February 2010
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Life’s little beauties
When mummy and daddy are not there…. Life is not over for Erbil’s orphans In life we do not always know what we want, sometimes we are too carried away looking for our own comforts and what makes us happy. We forget of what we have, and more importantly the people that surround us. Only… Continue reading
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Elissa lands in Erbil
And she lands on Kurdish soil….!! Above: With Foreign Relations representative of KRG- Mr. Falah MustafaAbove: Elissa in the VIP section of the Erbil International airport Lebanese singer Elissa arrived in Erbil International airport about 5:30 to 6 PM today, for her conert tomorrow night. I did not go to the airport simply because they… Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day in Kurdistan…
My amusement in Valentine’s Day no longer exists, (you can say I do not believe in it). But I should not be biased, so I thought I would write to you, my dear reader, about Valentine’s Day in Kurdistan. Yes although it’s a rather new phenomenon here, it is celebrated!! Outside the three major cities… Continue reading
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My day in Erbil’s Zaytun library
I have driven past the library many times but never took the opportunity to actually go inside and discover what was beyond the stunning modern building. Since I finished my exams, and as a stress relief I thought going to the library maybe the ultimate option. Proudly I walked through the beautiful library but sadly… Continue reading
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My hours at the Erbil Nursing home
Above: Poora Golizard, she has been at the nursing home for 7 years now. So what do a group of 20 and 21 year-old Kurdish girls do in their spare time? If you guessed writing or going for a walk you would have probably been right, but no, not this time. Shopping? Again No. Gossiping?… Continue reading
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Elissa in Kurdistan
I almost had a car crash today as a large billboard promoting the party of Lebanese singer. It was a surprise, but not unexpected! After the first two concerts held by Lebanese singer Najwa Karam and the vast success it brought (and money of course!!) posters and advertisements are now on display in Erbil promoting… Continue reading
My Nest in Kurdistan 