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Leaving Jordan For The First Time

 
 
It might seem a bit eerie that I’ve never traveled outside Jordan before; given that I’m already 23 years old and that I have enjoyed the privilege of free flying tickets until I was 18. And since I believe that coincidence is a misnomer of fate, I found it intriguing that around the same time I bought my ticket to Abu Dhabi, my reservation set on 13/3, I found out about “Blog about Jordan Day” to take place on 12/3.
 
 

I started to think about what I want to write. My thoughts kept beating around the same subject. Leaving. I thought it might be the time to confess that there were times when I wanted nothing more than to leave Jordan. Or maybe I should write about that overwhelming feeling that tore through me as I once found myself staring at the horizon above Amman buildings, sometime before dusk, as the milky clouds melted in the sky, and I found myself smiling, entertaining a spontaneous thought that suggested, “Who wants to leave this?”

 
 
 

I might be too emotional and dramatic for someone leaving Jordan for only one week. Yes, one week and I’ll be back, inshallah, and this post might be too egoistic for a post about Jordan, but I couldn’t help sharing this, and sharing a rational fear that one day I will leave Jordan on a vacation, be fascinated by the life outside and stay there. Haven’t tested myself for that yet, and I hope this trip will eliminate those fears.

 

 

 

 

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On March, 12, 2008 1:43 AM , za3tar
from United States said:

Nice article, and nice pics.
Truly, sometimes one does not appreciate his beloved city/country until he is about to leave.


On March, 12, 2008 2:02 AM , Hala
from United States said:

Beautiful pictures, Ola. The post is effortless.

I think I am leaning more towards traveling all around the globe but eventually going back to the roots. And the roots are located where your home is.

It will be a good chance to simply lay back and relax for a week. Enjoy it


On March, 12, 2008 2:21 AM , Qwaider قويدر
from United States said:

We are Jordan, and Jordan is us.
Ya rab tro7i oo tirja3i bil salameh


On March, 12, 2008 3:47 AM , za3tar
from United States said:

... oh, and by the way you should definitely tour (or at least visit) Dubai while you are there.


On March, 12, 2008 4:15 AM , Batoul
from United States said:

This was moving. Vacations are fine but relocating and tyring to adjust to a different culture is very unstable on my heart. I love my home... but where is it now?! Those mixed emotions could be the death of me and your fears are my reality. You're so right. ehh! bloggers, bloggers, please! kolkom in USA hal ayam. shu 3m yseer? lol. You see? We're desperate to be in touch with anything that has to do with home, even the most 7afartal song becomes passion because it simply reminds us of our short stay home.


On March, 12, 2008 8:19 AM , Ola
from Jordan said:

Thanks all for reading and commenting

Za3tar: I'll be goign to Dubait on Sat and Sun in sha'a Allah... one must sieze the chance :D


On March, 12, 2008 10:32 AM , Maioush
from United States said:

ya3ni the first time i saw the first picture i thought you are my neighbor :D
amazing pictures ola, yelslamo edeeki


On March, 12, 2008 11:06 AM , summer
from Lebanon said:

Have a great trip!! it is only a week, enjoy it and i am sure you will miss Jordan and will be happy to go back.
nice pictures, thanks for sharing.


On March, 12, 2008 1:42 PM , laila
from United Kingdom said:

Wonderful pics

Enjoy the UAE... am sure you will!


On March, 12, 2008 4:26 PM , Diana
from Lebanon said:

You know Ola, you can never tell what you will be feeling about leaving the country where you've been living in all your life if you're only leaving for a short time and know that you will be back.


On March, 12, 2008 6:41 PM , qaisarsami
from Jordan said:

I hope you will find good job there to leave( porn rosetta international )cuz you are a good person does not deserve to work for these bad people


On March, 12, 2008 8:17 PM , ola
from Jordan said:

qaisar sami: I stopped working at Rosetta long time ago. But I'm curious, do we know each other??


On March, 12, 2008 9:34 PM , qaisarsami
from Jordan said:

good for you ,but since when you quit? im your secret friend


On March, 12, 2008 9:38 PM , ola
from Jordan said:

Well it was several months ago, you should know better since you're my "secret friend" ;)


On March, 12, 2008 11:04 PM , qaisarsami
from Jordan said:

I was working in that disgusting porn media for a while of time I quit after a quarrel between me & some shitty guy.




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