London Cold.

Hello from London Town.
I finally made it out of Doha. Arrived in London on the 25th evening, after a short halt in Bahrain. Arrived in London early morning to be greeted at home by all the family all dressed up and excted to have a day of fun, eating and Games, yes more about that later. I was dead, absolutely knackered as i had met some cool people on the plane and had spent seven ours chatting and laughing. Anyhow I quickly had a shower, put on a nice shirt and Jeans and it was straight out in the soft top with Mum, dad and the rest and two other cars following. Straight into Selfridges where all the fighting began, the sales had began and we were all determined to get the best. Brother wanted a 40 inch flat screen, me, I wanted Fendi trainers which i didnt get, and mum for some reason got it in her head that she wanted a pair of Jummy Choo shoes, god knows where that came from, she is quickly becoming an Amelda Marcus of the famly.

After a couple of hours we were so tired and hungry that we literaly left selfridges car park and headed straight home where we ate the most deliciouse meal of what i would say the Year. Everything was on the table, from Turkey to smoked salmon, and cranberry stufing made with nuts. We all then proceeded to have a long nap and woke up to my dads table of sweets. It was amazing, all the rest of the family came round, all the cousins and uncles, little arabia you could call it. And here is the weirdest thing, THE REALIZATION THAT I WAS ACTUALLY ENJOYING IT. Then cam out the games, fucking hillarious.

Yesterday I went to meet my friend from Qatar, Ibs. We went to a nice reastaurant in Knightsbridge. It was good. I had Kouzi and Ibs had kebabs JoJeh.

Anyway today is shopping again, and its just spo nice to sleep and eat, I also went to the gym yesterday with my bro and tomorow I have Yoga at Canary Warf.

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Doha Asian Games, 2006

The Games of Your Lifes..

It is probably the truest thing i have ever heard, the Games of your Life. Well what with the roads all pulled up, all the diversions, and no turning left.. Have you noticed that you can never turn left.... its so weird hahahah.

Anyway I thought David Atkins put on an amzing feast for the Eye'e. The Closing ceremony was way better than the Opening, probablt down to not raining, infact the weather was amazing, not even cold.

I was with my friends and they thought it was super. Did you know that the screen behind is the biggest in the world. Madonna previously held the record.

Well done all you. I have a lot of friends at the Asian games, and I am going to be really sad to see them all go.

Last night I couldnt sleep, it was so annoying as I had recently just started sleeping well, and regular. I was dozing on and off whilst having vivid dreams. The strange thing is, most of my dreams come true. Our dreams combine verbal, visual and emotional stimuli into a sometimes broken, nonsensical but often entertaining story line, me personally, its only the bad dreams that come true. It is said that we can sometimes even solve problems in our sleep. Or can we? I have searched the net, and many experts disagree on exactly what the purpose of our dreams might be. Are they strictly random brain impulses, or are our brains actually working through issues from our daily life while we sleep -- as a sort of coping mechanism? Should we even bother to interpret our dreams? Many say yes, that we have a great deal to learn from our dreams.
One of the theories that I liked when I reserached this was of Dr. Freuds, who's theories are based on the idea of repressed longing -- the desires that we aren't able to express in a social setting. Dreams allow the unconscious mind to act out those unacceptable thoughts and disires. How many theories can we beleive. Some say your dreams are the opposite of what you feel or will even happen, eg- death menas birth, marriage divorce, or even vice versa. I guess one way of knowing how you dream, and how much of it is relevant is to keep a journal or diary, write down your dreams everyday and after a while you may see some practices or patterns happening. I guess your dreams have a large part of what you are feeling or thinking when you actually go to sleep.

Recently I ended a friendship that was not really working anymore, it was more of a bother than it was a pleasure. It has basically come to a natural end, and was so for a few months, then I dont know why, but was thinking about h

What's In........................

I will be looking out for these new shirts. D&G never lets you down. Ive just had a quick preview of the 2007 summer collection, it looks to cool.

They have kinda turned a corner this year and reverted to the Red Indian theme. Amazing paterns, busy shirts. They have also followed last years craze of pairing sets of long necklaces with cool pendants or feather?......

Look out Sallam at the Mall. I am coming your way.

Sun or Rain.........................

I really cant work out if it is Summer or Winter. I put on a Te-shirt and freeze to death, so I put on a jumper and sweat like a hipo.

Is this the change-over. Some nights I snuggle up into bed with the covers wrapped tight around me, other nights im laying on top of the covers with the A/C on full blast. Hat or cap, te-shirt or jumper, shorts or jeans, jesus- too many questions.

Its raining hard today, this country (Qatar) was not made for the rain, the lack of, if any drains is a disaster, basically I was knee high in water this morning getting to my car. Its dull and reminds me of London. Anyway I guess there are few things to be excited about.

I miss the pool, and the sun, I thought I loved the winter, especially in Qatar, but no no. I am definetly not likeing this.................................

Final Written Warning

Dear Friend, Brother, Clubbing Buddy......
This is now your written warning, you have had a verbal and now is your written warning.

I am tired and fed up with your bad time mangement and consistent lack of communication with change of plan.

I like you dude, alot. I seriously do. You are great, fun and very genuine. But why do you always change your plan on every occasion, its so annoying and really frustrating.

Further misconduct of this kind shall result in a rethink of our brotherhood. Take it easy dude, just playing with ya............ but as they say, half a joke is always true........

Good By Rainy Monday

Lets just say it rained all day long. I was recently in Dubai for an amazing video shoot for an advert you will all be seeing shortly. The effects are going to be amazing and probably require a stunt man from South Africa.

Anyway more about that later.

London is confirmed for the 21st, and hopfully it will be a very merry xmas with the peeps.

AWAY FROM HOME

Back and Forth from Dubai like a Nutter................................
Guys I just want to update you.

Dubai from 26- 30th

Dubai from 3-5th

London from 23-28

New York from 28-3rd Tentative.....


Kuwait from 6-9th Jan 07.











Travelling is the best and most easy way to learn, to experience culture. To meet new people and to open yourself, or expose yourself to new horizons and situations. I would love to just leave it all behind and go travelling. I really should just save enough to just leave work, and explore the unexplored, to search ones inerself. Well enought of this day dreaming and off top the conference for another fruitfull meeting before I catch my flight.

SEE YA PEEPS.

Will Write Soon

So sorry guys, I have been receiving your email, asking for an update, and i promise i shall do so, just give me a day or two. I have so many projects going on at the mo. Anyway I am off to Dubai for work soon, so will have a chance to do some writing for myself.

Whats new, well changed the Car, had my friends over from Dubai, and Bahrain, and now have a few work engagements in the evening.

Changed my car again, and am planning a trip in December, probably London and maybe New York. Anyway will write it all up soon, I have lots to tell.

Amore.

I have cut it all off.

The New Me........

I have finally gone and done it. I have cut it all off, so you guys, (you know who you are) stop complaining. I know, it really was overdue. I can’t believe I allowed my hair to get so long. Just look at the difference, I look so young again, in fact I really feel like the old Omar. If the truth be told, it was so difficult, always having to blowdry and spend time on every morning.
Last week. Now, as of Yesterday the 29th.

London I miss You

I am so missing London these days. Although I cant wait for the Eid holidays, I have a few little trips planned. I love winter, but I also love summer. I am definetly a pool person. My cousin keeps telling me to get out of the sun. She says my skin is goingto be like leather in 5 years. But to be honest I cant think of anything better than laying in the sun, reading a book whilst sipping on a mint coctail. But she is right, to much sun really does ruin your skin. I am sorry that I have not updated my blog recently. So so busy at work, so many documents to work on.

Anyway during the Eid, whilst I am at the pool, ill be sure to start writing again. I have some interesting topics in my head.

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Who Can Say................Cross Your Fingers

Guys wish me luck. I want to get this shoot for a big company, cant say much now, but will let you know in due time. By the way ShooShoo, mabrook, it is amazing, I am sure we will spend many good times.

Cutie Patootie

Halla Wallah.......
Hey MashMash....... How ya doing. This is an Tribute to you Brother.

You are the man of 2006.
Mash if you have a read down this page you will see that I feature some cool peeps. Well you are one of them, you are cool, and from Saudi, how can that be, na just messing. Anyway this pic reminds me of summers in Cannes and chilling at the beach.

The best thing about you is your third language. It is truly amazing that you have aquired and thought others a new way of speaking (heheh), what with your Catie Patootie, ya Katkootie and you calling cab drivers Bubba. Too funny.

Anyway I like your style, keep with the colours man, love the Green lime blazer. Mash, stay cool, and stop texting when your in your lecture, studying in the UK is a vertue to be respected, whatever.............lol.

Mash I am sitting in my office thinking about your Pasta with Pesto sauce. Yulla dude, take care and see you soon, this one is for you................

Part 1 : What Face Am I Wearing ???

The Different Sides of a Person

Who am I., recently I had another long, yet very interesting conversation with my cousin. This time it was all about the different sides of a person, and their personality. Do you know that it is rare to find someone who is the same, all of the time, with everyone. We usually put on different faces and personalities to suit the needs or the expectations of the other. Now forget the idea of showing off, or acting. I mean really adjusting to different types of people, knowledge and surroundings.

Apparently I am good at this, as per my cousin. I am not so sure. I, as she has said can deal with people of all walks of life, whether they be royal, your average Joe blogs, right down to the cleaner.

Recently I started hanging out with a group of westerners, for you guys who know me, I usually hang out and chill with mostly Arabs, but I did start the whole western thing. You know you all pay separate at the bar, in restaurants and stuff. You don’t call late at night, you don’t just drop by their house without an appointment (you have to be invited) nothing wrong with all this you hear, it’s just different. It took a bit of getting my head around. But the biggest difference I noticed, and here is the subject, (Emotion) we as Arabs, or who have Arab blood, have so much emotion, or should I say, show so much emotion. I am not suggesting that we are true in the emotion we portray or give, but none the less, we show it much more. I never realized how much emotion we have, and that was very evident in my relations with this new group. They say the British are a cold bunch. Somehow we are. That’s because we have lived in a cold society where we as kids were thought not to speak to strangers, and why- well because in England many bad crimes happy daily, from rape to murder. It’s not safe to speak with strangers. You may ask yourself why there is so much crime in these countries, well lack or religion and faith may come into the arena, but that is another subject, or debate???

Anyway, back to Emotions. Emotions are very important, they basically drive everything in your life, from the buzz you feel, to the excitement something brings, down to the thought of emotion you might feel by doing something wrong, that is what stops you, knowing what you may feel.

Westerners are tough, they don’t show their feeling so much, not openly. They suppress them, and I am only speaking from experience. I think that being able to open your mind and not judge is probably the best asset anyone can have. I certainly don’t have that ability yet. I am working on it. I always judge, not verbally, but always internally. Now by not judging you are learning, because you are opening yourself up to new ideas, people, culture, conditions, heritage, history, even the future. Don’t judge, can we do that. Now its all intertwined, we are using emotions to judge people, what drives us, is it our emotions, or our judgments, we judge a person, create a profile and then act a certain way because we believe that is the way they should be treated. Do we show the workers here in Qatar respect, only some of us? Generally we are rude, and impolite, its evident.

Part Two to Follow; it will all come together-----

Tanned and Toned

The Pearl Lounge at the Marriott................still got a tan......

What a good night we had at the Pearl on Wednesday, and it was a school night, lol, Ill drink to that. Does anyone still wear a hat. All I can say is "have you seen how dirty my shoes are in the pic above. You can tell alot by the appearnce of ones shoes, these are my cowboy boots bought for me by my dear old friend in Lebanon in 2002, next article: Have Cowboy Boots Made a Come Back.

Dolce & Gabanna... I love you

This look is amazing. I love these new looks by Dolce & Gabanna. I want the Te-shirt on the right. But I want it in black, cant wait to get to selfridges, or Salah could you please take notice, I need it in small.

The new open collar, no neck shirts are amazing, especially if you building you chest up.............Check out the new Dolce & Gabanna collection, it is amazing.

Great Car

Mohammed, this picture makes me laugh, you look so calm and cool. It reminds me of this summer when you were in my brother's car, and I was driving, the Audi tt, (manual) and I was driving like a lunatic, because I dont drive manual. The roof was down and your hair was everywhere, and you thought you were going to die, do you also remember what happened near knightsridge, LOL.

People with Manual Cars: WHY O WHY
I cant understand why people buy cars with manual transmission, all that work, effort and concentration. Jesus, how do you manage to text....oopppppppss

Get yourself a car like above, the Bentley C. I am sure Mohammed will give you discount, heheheheheheheh

Open Minds......

Sal, I just want to say a big welcome to Qatar.....................you and Gav are great. I have had a blast hanging out with you guys. It is very rare to meet people who are so open to different cultures, reliogions and societies, and what I have seen from the both of you, is a will to try and understand and integrate into what must be a very big shock Culturally. I have seen you mix with the workers, the tea boys, the labourers and basically anyone, regardless of their background, colour, job or nationality. I like the way you always ask me questions about Islam, about womans rights in Islam, about the food and the culture. Your eagerness to know and undertsand is refreshing. I think you and Gav are a great pair. I am always here if you ever need anything...............Tea was good at the Ritz yesterday, shame Gav couldnt come.......

Bye Bye Von Dutch

Forget Von Dutch, that was last year, this year we have the amazing designs of Ed Hardy, these caps are amazing being worn by Madonna, Tom, Paris Hilton, and Van Deisiel to name a few. Check them out at Selfridges. I picked one up in Paris a few montsh ago, the black special edition with the Dragaon. Looks best when you wear a simple black te-shirt .

Punk .................you what

Is Punk back. Well in the last couple of years and seasons even, we have had the whole Hippy, Grunge, Funk, Glamour, Retro and now it seems some how that Punk is coming back. Doing the whole club circuit while I was in London this summer, I noticed that tight jeans, ripped te-shirts and bold colours are back in again. I was at Tramps and China Whites and found that the DJ's were punk, man woman who knows, they were really expressive individuals who have a statment to make, bold fashion at its best. Fashion is often used as a persons outlook, on how they feel, or see themselfs, it alsways makes a statement. Converse, who would of thought that they could make a coome back, well they are in a big way. I managed to get my hands on a pair of special edition army style ones.

I couldnt belive my eyes when I would walk around and see these guys wearing skin tight jeans and shirts. Has fashion gone to far, should we just leave it to the girls. I guess we have really gone full circle now, I mean punk was about 10 years ago.

Anyway, do you have a pair of converse, No, well go and get a pair, they are well hip. Forget about the tight jeans, you got to have the right body to get away with them.......................heheheh

Chanel

I am not sure what it is that I love about this watch. But many of the people who know me will tell you that for the past two years I have been talking about this watch. I absolutely love this Chanel J12 watch for some reason. I have come so close to buying it, and have bought many watches since seeing this one; however I have never actually made the purchase. I have been to the store, even tried it on, and also located the cheapest version, but just never bought it, deciding to just keep it on my wish list for a while.

What do I love about it, well it kind of goes against all time piece rules? I mean the material for a start is porcelain, which has never been used before, it is also white which is weird, I mean when have ever seen a white watch. It’s beautiful in every form. I love everything about it, it’s so graceful and yet humble in the same time. Get a tan, get a J12 and let the two just mould together. I think the plain ones look better than the ones with Diamonds. Anyway what do you love? and why..................................

Happiness

What are you looking for, an idealism, a place to fit in, happiness- well in the world we live in today, these concepts are hard to define, what is happiness, is it a state of mind, how long can it last for. We have so many emotions and so many options, that we probably no longer know what we want, it keeps changing, and as soon as you think you know what it is you want, your bombarded with another set of options, that all come with their own obstacles,. What am I on about? Well recently my close cousin asked me if this was it, was this what life had to offer. Now let me explain a little about her. She is this funky, fun living urban girl, who to some may have a lot, she is good looking (that will get me some brownie points), she is smart, has a good job, a nice car, and a great family that love her to bits. But, and here is the But… she’s looking for more. More of what, well we don’t know, but what we do know is that their must be more, more fun, more excitement, more experiences.

We are the same, we are constantly looking for the next high, to be honest we are lucky in the sense that we both have the ability to make friends easier than most, we both have been lucky in the sense that we have traveled a lot and seen many great sights, we were privileged in that we were brought up in London where we both completed our studies. But we still are not satisfied. We are ambitious, but as soon as we reach our goals, we suddenly don’t care for it anymore. We try to tell ourselves, Ilhamduillah, but we still always want more, and sometimes seep into this sorrow state of feeling sorry for ourselves. We understand that there are wars going on around the world, and that there are children without food, but none the less we feel sad, and wish we had done more with our life.

If you look for Happiness, you will never find it. That has been said many times over. Does happiness come when you’re a father, mother or grandparent? I can’t wait that long. I want it now. I want instant happiness. And it does happen, Ill be driving and thinking about all that I have. I am not rich, but I have most things and more, I don’t live in an amazing villa, but I have a bed and nice things surrounding me, I don’t have a rolls Royce, but I have a nice car that works, and takes me to nice places, and I say to myself, wow- I am lucky, Why would I want more, is it human nature to want more all the time.

I want to tell my cousin to just take it easy, to relax and let life unfold on its own, as it always does; Allah protects and guides us in every way. He never presents a situation that we are unable to deal with. Allah always knows what is best, and if it is supposed to be- then it will be.

The nicest and most meaningful things my cousin ever said to me was a very wise and passionate little tale. I was sad about someone close to me leaving, and she said to me, you know Omar, every person that comes into your life, is their for a reason, to teach you, to show you, to make you realize something, and you for them, they are their for a certain reason, for a certain time, and when they go, you shouldn’t feel sad, or pain, or cheated, or even angry, even if it was a relationship or a short term affair, that situation has happened for a reason, and people go and come all the time, into one anothers life.

This is a lot to take on board, but its true when they say you can’t plan love, or friendships, they just happen, and suddenly bring you happiness and vice versa, pain. We need pain, otherwise how would we appreciate happiness, or joy. The sweet is never as sweet unless you have tasted the sour.

To my dear cousin, your great, don’t be sad, you have so many great things coming your way, always live with hope, what’s around the corner, we will never know, but it could change everything.

Miss you so much. By the way I am far to tired to do a spell check so please ignore the mistakes.

Crazy or Sane...................

“One person's crazyness is another person's reality”

Am I crazy, ok- just a little bit.

I have noticed that recently, yeah I am a little different from the rest. I have what would be considered weird out looks on certain subjects, I have very outspoken views on many topics. I have unconventional methods of dealing with certain situations, and of course I blurt out whatever is in my head, (withoud thinking first). I am self critical. I know I have many downfalls. But I also think that my crazyness is a nice feature. I do things out of the ordinary, and I get excited at the smallest things in life.

Mohammed said to me recently "Your Crazy", and I said really, and he said "Shiwayaa" meaning a little. It got me thinking. Yes I am, but dont we all have a little crazyness inside us. We all do and say things that maybe the other wouldnt.

I love being spontaneous and courageous and seeing things and views from the other side, it puts a spin on what can somties be a very boring subject, situation or task.

Haveing a little bit of weirdness creates interest, it also creates dialogue, which is always good. next time you are having a converstion or argument or even an internal though, just reverse it, think the opposite, or just be on the other side, see where it takes you. Be a little risky sometimes, take the risk, you may fail, but I am sure you will get a quick high...............

Shoo, if your ready, your crazy............in a good way..............well just a little..........

Whats It All About

How old am I, keep getting asked for ID everywhere I go. Its annoying and frustrating, but also a compliment. I like looking younger than I am, except from 8 - 3pm on a weekday, when I am at work, holding meetings, or attending conferences. I hate the weird looks, as if to say why are you not at school.

I am loosing my hair, thats a good give away sign. As you will notice, I am wearing hats a lot more often. People keep saying, dont wear them, its bad for your hair, it can not breath, how much of this is true. Can some one pplease do some reserach and give me the facts. They say dont use gel, it makes your hair fall out, yeah right.

When I had a few spots, people would say dont drink coca cola, stop eating chocolate, how much of this is balloney. I hate when peopel try to give you advice that is not factual and more over, just old wifes tales as they say in the UK.

I may look young, but I am old enough to know when you guys are chatting rubbish.

Chill out dude, I only asked you for your ID. hehehehehehe

LONDON -2006-

Totaly having fun,

London, summer 2006.

I had such a blast with the guys. We were out all the time, one particuluar night that stands out was the night at Tramps where I met up with the man from Dubai, Mohammed Habtoor who is currently still having a cool time in london, shopping, clubing and dining. Mohammed if your reading this, I want to tell you how jealouse I am that you are having an affair with my city.

Khalifa, I have got more pics, will send them to you later. Have fun at the madonna concert.........

My point is, I realy miss london, normally I am happy to get back to good old Doha, but on this trip I wanted to stay, and now I am back, I feel the same way. London is just so busy and full of everything, crazy people, smart people, trendy people.

When I was in London, me and Mohammed went for dinner, and met these three great and very funny ladies, who were visiting London. They took a few pics, and If your reading this, please send them to us. You have our email addresses.

Open Your Eyes

Cutie Patuti

Do I look moody. I am not a moody person. Isnt it funny how we see ourselfs compared to how others do. Infact how we see ourselfs -is not who we actually are. We see ourselfs the way we want to be seen, but actually only after asking and listening to several people comment on yourself can you find the most common traits that you display, and realize what kind of a person you display, and worst of all, you could actually end up realising that YOU ARE NOT THE PERSON YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE...................................

Recently in a couple of clubs in London, and bars, I was told by a few people that I come accross snobby or arrogant, now I totally do not see that characteristic within my being, but it was told to me by more than three people, and if I can remember correctly it was said to me a couple of years back too.

So is that how I am portrayed, is that who I am. Maybe I am snobbish, I dont mean to be- or do I. Am I lieing to myself. I dont know. I definetly have no right to be. I am just an ordinary person, I have not achieved anything amazing to put me ahead of anyone else. So, you know what, take the chance to ask a few people how they perceive you, ask them to be honest and really listen to what they say--- it could be a real eye opener.

London Rocks Guys.....

Moaning, Even in London.

It seems that my hair is far to long, according to my father..... well to be honest I have been meaning to cut it for the last ten days and just have not had the time. It has been such a blast spending part of my vacation in London, however according to my father, who has spread the word around the family that I have not even spent an evening at home. I mean come on- I spend most of the year in Qatar working very hard, and when I finally get to civilization again I am expected to sit around and listen to the entire family lecture me on marriage, saving, and the principles of fashion, what not to wear mainly. I have hardly wore a single garment of clothing that was packed in my suitcase. Family, you got to love them. Just cant live with them......................

London has been so cool, to be honest the first few days were overwhelming, I had so many friends in town, that I spent most of my time running from one place to another, trying to catch up with everyone, Im leaving tomorrow and still have not cought up with my uni friends or anything.

Guess what I have also been force fed for the last ten days. I have been eating in some rather wonderfull and stylish places, but seem to have to endure the pain staking habit that has occured of eating again when I get home, no matter what time that may be. Apparently I am very skiny and on the verge of becoming a weakling. I love the food at home, but could do without three servings of rice, lamb and chicken, every single day.....................

stop moaning and say Illhamduillah..........a wallah

"YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT"

Oh my god. Is that the truth, what am I. I love it, burgers, pizza, pepsi, coke. I love chips, and curry, and mayo, I cant get enough.

Is that really what I am, PROCESSED, Starch, artificial. What should I do.

I want these in my Hummer

Check this out guys and dolls.
Is it an air bag or an affair bag? This new advertisement takes life saving air bags to a new and sexy height. Far to explicit to do or expose here in Qatar. But this is what real advertising is all about. The usually dull bags which inflate upon impact have caused controversy in the past over the fact that they actually can harm you upon inflation, personally after my car accident, if there wasnt an airbag, I wouldnt be here writing this.

These new bags are bound to cause even further controversy. Clever, funny and edgy , the campaign takes to the highways in a most 'revealing' manner. PLease update me guys of any new ads.

See ya.

What's it all about .................

My modesty, My integrity
So don’t judge me,
Open your eyes and see, I am Omar the crazy and happy, I am full of enerygy, a guy that loves to create, and draw, and laugh and help, and express his emotions.
“Why can’t you just accept me", it would be much easier. I am over exagerated, I am over thoughtfull and very respondent.
“Why can’t I just be me” I cant change, ive tried. I can improve, wont that do.
Time and time again you speak of democracy
Yet you rob me of my liberty, All I want is equality
Why can’t you just let me be free, or just leave me.................................

Who's Dream

Like a grain on the beach, like a star in the sky. Do you ever feel that you have been left behind. Have you ever been out shun by a sibling or even lived in the shadow of some one else’s dream. Working towards their goal.

I was just listening to Ashley Simpson; she has a song out that talks about this subject. I started thinking that its quite surreal, the subject of sibling rivalry, you may not consciously know that its even going on. I mean our parents love us whatever, but we always want to make them proud of us. I personally used to always be the good one, the one who would do the right thing, who got the best school report. Even now, although I have reached a reasonably respectable position career wise, my younger brother seems to have achieved a lot more, financially, emotionally and stability wise is much more settled. I am so happy for him, and insha"Allah" want him to have more great success in everyway possible, but would also like to have the same stability that he has.

He always seems to know what he wants and then works towards achieving it. I on the other hand have a very low concentration span, am artistically more active, and seldom stay with one idea for more than a few months.

Sometimes myself and my cousin have the same topic of conversation which holds the title "what do you strongly believe in, strong enough to fight for" and it seems that we both don’t feel strongly enough about anything, nothing. We both find this kind of unsettling.

Anyhow, do you ever consider how circumstances have changed since you were a student compared to students these days I mean the resources available to my brother compared to me are miles apart. The kind of support and assistance given to my brother by my parents far outweighs anything I was given. No bad feeling their honestly.

You always have to assess where you are according to your circumstances and your options, and opportunities, not to another person. They have surely had many different variables which has allowed or given them structure to where they are.

What Nice Words

It is so true. Lets accept each other for who we are. Lets learn to appreciate each others ideas, and thoughts. lets learn from each others cultures and religions, lets enjoy the best of everything. Living a healthy and fruitfull life with adventure and joy is not only compelling but very interesting.

This is Complicated..................

What does being COOL mean.

I take care of myself. I make sure that I go to the gym, not to build muscle, but to make sure that I am not putting weight on. I wera good clothes, not to show off, but because I beleive in quality and buying the best that I can afford.

I generally try to interect with all types of people, yound old, male female, all nationalities, sects, and religions.

I drive a good car and go out quite a lot, I watch the latest movies and purchase the newest phones, gadgets and watches. I generally have good relationships with the people i know and work with. I pay attention to my family, friends and collegues needs, trying to help out when I can, or just share laughs. But- and this is the But,, BUT AM I COOL.

No, being cool is not all of the above, being a cool person means to me (when you are content with who you are and what you beleive in, when you no longer feel that you have to prove yourself, and when i say that I mean prove yourself to yourself.- you are who you are and am proud of it) when you are confident that you are what you say you are, basically because that is who you really are, lol, it is complicated.

What do you think about the INTERCON Hotel

What do you think about the InterCon Hotel.
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They refused me entrance to the reastaurant stating I was not wearing a collar. They rejected my spa membership saying that the Spa was full. They would not allow me and my friends into Paloma, saying we needed a girl each to get it. What is the deal. The Intercon is probably the worst looking hotel in Qatar, they have no reception, hardly a lobby- and the staff are so stuckup..........................whatever.................

Giving Up on Anger

Giving Up on Anger,

Anger seems to be more and more common in our society. Living in London all of my life, I have seen anger al over, in the streets, at school, college, in the papers and even on the tv. We read of (and experience) road rage. Wherever we go, we encounter angry people. This anger, more or less violent in expression, arising from real or imagined slights, offenses, misconduct, differences in people of other ages, races, sexes, modes of dress and the like, often appears baseless and is therefore more frightening. I certainly know that I have alot of anger, and for the most stupid reasons ever. I seem to just carry this heavyweight of mixed emotions around. Expressions of anger are more and more often misdirected, directed at people who have nothing whatever to do with the cause of the anger. I someties wonder where all this anger comes from. Our society here in Doha is experiencing major changes and I believe the stress which inevitably accompanies change is a major cause of anger. We can no longer rely on history to guide us; it seems that we must confront a different world every day! I had a friend who noted that we were always told as schoolchildren that the one thing nobody could ever take away from you is your education- now your legislature, your sponser(especially here in Qatar)- your employer, the rapid changes occurring in society can take away your education and unsettle everything you relied on to get you through each day.
Recently I find that I am often angry: I am angry at people who get in my way on the road, I am angry at co-workers who interfere with my progress, I am angry at women and men, young and old, neighbors and strangers.
As I get older, two solutions to my anger presente themselves. The first is that realization that anger only makes things worse, that my anger only hurts me. When a reaction only makes things worse, we need to change the reaction. The second is related to the first, the conscious effort to control my anger. I discovered that if I can control the expression of anger, the anger dissipated and that if the anger dissipated I can more easily deal with the problem that leads to my anger. By not giving in to my anger and joining in violent confrontations, I become less and less angry, to the point where I never get angry at all. And by giving up anger, I am finding that I can solve problems more easily, I have fewer problems to solve.
I wish I could give to everyone an inner voice, a voice which constantly repeats calm down, don't be angry, cool off, count to ten, bite your tongue or whatever words work to reduce anger. The lives of all of us who would otherwise be the target of anger would be better. Perhaps more importantly, the lives of the people who would otherwise be angry would be better......Omar just calm down, keep repeating it

A helping Hand...........I am the KING

I am the King of Procrastination ...............................


While there are dozens of tricks for psyching yourself out of a perceived writing slump, and I have been given them all by fellow writers, but you eventually learn that blocks are sometimes there for a theoretically plausible reason — because you really haven’t figured out what you’re trying to say yet, I always suffer crippling anxiety and dread about even committing the “Shitty First Draft” So, as with the programming example, my brain beats itself up for being such a laggard and I stay locked in creativity-sapping inaction. But the truth is I am probably working on it already. The only way to find out is to start someplace. Anyplace.
We usually have more than enough information to just start most any job. We shouldnt begin by fussing about perfection or the “right” place to start, we should just start.
But, if you’ve truly procrastinated even getting to the point where proper gestation and idea seeding can begin, you’re understandably in a bit of trouble. Because now you have to go straight to producing the artifact (the code or the article or whatever) while your brain still craves that extra bit of time to turn it all over. Like they say a pregnancy takes nine months, regardless of how many women you’ve put on the job.
The trick is to find that very first point when some part of your thinking can be converted from uncaptured brain droppings into notes, doodles, outlines, or any kind of markings on a page — even though it’s clearly not ready to be shaped into a deliverable just yet. Whether it’s your unified field theory of physics or a 50-word blog post about the last weekend, or an amazing insight into Education reform, or anything. In my experience, getting that hand in motion tends to really stimulate creativity. The rough draft process is where procrastination is finally displaced by clarity, focus, and a fuller understanding of the relationships between the things that have been collecting in your brain pan.
So, next time you accept a job, whether programming, writing, or what have you, don’t wait to get started in even a seemingly trivial way. Even if you can’t start dedicated work on a big project for a month or two, try reading over the raw materials and background information that you have, just to get the shape and texture of the work. Maybe make a date with the internet, download some research, studies, or even examples, to get some early background info on your topic. For a writing assignment, initially capture 5-10 bullets that you want to make sure to cover, and then add to the list periodically as things occur to you. Who knows what your brain could do with an extra four weeks of active percolation time?
And if you’re sitting there right now procrastinating and catastrophizing: consider how little you have to lose by a few minutes of fast in intended notes on a blank sheet of paper. Take a modest but physical step to get off the dime, and you may be surprised at how much you already have to say. Let me know if you have any thoughts on the matter. I still believe that I hold the title of King Procrastinator though.

What will they think of NEXT....................

Always wanted a piano but can’t play? Add a bit of drama to your interiors with this quirky design – What a load of rubbish, lol- anyhow the concerto table, a multipurpose dining table built in the shape of a piano. The Concerto Table is designed to be an integral part of the evening's experience so it also features a mounted base and speaker system for your iPod. Simply open the sound lid in the center of the table to reveal two surface mounted speakers. You can also use this area for storage so the table doubles nicely as a home office desk. Not very mobile, but i like to keep you peeps out their up to date on design...................

Art Deco Hotels.................

The trend in hotels with themed rooms seems to be spreading like a rash, a good rash-with hotels in Denmark, UK, Berlin, Paris & Madrid, as well as New York.. The clever concept sees different artists and designers commissioned to fit out each room, or in the case of the Madrid hotel, entire floors. The idea is to give guests a completely different experience to the guest next door. The latest hotel to join in the trend is the Reflections hotel in Bangkok. I would love the chance to stay at one of these, although i do want to stay at the Versaci hotel first. Currently saving up. Each of the 30 rooms has beencreated by a different designer or artist in everything from stylish deco style right through to crazy kitsch, which can make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a fantastical abstract painting. It’s fun and definitely not for the minimal-lovin faint hearted.

I realy want to be an Interior Designer. I would aamze you all.....................

You and Your Desk...............

What does your office space say about you... Are you a Tidy Tina, or a Messy Matt. I am both actually. I have spells of complete madness where you can find anything from my I-pod, to the financial times, along with a backlog of papers that require a simple signature, to the days when I have a super clean very visible serface. What is your desk like, does sacttered papers and files lying around mean your busy or just unorganized, infact a really clean and paperless desk makes me feel like I have no work, or have been doing no work, its strange. I normally have two computers on my desk, along with multiple bottles of water, an I-pod, and lots of newspapers.Anyway tell me about your desk, or even just look around and identify the different stereo types, and tell me, does messy mean busy ????

Who Nose...whats next

Clever advertising. I am always on the lookout for new ads and genius marketing strategies. I recently found this one, created by DDB in Canada. It is for a plastic surgeons practice, and this is how he marketed his services, offering potential clients this new and fun concept of having nose surgery.

Very- Clever……………………My nose is perfect so I am sticking to StarBucks........lol

Check this out

Please excuse the (C) word. No offence intended. I love these cards, and have plenty of people i want to send these to.

Has someone you know given birth to a ugly baby? Are you cheating on your partner and want to find an interesting way in telling them? Is your mother-in-law a cunt ?If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may need to express yourself with a straight to the point greeting card from Australian card company Grating Cards. The range is brutally honest as well as bloody hilarious. With something for everyone, these cards would make the founder of Hallmark roll in his grave, lol. Well I can think of a few people that I would like to send these cards too.