Hi guys, thanx all who welcomed me back like {Boolbaro,Shoobaro, Feebaro} the twins.....u guys are sure funny and entertaining newbiews, Darman thanx wallal it's good to know ur still alive in here, OG-girl good to see you sis, Juxa ama cajusa(just kidding) wallal ur hilarious. Wildcat, u right i didn't write many posts but i was always alive and did take part when nomads discussed some issues. So, feel me in guys, what is new here, who is going out with who, who is fond of who, who can't stand each other....lol...... juxa i like ur signiture.....sue me....u should copy righted unfortunatly it was aready taken by sampatico!

Hi guys, I am sista who has been away for while from SOL, I am seeing new faces, I want to welcome ya'll here. Second, I want know where are the SOL Oldies, you know the once who been here for like 2 or more years, like opionated, Og girl, sacrotes. Maybe they are on holiday. I would realy appricate seeing the crew conversating again. Holla back, it's your sister missing ya'lll. Thanx!

Asalamu Caleykum, I just got into listening some Nasheed songs through the internate it's really good accually and it gives you some good knowledges. It makes you remember allah,,,,alhamdulilah. here is the site i visited... http://www.muslimtents.com/muslimguide/9-Nasheed.html do you guys have any nasheed or islamic songs that we can benefit from....thanx!

lol socrates, what was the quote from the sophiest book about socrates, u never know anything you keep learning because everything changes so ur never sure.....anyway it been 3 years since i took philosophy....sorry if i am not hitting the right qoute. sista, honestly i don't think melon matters as much as having nice back. Especially that's what we somalians say..forget the media it has nothing that you can benefit from. that's i can say!

the answer is yes, just a little hint without blurting it out. I don't think the rule book says you should tell him flat out that you like him. It's just not cool. Stick with the rule book, let him find you and be interested in you. Be a creature un like other.....be mysterious....... aiight...ladies..in the mean time focus on what matters school, work,islam and family. peace

Why do somali sisters keep falling for this game. First of all don't waste 3hrs on the phone with brother no matter how sweet he may seem. Guys are dogs especially if they got time to waste real man don't do that they got work to take care of. Anyways, i feel sorry for al the sisters who got issues such as this. Don't waste your time on a man more than 10min. Keep ur heads up, stay foced in school and family that is my philosophy. holla!

It was a bad day, i admit my mistake....aiight. It wasn't anything like the quiz teachers give...this was like excercise quiz. anyway, yes i made mistake, yes i should get a 0 for the quiz....no I should get a 0 on the course.

Thanks guys, I have done the apeal letter yesterday. It is better the one i posted here. My friend who got his lawyer degree helped me. It sounds pretty good, I heard after I send the letter the dean and the head of my program will meet me. I will insha allah let them know that there are other kids who felt that way too. I don't know if they'll come with me to show there face cuz.......he is very hard teacher and they be afraid of failing the course. We don't have black association......it's CADDAAN school. thanx for your support....i will update you guys. Pray for me please!

*******here is my letter of appeal****** [could you guys please tell me if it's good, and if i need to change it little. Please....] To whom it my concern, On Monday 2, 2003, my class had been given in class open question to be completed. This questions as I remember from previous were helping each other and looking each others answers. On this day, the teacher announces the last quarter of the class there is pop up quiz and we can use our books to help us. Well, I attempted the questions, but was confused on what the teacher was asking. So, my neighbor put me on the right track by helping me see his answers. I did try to do the questions too, but I was working with his numbers which was different from my numbers. So the two answers turn out to be same. He had different in class quiz which I wasn’t aware. But other than helping me be at the right track for the first question, I worked my way with the other questions. I honestly was not aware that I was committing a dishonest offence. It was little open book questions and it was not worth more than 10 marks. The teacher normally said these little in class questions where “for you to evaluate on how well you’re doing and to know if you need to work on some more”. Teacher also said he was not interested on mark but if you knew the steps. Next Monday February 9, the teacher tells me to see Faze, chair of business. I met with Faze on Friday 13, I explained to her the situation. She told me it was dishonestly, but because I was first offence, that I would be graded F for my in class quiz. As I told her that not aware of precaution because my attention was to try understand as I worked my way through the questions and not copy. Faze; told me never be in this situation again. I promised I would not and still keep promise. She also told me I would talk to Pat Morgan, to see the offence, but what she believed that it was only F on quiz. On Monday, February 16, the day of my midterm, I was studying for three days. I studied so hard for 12 hour straight. I came to class to write the midterm, but the door was locked. The teacher opened, and told me to see Faze again. I went to see Faze; she informed me that after talking to the teacher that I was getting a failing grade on the course. I believe that the penalty I got is not appropriate for offence. I believe it is not fair that it is too extreme to get a failing grade on whole course over mistake I was not aware was big offence, considering other kids were looking over each other answers. I have obtained an average of 75% in my second year and have been good student through all my study time at *******. I believe ********to be fair and justice place and I hoping you will see that this penalty is little too extreme for my offence. I apologies and I am aware of it know. I promise to be careful and keep my integrity always. Respectfully, *********

****^^^^****please no bad comments...only helpful comments....thanx alot! This happened about two weeks ago. My teacher always gives a inclass quizes, we don't take it seriouse because it's not worth much mark...like 2% or even 1%. Some people don't even bother righting it. I was not prepared that they, and was confused about the materials. Mainly because i didn't understand what he was teaching, so as atleast honestly 65% of the students who think it's true. So that day , he happen to give us an inclass quiz, it was open book, you can hear some kids micking the answers to each other or looking each others sheets. I was stuck,some guy who was setting to my right, tapped my hand to tell me to look at his answers. I wrote just his answers and some of the consupts down to my page. I honestly only wanted to try to understand how he get it and the path but did not want to cheat. Beside it was a little questions teacher gives to us, as he puts it like " it's not a test, it's for me to know how well your grasping the material". Let me remind you again, it's not the kind quiz you know your having and prepare for, this is kinda one you get to see your understanding. Bad part, his inclass question quiz he was writing was different then mine...only the numbers. I ended up having exatly same answers as his. The teacher didn't even discuss with me, he just told me to see the dean. I went to see the dean on friday, i explained to her that i wasn't aware that it was a test, the teacher didn't say it was a test but a question to see how you understand the materials and that it wasn't about the grade. She said i would get an F grade on the quiz. I didn' mind but pretended i did. She checked my records found found that i had good grade. She just told me to never be in this situation again and avoid at all cost. I told her okay. I let out i got really angry and i told her if the teacher had problem with my quiz, how come he couldn't tell me himself, like he does with the other kids. I told how come he didn't talk to the other guy, when he said he exactly knowes who it is. I told her alot of minority kids are complaing about his teaching that he is singling them out. To make the story short I guess, she told him what I said, because i got a heck a shock on monday. -----read the below. Imagine you studied really hard on a midterm. You studied saturday and sunday from sun up to sun down. You went over the questions over and over till you grasped the material in your head. Then you come to school on, walked to class. But the class door was locked. You knocked, teacher opens and asks you to go see the acadamic services. Nerves you go there, the dean lady let's you in her office, informs you she was wrong about giving you an F on the inclass quizz but you get an F in that class. -----Do you guys think it's fair to get an F on a course because little mistake you did in a 2% quiz ....it's not a serious offence. My school's student procedure guid says...for first time offence,,,,,,u should recieve a worning,,,,the second time,,,,get F on the assignment or and third time......Fail on course. *****What should i do? I am here....shocked ..hopeles..... I want to write an appeal based on what i provided...could you guys help me write a letter.... stating what i said.... love and peace.... ----------I am going to write the school an appeal letter.

Optionated sorry to put you on the spot but when you say criminology what fields after you graduate are open for someone with your degree.

Thank You guys, I will try your tips. I tried practicing in front of the mirror but it sounds really weird. U know I honestly will give a try practicing and making note. Maybe reading out loud while not looking at my notes. But how do i stop blanking out when i get infront of the class, cuz that is what happens. I feel like a little baby who lost words....seriously i blank out. Cheez......... :confused: ....i honestly have to make an effort not to do that.....is it good idea for me to picture the class monkeys.. . Qac Qac, brother it has nothing to do with the confidence bro...it's just somehow my nerviousness turns to blankout(like how we experience the blackout 2003). I get speechless, to open my mouth it takes too much strengh..lol. But i love to joke....and people who know me enjoy that part, maybe i should start with something funy to relax myself....maybe making fun of my nervousness....i know my class like anything funy....what ya think? thank you guys for all of ur help and effort. optionated ...what do you study sis?

I know you guys are probably thinking what kind of presentations right, well sorry to disappoint you put I am not talking about relationship kinda presentation(where u try to make really good impression on the opposite sex) but school one. I need your helps nomads. It seems that i study hard and make a very good reports but when it comes to presenations which is the centre of my program *Business* I do a horrible job at it. I mumble, my face gets hot, I am so nervious, I forget what i wanted to say, i confuse everybody. Worst part is words sometimes don't even come out, it so hard to speak while 50 people are looking at me. It's really embrassing. Wallahi, it's not that I am not confident, i have good self-steem alhamdulilah. I am really good as socializing. But Presentations kill my dignity, they make me look not smart at all . I have 6 more coming withine the next 4weeks. I need you guys to help me some how to turn my fear of presentations go away, so i can have my dignity and show the class, the good work that i put into my report(presentation). thanx you much love

U know guys, those girls who bleach them faces are the once who take good care of themself. Just look around at the somali aroos(wedding) and the riwaayed. They look so beutiful, know a days u don't even see sista who doesn't have caramel skin, they don't go too extreem like michele jackon, but make look like like carmel. Anyways, my point is they know what they are doing, they are aware of the side effects. I am definatly jeluse.

You know, it works. What that brother did does truelly work. Being patient and always letting the girl now he was here for her and showing her that he loved her. Girls it's not only guys who re patient. I seen with my own eyes, my brother girlfriend put up with everything he did. She was sweet aqwaan and he was the typical somali player. She wasn't too needy, put she treated him well, like when he was sick. Coming to see him even though she lived far way. Calling him long distance while he had girls on his side while he shrugged her phone off. Anyways, he relized honestly that the best thing that ever happen to him was her, someone who is patient, who cares deeply about him. And most importantly she cares alot about his family...she pratically calls us every weekand. My train of thought where it is leading is, if you truelly love the person, just being patient and caring they will defenatly notice you and want to be with you. The best passage i ever heard was "LOVE THOSE PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU". Looks are mostly lusts ....but it's not love...it took me long time to figure that out. Looks are not for ever but DABEECAD is the best thing. So, for those people who are fortunate to love us.....love them back.

Hi Nomads, I was just thinking you guys probably heard of the somg by monica " I would cross the ocean for you...." I hope you guys remember that it came out in 98. Anyways I was going say how far would you go to prove someone who doesn't belive love, to prove your love for them and to win their heart. For the girls...has that happen where the brother absulatly tried everything and anything in his power to fight for his love for you. What I have found it from experience is in life if you are patient,honest and confident you always get what you want. ex. my girlfriend had this brother running after her for ages, she tested him so many times even to the point she called the police on him twice out of nothing . He still belived he could win her love even knowing she didn't care about him. He was so caring and lovig to her while she shafted him off. Finally she gave him real try,she is happier than she was in years and they are talking about getting married. He treats her like real princes woooow......the power of love sometimes works with help of allah. anyways...short story let me know some juicy stories on similar situations...where first person doesn't love the other but after so many tries they finally win the heart of the person they love.

Hi ya'll very nice recipes. But i'll share with you guys mine when i master it. does any of u know how to make sweet chicken legs...like the once at KFC's or at the chines buffets. Could ya share the recipes..

Looks are what makes as unique, to me looks are essensial part of life. You want people to recognize you, you have to do your part then...u know what i mean........looks are what u make urself appear. NO one is talking about what mericful allah gave us. I think everyone looks good, it's the once who take care of them self...we normally say they look the Bomb.

Like a lot of nomads have mentioned here. Honestly, looks in general is big picture. But if we narrowed it down it could mean how the person persents her/himself. Honestly, i have seen geniwine people who had great personalities but when it came down to things such as pleasant smile(breath), they had bad teeth, or bad breath. There clothing trends was out of date. The words of choice was little off. They lack confidence. Personally it's someone who doesn't take great care of her or himself. I know alot of people when they say someone good looking it is mostly reffered to as someone who is more healthier looking, shiny hair, great healthy looking smile and good breath. Someone who has good hygiene, knows how to dress or atleast knows what looks good on him. Someone who takes good care of his phsycal appearance. So to me, i know a healthy good looking person is someone who deffinatly takes good care of his or her physical appearance. Even if someone is an averange, with little help from orthodontist, maybe better care of themself...they can be turned in to will smith and beyonce knowels. So yes, looks matter, looks are what makes people unique, what we look for when we are longing for a mate.

Thanx guys for all the good tips. I would love to study with my friends but they are not in my program. I work as well, which doesn't give me the time to study with a group. The hardest part is starting......i drag....well i pray to allah then. What would i do with out u nomads who constantly remind me to repent to allah pray and ask for forgiveness and help. Thanx Lucky, Bashi, Xidig Qac Qac,,,,,i think i know the school u go to. Ur area code is 612..right...lol. goodluck

Hi my people, I am just having soo much of work from my classes. It's really taking all of my energy. The semster started 2 weeks ago and the amount of work looks like enormous. This is my second year of BA, so how are you guys dealing with your studies. Did any of you took statistics and managerial accouting(cost-application).....if so would you like to give this sista tutor help) let me know nomads what is good way to study. Any tip that accually worked for you to accomplish your goals, please share.

Happy New Year nomads, I hope 2004 brings good things too all of us. It's new start again, to look at back at your life, to see how you been living in it. And make plans to what you want next year to contain. For myself my new year resolution is: Learn Deen- act rightously To be Independent- no help from family To be Responsible- i have to watch my actions To be Focused- give it 100% to school, 100% to family and 120% becoming good muslimah. Letting Go- Forgive and Forget all the bad things of 2003 and learn from it. Not dwell over it! Healthier- to eat healthy and after school go to the gym. Hijab- puting my hijab for good no taking on ps. Going to afrika insha allah, to motherland to bring back the most rightous brother that my eye is pleased with to be wed...lol....that is my resoulution too.

Asalamu Celykum, how are you brothers and sisters. My q today is if a anyone falls in love with someone, can you pray to allah for them to love you back. Is there any duah that's out there that you recite everytime you think of them. Do you pray 2 rakat(prayer) to allah for you to end up with them. How is the best way to go about this. I would love all the sister's and brothers of islam to help me out with this topic. Please no critisim or harsh words. Thank You!

Baby, I am scared By:FirstLady I am scared to fall for you I am scared to not be in love I am scared to be in love I am scared to be in relationship I am scared to trust another man again I am scared to believe that I will ever find true love I am scared baby because… Love has hurt me before so deeply that it has ripped my heart out that Pain still exists, even modern medicine hasn’t helped me Left me talking to myself like crazy women That’s because I been taken to the clouds All I saw was blue ski I felt happy, complete in a Utopian world Found that special person that I would drop everything in my life just to have them That person being so beatiful was too good to be true, That person stole my heart without noticing Slowly I gotten attached needing to hear his voice that took my breath I wanted to stop time every minute spent with him incredible was his bear hugs it got to the point he was drug I needed to be alive My heart being so fragile I was a little dove that just begun to know loves meaning Then he took advantage of my love never cared about me Nor did he care to let me know how he really felt Leading me on to Then broken loose and shut me down Someone so warm like an angles touch Turned so cold as winters nite Thanx to him my heart will never trust love again Thanx to him I feel cold about love Baby,now you know why I am scared to fall for you Simply because I am felling same happiness I felt before I love being around you Talking to you,but it just can’t happen That way I want to put to end Baby it’s because I am Scared Scared of “What could happen” Scared to get heart again

I can promise you By: FirstLady I Can Promise you……. I can’t promise you That dark clouds Will never hover Over our lives Or that the future Will bring us many rainbows. I can’t promise you that tomorrow Will be perfect Or that life will be easy. I can promise you My everlasting devotion, My loyalty, My respect, And my unconditional Love for a lifetime. I can promise that I’ll always Be there for you, To listen And to hold your hand, And I’ll always do And I’ll always do my best to make you happy, And make you feel loved. I can promise that I’ll see you through Any crisis, And hope with you, Dream with you Build with you And always cheer you on And encourage you. I can promise that I’ll share my dreams My world, And every aspect Of my life with you. I’ll willingly be Your protector, Your advisor, Your counserlor, Your friend, Your family Your everthing. And I believe that’s What love is truly All About.