Qwaider Planet : Thoughts

عيدكم مبارك

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:30:44 GMT

تقبّل الله صيامكم و قيامكم كل عام و انتم بخير Read More......(read more)

11 years, 7 months, 14 days

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:07:29 GMT

That's how much time it took me from the minute I set foot on the ground of New York airport, young and enthusiastic, until the day I was finally recognized by the president of the United States of...(read more)

Best Interest

The Hamdanism — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:51:40 GMT

Everybody lives for their best interest, whether they admit it or not. As a matter of fact, it really takes “a Jesus” to commit an unconditional sacrifice. Leaving the motivation and definition...(read more)

“فأنا حبيبهم”

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:45:48 GMT

:يقول الله فى الحديث القدسى إنى والإنس والجن في نبأ عظيم ، أخلق ويعبد غيري ، أرزق ويشكر سواى خيري إلى العباد نازل وشرهم إلىّ صاعد ، أتودد إليهم بالنعم وأنا الغنى عنهم ! ويتبغضون إلىّ بالمعاصى وهم أفقر...(read more)

Do We Ponder Life, Enough?

Haitham's Aerie — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:41:00 GMT

We are born, and then... we are always in hurry! I do not know how it is done outside Jordan, but inside it is always very quick! Every important decision is made in the blink of an eye! As heretical as...(read more)

Why Customer Care Can Suck

Who-sane's — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:12:01 GMT

I read a very interesting, funny and ironic post over at the Fake Plastic Souks yesterday, and what was supposed to be a comment became a post. Granted, contacting a call center is not our best pass time...(read more)

Virtual Storage

JanMania — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:07:03 GMT

I was cleaning my room the other day and going through pics, letters, papers, etc.. they are old and taking a lot of space but have special memories.. then it crossed my mind that isn’t it better...(read more)

قوافل العائدين

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:56:34 GMT

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم جاء رجل إلى إبراهيم ابن ادهم وقال : يا إبراهيم لقد أسرفت علي نفسي بالذنوب والمعاصي فقل لي في نفسي قولا بليغا قال إبراهيم : أعظك بخمس نعم أعظك بخمس قال الإعرابي : هات الأولى قال إبراهيم...(read more)

Nothing short of a miracle!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:03:59 GMT

I just couldn't stop my self from sharing this, this is just amazing. If anything it just shows how little we know. Even as doctors and scientests. What we don't know is so much more than what...(read more)

10 things i plan to do before 35

Pandima's Box — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:40:51 GMT

10. nothing 9. nothing 8. nothing . . . you see where im going with this i presume.. I probably stopped planning since i was 20, i had just graduated from uni, had a 5 year plan ahead of me, my eyes on...(read more)

فيس بوك... تشوك جوزال

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:03:54 GMT

لعشّاق المسلسلات التركية Read More......(read more)

Moment

Jar of Juice — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:58:34 GMT

For the first time, in a very long time, if not ever, I decided to “live the moment”. And for a while I have never experienced such ecstasy before… every day was not only a new day, but...(read more)

Awakened eyes don’t quite see..

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:54:16 GMT

And at days like today, when I can’t just fall asleep, I realize the pains that float within me. And I wonder, out loud between walls of silence, when will I be able to rest. And it amazes me, the...(read more)

مسموم بدني

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:45:31 GMT

اليوم وصلني خبر زي الزفت! زميلة قديمة من عائلة مسيحية اردنية كانت قد هداها الله الى الإسلام منذ فترة من الزمن. و حسُن اسلامها. رغم ضغوطات اهلها و محاولاتهم المستمرّة و المتكرر امّا لقتلها. او لتشويه سمعتها...(read more)

Pastel

Jar of Juice — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:52:06 GMT

Often we take on roads we never trekked before and are afraid to move forward… because we are expected to walk on the familiar. Often, we do things with one intention… but the fruit of our...(read more)

The Most Boring Post

JanMania — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:30:19 GMT

I really don’t know.. sometimes I don’t care.. I don’t really pay attention or give a damn! and sometimes I surprise myself, where all that .. errr .. all that depression was hiding....(read more)

My name is Hanan, and I’m an Egyptian. (Part 3)

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:37:03 GMT

Part1 – Part2 – Part3 Every single human on earth has at least one thing he needs to change about himself regarding his religion, but won’t. It could be not wearing hijab, not praying...(read more)

و من يدري

JanMania — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:42:08 GMT

يكرهني و يقول أني سخيفة ، مختلفة و لا أعرف حقيقة الأشياء ، حقيقة الحياة .. يقول أني طفلة و حين أريد أكون إمرأة و هو لا يعرف أيهما أنا.. يحدّث اصدقاءه و يخبرهم عن غموضي و كبريائي و يسألهم عن نصيحة .. لا...(read more)

A Road So Well Traveled

Shalabieh's World — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:16:21 GMT

I keep running around myself in circles. Promising myself never again to take that thorny uneven road and yet I cant stop myself. I keep closing my eyes to what I can see clearly. I keep thinking this...(read more)

From The Notebook ..

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:29:06 GMT

Noah: Thats what we do, we fight you tell me when I am being an arrogent son of a b**** and I tell you when you are being a pain in the a**, which you are 99% of the time. I am not afraid to hurt your...(read more)

random blabs

Blabbrgirl's Blog — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 22:21:19 GMT

I haven’t blabbed in a while, so here are some thoughts I’d like to blab about: - It’s funny how traffic jams are always on YOUR side of the road, it seems like everyone lives exactly...(read more)

مجنون

JanMania — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:57:08 GMT

مجنون .. و يحب و يرقص و يغني بجنون .. يترك وردة على شُبّاكي .. يترك كلمة بين أوراقي .. يترك نظرة في عيوني حائرة متلهفة منتظرة .. ما أكثر ما أُخفي .. إلى متى؟ يسرق لمسة يد .. يسرق دقة قلب يسرق كلمة ليعطي...(read more)

أيام الشيطنه

JanMania — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:37:23 GMT

أتذكّر عندما كانت أحلامنا غير محدودة .. غير مشروطه و لا تعرف عمراً و لا جنساً.. السماء عالية و قريبه .. والأرض ترتفع و تنزل و تدور بنا ونحن أطفال نلعب هنا و هناك .. نتسابق مع كل ما حولنا.. و أعلم أنها...(read more)

Oh How The Universe Conspires to Make it So

Shalabieh's World — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:25:54 GMT

I am a strong believer in energies. The energy of places and people. And I strongly believe that when you move, when you meet people, when you let someone in or someone out that there is a shift. I have...(read more)

Why Ramadan is Still Special, Despite Everything

Jar of Juice — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:35:45 GMT

For those who know me I have been going through some rough mental patches when it comes to faith, but I am not one who likes to openly discuss these issues, even though I may voice a concern or two sporadically...(read more)

Electricity and Water, Which One Can You Do Without?

Shalabieh's World — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:15:15 GMT

Last night I was coming home from Hamra and passed through the Bshara Khoury intersection. What I saw was very disturbing. A police car was smashed up so badly, and not from a car accident. The proliferation...(read more)

I’m learning to breathe.

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:51:31 GMT

The moment I step into the house, I feel like I just set foot on earth… With you, I seem to float. Wait .. No. This is not right. Without you, I seem to float. Yes. That’s it .. I do float...(read more)

Sometimes I...

The Vibrant Soul ~♥~ — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:34:00 GMT

Sometimes I feel that my posts are useless and meaningless Sometimes I feel that there is nothing really worth talking about or maybe I'm not good with words or even expressing anything. Sometimes...(read more)

Her Soul

JanMania — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:18:56 GMT

She was innocent and cute, full of life and beautiful with dreams in her pocket and a vision in her eyes.. wanted to create a life not just live one. grew up to be more alive and happy, spreading her smiles...(read more)

Things That Make Me Go Hmmm

Shalabieh's World — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:18:19 GMT

So in my attempt to write every day, a resolution I made upon my return from Amman, I am finding it more and more difficult to find ideas and topics to talk about. Writing everyday is an exercise that...(read more)

An Everyday “To Do” List

Shalabieh's World — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:17:36 GMT

As a Time Management trainer I am constantly preaching for the use of “To Do” lists. And in fact not only do I preach but I practice too. But today I want to write a different kind of to do...(read more)

Wind of Change II

JanMania — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:15:10 GMT

So as I said in the previous wind of change; Lately (like the past month) i started feeling the change, all around me.. even in this hot Amman summer, i could feel the strong wind blowing at me,, that...(read more)

My name is Hanan and I’m an Egyptian. (Part 1)

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:39:10 GMT

Part 1 – Part 2 Name: Hanan Date of Birth: 15/7/1991 Place of Birth: Cairo, Egypt Nationality: Egyptian Religion: Muslim Marital Status: Single Occupation: Student I’ve been living in KSA for almost...(read more)

From Venus, With Love -III-

The Girl in the Burberry Scarf — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 23:55:22 GMT

Days seem to flow into one another, I no longer sense time.. I’m not sure if that is a good or a bad thing.. So again, I find myself a distraction and I read. I read on and on, into the best relationship...(read more)

His Soul

JanMania — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:36:38 GMT

He’s just like any other man, from the outside. from the inside, he’s an old box, full of hurt, hatred and sadness. The unfair years of his life have left a scar in his eyes, the color is pale...(read more)

Ramadan

JanMania — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:22:12 GMT

Are you familiar with those wake-up calls from time to time that life rarely (usually) offers? those times that you are forced to stop whatever you’re doing and pay attention to details around and...(read more)

Wind of Change

JanMania — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:45:20 GMT

Wind of change is scary.. especially when you’re not used to it and suddenly blows into your face! What to do and who’s to say that you’re going the right direction.. but the careless...(read more)

31 شعبان

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:29:00 GMT

قرر الأمّة الأفاضل في مسجدنا المحلي ان رمضان يبدأ يوم الخميس 12 اغسطس (آب)... فكل عام انتم بخير، نهنّئكم بمناسبة حصول منطقتنا على رقم قياسي جديد في طول الأشهر القمرية، فاليوم، و لله الحمد يصادف ال31 من...(read more)

To the idiot who said, Teams are the best...

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:15:53 GMT

To the idiot who proclaimed that teams are the best organizational unit in any high performance organization. With all due respect, you're an IDIOT! Teams are crap! They don't work right half the...(read more)

Why men invented games?

Jaraad — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:39:38 GMT

Unlike women, men don’t explicitly talk about their problems. They are wired not to expose their mishaps. Men believe they can fix things and hence they should not have unsolved problems. When men experience...(read more)

Patterns

Jar of Juice — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:55:13 GMT

It often is very odd how the human mind likes to “work” – I have read many alleged scientific articles on the mind insisting how it is into organizing thoughts in some manner, on how...(read more)

Bottled Water, or Tap?

Jar of Juice — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:23:38 GMT

I remember in 97 when I was in NYC, often I was asked if I would like to have tap water or bottled water. Even when watching shows, I see people filling in water from the tap, and often wondered why the...(read more)

The Little Things

JanMania — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:14:56 GMT

It’s the little things that make you realize that the thing you have always wanted is not the thing you really need, not the thing your soul was looking for.. It’s the little things that make...(read more)

Did anyone tell you before that you're and idiot?

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:54:33 GMT

The fact of that matter is not all that important here, what is important is ... Read More......(read more)

Just like Gold

JanMania — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:03:33 GMT

There is no limit to a woman’s sacrifice and love.. no limit to her care and kindness.. when she really loves.. when she really wants.. and no matter how cruel he treats her.. no matter how many...(read more)

On cyber-friendships…

My virtual space.. — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:32:24 GMT

with all these big bangs happening in the internet social websites, everyone has created a big circle of cyber-friends from different ages and places which sometimes it’s taking over the real relations...(read more)

Two years

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 22:52:34 GMT

I can't believe it has been two years since that glorious day. The day I tied the knot with the lady that gave this whole world a meaning and a taste. Happy anniversary my dear. Many happy returns...(read more)

Burned out!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:16:55 GMT

My second day at my new job, and apparently, I developed a new spidey sense! I can detect burned up employees after spending 10 minutes with them! It's astonishing how this keeps repeating itself over...(read more)

People...

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:37:35 GMT

People work harder : Because of the increased involvement and commitment that comes from having more control and say in their work People work smarter : Because they are encouraged to build skills and...(read more)

My last day at work...

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:02:43 GMT

Today was my last day... A very emotional day indeed. After making sure I paid my dues, tidied my spot, cleaned up my trash and taken out all the junk. I made sure I "surrender" my piece of the...(read more)

Please, stop telling me your secrets!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:35:57 GMT

For god's sake, would every social media "guru", make money online "maverick", get rich quick pitchman, or how to buy real estate for $1 con-man PLEASE stop trying to convince me...(read more)

A Fading Star

JanMania — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:42:08 GMT

The night is taking away my half lost soul.. The dark is covering the rest of my tired thoughts.. Flashbacks of the past are playing rounds and rounds.. Knocking some doors i thought were dead at last...(read more)

Ten Toes

My Interpretation — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:06:00 GMT

Disgruntled

The Hamdanism — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:17:28 GMT

I’ve been whining on and off about our society, but I think it’s time to declare it officially. Call me racist, I don’t give a rat ass Initially, I thought our problems were mostly from...(read more)

Kill a revolutionist

The Hamdanism — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:09:31 GMT

Generally speaking, killing a revolutionist is almost always a very bad idea. The good leadership knows very well that killing a revolutionist will make a hero out of him ! Not only that, chances are it’ll...(read more)

Talking about friends

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:56:33 GMT

Today, I had to write a piece about friends. For some reason, things just did not flow If you were asked to talk about your friends, would you know what to say? Read More......(read more)

When people don't care...

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:19:19 GMT

"You know people don't care when no one bothers to correct you" Read More......(read more)

I Quit!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:53:55 GMT

The most amazing two words you can say to anyone. "I Quit", (well actually one word and one letter)! It's so refreshing to be able to talk to your boss, look them in the eyes, and say......(read more)

Am I to despair?

My Interpretation — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:07:00 GMT

Your easy job!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 05:37:09 GMT

For some reason, everyone thinks everyone else's job is WAAY easier than theirs. After a friend of mine decided to be nice to the Janitor, appreciating her hard work, and how tough it might be to be...(read more)

Blame it on the economy...

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:36:21 GMT

Poor management is inexcusable, period! Bad economy, is all the more pressing to make sure the best management techniques are followed. For example, failure to plan, is a major tell-tale sign of poor management...(read more)

Work makes you dumb(er)!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:55:29 GMT

You spend at least 16 years of your life studying. During these glorious years, your brain mass grows rapidly, despite those collage years, and all the experiments you went through. Then, you feel it's...(read more)

Approval

The Hamdanism — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:28:50 GMT

Approval is the one thing I lived my entire life tying to get from my father, and I failed miserably in getting it! I think this sums up the long and troubled relationship between me and my father. But...(read more)

Are you capable of forgiving?

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:39:51 GMT

I know I am one of the people who is capable of forgiving, oh just about anything. Perhaps it's due to long term memory loss, or a matter of me just keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Where, in...(read more)

Enough with the facebook clones already!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:30:50 GMT

This morning, I received an invitation to join yet another new social network. This time, it's a Jordanian made Facebook clone called PetraBook . I relaly love to support start ups and great new ideas...(read more)

It’s been a while..

JanMania — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:59:20 GMT

Been a while since we were two little kids playing around, chasing butterflies and jumping to poke the stars.. been a while since I could say that was a real smile.. a real laugh and happy tears.. I miss...(read more)

Women have expiration dates!

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:57:46 GMT

Just like any perishable item on store shelves, women have similar life cycle; They're unripe before a certain age, then ripe but not mature, then mature and ripe. Then ripe and oozing with the juices...(read more)

I'm What's Happening !

Le Blog De FooF — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:56:00 GMT

I, Foof, hereby declare a war on every last one of those -people- with unexplainable , intolerable EGO , which results them patronizing and looking down at all God's might or tiny creations, and believe...(read more)

On gays, lesbians and bisexuals in the mainstream media

Memories Documented - Qwaider — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:49:14 GMT

I was going through last season of House, when an episode caught my attention on what I can describe as social hypocrisy, in favor of being politically correct with Gays. However, this specific concept...(read more)

لست أدري

The Hamdanism — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:55:12 GMT

لست أدري. ولكنني أحسب أن دافعا قوياً يدفعني إلى أن أفتح صفحات صداقاتي القديمة، كلّها. كأنما أُريد أن أشد حاضري إلى روابط ماضيّ، كلّها، حتى لا تنفصم أبداً مرة ثانية. كان ذلك الماضي فيّاضاً بالأمل. وكان...(read more)