Originally posted by Femme Fatale: I don't think crack cocaine was specifically mentioned by name in the Quran either. But we both know its haram dont we, Castro ? :eek: -------> :confused: ----------> --------> -------> --------> . Oh Well. I guess sh!t does really just happen. Why are you so passionate about it.Do you wanna volunter to be a surrogate mother.Be carefull before you go into production mode. I'm not passionate about it. No, I don't want to volunteer to be a surrogate mother (God Forbid, volunteering to do something is similar to having consensual sex with your sister), and I will be careful indeed. Indeed I will.

May Allah lessen the hardship they must be goin thru as we speak. Aamin. Why aren't black leaders making a fuss out of this! I guess you haven't seen the Al Sharpton interviews. Personally, I'm looking forward to Farrakhan's take on this as well as Jesse Jackson's.

I'm so in love with myself that at times I get jealous of myself.

^Abaayo, who ever wrote that ariticle provided no proof what so ever to support their opinion (for it does seem as though it’s an opinion rather than a fact. Furthermore, who are these “Scholars of islam†who have deemed it haram?) Secondly surrogate mother is forbidden under Islamic law therefore it is haram I found an article stating otherwise. To have a child. Artificial insemination Anyway, I'm suspending judgement until I know for sure whether it is haram or not. 1. Would you consider being a surrogate mother for a couple? If it's not haraam, I wouldn't mind being a "tummy mommy" for a couple if the women happened to be barren. 2. Do you think that surrogate mothers has any claim to the child? No, they don't. However, I think if it's acceptable to all parties the surrogate mother can be involved in the child's life but not as a role of a parent. 3. Would you ever use a surrogate mother if you werent able to have a baby...and other methods didnt work? Personally, I wouldn't. If I can't have kids (God forbid) then I'd advise my husband (?) to marry again if he wants kids bad enough.

^"Just barking" is Sky's favorite pastime; I'm guessing that is why he is a repeat offender. Though, it isn't a crime, where he is concerned it should be. Let's hope this trip will give Somali people a tad more than a smiling president Let's hope indeed.

Pucker up buttercup, and kiss the uppercut dheh. War balaayo! It's just too nice especially the rhyme scheme.

Love doesn’t let you see the reality of things Tell the truth and shame the devil. I digged the whole thing. Nice drop, and don't stop at just two dee, keep on posting/writting. BTW. Welcome Abaayo/aboowe.

Free-Write -After the scars healed, And the wounds disappeared My tears dried like wrinkled skin Or like a raisin left in the sun I have come to understand dear Nothing is promised, not even my life. Nor eternally vowed love it seems, For it does surprisingly fade This emotional rapist that molests hearts For I have know such "torment" at Love’s hands And I was just so young, at least young enough To feel old age's loneliness now at the age of 19- -The wind cried for Mary until it almost ran out of tears Then it began to cry for me.-

“Exotic looking†my hideous foot. Naaheedheh, I have been informed (by a particularly rude nomad) that being deemed exotic by "bunch of rednecks" (his words not mine) isn’t a compliment. P.s You and Horn both know how visually repulsive I’m, there is really no need to lay it in that thick. I have feelings you know. (Yes, it comes as a surprise to me too)

I heard some Somali kids in cities like San Diego, Toronto and Minneapolis have organized themselves into gangs and are working for notorious crime bosses. The city of Seattle, my hometown, and one of the most livable cities in America, is noticeably absent, I wonder why? I guess it depends on the environment you live in as much as it does the parents, and their method of upbringing. Here is my 1 cent; Firstly, I believe that the Somali youth need to realize that College (Under Grad as well as Grad school) shouldn't be an Option but rather a Plan . Period. Secondly, the parents need to be more involved in their kids' schools, and programs such as the PTSA. Go to the meeting. Parents need to keep track of their kid’s classes (Grades as well), and make sure they are on, or above Par. (Can't find time my hideous foot. They have Off days. ) Also, they, the parents, should develop a relationship with the school's faculty. Especially, the Somali translator because he knows more about their kid than they do, and s/he is the first one the principal will talk to about the child. Thirdly, parents should demand and get weekly progress, and attendance reports from teachers. Fourthly, they should set expectations, and rules. If the kid doesn't meet the expectations, and breaks the rules, then they should beat him/her until s/he throws up blood. Okay maybe that is a little extreme but at least beerka waa inay ka xashiriyaan. Preferably with a Left hook. Seriously, parents should take note from Bernard Hopkins, and (without mercy) go hard to the body with their kids. (Getting hit in the liver is what dropped De La Hoya out, stone cold! and he was fighting quite valiantly for eight rounds People.) Some parents are even afraid to discipline their children for the fear that the children will call the police. Afraid? They should be thrilled. If the kid calls the police on their parents, they (the parents) should deport him/her. (I'm all for sending such A-holes to Africa and having multiple cousins beat him/her everyday until s/he changes skin tones) Basically. To the Parents. Find time for your kids'. Be more involved in your kids' school. Oh. Monitor who they befriend. Teach them about their religion. Beat them if they disobey. To the Kids: Read, write, think, and breath (until you can't). Focus on School. Learn as much as you can. Obey your parents. Oh. Pray.

Originally posted by HornAfrique: quote: For example, Somalis think they are not of Negroid descent, but Westerners consider so. I have never met a Westerner that considered me as Negroid. Maybe you live in the Arabian Gulf, but all Westerners that come across me (and I live in the good ole' USA) instantly recognize me as Somali or the next best guess Ehiopian, even though majority of Horn of Africans (Somalis included) mistake me for an Eritrean. What about the theory (scientific fact?) of humanity originating from the Negroid race? Never heard of that theory, though I've read plenty of research that suggests humanity originated in the African continent. I don't see how that led you to believe humanity originated from the "Negroid Race". Maybe your problem is you equate African to Negroid and Negroid to African? There are some stories about the Abbysinnians originating from Yemen. There are stories that allege a handful of Sabeans immigrated from Yemen to the Ethiopian highlands. They brought the ancient language of Gee-ez (which is the ancestor of modern languages like Amharic and Tigrinya), but those Sabeans were too few in number and basically become lost in the Agaws, Oromos, and Gurages they so heavily inter-married with. What about being labeled as Negroid? To be honest I have never been labeled as a "Negroid". Just recently I was traveling with some relatives by car in the American rural country when we stopped for food in the extrememly small town of Moscow, Idaho. Since the restaurant we ate in was located in a small, local mall we decided to stroll around in. The ladies in the make up department fell so in love with the "exotic looking" Ms Word (yes our very own SOL member ) they virtually begged her to give her a free make-up. She consented, so waited, and ever second or so the more blunt of the Caucasian folks that were strolling around would come over and talk about how they have never seen a more "beautiful" family and were we sure that we were "black"? Two old ladies even exclaimed loudly how my aged, but still very beautiful mother, fullfilled their every expectation of a regal Egyptian queen. And no, I have not fabricated anything, but if that is coming from small town rural American country folk who probably believe that the ancient Egyptians were white, then what do you think about the more waayo-arag Westerner? Horn, you never cease to amaze me. I think you should stop. Shameless. Just shameless. Bottom line, be proud of your Somali status. How did I manage to miss this? God Forbid. Rahima, what (in posts) led you to believe I wasn't proud of being Somali?

Citizen 1. A person owing loyalty to and entitled by birth or naturalization to the protection of a state or nation. 2. A resident of a city or town, especially one entitled to vote and enjoy other privileges there.

^Be nice. The man is cute. Libaan. It's okay. No need to apologize aboowe. I was just kidding also.

Actually, neither. I classify myself as an American citizen.

^ . Apparently, her friend doesn't know the game well either, if he cheated on his previous GF he will most Def. cheat on her also. Nazra 1st. Everybody is a potential cheater. Watch your man. Stalk him at times if possible. 2nd. Never let your girlfriends meet your man. That is until your wedding day. (Insha'allah, if you can hold off until you're pregnant, kudos to you.) 3rd. You're always the victim. Act like it.

Well. To roughly paraphrase, he, SOMA INC, is an alien member who previously was on the SomaliNet mother ship. He has decided to not waste his time on SNET because he finds SOL intellectually more stimulating (lol, and more peaceful), and wants to, after reading couple of threads, to be a Nomad member. Also, he is complimenting the many nomads for their “different talents,†as well as their topics, and tight sh!t. He is asking if Jamaal 11 remembers him from SomaliNet and why he never told him about this wonderful site. He wishes us Somalis whom he solely loves to increase the peace. (Where? I don’t exactly know) Basically, he was sucking up. P.s Liibaan, I know where I'm and I would appreciate it if you didn't cuss at me. Thank you.

^ Where? Canada? God forbid. Define Hot. As long as a person resembles my idea of a human being, they are HOT. However, if they look as though they should be their own specie, then they are COLD. Needless to say, I like people that look cold rather than hot.

Bobby Brown , pocketful of awesome, I'll agree to respectively disagree with you as you've (without evidence) disagreed with my definition. BTW, wordlessette?, warheedheh I'm disappointed, and may I add hurt(?). No, actually I shan't but I'm disappointed. Why? I don't know yet.

Doo Doo Brown , If that is your definition of beauty then you, counterfeit Canuck, need a new one.

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone Al Green is cool but the Bill Withers version is better. Well in my opinion anyway. I'm digging Ray charles' When a man loves a woman though I prefer Percy Sledge's.

Tuuj-Meister.You're friggin' funny dude. Two thumbs, and a pinky up dee, keeping it coming. Foxy, snower than white character? I see self-denial baad si fiican isku barateyn. (excuse the somali dee.)

Dhumaashi . I see you're making use of the editing button. Yes, woman! I have read your post and it was not this "oogie boogie" version before my eyes. However, I do fit the description down to an I ( ). Get it I. Geez. I couldn't help but be insulted. War balaayo. Why did you have to bring my B-Ball skills into this? Btw. Gorgeous? (LoooooL) Maxaad iigu camiraysaa? That is harsh like sars.

It has been a month and three days since I last posted in this topic. Good times, Good times. A week after my post I started taking weight gainers (which are not anabolic steroids. Geez Louise), every night when I'm about to go to sleep I mix it with some milk (tastes like vanilla milkshake, a bit bitter maybe), and believe me you, it has helped me tremendously. I'm at my ideal weight. Finally! Oooh. The caloric count is 900 but if you wish to gain, it's the way to go. Only do no more then 10-15 min of Cardio, besides You will still burn calories while doing resistance training. Foxy,I stoped the cardio and racquetball after I discovered I was loosing weight rather than gaining it. Now I stick to Conditioning ONLY. Areas of focus; Legs,calfs Back and Abdominal. Zephy, what one earth? huge Black iron pills? War balaayo. I take the little red capsules. Abaayo from experience, I'd say don't stop taking your pills believe me You'll feel alot better, and you'll notice the difference.

Dhumaashi Pili Pili . why did I feel like that comment was directed at me horta? My definition of physical beauty is myself. (Mansha'allah.)

Zu-Meister. Mock my favorite nomad? Never