Hi all,
today I am at that point of life where I have too much to think of. Having been free all day, I was thinking about my life. I eventually come to the point where I wish I had an eraser and erase some of the more uncomfortable parts of my life, so those bad parts were not affecting me. I wish I could somehow get rid of the bad memories as well. I wish someone were available to come and take away my bad deeds that I have done. I wish I could have a fresh, new start in life. But life does not give us second chances. We have only one life!
Which got me thinking--- do I have any regrets in life? Is there something I have done or said to something which I regret now? Is it ok to have regrets in life? If it is, then I am powerless to go back and change that course of action. I will be stuck for the rest of my life with those regrets. Or is it better to have no regrets and you can accept whatever yuo did or said as something to learn from?
After much thought, I think it better, for me, to not have any regrets. That way I can be at peace in my heart and mind about any unpleasant eventy in my life. I don't think I regret anything in life becuase whatever happens, happens for a reason. It's all about how I perceive the events, and I perceive them as learning lessons. I learn from my mistakes, and as they all say, you can only change for the better as you experience the worse!
Do you think we should have regrets in life?
Mansur
Friday, March 04, 2005
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Do They Think We are Fools?
Hi everyone,,
I have been watching the tv for a while now and when there is nothing on I watch the home shopping network channels, with names like A One shopping! I watch them primarily because they almost always have something new to offer to the gullible public. I see that they have the best juicer, best exercise machine for the stomach, best beds, best barbecue grill and so on and on. What I am beginning to hate now is how the people who come to talk about these products act like as if the public will believe them. We all know these people are actors and they have been asked to act all surprised and gasp in amazement and excitement when the product does its work! I mean, when someone was using the new mop to clean the dirt off the floor, everyone in the audience had their jaws dropping! What is that, man??!! If anything, the least they can do is act surprised normally, not with large mouths openings and over the top excitement. For Heaven's sake, its only a mop. Who do the producers think they are fooling when they sell their products in such ways? Certainly not me!
Mansur
PS Maybe there are some people out there who really believe that what they see on tv must work in real life as well! Maybe thats why these kind of programs continue to run!
I have been watching the tv for a while now and when there is nothing on I watch the home shopping network channels, with names like A One shopping! I watch them primarily because they almost always have something new to offer to the gullible public. I see that they have the best juicer, best exercise machine for the stomach, best beds, best barbecue grill and so on and on. What I am beginning to hate now is how the people who come to talk about these products act like as if the public will believe them. We all know these people are actors and they have been asked to act all surprised and gasp in amazement and excitement when the product does its work! I mean, when someone was using the new mop to clean the dirt off the floor, everyone in the audience had their jaws dropping! What is that, man??!! If anything, the least they can do is act surprised normally, not with large mouths openings and over the top excitement. For Heaven's sake, its only a mop. Who do the producers think they are fooling when they sell their products in such ways? Certainly not me!
Mansur
PS Maybe there are some people out there who really believe that what they see on tv must work in real life as well! Maybe thats why these kind of programs continue to run!
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
The Reality of the Situation...
Hey you all,
my friend and I were discussing reality tv shows. I could not believe how many there are being shown on tv nowadays. I do not know when the whole craze started, but the first reality tv show I watched was Big Brother in the UK back in 2003. I did not like the concept initially-- who wants to see 24 hours some bunch of people put up in a house and see them do odd things? But several of my cousins were watching it and were votnig each week to eliminate the person they did not like. Soon, I got into the rut, and started following it as well, and towards the end I was also voting!
Today there are so many reality based shows: American Idol, Joe Millionaire, For Love or Money, Outback Jack, Shipwrecked, Survivor, Manhhunt, The Casino, The Apprentice, My Big Fat Obnoxiuos Fiance among others.
Now, I do not know why they are so popular, but I think there are two reasons. One is that these people are real people and the viewers can relate to them. I think there is also this tendency for viewers to become voyeuristic- which means they enjoying whats happening in other people's lives. Secondly, there is a game-show aspect of it. The viewers can participate and have a direct say into what should happen next. It's like, you control the show by eliminating the contestants.
I do not how many more such shows will come up but as for now, they seem to be extremely popular. The one I watch though is American Idol, which is primarily because my friend got me into it!
Mansur
my friend and I were discussing reality tv shows. I could not believe how many there are being shown on tv nowadays. I do not know when the whole craze started, but the first reality tv show I watched was Big Brother in the UK back in 2003. I did not like the concept initially-- who wants to see 24 hours some bunch of people put up in a house and see them do odd things? But several of my cousins were watching it and were votnig each week to eliminate the person they did not like. Soon, I got into the rut, and started following it as well, and towards the end I was also voting!
Today there are so many reality based shows: American Idol, Joe Millionaire, For Love or Money, Outback Jack, Shipwrecked, Survivor, Manhhunt, The Casino, The Apprentice, My Big Fat Obnoxiuos Fiance among others.
Now, I do not know why they are so popular, but I think there are two reasons. One is that these people are real people and the viewers can relate to them. I think there is also this tendency for viewers to become voyeuristic- which means they enjoying whats happening in other people's lives. Secondly, there is a game-show aspect of it. The viewers can participate and have a direct say into what should happen next. It's like, you control the show by eliminating the contestants.
I do not how many more such shows will come up but as for now, they seem to be extremely popular. The one I watch though is American Idol, which is primarily because my friend got me into it!
Mansur
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine
Hey friends,
I got George Foreman's Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine-- the baby version. I already grilled hamburger patties, hot dogs and chicken skewers on it. This machine is a grilling machine, and the grills are set at a slope. While the food is being grilled, the excess fat and oil is grilled out and slides down into the collecting tray. So, in other words, the grilled food is drained away of the excess fat. I think its an awesome thing, and sometimes does better cooking than the microwave. Like today, I grilled halloumi (goat) cheese and it was pure delicacy!
Mansur
I got George Foreman's Lean Mean Fat Grilling Machine-- the baby version. I already grilled hamburger patties, hot dogs and chicken skewers on it. This machine is a grilling machine, and the grills are set at a slope. While the food is being grilled, the excess fat and oil is grilled out and slides down into the collecting tray. So, in other words, the grilled food is drained away of the excess fat. I think its an awesome thing, and sometimes does better cooking than the microwave. Like today, I grilled halloumi (goat) cheese and it was pure delicacy!
Mansur
Monday, February 28, 2005
Claustrophobia
Hey guys,
I was in my building elevator today and a previous memory came to my mind. It was a time when I was with my brother and friend in Baha and we got stuck in the elevator of this empty hotel which used to be a hospital. I was so scared, primarily because I thought we were going to plummet to the ground floor. I was also scared because I have claustrophobia, which means that I am scared of going into closed, small, tiny spaces. I was scared at that time because I thought I would be stuck in the elevator forever!
I dont really know where this phobia came from, but it exists, and sometimes I have really bad dreams of being buried alive in a grave or a coffin and I am screaming my lungs out and no can hear me. I hate it so much when I am lying in the open grave and I see everyone standing six feet above me, looking down on me, and I am screaming my soul out and all they can see is a dead me. Man, I get so scared.
Anytime I am in an elevator, or going through a small tunnel or a narrow passageway, I get scared. I feel like I will be trapped and will not have air to breathe.
Man, its scary if you think about it.
Mansur
I was in my building elevator today and a previous memory came to my mind. It was a time when I was with my brother and friend in Baha and we got stuck in the elevator of this empty hotel which used to be a hospital. I was so scared, primarily because I thought we were going to plummet to the ground floor. I was also scared because I have claustrophobia, which means that I am scared of going into closed, small, tiny spaces. I was scared at that time because I thought I would be stuck in the elevator forever!
I dont really know where this phobia came from, but it exists, and sometimes I have really bad dreams of being buried alive in a grave or a coffin and I am screaming my lungs out and no can hear me. I hate it so much when I am lying in the open grave and I see everyone standing six feet above me, looking down on me, and I am screaming my soul out and all they can see is a dead me. Man, I get so scared.
Anytime I am in an elevator, or going through a small tunnel or a narrow passageway, I get scared. I feel like I will be trapped and will not have air to breathe.
Man, its scary if you think about it.
Mansur
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
The Pinky Finger
Hey everyone,
you have to help me guys. I see a lot of guys here in Dubai and Saudi who let the nail grow on their pinky finger, which is the smallest finger on their right hand! Does that mean anything? Are they trying to get a message across? I had a meeting with someone today and he had a grown fingernail on his small finger and I so wanted to ask him but did not. Please help me!
Mansur
you have to help me guys. I see a lot of guys here in Dubai and Saudi who let the nail grow on their pinky finger, which is the smallest finger on their right hand! Does that mean anything? Are they trying to get a message across? I had a meeting with someone today and he had a grown fingernail on his small finger and I so wanted to ask him but did not. Please help me!
Mansur
Saturday, February 19, 2005
Alone at the Shopping Mall
Hey everyone,
I remember one time I was at a shopping mall in Jeddah with my family and we were one of the last ones to leave. Since the food court is opened longer than the shops we were hanging out there. The path we took to walk back to the main entrance was an awesome one. Why? Becuase we were literally the only ones there and all the shops were closed. There was that eerie feeling that there could be a mad-man at the next corner, or some wild beast following us. However, the experience of being the only one at a three level mall was somewhat exciting. I wished I could have run off and spent the night alone at the mall. Would I be scared? What if there were some wild people on the loose there? Wait a minute! There is a movie based on the premise! Dawn of the Dead! But what would be exciting is that if I were there alone in the mall and I could make use of the all the shops-- hang out at the electronics store, watch TV in their home theatre display case, try out the new clothes, eat at the food court, play endless video games, sleep on the bed at the furniture shops-- maybe there should be a reality game show based at the shopping mall!
Anyways, I am out of here,
Mansur
I remember one time I was at a shopping mall in Jeddah with my family and we were one of the last ones to leave. Since the food court is opened longer than the shops we were hanging out there. The path we took to walk back to the main entrance was an awesome one. Why? Becuase we were literally the only ones there and all the shops were closed. There was that eerie feeling that there could be a mad-man at the next corner, or some wild beast following us. However, the experience of being the only one at a three level mall was somewhat exciting. I wished I could have run off and spent the night alone at the mall. Would I be scared? What if there were some wild people on the loose there? Wait a minute! There is a movie based on the premise! Dawn of the Dead! But what would be exciting is that if I were there alone in the mall and I could make use of the all the shops-- hang out at the electronics store, watch TV in their home theatre display case, try out the new clothes, eat at the food court, play endless video games, sleep on the bed at the furniture shops-- maybe there should be a reality game show based at the shopping mall!
Anyways, I am out of here,
Mansur
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Great Reasons to be a Guy!
GREAT REASONS TO BE A GUY!
-- see if you girls can beat this!
-- Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
-- You know stuff about tanks.
-- A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
-- You can open all of your own jars.
-- Dry cleaners and hair cutters don't rob you blind.
-- You can go to the bathroom without a support group.
-- You don't have to learn to spell a new last name.
-- Wedding plans take care of themselves.
-- Your underwear is $10 for a three-pack.
-- If you are 34 and single, nobody notices.
-- You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger's seat.
-- Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
-- You don't have to clean your apartment if the meter reader is coming.
-- Gray hair and wrinkles only add character.
-- Wedding dress -- $2,000. Tuxedo rental -- 75 bucks.
-- You can drop by to see a friend without having to bring a little gift.
-- If another guy shows up at the party in the same outfit, you just might become lifelong friends.
-- You are not expected to know the names of more than five colors.
-- You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
-- You almost never have strap problems in public.
-- You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
-- The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
-- You don't have to shave below your neck.
-- Your belly usually hides your big hips.
-- One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons.
-- You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife.
-- Christmas shopping can be accomplished for 25 relatives, on December 24th, in 45 minutes.
I am sure there are 100s of other great reasons. Guys, if you know anymore, leave your ideas here by clicking the comments button right below here. Gals, if you know of situation of where you'd rather be a guy, you know where the comment button is!
Have an awesome day!
Mansur
-- see if you girls can beat this!
-- Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat.
-- You know stuff about tanks.
-- A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase.
-- You can open all of your own jars.
-- Dry cleaners and hair cutters don't rob you blind.
-- You can go to the bathroom without a support group.
-- You don't have to learn to spell a new last name.
-- Wedding plans take care of themselves.
-- Your underwear is $10 for a three-pack.
-- If you are 34 and single, nobody notices.
-- You can quietly enjoy a car ride from the passenger's seat.
-- Three pairs of shoes are more than enough.
-- You don't have to clean your apartment if the meter reader is coming.
-- Gray hair and wrinkles only add character.
-- Wedding dress -- $2,000. Tuxedo rental -- 75 bucks.
-- You can drop by to see a friend without having to bring a little gift.
-- If another guy shows up at the party in the same outfit, you just might become lifelong friends.
-- You are not expected to know the names of more than five colors.
-- You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt.
-- You almost never have strap problems in public.
-- You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes.
-- The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades.
-- You don't have to shave below your neck.
-- Your belly usually hides your big hips.
-- One wallet and one pair of shoes, one color, all seasons.
-- You can "do" your nails with a pocketknife.
-- Christmas shopping can be accomplished for 25 relatives, on December 24th, in 45 minutes.
I am sure there are 100s of other great reasons. Guys, if you know anymore, leave your ideas here by clicking the comments button right below here. Gals, if you know of situation of where you'd rather be a guy, you know where the comment button is!
Have an awesome day!
Mansur
Monday, February 14, 2005
Delicious...
Hey all,
Have you ever noticed how in the cooking programs shown on tv, every single time someone who has a taste of the dish made, goes: "mmmm-hmmm, delicious" without even swallowing the first bite. Its like you have to say that the dish is delicious. Have you ever heard someone say: well, the dish is not tasty! The typical positive reaction of people tasting the food is annoying me!
Mansur
Have you ever noticed how in the cooking programs shown on tv, every single time someone who has a taste of the dish made, goes: "mmmm-hmmm, delicious" without even swallowing the first bite. Its like you have to say that the dish is delicious. Have you ever heard someone say: well, the dish is not tasty! The typical positive reaction of people tasting the food is annoying me!
Mansur
Conspiracy Theory....?
Hey everyone,
Check this out! I accidentally typed in the wrong address of my blog address and I was led to this site of Mega Bible Studies. I thought it was a mistake, and I tried doing it several times, and it still leads me there. It is when I type B L O G P S O T, where I accidentally type "p" before "s" in the "spot" address. Check it out. Is it some kind of conspiracy theory? Surprisingly the site was accessible in Saudi as well!
Mansur
Check this out! I accidentally typed in the wrong address of my blog address and I was led to this site of Mega Bible Studies. I thought it was a mistake, and I tried doing it several times, and it still leads me there. It is when I type B L O G P S O T, where I accidentally type "p" before "s" in the "spot" address. Check it out. Is it some kind of conspiracy theory? Surprisingly the site was accessible in Saudi as well!
Mansur
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