So much consumerist madness, it’s at this time of year I wish I was somewhere where X-mas not acknowledged. Hmmm, I see Juxa is not around today...

Afternoon all...

Lol, I hope I'll be playing football when I'm 83!

I would advise your friend to stay in Africa, try to obtain legal documents for his resident status & give it his best shot. He could invest his $20k in education too. Otherwise if he really wants venture out try Far East Asia (under no circumstance would I say Arab countries).

Why not be honest? If you have been a friend for so long perhaps they deserve the truth, who knows, could be an eye opener for them. I think it’s cruel to just ignore them till they ‘get the message’.

I think the issue was making an effort rather than beauty per se. Anyway, if you’re hiding behind bad skin and greasy hair even natural beauty will be hard to spot. Lack of effort could well be out of laziness rather than principles.

LoL@CL, I am not green eyed dear, I was just pointing out brainless un-originality is not exclusive to young Somali ladies, it's quiet common especially among the women I see in London, go to smaller places or other countries and you see some differences, even if they are ugly they don't all look the same. Being stylish and being fashionable are two different things. As for the hijabees wearing it for pressure/fashion, it's just another case of herd mentality, like skinny jeans. I was speaking from my own experience & the hijabees I know. 25 year old, hell 20 year old should know better than that. We do agree on making an effort, I said you got to do the best with what you've got, a bit of blusher and lipgloss never hurt anyone .

I was referring to work e-mails silly man.

This is such a long day! Why is nobody e-mailing me?

CL, that was harsh…and whilst its untrue to say all Somali women are beautiful it’s about making the best with what you’ve got. If you want to talk about looking unoriginal, there is nothing original or beautiful about the herds of women who clearly get their daily fashion dose from Look/InStyle/and Vogue, all wearing the same blue/pink/green/rainbow coloured swing coats, detailing chicken legs in skinny jeans, or layering on ‘edgy’ studded biker jackets, looking like hookers with their ‘oh so gorgeous’ above the knee boots whilst being dressed from head to toe in purple, add a bright red lipstick for daytime look to complete this seasons horror ‘look’. Your hijabi comment was uncalled for, a woman who wears hijab made a conscious decision to cover her beauty so that others cannot pass judgment on it. As for your so called movement, perhaps the younger generation actually practise their faith unlike their parents who got by on hearsay. Original poster, everyone can look better with a little effort. Then again, if you aren't doing it for yourself, it's sad that you would need to be admired/aproved by others in order to validate yourself.

And what idea is that Ngonge?

^^ I love the orginal movie too. Elizabeth Taylor was great, as was the dreamy Paul Newman, also the woman who played his siter in law was enough to drive you mad.

I wouldnt know, ten years ago I was a youngster

I heard married people pay less tax...so if your marraige isn't registered you will not benefit. Juxa you're probably on the wrong tax code. Ring them and check.

What a boring conversation! Morning folks.

Agree but life is little more complex than that. Good on you Che.

I think it’s unrealistic to expect ppl to be OK all the time, there comes a time when they are having a bad week/month/year and a true friend sticks by. Obviously “venting” all the time is unhealthy.

I’m wearing 3 layers Juxa, not sure what else I can do. My colleague has gone to get lunch, just me in this whole building. Now I’m glad I didn’t go see Paranormal Activity... C&H, I agree with you, those who work out now will live more comfortably in their bodies as they get older in the future. Che that is a generalization.

^ lol, there are still lots nice ones left. So cold in this office!

Ibti, it was a lovely scarf, first come is only fair.

Im staying clear of shops, they are a nightmare right now. Best to go after X-mas Sales Juxa. Internet shopping has served me very well. Found everything for my function online, it will be delivered next week. Hi Ibti & CL p.s. That’s why I don’t keep up with home news, its very demoralizing.

Morning! Isn't it a beautiful day to be alive!

Ilahey immandaro ha naga badbaadiyo. Che the woman is indefensible. Paragon can go on about ceebta in la isku qariyo but he conveniently forgot to speak the truth, even if it is against yourself. Anyway, the woman has been sentenced, she is going to pay back as much as she can and it looks like the issue is closed. I’m quiet sure there are many more like her getting away with it. Max, who cares where in Somalia they originated from? That’s sick.

It's just sticks and stones... That thread has been exhausted now.

I feel sorry for the kids. I'm sure she knew the consequences of stabbing someone to death.