OK, so now that I am done rolling on the floor and screaming with laughter into the ruined rug (bloody red wine), I’d like to share this video with you all: It’s funnier if you understand at least some Arabic, but even if you don’t – if you’ve ever been to Jordan, especially to neighbourhoodsContinue reading “AHAHAHA. A how-to guide on being a Jordanian Suberstar”
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Speaking of sexual harassment in the region – good for you, ladies
Just saw this BBC story about fighting, quite literally, sexual harassment in Egypt. Could not be more impressed. Karate is a good step forward, and this sort of thing makes me want to re-inroll in tae kwan do here in Amman. Of course, some attackers escalate to violence when the woman pushes back, we allContinue reading “Speaking of sexual harassment in the region – good for you, ladies”
Good Music (Patrick Wolf) + Good Drinks (Spicy Screwdriver) + Thursday Car Rides (With Bile)
It’s Thursday evening in Amman, which means that the weekend has officially begun. Time for creative output and much corporal cuddling of kitties. You know, today, I was sick to my stomach already when I hailed a cab to go to First Circle. The cab was driven by a man who was 120 years old,Continue reading “Good Music (Patrick Wolf) + Good Drinks (Spicy Screwdriver) + Thursday Car Rides (With Bile)”
New Article: on the Economic Crisis & Domestic Violence in the Former USSR
Read all about Love, Money & Violence. As dutifully reported by yours truly. In other news – I kind of like clubbing in Amman, but why do *scenes* always happen when I come out? To my night in shining armour, who valiantly defended me against a bunch of douchebags by yelling “would you treat yourContinue reading “New Article: on the Economic Crisis & Domestic Violence in the Former USSR”
Bring Her Kasha and Caviar: A Horror Story With Illustrations
It’s no secret that even the most humble individuals occasionally get a rush of sweet, sugary satisfaction when they get the chance to feel superior to someone. I know you’re probably reading this and going “Nope. Not me.” at your computer monitor. Yes, YOU, pumpkin. And me. What happens, however, when the person you’re supposedContinue reading “Bring Her Kasha and Caviar: A Horror Story With Illustrations”
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