Comments on: Reflections on Living in America http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:50:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: Hmm… at yazeez http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-14447 Hmm… at yazeez Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:45:20 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-14447 [...] been here for a year and 20 days now :P). I wrote a reflection post that was about living here for 5 months (dont ask why 5 months), should I write something? I’ll try to write up something decent this [...] […] been here for a year and 20 days now :P). I wrote a reflection post that was about living here for 5 months (dont ask why 5 months), should I write something? I’ll try to write up something decent this […]

]]> By: Tagged! at yazeez http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-1671 Tagged! at yazeez Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:20:13 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-1671 [...] I am a cuddler: True. I am a morning person: True, if I sleep early, that doesnt happen much I am a perfectionist: At times I could be. But I don’t like to think of myself as one. So False. I am an only child: False. I am currently in my pajamas: False, I sleep in short and old T’s :p I am currentely pregnant: False! I am currently suffering from a broken heart: False. I am left handed: False. I am addicted to Blogging: Somewhat true. I am online 24/7: If this means if my computer is connected 24/7 then true, otherwise not. I am very shy around the opposite gender: False. I can be paranoid at times: False. I currently have a crush on someone: False. I currently regret something that I have done: False. I enjoy country music: False! I mentioned this before! I enjoy smoothies: False. I enjoy talking on the phone: True with some people. I have a hard time paying attention at school/work: Depends how well I slept the night before . I have a hidden talent: True, many. I have a lot to learn: True. I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal: False. [...] […] I am a cuddler: True. I am a morning person: True, if I sleep early, that doesnt happen much I am a perfectionist: At times I could be. But I don’t like to think of myself as one. So False. I am an only child: False. I am currently in my pajamas: False, I sleep in short and old T’s :p I am currentely pregnant: False! I am currently suffering from a broken heart: False. I am left handed: False. I am addicted to Blogging: Somewhat true. I am online 24/7: If this means if my computer is connected 24/7 then true, otherwise not. I am very shy around the opposite gender: False. I can be paranoid at times: False. I currently have a crush on someone: False. I currently regret something that I have done: False. I enjoy country music: False! I mentioned this before! I enjoy smoothies: False. I enjoy talking on the phone: True with some people. I have a hard time paying attention at school/work: Depends how well I slept the night before . I have a hidden talent: True, many. I have a lot to learn: True. I have a secret that I am ashamed to reveal: False. […]

]]> By: RONA http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-1222 RONA Fri, 07 Jul 2006 07:12:00 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-1222 HI GUYS ,IT WAS NICE TO READ THE ARGUMENTS YOU ALL HAD ON YOUR EXPERIENCES WHILE LIVING IN THE WEST.I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU ALL YOU ARE BLESSED YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO STUDY ABROAD. NOT ALL PEOPLE HAD AN APPRATUNITY LIKE THIS ,FOR ME I COULD NOT GO BECAUSE MY FAMILY CAN NOT AFFORD IT,ALTHOUGH I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE US DURING MY CHILDHOOD,BUT I DID NOT GO SINCE.I JUST WISH THAT DAY WILL COME.GOOD LUCK ALL HI GUYS ,IT WAS NICE TO READ THE ARGUMENTS YOU ALL HAD ON YOUR EXPERIENCES WHILE LIVING IN THE WEST.I JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU ALL YOU ARE BLESSED YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO STUDY ABROAD. NOT ALL PEOPLE HAD AN APPRATUNITY LIKE THIS ,FOR ME I COULD NOT GO BECAUSE MY FAMILY CAN NOT AFFORD IT,ALTHOUGH I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN THE US DURING MY CHILDHOOD,BUT I DID NOT GO SINCE.I JUST WISH THAT DAY WILL COME.GOOD LUCK ALL

]]> By: moe http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-734 moe Sun, 11 Jun 2006 17:47:34 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-734 Yazeez,you have some very interesting observation.I am feeling happy that a lot of it ressmbles with my experiences. America is all about success .Most of the time its the financial success. As long as you work for a business and they are happy with your work then you are at the top.Its the material success which people are after not too much into family . A lot of pals they love their girlfriends more then they love their parents. A girl who just came a few days back in my pal's life is more dearer to him than his very own parents. Life is selfish and one has to live it .you have been here for only 5 months and myself for a couple of years.Yes i do remember my country and try to focus more of my time on religious values .The truth of the matter should be our motive for being in the country whether to benefit ourselves or others. Yazeez,you have some very interesting observation.I am feeling happy that a lot of it ressmbles with my experiences. America is all about success .Most of the time its the financial success. As long as you work for a business and they are happy with your work then you are at the top.Its the material success which people are after not too much into family . A lot of pals they love their girlfriends more then they love their parents. A girl who just came a few days back in my pal’s life is more dearer to him than his very own parents. Life is selfish and one has to live it .you have been here for only 5 months and myself for a couple of years.Yes i do remember my country and try to focus more of my time on religious values .The truth of the matter should be our motive for being in the country whether to benefit ourselves or others.

]]> By: sknk http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-714 sknk Fri, 09 Jun 2006 06:19:18 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-714 dude, that was my point exactly. they settle for high paying government jobs to be able to afford their lifestyle, and their decision has nothing to do with their drive/job satisfaction, if they have any beyond paying off the large silly house. :P so yeah there will never be anything as enough. i was in the UK for 7 years, and yeah londoners are different from the rest of the country. lol i dont think you can call london english any more :P i think the principal difference between east and west, is that they grow up knowing very little about world affairs, while everything here is very politicised. the papers here carry more international news than papers in the west simply cos it doesnt concern their readers and wouldnt sell. on the hummus,... look for a greek shop, they do decent but different hummus :P one that opened near my place in uni saved my life :P and i think i contributed to half their revenue! dude, that was my point exactly. they settle for high paying government jobs to be able to afford their lifestyle, and their decision has nothing to do with their drive/job satisfaction, if they have any beyond paying off the large silly house. :P

so yeah there will never be anything as enough.

i was in the UK for 7 years, and yeah londoners are different from the rest of the country. lol i dont think you can call london english any more :P

i think the principal difference between east and west, is that they grow up knowing very little about world affairs, while everything here is very politicised. the papers here carry more international news than papers in the west simply cos it doesnt concern their readers and wouldnt sell.

on the hummus,… look for a greek shop, they do decent but different hummus :P one that opened near my place in uni saved my life :P and i think i contributed to half their revenue!

]]> By: Fawaz Al-Daihani http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-712 Fawaz Al-Daihani Fri, 09 Jun 2006 01:06:31 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-712 Well Yazeed I must say that I am in no position to validate your comments. But I have known you for many years and I know that you never lie and that you always speak your mind. With that said, I agree with your comments. As you know, I have lived half my life in Kuwait and half my life here in England. I spent the last two years of my high school days here in the American School in London. It was filled with Americans. Only about 30% of the high school was international (meaning not American). Only 2 british students. I also study at an American university here in London. So even though I live in England, I am surrounded by Americans. My experiences with them has taught me some of the same things as you have. On the other hand, I have also met many English people. Now before I say any thing I must mention that Londoners are quite different than the rest of England. Londoners, with respect to other English people, are more open-minded, more aware of other cultures and of the diversity of nationalities and religions in this historical city. However, I have also realised that the other English people are in turn more open-minded, and aware of other cultures than Americans are. In addition, the English are a nation proud of their heritage and culture and in turn respect other cultures and religions. (With the exception of the French and the German :P) I know it sound like I hate Americans. I don't. Most of my best friends in high school were American. It's just that I am more comfortable around the English. :) Well Yazeed I must say that I am in no position to validate your comments. But I have known you for many years and I know that you never lie and that you always speak your mind. With that said, I agree with your comments.
As you know, I have lived half my life in Kuwait and half my life here in England. I spent the last two years of my high school days here in the American School in London. It was filled with Americans. Only about 30% of the high school was international (meaning not American). Only 2 british students.
I also study at an American university here in London. So even though I live in England, I am surrounded by Americans. My experiences with them has taught me some of the same things as you have.
On the other hand, I have also met many English people. Now before I say any thing I must mention that Londoners are quite different than the rest of England. Londoners, with respect to other English people, are more open-minded, more aware of other cultures and of the diversity of nationalities and religions in this historical city.
However, I have also realised that the other English people are in turn more open-minded, and aware of other cultures than Americans are.
In addition, the English are a nation proud of their heritage and culture and in turn respect other cultures and religions. (With the exception of the French and the German :P)
I know it sound like I hate Americans. I don’t. Most of my best friends in high school were American. It’s just that I am more comfortable around the English. :)

]]> By: Yazeed http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-709 Yazeed Thu, 08 Jun 2006 11:14:09 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-709 <strong>Mahesh Shantaram</strong>, Welcome to the Blog, it is interesting to see all of the similarities that we have, even though we come from different backgrounds. I agree with relationship being complicated too, especially with the people you spend most of your time with, people who you didn\'t know before coming here. I call it a forced relationship, I was planning to post some points of that soon. I BTW you got a nice website with absolutely amazing pictures. <strong>sknk</strong>, Hummus!!! $2.99 for a tiny plate that tastes like shit!!!! About the dreams, believe me people back home will not be satisfied with what you said, there is no such thing as enough money. <strong>Boss</strong>, Hey I know who you are! I\'ll be waiting for you. Well on the maturity issue, well yes i am talking about the college environment! I don\'t hang out with middle aged Americans that seek international students so that they can add a bit of \"culture\" to their otherwise dull lives :P Plus I am comparing them to other Arab students, no matter how long they have been here. <strong>Abu-Joori</strong>, Well, no offense, but it seems ur were raised in the \'old days,\' you cant tell me that what happened to you, happens to everyone! Plus Saudi is a whole different story, many young students travel to different parts of the country for university, but you are still in the same country, same culture, same ..... almost everything, on top of that the Government gives you a salary and housing, so you cant be THAT proud of what you did :P At least my marriage point was correct, and applies to almost everyone. <strong>Carlsb3rg</strong>, Well its much worse here :P Mahesh Shantaram,
Welcome to the Blog, it is interesting to see all of the similarities that we have, even though we come from different backgrounds. I agree with relationship being complicated too, especially with the people you spend most of your time with, people who you didn\’t know before coming here. I call it a forced relationship, I was planning to post some points of that soon. I
BTW you got a nice website with absolutely amazing pictures.

sknk,
Hummus!!! $2.99 for a tiny plate that tastes like shit!!!!
About the dreams, believe me people back home will not be satisfied with what you said, there is no such thing as enough money.

Boss,
Hey I know who you are! I\’ll be waiting for you.
Well on the maturity issue, well yes i am talking about the college environment! I don\’t hang out with middle aged Americans that seek international students so that they can add a bit of \”culture\” to their otherwise dull lives :P
Plus I am comparing them to other Arab students, no matter how long they have been here.

Abu-Joori,
Well, no offense, but it seems ur were raised in the \’old days,\’ you cant tell me that what happened to you, happens to everyone! Plus Saudi is a whole different story, many young students travel to different parts of the country for university, but you are still in the same country, same culture, same ….. almost everything, on top of that the Government gives you a salary and housing, so you cant be THAT proud of what you did :P
At least my marriage point was correct, and applies to almost everyone.

Carlsb3rg,
Well its much worse here :P

]]> By: Carlsb3rg http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-708 Carlsb3rg Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:29:57 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-708 All arabs hate gulf people. All arabs hate gulf people.

]]> By: Abu-Joori http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-707 Abu-Joori Thu, 08 Jun 2006 09:52:13 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-707 Yazeed, I don't know from where you got this idea of Gulf people not beging their responsibilities till having their first child!. Guess you come from a real rich family, masha'Allah ;) I left home after high school and even I studied in Kingdom (n Dhahran) I was in fully responsible about myself!. I didn't ask dad for money all my 5.5 years in university. He supported me financially when I got married, I got to admit. The same thing apply to most of my friends!. Yazeed,

I don’t know from where you got this idea of Gulf people not beging their responsibilities till having their first child!. Guess you come from a real rich family, masha’Allah ;)

I left home after high school and even I studied in Kingdom (n Dhahran) I was in fully responsible about myself!. I didn’t ask dad for money all my 5.5 years in university. He supported me financially when I got married, I got to admit. The same thing apply to most of my friends!.

]]> By: Boss http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-706 Boss Thu, 08 Jun 2006 07:45:20 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-706 I'll agree with it all, except for the maturity part. I've met MANY mature Americans in my time. Maybe it's the people who you chose to build these observations on, or maybe it's the college environment. All I know is that there are a lot of Americans out there who are VERY mature, putting to shame most of the Arabs (esp. Khaleejis) that I've met in my lifetime. I'll see you out there soon, Yazood - keep NC on ice for me! I’ll agree with it all, except for the maturity part. I’ve met MANY mature Americans in my time. Maybe it’s the people who you chose to build these observations on, or maybe it’s the college environment. All I know is that there are a lot of Americans out there who are VERY mature, putting to shame most of the Arabs (esp. Khaleejis) that I’ve met in my lifetime. I’ll see you out there soon, Yazood - keep NC on ice for me!

]]> By: sknk http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-705 sknk Thu, 08 Jun 2006 06:07:32 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-705 nice post dude. i was really surprised by the things i missed. even tho i'm not an arab i did grow up in this part of the world, and the one thing i really missed: good fresh hummous for less than KD0.500, within, at the most, a 5 minute walk :P on the dreams issue, i would actually say its the other way around if you take out the material lust found here. i found the west to have more drive when it came to things like job satisfaction and personal growth, whereas many people here "settle" for government jobs to be able to afford the material things you mentioned such as the ridiculous villas. nice post dude.

i was really surprised by the things i missed.

even tho i’m not an arab i did grow up in this part of the world, and the one thing i really missed:

good fresh hummous for less than KD0.500, within, at the most, a 5 minute walk :P

on the dreams issue, i would actually say its the other way around if you take out the material lust found here. i found the west to have more drive when it came to things like job satisfaction and personal growth, whereas many people here “settle” for government jobs to be able to afford the material things you mentioned such as the ridiculous villas.

]]> By: Mahesh Shantaram http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-704 Mahesh Shantaram Thu, 08 Jun 2006 05:01:15 +0000 http://yazeez.com/reflections-on-living-in-america/#comment-704 Very interesting observations. I was an Indian-Indian in America not too long ago, and I echo your thoughts with the appropriate substitutions, i.e. the worst people I encountered during my 17-month stay were Indian-Americans. I agree with your other point too. I started to enjoy life more during my stay in the US and at the same time began to appreciate India more. Life and relationships can be unecessarily complicated in the US. Very interesting observations. I was an Indian-Indian in America not too long ago, and I echo your thoughts with the appropriate substitutions, i.e. the worst people I encountered during my 17-month stay were Indian-Americans.

I agree with your other point too. I started to enjoy life more during my stay in the US and at the same time began to appreciate India more. Life and relationships can be unecessarily complicated in the US.

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