Inji Amr's Blog, page 10
October 28, 2010
Rocking Friends
A round up of what the beacons of awesomeness in this universe have been up to. Done with my book and on the lookout for a fabulous read? May I recommend Mai Hamdy's كباية شاي . It is a collection of absolutely delightful short stories and it beams with depth and nostalgia. She made me [...]
October 27, 2010
Song & Dance
Most of you already know where I stand on Fairuz, I am absolutely fanatic, I would hear her singing the yellow pages. I would hear her tunes all day every day. Hearing her sing live was highlight of the century. So you can imagine my excitement at the prospect of a new album. Yet truth [...]
On Sidky
Does the fact that a series of events happening around you carry a certain theme imply that this is a message to you? A sign? For if that is the case all the events happening around me imply that we as a generation are living too recklessly and too stressfully at the same time. I [...]
October 17, 2010
Cairo Time (via Tales of a Fattractive Egyptian Woman)
Watched this movie on my laptop as my car was being serviced last weekend. I was about to write a review, but I honestly couldn't top hers (see link below). I fully agree with her take on it. Plot line super flimsy and pace a little dead, yet Cairo sure does look pretty. Also, I [...]
October 15, 2010
To Each Her Own Book Discussion
Planning to read the book? Read the book and have something you want to say? Here is your chance. Alef Bookstore in Zamalek is hosting a live full fledged book discussion with a professional moderator and all. Those planning on merely buying a copy and having it signed could do that too, yet it would [...]
October 12, 2010
"Writer" (via Tales From the Hood)
Went through an existentialist crisis a week or so ago. Friends of mine were falling ill with cancer and heart attacks and we are not even 30 yet. So went berserk and all freaked out about the fragility of life and how oblivious I am of my mortality. Super-size that with an obsession with saving [...]
October 8, 2010
The Downside
Those who know me personally will tell you that I'm generally quite the grateful individual. Yet these days, despite all the amazing things going on, some minor things are still irking me. So given that this is my little bit of personal digital space, my venting outlet per say, here it goes. I hate how [...]
October 5, 2010
BBM Broadcast
Hmm, okk, I realise how cliche, sappy and cheesy this is. Yet it totally reflects my current mood. An aircraft flying through the clouds suddenly loses its balance. A wealthy older man is sitting next to a small boy. Gripped by fear he prayed to God each time the plane hit an air pocket. The [...]
September 26, 2010
Book Signing @ Diwan Alex (via Saray publishing)
Saray Publishing's roundup on Friday's Alexandria event! I would like to take this opportunity to extend my greatest appreciation and sincerest gratitude to all those who made the event possible. Thanks to the Saray family, authors and friends. Thanks to my extended family for their awesome support and for totally making my day. Thanks to [...:]
September 22, 2010
Half Lives
لا تجالس أنصاف العشاق .. ولا تصادق أنصاف الأصدقاء .. لا تقرا لـأنصاف الموهوبين .. ولا تعش نصف حياة .. لا تمت نصف موت .. ولا تختبر نصف حل .. لا تقف في منتصف الحقيقة .. ولا تحلم نصف حلم .. ولا تتعلق بنصف أمل .. إذا صمتّ ، فـاصمت حتى النهاية .. وإذا تكلمت [...:]
