Waiting "a Society ..

in which the basic means of production belongs to the people "

Photo taken at flo,hamra - Beirut [LB] ❤

Look who's here !

Sometimes Bliss street is too crowded so that [Abou Ali] just wants to get out for a Breath of Fresh Air!

Things to do before you are old and boring [Final Part]

24.   [Miscellaneous] Save your pocket money for a month and spend it all at once

There must have been times when you've wanted something very badly but you don't get it even when you've put on your best persuasive charms. Well, sometimes drastic measures are needed – namely, saving your pocket money up to buy that special thing rather than making the usual mistake of blowing it on junk food and text messages. If Christmas has been and gone and your birthday isn’t for months, you really don't have much choice. Well, unless you've got a soft gran or granddad you can work on for the cash.

25.   [Learn to] Swim

When you can swim, it's hard to imagine why others can't because like riding a bike, it feels so easy and you never forget to do it. Thanks to dad, I started to learn how to swim when I was young. Because it'll only become harder to learn the longer you leave it.

Start off in the shallow end of the main pool where your feet easily touch the bottom. Next it's a question of armbands, floats and a good teacher to help you learn the basic techniques. Monitor your progress in terms of the number of meters you can swim – 5,10 (about a width), 15,20,25 (the length of many pools) – and before long you'll be diving for bricks and impressing people with your medley of swimming styles.

Some [easy] types of swimming styles:

1. Floating (It requires no skill, as long as you have a good pair of lungs)
2. Doggy paddle
3. Snorkeling
4. Crawl
5. Breaststroke
6. Butterfly
7. Diving
8. Backstroke

26.   [Fame & Fortune] Start a Band

Do you have some musical friends? Then set up a band. If you don't have any musical friends then find some quickly [it's your life of fame and fortune on the line here]. And if you can't find any, set up a band anyway! [Yes, you can start your individual band online, it is easy]. Attitude, enthusiasm (and charisma) can get you a long way in the music business. Good luck with it: MTV here you come!!

[Within Temptation] The most adorable band ever :)

27.   [Learn to] Live without Something you love for a week

Learning to give up things you love is a valuable lesson in self-discipline. It will help you stick to your new year's resolutions in future, and one day you might have to give up something you love that's bad for you. How would you feel if you had to give up watching TV, texting friends, surfing the web and accessing your social media networks, playing computer games, listening to music or eating chocolate? Try to live without these things for the weekend and see what will happen with you. These things aren't exactly bad for you, but too much of them could make you rather anti-social, poor, lazy or unhealthy. "Tla3 3a dene and Socialize"

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28.   [Hobbies] Join a club

Do you have a favorite hobby, sport, game, animal, film or book? Well, a club's the best way to celebrate your favorite things. You will be in contact with people with whom you can share information, experiences and knowledge, giving you the opportunity to make friends with like-minded people.

29.   [Mischief] Make a Scene in a Public Place

William R Alger, an American writer and minister once said "A crowd always thinks with its sympathy, never with its reason". Test this out by seeing how people behave as a group. Call it a science experiment, although really it's a chance to play practical jokes on the unsuspecting general public.

30.   [Family & Friends] Research your family tree

Like it or not, we are who we are because of who we are related to: it is in the genes. So why not find out about your ancestors? You might discover more about yourself. You could turn out to be related to someone famous.

31.    [Learn to] Use new words and drop them into conversation

It is embarrassing when people use words you don't know. Do you nod and pretend to understand? Stop to ask them what they mean? The worst thing you can do is not only pretend you understand, but then pop the word into conversation yourself at the risk of using it wrongly. Well, it's time to turn the tables on the clever clogs who scoff at your lack of literacy. Learn difficult words and impress your people!!

PS: Something like [in Arabic: اتفلعص] I created this word out of nowhere, and I use it everywhere !

32.   [Adventure] Get from A to B using GPS

Unless you intend to spend your life hanging out in places you already know [which would be very boring], at some point you will probably get lost. So learning how to use a GPS (the one installed in your Smartphone) is important if you don’t want to waste time going round in circles. It is great fun to explore new places – it feels like an adventure, even when you know you are not the first to have been there.

33.   [First Love] Send a Valentine Card

I believe there is a pure love; either during school time or in your neighborhood. Whether or not you think the feeling runs both ways, send "that card" – it can't hurt. If nothing else, you will make the person you like feel special. And at best, it could be the sign they were waiting for from you, and the start of a beautiful friendship. Yes I made a valentine card to a person when I was a little kid at school. Recently, I tried to search for this person in all social media networks and couldn’t find 'her'. It is up to you how well you protect your identity.

34.   [Hobbies] Build your own website

Anyone who is anyone has a website!! It is the perfect place to share your knowledge or experiences with the world. You can put photos on it [scripts or flash] or write about anything that interests you – perhaps yourself! [Just take care not to put personal details]

1-     Create a domain name. This is the address you will find your website at, such as www.zewex.com. You will need to register your name online but it should be fairly cheap – not more than 10$ per year. I found GoDaddy.com the best deal. It will ask you to enter the name you want to use for your website, to check that no one else is using it already. If your address is unique, then you can follow the instructions for registering.

2-     Web space. To be able to show your content on your website you will need space to hold the information you want people to view. This part of the website will be the most costly but there are some places that give free web space. [try 000webhost.com - free of charge]

35.   [Sport & Activity] Drive something and teach how to drive!

If you thought you'd have to content yourself with dodgems and remote-control cars until you passed your driving test, think again. Under supervision and wearing the right safety equipment, you can drive all sorts of engine-powered vehicles, so long as you don't drive them on public roads or footpaths. To do that, you do need a license! When you are board driving, start teaching others how to drive. I recently started with my sister... She is a fast-learner.

I hope you enjoyed the "things to do before you are old and boring". And I hope that you enjoy them in Real Life !

Facts ..

[AUB] "القهوة علينا اليوم"

"You know you're an #AUB student when you're conditioned to crave caffeine whenever you hear these two words: Abou Naji". For students of the American University of Beirut, he might be Abou Naji, the legendary. But he is also a father.

A few days ago I stopped by the shop to grab my cup of coffee after coming back from work. I noticed some newspapers that have "Abou Naji"'s name on them. Then, I asked myself why it is printed in white & black. After reading the headlines, I found that it was a project done by some students in celebrating of Abou Naji's 25 years ! 

I think it's worth a few minutes of your time to read these facts about the history of [Epi d'or mini market] that surely had an important effect on AUB students' academic performance.

 

Coïncidence ?

Lebanon elected Vice-President of UN General Assembly

The press office of the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations said in a statement issued Friday that “after having completed its term as a non-permanent UN Security Council member, Lebanon has been elected Vice-President of the UN General Assembly for one year.”

The statement added that Lebanon will represent “the Asian and Pacific group [in the] 67th session, which will kick off in September 2012,” according to the National News Agency.

-NOW Lebanon

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You know that It can't be removed from there

.... by no means ! Right ?

[Part 2] Things to do before you are old and boring

11.    [Learn to] Make weird Noises

Making noises (i.e. whistling  ...) is a handy skill to have, perfect for grabbing someone's attention, showing your appreciation or keeping yourself company with a different voice. But not everyone can do it. Practicing on your own is the best way to learn, but don't worry if it doesn't come straightaway – [Practice makes perfect].

Therefore, the Art of making noises is very easy. All you have to do is use your hands over your mouth to muffle or amplify. Try whistling without fingers, whistling a tune, with one hand, or with two hands... And so on.

[Animal noise] Choose an animal you'd like to imitate. Listen carefully to them and try to mimic the noise. During my childhood, I was impressed by the sound produced by the cartoon character [Donald Duck] Now, I consider myself one of the few people in this world that can mimic the voice of Donald Duck.

12.  [Sport & Activity] Play something, Win Something!

To win is to come top [Tete de Liste], to be the best, better than all the rest. There are loads of different kinds of competitions, awards and races to be won. Some may require skill, others luck. Either way, winning gives you a great feeling.

However, if you are not good at competitions, try [Acting in a Play]. Well, acting allows you to do just that. It is ideal for show-offs, giving them the chance to be well and truly in the spotlight. But if you are shy, you should give it a go too. First you will feel the rush of adrenaline in your blood, since performing in front of an audience will make you lose yourself. Do not hesitate to try it; it is a great confidence builder!

The bigger the competition (or race) the better...

Try challenges or competitions especially during the time you spend at university:

The rally paper is one of the biggest competitions held every year between universities in Lebanon.

13.  [Miscellaneous] Stay up All Night… Sleep all day!

Have you ever had a "Stayover"? Get your friends and family round and do your best to keep each other awake all night. This challenge will be too hard if you attempt it alone. Why? Because all you have to do if you are alone to stay awake is watching films, reading or playing computer games.  However, by getting your friends around, you can play board games, cards [i.e. 14, 400, likha, poker …] or just chatting which are considered as highly stimulating activities.

In this way if one of you starts to fade, someone will be there to provide a friendly poke!

PS. don't eat too much food, chocolate or chips… It will make you feel sleepy J

So here is the list of things to do so that can keep you awake later than:

7 pm: Studying

8 pm: Working

9 pm: Play station, Xbox…

10 pm: Going Out

11 pm: Assignments

12 pm: Chatting online

1 am: facebooking

2 am: hanging out with friends [watching a film [cinema etc…]]

3 am: watching TV

4 am: Listening to your favorite music

5 am: Blogging

6 am: camping

7 am: more and more caffeine

8 am: let's say dancing all night

Till 9 am ... Seriously?!! Censored [If you know what I mean]

Then the next morning, after you have watched the sunrise [an event that I consider very astonishing especially if you are going back home with your car or after staying awake all night on the balcony] send all people home and move on to the next step: [Obviously… Sleep all day] It can be so hard to get out of bed sometimes. There are mornings [especially Mondays] when it just feels impossible, even though your biological clock will force you to get up. Do you know that more than one third of your life is spent sleeping. The idea is very simple, try to block out as much daylight as you can and stay away from all stimulating things in your room.

14.  [Nature, Pets & Animals] Grow something from a Seed!

I bought myself a partly grown plant [Fig], but it's much more satisfying to grow one from a seed indoors and nurture it until it's ready to go into the big wide world.

Pollution, deforestation, climate change – these are just a few of the reasons why planting, recycling and energy conservation are so important.  For centuries our planet has been misused and abused and it can't cope anymore. So that is why we all have to act now and start saving our planet by recycling, transplanting, saving energy and water…

PS. Plant a tree… and climb it when you are Older! : P

15.  [Hobbies] Start a collection!

Most people have a collection in one form or another. What is yours? Autographs, stamps, Lego, stickers … I have a collection of money [& coins] Every time I travel to a new country, I keep them with me till I get back to my country. 

just a simple !

16.  [Create] Make a one-minute Movie!

Most directors start their careers making short films. They are a good way to experiment with ideas, finding out what works and what doesn't without spending the heap of cash a longer film would need. In the past, during rally paper, [Sport & Activity No. 12], it was required to do a short movie where the members of the team should play with different instruments. Take a look:

17.   [Miscellaneous] Visit!

There are thousands of amazing sites to visit around the world, but what about the great things on your own doorstep? Many people go their whole lives without seeing them because they take them for granted. Especially that our country is too small for interesting tours [10452 m²]. Travelling around the world is something to look forward to as you become more and more independent in your life.

You can visit [Sidon, Faraya, Jeita Grotto and Byblos, visit also the Safari parks, Carnivals, Beiteddine Festivals, Mountains, Castles [Moussa], a theme park, a farm, an aquarium, the countryside [not recommended], another country [Europe, US, gulf countries, Turkey…]

18.  [Learn to] Bake a cake

Baking a cake is fun, it is easy and it is a great way to enjoy your time. Best of all, you get to eat all your good work.

PS. a cake baked in a PCB [Printed Circuit Board] shape, Only Electrical Engineers will like it!

19.  [Hobbies] Start your own BLOG!

Certainly, blogging is one of my favorite hobbies. You are now accessing one of my favorite sites on the web! The word [Blog] is derived from the word [weblog]. A blog is an online journal where you can record your thoughts, feelings and everyday activities for anyone in the world to read. Some people update them every day, while others update it once a month. It is easy and free. All you have to do is register in one of the blog provider online. Then, start by sharing topics you like. You only need some creativity and you are done!

Some information about my blog:

2010 was the year I started my blog somewhere at AUB

Zewex.blogspot.com is the address of my blog. However, I decided to shorten that long URL into www.DashLB.com to make it easy for public and somehow to relate it to my home country Lebanon.

I use my REAL name in this Blog [Mahmoud Zeineddine]

I get regular readers for my blog [approximately 1800 visitors/mo. And 10,000 was the number of visitors during the first year]

ZeWeX is the nickname I [& my friends] regularly use [for entertainment]

 I write about daily events, society, friends, pets and animals, holidays, college, sport, film and TV, books, music, computer games and cyberspace, technology, science, anything and everything … and I don't give a kcuf about politics!

Posts Freq.: I write 2/3 times a week.

Some of the blogs I regularly communicate with: Youngester, Fairouziat, Stress, Hanzala, Paulocoelhoblog …

20.  [Nature, Pets & Animals] Take care of an animal

Taking care of an animal isn't as easy as you might think. For a start, if it is hungry you can't just ignore it because you are busy – it can't feed itself. You've got to be there for it every day. It is a big responsibility [cleaning, exercising…etc]. I think if you have a pet, you will know all about it.

In fact, I like cats, lions & horses. Do you imagine yourself taking care of a lion, EH?!!

21.  [Learn to] Like these foods

Why is that the truly awful foods are the ones that claim to be good for you? Perhaps you'd rather eat jam sandwiches for the rest of your life than have a nibble of anything green, anything that was alive or anything that has come into contact with the carrots on your plate. The thing is, it's actually worth trying to like some foods, because it will make your life a lot easier if you do. Not only is there the health factor, but you'll have much more choice in restaurants, it will save embarrassment when you go round to people's houses  and they serve something you don't like, and you will never be denied pudding again because you didn't finish your main course.

Try to like these foods [Broccoli, Shellfish, Lettuce, Carrots, Coconut, Peas, Tomatoes…] in addition to all other seafood [Hamour, jumbo shrimps …]

22.  [Adventure] Go as fast as you can

How fast can you run? How fast can you ride your bike? How fast is it possible to go? Have you got the energy and the guts to find out?

Running: Place [Fayyadiye, Baabda], Speed [3200 m 18.75 min, place: 3rd], during an event for lebarmy

Cycling: Place [Mount Lebanon], Mountain Bike, Speed [168.80 Km/h]

23.  [Hobbies] Watch films [or series] & Read Books

The great films are the ones you love more every time you see them. They live with you long after the credits have gone up because you are inspired by the characters, the music, the special effects, and the whole emotional ride of the story – taking you through excitement, terror, madness, sadness, delight and laughter. Some films are especially good at transporting you to worlds you would love to be part of.

Some of the greatest books of all time have been children's books. Generations of young and old alike have loved Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and J.R.R. Tolkien's the Hobbit or more recently J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and his Dark Materials trilogy by Philip Pullman. This list also contains many great books that if you don't read now, you might miss out on forever, as there will be other books you think you should read when you are older. As with films, no one will ever be able to agree entirely on what the greatest books are. The joy of lists of [films and books] is debating them and adding to them.

Don't go, Wait for my final post about "things to do before you are old & boring" soon ! J