Tuesday, April 29, 2008

10 Random things...

I never do tags but I have been tagged by Injis so I’m doing this one because, well, it’s Inji. :)

Sooo... 10 random things about me... Let’s try.

1) I hit snooze on my alarm clock on average 6 times every morning (I know. I’m the roommate from hell.) and I still wake up at 8:05. Screwed up biological clock...

2) I have discovered, just last week (thank you, dad), that I also have Sudanese blood. Which I think is mighty cool. Add that to various already acknowledged origins, I should claim the throne of the Middle East.

3) I used to bike when I lived in the US and before leaving I forgot to unlock my bike from the stairs railing of my building. According to latest news, it’s still there.

4) I have an insane habit of fiddling non-stop with my hair. You’ve noticed, I know.

5) I stepped into a minefield in South Lebanon after the war. And you know you’re supposed to stand still, wait for help, retrace your steps, etc? Bullshit. Your first reaction, when you realise where you are, is to run... Allah sallem, though, thankfully.

6) I get bored way, way too quickly - particularly when it’s about long term projects (did I hear someone say PhD?) or long term relationships. And I'm not even sorry about it anymore - sorry about that.

7) I won't judge you by your thoughts, opinions, or behaviour; but I will judge you by your outfit. I can’t stand lousy colour coordination.

8) I have financially contributed (albeit a little) to the presidential campaign of a guy who’s running in a country that isn’t mine. Which is, let’s face it, the only time I’ll ever get to have a say in a presidential campaign.

9) I have eaten shark. And deer. And frog. And camel. Shark and camel didn’t taste particularly good, deer did. I blocked out the frog experience.

10) I purposefully don’t shave for two weeks before I take a plane in the US or London - I love watching custom officers freak out.

Hmm, I did manage to find 10 things to write after all. Surprising.

9 comments:

Vertigo said...

Very intersting to read. :)

Lalla-Mira.com said...

I bet I wouldn't like to commit to anything long term if I were in your shoes either. Giving up the freedom and adventures? Nah! But we just say that when we're young. Then comes a time, when you might hate taking a plane... Maybe!

Nice tag! :)

Anonymous said...

As for #10, you are insane hahahah.

Mohamed said...

Thanks, Vertigo! Miss you loads!!

Lalla-Mira (cool name!): How nice it is to be understood :-) The might come indeed when I hate to take a plane.. Let's just hope this doesn't happen until I'm too old to travel!

Anonymous: I agree. Then again, it's part of the fun.
I do, however, make sure that i wash all traces of explosives from my backpack. :-)

Mali said...

A few reactions:
#1: Hahaha! I think my average is 10 times!!
#2: Do u have Persian blood as well? (Iran is part of the Middle East you know :P)
#5: OMG!!!
#6&7: Good to know :)

injis said...

#3)The fact that you didn't sell off the bike tells me that you sub-consiously want to go back. No?

#4) I personally find it very endearing :)

#5) WHAT! Oh dear God! I'm glad you are fine.

#6) :) Welcome to the club!

#7) Interseting!

#8) Obama?

#9) And I thought I was open minded about cuisine!!

#10) LOOOOL

Mohamed said...

Mali - I am not aware of having any Persian blood, though I wouldn't be surprised... I could however ensure my children will. Marry me!

Inji: I think the bike thing reflects, more than anything else, how disorganised I am when it comes to travelling...
And yep, Obama!!! It was a 'ticket' (read: forced donation) to see him speak in Boston. It was great though, would surely do it again!

Mali said...

hahaha! For someone who gets bored "way, way too quickly" (ref: item #6), I don't know if you should be giving marriage proposals ;P

Mohamed said...

What happens online, stays online, Mali.