Labels: I'm just acting dumbo - in a good way LMAO

¶ 12:44 AM 2 Comments

I was chatting the other day about different things; till we reached the subject of appreciating the little things in life that really matter.
Surely each one of us has their own list of "little things to be happy about!" These little things are; indeed; what form my personal concept of Contentment, in which I sense in every angle of my daily life.

I feel Content in the company of my sisters when we spend a day out, madly shop for almost everything, act dorky with salesmen, lunch/dine in Fuddruckers - & again act free-spirited with the nice Saudi waiting supervisor, so he takes the charge with serving us although it's a help-yourself kind of a dinner! ;D When my sister goes to get some forks & napkins, then comes back empty-handed, saying: the nice guy said something in a Najdi accent meaning to rest & he'll get us what we need. I go like: did he say "inthabri" & I'll get you guys the ketchup??. These moments of being loud & bubbly making stupid jokes out of almost everything, matter the most to me than being invited to the posh wedding ceremonial in Lailaty where some other girls – I know them quite well! – eager to get dressed & mingle with the high-class society of Jeddah – that's their hidden intention, even though they act indifferent! - I'm glad I'm not one of these people! I'm not a wannabe! :P

A moment of Contentment is when I go out carrying my fake Gucci, and my cousin shows her admiration of it, and I; in good faith; let the cat out of the bag & say that: it's a copy from Beirut! She remarks: it looks so original, as I second it. Later, talking to myself, I feel so stupid! I don't have to be that detailed about everything! Then when I mention the incident to my sisters, each, separately, emphasizes in her own words the fact that "We don’t have such complexes & psychological issues to act or pretend the opposite or try as much to hide the facts! It's not like that we don't own the originals, but at the same time we do enjoy the bits & pieces"
I'm genuine! And I appreciate being honest with myself at first, then with others. In my words: I don't wear a dress that does not fit my figure! And I'm Content of being my true self!

Little things in life that really matter would be each single minute that is to be spent with my family, among my loved ones. Sticking together regardless of all the fight & struggle moments we "enjoy" every now & then! It's when we come to blows over trivialities like children, like really fight, but then cannot stay mad at each other as Mom or Dad works on conciliating between us.
It's when I go broke – as I always am! – and beg my sister to lend me some money – as I always am! – and then the loan remains unpaid for ages till my sisters start complaining to Mom about my procrastinating in paying them back & threaten to cut off all the financial & logistical deals with me, so I go paying everyone to the last halala & end up… Broke Again! Mama feels sorry for me, secretly gives me hundreds of riyals and stresses on keeping the source unknown for the girls!

I'm Content!
I'm blessed with my family members.
I'm blessed of inheriting the principles, originality, integrity, self-sufficiency, kindheartedness & good intentions. Not that we're the perfect happy family ever! But I still believe that we are one of the few Real People in our social circle. And I do believe that family is what shapes all the little pieces in individuals, which are the little things in life that matter the most. :D

Labels: *A quote of June 2002

¶ 8:07 PM 5 Comments

Haven't seen her for around 4 years. Haven't really talked to her for around 7 years. Although her workplace is just around the corner of my home & she doesn't live far away! We've known each other since our early teens. Had our ups & downs, & seriously been through hell; each in her different way!
Thursday 1:30 p.m. I picked her up from the office & the driver drove to where I informed him before she got in the car.
I'm a loud, childish & clumsy person when I feel like so. Incredibly cold when I feel like so. And can be a pin in the a$$ when I feel like so!
- "Where are you taking me?"
- Smilingly: "None of your business!"
- "O.K.!"
I was hesitant for a long while. Ever since we agreed to lunch out; my mind was between Senses and Chili's. I favored Senses a lot, but considered the possibility of getting bored in her company! So Chili's was it, at least I'll get to meet buddies I like in there! ;).
As the driver parked, she asked: "Are you going to get the box with you?"
"Yes."
"Me too."
We were born in the same day. The boxes had our presents we intended to exchange.
For some reasons, long years have parted and drifted us away of each other.
She had many unpleasant stories to tell.
I've had my share earlier and didn't plan to recall the unlikable memories whatsoever!
20 minutes have passed with her voice only heard in the space.
Manchester United was playing in front of me, I'm a fan and she's getting my spirits down with her talk!
All of a sudden, I started to smile, really smile! For no particular reason, feeling nonchalant & cool!
The good looking Bedouin guy was smiling back & peeking at me! :D
Couldn't help it! Couldn't stop smiling/half laughing! Couldn't stop peeking in return! :D
She noticed what was going on & looked at me in a quiet not-so-good look!
She's got a pastel crystal bracelet & I've got a DKNY t-shirt.
We got back to my home.
In my room, she picked my mobile and remarked: "Nice mobile!"
- "A gift."
- "Men meen?"
- "Someone!"
- "Zogo 7elo!"
- "I know!"
- "So, what's his name?"
- "Meen?"
- "7abeeb algalb!"
- "Mazolla?" acting fool! :P
- "Bala habala!"
- "You've known me for ages, do I look like a girl who has a boyfriend??!"
- "Sure! Enti 5abeesa!"
I looked at my reflection in the mirror with a WTF! look on my face!
- "Do I?!, everybody says I'm a katkoota & baby face! And you say that!! Why?!"
- "Cuz M7d ygdar y3eesh mn '3air 7obb!"

I had many questions in mind.
Is it true that "Out of sight, out of mind?" And who once used to be a really close friend, almost a soul mate could easily get to be a mere person?
Is it true that appearance deceives?
Is it true that "M7d ygdar y3eesh mn '3air 7obb!"?

¶ 4:56 PM 14 Comments