Personal Experience

My problem with conspiracy theorists

I have a problem with conspiracy theorists. I find their view of the world to be completely wrapped and distorted.…

12 years ago

The good old days

I've been recently having bouts of nostalgia about my childhood, and so, with a bit of encouragement from my Facebook…

12 years ago

This is not cultural shock, this is cultural illiteracy

If you have looked at my blog before, you probably know about my struggle to integrate fully into Egyptian culture.…

13 years ago

My isolation bubble and why I keep myself there

I am Egyptian. That, in itself, should tell you a lot. My country has gone through a lot. At first,…

13 years ago

The saga continues…

Those of you who know me, probably know that I have a problem with rent controlled tenants in my apartment building.…

13 years ago

Wall-e Ending Credits — A Work of Art

There are some movies that have you running out of the theatre as soon as the credits roll, and there…

13 years ago

Culture Shock

For those who do not know me, I am an Egyptian who spent the first 17 years of his life…

13 years ago

Can Egypt become an industrial country?

I have had several discussions with friends about the lackluster state of industrial development in Egypt. Most of those whom…

14 years ago

When your cellular provider is incompetent

OK, I previously documented my woes with Mobinil customer service re Mobinil WiFi services. At that time, I said that…

14 years ago

VT Email Scam

I recently received an email from someone who claimed to represent the technical support of my alma matter, Virginia Tech.…

14 years ago