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September 14 Crappy DaySo my day starts out crappy, because I had major pain in my stomach. Its not the first time I've had that pain, I'm not too sure what it is... I'll go to a doctor someday to get it checked out. Anyway, so I go to classes as always. I am backing into a parking space, and this jackass goes into the space that I am backing into!! That really ticked me off, damn Long Islanders
 All those kids who come to my university from Long Island really lack common courtesy!So then after class ends at 9:30am, I make my way to the mall to go to work (10am - 3pm). I am there for a few hours but I felt really sick. So I called the bookstore from the kiosk and told them I was not feeling well and to see ifI could go home. So they said sure, but made me wait another hour before I could go home, and I was in a lot of pain and felt as though I was going to vomit
 It was not pleasant. *sigh*So I came home and ended up sleeping for 2 hours, still wearing my contacts. I hate when that happens. Gives me a headache and makes me feel sick when I sleep with them, my eyes feel really oxygen deprived!
Anyway, that's about it really. Just ate a fish sandwich and now I should probably do some homework! Man, what would really make me feel better is if the season premeire of LOST were tonight instead of next Wednesday! September 12 Just a quick update...Its been a while since I've written. So let me update you all on my life. So lately, I've been having anxiety attacks about not getting into graduate school
 I am very, very, very stressed out, with my GRE exam coming up and the whole application process! So please do keep me in your prayers!So the other day at work, I saw my golden retriever buddy. He is just so cute, well groomed and well behaved, I can't help but want to pet him!
 I love how he patiently waits outside of McDonalds while his owner gets him a burger lol... The burger is for the dog! Anyway, The other day his owner saw me and told his dog to say hi to me. So the dog comes over and nudges me and then lifts his paw for me to shake it  Just sooo cute!! The dog is trained to get help for the owner in case he has a heart attack, so that's why he's allowed inside of the mall. But I've noticed people trying to make a trend out of walking their dogs in the mall, so I've been seeing a LOT of dogs in the mall lately, which is sort of gross if they go inside all of the stores lol, but oh well, whatever.Hmmm, what else? So we have lots of birdseed in the backyard, and lately a grey and white cat has been showing up, waiting to catch a chipmunk!! Beautiful cat. I wish I had a cat *sigh*
Gasoline prices are so high! Did you all know that it takes 196,000 LBS of prehistoric plant life to produce ONE gallon of gasoline? So maybe the high prices are doing nature justice? Of course nature isn't getting the profits
 Anyway, someday when I have time, I will have to tell you all a funny story relating to gasoline!  Another day! right now, I must get back to studying... Pray for me!!ps- I had been dying to see the movie "The Brothers Grimm" as I LOVE fairy tales and whatnot, but the movie wasn't very good. It had the potential, but it just didn't make it. I do recommend the movie "The 10th Kingdom," which NBC made many years ago. Check it out, awesome movie! August 31 Doggie in the MallSo today I was working once again at the Calendar kiosk in the mall. There was an old man with his dog in the mall! And he wasn't blind either, it wasn't a seeing-dog. It was a beautiful golden retriever! He was very well groomed. So there is a McDonalds right across the kiosk. He took his dog off the leash while he went inside McDonalds to buy his dog a sandwich, so cute! The dog was sooo obedient. He just sat outside, not even moving! Just wagging his tail, so adorable! So they sat on the bench and ate the sandwich. Then on the way back he stopped by and said to me that he noticed me looking at his dog. I said he's a very nice dog and I wanted to pet him. The man told his dog to say hi to me, so the dog lifted his paw for me to shake it! lol
 The man has had the dog since it was a puppy and he is VERY well trained. The dog did a few demonstrations for me. What a cutie! I'd say this was the highlight of my day.I had French class in the morning. So as usual I drive to campus. But it was pouring like crazy when I got out of my car. I had an umbrella, but it was really of no use at all. I was soaking wet! Literally soaking wet! Everywhere you went, the water was so deep, I wouldn't even call them "puddles" because they were not puddles. So my feet were all wet, and I had to sit in class freezing because the air conditioner was on. It was very uncomfortable. But who am I to complain... Think about all those poor people in New Orleans Not to mention the tragedy in Iraq today...Where over 600 Shi'as died! Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon. *sigh*August 28 Death to PIZZA HUT!I have a VERY bad headache right now. And I blame it all on PIZZA HUT!!! Death to Pizza Hut!!!! Ok, maybe not completely on Pizza Hut. Most if it is due to work. Today I worked at WaldenBooks, but they stuck me in the middle of the mall at the stupid "Day by Day Calendar Co." stand. Ugh... Basically that means that you walk around and round and round the stupid kiosk asking people "Is there anything I can help you find today?" and everyone says no. Honestly, when I am shopping or browsing around, I don't want anyone to ask me if I need help. If I need help, then I will ask for it! Sheesh...
Anyway... so after work... I go buy some bubble tea (lychee green tea with tapioca)
I'm addicted to it. So then I head over to the bookstore to buy my textbooks, and mum calls saying she wants me to get a Pizza. Now, normally I would order pizza from Brother Bruno's, but damn them. They disappeared into thin air. It was my favourite pizzaria, but one day during March (I think it was March) I wanted Pizza, and what do you know, they are not there anymore! Grrr... sigh, I miss Bruno's. So now I get pizza from Tony's, which is a bit out of my way. So I call them (have it on speed dial) but no one was answering the damn phone. So I head over to stupid Pizza Hut.God, my headache is getting worse. So I order a pizza and some pasta for myself to go. So I put the pizza and pasta in the backseat of my car. I leave the parking lot, and what do you know, the pasta goes flying off the seat, and I didn't even turn sharply!!! It was a SLOW and SMOOTH turn but the damn pasta went flying. It was in one of those round foil containers with the plastic top. However, they did not put on the top properly, so the pasta spilled on the floor of the backseat. I am ticked. So I pull into IHOP's parking lot to clean it up. All I can say is DEATH TO PIZZA HUT!!! Ok, thank God I had removable carpeting in the back, so I have to wash it, but man, I would've killed Pizza Hut if it spilled on my backseat, cause I don't have covers on them! Anyway, this did not do much to help my headache!! God, where is Brother Bruno's when you need them the most  August 22 Daryush!Daryush was our busdriver in Iran. He didn't speak English. But he found his ways to communicate with me! For example, I am sometimes animated when I speak. I would always say "Oh my God!" Although Daryush didn't speak English, he would mimic me! So when something would happen and he knew I would be ready to yell "Oh my God!," he would say it before I would! And he would always repeat it when I would say it and have the same expression on his face, but with a hint of mischief. *sigh* I miss Iran.  One time we were at Sherezad Restaurant in Esfahan. This is a restaurant with scenes painted on the walls from the book "One Thousand and One Arabian Nights." Beautiful restaurant. I was sitting at the end of the table near Daryush and Afsaneh (our tour guide), falling asleep. He saw me and started to pretend he was falling out of his chair cause he was asleep. Then when we were in Esfahan and were running late to make it to the airport, it was Daryush's birthday that day. We sang Happy Birthday to him on the bus. And he would mimic Afsaneh who was all frantic cause we were running late. and he would listen to music and sing and dance along to the music while driving *sigh* The good ol' days... The day we were driving to Esfahan was quite funny as well. We were so lost that we made it there at 5am!! We were supposed to have gotten to Esfahan many hours earlier. I really wish I could relive the same experiences again. It was the best time of my life. Well, InshAllah there will be more times like that in the future.  I'll tell you all about the lizard and my sister another day... ooh, the suspense! August 20 Productive Italian Day!So today I decided I would skip work. So I woke up, called in sick, and then began studying for my GRE. I actually did more practise for my GRE today then I have done ever before, so I am quite proud of myself.
Then I decided I would make Fettuccini Alfredo today. So first I went to the bookstore, and picked up a book I had ordered, "Veronika Decides to Die." Can't wait to start reading it. Then I went to Wegmanns to buy my ingredients. I was wearing my Italy shirt! So I felt very Italian, buying Italian bread, pasta and all the necessary ingredients to make my pasta from scratch. So I came home, went online for a bit, and then made my pasta! It came out pretty good. I hope I have more productive days like this in the future, InshAllah.  So right now I am in my pajamas. Yes, It's 5pm and I am in my pajamas. Normally I change into them as soon as I know I'm not going to be going out again. Pajamas are quite comfortable I'm actually wearing a "Child of Abraham" shirt. Last semester, there was a program, "Children of Abraham," where Muslims and Jews would meet and discuss their similarities, rather than their differences. I unfortunately did not attend the event, but bought the t-shirt. Today is actually the first day I'm wearing it. Quite ironic, as the Jewish settlers are gone from the Gaza Strip now. Will a day ever come when we really do get along? I honestly don't think so. I don't ever picture peace in Palestine. *sigh* August 19 Just RamblingSo a few nights ago I was coming home from work. There was a beautiful full moon. It was truly picture perfect. There was a wisp of clouds right beneath the moon. It seemed like a painting. Of course much more beautiful than a painting as it was real! I wish I had my camera on hand. If only I could've stayed out all night to just gaze at the moon *sigh* Unfortunately though I had work the next morning. Such a beautiful sight though. I wish I could put into words how magnificent and awe inspiring it was.
I am VERY close to quitting my job at the collection agency. I cannot and willnot work for such a morally bankrupt company such as MCI! I could tell you about a recent story that would clearly demonstrate how terrible MCI and its employees are, but I'm too tired to type it right now, I shall do that another day, I promise :)
Oh, I'm skipping out on work tomorrow. Going to stay home to try and study for my GRE. I MUST study. I hope I accomplish something tomorrow. I'm taking my exam in the beginning of October. For anyone reading this, PLEASE, I beg of you, KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS!! Please pray that I do well.
 I suppose I've bored you all enough for one night. Will be back another day to ramble on about other things. *sigh*
August 16 Nutella DeprivedIts been a few weeks now since I ran out of my last jar of nutella. I used to have at least a few spoonfuls a day. *A spoonful of nutella a day keeps the sadness away.* I can't believe I haven't gone back to the store since to buy another jar! I lived off of nutella, always carrying around a spoon! The jar says it tastes good with just about anything. That's not true. The first time I had a nutella sandwich. At first I thought "wow, this is good." Better than a peanut butter sandwich perhaps? But then a few moments after finishing my nutella sandwich I began to feel sick. Nutella is not a health food. Neither is peanutbutter, but at least it tastes healthier. Then oneday I was waiting for my mum to finish cooking dinner. There was salad sitting on the table, so I thought I'd try nutella with cucumbers. When you first take a bite, all you can taste is the nutella. Then you get the aftertaste of cucumbers. Not a good combination. Now bananas and nutella sounds quite good! So I tried that. Of course I didn't slice the bananas. I just would plop on some nutella, take a bite, and do it again. Quite mushy! I wish I could have a nutella crepe. Now that would definitely taste good I'm sure! *sigh* I miss having crepes in France. Ah..well. Enough about nutella I suppose. I stopped off at CVS to buy some necessities, so I bought a box of Ferrero Rocher to satisfy my nutella cravings until I buy a new jar.August 11 -M*C*I- Sucks!Let me do you all a service and tell you how much MCI (the phone company) sucks. I think they're going out of business in April 2006. Right? Thank God! I work at a collection agency for MCI, collecting phone bills from MCI customers. Around 97% of the people I call say they've been lied to and cheated by MCI, and it's true. If a telemarketer calls you and tells you that the first month or two of your MCI service will be free, do NOT believe him/her. The person is lying to you. If you think you are signing up for a $40/month plan, in reality, it's around $70+. If you have MCI and try to cancel, they will tell you that your service has been cancelled when in reality it hasn't been, and you will continue to be charged and MCI will continue to harass you for the payments. I could go on and on about the things MCI has lied to people about, but I'll save my time and yours. Please do NOT sign up with MCI under ANY circumstances. You will regret it. And all those people I have to deal with on the phone everyday, they all complain about how much MCI sucks, and I tell them to just cancel their services, and they do TRY, but you know MCI.... ugh. God, I hate my job. July 30 ThailandSo yesterday we picked up my sister from the airport. She came back from Thailand (where she was doing medical research). She also went to China for a week or so. Her pictures were actually nice! I was quite surprised, considering that she asked me how to load film into the camera lol... Maybe I can scan a few and put them up here. Anyway...
It's really sad. My sister worked with orphans and street children in Thailand. It's so sad seeing their pictures. They have such sad lives... Really makes me realize what an ingrate I am. *sigh* Maybe I should look at her pictures everyday, so I don't forget to be thankful for all that I do have. The children were really sooo cute, especially the little baby orphans, just so adorable. Their lives are just so depressing though...
I wish all the really rich people in this world would go to the poverty-stricken parts of the world and see these innocent children and help build better orphanages. It ticks me off to see people like Paris Hilton spend thousands of dollars on her stupid dog. ugh. There was one a report I read that said middle and lower income people donate a higher percentage of their money to charitable causes than do higher income people. Perhaps because lower and middle income families actually know the struggles faced by poverty stricken people.
My sister said that she saw a lot of old white men (aka 10000% scum) that go there to take advantage of the children. God, I really hate people. Why do most people in this world lack a conscience and a heart??? This world is really such a horrible place to live in. There is more bad than good in this world. May God give such scum what they deserve. Ugh.
Anyway, That's all for now... Gonna head out for some bubble tea later. *sigh* Be grateful for what you have! I know I really could be a lot more grateful. July 27 Elvis Presley... Jr!So today at work (the collection agency), one of the calls I had to make was to "Elvis Presley Jr." His actual real name was something more common, like "James." But he goes by Elvis now lol ... Anyway... I remember a few days ago, I had to call someone named "Jesus." I know it's pronounced "hey-sus," but really you don't get much time to think before you can say "hello, is so-and-so there" so I ended up pronouncing it "gee-zus"... Oops  Sometimes I get names that I really don't know how to pronounce. But it's ok! I manage. Othertimes I'll forget to hit my mute button while talking to my neighbors, and then I'll get a call so quickly that the customer will hear the last part of what I was saying to my neighbor lol...oops again! Anyway, It's not that bad really. Sometimes it is ... Like today, I called this women who kept on yelling at me and wouldn't let me get in a word!! But after she calmed down I told her I'd solve her problem and then she was nice! Anyway, This is my boring blog entry for the day!July 23 I miss Iran.So today I went minigolfing. It seems to be the only thing to do around here. *sigh* If only Manhattan were closer. I miss Iran. I miss Esfahan and Tehran especially. Those happened to be my two favourite cities in Iran.
In Tehran, we went to a few parks. I especially loved the mountain that you can keep on climbing to the very top, and every so often you would see a restaurant. Then at the very top, you have a great view of the city! My favourite night in Tehran was when we went bikeriding at this one park. The trail was very nice! Smooth. It was pretty long. My legs were killing me and I had to really force myself towards the end, but it was really worth it. There was a full moon that night. So many families were there having their picnics at night. The sound of Iranian music and the scent of Iranian food at night, it was just so pleasant. I wish I could re-live that night again, with the same company. The others on the tour made it even more fun. I wonder if I went on another tour, with different people, if I'd enjoy it as much. Hmm, who knows. I just wish I could go back.
I also miss Esfahan. I miss the si-o-se pol bridge at night. I miss smoking sheesha
 Apple flavour, especially! lol ... Esfahan has to be one of the most beautiful places I've seen! I just hope the US can keep it's hands off of the country!I miss the food.
I miss Fesenjan, Sohan Halva, Gaaz, even the kababs! When I was in Iran, I was getting tired of all the kababs. Too many! But now, I miss it. I really wonder if I do want to go back. I love the country, but would it be the same? Hmm... I guess we'll have to see. First I should learn Farsi!Maybe tomorrow I'll talk about how much I miss London... But I think I miss Iran more. Well, I miss them for different reasons anyway. Iran was just so much fun! I know I could never have as much fun again as I did in Iran. *sigh* Iran Zindabad. July 20 Comments about Iran picturesJust wanna comment about the Iran pics. The Black and White ones I took myeslf, and developed and printed myself too :) So they are scanned, which is why the quality might not be good. And a few of the pics I was tired of spending time on, so they may be washed out in a few areas and burned in other areas. I was sick of being in the dark room!
About the color pictures... I didn't take all of them, my sister took some of them. And they were taken using regular 35mm film. The photo place put the pics on a CD, and as you can see, the quality isn't that great. Also... There are no pictures with me or anyone else in them... Didn't want to post those for all the word to see! Or at least the 3 or so people that visit this page lol ... so that's why there aren't many pics at all.
Ok, leave some feedback if you want :)
Thanks! July 18 In Mourning....Warning: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince spoilers ahead...
*sigh* Where to begin... I am so sad.
Why does JK Rowling keep on killing off my favourite characters?? First Sirius, and now Dumbledore too?? Why??? When I saw Snape kill Dumbledore, my heart skipped a few beats. I got that horrible sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. And I know that neither one of them is coming back. Now Harry really does have to face everything all on his own! At least he still has friends. But no fatherly figure of any sort. Well, There is Lupin. But Sirius and Dumbledore I felt were closer to Harry. It's just so sad. I guess I will have to wait until the 7th book to see what happens... JKR really better do a good job of wrapping things up! I am so engrossed in these books, I'll feel jipped if she leaves loose ends. Poor Harry... I miss Sirius and Dumbledore... Next time I get a cat, I'm naming him after Dumbledore...  July 16 Harry PotterHello Everyone! :)
So at 12am, I got my Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!! I was supposed to work at WaldenBooks from 8:30pm to 12:30am, it's a very small store. I sat at the table giving people their tickets to pick up their books. But by 11pm, only 23 people had shown up. So I finally decided to leave and go over to Barnes & Noble. I didn't want to work that night anyway, since I LOVE BN. So I waited in line for an hour and 15 minutes and finally made it inside! BN is so much better *sigh* I wish I worked there instead!
Anyway, at Waldenbooks, there was this man there who I started talking to. Used to be in the NAVY! Anyway, he was sharing his life stories with me, and we started talking politics. It was nice to meet him, really. He was openminded. We started talking about Iraq and Iran. It was cool :) I finally told him after our conversation that I went to Iran last summer, and he seemed surprised, but I think it was a good idea to tell him at the end. Anyway, Thank God he was there to keep me entertained, otherwise I seriously would've died of boredom while sitting at the table.
Anyway, I know this was totally boring. LONG LIVE HARRY POTTER! and yes, I haven't finished reading, but I know who dies *sigh* First Sirius, my love, and now......
They better come back to life in the 7th book! :p
Take care ya'll and I'll be back to bore ya'll later... Toodlez July 12 Don't get married!At least that's what the woman on the phone told me. I work part-time at a collection agency (boring, yes, I know) to keep myself busy during the summer. So this woman goes on and on and on for 15 minutes giving me many reasons not to get married :) I think she's right! Especially since I believe 99% of men are scum. By the way, if you would like to join my organization, the new and improved MSA (Men=Scum Association), let me know
If you are a man and would like to be on the 1% list of men that aren't scum, let me know and I'll give you an application :) No guarantees you'll be accepted.The woman was calling from a payphone because her phone was disconnected since her husband didn't pay the bills. Of course he doesn't care since he has a cell phone, and she doesn't! She says that men don't want their wives to be educated, because once they get educated, they know the woman can leave and be independant. She said men like to keep women barefoot and pregnant. etc etc etc... This woman is going back to college. I hope she does well so in the future she won't have to use a pay phone :)
Anywhooo, that's all for now. If I get any more words of wisdom from random people who need to pay their bills, I'll let ya'll know. :) April 29 Evil LandlordsI'm bored. I should be studying, but instead I think I will talk about how evil people can be! Especially landlords! I signed a lease for a place, but now due to personal circumstances, I cannot attend the university, and hence, I don't need a place to stay there anymore. I notified them well in advance of the start date of the lease, yet, they are not willing to return my deposit, and they want me to pay 15 months rent even though I will not be living there! Oh well, let's see... *sigh* |
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