Monday, August 21, 2006

Highlights of the week...

Well not much has been going on. Well actually somehow a lot has been going on. It is weird. I have been going out like once or twice a day everyday and I still feel like nothing is going on. Maybe nothing blog worthy... but definitely some kick ass times!!
I am having fun. It is great to reconnect with old friends.
I am also full force in the job hunt. I am actually trying to get my friends to pimp me out to their places of employment. It sucks.. but everything here in Egypt needs a wasta. I am so glad that my friends work at some kick ass companies.

Highlights of the week:
Mabkhaaaara !!!
The Judge !!!
My shehata (beggars) Arabic....

Saturday, August 19, 2006

Is it Friday?

I was very fortunate to run into this site today...
Definately one of the most informative sites I have seen in a long time.
You should all check it out and keep it in your favorites!
I do not know how I have lived my life without this site.....

Me...




This is me ...

This is one of the few pictures that I like of myself. This and the one on my passport. I wish I could have used this on my California driver's license! The picture they took is horrible!

AIESEC strengths test...

I jut took the AIESEC strengths test. After 240 questions it was supposed to tell me all my
strengths.. mainly my top 5 strengths.
The test was long but it was easy.

Here is where you can find the test: http://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/AIESEC/default.aspx

Here are my results:

Your Top Strength
Fairness, equity, and justice
Treating all people fairly is one of your abiding principles. You do not let your personal feelings bias your decisions about other people. You give everyone a chance. I think this is true. I was always known for being fair, even when I was a little kid.

Your Second Strength
Creativity, ingenuity, and originality
Thinking of new ways to do things is a crucial part of who you are. You are never content with doing something the conventional way if a better way is possible. Does trying to find ways of not being stuck in Cairo traffic count??

Your Third Strength
Capacity to love and be loved
You value close relations with others, in particular those in which sharing and caring are reciprocated. The people to whom you feel most close are the same people who feel most close to you.

Your Fourth Strength
Kindness and generosity
You are kind and generous to others, and you are never too busy to do a favor. You enjoy doing good deeds for others, even if you do not know them well.

Your Fifth Strength
Citizenship, teamwork, and loyalty
You excel as a member of a group. You are a loyal and dedicated teammate, you always do your share, and you work hard for the success of your group.

Well I think those are true. I do not know if I needed to take that test to figure that out!!

The test actually ranks 24 strengths. Here are the rest (my sarcastic comments in red) :


Strength#6
Humor and playfulness
You like to laugh and tease. Bringing smiles to other people is important to you. You try to see the light side of all situations.

Strength#7
Honesty, authenticity, and genuineness
You are an honest person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a "real" person. I do feel it is my duty to tell people I think they are sleazy, conceited, or assholes! The funny thing is that they are still my friends afterward!!

Strength#8
Judgment, critical thinking, and open-mindedness
Thinking things through and examining them from all sides are important aspects of who you are. You do not jump to conclusions, and you rely only on solid evidence to make your decisions. You are able to change your mind. If you look at my list of ex-boyfriends I really wonder how well I thought those decisions through ;o) but it does prove that I am able to change my mind !!

Strength#9
Leadership
You excel at the tasks of leadership: encouraging a group to get things done and preserving harmony within the group by making everyone feel included. You do a good job organizing activities and seeing that they happen. Leadership kicks ass!! If my decision making abilities are better than my leadership I guess I will never be a leader! Oh well... I still delegate the tasks of cleaning my room well.

Strength#10
Perspective (wisdom)
Although you may not think of yourself as wise, your friends hold this view of you. They value your perspective on matters and turn to you for advice. You have a way of looking at the world that makes sense to others and to yourself. See that everybody.. I am wise!! Anyone want some advice??

Strength#11
Curiosity and interest in the world
You are curious about everything. You are always asking questions, and you find all subjects and topics fascinating. You like exploration and discovery.

Strength#12
Social intelligence
You are aware of the motives and feelings of other people. You know what to do to fit in to different social situations, and you know what to do to put others at ease. I thoought this would be higher on the list. I think I am very aware of others feeling and needs. I am surprised that is is #12.

Strength#13
Zest, enthusiasm, and energy
Regardless of what you do, you approach it with excitement and energy. You never do anything halfway or halfheartedly. For you, life is an adventure. That is of course as long as we are not talking about the treadmill!

Strength#14
Forgiveness and mercy
You forgive those who have done you wrong. You always give people a second chance. Your guiding principle is mercy and not revenge.

Strength#15
Gratitude
You are aware of the good things that happen to you, and you never take them for granted. Your friends and family members know that you are a grateful person because you always take the time to express your thanks.

Strength#16
Bravery and valor
You are a courageous person who does not shrink from threat, challenge, difficulty, or pain. You speak up for what is right even if there is opposition. You act on your convictions.

Strength#17
Industry, diligence, and perseverance
You work hard to finish what you start. No matter the project, you "get it out the door" in timely fashion. You do not get distracted when you work, and you take satisfaction in completing tasks.

Strength#18
Spirituality, sense of purpose, and faith
You have strong and coherent beliefs about the higher purpose and meaning of the universe. You know where you fit in the larger scheme. Your beliefs shape your actions and are a source of comfort to you.

Strength#19
Caution, prudence, and discretion
You are a careful person, and your choices are consistently prudent ones. You do not say or do things that you might later regret.

Strength#20
Hope, optimism, and future-mindedness
You expect the best in the future, and you work to achieve it. You believe that the future is something that you can control.

Strength#21
Love of learning
You love learning new things, whether in a class or on your own. You have always loved school, reading, and museums-anywhere and everywhere there is an opportunity to learn. It is true... I am a nerd! I also have a sick love and addiction to school supplies!!

Strength#22
Appreciation of beauty and excellence
You notice and appreciate beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life, from nature to art to mathematics to science to everyday experience.

Strength#23
Modesty and humility
You do not seek the spotlight, preferring to let your accomplishments speak for themselves. You do not regard yourself as special, and others recognize and value your modesty.

Strength#24
Self-control and self-regulation
You self-consciously regulate what you feel and what you do. You are a disciplined person. You are in control of your appetites and your emotions, not vice versa.

Well I feel some are right on the money, others I feel are right half of the time, and few I feel are dead wrong! It was a pretty cool test though. You all should try it!!

Friday, August 18, 2006

My personal DNA report....

My Personal Dna Report

I was surprised to see that this was so accurate. I feel like a lot of it is true about me... especially in this period of my life!

Thursday, August 17, 2006

My plans for Egypt...

Theer are a few things that I would love to get done while Iam here in Egypt:
I want to find a kick ass job. I am thinking something HR or marketing. I loved teaching so I am considering that, but I am thinking that I might like to try the 9-5 thing. I should start looking next week. If anyone knows any places where I should apply please e-mail me or call me! My cell number is still the same.
I want to get back in touch with all my friends (ok most of them... ) especially the ones in AIESEC that I lost touch with!
I want to learn Arabic. I still cannot read or write and I hate that!
I want to travel more. I want to go to Luxor, Aswan, Sharm and Hurghada... I want to add more places to that list too.
I want to go to a gym. I loved doing it in California. I do not want to stop that....
These are the things I want to do now.. I will make more longterm plans and write them as soon as I know if I will stay here or not!!

I am in EGYPT !!!!!!!!!

I am back in Egypt!! Finally...
I missed it here so much! I was so excited when I landed here in Egypt. After a few days here I was not sure why I really missed it here... but I guess I will never be able to explain why I love Egypt so much!
It has been really cool meeting up with my friends....
I met some trainees here and they seem really cool. I hope I get to hang out with them more. I am also so glad that Purvi is here. I have never met anyone as nice, kind or easy going as she is! We had Indian food together (with Luli, Nisrin, Nay Nay, and 2 other people hmm I think their names were Daniel and Ahmed). The food was pretty good. But very spicy! Luli and I were struggling with that. Towards the end of the meal Purvi told us to get yoghurt! I think I would have liked the food more if she told us earlier!!!
I am having a great time here so far and I think things will only get better.. I am meeting up with Kait next week and I am sure that will also be a kick ass time!!
it is pretty cool to reconnect with all these people. I lost touch with almost everyone I knew when I was going out with Khalaf. I missed out on a lot and I lost touch with a lot of people. I am glad that it is easy to get back in touch with everyone.