Eid Mubarak to you too sweety, hope it was a fruitful month for you n for everyone out there. Enjoy your weekend, just dont have too many chocolate bars (I dont know why I thought about chocolate, I wouldn't mind haveing a Ferror Roche right about now though) lool take care. Blue

Hello My People I want to share the lyrics to a beautiful song with you, for those of you who have heard it enjoy it again for those of you who have not hang tight your in for a ride. The imagery of this song is just amazing, and the message is absolutely beautiful. Its called You Never Know and its by Immortal Technique n its a mini story. [Verse 1] She was on her way to becoming a college graduate Wouldn't even stop to talk to the average kid The type of latina I'd sit and contemplate marriage with **** the horse and carriage shit, her love was never for hire Disciplined, intellectual beauty's what I desire Flyer than Salma Hayek or Jennifer Lopez Everyone told me, kickin' it to her was hopeless At first I just thought, she didn't mess with broke kids The thug niggaz always talking about, how they smoke kids But the rich-sniff-coke kids got no play "I'm not even interested" is what her body language would say Everyone around the way, gave up trying to get in it It didn't matter how good your game was, she wasn't with it On the block, *****es was jealous, but wouldn't admit it Talk shit, and deny to everyone that they did it 'Cause they regreted the long list of niggaz that they let hit it And no one ever gave them shit except McDonald's and did-dick Smoking weed with thoughts of envy, whenever they lit it She spoke intelligently and they bit it, always trying to copy But when they tried to use her vocab, they sounded sloppy She had a style, all her own, respectful and pure I was sick in the head for her, and there wasn't a cure [Hook - Jean Grae] Don't you know that, time waits for no man Not fate, it's all planned I'm blessed just to know you To haveloved and I've lost just to hold you all night Can't find, a reason why God came, 'tween you and I If I had the chance again, I'd never let you go Hold tight to your love, 'cause you never know [Verse 2] Her eyes are brown and beautiful, yet empty and sad I used to talk to her occasionally, and she was glad That I wasn't just another nigga trying to get in it So every now and then we'd stop and talk for a minute I didn't have a gimmick so the minutes turned to hours On her birthday, I gave her a poem with flowers Then I took her out to dinner after her cousin's baby shower We talked about, power to the people and such We spent more time together but it was never enough I never tried to sneak a touch, or even cop a feel I was too interested, in keeping it real Perfectly honest and complete, she would always call me "carino," And never Technique, bought me a new book to read every 2 or 3 weeks Forever changing the expression of my thoughts when I speak It was because of her, I even deaded all of my freaks She convinced me, to stop hangin' out on the streets To stop robbin' and stealin', from people like you Instead I took her out to the Apollo and the Bronx Zoo We sailed in Barrio and the Metropolitan too Got to the point when I was either with her or my crew So I decided one day, to tell her my feelings was true I couldn't live without her so I told her, facing my fears But honey's only response, was a face full of tears She could only sob hysterically, holding me tight I tried to speak, but she wouldn't stop until I left sight I felt like a moth who got himself too close to the light Except I didn't burn, I turned cold after that night [Hook] [Verse 3] I went on with my life, college and my career Ended up locked up like an animal for a year Where the C.O.'s talk to you like they were the overseer Then I got sent to the hole, when my exit was near At night in my cell, I'd close my eyes and I'd see her Hold her close in my dreams, but when I woke she disappeared Just an empty cell until the state gave me parole in the summer came back, intact and on track But the fact of the matter, is I still felt cold Even after my mother, hugged me, cryin' at home My real niggaz would catch me thinkin', out of my zone ****in' lots of different women, but I still felt alone Relatively well-known around the New York underground But I kept thinking of her and how we used to be down The sound of her voice, and the beautiful smell of her hair Though gone physically, somehow it was still there I had to do something, because the shit was too much to bear So I went and visited the building where she used to live The world looks a lot different after you do a bid The way your life done changed While primitive minds, still stuck in the same game Like her cousin who was on the corner slangin' cocaine Stepped in the lobby and tapped the button next to her last name Her mom buzzed me up and hugged me up, like a mother oughta But her facial expression changed, when I asked about her daughter [Hook] [Verse 4] She told me that there was a note for me, that was left behind She had left it there waiting, for such a long time I was inclined to ask about it but she brought it up first I saw a tear swelling up in her eye, and then she cursed She told me where the letter was and I started thinking the worst Reversed my position, stepped over and opened the door And sure enough there was an envelope with my name on the floor "Nobody loves you more than me carino" is what the letter said "By the time you get to read this, I'll probably be dead But when you left in '97 a part of me went to Heaven I thank God at least I got to know what love really was But it hurt me, to see what true love really does 'Cause even though we never made love, you were all that there was It was because I loved you so much that I had to make you leave You made me doubt the way I thought, you made me want to believe And then I slipped up, and I let you get close to me It was hard to not be openly when people spoke to me This was not the way I thought my life was supposed to be Baby don't you see, I had a blood transfusion that left me with HIV Hoped the end exists for me since late in 1993 I died a virgin, I wish I could've given myself to you I cried in the hospital because there was no one else but you Promise that you'll meet me in paradise inevitably No matter what, I'll keep your love forever with me" What happened for the rest of the day is still a blur But I remember wishing that I was dead, instead of her She was buried on August 3rd The story ends without a sequel And now you know why Technique, don't ******* fall in love with people Hold the person that you love closely if they're next to you The one you love, not the person that'll simply have sex with you Appreciate them to the fullest extent, and then beyond 'Cause you never really know what you got, until it's gone

Thanks Guys , n don't worry you'll have your Somalia Pics soon inshallah. In the meantime check out pace magazine for a taste of home. Blue

Hmmmm ======== And Dancing With My... ==================== While.... ========== Can you give me a complete sentence of what i'm trying to say with these pictures?!?

Its Amazing what you can find when you just take a moment to look, and through that discover the randomness of life. Life At Random ===============

It has been a while feels more like a life time, but here I go again, hope you enjoy the journey. And can I just say how much I love Black & White pictures, they are amazing. Around The City Night & Day =============================

Hey Megaha Man, its a nice piece and I had the sudden urge to write first a response but it ended up becoming a contribution, a twist to the original. Hope you like it. I see both ways and I react post heist~ -I Step to each action with a reaction I'm not the one for all that garbage but I receive the most waste~ -I walk blinded yet I see the blood on my finger I'm a man with no face and I’m band from most states~ -I am a maverick so watch me I might trick I got the rhythm to rock `em but still a man of no place~ -I cover miles a day yet I'm no near I'm given no praise and receive sand on a snow day~ -And so I find myself yet again in the rear I'm told to make a mold but they give me no clay~ - Beauty remains in the eye of the beholder so I’m told They try to treat me like a child and I’m told to go play~ -I scream behold me for I’ll be the one holding you At times I feel lost and I see no way~ -Recognizing the light is one thing but handling the glare? So I find a secluded room and I proceed to go pray~ -To want different to choose me makes me bare God put a smile on my face, yeah that's a coldplay~ -Oh lets go back to the start, start to care I pray for happiness turn around and split it 4 ways~ -Can you feel the glow ignite and flare? Plottin show dates cause I think I’m hot on a cold day~ -Melt away the illusions and feel reality blare Aint nothin could hold me just check the song main~ -Tomorrow is another day that I look to spare Like, only the lonely would keep phony homies~ -I glance twice and dig deep to remain aware my guys is real they'll ride and roll they~ -For my face will take no shame or dare grab the bull by the horns and then scream ole~ -Just before I hear you shout beware

LOOOOOOOL THAT WAS HILARIOUS ONLY IN AFRICA loooooooool, DANGER AHEAD FASTEN SAFTY BELT N REMOVE DENTURES thats funny,looool stay in your car thats hilarious. NEEDED THE LAUGH THANKS.

You speak of not judging a book by its cover When you turn around and do just that You expect me to look on the inside where true beauty is a gem When you choose a pretty face over a beautiful soul You tell me it’s not the brand name that makes the person Yet you outcast You are a walking contradiction image You make me believe you are not what counts When it is you that can make me or break me In the eyes of the seeker.

All Things Water ====================

Lets Take A Walk Or A Ride ===========================

Who would have thought bananas are actually good for you. Adding to the all things good about bananas, I have a basic recipe that will help you sleep, and the main ingredients are bananas and yogurt. You basically slice the banana into small bites and then use the yogurt to layer, so one layer is yogurt n one layer bananas in a cup, and presto its mmmm goodness as you unwind and head to bed.

Child At Play ===============

Thanks guys, your comments have motivated me to take more pictures, so Inshallah expect more . Adnaan your right it is Malik Faisal, a beautiful mosque indeed. Hibo you have to first find a website that will host the pictures then you can post them here by taking the the address of the picture.

LooL alright Afro I won't say what I'll call it. As for your question lets just say real time was 5 times longer than the distance. Hibo it makes me wonder all the time and all I can say is SubhanAllah, because only Allah is perfect. About swimming at night, lool, I went for a swim n half of the time I was looking around me to see what was wondering by that I really didn’t swim much, but in the end I gave up and swam with the waves (big waves are sooo much fun ). You see so many creatures during the day, jelly fish and baby crabs to name a few, that at night you can't tell what’s what so I understand why you would be iffy about it. It made me wonder what swam by me when I was in the water, but hey I came out of it intact so no harm done there . The beauty of sunsets, SubhanAllah.

Ummm sowwy kinda missed your question, they were taken in Sharjah recently. These are ones that I took not too long ago. ================(Different City)=================

Glad you liked them I do but I have to find a website that will host them first, I've already exhausted the one that I used to post these ones.

I've decided to leave this thread untitled, because I don't want to define and thus confine what it is that I am posting n continue to post InshAllah. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoyed taking them, negative and positive feedback/comments are always welcome .

Daahir Xaaji Cusmaan in Ottawa May 15th 2005 at the first North American Somali Student Networking dinner, which was a success Alhmdulilah. I do pray for a strong and healthy Somalia that realizes and appreciates its fruits and milk. Let this be a new year for new possibilities InshAllah.

Originally posted by Northerner: But why are countries like Poland, Slovakia etc entering the EU but Turkey with its might and better economic performance will have to wait 15 or so years for a decision? :confused: It could have to some extent or very much to do with civilizations, in this case a possible clash between Western n Islamic civilizations. No matter what Turkey tries to do, i.e. become more modern and in turn more western, the west will always see it as an Islamic state and an Oriental. In other words its safer not to mix with such a different culture, and stick with what you know. That is one end of the argument

Here is my thought of the day everyday . People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; FORGIVE THEM ANYWAY If you are kind people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; BE KIND ANYWAY If you are successful, you win some false friends and some true enemies; SUCCEED ANYWAY If you are honest and frank people may cheat you; BE HONEST AND FRANK ANYWAY What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; BUILD ANYWAY If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; BE HAPPY ANYWAY The good you do today people will often forget tomorrow; DO GOOD ANYWAY Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough; GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU'VE GOT ANYWAY You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; IT WAS NEVER BETWEEN YOU AND THEM ANYWAY By: Mother Teresa.

Originally posted by SomericaN: What is the obssesion with the beach here.Don't u guys be more realistic and learnt how to operate a lawn mower or a snow plower.Plus remember no broke man has ever enjoyed the beauty of the beach.Some things are better left to the senior citizens and the retired. Reality is all around, sometimes a person needs a moment to enjoy the beauty of things hence for the saying stop and smell the roses. I would think a broke man would enjoy the open water more than anyone else because the endless line that stretches in front of you entails all the possibilities in the world.

Thank you shankaroon, your right its no secret that I LOVE THE OCEAN Originally posted by *Afronaut*: I apologize for the misunderstanding. Your writing was nice,descriptive but yet callous. Your piece gives the impression of a young woman who is ‘new to the beach’. Cautious, careful and somewhat JADED. Reading it(I had to read twice), made me re live my very own memories of the beach. Perhaps we have (Had?) different ways of experiencing the beach. Perhaps nature (that old silly ‘boys and girls are different line’?), has had something to do with it. I have a completely different memory of the beach at night. Ahhh……I still smell the salt Callous?? Jaded?? How so?? Your right about being cautious n careful because that’s what is expected of someone experiencing something different for the first time, in this case a walk on the sandy beach at night*. The fact that I mentioned being an ocean baby should give you the idea that its not something new, nor is walking along salty water at night(Courtesy of the breaking wall between land n water). The purpose of the piece was achieved because you relived your own memories of the beach, and really no to people experience something the same way nor can they describe it the same.

Thanks Kaleidoscopic, I'm assuming your a fan of Coldplay or Roots or Common, either way good stuff . Originally posted by Politically-Inclined: Blue you might want to teach me how to roller blade, got me new ones a month ago, i fell and i never went back on them. But i really want to learn how to Roller Blade Awww, there is no trick to it really the only way you'll learn is by going back. Here are tips to help you stay off your behind and on your feet: when your on them n you start moving, to slow down you open your legs a lil and start squating (bend your knees but not too much) to stay low to the ground putting out your arms infront of you while in the semi squat position will help too. Wear wrist guards to help you break the pressure of the fall in your hands. When you learn to pick up speed you can slow down by opening and closing your legs while staying balanced of course, same goes for above, the wider you open the more you slow down and by bringing your legs together you manage to balance n not do the unwanted split. I don’t know if you got down the mechanics of actually rolling, if not here is some advice: you push off one leg while the other one rolls (this one is turned slightly outwards) the arms, one is in front of you while the other one is behind both are stretched out. The leg you push off and the arm on the other side must be opposite from each other (so the leg is back while the arm is in front and same thing for the leg that is rolling and the opposite arm), by coordinating the arms and legs as you push off you create speed so the faster you do the combination the faster you go. You can practice without your rollerblades to get a feel for the motion, glide on the floor. I hope that was a bit of help, you MUST go out n try keep trying till you’ve become a pro then you’ll enjoy it. Remember to maintain your rollerblades, once a month cleaning is good, where you take out the actual bearings and you put them in W40 (ask your hardware store), you can take it to where you bought it and ask them to show you how to maintain them. Take care and let me know your progress Blue

Zephyrine thats beauty and definitely worth day dreaming about here is a lil something to add to it . LoooL, Qac Qaac iskaga raxeeso nooh, wel wel ma jiiro maya dheh filin kaaga iska camiro.