Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Relationship Group Discussion

I sat with my lady friends, over brunch, and talked about life, one thing led to another, and the discussion moved to talking about guys, no big surprise there :-p

The majority were still unmarried, hopeful for a romance, wondering about the best way to go about it.

the ladies discussed how zodiac signs, social background, friendships, and rank among siblings effecting a person, and analyzed the compatibilities for themselves, which was fun. :-D

they discussed the best way to attract a good candidate for commitment, and some supported not waiting but going ahead and making the first move, maintaining that the guy has to peruse them.

the title "Why men love Bitches?" was mentioned, as the principle of setting a high standard of respect for themselves is essential to avoid being taken for granted. Also, the book's message is about empowering women to make better choices for themselves, and not settling for anything less than what they deserve.

The agreement was (not as a generalization):
- Saudi men should marry between 28 and 30 yrs old; as that's the age they are willing to marry and still maintain a healthy perspective towards women.
Before that, they r too young/immature, and will get bored sooner.
After that, they r either unwilling to get married for multiple reasons (e.g. cynicism), or they r very set in their ways; they r beyond sharing with anyone.

- Saudi women should marry between 23 and 26 yrs old; after completing uni and working, thus knowing themselves.
Before that they r at risk of losing their character and becoming cast into someone else's life.
After they risk becoming very picky.

Basically all the ladies want a gentleman, i.e. a man's man who is also gentle and not gay.

Also, some of the ladies discussed the idea of marrying a younger man as an option to avoid playa's and confirmed bachelors.

The major elements I stressed were staying positive, as energy attracts similar energy, and taking action: whether changing one's perspective to get different results, or making a move to establish interest, and moving on if the interest isn't reciprocated.

You cant let life pass you by, waiting for it to happen to you, you have to take action to live.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Waving Goodbye to 2009

Happy 2010 Everyone!!!

Monday, October 26, 2009

The Saudi Dream?!

we all know the universal dream when it comes to relationships "prince charming, on a white stallion, charging in to save the girl from her unfortunate circumstances, leading her by the hand into palaces and a world she would never have dreamed of!"

well, seems most Saudi girls want that dream (the charming prince + a palace to live in + a high class life she only saw in movies, maybe a life even the big screen never thought of it)
plus what is considered a Saudi woman's dream (an active social life + a good job and salary + maid + driver + travel every chance she gets "with her friends if possible" + children with their nanny + no in-laws + and a dotting husband)

and a few Saudi guys want a working wife so he gets to keep his salary, plus a life free of dept, coz his wife pays for everything starting with rent and food to his children's school fees.

now tell me, where did the romance disappear to? was there any romance to begin with?

Monday, October 5, 2009

Extraordinary Pantene Commercial

Amazing Storyline! worth sharing

Sunday, September 13, 2009

The Impression of Postivity

Positivity,

how positive shud one be?

is there a limit on being positive?

how about smiling and being cheerful?

how much is too much?

does being cheerful and optimistic make you a naive dork?

I'm talking about being positive in the face of adversity, and not letting it bring you down, I know the difference between being positive in a real way, and dreaming an ideal dream and living in La La Land.

I like thinking happy thought, finding the silver lining, and i totally believe in "تفائلو بالخير تجدوه" u attract what u think.

The big question is, why do some ppl feel irritated when dealing with someone who has a positive attitude?

why do they fight them, put them down, accuse them of living a lie?

is it a lie?

Sunday, September 6, 2009

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at last, it's the week after!

I hope no one was worried about my sudden disappearance, but i was immersed in organizing KAUST soft opening, as u all know by now :-p

Now I'm back, and updates are available upon request :-D

I have spent the last 4 days living on KAUST campus, barely sleeping, walking around campus until i couldn't feel my legs anymore, and constantly on the phone advising and solving problems.

Thursday was the day I directed the launch of KAUST Global Green Village.

Friday was the night of the major Community Celebrations that had 2300 guests, all in one place, and they all had a great time..

Saturday was the start of classes, and a special day for students and faculty.

Later, when all was done, and everyone is gone, me and my team including Planorama, the event company handling these events, and Help team, the supporting manpower, had a few minutes of ecstatic and relieved unwinding.

we took a lot of group pictures, and I'll share them as soon as i get them!

* now i don't know what's my job anymore :-p all my energy and focus were on last weekend's events...hope i find something to occupy my time :-D

Friday, August 7, 2009

One Week Summery

This week has been hectic!
sis arrived from the US Tuesday 28th of July, and her engagement was Thursday 30th, the entire week was spent chaperoning her and her fiance :-p We went everywhere!

I got my first salary Monday 3rd of August, it was a bit late due to technical reasons, but hooray i finally got it! so I'm doing a bit of shopping, specially with the on going sales :-D

Less than 30 days till KAUST opening.