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Street Numbers Really Work!
It's true, a restaurant delivery reached out house with only our road name and number!Today we decided to get a delivery from Tazaj, after its good reputation it got from our family in Saudi Arabia. W...
Tawjihi Results
Today I woke up at the sound of gunfire, fireworks and car horns.Was it yet another stupid wedding? At 8 AM? No. Maybe it was it World War 3? Maybe it was some drunks/drug addicts in happy hour?No. It...
Zain 5 Offer
I usually never take part in offers from Zain, usually because they are about international calls, or gimmicks, or too expensive.However this one really surprised me. My friend Yazan was the first to ...
From London To Jordan
Around four years ago, when I was in grade five, I thought up the idea of going to live in Jordan.You see, our family always went in the summer holidays to Jordan as a way of going on vacation as well...
OK, I'll Take Part.
Blog About Jordan Day12/3/2008And there you go, I'm going to be part of Qwaider's idea of a blogging day, Blog About Jordan day.For those of you that don't know about it already, the day is on the 12t...
Thy Shall Snow
Even though it hasn't snowed at all, and when it snowed all of the snow melted anyway, today it was holiday. And how better to spend a holiday than to write a blog post.Now, hopefully at night the sno...
Jordan Maids In The News
'Abused lives' of Jordan's maidsJordan is for once in the British news, BBC, and for the first time the word Jordan is used for the country and not for the stupid supermodel.But this time, this news p...
The Balad In One Picture
‘He was selling turmos. If I am not mistaken, he is blind.’[via 7iber // picture by laithmajali.com] ...
More About Governmental Hospitals
If you thought your information was safe when it was passed into a government hospital, you thought wrong.Chances are your records are out on the street inside a huge dumpster overflowing, or being so...
I Hate Mall Security Guards
They ruined my Friday night film with my friends, all because I'm a 'shab' and I can't go in the mall.Instead, I had to wait outside with winds bursting at my face and freezing at 6 degrees. It turned...
Starting Eid In The Bathroom
I shouldn't have eaten that horrible piece of junk on an empty stomach. If I hadn't eaten it, I wouldn't be at home while everyone else was visiting my relatives.A few minutes of hurling in the bathro...
The Ten Days
This golden opportunity is the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah. Allah says in the quran, [And by the ten nights] (Al-Fajr 89:2).According to most scholars, the 10 days mentioned in that verse refer to t...
I Will Not Cut My Hair
I am fed up with barbers in Jordan, I am not going to cut my hair under any circumstance. My mum says that my hair is too long, but I'm not going back to that horrible shop again.The barber shop is fi...
Five Likes & Dislikes About Jordan
Having lived here for over two years now, I've decided to compose this list... just for fun (I haven't written everything)Things I Like About Jordan:Relatives: well, we didn't have any in London! (ex...
Two Schools, Two Worlds
My first day at school in Jordan was horrible. In my mind,I had compared it to schools in London and thought they would be the same. Foolish assumptions. I had mostly enjoyed Jordan because I only cam...
To Aqaba, And Back!
Went on Friday, came back Saturday. [pictures in a later post]-- In the car, FridayWe all packed our stuff, which actually fitted in one suitcase. We then got in our Kia Carens, our great 7-seater car...
Explaining Govermental Schools
I'm trying to explain to my friend why govermental schools here are so much different than the ones in UK.S: but its TERRIBLY HARD to get less than 50%S: i mean you'd have to be mentally disordered......
A Missing Verse From The Quran?!
Have you ever heard of Surat Al-Muslimoon? Our Friday prayer Imam told us this Friday about how people are trying to change the Quran, and about his findings on the Internet. He found very strange 've...
Healthy Falafel (Minus Motor Oil)
This recipe takes a BIT OF TIME, but it's a large quantity so it can be frozen in batches & used when needed or craved :-)1 kilo dried chickpeas (soaked in plenty of water for 12 hours minimum)1 b...
I'm Only Asking For An Hour
The worldwide launch of the latest Harry Potter is provoking religious controversy in Israel. Bookstores will be opening on the Sabbath, the Jewish holy day, to sell the final instalment to eager fan...
The Amman Minucipality Has A Blog
The blog is in Arabic, and is hosted by Jeeran. See it here....
Shadows Make Beautiful Effects
The Repetition In Eid
Don't you all notice that we repeat the exact same cycle all the time (except on very few occasions)?You Come To Visit ThemRing bell a million times before they open. Wonder which men's hands you must...
Eid Mubarak To You All
I hope you have used this month well, as it only comes once a year, and you may not be alive to see it again. I hope all your good deeds in this month will be waiting for you on the Day of Judgement, ...
Ramadan In Photos
Advertising On 50JD Notes
I was at my grandma's house when I saw this on a fifty dinars note! My grandmother thinks its a clever idea, original and unique. She says that he knew people with 50JD notes would be rich and would t...
Rest In Peace, ATV?
The managing director of ATV, Mohaned Al-Khatib, has resigned. He left his letter on 7iber:Dear Colleagues, When I was offered a job with ATV during its establishing phase in late 2005, I had a lot ...
The Intruder Has A Baby
Remember this post? Well, the pigeon laid two eggs. Somehow, one 'disappeared' (and we suspect its a crow), but the other one hatched. And because pictures mean more than words......
I Would Like To Thank
Ramadan is killing me, especially taraweeh. Therefore I would like to thank a few people:I would like to thank the Imam of our mosque. This man has amnesia every five minutes, in the middle of the pra...
Memories From Past Ramadans
- Time of tasahour, me and my brother are eatingMe: When is the adhan?Bro: We've got plenty of time.Me: What's that sound?Bro: I don't know.Me: Well shut up then!Sound: Haya 3ala il-salaah!Me & Br...