People,
A whole lot has happened since I wrote properly in this space. In fact, so much has happened that I don’t think I’m the same person anymore. Fortunately for you though, I don’t feel the need to share the minutiae of my drama-drenched life. One day all that will go in a book, and if you buy it, you will be privy to the details of the struggle and whatever follows it.
To make a long story short, I am now in New York. I got here just a couple of days before election day and will be staying until mid January. So, to the three readers I have, if you happen to be in New York and want to meet up, drop me a line so we can arrange something.
That said, it is exciting to be back in New York! I was supposed to visit in the summer but that didn’t work out due to some obstacles in the form of people, but now things worked themselves out in the oddest way, and I got shipped off here against all expectations.
I am still in a state of wide-eyed disbelief; I wake up in the morning and look out the window and puzzle over how strange life is, how surprise-laden it can be. To me, it has been nothing short of miserable for the past year, miserable and lonely and full of conflict. A change was welcome, and it came at a high price. I had to drop the semester, halt my Italian classes, risk losing my job, and say goodbye to loved ones for a generous period of time. I had to put some distance between myself and the fights, and the Atlantic seemed like enough distance.
I am off now to savor my newly-regained, uncensored sanity. That ought to be fun! Woohoo!
Hello! So you never gave a real reason why you are in New York for 2.5 months. Hmm.
Have Fun :)
3 readers only ? Why do i read this line all the time in many blogs?
anyways,
enjoy your stay there!
keep blogging.
Buy the book, Rebellious Arab Girl.
Yazan, it’s a cliché, supposed to indicate modesty or to save one’s face when nobody actually bothers to comment. In this particular case though, it just might be true. (Three readers, three comments, you see?)…Ah, the irony of it all!
Tololy, I have been praying for you. It is SO hard to be a female change agent in this culture (even if it is just for the right to chart your own course!). That may not even be it, bas hayk, for what it’s worth, you were often on my heart.
Have fun in NY! Not toooooo much fun. Can’t imagine a wilder place to be for this election!!!
And, enjoy the space. :) I like this new space, btw, too
Good to see you alive and well. Welcome to your new life and hope all the best to you
Tololy,
Don’t be fooled by the balmy weather, the operative words in NY for the next two to three months are “thermal” and “fleece”. Stock up on those and you shall be fine. Best regards
Have fun Tololy! Take care of yourself and do keep in touch – we must talk!
Three cheers for Tololy!
Hey! long time no…read? anyways, live it up girl and keep blogging.
good luck in whatever you’re doing, if you come to arizona (in what’s usually a short 6-hour flight) lemme know
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Good luck Tol, I’ll start writing the list of things I want from there, lemme know wn u r coming back :P
Have a great time in NYC. I hope you find whatever it is that you’re looking for.
By the way, I love the new look!
cool new site,very relaxing to use!
so now you’re saying drop me a line and we’ll meet up! when you’re oceans away! but when you were 10 min away…Grrrrr :P
make the best out of your time there lady!
Hi! enjoy vibrant NYC and absorb the literal and metaphorical winds of change of the season! ciao
Have fun and keep notes :)
(’Grow up tag free’? Love it!)
WOW!
Enjoy your break at NY, sometimes you need to be away to be yourself again!
I’ve enjoyed your blog for a while now. Hope you come back soon and enjoy your well-deserved break.
Im just glad you’re back no matter what country you are in…
:)
All this time and no updates, eh? What are you up to? :P
The decent and good American majority have delivered their verdict as expected and choose OBAMA. Congrats Graig
Good luck