I had an experience the other day here in Riyadh...while I was walking from buying broasted chicken a few blocks from my flat, this local, having an old car and with a kid on the passenger seat, called my attention. I was hesitant and started to continue walking, then he said he was going to ask me something. Then he said the formal greeting in muslim, after that he is telling me insignificant things like how he liked my race, ect. Then I said to my self, what the f*#$ is he talking about. Then I told him I am in a hurry what do you want? Then the real intention came out...He's asking me money for gas...then I told myself...WTF!!!!, then I told this guy immediately that I don't have any money, I am poor..(ha ha ha holding a broasted in one hand and shawarma in the other doesn't make this convincing). Then he insisted and told me that he's Muttawa. I just told him politely that I will not give him even 1 Riyal...then he was angry and sped away from me.
What a waste of time...I asked around about this, and apparently this has been going on for a long time now...I hope this info will make us aware and not give in to this kind of actions from some individuals.
Cheers.
The Travelers Time - My Journey for Self-fulfillment
Thursday, January 27, 2011
New Year, New Beginning
The start of the New Year is good, I want to sustain this momentum throughout the year. I don't want anything to hinder my success. My vision this year is career oriented, focused and in one direction. Cheers.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Break Time
It's been a while.... I had this month full packed. Having 12 hours of work in 7 days. As of now I am work forcing myself some break time in order to divert my attention from work. I will update my blogs now and then because I have neglected this for a while...cheers...
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