I have a new user song/theme song. It's fucking perfect!
Now I've told you all driving here is absurd and makes me want to vomit. Here's video for you. This is the kind of shit I deal with on the roads.
If the driving isn't enough to get you killed you can always try this brilliant sport!
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09/13/2007 14:41 #41077
death wishCategory: potpourri
09/12/2007 10:38 #41060
this is where i liveCategory: about doha
I just got the link for a youtube video that some students from VCUQ made about Education City. I invite you on a scerene google earth journey to my home. You'll be taken on a tour of the entire campus. If you watch the clock, at 2min36sec you will approach a building...this is where I live! Bottom floor, windows on the right :)
ladycroft - 09/13/07 17:10
my job - i wanted international experience.
my job - i wanted international experience.
lizabeth - 09/12/07 14:46
Whoa, that was pretty neat. I think I would freak out living amongst that much sand, though.
I know you have probably said, but since I am sort of new to the site (or at least new to reading anyone's journal but (e:carolinian)'s), why are you in Qatar, anyway?
Whoa, that was pretty neat. I think I would freak out living amongst that much sand, though.
I know you have probably said, but since I am sort of new to the site (or at least new to reading anyone's journal but (e:carolinian)'s), why are you in Qatar, anyway?
09/11/2007 05:00 #41047
ramadan approachesCategory: about doha
Ramadan will start within a few days. I guess Muslim scholars are still observing the moon to decide the official start date. It should be either Thursday or Friday. It's going to be an interesting month. Here is the warning e-mail I got from the US Embassy:
[box]Muslims are required to fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan. As such, it is illegal in Qatar to eat, drink (even water), or smoke in public during fasting hours, approximately 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This includes inside motor vehicles. Official times for sunrise and sunset will be announced in local newspapers. If Muslims are present in the work place, they expect non-Muslims to respect their fasting and not eat, drink, or smoke in front of them, or to prepare food that they can smell or see.
As it is illegal to serve food or drink during fasting hours, restaurants will be closed during daylight hours. Restaurants will begin serving food at sundown, but expect them to be crowded, especially during Iftar, the first meal immediately after sunset.
Please avoid driving in the hour immediately before sunset. One should be extra alert at this time, as many Muslims will be rushing to family member's or friend's home or a restaurant to break their fast. Many accidents occur at this time, some very serious.[/box]
Yah, so I'm pretty excited about the potential to FORGET during this month long holiday and get arrested for drinking water in my car. Wouldn't that be some shit. I'm sure it would make a great chapter in my book.
[box]Muslims are required to fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan. As such, it is illegal in Qatar to eat, drink (even water), or smoke in public during fasting hours, approximately 5:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This includes inside motor vehicles. Official times for sunrise and sunset will be announced in local newspapers. If Muslims are present in the work place, they expect non-Muslims to respect their fasting and not eat, drink, or smoke in front of them, or to prepare food that they can smell or see.
As it is illegal to serve food or drink during fasting hours, restaurants will be closed during daylight hours. Restaurants will begin serving food at sundown, but expect them to be crowded, especially during Iftar, the first meal immediately after sunset.
Please avoid driving in the hour immediately before sunset. One should be extra alert at this time, as many Muslims will be rushing to family member's or friend's home or a restaurant to break their fast. Many accidents occur at this time, some very serious.[/box]
Yah, so I'm pretty excited about the potential to FORGET during this month long holiday and get arrested for drinking water in my car. Wouldn't that be some shit. I'm sure it would make a great chapter in my book.
fellyconnelly - 09/12/07 15:16
that is very interesting indeed. can you, for example, run into a private restroom/closet/dark corner/private home and gulp water during the day?
that is very interesting indeed. can you, for example, run into a private restroom/closet/dark corner/private home and gulp water during the day?
drew - 09/11/07 21:19
We had muslim neighbors/friends when we lived in Pittsburgh and we loved Ramadan, because during Ramadan they were required to be hospitable, and they took that seriously.
They took it so seriously that they chased us down to give us hummus. They insisted that we help them break the fast nearly every night. It was awesome.
We had muslim neighbors/friends when we lived in Pittsburgh and we loved Ramadan, because during Ramadan they were required to be hospitable, and they took that seriously.
They took it so seriously that they chased us down to give us hummus. They insisted that we help them break the fast nearly every night. It was awesome.
jenks - 09/11/07 19:14
My chief resident a couple years ago was muslim, and it took me a few days to figure out why we could never eat dinner until 6:47 (or whatever time he told us)- but that he wanted food, and lots of it, right that minute. Til I realized it was ramadan and that was sunset.
Never thought of the car accident risk though- yikes!
I think they need to make you a smell-proof non-muslim break room where you can go eat lunch and they don't have to see it. ;)
My chief resident a couple years ago was muslim, and it took me a few days to figure out why we could never eat dinner until 6:47 (or whatever time he told us)- but that he wanted food, and lots of it, right that minute. Til I realized it was ramadan and that was sunset.
Never thought of the car accident risk though- yikes!
I think they need to make you a smell-proof non-muslim break room where you can go eat lunch and they don't have to see it. ;)
theecarey - 09/11/07 12:01
yeh, if we are going to be busted for illegal activity, it is *not*, of all things, going to be for sipping water on a 100+ degree day!
Its great that you are experiencing these things. Experience is everything..
yeh, if we are going to be busted for illegal activity, it is *not*, of all things, going to be for sipping water on a 100+ degree day!
Its great that you are experiencing these things. Experience is everything..
leetee - 09/11/07 09:25
Wow... interesting. So, they go by the "we can't do it so you can't too" rule, huh? Although i respect Ramadan, i might have trouble with the rules... this girl needs FOOD...
Wow... interesting. So, they go by the "we can't do it so you can't too" rule, huh? Although i respect Ramadan, i might have trouble with the rules... this girl needs FOOD...
09/08/2007 04:52 #40999
dysmenorrheaCategory: potpourri
(this one says it all)
BUT IT'S THE BRUTAL PRICE YOU PAY TO AVOID THIS ONE!!
tinypliny - 09/09/07 14:28
Love the "little missed period" cartoon. :) Cute.
Love the "little missed period" cartoon. :) Cute.
lauren - 09/08/07 12:30
hah hah hah!!! perfect!
hah hah hah!!! perfect!
fellyconnelly - 09/08/07 09:33
hahahahaha these area amazing!
hahahahaha these area amazing!
09/07/2007 09:15 #40982
mexican fiestaCategory: birthdays
I want to say thank you again to those of you that remember my birthday. It really meant a lot to get your messages while I'm so far away. My little get together just wasn't the same without you all.
I did get a unexpected treat. The author I previously mentioned just happened to be in the office at the moment they decided to surprise me with song and cake. Being the birthday girl and all, I felt brave enough to ask for a photo with her. She's a very shy woman and at first declined but then agreed since it was my brithday. It will make a nice compliment to my signed book :)
After working all day I headed over to my aunt and uncle's place to prepare dinner. Fajitas, pinto beans, 7 layer dip, beer and margaritas. It was tasty. Finished with sweet red velvet cake. Yum.
Me on my 2nd birthday
30 years later
with Marguerite
party folks
party hair (i tried lilho)
it was almost 100 degrees at 1am!
i missed you all, muah!
I did get a unexpected treat. The author I previously mentioned just happened to be in the office at the moment they decided to surprise me with song and cake. Being the birthday girl and all, I felt brave enough to ask for a photo with her. She's a very shy woman and at first declined but then agreed since it was my brithday. It will make a nice compliment to my signed book :)
After working all day I headed over to my aunt and uncle's place to prepare dinner. Fajitas, pinto beans, 7 layer dip, beer and margaritas. It was tasty. Finished with sweet red velvet cake. Yum.
Me on my 2nd birthday
30 years later
with Marguerite
party folks
party hair (i tried lilho)
it was almost 100 degrees at 1am!
i missed you all, muah!
lilho - 09/08/07 00:34
awww. you look pretty! makes me feel sad, because ive made some friends here-but it just aint the same. and i swear if i wasnt so tired from work and school, id cry. but im too busy for that!
awww. you look pretty! makes me feel sad, because ive made some friends here-but it just aint the same. and i swear if i wasnt so tired from work and school, id cry. but im too busy for that!
metalpeter - 09/07/07 18:50
What I want to say was just said by the two people before me. As I scrolled down I just saw the knife and then saw that cake. The last picture if I didn't see it here I wouldn't know that was you. I don't know as I've seen you that dressed up and the lighting might be a factor to. I agree with (e:jenks) that you should get that framed it is a great looking picture. Glad you had a good time for your birthday.
What I want to say was just said by the two people before me. As I scrolled down I just saw the knife and then saw that cake. The last picture if I didn't see it here I wouldn't know that was you. I don't know as I've seen you that dressed up and the lighting might be a factor to. I agree with (e:jenks) that you should get that framed it is a great looking picture. Glad you had a good time for your birthday.
jenks - 09/07/07 14:59
That last pic is frame-worthy! :)
Glad you had a nice bday, even if it was a little nontraditional. :)
That last pic is frame-worthy! :)
Glad you had a nice bday, even if it was a little nontraditional. :)
libertad - 09/07/07 09:27
You look scary with that knife. Especially cause my monitor is small and I didn't see the cake right away. Glad you had a good one!
You look scary with that knife. Especially cause my monitor is small and I didn't see the cake right away. Glad you had a good one!
Yikes, their "sandals" must get insanely hot with all the friction. It's a wonder their robes didn't catch fire. As I watched, I was in constant dread of the moment when their robes would get caught in the wheels, and they would just be smashed by their own car or a passing car. Scary and totally whacked.
Maybe this is why they are spinning out of control? :::link:::
bizarre! It looks like people were taken out in that first video. Seriously, those are just sandals in the second? wow.
I love the video in prior post too. Its neat to see where you live- and literally where you live, haha your apartment made it in the video!
HAHAHAHAHA
I was going to say that it looks like they have been watching to much "Fast and the Furious" that is insane and very dangerous that second one is out there to. This is going to sound bad but I thought only Americans where dumb and crazy enough to try stunts like that on an open road. I have heard of a new car sport that I wonder if they do over where you are. The best way I can explain it people drive there cars and then hop out and then they get back in and often people hop out then get run over by their own moving car. In any event thanks for posting the videos.
1. just about
2. yes, they are failed drifting attempts
3. nope, just regular old sandals
jesus...
1: is every car in doha silver or white?
2: are they spinning out like that on PURPOSE?!
3: are they wearing roller skates in that second one??