Abed Hamdan

Y: How are you ?

Abed: Fine..same shit different day.

Y: No it doesn’t go like this

Y: It’s “Same shit, different toilet”

“Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons.” - Popular Mechanics, 1949.

“I think there is a world market for maybe five computers.” - Thomas J. Watson (IBM), 1943.

or experimenting marioom’s dimples ?

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I was talking to a friend last summer, and we were remembering all the crazy days of high school. We mentioned Backstreet boys, Scream the movie, A&W Restaurant (It was a new restaurant to Kuwait), Rania Bargouthi in MBC, The Egyptian Sattelite Channel and the annoying “Fada2eyya Masriyya Alooo”, and Spice girls of course.

Then after a long conversation, I realized that “Ginger Spice” (Geri Halliwell) was my first crush hehehe. I also realized that there is a high chance that this might be the reason why I have soft spot to red heads.

Who was your first crush ?

(Should we make it a tag?)

=== Update ===

It’s a tag already !!! +Dandooneh+ made it a tag and tagged her friends.

Come on guys, the comments here are so hilarious! Let’s get real

I would like to tag some of those who didn’t comment:

This is the tag : Who was your first crush ?

1) MaLa2e6

2) Hamede

3) Eman

4) SimSim

5) Weddo

6) MoeY

7) Who Sane

Let’s have some fun

This is the fifth time in one week I hear Arab Americans pronouncing America as “AMAIRCHA“.

Yes, I spent the best 10 days of my life in Palestine! This is why I didn’t blog in a while

So much to write about, and so many things in my mind! Palestine is magnificent! I can’t write enough about the beauty of the occupied territories of Palestine.

In Palestine, everything is different. The trees, the stones, the smell, the wind, the food, the people, the buildings…I can go on forever! It’s a shame that war is taken place there.

So much to say about the beauty of Palestine. And of course, so much to say about the Israeli occupation, stupid interrogations in the Allenby Bridge, screwed up check points scattered all over the West Bank, and of course Fateh vs. Hamas insanity.

Well, let’s start with the beauty of Palestine. I visited : Ramallah, Tulkarem, Jenin, and many villages in between. With Ramallah being the most modernized city in the west bank, Jenin is more like a big village. Tulkarem is something in between. Since beauty is best sensed through the eye, I took photographs of almost everything!

I finally bought a flickr pro account so I can upload as much photos as I want, here are the photos organized in sets according to the cities they were taken in:

1) ‘Arrabeh (3arrabeh) [ Our old roots belongs here].
2) Ya’bad (ya3bad) [ Ya'bad is the village my family belongs to].
3) Zabda [ Small village, belongs to the family].
4) Ramallah

and yes I didn’t take photos of all the cities, I forgot to take the camera to Jenin and Tulkarem

Almost everywhere you wander in Palestine, you will see pictures of martyrs. Pictures are hung on traffic lights, houses, walls, …
They’re silent pictures immortalizing the struggle of the Palestinians against the occupation. Almost every family have lost a child or two in the last Palestinian uprising (intifada), including our family.

The Israelis interrogated me in the crossing bridge between Jordan and Palestine because I haven’t visited Palestine in years! As funny and stupid as it may sound but it’s a routine measurement! The interrogation went smoothly. A 20s something guy with a Lebanese Arabic accent (a Durzi maybe) asked me few questions. What’s you name? Where have you been? when are you getting married? How is life in Jordan? Are there hot girls in Jordan ?
with questions like these, I didn’t know whether I should laugh or keep my mouth shut. I answered formally without even smiling. Perhaps it’s my lack of experience, but I was very anxious. Anyway, the journey was pretty safe.

Inside Palestine, there are check points almost everywhere just to make the Palestinian life even harder. What bugged us most is the stupid rule they’re imposing on every creature living in Jenin! if your haweyyeh (Israeli ID) is issued in Jenin, then you’re not allowed to leave Jenin!! They allow you to enter Jenin, but leaving Jenin would require you to take different roads or to rely on the mood of the Israeli soldiers.

Everybody in Palestine have a story to tell about the check points. Ranging from the most humiliating encounter you could ever imagine to the funniest one. I heard many stories about Israeli soldiers asking men to take off their pants in the street (what’s so interesting about naked men ?). Some got arrested for no reason. Some were beaten up savagely. Some were asked to start a party in the middle of the street while others were asked to belly dance in the street (again, what’s so interesting in dancing men?). I’ve been asked about my age. In Ramallah I’ve been asked about my job, and when my answer was “fresh graduate”, both soldiers exchanged weird glances let me pass so I can get married. Rookh ettjawwaz (go get married, in a distorted Arabic accent). I don’t know why the Israeli soldiers are very concerned about my single hood.

Almost everybody in Palestine is talking about Fateh and Hamas. People are split, with the majority in the west bank supporting Fateh. Everybody in Palestine is a politician, and everybody in Palestine have a better vision than all the political leaders. Specially those who spend most of the day in cafes smoking and drinking coffee. It’s the new issue to talk about, and people in Palestine have distinguished ways of having fun.

One more thing I noticed in some Palestinian villages is that many people are making their living by stealing things from illegal Israeli settlement! It’s a win-win job! The Israelis intentionally make it very easy for Palestinians to steal their goods (especially cars and motor cycles) so that Israelis can get paid by Israeli insurance companies. Many Palestinians in Ya’bad (my village) have Israeli friends from the nearby Israeli settlement who make deals by trade Israeli cars to Palestinians for low prices, and fool the Israeli insurance companies. Many Palestinians are comfortable with stealing from Israelis as a pay back because Israelis stole Palestinian lands. Since when theft is ok ??

I’ve got many stories to tell, but enough said for now.

I missed Palestine already.

This is the blog’s header image of my dear friend Hamede :

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Hamede, you almost killed me laughing!

Man, I DO LOVE YOU!

I finally watched “Madagascar” ! and It rocks!! I love it!!

It’s good to see animals talking, I missed cartoons! It’s a story of friendship and loyalty along with some humor

Rating: 7/10

This was the song of the movie! I love it ! lool

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(Random photo, I found it online, I don’t know the source)

Question:

How often do we genuinely smile this way?

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To Pee ?? or Not to Pee ??

That’s the question !

watch it to the end, the last two scenes are hilarious! lol

enjoy

who wants to try ??

1:30 AM…

Knock..Knock..

Abed: Hi ! Can I help you

Neighbor:Hi ! Since It’s impossible either to sleep or to study with your presence, can I ask for something , please!

Abed: *bewildered* ha ?? what’s wrong ?? Is it the loud music ?? sorry, I’ll put it down!

Neighbor: Nah! No, of course not! It’s not that you listen to both heavy metal and Om Kalthoom and then fairooz, we got used to your cocktail, this is not a problem anymore..but

Abed: *giggles*

Neighbor: what I’m trying to ask is, if you could PLEASE, I mean PLEASE, stop singing when you listen to your music!!

Abed: LOL !! Is my voice that loud ?? lol

Neighbour: Noo, It’s not loud! dude your shouting!! specially when you sing “inta 3omri - Om Kolthoom” , you don’t really have to repeat everything especially the music! and please don’t sing after midnight at least!

Neighbour: we got used to the music, but there’s no way on earth we can live with your voice smashing our ears everyday! you have serious lung problems!

Abed: ok! *shy* I’m sorry ! Good Night

Neighbour: Bye!

he is a Med student, and still young. Probably his first year! I hate Medicine student !

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting some bloggers of http://jordanblogs.net , the Jordanian blogosphere community.

It was a great experience indeed. meeting people you know -and those you don’t know- for almost a year just through blogging and comments. The idea itself was awkward somewhat, and I never expected having so much fun with people I meet for the first time.

The most interesting thing about the people I met is their level of maturity, and their outstanding awareness, and that’s the least to say

I don’t wanna mention names right now, but you can take a look at the pics. Oh by the way, Shaden uploaded the pics of the meeting, ..she’s dead already, im convinced.

My pics are the worst pics ever; so now let the humor begins:

How did I manage to have a shining face ?? did I use Detol or Flash cleaner ?? that’s the million dollars question.

Shy ?? why, Im showing a gayish smile, does this have anything to do with the newly controversial blog aka “gay Jordan”, whose author happens to be living in Irbid ???

My leg looks more like a cow leg; Is this a sufficient proof of Darwin’s Evolution theory ??? and If so, does that make me related to the cows breed ???

and Oh, this is Khaled on my right side, and M.Q on the left side..

Khaled is starring at M.Q, and M.Q looks more like a Syrian minister, given the fact that M.Q is Syrian….

does this make M.Q a Syrian intellegince agent ??

is this a proof that Khaled works for the CIA ??

and if so, did the meeting end with a fight between the two dudes ???

man, we are so … losers, and Im a public joke already

Click here to see more pics of the meeting.

It seems that I’ve missed much during the last “ugly” semester! I think the situation in the blogsphere could be summarized by one word “Marriage” LOL

First, there was this intillegent blogger “Neverland” who deleted her blog after getting married! We missed you Neverland and we wish you joy and happiness

Then, few months ago Fadi posted the big news of his engagement which for some reason I though that his bride was Neverland, anyway he was so happy! Fadi is a good guy and I’m sure he will be as happy as he deserve

Now what I’ve missed is the engagement of another two fabulous bloggres:

1) Ramroom.

What can I say ?? alf mabrook! I wish you the best! and congratulations for your new car

2) THE BIGGEST NEWS HERE IS ===> Dino (IsLaMiC Chocoholic) !! Here I’m very surprised!! Dino is the funniest blogger of all times!! She was posting alot about her love story with a cow that saved her life and to be honest I beleived that she’s going to marry her cow and ,..LOL

This is her cow love epic :

Then suddenly, Dino was mean enough to break the heart of her beloved heroic cow

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This is so mean !!! and probably this is the most heart breaking love story I’ve ever heared! LOOL

Good Luck for Dino & 7amooda!! I wish you long happy life filled with warm love

Of course I didn’t forget Diana (aka Tulip), she put a count-down wedding counter for her wedding party at the footer of her blog, she got engaged few months ago..her wedding party will be on 1/8/2007 insha’allah, all the best sis!

Im just trying to break the chain of depression among the blogs. So I decided to upload this video, my friend sent to me, and I don’t know if you have already seen it! I just love it ! lol

I’ve been tag-attacked by several friends, so Im replying all the tags here, in chronological order

I got these tags from : MoeY, 7ala, Lilly, Islamic Chocoholic, Sharifo, and Dar.

Tag #1: 5 things you miss about your childhood ?

1) Playying soccer.
2) My annoying school, I used to hate it. Ok, I still hate it.
3) My best friends, I haven’t seen them since 6 years.
4) Some cousins and relatives of mine.
5) I don’t think I missed much, I’m still doing everything I used to when I was child, I still play soccer, visit my school when Im in Kuwait, talk to my friends online, so this tag don’t work with me

Tag #2: 15 favorite things? LOL, what should I say ? ummm, let’s cheat

1) Coffee
2) Latte
3) Espresso
4) Turkish Coffee
5) Arabic Coffee
6) Nescafe
7) Black Coffee
Whitened Coffee
9) Cappuccino
10) Frappuccino
11) Irish Coffee (non-Alcoholic)
12) I don’t like tea
13) I don’t like green tea either
14) However, I sometimes enjoy drinking tea with mint
15) Im done

Tage #3: State 9 weird things about yourself.

1) Im addicted to anything I like.
2) I sleep 8 to 13 hrs a day on average.
3) I hate computers !
4) I see weird dreams since childhood.
5) I gain weight and I lose weight in a short period of time.
6) I’m allergic to cats, and I hate animals in general.
7) I hate humans as well When I’m angry, just avoid me or you might get hurt, badly.
9) I drink more than 8 cups of coffee every day, not because I need caffeine, but because I like it.

Tag #4: Post your pictures when you was kid.

I’m sorry, but all my pictures are in Kuwait! and I won’t be in Kuwait before next August, but I will post them inshalah !

Tag #5: There’s no tag #5, but should I create a tag ?? Mmm, not now

Goodbye !

Welcome to Irbid city !!

Mexico or Mexican or Maxico ??

Coffee or Cafe or Cofe ??

What the hell is this ? LOL

by the way, this Cafe (or Cofe) is in Irbid - university street, in Yarmouk Mall, near the north gate of Yarmouk University !

OptiKos Shami

This OptiKos is also in Irbid - university street, near McDonalds, next to Umniah.

Have a nice day !!

Ladies and gentlemen,

let me introduce you to the new squirrel (#5) on iBaloo6 (The New kick-ass Arab blogs aggregator )

His Highness , the Iranian President : Mahmoud Ahmadi Nejad !!!!

He sent me an email, and he wants his blog to be added to iBaloo6 !

I think im gonna send an email to North Korea, hmmm..

lol

Now, iBaloo6 has Nukes!

Mess with us….

and we will NUKE up UR ASSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!

MuaHaHaHaHaHAHAHAHAHA

============== Update: North Korea !! ==============

According to our secret agent in the white house, secret negotiations are taking place between iBaloo6 team and North Korea to add North Korea to the new iBaloo6 aggregator. North Korea promised the iBaloo6 team to provide them with the necessary nuclear technology to build their own squirrel nuclear bombs.

[ Image Source: Pritchett Cartoons ]

DISCLAIMER: Any attempt of blackmailing, harassing, or messing with iBaloo6 would result to terrible consequences the most terrible consequences, and if you are not with us then you are against us.

Two squirrels, in the barren land next door, look across the purple fence: the green pastures crowded with various toot trees varying in length, color, and age. The squirrels turn back to the barren land, and suddenly… magic, a small acorn tree surfaces the ground…

Do you have a strong “wasta” with the iBaloo6 management and wish for your blog to be reviewed and added in the coming hour? Feel free to leave a comment!

P.S: Official launch in month, la77e2 7alak dabber wasta…please make sure you don’t leave your blog empty, copy/paste into 8 posts, just for the sake of formalities when you add you.

+ MoeY

+ Amino

==== Update: New iBaloo6ians ====

+ MaLa2e6

+ Qwaider

Miss “Annousheh Ansari”, who was born in Iran but later became a US citizen, is the fourth ever space tourist and the first female space tourist has landed to Earth today.

The capsule carrying Anousheh Ansari as well as crew members from the US and Russia touched down in Kazakhstan early today.

In a statement from space tourism firm Space Adventures, Ms Ansrari was quoted as saying the $25 million trip had exceeded her expectations.

She said:

The experience was more than I had ever imagined. Seeing the Earth from space will be forever etched in my mind. (Hat tip: RTE News )

Space Blog inspires thousands:
The world’s first female space tourist says space smells like a “burned almond cookie”, praises the wonders of Velcro, and finds washing her hair in zero gravity hazardous. (Hat tip: SBS News )

Burned Almond Cookie ?? lol
Women!!!

I visited her blog, she wrote about her 10 days experience in space, and she was live blogging from the space! Click here to go to her blog.

So $25 million to visit the space ?? Hmm, I think I should start saving! *sigh*

+ Full Story in Arabic here

+ Full Story in English here

Interview of a “Top Blogger” Jeff Jarvis, says his opinion about the future of the media in the presence of YouTube, blogs, ..

Click Here Watch the interview!

Although im conservative about some of his opinions, he got a point, however.

This is hilarious, Jon Stewart is interviewing president Pervez Musharraf!

They discussed the new book written by Pervez Musharrafs “In the Line of Fire: A Memoir”

Watch it !

This is an interesting discussion of the so-called “The Jon Stewart factor” in politics and elections. (Open using Internet Explorer).

======== UPDATE : Karin’s Tag ========

Scroll down to read the update…

Alright, It seems that this is the tag summer in the blogsphere! I’ve been tagged three times, first by MoeY, then by Chet, and finally by Ola. I’ll skip many questions of the tags to make it as short as possible…

Here we go!

before I start, I just wanna tell you about my Arabic blog! yeah! I’ve started an Arabic blog, I’ve always loved writing in Arabic, but I was too busy! anyway, check it out
http://abedhamdan.jeeran.com

What’s in your bag ?
Ok, My university bag:
1) Notebook
2) Some handouts
3) Pens :Green, blue, red. (I know this sounds like KG students, but my notes should always be neat!)
4) Book (non technical)

you see ? nothing special!

Which is the single best post you’ve read on any blog? Please provide link.
I really can’t judge, I read like hundreds (if not more) great posts, on different issues.

Which is the best post you’ve written? Which is your worst? Please provide links
Hmm, readers should answer this, not me!
but I think my worst post was the toilet post.

If you were a member of the opposite sex, what would you have done differently?
I don’t know! maybe prostitution for easy money ?? kidding

T.S. Eliot measured his life with coffee spoons, how about you?
The number of acheived goals.

Your wildest dream?
To be a kangfu ass-kicker

Proudest Moment?
5 years ago.

Perfect Day?
When I sleep 14+ hrs.

Favorite Book?
No favorite book, each book is something different, you can’t judge.

Most used expression?
recently, Kick-Ass!

Inspiration?
This is my little secret

======== UPDATE : Karin’s Tag ========

This is Karin’s tag:

Was there any incident in your life which you feel, influenced you in particular?
Mmm, I don’t think so

What are you afraid of? Please name at least ONE example!
dogs

What kind of sport (if any) are you fond of or even actively pursue?
ping pong

Do you easily get nervous or upset? “Blow up”?
Not easily

Do you dread getting older? Feel the biological clock ticking?
I think time is passing so fast! I still can understand that I graduated from school

Are you more a city-person or prefere the country-side?
Mixure!

Do you allow any kind of fashion to rule over your taste?
sometimes

If you’d have to characterize yourself with one sentence - what would you say?
what would say to describe me by one word ?

Im not going to tag anybody! If you want to answer these questions on your blog, just go ahead!

Apology
I would like to apologize from all of you people, I know I’ve been away for a while, I didn’t get the chance to keep an eye on my blog, and on other friend’s blog. I was late replying comments, though I replied them all, as I always do. For my friends who sent me emails, thank you very much, I will reply them all in the next two days nshallah. I had some exams, and project due dates, so I was dead, and still dead.

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Hate Emails
Recently, I’ve been receiving continous emails, most of them are hate emails, and i received some threatening emails. I really can’t understand the mentality of those who send such emails, they know I can unpublish my email, or blog anonymously, but I won’t do such thing. I’ve read my posts again, and I haven’t found anything offending in my posts. Despite, I found many comments that offend me, I’ve been called : Nazi, Terrorist, criminal, [ enter the dirties word you know here ]. I really don’t give a damn, I tried to be patient most of them, because I feel sorry for those people, I know the truth is blocked from their minds, and they’ve been raised in ignorant racist environment.

Trust me, fear doesn’t work with me, I just attached some porn photos and sent them back to those who threatened me personally, and I sent them some replies that pissed them off, again, fear doesn’t work with me at all, If you want something, just come here and discuss it, conversations are accepted, else I will tease you, and I will piss you off, take my words on this.

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Tag
Along came a tag by Neverland, which I would like to answer right now, thank you Neverland

Alone, or with people?
Alone.

Summer, or winter?
Of course Summer! Im dead in winters.

Black, or white?
I like whitened coffee.

Observe, or get along from the very first moment?
Observe, and having hard times keeping my mouth shut.

Clown, or Drama (Queen/King)?
Superior Clown.

A Hummer, or A BMW convertible car.
Addidas Sneakers will do fine.

Loyal or…?
Royal.

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Funny Video

Oh, wait a second, this post is not over yet. There’s this great video, made by the brilliant Ola !

It cracked me up, but I felt a little bit sad, to see how the world has become with such asshole decision makers.