Lately, I have come to realize who my male role model is.  I have come to see how much I resemble him, how much I admire his personality, his frankness, his values and his respectful way of speaking. I have realized that whatever question or confusion i may come across, he will always have a satisfying answer. And how can I not admire him when he’s the first of two bookaholics I have set my eyes on.

I am thankful for being his daughter, and grateful for having the second bookaholic as my mom..

I also realized, that I cannot sit idle the way I am right now. A Jobless graduate who cannot accept working in an environment which is not full of stress! I must be crazy! but honestly, I cannot bare going to work each and every day and be handed a 30 minute task, and spread it throughout my 8 hours! kill me, put me under all types of pressure, but don’t let me sit on a desk and do nothing.

Anyhowwww

Today, my spirits are high

and I’m flying without wings!

First, because I went to Sharjah Book fair.

Second, because I was impressed by some newly published children books, yes, ARABIC ones! you see the image of childrens books in the Arab region is truly embarrassing, or lets say, it used to be. Publishers always gave us a feel that they are in search of LOW cost printing & LOW cost graphics until LOW standard of stories eventually did not seem to matter to them, as long as they’re producing and gaining profit. Today however I was impressed by the quality of children books showcased in the Book Fair, especially books published by KALIMAT. I never really heard of them before but now I know where I ought to be looking for interesting books for the kids. Another publishing house was Dar Al Nahdha? which is an Egyptian publishing house. I’m not really sure of the later’s name because I forgot the book with my younger brother, but I really love it’s graphics and fonts and so I will share some shots once I have it back Enshallah.

Ofcourse rumbling about those books is meanigless without showing you what they are like, so yalla, be prepared for a bandwidth attack on your machines, you have 20 photos coming your way.

Below is a translated book, I cannot stop staring at those princesses!, have a look yourself

The Indian Princess on the cover, i want her Sariiiiii

The Eastern Princess, Shahrazad

The Japanese Princess, I’d love such a Kimono, I’d wear it for Eid!

The Egyptian Princess, Nice hair cut

A Native American Princess. Oh aren’t they beautiful? there are more princesses of course, each with a short story of her

This second book is a different thing, this was a must have, reminded me of , ehem, one of my sisters? haha! almshtaga, you’ll love this one!!

This is Mimi, a girl with wavy hair, who wants straight hair! don’t we all want different hair?

Here’s the third book, about a little girl who dreams of turning into animals,

She wants to become a Giraffe to reach the high shelves … so do I..  (>_<)

A young adult book which I’m looking forward to reading

another translated book

cook books, the first one is from my mum. Senses 2 is a cookbook produced by a Kuwaiti lady I think in corporation with some Bakery or something. the photography and recipes are top notch

Another reason to be happy, I own another Deedaat book God bless his soul

Whats the book fair without some Tareq Al Suwadain books? those are my next reads

and Audio CD’s. I’ve always wanted to know more about his Leadership program, and now ill know

and some more

Oh and these are from the Magrudy annual warehouse sale that was held a few days ago in their Festival city branch. Unfortunately, I only managed to check it out on the last day, when everything good had run out. People were going crazy! eying each other’s hands, wishing someone would let go of a good book by mistake so they could grab it! well, i don’t mind this type of hostility, it’s healthy

Now lets be serious for a minute. I have purchased around 25 books in a single week and only finished reading one, which is The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. Do you get my point? I need to stop it. NOW. If you see me posting more book, then please do remind me that I am not reading enough to deserve those new books. >_<

“… You’re half asleep.. you can feel the world around you move… your eyes are shut.. you seem to be sound asleep… but your mind’s wide awake… thinking of a million thing, and at the same time.. nothing at all…. you try to focus.. open up your eyes… shut it close again… fix your sleeping position.. still, no use..

You turn to your other side, try to remember what you might have forgotten, but still.. nothing…

It’s time to get up, after 45,000 alarm rings, & you’re wondering if you had any sleep at all?

You wash your face.. look at your puffy face reflection in the mirror .. something seems abnormal… you stare more closely, without really looking at yourself.. but nothing,… nothing seems to click….

You start brushing your teeth, absentmindedly .. and suddenly, you remember a dream..

A round, ball-like piece of your tooth falls off… for no reason at all…

Teeth.. yes of course… teeth.. and dreams… they’re not the perfect thing to start your day with.. especially when you come to realize later on that night, that the calender struck 14-4-2010 and another one year gap has been formed between us, the living ones, and those who rest in peace…“

Did I mention that I’ve finished reading my 8th book for this year? and started with the 9th? Although the number is pretty humble, but compared to last year, FIRST, I’ve already exceeded last years number ( yes it was 8 book for a whole year! a555 3alay) Aaaaand because I’m doing my Capstone graduation project, I’m actually reading even more! I’ll never understand why i’ve always read more, designed more & created new layouts for my websites only when I’m hell stressed & can’t fit things in my schedule! I think it’s just me, i can’t enjoy something unless I know pretty well that it’s not time for it

Speaking of the 8th book, it was A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hussaini, This author will never fail me, first The Kite Runner, now this master piece.
When you read a book with ALL your senses, then this is the book that you’ll never dare to forget for as long as you live… I don’t even wanna review the book! if you haven’t read it yet, don’t let it skip you.

My first Kalima book

How can one resist this iPhone cover?

It is those simple gifts that make my heart go Odda Daa

Until next update, All I need is a sincere prayer.. to make me a better me… to guide me to the right way.. to help me stand up for everything i believe in.. & to grant me my one and only wish..

Until then, May every reader be blessed with a life full of faith & love …