Hello world! My name is Mona, a Palestinian living in London Ontario, Canada. I am a computer programmer and graphics designer. This is my personal web blog, and you can learn more about me [
Time and time again, I keep asking my self, “why did I start this fucking blog?” We all know that sometimes we impulsively react to certain situations because some of us are a bit hysterical and end up WRITING about it. Welcome to my world. One thing that my blog has suffered from is this particular article, that till this day I get comments on. Moreover, every time I want to close the comments on that post, I think, well, let the argument continue and see how far stupidity gets. Obviously, people who comment are unaware that the article is old. I don’t comment on posts that are more than 2 weeks old, and I lost track of why there is a constant need for people to insult me or tell me I am wrong.
I am never wrong unless I SAY I am. Yes I am a bit self centered and I write impulsively 90% of the time, but that’s why my blog is truthful and SUCCESSFUL! Warning: I am writing impulsively starting 10 minutes ago. SO! if I had a bad day and I said that Arabs are shit, then I had a reason and I backed it up and case closed. I know most of you hate the generalization, I do too! I don’t want to be part of the shit Arabs that I talk about. But I don’t go back and think, oh, I think I was a bit harsh. Of course I was harsh! Of course I said a few things that I shouldn’t have said. What am I to do? Change my personality completely?
Moreover, Arabs search for a lot of nonsense on Google and somehow arrive to my site and land on that particular article. That’s understandable. The title is harsh. Extremely harsh. I get those neo-conservative Arabs saying that I bring shame to Arabs and I should stop pretending to be one. Ok. I will go scrape the name of my site with my teeth and feed it to the wolves. I will go get brainwashed so I will forget completely how to speak Arabic and even being an Arab. I will go get skin surgery to change my olive skin colour to something different like dark mahogany with streaks of black. Will that satisfy your desire?
Listen to me people for the first and final time. I AM ARAB. I fucking have the title of my site as being an Arab girl. If I was fucking ashamed of being an Arab, then why the hell I have it as my site’s URL and title. Explain that to me because I am completely mystified. I haven’t seen many Arab bloggers carry the name of their ethnicity in the name of their site. Most label them selves with the country they are originally from somewhere in their About Me section. That’s fine in most people’s standards. However, my standards are high. TOO HIGH! I label my self as an Arab and I AM FUCKING PROUD TO BE ONE!
When the hell did any of you low lives ever stood in front of some foreigner and actually told them with your head high that you are ARAB! Not Palestinian. Not Kuwaiti. Not Jordanian. Not Lebanese. Just ARAB!
I doubt that many of you ever did. It’s funny how saying the word Arab is so hard for most of you. Yet, I carry it in the name of my site, inside my heart, and through the words that permeate in this site!
Am I ashamed of being an Arab? NO!
Am I ashamed of being an Arab because I associated my self with Arabs like you? YES!
You know why I am Rebellious? Because I AM FUCKING sick of people like YOU!!!
Case closed. Fucking drop the subject. No one gives a shit.
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Tuesday, July 8th 2008 at 8:31 pm
I’m sure you didn’t mean for this to be funny but I still laughed a little bit while reading it. I’m guessing some people tried to tell you that you were ashamed of being Arab. *sigh* Some people skim content and form an opinion on said skimmed content. It’s crazy. I hope all is well with you Mona
Tuesday, July 8th 2008 at 8:56 pm
I wasn’t trying to be funny really.. but reading it does make a person laugh.. out of pity!
Tuesday, July 8th 2008 at 8:57 pm
You should conjure all this rage and write about Facebook:) it will make my day.
But seriously, I back you up with all what you said, we all been on this road, and still are. I think being who you are and staying true to the core of this blog is the important thing.
…”Am I ashamed of being an Arab because I associated my self with Arabs like you? YES!”.. it takes courage to say that out load, but I guess it is easier for those morons to bitch about such a statement rather analyzing it. (well nothing much to analyze really, simply HELL YES)
Tuesday, July 8th 2008 at 8:59 pm
I removed my Facebook account two days ago.. and I bitched and complained about many aspects of Facebook on my site. Search and read all the hate towards the worst social network that steals your privacy and pictures piece of crap. I hate you Facebook!!!
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 9:05 am
Any woman who has a blog lacks two things:
1. A social Life
and
2. a man.
Salamz.
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 9:10 am
La halwa wala quwata illa billah…
Our brothers and sisters are waging a war against the zionists using nothing more than rocks and faith, and your contribution to the cause is pointless blogs about your pet peeves. It’s Arabs like you that are proving to be an obstacle to our liberation, you and those fat assed kuwaitis..allah yesabrna aleekom itfooooooooooooo
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 9:16 am
I’m an Arab too but nationalism and excessive pride in your race is ugly. The Prophet (PBUH) said:
“All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action…”
Arab nationalism and Nasirism is what lead to the downfall of our Ummah, so please shut up with your “I’m a proud Arab” crap. Silly woman, go bake a cake or something.
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 9:34 am
Adam Hussein:
1. A woman who has a voice has no social life and needs a man.
2. Because Palestine is not liberated, all Arabs should keep their mouth shut or only speak of how to liberate the land and fight.
3. Taking a blessed quote that was said by the prophet PBUH that talks about how there is no difference between gender and race, and ending the statement by saying, “go bake a cake.”
Rebellious Arab Girl:
Ladies and gentleman, I introduce to you the most neo-conservative closed minded Arab that ever graced his presence on my blog.
To Adam Hussein from Rebellious Arab Girl:
Arguing with you will decrease my intelligence level to yours, because I have never heard such silly arguments in my life with poor backing, and closed mindedness.
Final words: DON’T COME BACK TO MY SITE AGAIN IF YOU CAN’T HANDLE A WOMAN TELLING THE TRUTH ABOUT HOW FUCKING MESSED UP YOUR BRAIN IS WITH THESE BACKWARDS THOUGHTS. IT’S PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE ARABS LOOK BAD!
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 11:44 am
Mona,
What a post for my first time finding this blog!
I didn’t find it funny, but I did find it ironic that there seems to be the same gender issues on the other side of the world. Any man that would tell a woman that she needs a man or that she should go bake a cake needs to just get back to the stone age… It’s men like this that make all men look bad!! :laugh:
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 1:35 pm
I am pretty verbal.
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 2:00 pm
I just found your blog and I’ll be coming back from time to time. Why do I have a feeling you do have good points? I get comments on my blog too, from people who say stuff like “oh you think you’re always right” when little do they know that THEY also think they’re always right. *Sigh* This is YOUR blog, you can be whoever the heck you want to be. Don’t ever change, esp. for anybody! Cheers.
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 2:59 pm
I am who I am!
I will never change just for people to like me.
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 3:17 pm
WOW…this is getting interesting. I love it when “smart” arabs flaps their lips and talk. I glad you don’t screen your comments. Let the world see why some arab nations live in such apathy.
Adam Hussein is a living example, hiding behind the blessed words of the prophet. Instead of saying something constructive to prove a point, he attacks you personally as a blogger! funny how he labels you unsocial and in need for a man… God know what he is reflecting here.
“…It’s Arabs like you that are proving to be an obstacle to our liberation, you and those fat assed kuwaitis..allah yesabrna aleekom itfooooooooooooo”
I think you should frame this quote. I am interested how he mentioned brothers and sisters and fighting…and threw in few of allah’s names here and there and trying to be all moslem and all….yet look at his comment less than 100 words and it did more harm to islam and his sisters and brothers than an israeli did today. More power to him reflecting the beauty of the Arab and Islam.
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 3:21 pm
I do screen my comments.. however, this particular post, I am approving every comment. I think I proved my point about some Arabs. I just initiated fire with this post, and idiots are its logs!
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 3:27 pm
Very good, let the rest know that before they can change how the world looks at them, they must take a good look at and change themselves first ( assuming they know we all need change). And before they start “Jihading” against the outside, let them Jihad the kind of Jihad the prophet said is much harder and rewarding ; Jihad of the self (inwards).
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 4:17 pm
Wise words my friends… very wise Nash.. you have a bit of rebellion in your blood as well.
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 5:07 pm
I applaud ur courage and honesty. I’m an Arab, proud to be one, yet failed over and over to understand our own mentality..so i gave up.
Each one of us has the ability to launch war on another, yet knows that he or she should be working on his or her own flaws, which are, needless to say, plenty. Judging people is one of few things we Arabs excel.
Let me ask you Ahmed Hussein, what are u doing checking Mona’s blog? shouldnt u be fighting for Palestine instead?
And oh…u quote the Prophet when he said there should be no discrimination amongst humans, yet u managed to fit in an insult to “fat assed Kuwaitis”.
You impress me Ahmed.!! :laugh:
I’ll be visiting your blog more often Mona
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 5:09 pm
Hello Desire, I am glad you like my courage. I tend to speak out when I am a bit agitated with people. Glad you like my blog!
Wednesday, July 9th 2008 at 7:06 pm
There are shitty people like that in EVERY culture! What I want to know is why do they read it if they can’t handle it? Everyone is entitled to have views, opinions and feelings. You blog is how you express them… So if they can’t take it or are going to become offended why are they reading it?
I have had similar things happen to me as a result of my writing, fuck them! Keep speaking your mind and saying what YOU feel, they can suck it.
Friday, July 11th 2008 at 10:52 am
Hello Mona,
It seems like you care after all!
But seriously, I really want to thank you a lot..I mean you opened my eyes on some very important issues…You see,I’m ready to settle down now and start a family,something I resisted for many years for the simple fact that(and please don’t be offended for me saying that)my biggest fear is to end up with confused or messed up children like you.Its much easier not being an Arab when you raise children..I mean you start counting the days until they reach 18 and tell them to get the fcuk out or pay rent, and have them over on Christmas and thanksgiving dinners :laugh: but too bad I can’t change who I am.
My point is, I wanted to thank you because after reading that silly and funny post(Ashamed of being an Arab), I want to do all in my power to be the best father and husband.I already started discussing that matter with my “Arab” sweetheart and future wife.I printed out that article and discussed it over one evening..we laughed so hard that night :laugh:
Finally, what really pissed me off about that article was allowing some people in the commentary to insult Muslims and not even sticking up for your own religion,and mostly for stupid reasons(girls getting dumped my a Muslim guy for example).try saying stuff like that about Jews or blacks!! but I guess we live in a time where any low life can take a cheap shot at Muslims and Islam and get away with it…we have to draw the line somewhere.
May God bless you and give you peace of mind.
Salam
Friday, July 11th 2008 at 8:08 pm
Good post Mona, people should also realise that it is people like yourself who take away a lot of the Stereotypes us westerners have of Arabs. You have given a positive light on Arabs other then the one I am spoon-fed on TV.
Saturday, July 12th 2008 at 5:45 pm
It is simple for any one to claim that he is westernized (born and raised in western countries and believes in western values) like you describe yourself
If I may ask you as a western raised girl living in the 21st century, will you marry a non Muslim ?? a Jew or some one who don’t believe in god ??
Are you still a virgin at the age of 28 ??
May be you will answer honestly and prove to what extent you are westernized
Saturday, July 12th 2008 at 6:00 pm
I am 27.
I follow Islam completely. So all your questions about being westernized is irrelevant. Am I conservative? Yes. I was raised this way and I will never marry a non-muslim. It’s a sin!
Am I open minded? YES. That’s the difference.
Monday, July 14th 2008 at 4:00 am
I am sure no one wants to hear my too sense on this subject, but being a “Arab” who was raised in both parts of the world I thought I should inject my opinion.
I tend to be neutral about both sides, “conservatives” and “liberal” I don’t agree with this terms persay but lets use them for the sake of this post.
I think we all have to sit back and take a look about why some of the conservatives tend to be so judgemental of others(liberals) and bring out issues of freeing the land and so on .
When I look at what the media portrays over in the Arab world we get the real news uncensored, so you tend to see the crimes being committed on Arabs and this fuels the rage. I believe that when they see someone not caring about the same issues as they are, they take it personally and resort to attacking them and insulting them. Obviously this the wrong way to convey to people your opinion or thoughts.
I think the media plays a major role and the lack off it in western world as well. (THIS IS A WHOLE OTHER ISSUE IN ITS SELF).
What I learnt from being in the west for so many years is patience and tolerance, living in a city like Toronto were some many cultures and religions and races exist, you have to be. And if you are not open and accepting of such differences, then you will be the loser, you will segregate yourself and the hate will begin which a become a major issue amgonst many communities is such big western cities. As well you will lose the opportunity and the chance to learn about the various beliefs out there. You live, you learn and move on, you may change your mind about certain things, but you always have to hold on to your beliefs. I guess what i am trying to say its ok to sit down and listen to others opinions or religions, this is life we all exist on the same planet and non of us are going anywhere. But the key is never to lose your identity!!
I am nor “Liberal” nor “Conservative”. I have my views and beliefs but I don’t judge anyone, we all have to be able to discuss in a civilized manner. Everyone has their right to an opinion to be able express it freely without being attacked by the other party.
But like Mona said that we are all Arabs, and we tend to have strong sense of culture and we are all proud of our heritage and very patriotic.
Sorry if i rambled on and if i didn’t make any sense….. but ill stop for now…
Thanks Mone for the post…
Monday, July 14th 2008 at 9:42 am
I like what you said K and I didn’t mean for this post to be negative in any way. Just stating my opinion about certain ppl’s behavior. I think by the 4 or 5 comment in this post some person decided that my opinion wasn’t worth it because of my gender. Oh well!
Thursday, July 17th 2008 at 11:50 am
My favorite part is how people imagine what you are feeling. Shame is a feeling.
It’s kind of twisted in a way because usually people who are concerned about our feelings care about us, but in this case, they obviously did _not_ care. Otherwise, it would have been phrased differently such as, “Are you OK?”
Anyway, I thought the post was hilarious.
Thursday, September 11th 2008 at 5:44 pm
What a refreshing site. To see some so brave and truthful about Arabs and Arab society is a breath of fresh air. I have to admit, although I am proud of Arabian history, Babylon, Ancient Egypt and so on, I find it difficult to tell people I am an Arab, I really do feel a sense of shame.. I dunno why, we have a great history, but I find it hard to tell people that I am an Arab, because wether I like it or not, the whole world is moving forward and Arabs are still stuck in their backward and close-minded thinking. How can I be proud to be an Arab?
Lovely site! Keep up the good work!
Saturday, September 27th 2008 at 2:19 am
Woah that other Adam Hussein is not properly representing the name, he needs to change his name…You sir are a great shame to all Adam Husseins in this world.
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