Is it time to call it quits? Or just taking a break?

I think this blog has come to an end. Ill keep it up just in case I get back in the mood of blogging, but I just don't seem to have the time to blog anymore.

My Blog Type

According to http://www.typealyzer.com/ this is my blog type. I really dont agree with the "..enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters." for those that know me, they will agree that I am very risk averse.

ISTP - The Mechanics

The independent and
problem-solving type. They are especially attuned to the demands of the moment are masters of responding to challenges that arise spontaneously. They generelly prefer to think things out for themselves and often avoid inter-personal conflicts. The Mechanics enjoy working together with other independent and highly skilled people and often like seek fun and action both in their work and personal life. They enjoy adventure and risk such as in driving race cars or working as policemen and firefighters.

The Mac is Back!

No Im not referring to McCain. Im talking about ME!
Had to take a bit of a break.....Life plans changed.....Had to adjust to my new life.
Well go out and Vote....Barack the Vote! If he wins, Im going Streaking! Yeap right through the quad!

I'm Here

Arrived on Monday night. Still in a bit of a haze, but trying to get back into the Omani swing of things. I do plan on updating later on, but for right now, Wow! 2.5 years have brought alot of change.

The Countdown Begins

In exactly a week, I will be heading to the airport so that I can begin my 25 hour journey back to Oman. It’s been two and a half years since I was there last, and its about time I head back. This time around, I will be spending six weeks in Oman, by far the longest stay I have had since 2000. It’s exciting, and a bit nerve wrecking!
My Arabic has suffered in the past couple of years. I barely use it when I talk to my parents, and I am in desperate need of practice. I am sure it’s just like riding a bicycle, but honestly it’s a upsetting. The other day, I tried to have a conversation entirely in Arabic without use of any “Arabish”. Sadly it lasted for two sentences. I know, embarrassing! Luckily I get there on a Monday night and will have time to brush up before the weekend family gatherings.
I am not sure what to pack; I have a lot of gym/beach wear but not enough of daily wear. I am banking on wearing dishdashes, however I need to get them tailored (how long does that take anyways)! If you run into a guy wearing Gym clothes out in public venues, please stop by and say hi to me.
I am excited to see all the family and friends. I can’t wait!

Tagged!

I was tagged a while back by undercoverdragon. I think its a neat tag so here it goes:

The task:
1Pick up the nearest book.
2 Open to page 123.
3 Locate the fifth sentence.
4 Post the next three sentences on your blog and in so doing...
5 Tag five people, and acknowledge who tagged me. (everyone has been tagged already so nevermind......what about Degoat?)

"....God he missed her.
He was sixty-four years old. He had another ten years left, maybe fifteen; how was he going to live for so many year without her?"

This is from The Sound of Language by Amulya Malladi.
Undercoverdragon, sorry but your guess is wrong, its not a textbook. A week earlier and you would have been correct.

Choose Your Campaign Volunteers Wisely!

Alternative Title: Shut Up!

Tomorrow, May 20th, is Kentucky’s primary election. Although I cant vote, my phone has not stopped ringing today. I have listened to volunteers from both campaigns, and when possible engaged them in a discussion (only Obama Volunteers). Throughout the day a couple of things have become evident. First, I should not answer the phone anymore since I need to get some studying done. The Second, and which is more pertinent to tomorrows decision, is that Obama volunteers know me better.

If campaign volunteers are a representation of the candidate then you should vote for Obama. Obama Volunteers (which I will refer to as Obamateers from now on) took the time to ask my name, were engaging, asked if I intend on voting tomorrow, and even though I couldn’t , they asked if I would be willing to volunteer to take people to the polls. A typical conversation, lasted 1-3 minutes, and ended with a good bye.

On the other hand, Clintonteers never said hi, never asked who they were talking to, and began talking as if I am obliged to listen to them. The introduced themselves and their campaign affiliation, and proceed to talk about why Hillary is great. Once they were done, they hung up! Your probably assuming that the message was prerecorded and mass transmitted, which is a great assumption because that’s what I thought initially too. However, after a couple of these phone calls I thought I would check, so I ran a test.

Me: Hello

Clintonteer: Hi this is X a volunteer with senator Clinton…..

Me: Hello

Clintonteer: Hello

Me: hey, whos this

Clintonteer: Hi this is X a volunteer with senator Clinton…..

Me: Aha

Clintonteer: Blah, blah…Hillary is ….Blah Blah…Hillary is…

Me: Aha

Clintonteer is now confused because I wont stop saying “aha”, but continues to talk over me to
get her message out. She continues and once finished hangs up without saying bye.

What I’m sure about is that If I could vote, I would surely NOT vote for Hillary. Her volunteers have indicated to me that she will talk over everybody while in office, she will say what she has to say and totally disregard what everyone else says (let alone thinks). I know her campaign is trying to get in touch with as many people as possible, but how effective are their efforts? Anybody ever hear the phrase “quality not quantity”?

I’m turning my phone off now, and going back to studying.