Reflections of EveryDay Life

The (Re)Start of My Other Life..

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:43:00 +0000

Uni is back on. I dusted off my school bag, put in a pen, drank some milk and will go to sleep early. As my mom takes me to uni tomorrow, I find myself wondering, will I cry when she drops me off?

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Listening to: The Fray - Over My Head

Retail Work

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:12:00 +0000

Ive been working in retail for about 2 years now, its a good, clean, and easy job. The other day I watching the latest episode of Weeds where Nancy gets a retail job. She was talking about it and what she said couldnt be any more true...

"I got what the world would call a normal, boring job. I wake up in the morning, get dressed, drive to work, put on a name tag, take my brain out of my skull and place it in a drawer. I spend the next nine hours smiling at people, pretending to be interested in their happiness, tolerating the company of my co-workers, [and] staring at the clock. [At] the end of the day, I take my name tag off, open the drawer, reach for my brain, pop it back inside, walk to the parking lot, drive myself home, and its really really boring…" - Weeds S4 E5

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Listening to: Dash Berlin - Till The Sky Falls Down

Age, What is?

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:48:00 +0000

After turning 20, I felt time catching up to me. Ive been in Australia for 2 years and the time has passed quickly. I look back and think about what Ive done, what I could've done, and what I shouldve and shouldn't have done. Time passes quick.

But what is age? I think age is a direct measure of experience. However, you do find people older with not as much life experience as you. Thats due to the way they chose to live their life. I looked up age in Wikipedia only to be confused. Its a hard thing to define, one that has many aspects to it.

Rather than live in the past, one can only move on and grow from the past. Learn from ones mistakes, make better choices, and live life without holding back.

Live the moment, and a few moments after that! The moments too far ahead and too far behind are of insignificant importance.

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Listening to: Dash Berlin - Till The Sky Falls Down

The Second Coming of My Blog

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:40:00 +0000

After I vowed to never let my blog die, it died. Its been 6 months - 1 day since Ive written in my blog. What started out as a way to ramble, rant, and voice my views to a larger audience, ended with a pathetic vow to never let it end. Yet it did. Ive been thinking of starting it and just never felt like it.

However, my friend Farrah [I wont say any last names in order to preserve privacy] quoted me on Facebook. I realized that my blog was actually more than a useless rant, but rather something that people actually read and agree/disagree with. Ive decided to continue writing in my blog.

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Now playing: Coldplay - Strawberry Swing

Death of a Blog

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:03:00 +0000

My blog died. Ive decided once more, this time its a real decision. I will not let my blog die. So im starting to write in it once more. I was way too busy in the past month(s).

Seasons Wishes...

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:21:00 +0000

My blog has died down a bit because I have had work all week, its a busy time. But a good way to restart things is to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Eid Adha, and a happy new year.

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Now playing: Eskimo Joe - Black Fingernails, Red Wine

For Those Who Dont...

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:52:00 +0000

Remain Relaxed, Always Relaxed

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Now playing: TV Rock vs Dukes of windsor - The Others

A True Head Banger..

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:51:00 +0000

At the mall today I saw this kid banging his head lower than the head of rocker while playing his guitar. This guy was banging his head soo low I got a bit dizzy watching him. It was a funny sight especially when you think that the kid probably didnt know what he was doin!

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Now playing: TV Rock vs Dukes of windsor - The Others

The Simple Way of Life

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:48:00 +0000

Ive truly come to realize how living life without worrying about things that dont need to be worried about, without taking un-serious things seriously, and remaining relaxed makes life so much more pleasant and easier.

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Now playing: The Potbelleez - Don't Hold Back

Life In Australia...

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:09:00 +0000

Life in Australia is a rather stable one, filled with electricity and constantly running water.

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Now playing: Sweetwesty - Glad 2 B Alive

Insane Ad

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:21:00 +0000

Today on the radio there was an ad for a mental institution somewhere in Sydney. The final motto of the ad was: If there is something not right, then do the right thing, call us. What a shit ad. I have a friend who constantly blows his nose, now Im considering calling them...

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Now playing: ATB - Color The World

Lack of..

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:41:00 +0000

Those who dont appreciate dont deserve a reciprocated appreciation.

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Now playing: Sean Paul - Never Gonna Be The Same

For the Angry...

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:43:00 +0000

Those who loose their cool are not cool! I read that somewhere and thought it was true.

Relax, always.

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Now playing: Audioslave - Be Yourself

Girls who Cruise and Pick Up..

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:34:00 +0000

I am rather surprised, alarmed, but not angry, at the amount of girls who cruise and pick up guys. It seems like the roles have been reversed. Im not too sure if thats a bad thing or a good thing, but it sure as hell makes things easier for us guys. All that is required now is to walk around wearing some nice threads, a smile on your face, and an ability to at least make eye contact. Its a rather big change and sadly I have only come to realize it recently. Shame, I've spent a year here already. I was told I should open my eyes, and I have since heeded that advice and have since realized differences I was unaware of.

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Now playing: Deep Dish - Dreams

The Hijabi Conflict

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 04:30:00 +0000

Theres something that truly deeply disturbs me. It is when I see a girl wearing a hijab and failing to follow the guidelines set once the hijab is placed upon her head. Especially in Australia, my experience has been rather appalling. I was in the mall and behind me I heard this girl cursing she was like "fuck this and that and fuck walla fuck bla bla" and I told my friend "I bet you she wears a hijab". Once we stepped aside, sure enough, she was wearing a hijab. Rather typical. She doesnt represent all girls who wear hijab but unfortunately in this world, generalizing is a very common and easy thing to do. I dont really care what the specific person does in her life, but dont make things worse for others.

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Now playing: Kanye West - Stronger

Positvenessness

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:08:00 +0000

It has come to my attention from constructive criticism that my blog has become negative and that it should become more positive. I agree. From now on I will try to be more positive even though I am positive in life. Maybe my thoughts are negative..

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Now playing: DJ Tiësto - Just Be

"Agreeable is Boring"

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:44:00 +0000

Ive realized that I am way too easy going that its making me look weak, as if I cannot express what I want. It makes me look like the type of person who is dominated by others. But I dont believe thats true. Im just really open and easy going. But I've started to say No sometimes and it feels good. Even if I dont really think saying No for some situations is exactly what I want, I still say it. Say No. It feels good.

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Now playing: Weezer - Perfect Situation

Children in America

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:35:00 +0000

Once more, im shocked as a I read the news the other day. An 8 year old boy with his friends raped a 9 year old girl. Yup, hes only 8 years old. Shit, I didnt even know someone could raise the tent at that age. Is it even possible? Ok he might be a horny child, deprived of sexual activity, and im sure he is at that age. But then he goes on to rape a girl. Its no longer about being horny but rather being a criminal. If this guy started raping at this age, whats he going to do when he hits 18. Better yet, his father said it was not rape and that both parties agreed to it beforehand. Im not sure what to believe. It seems like school shootings and rape is now an on going fad in America. Who is there to blame, the TV? the parents? or lack of parents?

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Now playing: Deep Dish - Say Hello

Getting Taser-ed

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 04:32:00 +0000

Its on the rise. The amount of people getting tasered seems to be on the rise. Police have started tasering people for fun pretty much. I watched the clip of the guy being tasered in the airport in Canada. He was tasered with 50,000 Volts. Thats crazy. I just watched another clip now of a father getting tasered for speeding, he was shocked in front of his wife and she was pregnant. Poor child, he hasnt even been born and he saw his dad being tasered. If you want to watch it, click the right link Liveleak

Boring Posts..

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:56:00 +0000

Ive realized, when I look back at my posts, that they are really boring. Boring. Especially the last couple posts ive written, its because I wrote them during my exams, which is a rather boring time. Now that summer has arrived, uni is over, things become more exciting. From now on, I will try to make posts less boring!

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Now playing: Timberland - The Way I Are

Whats in a Name?

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:14:00 +0000

For those who got excited and thought I was going to talk about Shakespeare in this post, im afraid you will have to look else where to cater for you desire. The real reason for this post is im looking for a name.

There is this fruit I used to eat in Lebanon and I just ate it here the other day, in Lebanon we call it "generic." Im not sure what its called in english and I would like to know. For those who dont know what it it, its a single-seeded small green slightly acidic ball. It is served with salt if the person serving you is wealthy. Haha imagine that, salt used to be expensive back in the old days, sometime around 1973. Anyway, I think after sometime, this green ball turns into a purple plum. Come to think of it, im gonna Google green plum now, if anyone knows what it is, please enlighten!

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Now playing: Coldplay - Yellow

Another Reason to blog...

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:24:00 +0000

Another reason to blog is to fuel my writing hobby. Yea, I realized I like writing. I just needed someone to read it. Thats probably why each of my entries are long!

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Now playing: Various Artists - Forever

The Internet..

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:15:00 +0000

The internet is such a big place that the title to this post could not be any more specific. Over the past years I have realized the internet can be used for absolutely anything. Any questions, ideas, thoughts, can now be Googled and sure enough you will find an answer. Anything you type into the search box, wait lemme rephrase that, anything you seek, you shall find! Its a window to a world filled with endless possibilities.

I was reading the other day how easily the internet can be used for spying. Not just spying on countries, but spying on you. Anything one sends in an email, in an instant msg, any comment on the internet, any website or blog you start up can all be traced. Not just traced though, all its details can be read. The sender can be found and anything found can be used against you as evidence. The internet is being used by the police to solve crimes, which is a good thing, but the uses of the internet against someone are endless. Facebook is closely monitored by employers, police, secret agencies, and so on. And facebook is just one example.

When I started this blog I thought about that. Everything I write is available to anyone and if someone wanted find out where exactly I am right now is very easy.

So be careful, think thrice times about things. Sometimes lying about your details on the internet can be a good thing.

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Now playing: Schiller - Miles And Miles

Investing in Whiskey

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:05:00 +0000

I was enlightened by a news article the other day saying that investments in whiskey were safer than investments in stocks. The prices of whiskey increase as the years pass by, but not for all bottle, only the limited ones. They even started a whiskey index similar to the stock market on the internet now. Bottles can reach high prices and can increase in price exponentially. Not bad, thats interesting. Im researching into it to understand how it works, if your interested, email me.
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Now playing: Paul van Dyk - The Other Side [Gerry Cueto vs PvD Mix]

Phoenicians vs. Arabs ?

noreply@blogger.com (3aMo KeViN) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:10:00 +0000

A question or rather a statement that some people claim is true is that the Lebanese people are more of Phoenicians rather than Arabs. Why stop there? Why not claim us as Ottomans, Romans, and so on. Lebanon was ruled by many great kingdoms. Its a classic example of people encompassing the best parts of history, or the parts of history they want. I think that those past kingdoms that we were ruled by are still part of our life today. We have learned from them which is a good thing. The beauty of the Lebanese culture is that we are part of many cultures, modernized like the West yet part of the Middle East. To face the truth, just because Arab countries arent the best in the world when comparing their prosperity to the West, does not mean we can abandon our heritage. We are different to the ordinary Arab, but that gives no reason to deny it!

When it comes down to the bottom line, who cares, Arab or Phoenician. WE ARE LEBANESE FIRST AND FOREMOST!!!
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Now playing: Josh Pyke - Lines On Palms