Disbelief @ MindSay

Leaving Jordan today, I had two main feelings: disbelief and satisfaction. Disbelief that this semester flew by so quickly.  Disbelief that I actually made it through this study abroad period.  Having lived in Amman for three and a half months I am definitely ready to leave.  I have learned so much about this region and culture, but I feel that if I stayed here any longer I would not be gaining a lot in terms of learning new things about the culture or region.  To learn more I would have to move to either a neighborhood in the poorer section East Amman or to another Arab city such as Damascus for a more comparative analysis of the city.

Throughout most of the day I have also been expectedly reviewing the experiences that I have had over the past semester.  Thankfully, I really have no regrets.  Reading a letter I wrote to myself at the beginning of the semester, I realized that I had achieved all of the goals I set for this semester.  I have certainly improved my Arabic as I am now conversational and able to read the language.  I was able to see the “other” perspective.

By doing things such staying with a Bedouin and having interviews at the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood, I took chances and advantage of the various opportunities that being in this region can only offer.

For all going abroad next semester, this last weekend of your stay is what you all should have in mind.  There will be tough points; however, thinking about the amazing feeling of satisfaction that comes at the end of the year from realizing you have made the most your study abroad experience helps you get through the tough and trying times.  This was certainly the case for me, for as I leave Jordan, I feel completely satisfied.    

for those who have read the head line yes it is true eddie guerrero is dead he pased away yesterday morning supposedly from heart failure he died with a toothbrush still in his mouth on the bathroom floor i think he was to young to die but i guess his number was up this is what they had to say on WWE.com

Eddie Guerrero passes away
Nov. 13, 2005

WWE is deeply saddened by the news that Eddie Guerrero has passed away. He was found dead Sunday morning in his hotel room in Minneapolis. Eddie is survived by his wife Vickie and daughters Shaul, 14, Sherilyn, 9, and Kaylie Marie, 3.

The cause of death is unknown at this time. An autopsy will be performed in Minneapolis on Monday, and Eddie's body will then be flown to Phoenix. Funeral arrangements are set for Wednesday in Scottsdale, Arizona.

so to sum this blog up i'm sorry that he died and i'm sure he will be mised

Eddie Guerrero 1967-2005 R.I.P.

enjoy this and laugh: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/eat.php

cuz i think shit just hit the fan....this doesn't involve Nam, so don't be worried about the tags...but it involves some one else......

UPDATE: So, as it turns out, Ryan was trying to get J-Box's ex to sleep with him while we were at the gym. She said no, and told Box. He showed the conversation to Reanna, and she didn't care. She figured he's just trying to get back at Box for having a crush on Reanna and for spending time with her, but Ryan had cheated on her before! and she thinks it's funny and just says she doesn't care! The more i talked to her, the more she reminded me of me.........and Ryan reminded me of Daniel, you know, that ex. I know Reanna is going to get hurt. He won't let her drink alcohol because drugs and alcohol destroyed his brother's life, but he can fuck other chix? and it's ok with her? This isn't good, this can't be good....and i almost told both her and J-Box. They may have gotten the hint like I think Courtney did....maybe not......i hope not....but i feel now like I have to tell Reanna. To get out while she still can, before it's too deep and he starts controlling other aspects of her life. To warn her that if she doesn't let him cheat, it will happen behind her back, and....she might end up crazy like me.