Monday, May 23, 2011

Carpe Diem



    

        Since I was a little girl, I have dreamed of many things; however, most of these dreams did not come true. Therefore, I have started to think that dreaming and planning for the future is not as important as living the present. The future can hides uncertain events and not knowing those events can be extremely exhilarating. Moreover, worrying about what life might throw in our way, is making our life full of fear. Also, it is preventing us from taking decisions and making the necessary changes (leap of faith)!! Carpe Diem is a Latin term for "Seize the day", which means live your day and stop thinking about the future because it is not seen. The best way to seize the day is to pick a really big thing that you have been putting off and stop thinking and projecting about it. After that, create your plan and get into action by taking the first step. Keep taking steps until you have accomplished your task. Cherish the present; moreover, to live a happy life we need to embrace everything that comes in our way. Life is short, so appreciate each moment of your life and do not let anything pass you by without trying it. There are several things I would like to do with my life. For now, there is one thing I want it to be done as soon as possible which is being accepted in university of California Riverside for a graduate degree. So far, I am studying at UCR Extension Center to improve my English skills and later on to gain the required TOEFL score to be accepted at the college. Take your life as it comes, day by day. As Abraham Lincoln said,"And in the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years."

There is an application from Apple store that has a lot of quotes regarding Carpe Diem, the application's name is Carpe Diem.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

My Sweet Beloved Mother

My first post was about someone whose made my life so colorful and bright. In particular, it was about my father, who had left the world to a better one. However, my father could not reach the higher positions and became a very successful gentleman without his life partnership, his other half, his wife. My sweet and beloved mother, who had a huge impact on my father's life and our's (my brothers, my sisters, and myself). My mother has an extraordinary fortitude, perseverance, an altruistic soul and a very kindly heart. The kind of mother who has a great willingness to help other people who have problems; moreover, my mother taught me more than anyone else, she gave me the strength to overcome hardships in my life, yet she left me with invaluable life lessons. Her fortitude and perseverance, have encouraged me to grow up to live the life of an authentic person, a life filled with perseverance and determination.

In addition, my mother's life is the reason which made her such an independent woman with a lot of great personalities. Her father was one of the ten other students who had graduated from the university as the first alumni group to graduate from that college. His major was in biochemistry studies; furthermore, he worked in the ministry of commerce in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for many years in higher positions. After that, he started his own business in the field of commerce; moreover, he provided a lot of businessmen with a very great advices regarding their business. My grandfather was a very successful businessman who travelled the whole world for business, tourist and study. My mother is the only daughter in her family; however, she was not a very spoiled child, her mother made her to do a lot of home chores, besides, she has to study hard for school. Despite of that, she was successful everywhere, her parents adore her for being a very respected daughter and for being an excellent student.

Moreover, my mother is a very educated and knowledgable woman, she studied English Literature at University of Washington, Seattle. Also, she speaks French very well, because she studied it at college for two years. My mother loves to read books almost in every field; furthermore, she loves to read novels and poetry. However, my sweet mother sacrifices all that for one thing, to rear her children and be there all the time, so she is a full time mother!
My mother has given me emotional support since day one; furthermore, she always trusted me due to the fact she has tought me right from wrong. By her teaching me the valuable manners, I have been able to make better choices as a young woman. She has encouraged me to do my best at everything I do and to never give up. My mother has been the best role model for me; she has taught me not to worry about what others think or say about me, as long as I am doing the right thing. Also, she teaches me to stand up for what I believe in no matter what the case is; besides, she has taugh me that no mountain is high enough to climb. Those are a few reasons why she is an excellent role model in my life.

My mother is a diligent and determined woman who has left me with the right direction to be a successful person. I can never thank my mother enough for what she has given to me; for how she suffered when I was in her womb and the pain she had to go through to bring me out to this world. Moreover, the precious lessons from my mother are the luggage for me to go on my road and discover new horizon of knowledge and make my dream become a reality. In the end, I realize the invaluable gift of life and true happiness to view the world more optimistically and to believe in the brighter future, thank you my dearest mother.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Al Janadriyah: Heritage and Cultural Festival


Al Janadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival (Al Janadriyah 2011) has become the major tourist magnet in Riyadh; it is located about 45 kilometers outside Riyadh. It is the annual extravaganza that celebrates the vibrant cultural treasures of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, it is one of the famous cultural festivals of Saudi Arabia that brings the various cultural and traditional forms together at one platform. Also, it highlights some of the most exquisite samples of arts and crafts of Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the festival reveals the regional differences which create the distinctive character of Saudi individuality.


The festival, in its 26th edition, starts with a camel race and goes on to the performances of the folklore troupes, and recitations by famous literary figures. In addition, the prosaic literature, beautiful poetry, drama, intellectual discussions, and music are all in a full bloom in this event. It serves two purposes at the same time: educating the people about the richness of the folk arts, and entertaining them with the performances. Also, there are working displays of carpet-weaving, pottery-making, and woodcarving from different regions. Arabian dancers and singers provide entertainment, while reviving all the traditional songs of different regions. There are also displays by the armed forces, and displays of traditional swords and daggers. Apart from Al Janadriyah attraction is the camel race that invites thousands of spectators. Though apparently, it seems to be hardcore entertainment stuff, the way the camels are handled and navigated, it speaks volumes about the art and the skill involved.

The festival draws more than one million visitors every year, from different countries. In the end, Al Janadriyah Heritage and Cultural Festival is a perfect event to get the essential of Saudi Arabia in a nutshell.

If you want to watch videos regarding the events in Al Janadriyah, visit http://www.youtube.com/ and type in the search: Al Janadriyah 2011


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