"
No.. I really don't think that I am. The Middle East isn't going anywhere.
My brother came and left, which kept me pretty damn busy.. I feel like he swept through here like a tornado- made a big mess of my living room, and disappeared!
weirdly enough- I actually kind of, sort of, maybe, liked having him here. He felt like Doha- relaxed, funny, obnoxious.. Usually it drives me nuts- but I guess I just miss them. Besides, I knew he was leaving pretty damn fast- and I was so busy running around I barely got to see him, which isn't fair.. but he had friends down from Toronto, so it wasn't so bad.
As he was leaving..
"You have to take care of everything, walla majnooneh- shoo jabrek?"
"It's not that bad, really- I'm pretty lucky, besides, I like living like this"
"Look, I came for 2 days, saw the snow- What more do I need? Now, I go back home.. Everything is taken care of for me, I swear you're crazy. Life is too hard here"
No.. I really don't think that I am. The Middle East isn't going anywhere.
Monday, January 23, 2006
Conservatives
The Conservatives won the election.
Canada voted right-wing.
I'm in shock.
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Canada voted right-wing.
I'm in shock.
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Randomness
My brother is coming on Wednesday. It will be interesing. Me, him- tiny livign space, 48 hrs. You could make a movie.
Last time he was here.. I was a nervous wreck by day four. He's not here that long.. should be ok.
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Mondays are crazy. I'm in class virtually the entire day, and I usually have shit loads to get done in between. Me no like Monday.
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Woke up at 4 am. Then 6 am. And 9 am.
I'm not one to wake up in the middle of the night.
Weird.
I wonder why?
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Last time he was here.. I was a nervous wreck by day four. He's not here that long.. should be ok.
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Mondays are crazy. I'm in class virtually the entire day, and I usually have shit loads to get done in between. Me no like Monday.
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Woke up at 4 am. Then 6 am. And 9 am.
I'm not one to wake up in the middle of the night.
Weird.
I wonder why?
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Saturday, January 21, 2006
...to elaborate
Yeah.. So I slipped and fell twice. In one day. Big deal. I'm sure plenty of people broke bones that day. It was really bad, Lincoln was just coated in ice.. I had to walk between the cars cuz the sidewalk was impossible. Same with Guy and Mackay. I don't think I actually ventured any further though :p
I'm currently watching all these movies for the film fest I'm organizing with my ASA peeps, to make sure that between us we have all seen the movies before we screen them... I just finished watching I EXIST and FORGET BAGHDAD.
I EXIST is about the Middle Eastern gay/lesbian community in North America. I'm really glad I picked it. Basically consists of interviews with people about how/why/when they came out and how it was received by their families and communities. Such an important message, since I'm sure so many gay Arabs feel alone.
FORGET BAGHDAD is amazing! The filmmaker interviews four Jewish Iraqis and they talk about the.. well.. Their "exodus" from Iraq.. how Oriental Jews were received by the Ashkanazim in Israel etc.. Quite long, but I learnt a lot.. I recommend- and those who know me, know that I keep my TV watching to the bare minimum.. so recommendations are few and far between!
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Went to Living last night. Partying officially bores me. Bah- same club, same music.. who cares? I'm usually good for approach. an hour and half- then it's time to go home... Which, actually works out perfectly, cuz it means I can still be in bed for around 2:30 and up bright and early!
Today, spent most of the day studying, went for yummy sushi and Mikasa.. then watched movies.. Now sleep. Early tomorrow, must work on and coordinate film fest scheduling, posters, leaflets etc..
Ahh, in bed by 11:30 on a Saturday night.. the exciting life of a college student! ;)
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I'm currently watching all these movies for the film fest I'm organizing with my ASA peeps, to make sure that between us we have all seen the movies before we screen them... I just finished watching I EXIST and FORGET BAGHDAD.
I EXIST is about the Middle Eastern gay/lesbian community in North America. I'm really glad I picked it. Basically consists of interviews with people about how/why/when they came out and how it was received by their families and communities. Such an important message, since I'm sure so many gay Arabs feel alone.
FORGET BAGHDAD is amazing! The filmmaker interviews four Jewish Iraqis and they talk about the.. well.. Their "exodus" from Iraq.. how Oriental Jews were received by the Ashkanazim in Israel etc.. Quite long, but I learnt a lot.. I recommend- and those who know me, know that I keep my TV watching to the bare minimum.. so recommendations are few and far between!
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Went to Living last night. Partying officially bores me. Bah- same club, same music.. who cares? I'm usually good for approach. an hour and half- then it's time to go home... Which, actually works out perfectly, cuz it means I can still be in bed for around 2:30 and up bright and early!
Today, spent most of the day studying, went for yummy sushi and Mikasa.. then watched movies.. Now sleep. Early tomorrow, must work on and coordinate film fest scheduling, posters, leaflets etc..
Ahh, in bed by 11:30 on a Saturday night.. the exciting life of a college student! ;)
OUT
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Twice
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Back to the daily grind
So... It's back to run, run, run.. sleep.. run some more.
Wanted to go for "therapy" with my boys in Toronto this weekend, but turns out catching up on 2 weeks of school and ASA meetings are going to take priority. I don't mind. Busy is good. Would have liked to see them though.. but oh well.. Maybe spring break? Sorry guys, I miss you too.
Been busy with getting back into the "groove" of things.
Need to pass out soon, been up running around since dawn. Weather was.. well. ICE today. I didn't slip though.
I'm good.
Good Night.
Wanted to go for "therapy" with my boys in Toronto this weekend, but turns out catching up on 2 weeks of school and ASA meetings are going to take priority. I don't mind. Busy is good. Would have liked to see them though.. but oh well.. Maybe spring break? Sorry guys, I miss you too.
Been busy with getting back into the "groove" of things.
Need to pass out soon, been up running around since dawn. Weather was.. well. ICE today. I didn't slip though.
I'm good.
Good Night.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Confusion
I know what I want. I know where I'm going.. I'm not sure how to get there.
I know how and why I'm moving in a specific direction- but I have no idea where the destination is.
Normalcy is.. Confusing.
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Today is wedding day. Wow.
Where did the time go?
Why did I make those decisions? How did I make them? I'm glad I did.
How am I OK? am I ok? What about in another five years?
Yeah yeah... Shit works it self out.
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Montreal is good. Me stay here.
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I know how and why I'm moving in a specific direction- but I have no idea where the destination is.
Normalcy is.. Confusing.
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Today is wedding day. Wow.
Where did the time go?
Why did I make those decisions? How did I make them? I'm glad I did.
How am I OK? am I ok? What about in another five years?
Yeah yeah... Shit works it self out.
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Montreal is good. Me stay here.
OUT
Friday, January 13, 2006
Doha Skyline
Not my own photos- Google Images. These aren't as new as they could be- you can imagine a every week makes a difference to how Doha looks.
Back In Montreal
24 hours of travel, a lot of bullshit at Amsterdam's crappy airport and after putting up with KLM for an entire trip..
I'm back!
Of course, I passed out dead last night and was up at 4 am.. went back to sleep so that I would wake up when the sun was up.. slept until 6:30.. sun still wasn't up. Decided to get up cuz otherwise I was gonna get lazy and drowsy.
The sun is just beginning to creep up.. and the windows downtown all look very pretty and clean.. its some weird effect sunrise has.
Doha?
It was good. Family is wonderful, as always.
Sister is growing up- and I'm not around to drive her around like a big sis is supposed to.
Baby called to tell me he missed me in Amsterdam. I miss him too.
My daddy and mommy are the best in the world. :)
Bro? ugh.. One day.. I just hope one day, we will understand one another.
Granny kicks ass. She's cool.
Friends? Good. Same same. As always. That part of Doha doesn't change.
Went to Dubai. It's out of control. Seriously.. I thought Doha was one big construction site... but Dubai.. is one BIG 24/7 construction site.. The only difference is Doha is busy fixing up those roads for the games in 2006.
Mall of the Emirates.. is insanity. I didn't get to see much, I was barely there 30 hours (just a major shopping trip).
Back to real life. I have a lot to do. Already. Bah
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I'm back!
Of course, I passed out dead last night and was up at 4 am.. went back to sleep so that I would wake up when the sun was up.. slept until 6:30.. sun still wasn't up. Decided to get up cuz otherwise I was gonna get lazy and drowsy.
The sun is just beginning to creep up.. and the windows downtown all look very pretty and clean.. its some weird effect sunrise has.
Doha?
It was good. Family is wonderful, as always.
Sister is growing up- and I'm not around to drive her around like a big sis is supposed to.
Baby called to tell me he missed me in Amsterdam. I miss him too.
My daddy and mommy are the best in the world. :)
Bro? ugh.. One day.. I just hope one day, we will understand one another.
Granny kicks ass. She's cool.
Friends? Good. Same same. As always. That part of Doha doesn't change.
Went to Dubai. It's out of control. Seriously.. I thought Doha was one big construction site... but Dubai.. is one BIG 24/7 construction site.. The only difference is Doha is busy fixing up those roads for the games in 2006.
Mall of the Emirates.. is insanity. I didn't get to see much, I was barely there 30 hours (just a major shopping trip).
Back to real life. I have a lot to do. Already. Bah
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Sunday, January 08, 2006
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that 2006 doesn't dissapoint me. Of course, I've come to realize that the years just get worse and more dissapointing as one gets older. It's ok- I'll get over it.
He leaves today. I'm taking him to the airport. He's getting married. I'm happy for him. I'm happy for me.
January 7th 2001
January 8th 2006.
It's over.
Mabrook.
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I'm keeping my fingers crossed that 2006 doesn't dissapoint me. Of course, I've come to realize that the years just get worse and more dissapointing as one gets older. It's ok- I'll get over it.
He leaves today. I'm taking him to the airport. He's getting married. I'm happy for him. I'm happy for me.
January 7th 2001
January 8th 2006.
It's over.
Mabrook.
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