The Office

The Thankful Project's topic for yesterday was to talk about a room we are grateful for. So, here it goes!

 The Office in all it's glory! (Lots of books included)

So, a room I am grateful would be my mom's office (technically it's for both, my mom and dad; but mom has the bigger desk).
I do, indeed, have a desk in my room, but mom's office is warmer, and brighter. (And closer to the fridge, if you know what I mean!). Why am I grateful for The Office? Because it's getting me some pretty good marks at school, of course! (I rocked my Chemistry exam the other day).
See, but I'm not sure my mom likes it when I occupy her desk. But what can i do, even Maggie likes the place!

Maggie in the office!

And that is, basically, why I am grateful for this room (& for my mom who kindly let's me work on her desk. Most of the times).

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Is there a special room you are grateful for? :]

Blessed, Educated.

Today, I'm merging two different link-ups in one post:
 "The Thankful Project" link-up by Kenzie from Chasing Happy + "Quote Me Thursday" link-up by Brenda from Daily Mayo.

Today's Thankful Project topic is to write about a blessing we're thankful for, and I chose a quote to go with this topic too.

I have so many blessings, which I cannot count. I can read and write and draw; I can see and hear and smell... I'm blessed because of the people I love, the food in the fridge, the couch I'm sitting on; the clothes I own, the perfume I wear, the friends I have...
But what I want to talk about today, is the blessing of education.
I sometimes complain about all the studying we have to do, and all the tests we have to take- especially this year in grade 12. But when I really come to think of it, my mind wanders to the people who cannot afford school expenses. To the children who spend their days, going from car to car, trying to sell cheap packs of gum. To those who have chosen majors they don't like in college, to the people who go to jobs they despise everyday, because that's what the circumstances imposed on them.
While on the other hand, I can go to school; I have the opportunity to learn, to choose what I want to be in this world. I'm exposed to so many different ideas and people, I have books and pens and paper... And I am grateful.
Sometimes the assignments are too much and the books too big... Sometimes there's pressure and homework, and hard problems, and useless lessons, and mean teachers, and uncomfortable chairs, and headaches, and sleepless nights... But I am thankful for all that and for this life, and I am thankful for the opportunity that not everyone was given.
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What are your thoughts on education? Do you agree? :]

Late Night Thoughts...

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I love sitting near the fire...
The room is so calm, and warm, and relaxing...
I still have Math homework to do... This is not good.
I wish I could spend the night writing...
I don't want to go to school tomorrow.
I just want to grab my novel and cuddle and read.
The internet is so slow!
I really need to check this email.
If only our TV was working.
My leg hurts, I think I need to sleep.
The flavor of my gum faded.. I need new gum.
I think I'd really enjoy a career in Graphic Design.
I need to use the washroom.
I miss grade 11.
I can't wait till English class tomorrow!
I hope our Biology teacher corrected our exams.
We have Math first thing in the morning. What a joy.
I feel like having oranges.
We don't have oranges.
Can I be a graphic designer and an architect at the same time?
I can't believer I made that silly mistake in Physics today.
My glasses need cleaning.
A cup of tea would be nice now.
I finished writing the post and the picture didn't upload yet!
It's almost 11 and I'm still blogging rather than studying.
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How do you usually spend your nights? :]
Good Night!

Guest Post | 10 Best Harry Potter Quotes

Hi!

It's Leen, Sena's sister, big Harry Potter fan! (I'm sure Sena mentioned this on her blog before)

Harry Potter is the best series there could ever be, so here are ten quotes from the book:

It was very hard to only chose 10 quotes, and that is why I will add an 11th one:

And... that's it. Bye! :)

@KhateebLeen
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Thanks to Leen for taking the time to write this post! I'm a huge sucker for quotes! ("The Hunger Games" is the best series, though. Really, no kidding! :P)

If you would like to guest post on my blog, contact me via:
Facebook: Snapshots
Twitter: @SenaKhateeb
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Email: sena.khateeb @ gmail . com
Or by commenting on my posts!
I hope you all had a great weekend! :]

A Million Bucks...

This blog post is written by me and Leen; the question discussed is pretty simple:

Each one of us wrote 10 things she'd do with the money. (And it's good to note that each wrote her part on her own)

First, Leen's 10 Things:

1. I would buy books, lots of books
2. Buy a Canon camera
3. Visit "The Making of Harry Potter"
4. Visit the "Dahl Museum"
5. Visit Disney Land
6. Meet J.K Rowling
7. Build an 'ADT' place
8. Go to Antarctica 
9. Buy many glasses, each one a different color and style
10. And put the rest in my Gringgotts vault :)

Make sure to like Leen's Facebook page ADT

And my Facebook page too, of course (Snapshots). Because one does not promote his sister's Facebook page without promoting his own lol.

Then... My 10 Things:

1. I would buy a MacBook Pro and an iPhone 5s
2. I would buy a book. Or two. Or a hundred. Or more.
3. I would give money to charity, and I'd like to help build a new school somewhere in Africa
4. I would treat my family to dinner and cocktail
5. I would buy a good camera
6. I would buy lots of art supplies
7. I would go to Paris
8. I would not worry about paying for my university fees
9. I would buy a customized blogger design (Because, no, I am not currently willing to spend $300 bucks on one)
10. I would put the rest in the bank because I won't spend all the money and because this list only contains 10 things I'd do with the money so I can't go on forever

What is something you would do if you had a million dollars? :]

(& Leen too, in this case!)

10 Reasons Why School Sucks

Okay, so maybe 'sucks'  is a very strong word (because I personally don't think school sucks all that much except for the obvious things) but I can't really find a word with a similar meaning that is not as strong. Anyways, you get my point and so.. to the 10 reasons.

1. Having to wake up so early in the morning: Especially in the winter when it's cold; it's a struggle. Have you ever tried to leave your warm and cozy bed only to wash up with cold water? If you've been through that, than you know what I mean. (I feel ya!)
2. Delusional people: I can talk about this forever; I mean it. It pisses me off, so damn much. From the boys who laugh and stupidly say stuff like have you ever seen a man do the dishes? No way! *ha-ha-ha* Let the women stay at home and clean if men have to start doing chores!" (I do not tolerate any form of sexism, or sexists) to the girls who have nothing to talk about but the girl with the stain on her shirt or the girl with the weird hijab on. 
3. Cold classes. You CANNOT get comfortable while writing when your hands are freezing (it really becomes hard to hold the pen), and it gets harder to move well because of the 4 shirts, 3 sweaters, and jacket you're wearing.
4. Exams. It's not really the examination part which 'sucks', it's the studying for the exam part.
5. People who don't smile/ say hi back. I thought "a smile is a universal language everyone can understand?". I guess not everyone does...
6. People who don't appreciate the beauty of philosophy, writing, science... Really, imagine life without those stuff. (I tend to get nerdy sometimes). I often get comments like "What are you doing [reading this novel]?" or "You actually watch/ read abut such things?". Not cool.
7. Chairs that make your butt go stiff; so you finish the year with a flat bottom and an ache in your back.
8. Teaching methods. The teachers practically stand in front of the class and talk. The lazier ones just sit on a chair.
9. The schedule. Our schedule for Saturday goes like this: Physics- Physics- Physics- Philosophy- Chemistry- Chemistry- Chemistry. Retarded, I know. Can you imagine fitting that much chemistry and physics in one day? I bet your head hurts already. 
10. Teachers who expect you to remember the answer to part c, question 4, page 64 from your fourth grade book. Hon, I don't remember what I had for lunch yesterday, so bear with me.

I should be studying for my math exam anyways; I don't know how I'll solve the problems now. My eyes hurt and I need sleep :(. Wish me luck (I really mean it, I'm not just trying to conclude this post by saying that. So wish me luck if you haven't done that by now!)

What are the major things that suck about your school/ work?

(btw, picture is not mine; I only did the writing on it. So credit to whoever took the picture!)

Happy (?) Eid

Eid, at least for me, usually lasts no longer than a few hours in which we visit our relatives. But that’s not how it should be. That’s not how Eid should be.

The most exciting thing about Eid shouldn’t be comparing the number of Eid greetings you receive on WhatsApp or Facebook, or what relative has the most delicious chocolate..

I think a family dinner to gather all the members of the extended family would be a good idea, or even a small family dinner would be nice. We could even arrange for a family movie night, or a trip to the mountains. There should be some sort of family ritual to decorate the house, at least to make the little kids be engaged in the holiday spirit. The town should be decorated and cleaned (they do that in Zahle on Christmas, and people volunteer to decorate the streets and trees). Those things can even be done in addition to the regular visits we usually do on Eid. 

Eid is slowly becoming less and less exciting that it was before. Maybe it’s because I’m growing up; but I sure used to get more excited for Eid at my sister’s age than she does now.

There isn’t a person that told me they had a good Eid when I asked. Eid should be the day in which we celebrate, have fun, enjoy ourselves… What really drove me to write this post was an innocent comment from my sister, when she told me that Christmas seems like a nice holiday [because families have dinner together and decorate pine trees, I suppose].

Don't get me wrong; I, and a lot of people, look forward to Eid. But what is it we really look forward to? New clothes and good chocolate and a break from our work/ school. Not that we shouldn't look forward to those things, but there should be more meaning and depth in our Eids and holidays..

Happy Eid to everyone who celebrated, hopefully your Eid was more exciting than mine was!