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A Shia oasis
Being Shia in Saudi is a struggle. Those that have been here before - whether on umra or hajj - will be able to relate. Whether you are praying on your turba, paying salutations to the holy personalities at janaatul baquee or just reciting prayers you are constantly at risk of being disturbed by the Mutaween - 'religious police'. These 'police' are tasked by Saudi Arabia to enforce sharia law - Wahhabi sharia law. The ...
Closure
... at home. I’ve met wonderful and inspiring people.
9. It’s ok to have two bags of possessions and a box with a computer packed away. Just enough stuff to fit on my back and under each arm. Material things do not make me happy. Well maybe a computer and Starcraft II do.
10. Clear your mind so you can try to love again. Love can be found on the road. Though it will appear to be surprisingly more challenging than if you ...
Dive Against Debris
... they lost the right to be in the ocean the day they gave up their gills. And they have the nerve to throw their **** into MY HOUSE. I’m gonna bite that one with the mohawk.
Manny: I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
Seth: Why?
Manny: They taste like ****.
Seth: Awe come on Manny...you been spending too much time with the sharks. Look at this in between ...
Mohawk Warrior
... it’s difficult here. No. It’s because I want to see loved ones. I want to breathe fresh Canadian air and drink beer with my dad. I got a niece to hold. She’s tiny, precious and Texan. I want to swill beer with my friends and jump around like a lunatic. I want to chase uncatchable women and dance as if it’s the end of the world. I want to see the smiles that are waiting for me and hug and kiss my mom.
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Night Dive
... were on our way. Air to land, country to country we found ourselves at our apartment in Bahrain at 11pm. We slammed a few drinks and then sauntered over to a hotel bar where we found our female colleagues that teach on the girl's side deep in the drink. It felt weird to be in a place with live music, Kilkenny on tap and a dance floor. Foolishly I failed to find out the conversion rate of Bahrain currency-Saudi currency-Canadian currency and spent recklessly. A 45 ...