Topic #4: Parliamo Italiano

     Fluency in every language is my impossible dream. If I can, I want to learn all of the spoken languages around the world.  However, I knew I can't, so I made a long list for my favorite languages because I hope I will be able to learn at least few words from each one.  At the top of my list is the most preferred language for me, Italian.

      I can't remember when I started to love this language, but I am sure it was a long time ago.  The basic reason behind my interesting in Italian is that my love to Italy because of the amazing things there. A very old history and delicious food.  In addition, I always attracted by Italians body language.  When they talk, their hands move as if they also talk and this makes me very insist to know what they are saying.  A third reason to learn Italian is the relaxed rhythm of their speech. For a person speaks very fast like me, this is a challenge.  All in all, I don't see Italian as as a language only but also an entrance to an attractive culture.  

My Favorite Holiday

     During the year, people celebrate many holidays. Some of them are international holidays while others exclusive for a specific culture.  For every person there is a special holiday which she or he prefers for some reasons. For me, my favorite holiday is the Eid Alfeter holiday.

           The Eid Alfeter holiday is an Islamic holiday which celebrated in the first day after the fast month Ramadan. It is my best holiday for several reasons.  The most important reason is that it represents the importance of the connection among my family.  In fact, this holiday is the annual gathering for my big extended family which lasts several days. Moreover, I get the chance to meet with people who I don't meet at any other days of the year. The second reason for preferring this holiday is because almost during the whole holiday, everyone will try to talk with the others rather than using their cell phones. Another reason is the huge amount of chocolate and food in this holiday, and nobody cares about her or his weight.  In short, this holiday is a big party that stays for several days, and everyone enjoys it.

Topic #3: Money, Power, or Fame?

    Most people live there lives seeking something important for them. Some trying to gain more money or power while others want to be famous. In fact, we chase the thing that we think will get us to our dreams.

    Comparing with power and money, fame is the least important to me for many reasons. First, it does not serve my dreams.  Actually, it will not bring something spacial to me. Also, I once read that some people want to be famous because they are trying to get attention from people around them which I already have. The third and most important reason to not seeking fame is because I don't want my life to be fully exposed to strangers. I appreciate my privacy; it gives me comfort and safety.  In short, fame unlike money and power is not important because it does not have any thing to offer to me.

Topic #2: Almost Chips!

     When anyone mentions strange food, traveling is the first thing to cross my mind.  That is because it gives me a chance to explore local food around the world.  Usually I describe food as a strange or unusual because I am not familiar with it, so when I travel I always try not to miss any chance to try the local dishes. Who knows I may find something I like. 

   

     However, the strangest thing I've ever eaten was a thing that I ate at my city.  It was a Locust!  A locust that is toasted, salted, and ready to be eaten.  I did that a long time ago when I was a kid but I think I still remember how it taste.  It was crunchy almost as chips.  Unfortunately, I don't think I'll try it again because eating an insect is a one time thing for me.

Topic #1: A Little about Me

Hello professor and friends! Welcome to my first post. Here are few things about me.

I am an active person I like to play many sports especially soccer and also to watch matches but sadly I have not been able to watch many lately because of the time differences. Also I love traveling and exploring  new places and cultures to the limit I don't mind if I spend my whole life moving.  I love traveling because it gives me the chance to experience different life styles, trying traditional dishes, and walking through old cities.

In my free time, I usually go to the supermarket. I find it very enjoyable and sometimes I spend more than two hours there even if I don't need any thing important. I like to look deeply into the products and many times I find new, very good things by doing that.

Finally, here is a strange thing about me.  Unlike many people, I only like to eat Ice cream in winter while during summer I prefer to drink hot tea!