‘The Social Network’

I’m not much of a fan of Facebook... I know that may shock a lot of people out there, but I just don’t get what the hype is all about. When Facebook first became popular, just like everyone else I created an account, added friends, posted pictures, wrote on friends’ walls and got hooked. However, I later realized how much of a waste of time it was. How so many people used it in wrong ways and it was merely an advanced method of gossip! So I later removed all my pictures and deleted the account. I’ve been without a Facebook account for over 5 years now.

Just the other day, I watched ‘The Social Network’. It was interesting to see how Facebook came to life and I realized how it was developed to get guys to meet girls and gossip; exactly why I deleted my account. Also, during the past years I’ve learned how the government uses all the information posted on people’s accounts to learn their behaviors and actions. Companies have used these advancements in technologies in their hiring process. A mistake on Facebook could cost someone their job.

Why would I voluntarily offer the government and other people personal and intimate information to use against me in any way?

We are now in the year 2011. So many people are in disbelief when they realize I don’t believe in Facebook. They try to convince me; but to this day still, no one has been able to.

With all that said; since we are in the year 2011, and since I am a computer literate person with a CS degree and a passion for technology, I have decided to give Facebook another try.  I’ve been hearing about all the advancements and changes Facebook has made since I last had an account.
This time; maybe, just maybe, I’ll finally understand what so many people are raving about and why Facebook is so popular.

Above all, Facebook is the reason behind the Egyptian Revolution! That alone is a good enough reason for me to become a Facebook user and be a part of a great generation that helped make History J
Finally, a great motive for me to finally become a Facebook advocate… J

3 Months

Mommy's angel is 3 months today :) I know it may not seem like a lot, but it feels like just yesterday when he was born… He was an alien-like baby all blue and so tiny with a pointy head. Screaming at the top of his lungs and rubbing his eyes. He’s all grown up now… smiling, laughing and curious of everything around him. At first, all I would hear are cries I had to decode. Now, he’s started to coo and giggle all day making conversation with me… All music to my ears :)

I love you my sweetheart… I can’t wait for the day you learn to eat solid food for the first time, your first step, first tooth, first word…

I look forward to the next 3 months and years of your life… My little prince charming

One Year.. A Whole New Life

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I left my job! I had been working at a company for about five years when I had decided to quit. A month later, I learned that I was pregnant and somehow became domestic. I miss the days when I would wake up early in the morning, head to work listening to radio in the car, and gossip over a cup of Nescafe with friends before starting my day. I loved my job. From the work I would do to the people I was surrounded with. I mean I did meet the love of my life at work :)

Although I do miss all the stress of work from deadlines and meetings to conference calls and reports; I LOVE being a stay at home mom, at least for the time being.  It’s funny how all that has now been replaced with changing dirty diapers, feeding and burping. Being a mom really is a 24 hour job. Even though it can be stressful, just one precious smile from my baby makes it all worthwhile. He has really helped me put everything in perspective.

Maybe someday soon, I will get back in the work force and juggle being a mom and career woman, but at the time being I am focused on being the best mom I can be and raising my son.

My baby will be 3 months tomorrow :) It’s amazing how time goes by so quickly..