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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: Chaper 1: The Arrival
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Chaper 1: The Arrival. The shadows of the ominous-looking towers with blinking lights reflected off the tinted car window, as we zoomed soundlessly through the long, unwinding road. The streets were blissfully empty, I guess even cities that proclaim to never sleep, need a nod off every once in a while. I couldn’t fathom where in the world am I? What is this place? 8216;Beautiful isn’t it? 8217; asked my cousin Issam. 8216;Where would you like to go? 8217; asked Issam. But I was anything but tired. M...
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: On Writing, Comebacks and Such
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On Writing, Comebacks and Such. This post has been rolling around in the dark realms of my head for the past 2 years. I add a line every 2 months or so, forget in its stead another. A lot of things have changed. The entire mood of the city has sobered. Things are slowing down, mellowing up. Or is it just me? Have I grown up more than I want to? Or is this an inevitable, inescapable and pretty much disagreeable part of the maturing process? This is, more or less, my humble comeback. Depends on what close ...
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: April 2008
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On Dating in Dubai and Such. This is the post that you’ve all been waiting for. I know that you are all giddy and excited by now in your seats and skimming through this post jumping to the main, juicy parts. I spoke before about dating in Amman. Now dating in Dubai is a totally different thing like the difference between, let’s say, penguins wearing sunglasses and RFP’s ( I just had to put that somewhere). Dating in Dubai starts with a phone call. A little exasperated): Hey. Where is the place again?
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: June 2008
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On the End and Such. Sami silently showed up from behind. Not making an entrance, unlikely to the usual, I initiated the conversation. Damn man, that was quick, don’t you think? I just thought it would be longer. I know. But we agreed. A deal’s a deal. Yes I know that, but I’m surprised that it came so soon. I know, I’m sorry. You don’t have to make this any harder than it is. So do you think that she’s worth it? Yes I think she is. She’s everything I ever wanted. Posted by Expated in Dubai. My name is S...
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: November 2007
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On Road Trips and Such. Every college dude has this one spectacular road trip that he verged unknowingly into in which it eternally changed him spiritually, emotionally, and in some unfortunate cases, physically. I was done with the US. For good, I'd like to think. There is no one story to tell. I went across 4 different states, 2 different countries, 8 cities and uncountable stories and memories in California, New York, Detroit, Tennessee, Los Angeles, Nashville, Manhattan, Bronx, Memphis, Lancaster...
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: July 2007
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On Legalizing my Driving Status and Such. In continuance with the generosity of this hospitable country. The authorities here decided to go ahead with legalizing my driver status. The social fabric of the testing car is something worth mentioning. Events taking place in real time. An Emarati tester, a Hindi senior-level employee, Pakistani worker, and a Comedy Arab (what my coworkers refer to me by). Anyone sees any hints in this arrangement here? Ok change your face! To anxious Indian): Start! The image...
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: January 2008
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On Parents and Such. So your parents decide to show once more in your life even though you gave off subtle hints that you don’t want to be part of their lives (not to mention less than subtle hints from their part). My parents arrived at Dubai Airport carrying luggage worthy of Santa Clause on Christmas Eve. Checking an entire set of luggage that looked similar to those Russian dolls fitted in one another) What the hell is this? It’s ok if you’re migrating to Canada. What is an I-Pod? We want an I-Pod.
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: October 2007
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On Sudden Hiatuses, Kanye West, Terrorist Roots and Such. Obviously this blog hasn’t been updated in a while (hears faint echoes of “Duh! 8221;, “La ya sheikh? But there are good reasons for that, and they do not include me lying in my apartment poking my belly-button for the mere fun of it. 1- First traffic ticket. As I arrogantly cut in line in front of tens of cars on a crammed exit, a policeman greeted me by recording my license plate. Thanks man. You get the picture. What are you saying? Some chick ...
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: March 2008
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On Coming to Amman and Such: Part II. Last call to all passengers on flight EK902 heading to Amman. Please proceed to gate 14. The plane is boarding now." Bellowed the speaker. Open book. Tickets, check. Passport, check. I felt my pockets. Keys, check. I felt my butt. Wallet, check. Alter ego. I picked my brain. Ummm where's my alter ego? I looked back at Sami who was eyeing the board flashing Emirates logo, muttering the time and flight number. I don't wanna go"said Sami. I don't wanna go. I can't".
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On the Misadventures of an Unlikely Jordanian..in Dubai: On the End and Such
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On the End and Such. Sami silently showed up from behind. Not making an entrance, unlikely to the usual, I initiated the conversation. Damn man, that was quick, don’t you think? I just thought it would be longer. I know. But we agreed. A deal’s a deal. Yes I know that, but I’m surprised that it came so soon. I know, I’m sorry. You don’t have to make this any harder than it is. So do you think that she’s worth it? Yes I think she is. She’s everything I ever wanted. Posted by Expated in Dubai. Rami, Thanks...
