^^That is what the russians/chinese/pakis/indians in my neighborhood do. Some of them have grandparents who moved here about 50 yrs ago, and yet their youngest child can speak their native language so fluently. It seems Somalis are failing to maintain their culture and language. But, other communities have other means to preserve their culture, and language. For instance, send their kids to after school language programs, and even send them to their native country every few yrs. The same does not apply to us. Our native country is not stable, and many of us are away close to 20 years. So, Somalis to preserve their culture/heritage/language we need to get some stability back home. Of course, there are other temporary solutions like open after school language programs, and mainly for parents to force their kids to speak Somali at home.

^^ My avatar says a lot about me. I am proud of my Country, culture, language and heritage. Somalia ha noolato Question Today is the Super tuesday yeeeey finally. I am just curious , in Minneapolis what percentage of Somalis support Obama ?

The samething applies to my family and am sure almost every other Somali. I have cousins about everywhere in the globe from Europe, Asia, Australia, in the states you name it. Some we met and some we are yet to meet. If we don't go back to Somalia, we are without a doubt going to lose our culture and language as well. Most of my cousins the language we communicate is English. Some of them can speak Somali, bt the majority can't. Even those who can speak it prefer English to Somali. Somehow there this belief that speaking Somali makes you come across as old fashion. Go figure. Ofcourse, no need to generalize, some just never had the chance to learn their mother tongue giving that they didn't spend a whole lot time with their parents or grandparents. So imagine down few generations?? we already lost most of our language and culture in less than 20 yrs? imagine another 20 yrs ? I dont even wanna think abt it :mad:

Well if your mom is a typical somali lady ....dirac dahab iyo uunsi iyo cadar loo gadaa Masha allah I guess your sister became mature and realized there was no benefit at all copying street kids. Masha allah she did found the right path and may allah swt preserve her Iman. As for her gift I am sure islamic cd collections and Abaya would be nice and maybe a hand bag...we ladies love hand bags

but don't be asking me for any rides anywhere when it's -40 degrees outside or there are blood-thirsty vampires outside, or whatever. [big Grin] lol somalis love to ask for a ride. especially, in Ramadan when I attend the mosque for night prayers my mother and I spend a great deal of time dropping ladies off....it gets annoying bt for my mom's sake I have to keep straight face. So yeh we Somalis believe in sharing like your car is my car and you gota give me a ride anytime I ask for ....WE ARE A BIG HAPPY FAMILY

That's terrible. The two of you should apologize. Cadaan, she is entitled for her opinion and I do apologize if came across rude. Why look at such a situation with negativity? Ameen, from religious perspective it is halaal. I do not recommend that ladies stop the guy from going after what he wants ( waste of time and energy not to mention he already hurt my pride for going after another lady). Rather, let him do whatever he wants. And, if they are like have the same beliefs as I do they should kick him out, end of story. Or, as One somalia if they want to be there for him and even take it to a whole new level and find him a second wife, by all means they should do it.I guess some of us are not that strong.

good luck w/ the meeting.

^ lol really? I doubt that.

^^ I fail to see the reason of this contract. If a husband brings a second wife, it shows that he does not love his first wife anymore. So, if the first wife knows whats good for her she can just kick him out of her house, or if she wanna put up with it. That is her problem

looool you know what Jac whatever. I know your story was made up..

^^war iga amus..amusnaan lagu qaatay

^^Jacaylbaro yeh in public schools they do, it is part of the curriculum. It is good to make kids aware of certain things while they are young, so they know how to avoid.

^^^ lol kuwa kula socda wa kula mid isleeyahay....war been hadaad shegasid been run u eeg sheeg 99 kun iyo shan boqol cunta lugu cunay xagee lugu arkay adiga ka hor lol....cajiib

^^^adiga ma ka daashid sheeekoyinkaad aliftid

Aaliyah, if it is that Hamdi i know , yes the place sucks ,, i don't like going to that place but a lot of ppl like it ,,, sheekooyinka iga soo maray lagamaba sheekayn karo ,, Jac I never said the place sucks, I love their food actually and Hamdi happens to be one of the best somali restaurants in Toronto if not the best. My only problem is that I don't like a place full of somali guys, it gets a bit uncomfortable. Kk, I think they just don't like you ...nimanka maxaad ku sameesay I never had problems with them.

^^ I watched the democratic debate yesterday night. It was awesome, I think Obama has a great deal of chance to win the presidential elections. I do wish the best for him.

Jac, Nice pics. Keep them coming, bt next time do add some ladies.... waxan is idhi odayaashan ka cabsoodeen bt then ya niman somaliyeed meel wax kula cuni kara. I don't like going to hamdi restaurant, the food is awesome and those who work there are friendly mind you it is just always full of guys and gets a bit uncomfortable. I guess it would be nice and islamic to have two separate sides for men and women. Just my thoughts.

^ lol I was just amazed that ameen who is almost a shiekh in my opinion would get into trouble. But, i guess even the best of us can get into trouble at times, it depends on the issue. And, no I won't press it leave the guy alone

^^as i said before in one of my posts your blog is good, keep up. Ameen, I was just wondering what kind of problem you are in. You sound one of those innocent type of boys who never get in trouble .lol never mind I don't care to know I was just thinking. more like thinking out loud

^^so true if you got small kids a car is a convenient way to go by. I have my G1 and can only drive when someone else is w/ me lol.But, for the most I dont even need to drive since I take the subway to work and uni. Anyhow, if you don't drive it is not the end of the world. But, it is good just to know how to drive in case you ever want to get your own car.

^^you are right sis. Jacaylbaro, I dont have to put any effort in winning a man's heart, it comes second nature to me. what can I say am so lovable

nice pics Zack it would serve somalis right if it snowed in Somalia. Then they would put their minds to work rather than continue this endless civil war.

looool this pic is freaaaaaaky

Ghanima lol take your own advice dear, even though I know you said that out of kindness. I shall never be bold. It is not in my nature. dahia lol@ in what language was the letter written in, that was hilarious. My god, is that how bad your somali is. Speaking about weddings, I have been invited to few this coming summer. I am looking forward to them ....the only time i get to see good looking guys is at the weddings where they wear suits.Something abt their suits makes them stand out, even the ugliest among them.

Al mu'minah I remind you of your mother that is flattering , she must be one of those ladies my mom invites whom I sit with and have long conversations with. I love chit chating with older ladies Khalaf, when one has pride they are confident that part I agree with you. And, once you are confident and have pride there is no need to be bold. Only someone who is not confident needs to be bold and so forwarding. when you know you got what it takes ...you just need to wait and they will approach you. When i said i dont deal with rejections, I have never been rejected bt I wouldn't even risk it. why would I put myself in a position where a man could just "am not interested". for all i know he could say that for many reasons, maybe he is seeing someone else.maybe he is head over heels in love with someone else.who knows? no need to take a risk when u have it all, just wait and let the guy take the first move. Almu'minah I think it is where somalis meet other somalis ....non somalis new reverts will be in the local mosque check it out. Get friendly with the shiekh's wife hahahha she will introduce you around. p.s. dd adna ayeeyda miyan ku xasuusiya lord i must spend way too much time with the older ladies...I shall have to change that habit of mine