Say it All, Obama

While the diffusive Arab Spring is awakening more understanding for Arabs crucial issues, some western standpoints prove that they wont ever justify Palestine, the most popular and old Western-made Arabic dilemma. In his speech three days ago, President Barack Obama had an evasive position from Palestine's efforts to acquire a full membership in the United Nation (UN). Subsequently, many Arabs became disappointed and articulately expressed that in Facebook, Twitter, and editorials. What others may not know is that the regressions of Palestine-Israel conflict was one of protesters topics that conspicuously emphasize how Arabs are depressed by the unfair Israeli everyday practices against Palestinians, said especially in Tahrir square.

Rich's Phone and I

It was really disappointing when I arrived at Chicago for the first time in March 2010. I was going to Chicago to study English, and it seemed intimidating as much as it seemed adventurous. To be honest, as a Saudi Arabian, I was not sure how much Saudis are welcomed there under the shadow of 9/11. However, the fact that thousands of Saudi students were there made me find some solace.

Before coming to Chicago I planned to live in a homestay, with an American family. There were many offers for homestays on the internet, so I looked for those who have the most convenient location, house, and other stuff. After some contacting, I chose Rich and Sarah's homestay in the north side of chic ago, and asked them to pick me up from O’Hare airport. Every thing worked up to my plans until I arrived to Chicago's O'Hare airport.