My adventures

My stance on Israel and Palestine

2009-06-16T23:18:00.000-07:00

I decided never ever discuss this topic again on my blog. Since I came to Jordan and started reading more about it, I made myself a rule to never talk about it my blog. You need to be so much more educated, and well - read, and word-skilled than I actually am, in order to be able to write my perspectives.Therefore, if anyone is interested in this topic and my thoughts on it, let's talk in person.

On King and Democracy

2009-06-13T22:45:00.000-07:00

I was born and lived for 23 years in a democratic country. I was lucky to spend one year in the United States - the so called most democratic nation. I was honored to live for the past three years in Jordan - a monarchy, the so called parliament monarchy.I used to be a complete and faithful democrat. Now, I am not so sure of it, anymore.When I observed last week the participation for King

Про заборону грального бізнесу

2009-06-13T22:37:00.000-07:00

Останні дні 5 канал показував незвичайні новини. Про те - як наші депутати заборонили гральний бізнес. Потім президент наклав вето, але вони - ти дивись - знову подолали його!!Оце подія!Чесно, з морально-етичної, навіть з економічної точки зору, я цілковито підтримую таке рішення. Гральні автомати коло Університетів та шкіл не додають нації інтелекту, а спокуса забирає гроші в уже й так бідних

Obama's Speech in Cairo

2009-06-04T06:53:00.004-07:00

For those who are not in Middle East, or do not know much about issues here, it is a great summary of where we are now and where we should head. I personally enjoyed the speech a lot. You can make up your own mind, by reading the speech below: threeup_js('World', '211215', '1'); document.write('Your request is being

GM Failure and how it defines the management agenda for 21st century

2009-06-04T06:22:00.000-07:00

Beautiful article and interesting insight into management practice of 21st century.Copied from Financial Times:Salutary lessons from the downfall of a carmakerBy John KayGeneral Motors is stumbling towards oblivion. The failing giant was the iconic corporation of the 20th century. It implemented mass production, created the idea of professional management and defined a structure for the

Place for best skirts & dresses in Amman!

2009-06-03T01:38:00.000-07:00

For the past month I had big trouble shopping for clothes in Amman! Brands in the malls do not have discounts yet, and it is getting more and more difficult to find conservative looking clothes that are still cool and funky and pretty and don't make me look like I'm 40 years old.My all time favorite skirts from MANGO are way above my budget.. Stradivarius skirts collection is disappointing this

Fun things to do in Amman this weekend

2009-05-30T23:04:00.001-07:00

This WeekDo Not Miss the Live Concerts by:Jadal 4/6 @ Al Wehdeh Park – JandaweelAndMacadi Nahhas 5/6 @ Abu Baker AlSiddiq Park - Khreibet el SouqEvents start at 7:00pm till 9:00pmAlso check Amman Open Spaces Festival on Facebook at OrageRed events.See you there :)

Radical Reform - New book from Tariq Ramadan

2009-05-25T02:35:00.000-07:00

Since the issue of Islamic feminism has long been a matter that interests me a lot, Muslimah Media Watch is on a top list of my to-be-tracked blogs. Last article there features insight into a new book of Tariq Ramadan - Radical Reform. I've come across his name a few times in the past year, and has heard a lot about his so called 'radical' approach to Islam.Not to reveal more than I should, see

How easy is it for a foreign woman to start a business in Middle East?

2009-05-23T07:52:00.000-07:00

When I went for a coffee with a Ukrainian friend of mine, currently on her Middle East travel tour, I was definite she'd kick off a nice discussion about the status of women in this part of the world and in Islam, in particular.And boom, I was right. One of her first things she asked 'Well, so you are a foreign young woman, trying to set up her own business in Middle East. Isn't it difficult,

2009-05-20T00:36:00.000-07:00

trying out Google Analytics... sigh... Hopefully it will work from now on :)

Sad but a fact

2009-05-18T03:25:00.000-07:00

try {_uacct = "UA-4577068-3";urchinTracker();} catch(err) {}While translate.google.com and Thesaurus is one of my top always opened applications, I realized that my Ukrainian writing skill started to slid to a shamelessly low bottom..I know more English synonyms than Ukrainian! Sigh...Decided: from now on I start writing at least few posts in Ukrainian.

Another reason to like Amman

2009-05-18T02:56:00.000-07:00

try {_uacct = "UA-4577068-3";urchinTracker();} catch(err) {}Today Mohammad drove me around the city to drag me to see this super famous policeman. Apparently one of hundreds of stick-hats policemen, patrolling the traffic on the streets of Amman, has earned a fame, not less than a Hollywood star. All the drivers recognize him, and he likewise greets them every morning, at the busy traffic light

Fun weekend

2009-04-19T02:39:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was a blast. We did nothing super exciting, it was a good mixture of regular sleep-ins, lunch-outs, and having fun. Yet, it was a great one!Started off with a Friday Required sleep in, followed by a Russian-language science fiction movie (not so bad, though not the top), and with a lunch of delicious mansaf (Momani's sister was awesome to cook it for both of us :)) - local

About Amman

2009-04-19T02:18:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a city, full of neon light, non-stop entertainment, Amman is not your choice. But if you need something small, cozy, and village like, with all its positive and negative outcomes, Amman should be on your list :)Today, when walking to the shop, right next to McDonalds, opposite to the University of Jordan, next to one of the busiest roads, I saw... a herd of sheep!

2009-03-31T08:16:00.001-07:00

Back to Jordan.My life between two countries always requires two full days of getting used to. It's always two full days, no more, no less. Thank God, I don't wonder between three countries.Today's the second day.So if you wanna grab some D*E*L*I*C*I*O*U*S Ukrainian chocolate - catch me on my email :)

Update

2009-03-19T07:44:00.000-07:00

I will travel back to Jordan by end of March. I will miss Ukraine and I will miss my family crazy, though I am looking forward to be back in my warm and friendly Middle East.And once I am back - crazy life will start! Look out for news from me shortly!I've not blogged since I've come to Ukraine. Even though I have at least five articles in my head right now: on women and on poverty, on politics

Responsible tourism - Something we've all been waiting for!

2009-03-11T06:49:00.000-07:00

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Things that I miss about Jordan

2009-03-07T08:50:00.000-08:00

- warm weather- huge amounts of fresh and inexpensive fruits & vegetables- call for prayer- taxi drivers (the nice ones :))- my own house- Arabic :)and most of all - my closest, sweetest, loveliest fiance!!!!!!!!!!!Nothing is interesting when he is not around :((

Life in progress?

2009-02-08T02:04:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I wake up in the morning, look around, think of going to my workplace, researching, finalizing proposals & projects for corporate giants, taking a taxi down the street, rushing for a whole day, while the spring is out in full blossom, and then I wonder - where am I going? and where all of this is going?...Almost 4000 years of the so called civilization and what we have arrived at...

From Project Syndicate. By Naomi Wolf

2009-02-05T06:38:00.000-08:00

This is an article that expresses what I learned to understand after almost 3 years in Middle East.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEW YORK –A woman swathed in black to her ankles, wearing a headscarf or a full chador , walks down a European or North American street, surrounded by other women in halter tops, miniskirts and short

And now - an update of some things :)

2009-02-02T07:12:00.000-08:00

Things that I wanted to do since I came to Jordan in 2006 :) Let's see after 2.5 years how many of them I have done :)I want… …to go to the mosque & learn what every day prayers says - done …to visit people’s homes & see how their every day live goes (perhaps even stay over at someone’s place for a holiday or a weekend) - done …to learn how to cook mensaf - ya3ni, almost done

Про сектор Газа

2009-01-18T03:07:00.000-08:00

Сьогодні пів дня сиділа, намагаючись викласти історію, та своє розуміння подій на Близькому Сході і зокрема в Секторі Газа. Після двох сторінок і купу часу проведеного на різних веб сайтах, аби дати вам зрозуміти підгрунтя кофлікту та його історію, я зрозуміла, що це мені не вдасться. Занадто багато подій, людей, сторін та точок зору. Занадто складно пояснити це все зрозуміло та обєктивно на

Horilka znov na ekranah?!

2009-01-17T23:52:00.000-08:00

Водку тянут на экраны 16.01.2009 16:29 «Агро Перспектива» (г. Киев) — Народные избранники решили спасти медийщиков.Они разработали законопроект, который предлагает отложить на год, вступивший в силу с 1 января, запрет рекламы алкоголя и табака по ТВ и на наружных носителях.Соответствующий проект закона Украины «О внесении изменений в закон Украины «О рекламе» разработчики предлагают

Spodobalosia - z management.com.ua

2009-01-12T23:57:00.001-08:00

Авраам Лінкольн: Негативного досвіду не існує! Видатні особистості вміють обертати свої невдачі на свою користь для досягнення ще більш високих результатів. Звичайно ж, ми краще вчимося на помилках, ніж на удачах. Ті, хто досягли вершин успіху, не випробувавши гіркоти поразок, схильні до наївності та неглибоких рішень. Такі люди завжди знають відповіді на всі питання. Справжні лідери більш

Robert Fisk again

2009-01-12T04:00:00.000-08:00

My thoughts on the conflict will come soon this week, as I'm settling down back in Amman.---------------------------------------- var articleheadline = "Robert Fisk’s World: Wherever I go, I hear the same tired Middle East comparisons"; Robert Fisk’s World: Wherever I go, I hear the same tired Middle East comparisons On both sides of the Atlantic the