In my 20th BD...I shared the following day with

The following day was as important to me as my BD! In it was the BD of two teachers who I know very well. Mr. D, my Irish Uncle, and the Invisible teacher, who don’t want people to know about his BD. I spent the night of my BD warping the gifts for them which I am not good at.

In the morning I went to see the invisible teacher and gave him his present and he was so delighted. The same goes for Mr. D, he was so happy about the gift I brought him. Seeing them smiling like that in their BDs was all I wanted. I asked both of them to have coffee with me in the following day. Mr. D did not know that I was inviting the invisible teacher and the same goes for the invisible teacher.


In Wednesday, they actually joined me. Both of them were so happy about the surprise. Mr. A joined us as he is Mr. D’s close friend. We had a laugh and a chat. It was just amazing. Those three did not stop teasing each other and teasing me; I am really easy to tease. Ms. P and Ms. J joined us for couple of moments. Mr. S crossed by and teased as usual. I was so pleased seeing the BD boys happy made me really happy. I just love to see people gather and have fun.

It was a very pleasant BD and that week was a one to remember. I was above the clouds, and there are a lot of work waiting for me after that week. The thing is that I am creating more memories in ZU with passing days…

In my 20th BD...A surprise in the bus

I walked normally to the bus and when I reached the door…I stopped. I saw my friends looking at me and asking me to quickly enter the bus. I was not sure what was going on “Take off your sunglasses! You cant see like this” a girl said and I looked at them! I saw balloons! But was not sure about what was exactly going on.

I entered to see 10 of my friends, who I share the bus with, smiling at me! Then the lights went on by the bus driver! They sang the birthday song for me and kissed me on my cheek one after another! I was so happy but did not believe it was true! I mean it was too good to be true. They played a birthday song as well after they finished singing! They give me presents as well! They took pictures and videoed causing me to think that I am some kind of celebrity.

I felt at those very moments that I have people who really cares for me, loves me and wants me to be happy. When they asked me what I wish for my BD I said “I wish that people who cares for me may stay always happy and people who I love and loves me to stay with me forever”

During the trip to UAQ, we sang, chatted, laughed and shared some old memories. Then it started raining! It was the first time I see rain this season. It was a perfect birthday…I was so happy and reached home still not believing what happened…it was amazing and the girls made it so special. Thank you girls so much! And thanks to every single person who made me laugh in my 20th BD.

In my 20th BD...People who made me smile

“I am going to be 20 soon! I wonder what I have been doing during the last 20 years of my life. And what is going to happen when I turn double that age! A lot of things would have been changed!” those ideas occupied my mind before my BD and I had a feeling it would be a special one as it would be my 20th BD in the 20th of Nov.

The first good sign was given by my band Westlife. They were planning to release their 8th album, which is my favorite lucky number, in my BD! And they actually did it! I can’t wait to get my hands on that Album.

Monday, November 20, 2006 was the day I turned 20! By the mid-night, couple of close people messaged me including my sis! In that morning, I wore violet and purple like last year besides brown contact lenses for the first time! Some of my friends in the bus congratulated me while others, who I expected them to say something, did not actually they were planning something but I was not sure what it was.

On campus, I was really cheerful, saying hi to everyone and being simply happy! My friends loved my new look I mean with the lenses and all. Whenever anyone ask “How are you?” I reply “I’m 20”

I felt kinda bored later so I went to see Mr. D. I was planning to give him a hard time and ask him if he needs my help with presentations again, but none of that happened because he remembered my BD! I was so touched and happy. He sang the BD song with Mr. P.D. causing Mr. K who was nearby to wonder what was going on. Mr. D told whoever was around us that it was my BD so thanks to him many people knew.

I reached my English class that afternoon to see Ms. P, who knew about my BD from Mr. D, talking with Mr. St my English teacher. Once she saw me “Did you know that student’s BD is today?” I have never seen Mr. St look so shocked as he was at that moment. In class, he told the girls about it after asking my permission…

I thought that my BD ended once I left the campus but something big was waiting for me.

A Trip on the Weekend!

That previous weekend was really long! The 2 original days with the ILD, I wished if I could go to the university in that day but UAQ girls did not go so there was no possibility for me to be there. I was asking my dad to allow me to go out but he said that I should stay at home and rest.

But when Saturday arrived, I did not stop nagging on dad to allow me to go out. My bro M was free so he said that he can take me out! And that what happened! First we went to visit granny in the hospital and had a nice chit chat with her. I am expecting her at home this week with God’s well.

Around 5:30 pm we moved. I was planning to go to Ajman city center to buy presents for some male teachers who there birthdays are next week. Once we reached the center bro said “Why don’t we go to Mega-Mall” and since it’s a mall, I did not say no! Before we reached it, M bought some video games as always. He changed his mind later so we did not go to the mall but to the Central Market in Sharjah! My favorite place for shopping and spending money.

M was looking for some stuff and he shortly found them. I was looking in and outsides many men’s shops but could not find anything. But after struggling for 1 hour and a half, I found some presents and M helped me to pick them. Its really really hard to find presents for men! I mean they are really limited! Ah well…

M then decided to visit his Japanese friend! I was so happy as I did not see that boy for a while and I missed seeing his mom! We went to their apartment and I found out that bro bought some stuff from the Central Market for the boy! We knocked in there door and it was 7:30 pm but no one answered. After moments, the little Japanese boy opened the door for us. He was in his pajamas and we were SHOCKED! We did not say much. Bro gave him the presents and we apologized for coming at that time. He was kind and did not say anything…I wished to see his mom but did not get the chance so maybe next time.

We bought dinner and went back home….it was a very nice trip with M and I ! I wished if my little bro was with us but he had an exam to study for.

A Dream about the TOEFL!

Its been a very long time since I had a dream about the TOEFL exam. But in the weekend I had this weird dream about that exam. I think that that happened because my dad cant stop talking about it. He thinks more about my little brother who is going to finish high school this year with God’s well. Dad doesn’t want my bro to suffer because of it so he is moving into actions from now.

I was on an auditorium waiting patiently for students and teachers to arrive. The thing is that I was in the HCT in Dubai! For that there were boys around. Everyone was seated but the policy was that we should pay after we set. When the girl came to take the money from me I figured out that I did not have enough! I panicked and did not know what to do…

Then an unpleasant woman came to me after she knew that I did not have enough cash. She said “You deserve what is happening to you! That’s a very good lesson and besides you don’t study at all for this exam and there is no point of taking it” I was frustrated, I knew that I was wrong by forgetting my money but she had no right to say more!

I stood up and walked to the door when one of the female organizers called my name. she said “Its ok! You can call and ask someone to bring you the money” …at that time I did not care about taking the TOEFL exam, what kept ringing in my head was the cruel words from that lady. So I went back and shouted at the lady “Hey! Who gave you the right to talk to me like that! I forgot my money and that was it! You have no right to say that I don’t study for this exam! This exam does not matter to me; I already took it and passed it. But here today I am taking it again to see how will I do!” the unpleasant lady looked shocked and did not answer me. Then I said some words to encourage the students…not sure if I took the exam or not.

Weird huh? All my dreams are ….maybe because I wish if I can take the TOEFL again but I promised myself not to take it unless all my close friends passes it.

Westlife - Uptown Girl


For two weeks, I am keeping a close attention to my favorite band Westlife! Its because they are releasing their 8th album "The Love Album" next week..its always my favorite time of the year when I cant wait for their new album...and also I have been listening and watching thier old songs and this one "Uptown Girl", which they prefurmed live, is one of my favorites

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Chapter 3: Lunch with not only one or two but three teachers!

I was excited to have lunch with Mr. K as it was the first time for me to have lunch with him. When it was around 12 o’clock, I told my friends that I am going to have lunch with Mr. K and they should not call me unless its necessary because they enjoy bugging me when they know that I am with a teacher.

I met him in the cafeteria and he bought me lunch. It took us forever to find a place to set in. We chatted for a while about the presentation I did and he said that I can put things like: I know how to do and teach doing presentations on my CV. I never thought about it as a skill which I can write down in my CV so thanks again Mr. K.

My friend suddenly missed call and he noticed that “Is it because you are having lunch with a teacher?” he said “They are just teasing” I replied. While we were going on with our talks, Mr. Sn joined us! And in this moment my friend miss called again “And they are two teachers now” Mr. K said. We had a chat for a while and I suddenly saw Mr. Sn waving to someone to join us. I looked back to see Mr. Dn coming our way! I looked shocked and Mr. K said laughing out loud “Now they are three teachers!”

The four of us had long friendly conversations about many stuff, they got to know me better as I told them more about my Dad, my brother who is in the AUS and how I joined the university thanks to my father. More than that, I got to know their latest news and about their past with teaching. I told them after lunch that I will get lectures afterwards from students about my attitude…whatever I am so used to it.

In Thursday, my heart ached going to the economic exam. It was not easy at all and I don’t know what exactly I will be getting in it…the thing is that I am doing my best but sometime doing your best is not really enough.

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Chapter 2: I felt like fainting

In the first three days of that week, I only slept for 6 hours! It affected me badly in the English exam in Monday as I had no idea what I was writing. In Tuesday while I was walking to my accounting class, I started to feel like I am going to fall at any second. When I finally reached the class, I told Mr. Kt that I cant attend the class and about the reasons .. then went to a quiet place and took a nap. The worse thing is that I had an exam at 2 pm that day and I had no idea how I would possibly take it.

I attended the media class and I wished that I did not; I was walking like a zombie on my way to the global class to take the exam. I did take it but I don’t know exactly what I wrote…I was so sorry that I won’t be able to go to my Islamic class so I emailed my teacher and asked him to excuse me.

When I went back home, I was thinking not to go to the university in the next day but then I remembered that Mr. K is expecting me to have lunch with him the following day as a reward for doing the presentation. I think that thinking like that is what helped me to sleep for 6 hours that night!

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Chapter 1: Coffee with Mr. G, Presenting for Mr. K

Such an interesting busy week I had after Eid! The thing which was bothering me since it began was the Economic exam in Thursday, the English exam on Monday and the global exam on Tuesday. If I am to pass economic, I will make a party or something related!! It’s the most annoying subject I have ever studied!

Sunday was busy … after having my Accounting class, I had plans to meet my ex teacher Mr. G in the coffee shop. I was shocked to see him there before me, I felt ashamed of myself, I invited him and that means that I should be there before him. We had coffee, Mr. S, my English teacher, and another female teacher, who I am dying to know who she was, joined us! We had conversations about a lot of things music, TV shows, Mr. S’s weird TV programs and many others.

Mr. G and I then left as I wanted to see Mr. K to show him the presentation which he wants me to do for his class, and Mr. G was expecting some students to visit. When I went to Mr. K`s office, I did not find him there and in seconds I felt like fainting. I don’t know how I reached Mr. G’s office… opened the door without knocking and said something…. I told him that I am about to faint. He offered me a seat and asked what was wrong and what I do in those situations. After resting for a while I went to see Mr. K who knew that I was around. I was feeling much better, thanks to Mr. G. Mr. K and I discussed what I can do for his class and I prepared myself for 12 o’clock.

Mr. K’s class was quiet in the beginning and I hoped to grab their attention. My presentation was as usual about “My life in ZU”. I enjoyed doing it and I felt like I can really help those students. After I finished I said to Mr. K commenting jokily about me doing presentations for the ELC teachers’ classes “Mr. D told Mr. Tn and Mr. Tn told you, I am wondering who you are going to tell?” he said “I know that some teachers are interested!”…I was stunned but happy, I don’t have problem with that any ways, its always my pleasure.