Thursday, September 11, 2008

Randomer than random

Ramadan, the guest that comes to visit us once a year only to leave us too soon.
Taraweeh prayer, shoulder to shoulder we stand in prayer, unfamiliar people become familiar by the end of the month, walking to the mosque becomes my favourite walk.

Sure there is no mention in our religion that prohibits non Muslims to eat, drink or smoke during our holy month, our country put this rule, not sure if it is right, but after seeing a man with a bottle of coke in one hand and a cigarette in another, sitting in the passenger seat of the car next to me, staring at me in the face and giving a daring smile, is why I believe that this law was not a total mistake. Some are just inconsiderate; some go out of their way just to be rude.

What's with the double Decker on top of the local ladies head. Do they honestly think its an attractive sight?!! What's wrong with the lazy awkward walk, the floppy hand and the facial indifference? Sometimes I get this urge of just pushing them to walk faster.

What's with our people, slipping words/sentences in English while speaking Arabic. I am yet to find an non-Arab do that! To some, it is a sign of being modern.

It is getting crazy over here....somebody do something...

3 comments:

rosh said...

"It is getting crazy over here....somebody do something... "

You are not the only one who feels this way. Hang in there, try and ride the storm - it shall die down, in the near future, if not quicker. However what native folks, like you can do to help, is get out there and mingle with those expat folks, spesh the new ones - take them into your ways of life, introduce your cutlure and befriend them. If not all, most of them shall see things from your perspective - and help adopt better to ways of life in your country as per your customs and culture, well at least for the most part.

Good luck.

Someone in Al Ain said...

What's with our people, slipping words/sentences in English while speaking Arabic. I am yet to find an non-Arab do that! To some, it is a sign of being modern.


they think it is a way of styleand being cool!!!

Emaratiyah said...

Hi Rosh, good thoughts, tried some of your suggestion, more criticism and no appreciation...
They actually expect us to take on their culture and get used to their ways if they want us to get along..and if the country wants them to stay.

SIAA: style and being cool is what some really think of it..i think it is embarrasing..who does that? by the way LOVE your photos.you are a talented young man.