Comments on: It’s the never ending ranting post http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/ Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:30:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ima http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44622 Ima Thu, 28 May 2009 13:56:10 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44622 Ohmygoodness, MY MOM SAYS THE SAME THING TO ME ALL THE TIME!!! Except not about marriage...yet. They do that about school, heh.. Ohmygoodness, MY MOM SAYS THE SAME THING TO ME ALL THE TIME!!! Except not about marriage…yet. They do that about school, heh..

]]> By: Liane http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44604 Liane Wed, 27 May 2009 14:58:06 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44604 I say "Fuck stereotypes!" It's my life, and I am going to make a change in this silly mentality of theirs!! Wait till they try my food... it'll blow them away! And whatever you end up doing, as long as it's something you want to do, then you do it with pride!! Kudos to you! I say “Fuck stereotypes!” It’s my life, and I am going to make a change in this silly mentality of theirs!! Wait till they try my food… it’ll blow them away!

And whatever you end up doing, as long as it’s something you want to do, then you do it with pride!! Kudos to you!

]]> By: Mona http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44603 Mona Wed, 27 May 2009 14:35:35 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44603 <a href="#comment-44602" rel="nofollow">@Liane</a> Arab girls are not allowed to become chefs, because in our society it seems more like being a cooking servant. Arab girls are not allowed to be waitresses, because it is like being a servant. blah blah blah.. @Liane
Arab girls are not allowed to become chefs, because in our society it seems more like being a cooking servant.

Arab girls are not allowed to be waitresses, because it is like being a servant.

blah blah blah..

]]> By: Liane http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44602 Liane Wed, 27 May 2009 14:31:50 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44602 Hey, I just found your blog. Pretty cool. I wanted to tell you that you're not alone in this. I haven't worked in 8 months (stupid fuck up with the Canadian immigration, and it was really stressful. Anyway, it's all fixed and I can get back to work)... but here's the problem. I kinda enjoyed not working for the past 8 months. It was kinda nice and relaxing, I managed to destress and learn how to be calm and patient. ANYWAY, now my parents are stressing me about the whole job search. The only thing I can say is "thank god they don't live in Canada or Halifax, for that matter and that they're all the way in Jordan." 'Cos I don't think I could deal with that. And I am very good at ignoring what they have to say. They have "plans" for my life.. like any other arab family, but when I mention MY dreams, it's like a sin or the biggest mistake in the world. Is it bad to want to become a chef, really? Is it not a good enough job for arabs? Must I always have to be a manager or in some managerial position? Also, I wanted to say... the right job will come at the right time. And hey, at least you're blogging, and it seems like something you actually like to do! Keep up the good work, Mona!! You've got my support for this! Hey,

I just found your blog. Pretty cool.
I wanted to tell you that you’re not alone in this. I haven’t worked in 8 months (stupid fuck up with the Canadian immigration, and it was really stressful. Anyway, it’s all fixed and I can get back to work)… but here’s the problem. I kinda enjoyed not working for the past 8 months. It was kinda nice and relaxing, I managed to destress and learn how to be calm and patient.
ANYWAY, now my parents are stressing me about the whole job search. The only thing I can say is “thank god they don’t live in Canada or Halifax, for that matter and that they’re all the way in Jordan.” ‘Cos I don’t think I could deal with that. And I am very good at ignoring what they have to say. They have “plans” for my life.. like any other arab family, but when I mention MY dreams, it’s like a sin or the biggest mistake in the world. Is it bad to want to become a chef, really? Is it not a good enough job for arabs? Must I always have to be a manager or in some managerial position?
Also, I wanted to say… the right job will come at the right time. And hey, at least you’re blogging, and it seems like something you actually like to do! Keep up the good work, Mona!! You’ve got my support for this!

]]> By: Mona http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44601 Mona Wed, 27 May 2009 13:14:06 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44601 <a href="#comment-44598" rel="nofollow">@Oksana</a> Your comment was not long at all. Long comments are when I have to scroll my high resolution monitor down to finish reading it! :P @Oksana
Your comment was not long at all. Long comments are when I have to scroll my high resolution monitor down to finish reading it! :P

]]> By: Mona http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44600 Mona Wed, 27 May 2009 13:13:12 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44600 <a href="#comment-44596" rel="nofollow">@JouJou</a> awww.. the cutest comment ever! :) @JouJou
awww.. the cutest comment ever! :)

]]> By: Oksana http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44598 Oksana Wed, 27 May 2009 06:12:48 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44598 Don't be too hard on your mom! What she said is not very Arab! It's universal!I quit my high paying job few months ago to start my own business, and of course you BET I did NOT tell my mom that I'm unemployed! Give them a break. They are just worried. And I'm sure she only wants you to be happy, that's why all this push, cause all she probably knows of being happy is having a good husband and full time work. With the parents you gotta think on their level. Because you love them. They are parents after all. And sorry, but whatever situation you are in it's DEFINITELY not your parents fault :) And my Gosh, you are a whiner :) ...(ps. I still like you lots though :) - you so remind me of this Pakistani friend of mine.) Well, keep trying to find your place in life, and I wish you all the best! Walla!! p.s. excuse my long comment. And if you can, keep fingers crossed for me too :) Don’t be too hard on your mom! What she said is not very Arab! It’s universal!I quit my high paying job few months ago to start my own business, and of course you BET I did NOT tell my mom that I’m unemployed! Give them a break. They are just worried. And I’m sure she only wants you to be happy, that’s why all this push, cause all she probably knows of being happy is having a good husband and full time work. With the parents you gotta think on their level. Because you love them. They are parents after all.
And sorry, but whatever situation you are in it’s DEFINITELY not your parents fault :)
And my Gosh, you are a whiner :) …(ps. I still like you lots though :) – you so remind me of this Pakistani friend of mine.)
Well, keep trying to find your place in life, and I wish you all the best! Walla!! p.s. excuse my long comment. And if you can, keep fingers crossed for me too :)

]]> By: JouJou http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44596 JouJou Wed, 27 May 2009 05:15:54 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44596 Hey Mona, I wonder why people go around poking nose in others business and ask questions like why you are not employed in a 9-5 job. They must be themselves unemployed to have so much time to interfere with others' life. First of all, you are not unemployed, but a self-employed professional blogger. Who knows, may be professional writing is what you were really made for, but that is one option to consider for your future. Lots of people like what you write, and you are making money alongside too.. I call that a job. It is even better because most people don't feel appreciated in their workplaces, whereas you have an overwhelming audience who likes you. As for parents, they will always be parents, be assured they are proud of you, they are just worried and sometimes get influenced by the society's pressures (like to get a daughter married off). I know you will stay true to yourself and will be the winner in the end. Lots of people sacrifice their happiness in order to please others, but Mona will show the way :) As I came to think that's what 'rebellious' in your title means - and it's best definition ever. Salamz Hey Mona,
I wonder why people go around poking nose in others business and ask questions like why you are not employed in a 9-5 job. They must be themselves unemployed to have so much time to interfere with others’ life. First of all, you are not unemployed, but a self-employed professional blogger. Who knows, may be professional writing is what you were really made for, but that is one option to consider for your future. Lots of people like what you write, and you are making money alongside too.. I call that a job. It is even better because most people don’t feel appreciated in their workplaces, whereas you have an overwhelming audience who likes you. As for parents, they will always be parents, be assured they are proud of you, they are just worried and sometimes get influenced by the society’s pressures (like to get a daughter married off). I know you will stay true to yourself and will be the winner in the end. Lots of people sacrifice their happiness in order to please others, but Mona will show the way :) As I came to think that’s what ‘rebellious’ in your title means – and it’s best definition ever. Salamz

]]> By: mariam http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44595 mariam Wed, 27 May 2009 00:31:35 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44595 there are heaps of employment and business ops here.... the lifestyle is easy here... there are heaps of employment and business ops here…. the lifestyle is easy here…

]]> By: Mona http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/2009/05/26/its-the-never-ending-ranting-post/comment-page-1/#comment-44594 Mona Wed, 27 May 2009 00:28:30 +0000 http://www.rebelliousarabgirl.net/?p=6984#comment-44594 <a href="#comment-44593" rel="nofollow">@mariam</a> hmm.. Australia is still under Britz rule just like Canada.. so it won't be that hard to just move down to the land down under.. ahhh.. hmmm.. thinking thinking.. @mariam
hmm.. Australia is still under Britz rule just like Canada.. so it won’t be that hard to just move down to the land down under.. ahhh.. hmmm.. thinking thinking..

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