Thursday, October 30, 2008

A Day in My Life

I think life is so interesting; life is translated into days and days are interpreted by how much you achieve, or in other words, What did you do in your life.

I can say that since I had my first kid Karim, a dramatic change veered my life. I can say it's completely changed to become more about learning and teaching.

Yes, you are challenged because you are under the spot all the time. Your time while you are off will be focusing on raising, teaching and learning, so you go back to school as a compulsory step.

I remember the first days my little kid started to look and figure his surrounding, his first baby talking and his first toddling. I think this is the richest experience a person could get in their life.

For me, the day I spend with my kid is really a day I should be counted in my life.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

My Beloved City 1/2


Nablus, A Cannanite city located in the heart of what Historically known Palestine. Its known history goes to 2,500 B.C. where it was located in the vital trade routes which made it a target all over the ages because its strategic location.It was targeted and invaded by Pharaohs, Crusaders, Mamlukes Ottomans and finally as for now by Israelis.

Its geographical location is mainly hidden between a series of mountains and mainly two big mountains: Eibal which covers its northern boarders and Gerzim which covers its southern boarders, "Gerzim is a mountain that been mentioned in the Bible".

As many fresh water fountains are located in its different old quarters, Nablus is well known for its fresh waterthese fountains are actually a part of its history and a major part of its story.

Nablus weather is so nice and moderate temperatures, so its dry warm in the Summer and rainy in the winter, it actually have Full Four Seasons.

Nablus is so famous in sweets and patisseries , Kunaffa, Baqlawah, Qatayef, Qulaj, halawa & Zalabeya, Awameh and much more other sweets. It is also famous for natural soap industry. Its also well known for the very professional handicraft of its labourers like stone smiths, blacksmiths, carpenters and builders.

Places to visit:
Old Shechem city
Jacob Well
Gerzim Mountain
An-Najah old school
Zafer Al-Masri Museum
A plenty of Historical Mosques, Churches and Samaritan Temples
Joseph Temple
A plenty of Historical Palaces and Castles in the old city which is inhabited until nowadays

Monday, October 27, 2008

My New Life

My New Life started with my arrival to Canada, it was December 11, 2007. It was a dramatic change in my whole family's life. My parents, my spouse and my self and most of all my two little kids.

I have two baby boys, Karim a 4 year and Ayham a 2.5. I remember the very first days in Canada, my kids never seen snow before, me and my wife so it in this volume and long lasting.

One thing I would like to add; to show how difficult it's to adapt for little kids; my kids used to wake up at 03:00 AM in the morning asking to eat, that because this time is 12:00 in my back home timing which was identical to their lunch time.

I still have hope, a strong commitment and most of all faith that we will all succeed.