Taking ItGlobal

(Egypt)
I am TakingITGlobal
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Just Another Monday

After the american center "meeting" we sat outside and messed around with my webcam. Its amazing the amount of laughter that can result from a special effects program on my computer and a camera. Now I want to post some up but uhhh that takes time. I dont do time. Im ignoring all the politcal stuff I wanted to talk about, I have about a dozen news headlines I want to comment on but thats alot of brain power which I currently do not have. I should get started on my editing but Id really rather just spend today goofing around.

Smiling Like an Idiot.

I dont know who decided that smiling is a trait belonging to the species idiot. But if thats who I am, so be it. I mean really I dont remember the last time I had this emotional peace. I know its extremely temporary so might as well enjoy it while it lasts. I think I know why, but I guess Ill ignore those reasons and convince myself its unexplained. I have about hours of typing to do and a ton of cleaning yet Im smiling like the complete idiot I am.



This is also an oppertunity to let everyone know Im in LOVE with Rives. I think Ive seen every last one of his slams and this is one of his best. Enjoy :)

TGIF? Not so much.

The fact that its Friday only means that Im one day closer to Sunday which ultimately means- Im in a serious pickle. Only got 3 pages translated so far, which is closer to nothing than something. Im in this odd "I could really use a wish right now" mood. Actually Id like 3. Now I didnt give this alot of thought so these are the not-thiking-straight wishes.

1.I wish I could make a real difference and accomplish all my dreams.
2.I wish I was pretty. No scratch that, I wish I was beautiful. Super metabolisim would be nice too.
3.HELLA MONEY. hahhaaa...For my sister and family of course. Just sayin.

Thats whats on my mind for now. Ive also realized that having a blog with no followers is straight up talking to yourself in public. Find followers or stop talking to myself?
I pick neither.

Me? Procrastinate? Never...

Seriously though, I really cant stop not doing what I should be doing. I mean I have 12 Arabic pages staring at me waiting to be translated and so far I have (drum roll please) One line. Not good. And the weird thing is Im not wasting time doing something useless or anything Im literally doing ANYTHING other than translating. How long will it last? I have no idea. I guess Ill just triple the caffine intake and pull an all nighter.


For now just stare at the glory of this form of heaven on Earth.
Ice Cream Sunday.

Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar (Official Video)

This is the perfect song for the way it is right now. At this point Im filling out applications for a few conferences and organizations, some of the questions are like Write a summary of your key professional achievements, including professional studies, and work experiences and that really isnt as bad as the "how will you benefit us from your experiences and how do you make an impact on society and improve your community" questions that have driven me literally mad I wanna make it. I really really do. But at this point of distress, theres only so much I can do.

Story Behind The Name

Heyyyy people who happen to love me enough to read my soon to be not so useless blog!
This is my first post ever so I guess its a chance to explain why my name is a problem. Ive also come to the conclusion that my whole being is a problem. When I lived Saudi Arabia, I was asked stuff like are you Jewish? and literally been asked to tell my parents they should have really not named me that. Living in Egypt were I supposedly would "belong" it doesnt slide either. So just meeting a stranger requires me to tell my life story, in the US the name wasnt much of a problem; it was more of a contradiction in the sense that I claimed to be Egyptian when I have an American name. Long story short- My name is Jessica Heba Ibrahim Abdelfattah Elsayed and I plan to have a real voice someday. Everyone has a blog now so I clearly dont have one just because its a trend (if I were a trend follower I wouldnt dress the way I do) Maybe I have one as an outlet to my occasionally incoherent thoughts and at some point a platform for starting my mission to correct misconceptions and beliefs many people have taken about Arabs and the Middle East in general, maybe some one bored enough to roam through my blog will see how simple, humble and caring my family and friends are. So there may be a few posts about them, about Ramadan which is coming up in a few days and about food cause you know what- thats everyday :) Oh and as for the picture- thats the view from my window, its reason for being up there- none.