Yey! I'm so proud of myself I made it to Day2 at the gym. Yes, an achievment to a person that enjoys spending money on yearly membership at almost every gym in Bahrain and visits it for a day or two all year!
Okay, I won't get over excited and aim to make it to day 30 =)
Highlights of the day:
- Upon arrival, the instructor asked us to write on the wall. Anything we want. I grabbed a spray bottle and wrote (Jump!) right beneath the long mirror I face when excercising.
- We had the usual fitness routine that felt harder today as we had to repeat them faster & we had to fake climbing the mountain
- I noticed that I started punching the bag harder and faster. My movement while boxing improved too.
- My stomach aches now as I had to do multiples of sit-ups
- I like how I suddenly became consious of my dinner habbits. How I think twice before nibbling on a piece of cake or any leftovers in the fridge.
- Dinner today was a bowl of Yoghurt and plenty of water
Can't wait for Day3
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Boxing- Day 1
I can't believe that I have finally attended my First boxing session at the Gym. My work friend has been going there for over three weeks and I have seen her body transform and shape up. I'm doing Mauy Thai ( still not sure of the spelling)
I'm weak with commitments, therefore my first promise to myself is to keep up the (3 times a week) schedule. So, I'm planning to post here the outcome of each session. How I felt before it & after!
Before Day1:
Dragging myself to make the first move. Giving myself excuses to why I couldnt attend the first session( I dont have sweat pants, invited to a party, have to drop mom to the airport... ) and the list went on. Until I promised my work friend that Sunday will be the day! She is a great support, kept on reminding me and telling me how committed she is now on going to the gym everyday! I guess I loved her passion the most. My cousin tagged along and off we drove to Sahel Gym in Budaiya
Day 1:
We arrived at 8 and started the warm up by walking around the room. The instructor asked us to run, but we couldnt at the time so we tried to walk faster and pretend to run :)
The fitness routine was fun to do. The best part was punching the bag with all your power! Never knew hitting something was that good;) no wonder men fight all the time :)
Outcome: happy, proud that I finally made it to the gym. Worried if I will keep my promise and go to Day2.
I'm weak with commitments, therefore my first promise to myself is to keep up the (3 times a week) schedule. So, I'm planning to post here the outcome of each session. How I felt before it & after!
Before Day1:
Dragging myself to make the first move. Giving myself excuses to why I couldnt attend the first session( I dont have sweat pants, invited to a party, have to drop mom to the airport... ) and the list went on. Until I promised my work friend that Sunday will be the day! She is a great support, kept on reminding me and telling me how committed she is now on going to the gym everyday! I guess I loved her passion the most. My cousin tagged along and off we drove to Sahel Gym in Budaiya
Day 1:
We arrived at 8 and started the warm up by walking around the room. The instructor asked us to run, but we couldnt at the time so we tried to walk faster and pretend to run :)
The fitness routine was fun to do. The best part was punching the bag with all your power! Never knew hitting something was that good;) no wonder men fight all the time :)
Outcome: happy, proud that I finally made it to the gym. Worried if I will keep my promise and go to Day2.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Laugh together
They say that (People who laugh together, Stay together). What do you say then about the people who have been laughing together for the past 10 years? And in the most random places like Sudan!
I feel blessed when I look back at 10 years I spent at Zain Bahrain. Proud of whom I have become and proud of all the friends I laughed with.
My story with Zain started back in 2003 on a summer afternoon when I was walking down the registration area at University of Bahrain trying to get my transcript verified for a job I had accepted in an Auditing firm. I passed by a group of young and energized people giving away red and royal blue caps with (MTC-Vodafone) logo on top. I was pulled in to attend the conference held by their HR team to explain to students what the company was all about. ‘I can spare a few minutes for this. Let me sit at the back so I can sneak out if it gets boring' - I was thinking to myself as I walked into the hall.
Leaving that room after around an hour, looking around for the head of HR (Salwa) to hand her my CV after falling in love with what they said! Yes, It was Love at first sight. A moment that changed the path I had been working on for 4 years in college. She tells me that the company is not looking for accountants, instead for customer services and sales agents. I straight away told her, get me into customer services. I want to get into the company from any door, and then I will find my way into a suitable position.
Everyone thought I gambled with my future and took a wrong decision by letting go a well paying job to an entry level position in an irrelevant field of a startup company.
Despite the harsh feedback I got, I was super excited about going to Crowne Plaza everyday for almost three months with all the new recruits to be trained on Telecommunication technologies, terms, trouble shooting, systems, and much more. The excitement came from my passion to start up and set up something from scratch. I find myself all the time, dreaming of something and waking up the next day trying to achieve it. I succeed sometimes and in other times I feel happy that my brain thought of something as unique as that at least :)
Months have passed, experiences piling up from my experience with Customer Services in the morning time, then rushing up to the Marketing department to help them with (ANYTHING) they might need after my working hours. I used to stay till 10 & 11 pm daily and even work during the weekends with a wide grin on my face :)
It was then that I found out that (Product Development) in (Marketing) is where I belong.
..... To be continued
I feel blessed when I look back at 10 years I spent at Zain Bahrain. Proud of whom I have become and proud of all the friends I laughed with.
My story with Zain started back in 2003 on a summer afternoon when I was walking down the registration area at University of Bahrain trying to get my transcript verified for a job I had accepted in an Auditing firm. I passed by a group of young and energized people giving away red and royal blue caps with (MTC-Vodafone) logo on top. I was pulled in to attend the conference held by their HR team to explain to students what the company was all about. ‘I can spare a few minutes for this. Let me sit at the back so I can sneak out if it gets boring' - I was thinking to myself as I walked into the hall.
Leaving that room after around an hour, looking around for the head of HR (Salwa) to hand her my CV after falling in love with what they said! Yes, It was Love at first sight. A moment that changed the path I had been working on for 4 years in college. She tells me that the company is not looking for accountants, instead for customer services and sales agents. I straight away told her, get me into customer services. I want to get into the company from any door, and then I will find my way into a suitable position.
Everyone thought I gambled with my future and took a wrong decision by letting go a well paying job to an entry level position in an irrelevant field of a startup company.
Despite the harsh feedback I got, I was super excited about going to Crowne Plaza everyday for almost three months with all the new recruits to be trained on Telecommunication technologies, terms, trouble shooting, systems, and much more. The excitement came from my passion to start up and set up something from scratch. I find myself all the time, dreaming of something and waking up the next day trying to achieve it. I succeed sometimes and in other times I feel happy that my brain thought of something as unique as that at least :)
Months have passed, experiences piling up from my experience with Customer Services in the morning time, then rushing up to the Marketing department to help them with (ANYTHING) they might need after my working hours. I used to stay till 10 & 11 pm daily and even work during the weekends with a wide grin on my face :)
It was then that I found out that (Product Development) in (Marketing) is where I belong.
..... To be continued
Sunday, May 12, 2013
@ MD Anderson - Part 4 (Volunteers & a BIG supportive family)
Being a patient at MD Anderson turns you & your caregiver into a big family with other patients & their caregivers, doctors, nurses, workers, security, volunteers and more.
This blog is dedicated to every one of them. Thank You for making our journey as delightful as possible despite the pain, homesick, worries of cancer & the rest of the cancer worry list.
Imagine walking one day into your hospital and seeing it filled with jade green & purple balloons all over! Wouldn't that put a surprise-smile on your tired face? It sure did. We were very happy to see that the whole hospital is celebrating patients & CAREGIVERS! How cool is that?
Below is a picture for two sweet volunteers that roamed around the hospital with big smile on their faces, giving free turbans and head covers to patients whilst taking their chemo session.
Here are some pictures from the different activities.
The card baskets for everyone to pick a free card that has been designed by kids and volunteers.
Free biscuits ( All year round, and not just during the celebration week)
The store selling MD Anderson related merchandise from Tshirts, magnets, notebooks, mugs, and much more
How cool are these volunteers? I wish our youth generation take an hour or more from their busy time to spread a smile to those in need in their own capacity.
Let us put hands together to share the similar experience at different hospitals in our areas. You can make a difference in their tough journey, start now!
Share the link with others
This blog is dedicated to every one of them. Thank You for making our journey as delightful as possible despite the pain, homesick, worries of cancer & the rest of the cancer worry list.
Below is a picture for two sweet volunteers that roamed around the hospital with big smile on their faces, giving free turbans and head covers to patients whilst taking their chemo session.
Here are some pictures from the different activities.
Scattered tables with free gifts & cards for survivors and caregivers
Let us put hands together to share the similar experience at different hospitals in our areas. You can make a difference in their tough journey, start now!
Share the link with others
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Quick & Healthy meals
Bonjour,
I woke up this morning with the determination to have a healthy day. Not wanting to have my usual toasted cheese sandwich, I looked around for healthier options. And just like every other thing I cook, it usually takes me a minute to pick the ingredients & 2 more to cook them together.
I made a healthy oatmeal porridge-like mix that was based on low fat milk, a spoon of honey, a spoonful of chopped almonds & pistachios , and a sprinkle of cinnamon & cardimom - all mixed together on light fire.
Well, it feels good to finally have a (tasty) healthy meal afterall!
I woke up this morning with the determination to have a healthy day. Not wanting to have my usual toasted cheese sandwich, I looked around for healthier options. And just like every other thing I cook, it usually takes me a minute to pick the ingredients & 2 more to cook them together.
I made a healthy oatmeal porridge-like mix that was based on low fat milk, a spoon of honey, a spoonful of chopped almonds & pistachios , and a sprinkle of cinnamon & cardimom - all mixed together on light fire.
Well, it feels good to finally have a (tasty) healthy meal afterall!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Amwaj Farah - Part Two
The team of Ahlia University recieved their briefing by Injaz on Thursday, and came today to class to kick- off the first session of (Ripples of Happiness) regional competiton.
I still cannot get over the awkward feeling from walking into what once used to be the coolest hangout and the spot where I saw most of the movies. It's amazing how the place turned into a UNIVERSITY all of a sudden. Funny
Anyhow, the team arrived late and this is not a good start. Time is money and it needs to be respected by the future generation of Bahrain.
Oh well, we move to another shocking incident with what was supposed to be a very high tech classroom. Smart board aparently turned out to be not so smart :-) No internet, No laptop, No Projector, No white board pens.... I think to myself (Now What? How on earth will I present what I prepared?)
Being an ex-girl scout, we live by the foundation rule of (Be prepared) & Make do with what you got 'cause the show must go on - so, I start getting to know the team and try to break-the-ice.
At first, I spoke about InJaz & Coca Cola. Then we discussed the importance of CSR and the vital role it plays in the business-life nowadays. How companies like TOMS relied on CSR to market their brand globally.
At Ripples of Happiness, each team member is supposed to talk about his/her life map. A one minute about their name, age, current studies and future aspirations.
Mine was a bit dramatic to them (I guess) - Here is summary:
A Science Secondary graduate, who then studied at UOB, Accounting for it was the most challenging, then decided to work at MTC-Vodafone at any available job just to be in Marketing someday. Born in Lebanon, Lived in Bahrain, Turkish Grandmother & Name, represented Bahrain in the National Team for Table Tennis in 1996, School Champion in Table Tennis for 5 years in a row since 1994, lived in Sudan for 100 days, got my Executive MBA from Duke University in the States then worked for Motorola for 4 months - to say the least
I am so excited to be with them, and to volunteer to support such an energetic program.
Let us hope they come up with innovative CSR project ideas next week
I still cannot get over the awkward feeling from walking into what once used to be the coolest hangout and the spot where I saw most of the movies. It's amazing how the place turned into a UNIVERSITY all of a sudden. Funny
Anyhow, the team arrived late and this is not a good start. Time is money and it needs to be respected by the future generation of Bahrain.
Oh well, we move to another shocking incident with what was supposed to be a very high tech classroom. Smart board aparently turned out to be not so smart :-) No internet, No laptop, No Projector, No white board pens.... I think to myself (Now What? How on earth will I present what I prepared?)
Being an ex-girl scout, we live by the foundation rule of (Be prepared) & Make do with what you got 'cause the show must go on - so, I start getting to know the team and try to break-the-ice.
At first, I spoke about InJaz & Coca Cola. Then we discussed the importance of CSR and the vital role it plays in the business-life nowadays. How companies like TOMS relied on CSR to market their brand globally.
At Ripples of Happiness, each team member is supposed to talk about his/her life map. A one minute about their name, age, current studies and future aspirations.
Mine was a bit dramatic to them (I guess) - Here is summary:
A Science Secondary graduate, who then studied at UOB, Accounting for it was the most challenging, then decided to work at MTC-Vodafone at any available job just to be in Marketing someday. Born in Lebanon, Lived in Bahrain, Turkish Grandmother & Name, represented Bahrain in the National Team for Table Tennis in 1996, School Champion in Table Tennis for 5 years in a row since 1994, lived in Sudan for 100 days, got my Executive MBA from Duke University in the States then worked for Motorola for 4 months - to say the least
I am so excited to be with them, and to volunteer to support such an energetic program.
Let us hope they come up with innovative CSR project ideas next week
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Amwaj Fara7 - Part 1
Ripples of Happiness, A term I am trying to learn about as it will be my upcoming volunteer project.
I have been nominated by InJaz Bahrain to volunteer at a Bahraini University to deliver this exciting Social Development program called (Ripples of Happiness) or as translated to (Amwaj Farah).
My role will be to run a class once a week for a period of 6 consecutive weeks at a university for around 25 students that have been pre-selected to participate in this fun program that is funded by Coca - Cola as part of their CSR initiative around the Arab Wolrd.
The program aims to develop students' Social Consciousness and help them improve their community in a fun and innovative way.
The students will get together to represent their university in the nation-wide competition and then be judged and voted for winning at the regional competition in terms of creativity, scalability and usefulness of their idea
All of that will be achieved in a very fun atmosphere and with great emphasis on the role of Social Media - as described ( they will become socially active towards the community, creating happiness for themselves and for the lives they touch.)
Oh well, I must look for exciting ice-breaking activities and some mind-blowing initiatives that my team can benefit from & hopefully win the local and international competition.
Here is a link for the website. http://www.ripplesofhappiness.com/microsite/en/university.php?id=4
Feel Free to post some ideas & do share any social/community project you may feel is worth exploring. The more relevant we are the more chances we get for winning.
I am inspired today!
I have been nominated by InJaz Bahrain to volunteer at a Bahraini University to deliver this exciting Social Development program called (Ripples of Happiness) or as translated to (Amwaj Farah).
My role will be to run a class once a week for a period of 6 consecutive weeks at a university for around 25 students that have been pre-selected to participate in this fun program that is funded by Coca - Cola as part of their CSR initiative around the Arab Wolrd.
The program aims to develop students' Social Consciousness and help them improve their community in a fun and innovative way.
The students will get together to represent their university in the nation-wide competition and then be judged and voted for winning at the regional competition in terms of creativity, scalability and usefulness of their idea
All of that will be achieved in a very fun atmosphere and with great emphasis on the role of Social Media - as described ( they will become socially active towards the community, creating happiness for themselves and for the lives they touch.)
Oh well, I must look for exciting ice-breaking activities and some mind-blowing initiatives that my team can benefit from & hopefully win the local and international competition.
Here is a link for the website. http://www.ripplesofhappiness.com/microsite/en/university.php?id=4
Feel Free to post some ideas & do share any social/community project you may feel is worth exploring. The more relevant we are the more chances we get for winning.
I am inspired today!
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