Yes it was banned but they put forth an appeal on "culutural and religous" practices of sort but they still have strong opposition. Blessed I dont know about London, sis. But where I live, almost all Arab "restaurants" are also shiisha joints. Thats where the money is.

'You haven't begun to see evil...' Yup! The Bush Adminstration was the most awful and ruthless terror group. They "legalized" torture and nobody could do anything about it . But they shall be taken care of in the after life. May they burn in the depths of hell FOREVER! Uff :eek:

Looool@ Hayam. As if French Fries and Fried Fish are innocent.

You might think this is different to your story, but fact is you guys don't belong there. Somali women like Yemeni women have their own domain and that's eachother houses where the only men are your relatives( or your friends relatives). Adam, have you noticed we're agreeing ? First of all, I only went there because it says "restaurant" not Marfish: Second, I'm always tempted by ethnic deserts(sue me) And third, my intention was no to smoke anything be it water or fruit or tobacco. And I wil NEVER EVER visit such places and will discourage from anyone especially sisters to visit such place.

@ "waryaa you look strong to carry the bags lets get married." why people enjoy such things shall remain a mystery to me. I second that! I was once coerced by a group of Shiisha-loving cults to try one of these ungodly Egyptian "restaurants" aka Shiisha joints: " Try the food" they coaxed, "the desert is to die for." And try I did. I had the sudden urge to sprint when we got inside. God, with the dim lights, flowery walls, and the thick smoke-filled atmosphere, I wanted to puke my guts out :eek: . The place was packed and crowded; groups of mixed people, smelly Egyptians and more Somali females than I expected. This is how the rest of my evening went ( or should I say the rest of the hour that I stayed before I bolted): Me: Asl Clykum. Umm… can I see the Menu plz? Filthy and horny looking Egyptian waiter: You want the menu? I'm the menu..oh. are you married? Me: * staring at the man in disbelief * I would like to see the Menu. I heard the desert is good. The waiter: you Somali girls are beautiful, yes! I wanna marry a Somali girl. *Winks and makes other strange gestures* Are you married? My Friend’s husband: yes she is. Can I have the usual? The waiter: Ok. * looks at my friend and asks the same question * My friend's husband jumps in and says "thats my wife." * He then looks at me and says "But you can divorce him you know?" Me: This conversation is really inappropriate, you know? Waiter: Okk. Then my friend’s husband ordered something for me and they brought the shiisha. There is nothing “fruity” about it. It has strong awful smell and a hit of whatever fruit flavor you ordered. Plus it has twice the amount of Nicotine in a cigarette. Minutes later, a group of middle-aged men with bulging bellies sat the table next to us and started making obscene gestures at us and the Somali girls at the table right behind us. Then the owner came and made some inappropriate jokes at the expense of Somali women in general :mad: . Here is what I observed before I bolted vowing to never come back again: 1st. Shiisha places are not healthy because of the concentration of tobacco. 2nd. Most Middle-aged Arab men at these places come there to “hook up” hence the ball scratching and inappropriate sexual comments. 3rd. Middle-Aged Arab men and Somali men think women who frequent these places are cheap hence the lack of respect. I doubt they will talk you like that if they met you at a grocery store. 4th. Shiisha places are “hook up” places. Seriously when did tobacco sharing become romantic? And finnally Shiisha is neither healthy nor a culture for us. And it is not fruit, I repeat :mad: .

They're not kidding huh? And who on earth wants a darn clock to tick all day long to remind you to get a man? Wallee, the japanese are in their own little world. And it doesnt even stop at ticking, it will follow you to your wedding untill the signing of the "pre or post-nuptial agreement" kulahaa?

Loooooooooooooooool@ this was done at the top of a bus. Very funny and naughty. Thanks for the laugh.

Give peace and reconcillation a chance ????? HOW ??? How exactly do you want the Mujahideen to 'give peace and reconcillation a chance' ? Oh brother! The word "Mujaahid" in this context is bothersome. Somalis have justified killing and mutilating each other using the "mujaahi vs. Munaafiq" propoganda since my diaper days. And whats even more pathetic is all sides of the conflict use deen :mad: ^You have never seen a day of war in your life, did you? I doubt it or he wouldnt romanticize war and waran :rolleyes: .

Believing in Qabiil is a disease almost all Somalis suffer from (yar iyo weyn) and the cure is Islam(live it, love it and breathe it and all else has no importance). But more importantly it is a disease that conformists, people with no tangible principles and little confidence, suffer from hence their pathetic need to know what "your qabiil is" so that they can categorize you and feel better about their pathetic state of being: “ Oh you’re reer hebel or qabiil so and so, well you’re not better than me because my ancestors were known to do so and so.” No nigga, what the fck have you done with your life? Where are you accomplishments in life? Forget about Awoowe hebel; he is dead!! They’re stuck and ready to draw blood. Sheesh ppl. Lay off the qabiil. There is no such thing as “noble qabiils” or “less noble qabiils.” It boils my blood when people use those derogatory terms. I make a point to never associate with family members who constantly use these terms. I straight up tell them they should seek professional help for their mental disease (my poor mother suffers the consequences of my actions as in “gabadhaadu af adkaa subxaanallah. Xushmadi ayaa ka dhamaatay).

Morning Trollers. Val, East Asia didnt evolve much from their days of face painting to look as white as a ghost. Xena are you back? You must chronicle your trip dear so I can live vicarously through you.

Rag Rag dhalay iga dheh! I can't believe he ACTUALLY mailed that. I'm still laughing at "you morons." :cool:

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 things you conjure up!

Oh my god! It took me more than one hour to read the whole thing, but it is a sad story. Not a good way to start my day .

Atleast they're not rewarding being "dutiful" to husbands. That would be embarrasing.

I have never seen a somali head that can pull off the bald look to be honest.But then again, I will gladly take a shiny-shaved head than one with decaying and disappearing hair. Peeka-boo No thanks.

Adam-Z How do you get addicted to the gym? Oh tell me, tell me. I'm sort of addicted to carrot cakes with nuts, yummmmmmm. Thats why I avoid the teacher's lounge! :mad:

Ok ma peepz. I suspect some of you is using the term "VERY" loose so maybe defining the word will help(but knowing ma peepz, you'll still probably march on ). Addiction –noun the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. Now come and confess. No judgement(none that you will hear of atleast ).

FB whats with the question mark then? Val What do you mean? How can you be addicted to dust?

Lately there is a big talk about addiction. All types of addiction: Food addiction, sex addiction(giggles), drug addiction, shopping addiction etc. You can hardly turn on the TV without seeing a grown person sobbing about some god forsaken thing he got addicted to that ruined his life. The other day I watched in horror as a half a ton woman described the euphoria she feels when she eats food. She said “I passed out one night in ecstasy :confused: as I consumed more and more fried food.” So are you addicted to something? Food, shopping, your cup of espresso, new MAC lipstain perhaps? Do share. It is only fair that I go first. I’m addicted facial product . My room is full of unused sets of all kinds of facial cleansers, toners, moisturizers.

In conclusion “bad boys for life” *Crooks her fingers* LOL I kid of course, but come on! Stop the whinging mate. Oh God.. *slaps her knees convulsively* ahem . Marx Come, come tell me who is the material girl who rejected such an idealist man? Tell me and I will personally(well..ahe m..uh..under the protection of my PC)hunt her down for you. How dare she?

No offence but it stopped making sense to me at "the younger the better in terms of age." This whole post stinks of superiority complex. It already seems to me that YOU already rejected the idea of her but YOU are talking yourself into it hence "inner struggle." Do yourself a favor and drop this "better than though" attitude. There is nothing wrong in seeking someone who is as learned and commited to her diin as you but come on! Even better Do her a favor and LEAVE HER ALONE :rolleyes:

Loooooool@Ms DD. You're upto no good! You just threw NG under the bus.

Watched it, loved it, have vivid memories of Hugh Jackman(splendid ones that enable me to marvel at perfection at its best). My only regret is watching it with a boy. Wish I had gone with my girlfriends. I was too embarrased to show any interest in his stunning physique. GOD!!

Shout, wrestle, interupt, never sigh, Never look emotional and yeah, never back off. Best of Luck.

Sireeeeeeeeeeen welcome, Oh how we missed you dear! That dance is hilarious! Come now dear and set this place on fire!