Salaan... C/nuur: I attended Hawl-Wadaag Dhexe. Hey, com' on. That is the school I attended and mostly cherished its memory. Ar maxaa kasoo boodey iskoolkaas. Ar maxaa ganjeelka kan bareega ilaaliyo baryey oo iga fur dhahey oo inaa baxo lee. Ar maxaa been iyo barmugaato oo jiro qaaf eh sheegey. Aduun xaalkiis lee. __________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Yuusuf: Never, never believe what you read on the Western media. And I congratualate you for already doing it. And speaking of qaat or jaad, it is a mild-stimulant plant; when you chew you feel like as though you drank ten cups of full coffee in three minutes. That is how it affects you. How powerful its effect is. It is mostly and largely chewed by Somalis, Yemenis, Kenyanis, Ethiopians, and some people from the Arabian Peninsula. And this means unfortunately most users are Muslims. The reason they use is because the scape the realities of daily world and try to live in a world of dreamland. While chewing they build a full, virtualized world of fastasy. You couldn't believe it. They are several kinds of jaad. Namely: Gisa {the shortest and most powerful affective}. Laari {the middle one, a mild}. Gangeeti {the tallest and the least affective}. __________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Saalaxudiin: We do know that you are an artist. But, we never thought that you were in that league! Marka naga qaleey hee. You could simply listed them. And welcome aboard. Please, list your name in the registration form. Not the one you already did, but to clarify who you really are. __________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Oh yeah, I at least have a common folks who share what I feel. Good to see you all. Beydaan: Waa lagu wayee. Iskoolka kawaran hee? Caadi dheh. _______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Ismahaan and Jawaahir: I only know Caadil Imaan. Perhaps, another guy, but I don't know his name. But, I would give you a bit description about his acting career. He used to act in 'masaasilo' dramas. One of this masaasilo was broadcasted in prime time in Xamar at that time before the Qax. This guy was a student in some university in Qaahiro, and was so poor that he only had a 'one shirt, one jacket and one pant.' And soon, he fell in love with another student in his class whose family had a plenty of wealth. And as you guess the rest of drama, it was this that sometimes my family members made them cry. Walaahi, even those who didn't understand the 'carabic' language. Sometimes, even me. I was so young to understand it, but really it made me see my tears. C/nuur: Sir, step aside. This isn't your typical league. Sorry. Members only--meaning those folks who at least had a glimpse of the Masaari {Egytian} movies, dramas, comedies, etc. ________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... I can see that many among ourselves, Soomaalis, use the term Soomaaliyan {Somalian} to describe our identity. This bothers me. It is not only incorrect historically, but it is useless and unnecessary while we have a name of our own that we named ourselves. And it is not only a foreign, but a misguided one. So, Soomaali is an appropriate one with a historical connection. To those who advocate the word 'somalian,' then think again. You don't call a French a 'francian' or an English man a 'Englandian.' ________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Qori: Com' on. I never twisted. I just wanted to prove the real thing behind this so-called freedom of jini and jinoole. Runtii. And there is nothing wrong wearing a picture of Cusama bin Laadin--of course, he himself wouldn't allow it because it is deemed to be un-Islamic--on your t-shirts. And it doesn't signal any hate messages. No. A Hero of Islaam isn't a hate message. Don't get me wrong. What it does signal, unlike the rest of those too-proud-Americans-waving-their-flags-and-showing-their-patriotic, is to whom you are loyal to. Cusama bin Laadin is never proved to commit any crimes they are saying. And where did you get that he is immoral, let alone a criminal to the extent of Ku-Klux-Klan or Aryans? He is a David against the Goliath of this modern world. And please, stop watching too much Sii-En-En or Been-Been-Siidaa!!!! ______________ Macsalaama!!!

Salaan... Luula: Yes, cover them up. You wouldn't then worry about showing them off to mere strangers. And, yes, I am a man--even though we men are not invited to participate, but, hey, it isn't fair to be a spectator. ___________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Luul: I am 22. Why? Jawaahir: Speaking of Masaari films, ever heard the name Caadil Imaan? Oh, man! That man is really an actor. A real actor. What I call a real actor. Though, too young to remember him--my sister used to love his films and would sometimes let us watch--I still remember him. Vividly. ________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Buubto: Yes, it does 'exist.' And I am very sure for it. To prove it, I will go no where but only to the Quranka Kariimka. What will it say about it? Just a perspective from the Quraanka Kariimka, this is what it says about love: "And among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may dwell in tranquillity with them, and He has put LOVE and mercy between your {hearts}: verily in that are Signs for those reflect." Exactly, that ayat is speaking love and its sign. Is there any where better to be expressed than in there? _________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Unikis: Noo. That proves 'something.' __________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Imaam: Who on earth would know if the Imaam himself wouldn't figure that question out? Yeah, aduun xaalkiis even imaam xataa su'aal uus qabaa oo bajaq iyo kaasmaayou quseeso? Mucjiso lee ahaa. _______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Najma and Luula: Were you guys born after the 90s? Com' on. What are those movies. They are so new. You must have a classic movie to make it so favourite. And speaking of my favourite, once again, this is, with along the Good, The Bad and The Ugly, the best favourite movie: The Message ________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... This is an old joke widely circulated at the demise of Siyaad Bare's regime. It is one of my favourite jokes. Siyaad baarbiyeerigiis 'xamarigoo' uu ahaa. So one day in the last years of his regime, Aabe Siyaad went to his personal barber to have some hair cut. And this conversation took place. Baarbiyeeri: Aabe Siyaad, may I ask you a question, Sir? Siyaad: Yes, what is it? Baarbiyeeri: What's all the excitements in the countryside? Siyaad: You Xamaris never understand anything. It is just the 'regional games.' What do you think? Baarbiyeeri: Oh, very interesting. Then aren't the finals going to be held in the 'capital?' ________________ If you don't get the 'joke,' try it. And try it. And try it to re-read. Still if not, then give up. _______________ Ah, and Soomaali maxee dhaheen markii Hargeysa la rusheynaayi: "Aw-waraaboow?" "Hee." "Hargeysa aantee?" "Haa." "Xamar kidar ba." "Kidaree." Waana kudarey. ________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Qori-Xabaalan: You gun isn't buried yet. Freedom of speech in America, ehe. I see. But, baliish, let's test how this little most decepted thing works. Baliish, I want you to wear this particular thing on tomorrow on the whole day--that is if you are in U.S. or in some Western Yurubiyaan countries. The thing is: Wear a Cusama bin Laadin t-shirt splashed both sides by his giant picture. And on the front side put those words: "A Hero of Islaam." And the back side: "David against Goliath's Wrath in Modern World." Please, do so. And we will see how this 'freedom of speech or thought' works. Don't tell me anything else of any buts, ands and ifs. Just do it to prove me this free thoughts of yours works! I will wait you at this time around tomorrow, Insha Allaah. If you are lucky enough to reach here--not in hospital or in some disaster area--then you are absolutely proved your beliefs of free thoughts and worships. _______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... C/nuur: I see you're practicing those days how to alternate your typings. Good on you. And stylish, too. Luula: If you asked me a question like this three or five years ago--as being an innocent and post-teenage syndrome--I would probably have said being TALL!! I was tired of being tall at that time. Walaahi. But, now I don't know how I appreciate it. Oh, yeah. Big time. And by the way, sister, you only ask us some weirdo questions. They aren't that weird, but, hey, com' on. ________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Unikis: Darn you!! The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!!!!!! What do the Talyaanis call? They do have a nice title for that film nooh. Oh, yeah: IL Buono, IL Bruto, IL Cattivo!!! Waa iiga hormartey nooh. Filinkaas sidaa ugu danbeeyo lee. Siiba foorida lee. See loo foorinaa hee: Danaa-daanaa naanaa!! LoL. Wagaan Soomaaliya joogey makasi jirin oo ciyaal maamo lee iska ahaa, lakiin Nayroobi aan ku fiirsadey. Balaayo waaye nooh. Nin Soomaali fiirsadey oo neceb filinkaan ma arkin waligeey. Aheey, magac ayba ugu wacaan Clint Eastwood {Eastoot ay Soomaalida dhahaan}. And, ah, by the way, filinkaan oo Gaalkacyo laga shiday inaa aragtey aa fiicneed. "Eeyga Eeyga Dhalay!! Garaca Garaca Dhalay!!" Waxaas lee maqlee nooh. And yeah, I want to watch other 'spaghetti-western' movies acted by Clint Eastwood. Especially, 'A Fistful of Dollars' one. _______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Barwaaqo: Ar saas maa laguu hayaa. LoL. Naga daa yaqeey. Simple, if the one who loves the person has--as you stated--a genuine love, then you would go with that person. No matter what. Though, yeah certain restrictions depending on the indivual. _______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Yeah and we know that he never read once--even a verse of it--the Quraanka Kariimka. And would we care? No. Same as from the days of Jaahiliya up to now and to the future. We will always see a people like him, no matter what day it would be or time. _______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Caydiid: Ki Ki Ki!! Xaa tiri? Siteey Manoogto. Iyaah, Ciyaal Bilaajo Carab iska dheh bo. Mise, ciyaal Kaasa Bal-balaare. Iyaah, ar magac aas u heshay nooh. Siteey fariinka ka fakadey dheh bo. Dhaq Dhaq Dhaq. Kud Kud Kud. __________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... C/nuur: Aheey waardiyihii waa kanaa. Magaceey hadii la raaco asalkiis kistoo walax lagu wareero waaye, ee marka ii samar waxaa dhihi doono. I used to call myself Waryaa--but suddenly I realized it was a very common name used by the anons. So, not to be confused with that aspect, I decided to add an extra one. It thus became Maskiin Waryaa. Ah, again, I realized that it isn't really a matched name. So, I needed another name to add that starts with the letter M or W. It, hence, then, became Maskiin Macruuf Waryaa. I searched a one that has a letter W with a fun side too. But, I couldn't come up with one. I sometime decided Waardiye would do better. But, If I called myself Miskiin Macruuf Waryaa Waardiye, I would feel there is something missing. So, eventually I substituted the Waardiye part with Aqiyaar. Miskiin Macruuf Waryaa Aqiyaar was finally formed. And ever since it was like that. Oh, yes, in somaliaonline.com I use MMA because the register side wouldn't allow me to have a four-worded name. So, I dropped the Waryaa part. Saas lee waaye. Unix: LoL. Waraa. Magacee aa ku dilay yaah. Kac waraa. Ha iga cunin nooh. Baydan: Sister, sax waaye 'fruit' aa la dhahaa baydaan. Hadii 'baydan' yahey ma ogi lakiin shaqal dheer markiis laga dhigo oo baydaan yahey fruit la cuno oo Xamar ka bixi jiray aa la dhahaa. ________________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Kik Kik Kik. Gis Gis Gis. Kud Kud Kud. _____________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Faaduma and Hiboos: Com' on. Canbuulo calool xanuun lee ma'ahee. See camal hee. Walaahi, aboosto waaye nooh. Ogoow kii cuno inii habeenkaas meesha 'diyeesha {10}' ka noqonaayo. Oh, man, how I missed it. Oh, those days I am enjoying it since I moved to this new house with a family and sometimes it is cooked in here. Yeah, before that I used to miss it. Not anymore. ______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... Heeeeeey, guys. This is so unfair. What happened our tradition names. No one mentioned them. Com' on. Most of you know that. We have a whole set of tradition names, including: Xaawo Xaliimo Xabiibo Shamso Shukri Asli Khadiijo Muslimo Sahra {after the 60s} Naciima {after the 70s} Saciida Awliyo Com' on. At least someone would have included them in their list. Oh, me included. But my names were brief. ______________ Macsalaama!!

Salaan... C/nuur: I would let my 'waardiye' do that. To dig the facts of my name and its meaning and its implication and its reasoning and its choice and its why. So, baliish, wait until he comes back. __________________ Macsalaama!!