I was tagged by Rebellious Arab Girl. & ProudPali. I have to list 6 things a girl must learn to do and avoid before she turns 18.

1. Enjoy every minute you spend with your family. You would never know where you’d end up.. in what country, or how often you will be visiting. Being a teenager can be hard, there are times when you wouldn’t want to listen to your mom’s advices, or you’d simply feel like locking the door and staying in your room.. but you’d get to realize grown ups are wise, and that those advices are the ones which will get you far away from troubles.

My father in-law once said ‘it needs kids years to get to what their parents have already forgotten‘!!!

2. Learn that there is a right time for everything. Don’t rush it, just live it day by day and enjoy..

Be wild, love life, travel as much as you can, be crazy as much as you want, change your look (hair & piercing), have a hobby (music, dancing, swimming, photography, arts and crafts, anything..) just keep yourself busy, try to let your energy out and make a use of it..

Build strong friendships cause old (school) friends are the ones that would stay there forever and forever..

3. Get the highest marks. Be on the top of the scale ALWAYS. Cause once you are there, you’ll always want to stay there. And you would never settle for less..

4. Watch your weight. Even if this means to do it every month! Food is about getting what you NEED, nothing more.. nothing less. It is the time when you should eat healthy and when the body is responding perfectly. Make sure to get the right share of Fish, Meat, Chicken, MILK and EGGS. Try to avoid sweets and chocolates, once you get used to them you become addicted, and you’ll end up getting pimples and it would be so hard when you want to get rid of all the fat later on.

5. Have as many crushes as you want, but don’t get in anything serious. Don’t fall in love. Cause there is no love at that immature age, you would think it’s love, but later on you’d see how mistaken you were especially when you become more mature and your standards become higher.. your way of thinking would also change, what you would need and want in a partner would no longer be ‘kids talk’, it would be the real thing. Once your emotions are more stable and you know exactly where you are and what you want to be, then you are ready for love.

6. Dream BIG. It is where you want to be and how you see yourself in 10 or 20 years time what really matters. This way you won’t settle for less than what you deserve, and you will always strive to be better, to do better and to excel.

I tag :

Noura’s World, Hayat, Marvin the Martin, My Breathing Space, sam, tinkerbella’s reality

The rules for this tag are:

Post these rules before presenting your list.

List 6 actions or achievements you think every person should accomplish before turning 18.

There are no conditions on what can be included on the list.

At the end of your blog, choose 6 people to get tagged and list their names.

People who are tagged write their own blog entry with their 6 suggestions.

Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged.

I’ve been tagged by the sweet oriental-arabesque

1. What is your middle name?

R.

2. What color pants are you wearing?

Pj’s pants, bright orange with white starts everywhere and pink buttons.

3. What are you listening to now?

Nothing, even if Im home alone Im not a music person. I like the quietness more than anything else.

4. What was the last thing you had to drink?

Breakfast juice.

5. Do you wish on Stars?

Not really.. why would I?!!

6. If you were a crayon what color would you be?

PINK, PINK, PINK.

7. How is the weather today?

it’s sunny and very refreshing.

8. Last person you spoke to on the phone?My adorable mom.

9. Do you like the person that sent this to you?

Very! I love her writings, and there were many times when I read her posts and would be nodding my head. And although I don’t know her personally (only through her writings) I feel that we have a lot in common. I enjoy reading her posts the most. Especially when she writes from the heart.

10. Favorite drink?

Nescafe, Hot choco (as in hot). And Pink 7up as in Cold.

11. Favorite sport?

SWIMMING. of course.

12. Hair Color?

Honestly right now, it’s a MESS!! You can see all the different colors at the same time! It’s a little bit of everything but mainly it’s light (because of Amman’s summer, swimming.. etc), though will make it one color ( brown ) sometime soon.

13. Siblings?

2 beautiful sisters.

14. Favorite month?

June, June, June. It’s the best month of the year. It’s the month I keep waiting for with all the excitement in the world and then when it’s over I start to feel a little bit depressed. But July is not so bad after all.

15. Favorite Food?

Spicy Thai, Chinese, Sushi, Turkish Donner, Tom Yom Ammany noodles, TimTam, and wara’ 3inab.

16. What was the last movie you saw in theaters?

Knocked Up, and tonight we’re going to watch No Reservations.

17. Favorite day of the year?

4th of June & 9th of July.

18. What do you do to vent anger?

I let it out, try to talk to someone who’s willing to listen to everything I say till the end without suggesting any solutions. I like to talk to people who listen when Im angry. Sometimes I write it down or blog it. I rarely keep things inside, because I know if I do, with time It’ll get a 1000 times worse.

19. What was your favorite toy as a child?

Barbie, I used to play with my sister for hours without getting bored. I remember having the Piano as the house, and us fighting over Ken.

20. Summer or winter?

Summer without hesitation. Winter depresses me.

21. Hugs or kisses?

ummm this is a hard one! Depends on the time of the day, the situation, the mood. But all is good .. and they’re inseparable anyway. They should always come together as a package!

22. Car or motorcycle?

Car

23. Chocolate or vanilla?

Choco. Only if it was Choco or caramel, that would be Caramel.

24. Do you want your friends to do this survey(tag)?

I enjoy reading it, and I enjoyed doing it, so why not.

25. Who is most likely to do this survey(tag)?

everyone, but I like reading the ones with some creativity and suspense.

26. Who is least likely to respond?

someone who doesn’t like to be tagged.

27. When was the last time you cried?

Saturday night! After calling my parents.. but no more .. no more!

28. What is under your bed?

Nothing, I hate to have anything under the bed. Ewww!

29. Who is the friend that you have had the longest?

I have 3 close friends. miso, shoush, and ranoush. I’ve known Rana for ages, almost 10 years, and the others for 8.

30. What did you do last night?

had a ‘decision making’ lecture till 9 then walked back home with a friend. Oh now i remember, after that I did some ironing, ate popcorn and donuts and went to sleep.

31. What are you afraid of?

DEATH. To take away those who are close to my heart. Or for my family and friends to get sick.

32. Plain, buttered, or salted popcorn?

Buttered and salted together! Caramel-salted popcorn would be much better though.

33. Favorite car?

My black Tiida with beige leather seats. When I stopped in Dubai on the way here, and even now that Im here, whenever I see a Tiida I can’t but keep staring~!!!

34. Favorite Flower?

I dont’ really like flowers. I don’t know if it’s normal but well it’s not something I ever wanted as a gift. But if I have to, then anything Yellow would be nice.

35. How many keys on your key ring?

Two. One for the first lock, the second for the second lock, linked to the security card that keeps on peeping inside the elevator!

36. How many years at your job?

almost 3. I miss it!

37. What did you do on your last birthday?

Since it was my last birthday back home, my friends arranged the sweetest birthday ever. It was so natural, we had what we call a ’sha67a’ with lots of food.

38. How many states have you lived in?

2 countries. or 2 continents.

39. Did you have fun doing this?

quick. simple. and fun.

40. Who are you going to send this to?
anyone who feel like it…

I have been tagged by Jasmina, and this one is quite different and funny ..

Ok, to make this short and straight to the point, ‘what smells do you really like?’

I like the smell of cleanliness, clean laundry, clean bed cover, clean bed sheets, clean pillow, clean dishes.. it’s always refreshing

I like the smell of a mowed lawn, mixed with some humidity.. it will always remind me of camping in England, where there was nothing but our tents and this smell that will always be related to that day 10 years ago!

I like the smell of mint lemonade
I like the smell of anything new

I like the smell of fruity hair shampoos. The smell would stick to the hair forever.. and it will just be everywhere..

I like the smell of coconut oil! I don’t like coconut, and I can’t stand bounty, but I love the smell of coconut oil.
Maybe it is because this also is related to a certain event.. to precious moments that will never come back again, and even if they do, it would still not feel the same.

I like the smell of hot ‘mana’eesh’… to be more specific not only their smell I like, but Im missing the taste so badly.

I like the smell of fuel!!! I open all the windows in the gas station, close my eyes and enjoy…

I like the smell of bubble gum, especially when it’s original - not fake- the one that makes big bubbles!

I like the smell of ice cream cones, they have this sweet smell that has only one meaning.. get an ice cream scoop now, and most of the times when I get one, it wouldn’t really be for the ice cream but for the cone.

I like the smell of love when it’s in the air.. who doesn’t!!!? Whether it is reflected in two people under an umbrella walking in the rain, or in an old lady sitting in hospital next to her husband’s bed.. holding his hand and giving him love and strength.

The tag is:

1. link to the one who Tagged you2. Type at least 5 Smells you like
3. Tag at least 3 :)

4. Any language :D

5. Photos are an option

Nido, oriental-arabesque, HAYAT
You’re tagged!!! ENJOY.

I was tagged by Manal,

List 10 simple pleasures and the rules are as follows:
1. You have to list exactly 10 points.
2. You have to tag 3 bloggers when you are done.

1. The sea! I love the sea.. I’d spend hours sitting on the beach watching the sunrise or sunset without ever getting bored. The sound of tides is the best music to my ears. The deep sea world just fascinates me.

2. Flying! I enjoy flying, I’ve always wanted to be a pilot. It is one of my- nearly impossible to achieve- dreams. I always make sure not to miss the landing or departing times.. I love the feeling of freedom one can get to experience when flying.

3. My morning nescafe. I always sleep late, even when I plan to sleep early, I’d be sitting in bed reading and end up sleeping late. I can’t remember the last time I slept at 10 or even 11. So my morning nescafe is a MUST. I’d lose all forms of concentration if I don’t have it the minute I get to office.

4. Sleeping while watching TV, or reading. There are times when I sleep and I’d still be holding the book. And wake up, with the right page still opened, just to go back to read again. A quick 5 minutes nap gives me all the energy I need for the rest of the day.
5. Getting prepared for a big outing or a special occasion. I enjoy the fuss it takes to get ready on time, I love chosing what to wear a day earlier (including preparing all the right accessories). The make up and hair part are the ones that I enjoy the most. I enjoy making up my mind on having my hair up or down depending on what Im wearing, or chosing the colors of make up depending on the time of the outing.

6. A dream coming true. I don’t believe in what some people say, ‘you would feel down after you see it happening’. As there will always be new dreams and more dreams,,, and bigger ones!

7. A hot shower after a long tiring day. It’s the only thing that takes away all your aches. It helps you to relax and think clearly.. or not think at all. Takes your minds away from whatever there is that bothers you..

8. The feeling of independence. When I bought my car, I had the greatest feeling ever! When I first started working .. that felt WOW! When I stopped taking money from my dad and started to manage my own spendings.. that felt amazing. When I brought my mom things from my travels, and when I got my dad something from my first salary.. that felt superb.
9. To feel appreciated. There’s nothing nicer than the feeling of being appreciated for what you do.. especially if you’re from ‘the giving type’. I can’t change who I am, simply because this would take away part of who I am. Being with someone who apprecaites your love and give you all the love in return is one of the most precious things.

10. Hearing words that can touch my heart forever. Yesterday night a very dear friend told me, ‘after you leave, I will miss you like no other‘. It made me tearful, but it touched my heart so deeply… Knowing that I make a difference in someone’s life, and I own a little place in people’s hearts make me glow with happiness. Or when a precious cousin once told me, whenever she’s in Dubai’s airport to pick up someone, she’d be remembering the times I was there.. and wishing it was me, coming out with my bags and big shining smile. Those are the kind of words that I treasure forever.

I tag nido, Sam, and Abed Hamdan. Enjoy !!!

1- If there was a fire at your house and you could save only one thing (item) what would that be?

Nothing… I’ve been in a serious car accident three years ago and I know for a fact that when such things happen a person just run to save his life, no matter how smart you think you are! In critical situations and real life your mind wouldn’t function, your whole body would go numb! Nothing would be taken.. this is a fact,,, you’d panic and hardly be able to move.

2- What is the most embarrassing situation you have been in?

Many embarassing situations.. I can’t remember the most embarassing,, I have a very lousy memory, though there’s a fresh one that happened this month with my ‘friend’ who was supposed to be parking her car..

3- If you can do over a part of your life, what will you change?
meeing certain people.. being sincere with those who don’t deserve, trusting those who are unworthy, and having faith in losers..

but when I think of it from a different angle, every part of my life made me who I am today!
Every experience I’ve been through -even if bad- has added a lot to my personality…
Meeting bad people makes us appreciate the good ones.
Going through shitty events makes us enjoy and cherich every single great moment.
Giving to those who don’t deserve makes us more careful in our decisions and the way we deal with different people later on.
Being naiive and making wrong choices at some point helps you to be wiser and more mature.. gets you to put your goals high and to set your dreams.. makes you appreciate the importance of having the right ONE who’d walk with you,,, give you all the support you need to achieve them.

Every painful incident builds a stronger you.

Nothing would be changed.

I now tag whoever feels like being tagged!