to55o o ikser mo55o!

Although I’m not the kind that kicks and screams, breaks the mobile and throws things around when I’m upset (greets to 7azem and i3tedal btw) I still developed a habit of going away for a while when I’m not feeling very well.

Whenever I look kind of pissed and people come up to me, nicely trying to help, I calmly suggest we talk later, like right after I finish what I’ve got at hand. It worked pretty well for me like that, I rarely(rarely is not never) say things I regret saying, rarely need to apologize or feel bad for hurting people, and when it happens I get more convinced of the (kill-the-beast technique)

No matter how others tried to convince me that this is not right, I still see that experience proves them wrong! O is2al mjarreb wala tes2al 7akeem, Things cool off pretty quickly, and rational thinking comes in place when I give myself some time alone, while whenever anything else happens I just think: why couldn’t u just go away for a while? Isn’t that just A LOT easier? Happy now?!

There were conversations sometimes, about wither its good to express your feelings (tfesh ‘3ollak) (unfortunely to those who r close enough) or keep you mouth shut and eventually explode, both are wrong in my opinion, both ways you would end up feeling sorry, for others or for yourself… at times you should TALK (yelling and cursing is not talking by the way) and at other times you should just keep your mouth shut, save everyone –most importantly yourself- the headache…

The worst thing to do is to do both… expressing your anger like a monster, kick and scream, then wake up and realize how awful it was, shut up and go away!

itto55o o tekser mo55o, betkoon 5allast 3aleih… big no no…

Never feel sorry for the idiots*

This is the trap most people with some respect fall for, idiots! When an idiots get in trouble the solution is to let them burn… yup, they did it to themselves, you getting involved makes you much of an idiot yourself!!When you tell, scream, wave, run around saying no no no… And the idiot jumps anyway, the last thing you should do, unless that was your son, is to give a hand…

Even worse? The idiot who thinks he’s a genius! Seeming to listen and jump at the same time! Thinking: (I’m awesome! I can do it all, jump n cry for help how cool is that? They can’t ignore my SOS call! They’re just idiots!) Bless dad, always told me and I just got it now: the stupidest person is the one who convinces himself he’s smarter than everyone…Empty bubbles are empty… but they take up space… get rid of ‘em and spare the headache for God’s sake!

 *(With all respect to all the idiots in the world, and hell yeah there’re tons them out there!!) 

That’s what I call “killer difference”

 

I used to complain sometimes about the mobile service back when I was in Jordan. When the service is down, when they make offers taking us for (5erfan) bcoz they know they’re spread enough we can’t leave them! (At least there were offers) I have to say for the record that in the end I settled for a mobilecom line offered for (naqabet il muhandeseen) which was just great!! In all means!

Ok, I got here… got a number, the papers were quite funny though, there was a huge lack of info! Like here’s your number, and your name, use the phone and the rest you’ll figure out!! Or call us and stay on hold for ever if you need anything… but how much do I pay for a minute? An SMS? What? The girl next to me said: why do you care to know? There’s only one offer and it’s either you have a mobile or you don’t. GREAT!

I still had that nice image of the SMS mobilecom used to send me if I forget my bill, few days before they would have my mobile partially disconnected, that was very convenient for me as I usually have lots to do, seems luxury in history now! I left a stand-up comedy show last night laughing my head off… just a happy person when I tried to call some friends to catch up and find my phone partially disconnected!! I had no idea… “You exceeded the limit” what limit? When I got the line no one mentioned I had a limit! It’s not even on the papers! Along with everything that’s missing!

So… the killer difference: Here in Doha, to cut things short, there’s one company… not just for mobiles, but for all means of communication, i.e.: mobiles, land lines, internet… u name it… you can imagine what its like? No you can’t.

If you have, say, 3 mobile numbers in your name, one line for the house, and say 4 for your company, and some internet subscriptions, and for some reason u didn’t get the bill for only one of them (with crazy delivery people if u know what I mean) u will not pay your bill! Or if it turns out you have a limit you knew nothing about (my case), so? Your mobile will be partially disconnected?? Not exactly… ALL SERVICES PROVIDED FROM THIS ONE AND ONLY COMMUNICATION SERVICE COMPANY WILL BE STOPPED. All the mobiles you own, the phone at home, the phone lines at the company and the internet… GONE!

See how we control your world? We can just cut u off and isolate you like a rotten old insect! Oh don’t go with that “just warn me” “but I’m important” “but now I cant call anyone” “even the mobiles I gave my wife and kids are off” “I cant get my email” “people cant even get me at home” “the whole company is down” … we know all that, that’s exactly why we do it.. MAKE SURE U NEVER MISS A BILL YOU IDIOT!

Come home!! The wedding has exploded!!

(2 days late, iblog was down)

“Come home right now!! The wedding exploded!!” my mother said in a terrified voice!!

It was almost 9mp, I was out with a friend around safe-way 7^th circle when my mom started calling and calling, I thought it’s the usual, she wants to ask when I’m coming home, and usually I hang up and its understood that I’m on my way, she kept on calling and I thought maybe she wants me to get something on my way back like bread or so… I picked up and she was like: Luma! Oh my God! Come home!! The wedding in Radisson exploded! And your uncle’s family was there and the rest were still on the way!!

I couldn’t believe that! I was like what?? What happened was there an electrical or like mechanical defect? (I thought it’s a small accident) mom yelled: no it’s an explosion your cousins called from inside! the ceiling went down they said their mom’s legs are smashed please hurry!!

I felt the world is turning and couldn’t understand what was going on!! As I drove fast in airport road heading home, I turned on the radio and heard the news and went crazy!! It’s Amman!! It must be some kind of accident! And when they mentioned the other hotels I thought ok this is not a coincidence!

It turns out the grooms family were our neighbors when we (my and all my uncles families) used to live in one building, and so some of them went to the wedding… some were already in there and the rest were on the way, we started getting calls from everyone when it was so early and we didn’t even have any info to give!

I was still in disbelief… I had feelings mixed with anger and sadness… and couldn’t believe this is happening in Amman!

The things that I have seen in the hospital and the things others told me were just awful. Beautifully dressed people all in blood, body parts here and there, police and civil defense, ambulances working like bees trying to help…

My cousin’s wife went crazy! Seeing her mother in law unconscious and seemed to have lost her legs… she started yelling at the police who were trying to rescue as many people as possible. “I was terrified and started yelling and hitting this officer and telling them to take our relatives, I don’t know how I did that, I was not thinking, but I have to say they were calm and understanding, handled it well and tried to prevent this from turning into chaos”.

My cousins were out of the hospital pretty soon and were not seriously injured, their mother had several surgeries and months later she was walking again and now –thank God- she is fine.

That day, later till this moment all Jordanians in and outside Jordan did, do and will stand hand in hand against such sick ugly incidents, behaviors and attitudes, Carrying in their hearts their beloved peaceful Amman.

Lammoush on JP!

Many thanks to the hard working team of JP, and all those who supported me (and it’s a long list)!

I have to say, besides being honored, I’m happy to join JP since its more like a link to home! I left Amman 5 months ago and moved to Qatar, and even when things seem to go well for me here, I have to say there’s nothing more precious than those (7ommos and falafel) breakfasts at home with the relatives or with some friends in Kalha!!

When friends here ask me about Jordan or Amman, I talk with joy for a while before they have this big smile and say: wow… it seems your spirit is there gurl!!

So… besides personal posts, and those about events, thoughts and work, I also post about the things here that are new to me or I find interesting! Some are traditions, events, and funny pics which I sometimes submit to TALASIM (Talasim is awesome by the way).

I work as an architect, and I have to say they have a lot of projects here, I think I’ll soon find time and have more special posts on that!

Again, glad to be a JP blogger!