Human beings always surprise me in the most amazing ways. Yesterday I met three of my friends who did not know each other before. Actually, it was their first time to meet one another. Before that gathering, I thought that all they had in common was me.
Seriously, I was very nervous about yesterday. I care about each one of them. The typical me would be always worried and anxious. I was afraid that they might not get along. Fortunately, my fears proved to be nonsense.
At the beginning, each one was a bit intimidated. You could surely say that there was a sense of awkwardness in the air. However, it all vanished in a second, when someone- I don't remember who it was exactly- made a mundane comment about the place and that was it.
Seeing them connecting like that together in a very comfortable and relaxed way, reminded me of watching a cup of water to which a color is added. The color might not merge right away. You just need to stir it a bit and it's done.
They talked, talked and talked like non-stop radios. They talked as if they had been friends for ages. I observed them quietly not because I had nothing to say, but because I thought that it was incredible how strangers react together like different elements in a chemical equation. Some elements might not click right away, some others do not click at all, and others need a stimulus or a catalyst to make some action.
Friends, it was great seeing you. It was such an amazing day. However, I missed the company of my dearest friend- she knows herself very well.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Step Up
It's been a long while since I started evaluating my current steps, my past steps and my steps to be. Finally, I have decided to step up. I have made up my mind about focusing on my career, my spiritual life, and my social life.
I have agreed with one of my friends on forgetting about the past. By the past, I mean the hectic, tense and highly emotional past that had the most negative effects on my life.
That's when I have decided that I should only focus on my points of strength. I wanna get inspired by great people of all times.
I took action and did something that has proved to be of a great value till now. I have decided to read about success stories of great people. In the past, I have read about Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump and many others. However, I have decided that I should do this on a much wider scale.
Whenever you see me, you will find me wearing my headphones. Of course, I am not listening to jazz tracks as I used to, but I'm listening to success stories. You can find them very easily online. I look for biographies on youtube. Believe me, you will find hidden treasures. I have listened to Edith Piaf's and Meryl Streep's biographies. It's working out for me till now. However, I will avoid listening to stories that end tragically as in Edith Piaf's case. I want something to inspire me, lift me up and help me see the right track.
It's amazing when you know about how those great figures got over some of the most traumatic experiences in their lives. By knowing this, I have come to realize that no matter how big my problems appear to me right now, they will fade away and they will appear so trivial when I step up and act wisely.
Anything is possible. Even my big dreams, that seem impossible to come true, can be achieved sooner or later only if I make up my mind and be decisive about them.
As Edith Piaf sings,"Je ne regrette rien", I will never regret anything that I have done, only because I did it when I believed that it was the right thing to do. So, I will never regret anything. I will focus on my life no matter what happens, no matter people tell me trying to put me down. This is because it is only me who can pull myself together. It is only me who knows the real me.
Bottom line........"Step Up"
I have agreed with one of my friends on forgetting about the past. By the past, I mean the hectic, tense and highly emotional past that had the most negative effects on my life.
That's when I have decided that I should only focus on my points of strength. I wanna get inspired by great people of all times.
I took action and did something that has proved to be of a great value till now. I have decided to read about success stories of great people. In the past, I have read about Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump and many others. However, I have decided that I should do this on a much wider scale.
Whenever you see me, you will find me wearing my headphones. Of course, I am not listening to jazz tracks as I used to, but I'm listening to success stories. You can find them very easily online. I look for biographies on youtube. Believe me, you will find hidden treasures. I have listened to Edith Piaf's and Meryl Streep's biographies. It's working out for me till now. However, I will avoid listening to stories that end tragically as in Edith Piaf's case. I want something to inspire me, lift me up and help me see the right track.
It's amazing when you know about how those great figures got over some of the most traumatic experiences in their lives. By knowing this, I have come to realize that no matter how big my problems appear to me right now, they will fade away and they will appear so trivial when I step up and act wisely.
Anything is possible. Even my big dreams, that seem impossible to come true, can be achieved sooner or later only if I make up my mind and be decisive about them.
As Edith Piaf sings,"Je ne regrette rien", I will never regret anything that I have done, only because I did it when I believed that it was the right thing to do. So, I will never regret anything. I will focus on my life no matter what happens, no matter people tell me trying to put me down. This is because it is only me who can pull myself together. It is only me who knows the real me.
Bottom line........"Step Up"
Thursday, March 25, 2010
My Alexandria...When Passion Meets Beauty
I have always considered myself lucky to be an Alexandrian. Seriously, what a bliss! I can't imagine living anywhere but my beloved Alexandria.
What is truly enchanting about Alexandria is its charming mood, sentimentality and unique people. It's like nowhere else. It's nothing like Cairo. Of course, Cairo is a great place to live in, only if you are a big fan of non stop noises, crowded streets and rude people.
For me, Alexandria is heaven in its truest sense. By my Alexandria, I don't mean the fancy mega malls, nor the posh cafes and restaurants. However, I mean old authentic Alexandria. I mean forgotten places, like Raml Station with its wide sidewalks, ancient European-style buildings and great unknown cafes. Only there, I feel nostalgic to an age that I have only heard of. Only then, I feel nostalgic to people whom I only saw in movies and read about in books.
That is when I have made up my mind about discovering old Alexandria myself. I will walk in every street and alley. I will look for funky bohemian stores. I will enter restaurants, cafes and bars. I will listen to great Spanish and Italian music played in such places, have a deep breath and dream. I will talk to all kinds of people, listen to their experiences, and learn from them. I will ask them about their Alexandria, how they see it and how they saw it in the sweet past.
Every time I tell any of my friends about this, they get very excited about joining me. Then we do nothing about it. But this time, I'm determined. I have made up my mind. Alexandria is glowing like a real diamond that I'm afraid that I might lose.
What is truly enchanting about Alexandria is its charming mood, sentimentality and unique people. It's like nowhere else. It's nothing like Cairo. Of course, Cairo is a great place to live in, only if you are a big fan of non stop noises, crowded streets and rude people.
For me, Alexandria is heaven in its truest sense. By my Alexandria, I don't mean the fancy mega malls, nor the posh cafes and restaurants. However, I mean old authentic Alexandria. I mean forgotten places, like Raml Station with its wide sidewalks, ancient European-style buildings and great unknown cafes. Only there, I feel nostalgic to an age that I have only heard of. Only then, I feel nostalgic to people whom I only saw in movies and read about in books.
That is when I have made up my mind about discovering old Alexandria myself. I will walk in every street and alley. I will look for funky bohemian stores. I will enter restaurants, cafes and bars. I will listen to great Spanish and Italian music played in such places, have a deep breath and dream. I will talk to all kinds of people, listen to their experiences, and learn from them. I will ask them about their Alexandria, how they see it and how they saw it in the sweet past.
Every time I tell any of my friends about this, they get very excited about joining me. Then we do nothing about it. But this time, I'm determined. I have made up my mind. Alexandria is glowing like a real diamond that I'm afraid that I might lose.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Selfless Dreams
Yesterday I went out with my best friend. We didn't have an exact place in our minds for our destination. We always go with the flow and follow our hearts right away.
We agreed on going to the mall, and we also agreed that we would never buy anything. This is because we were on the verge of being broke. We know each other very well. Each of us knows that the other cannot hold back when seeing a cute pair of shoes, or a must read book.
However, we reached a good agreement. She wanted to get a gift for her friend's son. On the other hand, I wanted to buy a book. To cut a long story short, I got two books and she got a gift for double the price she had in mind.
It's been a while since I was last obsessed with the idea of finding true love. I don't know the exact reason behind this, but it works out for me so far. However, yesterday I have discovered a new obsession. I wanna have a baby. How so? I have no idea. The thing is when my friend started her search for the perfect gift for her fiend's son, I have remembered my innocent childhood. I remembered when I used to be dazzled every time I passed by a toys shop. I remembered how I used to urge any of my parents to get me any toy.
When I look back right now, it all seems like a sweet dream that I wish it never ended. Now, everything seems whimsical and magical like a fairy tale. That's when I have come to the conclusion that I want to have children of my own. My friend became very concerned about my future children. She said that they will have a crazy bohemian lifestyle just like me.
Well, I have to agree with her. Their life must be like a breathtaking dream that they will remember for the rest of their lives exactly like how I remember mine.
We agreed on going to the mall, and we also agreed that we would never buy anything. This is because we were on the verge of being broke. We know each other very well. Each of us knows that the other cannot hold back when seeing a cute pair of shoes, or a must read book.
However, we reached a good agreement. She wanted to get a gift for her friend's son. On the other hand, I wanted to buy a book. To cut a long story short, I got two books and she got a gift for double the price she had in mind.
It's been a while since I was last obsessed with the idea of finding true love. I don't know the exact reason behind this, but it works out for me so far. However, yesterday I have discovered a new obsession. I wanna have a baby. How so? I have no idea. The thing is when my friend started her search for the perfect gift for her fiend's son, I have remembered my innocent childhood. I remembered when I used to be dazzled every time I passed by a toys shop. I remembered how I used to urge any of my parents to get me any toy.
When I look back right now, it all seems like a sweet dream that I wish it never ended. Now, everything seems whimsical and magical like a fairy tale. That's when I have come to the conclusion that I want to have children of my own. My friend became very concerned about my future children. She said that they will have a crazy bohemian lifestyle just like me.
Well, I have to agree with her. Their life must be like a breathtaking dream that they will remember for the rest of their lives exactly like how I remember mine.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Welcome
Dear All,
Thank you for visiting my new blog. Here, as the title "Talks From the Heart" entails, I am going to share some of my funny, lovely, adventurous experiences. I can consider myself a very lucky person to have amazing friends and family members with whom I spend marvelous times.
Stay tuned for the upcoming stories,
Love,
Noha
Thank you for visiting my new blog. Here, as the title "Talks From the Heart" entails, I am going to share some of my funny, lovely, adventurous experiences. I can consider myself a very lucky person to have amazing friends and family members with whom I spend marvelous times.
Stay tuned for the upcoming stories,
Love,
Noha
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