^ Since you wished me well, I'll be. BTW, we are all EU citizens, you know. We can move to any country in the EU to live and work. So there!

Eid was OK...nothing to write home about. And yes, Val went to work - she miscaculated and booked the Wed off rather than the Tue.

Sheh, I gotta ask: who are you saving it for? I think my croak will be wasted on Che. He's not known for picking up on nuances.

What career? That is the question.

I saw Taken the other day. What a brutal film (in a nice way)! Originally posted by -Lily-: I don't mean cold as in feeling cold but flu like symptoms. Never mind, a day off work in bed should fix it... You might need more than one day. I've got a cold as well and I spent most of yesterday in bed, gulping down cough syrup, instead of out celebrating Eid. I'm still feeling crap but at least my voice has a nice croak to it now (it must sound super sexy over the phone. One hopes).

Afternoon! NG, you say that with such relish! Enjoy smoking yourself silly. I didn't have to go out for cake, there was plenty left over from yesterday. Toodles!

I gravitate towards science fiction and my author of the moment is John Twelve Hawks. Unfortunately I haven't been doing much reading of late, so I haven't made any new discoveries.

Yeah, but you were off yesterday, maaha? I dreamt about chocolate cake last night.

Hello trollers, Hope you are all in good health. I'm really looking forward to Eid - something positive amongst bad news and death. Originally posted by Geel_jire: I hope it is on Wednesday .. i gambled on it you see ... took my day off on Wednesday Yeah, me too. Didn't want to take the day off tomorrow and then have to fast and be disappointed.

Gorgeous images, so colourful!

Oy, take this to the sports section. We want none of it here.

^ Xagaad ku socotaa? Siphoningdilemma, Waxaan diidayey iney inkaartiisu igu dhacdo, you see - after all he was fasting (although that's no excuse for having a go at me).

Originally posted by Sayid*Somal: VAL - i am well alxamdulilaah, Barwaaqo iyo Caano Geel. BTW haven't you heard we are the most improved council in London now - 3 stars out of 4. Do you reside in lambeth or just south of the river? anyways - come to work for lambeth i am sure you'll enjoy working here. No, I don't reside in Lamby..I'm a couple of boroughs removed to the west. Happy to hear Lambeth is most improved though, the borough has some lovely parts. Regarding work, my current employers have given me a new contract so I'm staying with them for the time being, I'A.

What's with the blank posts @ Sayid-Somal? Originally posted by NGONGE: I trust you have not been back to the same shop since. I bet you stand outside all the local starbucks now and look through the windows to see if they have any muslim-looking employees. Yes to the first statement, no to the second.

Well, it's back to the stinky office. See you later alligators!

NG - LoL...you only needed to ask. [edit] No, I didn't say anything. Just whispered sorry and looked down ashamedly. Ibti - I was gobsmacked too. But I felt he was entitled to vent since I would be the one enjoying the chai latte. Hehehe @ Johnny. I have been a commuter the last 8 years, so needless to say I have smelt my share of strong shiir. This is something else entirely tho. I can't even explain the smell...

Originally posted by Oz: quote:Originally posted by Valenteenah: I'm spending my lunch hour in Starbucks with my laptop. Thank God for free wifi. Got to love Starbucks for that. Plus their Frappuccino- caramel for me thanks. Get it yourself, mate. The last time I tried to buy a drink from there in Ramadan, the guy serving me gave me a look, told me he was fasting (like it's my fault inaan fasaxanahay or that he's working in a food establishment in Ramadan) and then advised I don't drink it in public. Honestly. NG - No, I told you I work on the third floor. Ibti - We work 'smartly' at my office. Meaning we don't have our own desks - I just set my laptop up at any vacant work space. Unfortunately, I sat opposite a right stinker this time round. (I know who to avoid next time tho, I'A.) PS: About Starbucks, I was never much of a fan, but free wifi is free wifi. You know?

NG - with enemies like you, who needs friends?

Johnny, it's not funny! The guy reeks like I have never smelt. And everytime I open a window, someone closes it (*it's cold*). Ibti, I did take a break - I'm spending my lunch hour in Starbucks with my laptop. Thank God for free wifi. Thanks, JB.

First day of autumn and I feel sick. Sick with grief. And sick from the smell of the person sitting across from me. In either case, it's a sickening day.

Tea! I gave it up for a while, but I'm now back to having a cuppa here and there in the evenings. I take my tea with honey though.

It all sounds very decadent.

Hello trolls, how's it hanging? I've got the feeling Eid is going to land on my first day in my new role, I'A- might not be able to book the time off.

Castro, glad to hear you are all safe and sound, A'H.

Mabruuk to North and Mum! Glad all's gone well. What a blessed month to increase your family, Masha'Allah. Allah's blessings on you all.