Imena

Moving

2006-08-09T23:46:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone Im moving my blog to a diffrent location. I ve had trouble lately uploading my files from my computer. I hope you will like it.

http://yunson.blogsome.com

Please tell me if the link is not working.

Many Thanks

2006-08-06T10:19:00.000-07:00

I wanted to thank everyone who shows me so much love on my blog. It is such a blessing to have a diverse world of people. I always think of my blog as a quick escape from the work of the day. It is so nice to see your prayers, and good wishes when I come home.

Brotherhood: Thank you for always commenting on my blog when no else did. May Allah grant you many blessings, and a continuous great future.

Zahera: You are such a good person, and I can tell you are very rooted in your faith. Thank you for coming to blog, and giving me your prayers, and best wishes; your going to become a great pshycologist. I hope Allah will grant you propsperity, and happiness.

Brother GQ: Even though I don't always agree with your points of view when comes to politics, I truly think you are a great person, though I think you choose to hide it. There has never been a doubt in my mind, that you will be succesful in what ever you choose to pursue. Your heart shows through the love you have for your sister. I pray that Allah will guide you on a straight path to peace.

Al-hajeji: Many thanks for coming to my blog, even though I thought you never would. I know that your are a very dedicated person, who values the true thoughts of others. You have a gift with connecting to people with out being negative, many should learn this. May Allah bless you, and your family.

Mahida: Every time I read your blog it brings a smile to my face, there should be more people in the world like you. Your positive out look on life shows that Allah has blessed in your life, and you present it; as you should instead of whinning about the things you do not have . May Allah help you to show other brothers, and sisters the way. As Im sure you already have.

Under Cover Sister: Im always amazed when I visit your blog, it is such a inspiration. I know that you are writting from your heart. May Allah reward you for being a true sister of faith.

Zingtrial: Sis you make me laugh. As I have told you before I have always liked your blog, because it is a breath of fresh air. You have a wonderful spirit, and it clearly shows. May Alah grant you a peaceful, happy life.

Peaceful Thunder: ~Bonjour~ I never know what to expect from you, you have a free spirit. Im happy that you come to my blog, best wishes to you and your family.

KellyJaz: You have a passion for your life, and religon. I love the photos you take, you have a true talent. May Allah keep you on the straight path to a righteous future.

Shurti: Even though I have only seen you for a short time I'am glad that you visit my blog. I hope that Allah blesses with you with a promising future.

Muslim Freedom: The infamous freedomlover you have changed so much! I remember when you use to complaign all the time, stand back and let people run right through you on Isalmica. ~LoL~ You are better person now, someone who realises his own mistakes; and doesent mind pointing out to others their own. Thank you for always commenting good statements on my blog, and sticking up for me. May Allah grant you joy, and and blessings upon your family.

I think that is everyone. Salaams.

Journey to the Hereafter

2006-08-02T09:52:00.000-07:00

Imagine yourself after you pass away Imagine your grave through night and through day Wishing that you did not do as they say Wishing that you had got up and had prayed.

Imagine, my friends, the day that you died Imagine all of the tears that they cried Remember how it felt when your body was tied Remember how it felt in the grave which you lied.

Imagine the day you'll be called to account Imagine the sum to which your life will amount Think for a moment of the deeds which you mount Think for a moment how much they will count.

What will they say of you when you are dead?What will they say, what will be said?Will they speak of all the poor who you fed?Will they remember all the Qu'ran that you read?

Think not of them, but of Allah, Lord of mankind and jinnThink of Allah when tempted to sin Think of the paradise which you will dwell in. Don't wait till later to think what might have
been.

~Sydney Muslim Youth Arthicles~
Poem taken fromhttp://http://www.sydneymuslimyouth.com/

Summer in the City

2006-07-31T10:52:00.000-07:00

I passed my exam, Im so happy I finally passed the class. Thanks to everyone who gave me positive advice, and prayers. My apologies for not updating my blog, I just have been really buzy lately. I adopted a little dog a couple days a go, I have also have another dog a pitbull. I thought she was getting lonely when I left the house. They keep each other in good company. I watched the movie "Lil Man" yesterday, it wasnt as funny as I thought it would have been. It seems like the summer has gone by so fast, and I havent even went on vacation yet, soon the new semester will be starting again; one more year. But, I guess you could say I have had a very productive summer. ~LOL~ I hope you, my brothas and sistas are having a great summer. Salaams!

Sweet Thing

2006-07-26T13:25:00.000-07:00

This week has been pretty good, tomorrow is my last day of summer school. I need to really study for the exam tomorrow, IsahAllah I 'll past. Also, tomorrow Im going to go shopping, I havent went shopping in a couple months Ive been to buzy saving money. My friends say I am too cheap, but they are always broke. LOL. Anywayz Im going to be taking some pictures too, I havent had any professioal pictures taken of me since I have graduated from High School. Shame I know. My friend Caitlin's birthday is next week we are going to see "Phantom of the Operah", at the Venetian. Caitlin majors in theater, so she loves these kind of shows. Well I need to get back to studying. Salaams!

Blaazing

2006-07-24T00:34:00.000-07:00

As you probaly know it has been getting hotter by the day. Here in Nevada it has been at its highest, up to 210 degrees. Oh Allah, I think it is time for another ice age. For me it has even been too hot sleep, or eat during the day. My friend who recenty visited London said it was the hottest its ever been. I really do feel sory for other countries who are not use to such a heat wave. My windshield got nicked the other day on my way to work from a rock, I thought no big deal. When I came out for my lunch break, the nick had turned into a two inch crack from the sun(Shakes Head). Oh well, what can you do? I guess I will have to be more cautious on the freeway, and not try to get behind any more gravel trucks. Salaams!

2006-07-21T00:23:00.000-07:00

Baaba Maal - Hamady Boiro (LIVE)
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Baaba Maal

2006-07-21T00:14:00.000-07:00

Thought I would share a story of one of my favorite African artist Baaba Maal.

Artist Bio:
From the northern, riverside town of Podor comes a modern musician filled with the mysteries of ancient Africa. Catlike and delicate in appearance, Baaba Maal sings with hurricane force. His music embraces the gentle filigree of West African folk, the tumult of mbalax and the toughness of rap and reggae.
Maal comes from the Toucouleur people who live in the Fulani fouta region, by the Senegal River, which divides Senegal and Mauritania. Young Baaba left home and moved to the Wolof-dominated capital Dakar to study music and explore his national culture. He soon returned to the north and spent a year with his group traveling along the Senegal River and learning from the old musicians village by village.
In 1982, Maal went to a conservatory in Paris, where he performed with his longtime friend the blind singer Mansour Seck. The duo pricked up ears in Europe with their intimate live recording, Djam Leelii. Maal returned to Senegal to form his current group, Dande Lenol, or "Voice of the Race." The group has played a key role in African pop's incorporation of hip-hop, reggae and techno, notably on their landmark 1994 release, Firin' in Fouta. Other Maal releases with Dande Lenol include Lam Toro (1992), Nomad Soul (1997) and Live at Royal Festival Hall (1999).
Maal also maintains an acoustic group that plays and records folkloric music. His 1991 acoustic release Baayo is a landmark Afropop recording, and Maal reprised its acoustic format on Missing You (Mi Yeewlii) (2001). A true original, Maal celebrates village life even as he advocates contemporary causes, including women's rights in Africa. Like the griots he admires, Maal sings of history and heroes, bringing the lessons of the past into peoples' lives today.– Banning Eyre, Courtesy Afropop Worldwide: www.afropop.org

Never Truly See Your Self

2006-07-18T11:12:00.000-07:00

My friend Caitlin once told me that you will never truly see your self how others have. I've always belived there was some truth in that statement, it is really hard to know what others are thinking of you. People can smile, but feel pain. People can cry, but not even feel sad. People can apologize, but not even feel remorse. As complex as the world is, it is any wonder people have survived .

But, I guess that is how the world works. Dont you think so? Pretending to be on thing only to survive another day in life. Being a mother working endless hours, pretending to love life when really you are aching just to rest. Going to a job you hate, just to pay the bills. Even spouses, saying honey I'll miss you when you really want them just to leave the house. Marrying someone just to be financially secure. Which reminds me of my sister's friend who married a man just because he was wealthy, and owned his own business. He was really a tyrant who would physically abuse her, and make her wear sweat suits; or baggy clothes even though it was in the middle of July. When I first saw her I thought she was in her mid-thirties, but really she was no older than 25.

Same with politicians, don't they have to lie, and save face just to get by. Make another dollar, so that their generations of their children can survive. I do wonder, do any of them have a conscience bone in their body? As my mother use to say, "Everything is not as it seems". I guess she was right. Salaams, brothas and sistas!

Tired Eyes

2006-07-13T22:47:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite poems by Anna Copeland

My eyes have seen
tragic times, almost
better to be blind
with no hurt
than to see great pain,
for depths of vision
flood my heart.
My soul sees all.

With age comes
knowledge, understanding,
interpreting the world
through tired eyes.
A freshness of new
perspective gone.

I view the world
with distance and reserve,
protecting myself from
Life's pain.
Holding back a little
I'm near sighted
to what I see.

The hands of time
ticking away the
moments of my life.
Tired eyes see the
end is nearer with
a whole lot more to see.

Anna Copeland

Working Day and Night

2006-07-11T21:18:00.000-07:00

Well, the job at CVS has been going ok. The manager is ok too, I guess you could say. She basically sits in a office all day doing nothing, while the rest of us clean, close up the store, and ring out the customers. My supervisor is a decent woman, she is a heavy smoker who has a mouth of a sailor(LOL), every time my boss leaves which is around six she begins to tell us stories about her life, and the cutomers of the store. I been working side by side with a girl named Amelia, she is nice, very quiet, but also very lazy at times. Let me tell you about the customers, the customers are very Very well-off, they live in these big two story houses on Black Mountain over looking the city, and every one of them either drives a BMW, Lexus, or some sort of SUV. Some of them are ok, but most come in with this attitude like "I know Im all that." They are quite interesting to watch, and by interesting Im reffering to their over the top "plastic surgery", and "botox". Besides working at the drug store, Im also all most done with my semester(Insha'Allah). Belive me it has not been easy, but it is well worth it. I will be quitting CVS soon as the regular school semester starts, I need to begin to concentrate more on school. Just three more courses! Salaams.

Intresting Article

2006-07-06T09:26:00.000-07:00

I found this Article on BBC, I thought it was interesting.

India skull man pulls huge crowds

Mr Roy says his skull has made him famous (Photo: Palash Debnath)Hundreds of people have flocked to a hospital in the Indian city of Calcutta to see a man holding a sizeable chunk of his head in his hands.
Doctors say a section of electrician Sambhu Roy's skull fell off on Sunday, months after he suffered severe burns.
He has now become the centre of public attention as the man who literally "holds his head in his hands".
However some medics have questioned whether he has been left holding part of his skull or part of his scalp.
'Extremely rare'
Mr Roy got an electric shock while repairing a high voltage wire last October.
The doctor who treated him insists that his patient underwent an extremely rare medical phenomenon.
"When he came to us late last year, his scalp was completely burnt and within months it came off, exposing the skull," surgeon Ratan Lal Bandyopadhyay told Reuters.
"Later, we noticed that the part of his skull was loosening due to lack of blood supply to the affected area, which can happen in such extensive burn cases."

Mr Roy says he is determined to keep his trophy (Photo: Palash Debnath)Correspondents say hundreds of people have now gathered around Mr Roy's hospital bed to see him holding his extraordinary trophy.
Dr Bandyopadhyay said the skull's inner covering and the membrane which helps produce bone were "miraculously unaffected", allowing fresh bone to grow.
"When the skull came off, I thought he will die," the doctor told Reuters, "but we noticed a new covering on his head forming and that might have pushed the 'dead skull' out."
Doctors say that 80% of the outer part of Mr Roy's skull has now hardened, and they expect him to be completely cured in about three months' time.
Scalp or skull?
But some experts say that while such a development is possible, cases are extremely rare.
"It's most likely that the hard outer portion of the scalp came off," a senior orthopaedic surgeon in Calcutta - who does not want to be named - told the BBC.
"If the skull itself came off with the brain of the patient being exposed, the patient wouldn't have survived."
Another surgeon, Mrinal Kanti Biswas, pointed out that no X-rays had yet been carried out on the patient.
"Before scientific tests are conducted, it wouldn't be proper to comment what exactly came off - whether it is the skull or the outer portion of the scalp," he said.
Prized possession
Mr Roy is in no doubt that his is a fantastic tale of survival.
"Doctors say a new skull covering has replaced the old one, but I am not letting go of this one," he told Reuters.
He said that he intended to keep his prized possession for life and not hand it over to the hospital when he left.
"My skull has made me famous," he said.
http://http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5151612.stm

New Phaze

2006-07-05T21:43:00.000-07:00

Well I got my car! I also got a new summer job at CVS/Pharmacy, the job at Citcuit City really was getting bad. The manager is such a weasel, but now Im leaving. Im going to miss some of the people, ecspecially the lady who trained me. So everything has been going fine, lets see what else just finishing up some classes over the summer; one more year till UNLV. Thats all for now, Salaams my brothas and sistas!

Never to Old

2006-06-28T19:23:00.000-07:00

I guess as they say you are never to old to learn new things. During this year I have learned a lot about life, and people. Ive learned that there are good spirited people still left in this world, and I have also learned that there are some bad spiritied people too. Friends that you have been with for years turn your back on you, even judging you when you needed them the most. I asked one of my friends why does Allah let such bad things happen to good people in his world, he said," Allah is the protector and maker of all living, and breathing things, but his creations are given free will in order to prove themselves worthy enough to be with "Him" in Heaven." Sometimes, when I see such horrible things going on in the world such as famine, rape, and wars I have to question my faith. I also asked this question to my mother a year ago, why is that a majority of wealthy people care nothing about the less fortunate? She said,"Men who have a Heaven on Earth, usually have made their bed in Hell." In these statements bring truth to me, I do not have a lot of Muslim friends in Nevada, I was Christian for eighteen years of my life and Im only nineteen years old now , so most of my friends are Christian. When I joined "IslamicaWeb.com", I thought thought this is so great I can be among other Muslims, and see their out look on life. But lately I have seen it as a negative pit, a place where people complain more about, then discuss good statements. Don't get me wrong their are some "Great" people there, and everything is not negative all the time. It's just sometimes I wander if I should stay, when I had originally joined Islamica I had certain people I use to talk to, then they left. After they left I began talking to other members, and what do you know they either left too or got banned. So, when another nice Islamican got banned recently I really had to start thinking is this the right place for me? So many questions. Maybe I only have my self to blame for joining in the first place, but I know most Muslim brothers and sisters do not act like. Well, I guess I just have to think and pray on this. Salaams.

Another Day Another Dollar

2006-06-21T18:05:00.000-07:00

Another day, another dollar as some say. I haven't been going out as much lately, I went to my friend Diamond's graduation party . It was really crowded, but it was fun untill a group of guys came in and started to fight and then I left. They really ruined her party. I started working my summer job at Circuit City, its just untill the regular semester starts up again so I can have some extra cash. Sunday Im dancing with a group I have been with a while at my friend's church. Oh yes I already told you about them there called African Arts Production Inc. Let see what else, I cant wait till I get paid so I can finally pay off the rest of my car.(InshaAllah) Well thats all for now. Salaams my brothas and sistas!

Fire Before the Doorway

2006-06-19T13:36:00.000-07:00

I was stupid to have let you go the time was mine

Beautiful in your grace, I let this fly it was mine

It was almost like a dream I had a chance you see

I did everything right till I came to a stop, it was me

Staring back in the darkness was envy and deceit

Instead of running away I openend up my arms to you I gladly met

The hate inside you released was out it was already set

Time went by I forgot you were even there

Like a leech I let you take away my soul

By the time I remembered you were there, I realized you were foul

To late for words the damage was done

Like the golden gates you once were, you soon turned to iron

I tried to open you, and you were locked, not a sound

Now a wonder and wait will there be a next time with you around

Pictures

2006-05-26T08:48:00.000-07:00

Continuing from yesterday thats me in the middle, and my friends Seani, and Brittany.

The picture at the top is me on the left side, and my older sister Debbie on the right side.
Salaams!

2006-05-24T15:25:00.000-07:00

I passed both of my test today for math. So happy! Lets see nothing much else going on today, oh yeah I got my hair done today; full of curls. It has grown out a lot, I ve put it in braids for two years but now I have taken them down. I will try to upload a picture of myself. What else Im going out this Friday to see X-Men, and then on Saturday Im going to buy my tickets for "Reggae in the Desert". All the best reggae artist come to Nevada next month, can't wait. They will have jamaican food too. Also I'am joining the "AKA's", it is a soroity I have been waiting a long time for this! Well, I better start studying for my exams again. Salaams!

Summer

2006-05-23T18:59:00.000-07:00

I can't wait till summer, only a few more weeks and a couple more exams. Then finally summer will be here. Lately I have been staying home except for school and work, I havent been going out with my friends(being lazy). I plan to get out everyday during this summer. I hope get a job at a retail store in the Fashion Show Mall over summer vacation, it would be nice not to have to work so hard this summer you know? My summer job last year I worked at a grocery store in the floral department, but I also had to do a lot of stocking, and when I was not doing anything the manager would find me and I would have to load things off the truck. I hurt my back really bad doing that, never could get any help all the other employees they would run away so they wouldnt have to do it. I went to see Mission Impossible last week, I liked it. Oh, what else I ve done a lot of shopping with my sister, every weekend it seems like we manage to make it to the mall, then we always whine afterwards because we are so BROKE. Just enough money at the end of the week to pay the bills, shameful I know. Oh, I almost forgot Im getting my own car. It is a 2003 Chevy Malibu, Im so happy. My neighbor is letting me buy it from her, great not having to bum rides of my roomates and friends all the time, not that they care I am good company, and I always offer to pay. Well better get back to studying, Salaams!

2006-04-20T15:13:00.000-07:00

Thought I would share one of my favorite artist Damian Marley. A true rasta soul, a determined man since he was 15. Songs like "Jamrock", and "Still Searchin" are among my favorites from him. He is not explicit, and brings the old reggae , and dance hall. One love all, Salaams.

Black Collage Tour 2

2006-04-18T20:26:00.000-07:00

So happy to be back, the tour was very nice. We went to Arlington Cemetery, Capital Hill, the Lincoln Memorial, Haynes Point, Fords Theater, and the Washington Monument. The schools we went to were Bowie State University, Morgan State University, Coppin State University, Virginia Union University, Virginia State University, Hampton University, and Norfolk University. My favorite school was Bowie State University, the people there were very nice and seemed focused on their education. They also have many clubs, many after school partys, and a nice band. Virginia State University really seemed like a party school, every one knows where the partys are at, no one was going to class, to much temptation for me. Also at Virginia State we saw three people from BET's "Collage Hill", they were very nice. We also went to the Union Station Mall, Mills Mall, Ballston Common Mall, and the Southpark Mall. Each mall was very fun and interesting, not just for the shopping but also from the new people I met. One boy taught us about "Go Go" dancing, it's a popular dance they do in Virginia and D.C.(nothing explicit). Every person we came into contact with seem very fun, and nice. I applied to Bowie State University. I saw a couple of "sisters", mostly in Maryland. They find campus life to be just as exciting, and challenging. They told me unversity life is all what you make it, and who you hang around. Im so glad I went on the tour, it was great to get out of town. Well, Salaams!

Black Collage Tour

2006-04-05T15:59:00.000-07:00

Spring Break is here, yeah. Well anywayz Im going on a black collage tour, you see eight historical black collage is Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania. You can also apply for applications there too. I can't wait to go, Im getting bored of dusty Vegas. It has actually been pretty cold here for a while, and it's already spring, global warming. My friend Dineisha, and my friend Talibah are coming, I know were gonna have fun. Im looking more forworad towards the shopping though. Salaams!

Happy Birthday

2006-02-20T07:48:00.000-08:00

Well, todays my birthday 19! Almiria AKA Anana My sisters coming in from Virginia, and my roommate bought me flowers, how sweet. My friends, and I are gonna meet up at Cheesecake Factory. Cant wait! Salaam.

Happy Valentines Day

2006-02-14T05:39:00.000-08:00

Well, its time for the second most commercialized holiday. Love, liberty, and Candy. Waste of money. Anyways, I have been buzy with you guessed it, classes, work, test. How lovely. I joined this African group, its called African Es Productions. I thinks thats how you spell it, the guy who is in charge of it his name is Deli, he is nigerian. He is really great at the drums, he does plays with African dance and songs. He is teaching us this song "Bami Jo Are E Bami Yo". It means come dance with me. I bringing my saxaphone to play, still got to figure out the notes. Well, thats been about it. Oh yeah, my room mate got me some nice valentines day asortments, including Lindors(my favorites) how nice of him. Well thats all for now got to get ready for work! Salaam.

School Dayz and a New Phaze

2006-01-30T19:52:00.000-08:00

Classes were so boring today, lecture after lecture. I thought it would never end. After class I took the bus home with my friend Shadonna. I came straight home, changed clothes and then walked my dogs. I've been noticing there has been a lot more dogs in the neighberhood lately, every where we turned there seem to be one dog after the other barking. After that I came home, I studied my nursing asistant book. My teacher gave us a pop quiz for tomorrow. (Makes annoyed face) Kinda got side tracked, when my friend called me up. After that I watched my show on Lifetime, "Golden Girls" I love that show. Makes me laugh everytime, and always brightens up my day. Anywayz, I noticed something I had never notice before today when I went on Islamica community, a lot of people are racist towards darker skinned muslims. Where did that come from? Aren't we all the same in Allah's eyes? I've heard of that happening before to my friends brother who went over seas to work in a military base. I guess descrimination is prevelant every where. Does one person always have to feel that he or she is better then the next? We all bleed, and breathe the same does it really matter what skin color we are? Race is everything, and nothing. In Nevada were I live, most of the muslims here are African or Indian. They are mostly dark skinned, I never had experience that issue till now. From the muslim world point of view anyway, maybe I just forgot to open up my eyes and see. Salaam

Sunday

2006-01-29T19:51:00.000-08:00

Today I went to my friends house, and we watched Mr./Mrs. Smith. It was so funny. One of my newly favorite movies, next to Syrianna. Syrianna was a good movie because it showed why there is so much termoil here in the west. It's sad the way the goverment treats people just to make a extra buck. These princes make me sick in these middle eastern countrys. They'll do anything just so they can have more money. What jerks, not to say all of them are like that but the majority of them are. I came home after I saw the movie, and I finally joined Islamica web. I like it, there is not a lot of sites for the Islamic community. Very interesting place to go.! Well I better go to sleep, I have class in the morning. Salaam!

My First Blog

2006-01-28T19:18:00.000-08:00

Wow, today was an ok day. I went to Wal-Mart to get a new curtain, and rod for my room. My room looks a whole lot better then it used to. I painted it cocoa, with white borders. After I went to Wal-Mart I went to Olive Garden, they have the best bread sticks and salad. I stopped by KFC, because my friend wanted chicken, it took forever to get. After that I came home, and put my curtain up it looks pretty. Anywayz, after that I called my friend, and wanted to see if she wanted to go out for the night. But, she was tired from her basketball game so I'll see her tomorrow after service. Oh, yeah I went to the community collage today and took my math class. The instructor was so boring, half the class wasn't even paying attention. Oh well, there waste of money I guess. I've been watching "In Living Color" re-runs since I have gotten home, I love that show it's so hilarious. Well, this my first BLOG can't wait to have more! Vaarwel!