I'm afraid that I'm not much of a music person. But I went to see Star Trek at the cinema? Wonderful, it was brilliant. Hell Spock was kinda hot

^- As amusing your little rant was-its quite off the mark and as usual anti-all things "woman". Bitter much old man? (Lifts a brow) Greeting someone and speaking kind words is part of ones ahlaq- I’m not asking for someone to acknowledge my existence or beauty (I am well aware of that myself) no, but it’s considered polite to at the very least greet someone back either through words or a smile. Its part of the most basic Islamic, historical and cultural etiquette known to man. It’s that simple. You teach your kids these most basic of human behavioural patterns so grown men bearded dudes and all should be able to follow the most simplest of instructions. No excuses And any would be holy person would know that this is not the way in which you would treat people forget about a fellow brother or sister in Islam.

^- Dhillo Arabs eh? Harsh indeed but true none the less if you've come-across any or have been in such a situation. Its not a real secret if I'm honest, still I wasn't fighting for any cause but raised an issue I've been ruminating over for a while and wanted to know other peoples views on the matter thats all. Paragon? No point in back tracking now my fellow Zionist. Adam- Just stop it, tis far too late. LOL (And you know what I mean) Mr Shabeel- LOL I have no idea what your suggesting, if perchace you are insinuating that I should feel bad for being somewhat...how do I put this? Racist? Then no LOL Nugaleed- You know I really wasnt conceeding to anything merely being open-minded and appreciative or your fair comments. I still wouldn't vouch for Shisha joints or Shisha after my experience but I can take on board others. *Smiles* Sir-Qalbi-Adeyg - *Sighs and shakes her head disappointedly* No comment..

Interesting article and it’s quite on the point actually Plus Islamically if someone says “Assalamu Alaykum" to you then you are required to answer back in kind. Shy or not it’s just blatant rudeness not to mention bloody silly. Also the hypocrisy and over-sexualisation with some thing as petty and insignificant as a kind word is just insane...and from a fellow muslim at that. NGONGE- It’s a valid opinion because it speaks directly to any sister who understands exactly what this lady is speaking off. This sort of silly behaviour is not a limited one off scenario but one in which I have witnessed several times. Personally when I am ignored which is rare if I'm honest-I simply find it in my way to block their path and say "excuse me but you are incredibly rude-when a Muslim greets you, you are required at the very least to acknowledge their kindness the prophet himself was an open and just man in fact a mere smile to some scholars is considered a Sunnah" Then I walk off having finished my rant. There is no need for such silliness- not unless an individual is just by nature shy and withdrawn from ALL. Emphasis on the word “All”. Part-time shieks can kiss my….ah…..I shall refrain

Naxar Nugaaleed- I cannot help but smile because you’ve made couple of very good points and its hard to argue with reason when one sees it. Well done- ultimately I liked the way you expressed yourself and you are correct not all places are the same but the one in which I particularly ventured wasn’t unfortunately as comfortable and laid back as the places your describing. Still, different tastes for different folks and I truly didn’t men to demean any life-style but was simply and probably biasedly (not a word) sharing my own. No harm meant really I just wanted to know what prompted people into venturing into such places as the one I personally visited. Nice to have you perspective in it though, makes for a more balanced view. Adam- *sighs*....tis far too late in the game to convince us of your mass-protective abilities when you yourself professed to trusting "westerners" in comparison to Arab boys (Yemenis in particular)...and I do believe the netherlands to be considered part of the "west" so why you would pretend to protect your chocolate dipped sisters from these obviously less depraved and civilised westerners is beyond me. 180 Degree turn anyone? ...thats right my biggoted buddy I'm taking you down with me LOL..tssss

In truth I'm not all that discriminating, I simply enjoy being a nuisance Still, you on the other hand are spinelessly might I add back tracking from your initial "protect our sisters" from Yemeni men campaign. Pray tell were your sisters so dipped in chocolate and strawberries that those poor-female deprived Arab males would have dared to venture to so brazenly mount your sisters in the very street even? (places a shocked hand to her mouth-surpressing a hiss of wonder) Please, tell us more of these fiends with which you so deligently protected your sisters dearest of Somali knights...

I say you continue with your sharade and even ask her to teach you pieces of Somali- that way when you do become a fluent speaker over night you can give her all the credit for your transformation. LOL ..,One must always play the cards which they've been delt with till the very end. As pathetic and as silly as that sounds you've given yourself little room for manoeuvring. Tis fate boy accept it and continue with this road of duplicity-obviously your reaping great rewards from it. You are an inspiration. No tongue in cheek I swear! (Giggles in secret)

Ignore this LOL

LOL- Oh my, such filth and from you dearest Paragon? I am pleasantly surprised, who would have guess that such filth would prove to be very becoming on you? (Laughs darkly and skips off) Ps I very much disapprove of the title, its an insult to women.

LOL- Will do...but don't take too long will you?

There’s only one reason I can use to explain Sherban Shabeel’s little show of (Save the Arabs campaign) outburst, And that’s due to him having some sort of filthy Arab blood running through his viens, most likely Yemenis as he seems to know much of what other Al sacuud Arabs consider the lesser even simian in look and texture typed Arabs. LMAO! I’m kidding people good lord, so I enjoy being Racist and silly and obviously throwing out slurring racial stereotypes which are truly unfair. Why shouldn’t I? I’m among Somalis aren’t I? Simply because some of you are not as thoroughbred as me is by no means a reason to hate and detest me...embrace me. (grins whilst pulling on her bullet proof vest) Plus my topic is what I consider a form of anecdotal evidence…. Were there leering filthy north African Arabs? Yes Was the atmosphere somewhat seedy and degenerate? Yes (lol-Again personal ideas differ) Was the food in the particular place inspired? No Did I personally feel out of place? Yes Did these places of shisha blowing come across as a sort of breeding ground? Yes These are the results of my finding whether you care for them or not isn’t that much of an issue. But I’m glad you put into your point of view makes for an interesting and amusing time. Ngonge- Horta whats your problem? You got some sort of soft spot for those onion eating, halitosis suffering sexual deviants? (Laughs her **** off and nearly cracks a rib in the process) Good lord I’m kidding people I’m kidding! Wallahi I am LOL-Man I love being a nuisance. (Chucks his Shisha back in face) No thanks… Cynical? LOL Long time no see, glad to see your still very much alive and kicking and very much passionate as always Adam- God I thought you had bigger balls than that? All I have to say is one world. Arabi loving TRAITOR! LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL ...(wipes the tears of laughter from her eyes) God I'm having fun tonight. Stand by your racist convictions man- thats the only way you'll gain true respect. (tries to hold a straightface)

Adam, I too agree with you and commend you in your heroic protection of your sisters in Yemen but did not hear Chocolates story? Was she not accompanied by her friend’s very husband and was along with his wife not harassed and inappropriately propositioned with her own husband in tow? They no doubt thought it hilarious and perfectly acceptable to paw and drool over women in such instances. Moroccans, Algerians and north African Arabs are infamous for their amorous billa cedab dhillo like tactics its no surprise friend. Also I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with staying at home inviting friends over to eat and laugh with as it usually more often the case with me (if I’m honest) but sometimes we ladies wish to have fresh air and eat out. This is hardly rebelling against our cultural customs as Somali restaurants are littered all over the west and Somalia/Somaliland- and I’ve never received the kind of obscene gestures I have whilst being in that shisha joint. Those Arab live in the west and thus they should abide by their rules somewhat at the very least, besides it wasn’t as if were in any foreseeable danger we went as a group, the restaurant was open plan and I had 999 on stand by on my mobile phone should any uppity arab forget his place. LOL I understand your polite concern as a fellow Somali brother but surely the chances of being raped surrounded by my fellow sisters and a large group of Somali men plus other westerners in a packed and busy “restaurant” right bang in the centre of london isn’t that great. Were I in a seedy shisha joint full of men by myself in some deserted Arabian peninsula my confidence and cocksure attitude wouldn’t obviously be as potent and visible as it is now. I’d probably carry a handful of duqus in my purse just incase. Still these aren't the arab badlands if a mother beeper tries anything over here a nice dacas to the face should solve everything

LOL Oh my, those indayaars are quite ingenius first they give us the Mario Brothers and now this? Remarkable I say

LOL@Chocolate- Wallahi your conversation sounds so very similar its quite amusing and I agree with everything you’ve said. Pst what most people don’t know is that Shisha is worse that cigarette smoke as its not even purified. Plus your right it doesn’t taste fruity but it smells like it (that’s if you can stomach that other weird shisha-stinking smell I have no idea comes from)..ps I also I got the impression that these filthy Arabs were used to speaking with and using Somali females in such a manner. Bares the question, are there Somali ladies out there ruining our reputation? I can only hope not though reality tells me otherwise. Paragon- I share in your hate of all things arab as well. LOL-I believe its in all Somali people to hate Arabs and xabashiis. hehehe (No offense to any Arabs or insectopians of course) Adam you make a good point but unlike Qaad I don’t think there’s as much taboo to arab women smoking it as there is in our culture and woman chewing qaad. In any case-these places often masquerade as restaurants, that is why most ladies or people go there, to eat-or at least that’s how it was sold to me and others. The Shisha didn’t particularly appeal to me never has never will but I thought? Hell you’ve been rejecting it for ages why not go and see for yourself. So I don’t see how these “restaurateurs” can get away with sexually harassing their customers sending us running to hide in our homes. I’m thinking a letter to watch dog is in hand. Ps Boo to trying to lock us in our houses, I don't bloody think so Somali women and Yemenis are not the same, similar culture but we're not the same. Somali's go out to resturants all the time its usually not an issue and certainly no reason to hide in our homes for fear of whistling horny degenerates. Ngonge- I've editted for your delight..rejoice good man your observance warms me.

Now that I'm back for a while and having watched the Apprentice last night..I must say I am absolutely FUMING! That mona got fired and there was just one reason for it, Mona couldn't understand their g@yness and was obviously out of her depth, she wasn't malicious she just didn't put poofters on the pedestal BBC's g@y loving scene has. Which is unfortunate because without a shadow of a doubt Debra should have gone this week easy! PS Nurul and and Philip were both rightly fired

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOL! My, my...I loved it very funny indeed

Court Room and Hallway sex sounds good to me and I know I'll be giving my husband Social Security Sex. Theres no point in giving a man every thing he wants. Its best to spread out any kindness you wish to bestow upon him.

Ngonge? You have children? And a five year old at that? My lord.... Who would have ever guessed? I had no idea...khalass no more indulging you in your perversity good lord had I any idea you were a grandpa I would never have been so blatantly scandalous! From you now granddad you'll get whats coming to you a scolding hot cup of tea to the face if you ever step out of line again. Ps She's five she can hardly reach the cooker-let her alone use it.. or you could take her back to Somalia and burn her fingers the proper way using girgiraha ugu-ficaan.

^- YAY! I should hope so (grins) Ps Jacki Chan? Pfft try Bruce Lee I especially loved the begining sequence where that indayaar riped out that dudes heart. Totally awe-inspiring and as a consequence I tried to copy it- much to my chagrin, without success. LOL

Morrocan Shisha joints I’m not sure if any of you have noticed this but I have become increasing aware of the rise in popularity of Moroccan styled shisha joints masquerading as restaurants amongst many of our young Somali men and women. So much in fact that I’d always heard from friends that such places were wonderful, delightful evenings out- full of happiness and frolicking innocent gaiety of the most acute kind. Naturally, having heard all the hype the world has to offer about Moroccan food and smoke tasting of a variety fruits I decided after declining several invitations to accompany a group of ladies to a number of shisha joints to see what the buzz was all about. What I found turned out to be quite an amusing if not a completely hilarious night and all for the wrong reasons. Firstly the Moroccan and Algerians (As I like to call them the Dhillo-Arabs and ladies you know why) were making somewhat suggestive winks and stares-not mention holding obvious ball scratching contests in a bid to impress our bemused Somali woman who very often weren’t even paying attention (Well the smart ones weren’t). Secondly the lighting or lack of- shall I say was nothing less than a cheap albeit avid interpretation of what I can only imagine to be a seedy Arabian brothel, complete with smoky atmosphere, romantic lighting and eastern inspired plush cushions scattered across every reclining surface. The place invited you to lower your guard, loosens your limbs and fairly slouch all over the furniture as if you were some long revived Arabian prince searching for beauties to add to his already near to bursting harem (I know I have quite an imagination). But I kid you not, I really did feel as if I was transported back in time to some horny Arab den of iniquity and even imagined to have heard the rustling chimes of some Egyptian belly dancers ankle bracelets. It was peculiar and funny not to mention more than a little awkward for me I must confess. Its not that I have a problem with pretending to be a honry arab prince for one night but with the lack of privacy and the many “come hither” wolf like gestures you get I found it to be quite unappealing indeed. Thirdly the food was aright, some what mediocre (apart from the fruit cocktails which were in all fairness delicious) and the infamous almost celestial in greatness shisha turned out to be nothing but what I had already anticipated. Carbon with a variety of fruity flavors, I took a puff or two of the smoke thing- found that it was blah (As I knew it would be but I still thought I’d try to enjoy myself but I didn’t)…why people enjoy such things shall remain a mystery to me. At least throw in a rock of crack into the proceedings surely to have some kind of an affect, but no. Nothing but an evening of giggly boredom added with a pretentious air of continental sophistication I neither possessed nor could conjure should my life have depended on it. Fourthly and much to my naivety or perhaps inexperience but I was quite intrigued to find quite a substantial population of Somali boys and girls all giggling and fluttering their lashes at eachother (The Holy ones included). Now I haven’t got a problem with young people getting to know each other and all but in places such as these? It bares a question mark at very least because it was as if I’d stepped into some sort of indangered species breeding programs for Somalis and Arabs of all kinds to mingle and blow out “ I love you” or “come get me” messages on their shisha pipes. Very sophisticated indeed, whatever happened to old fashioned- waarya you look strong enough to carry the shopping bags, get up and let’s get married scenarios’? Perhaps I am part of a dying breed or the boring kind- I’ll allow you to draw your own ideas. In conclusion I didn’t particularly enjoy myself I was uncomfortable with the closed in and off surroundings not to mention atmosphere and I doubt I shall be returning to one any time soon as it holds little appeal to me after my experience. But the question I’d like to put to you all is why are such places popular? (I have a few ideas but I’ll like to hear your views on the matter) Have any of you guys been to such places? If so have you noticed the trend to socialise and hang around such rubbish joints? Or perhaps your of the frame of mind to enjoy these places? Whatever your experience speak now or forever hold your peace.

Originally posted by SCORPION_SISTA: Siren, Opium was out of running once I saw Ruby in the Smoke...I am a functional Addict you see, so although I would love to hang out in your decadent brothel, I must at this time decline meeting your neighbor and his best heroin You are too bashful woman, come at least try a puff of the subtance before you decline such an exquisite offer, I shall even go as far as to tempt you with the full prospect of having complete and utterly immunity from rape. My Chinese associate has quite a reputation of some what molesting previous guests in a sometimes unwarranted and obviously intoxicated debacle. Still, his does make for a great side kick and is the number one holistic drug smuggler this side of Hong Kong. Come on what have you got to lose? Neither your virginity or any heroine induced psychosis the future has to offer so whets the problem? (Scratches her turban and continues to puff on her opium pipe smiling in anticipation of Scorpian joinging her) Malab iyo Chocolata you are more than welcome to join us friend. lol

Originally posted by SCORPION_SISTA: Somewhat addicted to Cocaine. Indeed? Well I'm not alone then for I am more than addicted to collecting and puffing on antique chinese opium pipes. Infact, sometimes I even decorate my room to look like a seedy oriental brothel complete with japenese incense and a wailing drugged up chinese concubine by my side (The concubine being my male Chinese next door neighbour-we went to primary school together and so he makes it his business to bring back the best herione the black asian market can buy when ever he goes home to visit his mother in Hong Kong) Good man. I shall introduce Scorpian if you wish

^^- No doubt after you shag my dead corpse, now why not behave yourself? *Slaps his face* You pushed me to it

Me thinks somebody is a little jealous t’was an innocent gesture is all and I was just saying hello to you in a more repressed manner. I would have in truth preferred to have jumped into your arms and smothered you with inappropriate giddy cyber kisses to your forehead (As is the traditional) but had thought better of it, with you being the sensitive type and all I wouldn’t want to do anything to offend you my liege. May I now be excused oh paradigm of winsomely wonder? (Represses the urge to kiss him)

^- Good I'm liking your tune already Scorpion- LOL-What? Woman I haven been waiting in your luuq -dressed in the finest most becoming of elegant 19th century inspired clothing awaiting your very arrival! (AKA Book review) But alas you stood me up! For shame you temptress you for shame! But alas you have shot my heart? I mean how very dare you say a bad thing against that book woman A.T.T.N? Granted it was dark, very strange and not especially clichéd in the romantic sense but hell it had everything. Dashing gallantry, danger and more of all deceit. Good lord woman it had so much angst-ridden frustration and repressed yearnings of love-that the emotional aspect of it all fairly stripped the wind off my sails! The emotion in this was subtle and dark and twisted yet no more endearing than any other. I guess it’s not for the faint of heart but tell me and tell me true, did you like the “chair” incident? (Giggles) a little light male bondage is always very delicious to behold. You just like the typical nonsense that’s your problem woman- The boring fake-alpha cave men that plague the romance industry the type that can render a woman’s virginity obsolete with but a growl of his dark brooding voice...lol The type whose conversational skills amount to obsense grunts of "Ooga Booga" (Runs for the hills before she’s battered to death)...you need some sophistication in your life thats what you need. You can't beat a well-mannered cold on the outside-yet deeply repressed romantic man says I. Ps I’ve been trying to watch Dexter I swear it but I NEVER get the chance to watch a whole episode its one of those great programmes that I plan to watch but never manage to. I’m kinda dark so gamma-type psycho anti heroes disturbingly appal to me. LOL@Chippendales-my my, wouldn’t that be an evening to remember, as for Hulk Hogan? Hehehe-Hell I use to love his sh*tty movies as a kid, I remember even watching “thunder in paradise” after running home from Saturday malcaamad. Oh those were the days, where Sabrina the teenage witch was the be all and end all of life. Not to mention Air wolf and that killer tune we all used to dance around to pretending to be flying helicopters in hooyos fadhi-sacuudi. Ah those were the days…sighs