Take the Lead

I watched "Take the Lead" during the holidays & i must admitt, despite the reviews I enjoyed watching the movie. Got me inspired really....

Maybe I shall go back to ballroom dancing!

Blog Tag Game for Yalda

This game has been converted to a Persian form & I had been invited by my friend Hanna to participate in the Game.
So I wrote my 5ive BIG NOT-KNOWINGS in Persian & then I decided to put them here to & invite some other friends to join the game.

* I make a story before I sleep every night, if not, I would not be able to sleep.
* Once a troop of "Islamic" police seized me & 20 of my other friends in a Nearby city Damavand for having a "party in which boys & girls were together under a roof" (I'm not joking that was the statement in our court note. They held us prisoner for a night & even of now, I shiver when I remember the humiliation of that night.
* My relationship with the only boyfriend I had was a complete disaster... diverse intentions & different interests... total catastrophe!
* I fell in love with a cartoon Character when I was in high-school.
* Sometimes I dream I'm a sim in Sims II! I love that game!

& now for the other 5 people I have to invite to Blog-tag:
My dear Lynne
Dear Grandpa
Dear Pantra
EMBA & I
Sanaz

My Days

This is written in request of a friend:
My life is pretty normal Well... but I guess u do not know what is normal in Iran LOL.
I usually wake up at 6:30 (my alram goes off at 5:45 though) & I leave home at 7:30 or so. I have a half-an-hour ride to reach my work by a taxi. I dont take my car cos I work in a restricted area where cars are not allowed in. I start work at 8. I'm a food inspector in an Orgnizational Company. So I have to go down to the site sometimes but I'm more in the office nowadays. Work times finish at 4 here but I usually have to stay overtime till 6 pm cos I take one day off each week for my classes. The ride back home take usually an hour or so.... bad traffic & all that junk. Anyway, I usually have classes in the evening: My English conversation gatherings, painting classes, gym & some school courses. If I would not have a class I'm usually out with my numerous friends. We go out to movies, cafes, resturants, theaters, bookstores &.... I participate in some different group of friends so it takes a lot of time for me to stay connected to them all. Usually it's 9ish when I get back home. & then I have a few words with my family, I study a bit. I play Sims II & I sleep around 11.
Workday starts from Saturday till Wedensday & we have Thursdays & Fridays off. However, I have classes on Thursdays too so that leave Fridays to be spent by my family & of course study a bit!
Well that's how my life passes me by.

See Sanaz's Post On Yalda

Here is the link to her post on Yalda.
See it for yourself

Merry Christmas Everyone

I hope everyone would have a perfect holiday...
I hope you would have a lot of snow & a lot of candies.
Joy, Peace & Love.
From Iran

The Sanctions ...

Here is the news itself:

Security Council Approves Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Program

& I believe there would be more to come.
Where are we heading?

Here Come Yalda

In my personal opinion, Yalda Night (Celeberating the victory of Light over darkness) is the best one-night celeberation of Persian culture.
Some say that Chahar-shanbe-soori (the bon-fire night near Norooz) in March, is the most memorable one, yet for me, Yalda has a very special place... I have such nice memories of the tales been told by fire light, the poems read, the stuff eaten (you know I LOVE snacks) & ... that hardly anything else can replace them.
This year Yalda is Thursday night (Weekend in Iran) so most families gather together & have fun. It should be another memorable night.
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Anyhow, it'll be my birthday in 2 weeks too.... My Sister says "You like Winter, cos you were born in winter". Maybe she is right... or maybe simply, winter is the nicest season ever.

How Much Does Your Blog Worth?

My blog is worth $3,387.24.
How much is your blog worth?

AIDS Day

Let's wear the RED Ribbon Today.

Somewhere in Between

I still don't have a clue if I will be staying in this job or not. People are running around doing things but I spend my days at my desk just lazing around... & still nothing.
On the other hand, I went to the doctor's yesterday (I hear you say at last!) & he said that I have to take medications for a month & go back to check my condition. I feel tired still but there is hope that I at least get some rest when finally they put me out of job.
I'm not angry, upset or afriad. Whatever that happens would be for my best. I will find a part time job & I will have more time at hand to study. No worries there.

Types of Freedom

My Systemic Approach lecturer told us a story & I like to share it with you:

There had been a class held by UN in Poland in late 70s. In the morning there was courses offered to Top Officers & during the evening, everyone would have fun together. One of my lecturer's student was a lady who had been very clever. Once she had asked Professor Khoram: "How many types of Freedom do we have?"

He asked her to enlighten him on the question: "There are 4 types of Freedom:" She had said. "English Freedom, German Freedom, Soviet Union (yes, there had still been a sovite union then) Freedom & French Freedom.

"English freedom is 'Everything is allowed exept for the things that are forbidden'.

"German freedom is 'Everything is forbidden exept for the things that are allowed'

"Soviet Freedom is 'Evrything is forbidden including all the things that are allowed'

"& finally French Freedom is 'Everything is free including all the things that are forbidden!'"

I hope you like it.

Job or No Job?

Yesterday I had classes so I did not come to the office. During this ONE day, my boss had resigned & I've been informed that there is an expelling letter waiting for me!
God bless the whole of them.
I might be out of job as of this Saturday. No payment, no security, no penalty for kicking me out of Job!
Congradualtions Proshat! You've accomplished so much!

Feminine Knowledge Worker

Orgnizational Behavior in L's Opinion:
http://emba-and-i.blogspot.com/2006/11/fminine-knowledge-worker.html

Sunnaz Tells You about Feminism in Iran

Here is the second part to her post on feminism.

Colorgenics

A friend sent it to me:
http://www.paulgoldinresearch.com/cg/index.htm
Try it... It's fun.

The Reasons

Sometimes you feel like giving up...
Sometimes you feel like going to the extreme & never come back...
Sometimes You need a song to sway with:
How about listening to this one?
Total Eclipse of the Heart.

Capital Punishment For Saddam

I hate Capital Punishment.... It does not matter who is going to be excuted... It does not matter what the person has done.... It's WRONG!
We are not creators of life... we did not give it to people & we do not have the right to take it away.
Besides, Saddam die the moment he fell out of power... the moment he went into hidding & lost his 'Almighty' status. Who kill someone who is already dead.
Don't get me wrong... Saddam has brought so much misery uopn my country & his, that I have no choice but to loath him. He had taken so many lives, done so many violances that I feel like throwing up whenever I hear his name... Still, hanging him up is not the answer. He has to live his low life & be misrable & feel humilated & wish for death for the rest of his life. & we shall not grant that wish for him.
HE HAS TO LIVE! HE HAS TO PRAY FOR DEATH TO COME & END HIS MISARY, however, he should not be hangged.... He is too low to be given that gift!

Free Hugs Once Again

Follow The LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4&eurl
& today give someone a free hug.
That's the nicest thing I've ever seen... the best gift I ever been given.

Discovery Channel Announces Second Ted Koppel Special, 'IRAN - THE MOST DANGEROUS NATION'

The weather is beautifull.
I have so much to do... Exams, Projects, Commitee memberships & all.
The weather is nice....
But I dont have time to enjoy it.
I wish I could just let go & be me.... I wish....
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PS: Would anyone happen to be watching Discovery Channel on Sunday, November 19 at 8 PM (ET/PT). There is A special progrmm about Iran... 'IRAN - THE MOST DANGEROUS NATION'
I just want to know how on earth did they figure that WE are dangerous? We are the Nation they're talking about & we are as ordinary as any other nation with real lives & real issues. We're not just a face on the other side of the world... we are not a word, not an image...
WE EXIST! We're here...!
You are talking about actual & very alive people who are capablale of Love & Hate.... Don't take us for some crule myths you have heard on the radio!
Here is the link to more info: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061030/dcm048.html?.v=62

Someone New...?

How About Me?