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Salam! Howdee! Hola! Bonjour!

I’m good at Mumble Jumble…now whether that’s something to let the world know about is another story…

Books

Let’s see. Have I read any really good books lately? I read a lot of books, at least three a week, but, ummm, whether or not I ever come across a really good one is rare. But I do happen to find a few. Now, first off, we seriously need more Muslim authors! I mean it’s all good that so many Muslim write books about Islam…honestly Masha’Allah there’s nothing wrong with that, in fact how else would we learn about this wonderful deen; But we need some stories…

…you know, ones with characters, and plots et cetera.

Anyway I’ve read a few books by author Sarah Dessen and she’s not bad. I like how she relates through the eyes of youth, though not Muslim, I think youth more or less struggle with the same things. Like, oh I don’t know…body image issues? Yes, even Muslims! I mean, fat is fat and most people on either side look sourly upon it. So yes, we all have those issues; Also, the whole self-esteem thing…that’s a nasty little bugger, especially if we don’t have others there to help us!.

Another good author I’ve read lately is Khaled Hossieni the author of the Kite Runner. Yeah, that was actually a very good book. I mean, the character development, struggles, description…most of it was really, very well written, in my opinion.

Besides that I’ve just read some silly, laugh-out-loud books because life is serious enough we really occasionally need the ditzy heroine to make us laugh…and feel smart.

Besides that I haven’t seen a whole lot of books that really “wow” me. We really need more Muslim contributions…insha’Allah. So, stop becoming doctors, lawyers, dentists, pharmacists and scientists and start dabbling in your creative pools brothers and sisters!

I don’t just think it’s important for us, the Muslims but it’s also nice if non-Muslims read the books and possibly if it’s well written will get to see life through a Muslim’s eyes. Helps with the bridge towards tolerance perhaps? Or is that me just being all idealistic and naïve again?

But hey, there is always Islamica Magazine, masha’Allah well written and put together.

College/School/Jobs

Lets see, where to begin with this one? Umm, well….

OK! Fine, let’s start with the fact that I really, quite stink at this math and science business (save for bio. Oh bio, what would I do sans you?). I mean, seriously Masha’Allah to all of you who do well in it, but COME ON when will I honestly need to know the trigonometric ratios of a stinking triangle whilst sticking a pretty little needle in to some two year olds bicep? See…I won’t need it, I think? Hopefully!
And this chemistry stuff, for the love of chocolate…who even CAME up with that stuff? I mean, sure I like learning about the things that make up this world (subhana’Allah) but why does it have to be so darn complicated!?!

I’m good till about they start talking about…well I don’t really know till what part I’m good because I can’t UNDERSTAND it. But anyway, chemistry 30 is all behind me now, Alhamduillah. Why I ever decided to take it…

…Oh right. I remember now. Funny story actually.

See I wanted to pursue medicine, become a doctor, save one life at a time. You know…that thing. Anyway, so after graduating high school I had no stinking idea what I wanted to pursue. I mean seriously, do they really expect us to know that in grade 11 or 12 when we’re 17/18? I mean, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up? Or I did, but I mean it’s not exactly easy becoming “Sailor Pluto”.

Anyway so what did I do? I took a year off. A sabbatical if you wish. And on that year off I went through a few “what on God’s green earth will I do with my life?!” stages. That involved meeting after meeting with my parents, which at times even led to total break downs on my part (I’m talking tears and everything), as my parents said

“Listen, you have to be serious.” “You have to do something which will give you money in return.” “You aren’t Mother Theresa ok? You can’t just volunteer forever!” “You never know what will happen in life!” And my personal favorite, “No.”
So after pitching out idea, after idea I decided that I really need to think about this.

So I took some classes that I hadn’t in high school, and just sat back and thought for a while. Then I thought “HEY, I love ER, and I remember I had a doctor set when I was seven why not become a doctor?!?” And thus began my journey.

Needless to say after finishing chemistry I was totally discouraged to continue on that path. I mean, if I’m a doctor I WILL need to know my science stuff, right? Also, it takes like 13 years all together with an undergrad degree, med-school and residency (OB/GYN). THIRTEEN YEARS!!!! I mean, when in heck am I suppose to start a family? You know, and after lots of thinking I decided that starting a family is a little more important to me.

Anyway so the search continued and then I decided Nursing. I applied.

But then I thought… WAIT, I don’t care how good it pays I don’t have my heart in it, so I went back to the drawing board.

Needless to say I’ll be pursuing a degree in the arts and teaching insha’Allah. At least this way I can concentrate on writing and spread the creative bug to little kids. Hey, they’re the ones with the awesome imaginations after all! And they’re cute…most of the time…ok, well whatever, remember they have KILLER IMAGINATIONS!!!

Anime

Forget Bollywood. Honestly, I mean I was hooked forever on it, but the modern movies just suck! Completely, and totally! Go back to pretty sari’s, no kissing, less provocative sexy, dancing and more meaning. I watched one modern movie a few months ago and have been turned off ever since, thus began my new fascination.

Anime. OMG, I love that stuff. The stories for the most part are really good especially Miyazaki’s movies (Spirited Away, Castle in the Sky etc). Great animations and really nice stories, so yeah I’m sort of scaring my brothers. I just keep moving up on the ladder of oddness to many. Oh well, I am who I am!

Also Teletoon is now MY channel, and YTV especially on Sunday morning with a bowl of Fruit Loops. (I buy it when my mom not around…the fruit loops.) And yes, I know, but I really “AM A BIG KID NOW!” Irregardless of my program choices…

Olympics

WHAT IS UP WITH TEAM CANADA? Come on!!!! What the heck happened out there with the men’s hockey team? I’ll tell you what happened…THEY GOT SCHOOLED! Such a shame, but I guess that it was bound to happen sooner or later. I mean I won’t deny that Finland has definite talent out there. I mean they totally beat down Canada!

Besides that HURRAY for the girls hockey team! And to all the other Canadian athletes who are kicking bee-hind! Especially Miss. Klassen…the speed skating queen in Italy this year.

Soccer

ONLY a few more months then finally, FINALLY the world cup is going to start! I’m really excited about this, because…it’s the world cup… DUHHHH! And it’s in Germany this year, which is really annoying because this year I’m not going to Germany…I SHOULD SO BE GOING THIS YEAR! The irony is killing me.

Who will take the cup this year? We need some change! Let someone else win Brazil…geez.

Oh well.

Hockey and Soccer are the only sports I don’t mind…oh, and then naturally there’s figure skating, gymnastics, and swimming.

Other Stuff

Nothing else, I honestly think that I’ve wrote all that I could think about at the moment. Oh, and my dear twin I got Princess Mononoke.

That’s it.

Take care and Peace

~Pink Gerbera~