Salaam wa Rahmatullah!
I love my country, but I am thankful to be living here. There are many reasons, but most of all, I believe it is just Qader and the will of Allah. I don't know for how long the UAE will harbour my person, but I just hope it will all work out for the better.
Do I miss Karachi? Immensely. I miss my parents and family like hell... but I feel better off for being here. That city is nostalgic in a bittersweet way, because of too many experiences I'd like to forget. The UAE is a fresh start, an opportunity to begin life anew, without the mistakes that haunt me now.
Apart from the family, I miss SLIMS. I kid you not. Ever tried the flamin' hot finger chips? they are simply divine! but, they are also extremely harmful for the body, which is why they are banned in Dubai... Kurkure are good too, but slims are a class apart. And then there are Flamin' Hot Cheetos, but they are much too expensive. When I was in USA, I was delighted to find that Slims were available in the Paki grocery store!
Anyways, the house-guests brought Slims from Pk. Naturally, I felt better about them being there... but then they had to insist... "they are for him" meaning hubby dearest! hmph!
There were a total of five packs (the big ones) so I decided hubby and I could share. I ended up devouring nearly three packs in a matter of days. Hubby not amused. Turns out, he is crazy abt Slims too. Oh well... one pack still stares tantalizingly at me. Will not be tempted, insha Allah.
The writing career is still the same... meaning I'm still suffering from the consequences of rejection of my creativity (or lack thereof)! It surprises how I can be mercilessly cynical about my own self.
I should go do Duhr; have delayed it enough. khaki leaves you with
Fee Aman Illaah!
Monday, July 21, 2008
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Salaam Alaikum.
Masha'Allah. Yes, it's better to be living in the UAE than in Karachi. After growing up in the UAE and spending nearly a decade and a half there, my shift to Karachi wasn't very sweet!
Don't get me wrong, I love so many things about Karachi, but because I grew up in Sharjah/Dubai, it feels more like home there! Oh man, I miss Sharjah!
Now, regarding Pakistani chips: Yum, yum! I never have slims. Their case is the same as Meetha pan's: It's so tasty it's gotta be bad for you! And it is!
Have you tried Veezo, Kurleez, or French cheese Lays? Yum! There are new ones called "Chunks" or "Chuks" or something like that but I have yet to try them.
And if you want Paki goods you can try one of the Pakistani grocerys in Sharjah. I've never been to one, but ppl have told me about one being somewhere near King Faisal Street, and another somewhere near the Iranian Market. I've heard you get everything from Milkpak and Haleeb to sugar cane pieces (paki style).
Alykum Salaam Wa Rahmatullah & welcome to the blog!
Yep you are absolutely right abt the good stuff being bad for you... Slims have.. interesting laxative effect... err... lol.
Yes I have tried Veezo, thought they are bit salty,they are nice. Lays french cheese- pretty good, but again full of stuff like MSG. and the chuks/chunks, I remember attacking my niece's pack as it was something new and I had to try it :) tasty. But the king of Paki chips (Slims aside) is Super Crisp! I remember taking them to lunch as a kid. they still taste pretty much the same. Nostalgic.
If I do visit Sharjah one of these days, I'll keep an eye out for the Ganna!! cool, huh!
Ah, Ganna! Yeah, that's what it's called!
Slims having a laxative effect: LOL!
no kidding... have a whole pack, (the long one)in one go, as I did and you'll know exactly what I'm talking abt. :P
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