If you squeeze an orange, do you get carrot juice ? No? You get only orange juice. If a CD has Celine Dion tracks, can you hear Bob Dylan? No. Whatever is inside, will emerge on the outside.
Category: My Thought Bank
Week 23 – June 2015
Sorry it took me that long to get here ! 
Note to Self
Life is a Theater
Invite Your Audience Carefully
Not Everyone Is Spiritually Healthy And Mature Enough To Have A Front Row Seat In Our Lives.
There Are Some People In Our Life That Need To Be Loved From A Distance.
It’s Amazing What You Can Accomplish When You Let Go, Or At Least Minimize Your Time With Draining, Negative, Incompatible, Not-Going-Anywhere Relationships, Friendships, Fellowships.
Observe The Relationships Around You.
Pay Attention To : Which Ones Lift And Which Ones Lean…
Which Ones Encourage And Which Ones Discourage…
Which Ones Are On A Path Of Growth Uphill And Which Ones Are Going Downhill..
When You Leave Certain People, Do You Feel Better Or Feel Worse?
Which Ones Always Have Drama Or Don’t Really Understand, Know And Appreciate
You And The Gift That Lies Within You…
When You Seek Growth, Peace Of Mind, Love And Truth, The Easier It Will Become
For You To Decide Who Gets To Sit In The Front Row And Who Should Be Moved To The Balcony Of Your Life.
You Cannot Change The People Around You But You Can Change The People You Are Around With.
So Thank God for this beautiful Life and Choose Wisely The People
Who Sit In The Front Row Of Your Life.
Week 14/52
Posting after three weeks seems like forever – but hey I am here and thinking about what to write next 🙂 and just being myself.
Have a great week ahead and don’t break yourself for something or someone you cannot fix 🙂
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day also called International Working Women’s Day is celebrated each year on the 8th of March. It honors one of the first organized actions by working women in the world in 1857, when hundreds of women workers in garment and textile factories in New York City staged a strike against low wages, long working hours, and inhumane working conditions.
In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women’s Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace to be observed on a date to be chosen by each Member State. Why dedicate a day exclusively to the celebration of the world’s women? In adopting its resolution on the observance of Women’s Day, the General Assembly cited two reasons: to recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security.
For the women of the world, the Day’s symbolism has a wider meaning: It is an occasion to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilize for meaningful change.
In recent decades, women have made tremendous progress towards achieving equality with men. Women’s access to education and proper health care has increased; their participation in the paid labor force has grown; and legislation that promises equal opportunities for women and respect for their human rights has been adopted in many countries. The world now has a growing number of women as policy-makers, however, nowhere in the world can women claim to have the same rights and opportunities as men. Women continue to be among the poorest: the majority of the world’s 1.3 billion absolute poor are women. Of the roughly 776 million people around the world who cannot read and write, two thirds are female. On the average, women receive between 30 and 40 per cent less pay than men earn for the same work. Everywhere women continue to be victims of violence, with rape and domestic violence listed as significant causes of disability and death among women worldwide. Clearly there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. Each year the United Nation sets a theme for International Women’s Day. ‘Make It Happen’ is the 2015 theme, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognizing women.
I encourage everyone to do their best to make a difference, think globally and act locally !.Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding.
Events happening in Kuwait to celebrate International Women’s Day:
Date & time: 07 March 2015 10.00 to 22.00
About: The Second Annual 6abebat Bazaar held in honor of Women’s Day will host prominent social women speakers, artists, video gallery, food and market vendors and kids activities!
Venue: Bayt Lothan, Salmiya.
Organization: Kuwait Women Doctors: An independent non-profit organization for Kuwaiti women health professionals that aspires to network, enlighten and empower women.
Happy National & Liberation Day
This year on 25th and 26th February Kuwait memorializes its 54th Independence Day and 26th Liberation Day. Each year to rejoice the core of patriotism, Kuwaitis celebrate with enormous pride and magnificent festivities.
The whole month of February which is also known as HALA February features as one of the most happening and carefree days for the people of Kuwait be it the locals, the expats or tourists. Kuwait commemorates with innumerable carnivals, cultural activities, events, concerts, workshops, seminars etc. which are organized both for children and families. The celebrations also includes spectacular lights illuminated all over Kuwait be it in the malls, out in the parks, government buildings, oil companies or public buildings. The bright lights highlight the essence of liberation and independence. All the streets and roads are decorated with colors of the Kuwaiti flag. It is just breath taking to see such a colorful, happy and blessed surrounding. And makes me more proud to call it home.
During childhood, we never missed out on the National and Liberation Day celebrations, we enjoyed with foam sprays and decorated my father’s car with lots of Kuwaiti flags. And from generations to generations this tradition continues. The only difference being I am driving the car with my son, his cousins and friends. Of course back in the days we enjoyed spraying each other with foam and we always seem to run out of cans, but then with the banning of foam sprays, water guns came into effect and the tradition still continues. In this day and age I personally feel water guns are safer and I love the fact that it can be enjoyed by any age group. A multitude of people are also seen dancing on the streets and the Gulf road holding the national flag – a moment of sheer delight in honoring the country.
The holidays allow people to indulge in dining out most of the time and you can see the bazaars, souks and malls selling a variety of items depicting the national flag in forms of clothes, banners, hats, masks, wigs, etc.
This majestic merriment creates a bond of brotherhood and unites the people in peace and harmony throughout Kuwait. This time of the year, the weather is beautiful and a great time for hospitality, thus Kuwait attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world. Not to forget this month of long celebrations offers huge discounts, shopping extravaganzas, special airfare and hotel packages.
The celebrations just do not stop here in the city but in the midst of the desert, the lively atmosphere takes place in the chalets and camps, where they have several family activities like kite flying, buggies, motor race, camel rides, camping, bon fires and the list goes on.
I am listing a few places where you will find a majority of people celebrating their National and Liberation holidays:
The Kuwait International Trade Fair Grounds – Enjoy the Carnival City
1001 Inventions Exhibition from 4th Feb to 7th March at the Scientific Center Tent
Horseback riding on the beach Call 55546773
Bake Sale at AUS Middle School Student Council Feb 22nd and 23rd (part of the profit goes to PAWS Kuwait Animal Shelter)
Hala Feb Art Camp Feb 22nd to Feb 26th Call: 97775273
El Salam American Nursery Feb 25th, 26th and 27th Book Fair (books, games, DVDs, watched and more) Call 65166743
Visit the Al Mubarakiya Expo in Souq Al Mubarakiya
Kuwait Towers
Green Island
Al Shaab Leisure Park
Messila Beach
If you are an Instagram person – Take part in the Instagram challenge check it out on @bazaargram and @partyland_kuwait – Use the hashtag #WeHeartKuwait.
Wishing everyone Happy Holidays and Stay Safe!
Actions vs Words
Be careful what you say, how much of it do you mean and what are you going to do about it.. Have a great weekend.
What do you think?
Being in a relationship does not equate to being in love!! Or does it ?
Happy Weekending Everyone!!
Faith
Let your faith be bigger than your fear. Stay Blessed ..