School, School and More School!

Hi there!

So today I went back to school from the very long but very enjoyable winter break. I didn't get a lot of sleep last night, so I woke up really tired. I dressed really slowly and then my mom, sister and I took a long time to get to the car. Thankfully, we arrived at school in time, and we weren't late at all. We were early. 

The mood felt very depressing. The weather suddenly became really cold after the previous days were pretty warm. At the common square of the playground,  I saw some of my friends that I haven't seen during the winter break, and we talked about what we did in our break. Most of my friends just hung around the house, watching TV and such.

The bell rang, and we all sat in any random seats we desired. This girl I genuinely dislike came in and started talking really loud and just walking around like some kind of royalty. She was very annoying throughout the day, but I wouldn't let that get in my way! I felt kind of excited before the first class, however, after it had started and ended, all of my energy was drained. The day went on, and the homework piled up, but the energy was kind of neutral throughout the day, so I guess that's good.

Then the terrific trio (my mom, my sister and me!) went back home, and we had lunch and watched some TV. Then I went to do my homework, and after I finished that I checked my social networks (which you should check out as well, the links are at the upper right side of the page) and now I am writing this. 

Semi-eventful day in my opinion. I really want to know about yours, so don't forget to tell me about it in the comments, or if you have come here from Facebook, send me a message with my name tagged in it, so I can see it. 

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-Yara :)

Day 12: Mall and Snowflakes

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Hi there!

So yesterday, my family and I went to TAJ mall to buy some clothes for my father and I, however my dad didn't see anything he liked, so we ended up buying some shirts for me and my sister. We later went to have lunch at a restaurant called Cafe Hanin. It serves Lebanese food and Shisha (Hubbly Bubbly). My sister and I enjoy the first and my parents enjoy both, so it was a very suitable place for all of us. 

After lunch was over, we all went home. My parents took an afternoon nap, while my sister and I prepared for her birthday by making paper snowflakes. My sister made a lot of 2D paper snowflakes, my mother and I helped by making a few, I also made a really big 3D snowflake. They all look magnificent (I was going to post pictures, but my sister wants to keep it a surprise. However, when the party is happening/over, I will post all of the pictures). 

Not much happened after that. All four of us sat in the living room and watched TV for a while, then we went to sleep. 

THE END...or is it?

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PSS: It was the end; the end of the day.

-Yara :)

Day 11: Out and About

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So today, my friends and I decided to go out. We went to Buffalo Wings & Rings for lunch. I arrived with two of my friends,and we waited for the others. One of them came 15 minutes after 3 PM, which is the time we all agreed to meet. Another came at 3:30, and the last of them came at 3:45. So after 45 minutes we ordered our food, and it took about 15-20 minutes for all of the food to arrive.

We finished our meal around 5, and then we headed to the nearby mall. We walked there, and it was a little chilly. When we got there, we had no idea what to do. We just strolled around, considering our options, which were limited (food, cinema,or a store). We sulked around for a while, then I decided to buy a cookie from Nestle Toll House, and one of my friends decided to buy coffee from Starbucks. We aimlessly wandered around, until my mom came and picked me up, along with two of my friends. 

My dad came from Saudi Arabia while I was with my friends, however when we arrived, he was asleep, so I didn't see him. My friends and I just sat down and talked about random things, while my sister and my cousin played in the next room.

When my friends left, my aunt and uncle came over and my dad woke up. I sat with them and they chatted about things, while my sister and my cousin played with the Xbox. I later started to sneeze a lot and blow my nose, and I think I got sick, but it was a good day overall, and I had fun.

How about you? What was your day like? Tell me below in the comments, can't wait to read about it!

-Yara :)

Day 9: Go-Karting and The Automobile Club

Hi there! 

Today, I went to my friend's birthday "gathering" at Speed Center. I arrived there with two of my friends and met with the other girls. We went down to the track and we had to put on hair-nets and then a helmet over it. I got into my kart and the guy started its engine. I pressed the gas pedal really hard and I started to swerve a lot. During the fifteen minutes we were on the tracks, I got stuck about seven times, and bumped into the sidelines too many times to count. Eventually, the guy working there got really sick of pulling me out of the tight places I've pushed myself into, that he told me to slow down everytime he saw me. 

After we were done, I realized that I was the worst and slowest driver of the bunch. However, I was able to laugh at the rest, so it was all okay at the end. We later had lunch, and after that we sang 'Happy Birthday' to her and ate cake (red velvet and Ferrero Rocher). When all of that finished, we just sat around and chatted with one another, while looking at the track, until it was time to leave. 

Then my friend and I went the Jordanian Automobile Club, where we goofed around in the playground and in the arcade. When we got bored we simply sulked around and kept nagging at our mothers to take us home. I went home first.

Now here I am, sitting at home, clicking away on my computer while watching The Good Wife. Which concludes that it was a good day and I can't wait to see what wonders tomorrow beholds!

-Yara :)

Day 5: Dead Sea Again!

Hi there! 

So yesterday I went to the Dead Sea again with my mom, dad and sister, along with my aunt, uncle and cousin (not the same one). We all went in the same car and got there around 2 PM. We had lunch in the same restaurant as before, and then we walked around the pool for a while. After that, my sister and cousin went swimming, and everyone else came to the pool as well and we sat at the bar next to the pool until about 7-8 PM. Everybody got really tired, so we went home again. 

I didn't get to take any pictures, because I left the camera in my jacket, which stayed in the car. However, I did have a lot of fun, although it was the second time I go this week. I have gone to the Dead Sea before, but I still always have fun there, especially when one of my cousins come along. Which makes me want to know, what places do you like to go to a lot, but is always a lot of fun to be in? Tell me in the comments!

-Yara :)

Day 3: Dead Sea

Hi there!

So, yesterday my family and I went to the Dead Sea, and I had loads of fun. I also took a bunch of pictures, which I will upload at the end of the post, but I wanted to first write a little about the Dead Sea and its history. Enjoy!

The Dead Sea is located between the shores of Jordan and Palestine. Despite popular belief (and its name), it is a hyper saline lake, as opposed to a freshwater lake. It has intensely high salinity content (about 28-35 %), which is much greater than the salinity content of oceans, although a few other hypersaline lakes in Africa have higher salinity content. This salinity content disables marine life and vegetation from existing amongst its waters; hence the name. However, the lake's hypersaline state does have its advantages.

The salinity content allows the swimmer to float very easily, due to its buoyancy. The water also has heliotherapy, which means that it can harness the positive biological effects for the sun’s radiation. It is considered to be the first health resort, due to it being the supplier of various products, from balm to potash for fertilizers, the Dead Sea’s salts have also been used to produce cosmetic and herbal products and packets..  It also constantly discharges asphalt, which is also a component in mummification.

The Dead Sea was also very popular with famous historic figures. It was one of Cleopatra’s favorite sites to visit, and many historians believe that it was a refuge camp for King David. It is also believed to be the site of the ancient people of Sodom (Lot’s people), who were punished by Allah when He turned the ground upside down on them.

In short, the Dead Sea is an amazing landmark in Jordan, with valuable origins, benefits, and in recent days, it has become a place of leisure because of the emergence of resorts and spas. I have genuinely enjoyed my time there, and I advise you to visit it if you're in Jordan.

Although I already said this in the beginning, I want to say that I had a lot of my fun with my cousin and grandparents, and of course my mom, dad and sister. It was a fun lunch, and we had a beautiful view the entire time. So thank you mom and dad for taking me.

The photos are below, and check in later for a post about my MMA trial class. Don’t forget to comment below and tell me about your experiences with the Dead Sea, if there are any, and tell me what you think about this type of post, and if I should do more of this sort of thing. 

-Yara :)

SOURCES FOR INFORMATION: 

-famouswonders.com    -traveltips.usatoday.com 

-twistedsifter.com  -sfbsc.com    -islam.about.com

Ready to go!

On the Road

Still on the road

Still on the road...

STILL ON THE ROAD!

Finally there

The hotel we visited

From the inside

From the inside

The pool (we didn't swim in)

A the bridge

The restaurant we had lunch in 

The Dead Sea from above

On the shore

The rocky shore

The sun about to set

The actual sunset

The pool at night

Believe it or not, that's the moon

On our way home