This question has been popping up a lot lately. “What are we teaching our kids?” I have been noticing that I have had a lot of issues with my kids lately. I have had kids repeating what their parents are saying but not only that using threats to get their way which makes you wonder … More What are we teaching our kids?
A couple of days ago, I was having some issues with my kiddos at school. They started this bad habit of erasing on their chairs and keeping the shavings. It got to the point that they would sit on the edge of the chair, leaning toward their erasing and erase with their hand sort of … More 7 year old logic
I have been thinking about a the use of the words “I want….” We use it a lot as humans. We are constantly wanting something. From more time, more sleep, more money and the list goes on…So, I took it to facebook and asked what people wanted. These are some of the answers I got: … More I want…
We just passed one of the biggest holiday seasons, including Christmas, Eid, Thanksgiving and New years. I know people are gearing up for valentine’s day (Yuck) but that is a post for another day. And I have made some observations. Now, I have seen Christmas in the US and I have seen what a huge … More Holiday Season Observations
The other day, I was coming home from school and my friend called me about a noise disturbance in her building. She heard a woman and a man screaming at each other. That wasn’t the first time that she heard it, it had happened 2 weeks before but in the middle of the night. My … More Lack of interest.
Happy Belated Eid Greetings! This Eid has been a lot more hectic for me because Mr. Chemistry and I made some visits and got some visitors as well…So, it seemed like a busy time and just not enough hours in the day. I guess this is what married life in Jordan is all about during … More Belated Eid Greetings
“Smile, Samar. You need to smile more” That is what I heard coming down the stairs the other day at my job. This was coming from someone who I don’t know very well and haven’t really talked to. So, it was a bit of a shock. To say the least. At that precise moment I … More Smile
because you don’t know who is listening. I have been hanging out with a lot of kids lately. Well, I am working with kids….So, it makes sense. Anywho, I have noticed that the way kids talk is a reflection of their parents…or what they hear from their parents. It’s not even what their parents are … More Watch what you say…
It has almost been 10 years since I graduated High School. It seems like a life time ago. Now, I’m sure some of you are thinking…”wait till you hit 20!” but I’m not there yet. I’m on my 10th and it sure makes me think about things. Where have I been and come in the … More 10 years
Time moves fast. No, not just fast but the speed of light fast, in the blink of an eye fast, faster than you can read this post…okay, maybe the last one would be a little slower than the speed of light since people don’t read at the same speed. Anywho, I haven’t blogged in a … More Wait, how did all this time pass?
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