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 7/7/2004

The first one to guess my location right was EmaratiyaWithaMasters. I guess she also wins for longest nickname ever! As some of you noticed and samsoomah too that the title of the update was the word Hello in Korean. Which was a big hint for where I was located.

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I am ready to explore a new country. I have arrived safely to the UAE. I'll be off again to my new destination soon inshala.
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Topic of Discussion
Due to the surrounding environment we live amongst we grew up adapted to inborn behaviors of arrogance. Some of us get their wealth by inheritance.. not so with everybody. 'Every man was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth' Thriving for the best appearances ( Best car & Numbers ) is all what some aim for. I've noticed the contrasting interests between my people and others  of different countries. There is no shame in spending and having the best of everything. The shame is when some generalize, analyzing others according to their luxurious car and plate number and not by their personality and dignified manners. Thus leading people to overbear with pride evidenced by the superior manner they act towards inferiors, some would look down on other people when riding a fancy car! Its amazing how differenently we live our lives compared to other countries. What's of great importance and emphasis to us is of least significance to them. Is it because we lack things such as military power and advanced technology that we locals try to prove our existence by outer appearances? I believe there's a quote that says, I think, therefore I exist. It is not wrong if one chooses to indulge oneself from time to time, but one should always keep in mind that one is judged by his inside and not outside. It is not with appearances or outer looks that well be able to improve ourselves. Thinking of the man, sheikh Zayed, who offered us everything to make us what we are today, why not endeavor in returning his favors by working hard towards building a stronger Emirates. Caring about our outside and not inside only diminishes our status in the eyes of those who surround us, making them assume that this is all we care about. Moreover, it also shows our lack of security and the unfavorable position we believe ourselves in.