Thursday, January 27, 2011

Day 13: A Picture of Your Favorite Band or Artist


Omar Offendum. 
I am currently listening to Omar's songs on repeat. For those who don't know who he is, he's a  Syrian-American Hip-Hop Artist,  born in the KSA, raised in the USA. He sings about personal cultural experiences and the difficulty of living between two worlds when you feel like you belong in both and not exactly fitting in. 
The reason i chose Omar Offendum for todays post is because I can relate to many of his songs.  I am a Somali-Arab-New Zealander still trying to balance living as all three.

Have a listen and let me know what you think. For more tracks visit his Facebook, or Myspace pages. 



Day 12: A Picture of Your Favourite Memory

This one was a tough one. I've been blessed to have had many great moments in my life which make up some of the best memories for me, but they are all quite private and I'm not 100% sure i want to share them on here. So instead, I'm sharing my favorite memory from this summer (10/11). 

I've posted about this day before on bagoftreats. And it definitely is a day I would not forget. 4 generations of women together, exploring the beauty of the country and more specifically region that we live in. 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Day 11: A Picture of Something I Hate

Not even their cute looks can fool me!


Dogs may be man's best friend, but they are my worst enemies!
My isntant reaction is to run, no matter how big or small they are. Lol

Monday, January 24, 2011

Day 10: A picture of your most treasured item

My MacBook. 
Yes it is heavy, and yes it is 2 years old. But it is my baby! 
I don't see myself upgrading anytime soon, and if i do, i'm not leaving this one behind! <3

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Day 9: A Picture Of The Person(s) Who Got You Through The Most

Off course my family is who i turn to in time of need. They are my secret keepers,  and they know me better than i do myself.  But credit must be given where it is due! So in addition to the wonderful A.H clan, i turn to my friends, whom without i wouldn't be the Amina i am today. I love them to bits not because they keep me entertained, but because they get me .They don't judge me, are always truthful and have my best interest in mind.

Without my lovely sister Zainab, being bored last year would have been a constant thing, and without the lovely Sumayyah and Sajida, i wouldn't have had somewhere to escape to when i felt trapped in the city. Having them nearby was something i am truthfully thankful for.

Also, special mention goes to te utterly wonderful:
When i needed someone to talk to, she was there. Despite being in a different city and on a different Island alltogether, we managed to keep in constant ouch. Thankfully!

Her constant stream of texts made me feel less lonely, i never felt alone with her messages morning, afternoon and night. Even when the dreaded exam period rolled in, she was there. Miraculously, we successfully conducted all nighters together, while being in different places.

Sha, i love you for everything you've done for me. I couldn't have asked for a better friend!

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Day 8: A Picture Of Your Night

Forget my knight, hero/oin. My night's worth talking about more. 

 Oh wait... it's not.

As much as i love researching, it's 2.07am here and i've only just decided exactly what it is i want to do my report on. Phew!

P.S. Notice the page on the screen? Lol It's safe to say, my brain's not with my report.
P.P.S. My handwriting's not usually this bad.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Day 7: The Person I Do The Silliest Things With

Something i have to clarify, I am not a very silly person. Outside, i'm a generally amiable person and try to am quite civil. 
Inside the house I am a different person. I am the joker/prankster of the house. 
You can call me the one true trouble maker of the family. 
Therefore, the person i am silliest with is simply; me!