• Daily Life Scoops…

I’m writing this while I’m on my way to Grahame’s Condolences.. Vodafone reserved a room at the W Hotel to pay Grahame Maher Respect… 

My hearts beating faster & faster.. My breaths are getting heavier & heavier.. My system is failing me & its getting harder for me to breathe. My stomach is eating itself.. & my silent moans are shouting.. Making it so hard to think straight.

Can I control my tears? 

I made them promise not to rain.. I’m getting closer.. getting closer to the place where death is its title..

Memories are falling into my eyes.. Images of happiness are slowly being sadness.. Memories that hurt..

There were plans.. There was a future.. There was me&him.

I’m aching, in denial of what’s happen.. I’m a true strong believer.. I really am.. I lost a cousin.. & a close great grandmother.. But both died knowingly of their conditions.

But him.. He was healthier than I am.

His Loss, came out of nowhere. 

Am I exaggerating? I’m not the only one whose sinking in deep sadness </3

If only you knew how seeing his smile would change your day, and listening to his speeches would inspire your way.

“Lulu you’re simply Amazing” he said, and that’s just one of millions of words he would say.

He wouldn’t look above someone, he’d always look as if your the better person than he is. He wouldn’t tell you I don’t have time for you, even though he’s the busiest, he’d stop, listen to you, give you his opinion, and ask you what would you do, and if he makes any sense..

He’d Simply care. 

First persons I saw, A member of the executive team, and a Qatari Female Manager. Who ran and hugged me… 

“Tears please go away” go away I said. But her grief and her broken smile, all expressed the big loss she lost, I smiled and looked at her and said “He was a Legend”. She teared and firmly agreed, Yet I Loved how B’s face glowed when saw Me even though it was gloomy.

All where thinking… 

“All the words we didn’t tell him, a simple thank you that we probably said once, which he said a hundred of times”

Yes, That’s exactly what I thought, He would say “Shukran” all the time, and Did I even thank him for just being Amazing?

Then There was the Guest Book!! Finally, a chance that I could pour my heart, and who knows he could probably read it!?

I finally said Thank you, Thank you, and THANK YOU. 

You were a guardian angel, who guided me to the best, I’ve learned so much, that I know I have to embrace this knowledge and share it the world.. and make “a world of difference” … that sentence is the one you always said you’d do to Doha.. 

Make a world of difference to the people in Qatar, to the people of Qatar. to Qatar.

And You Did. 

It was only four months, but it was an eternity of power, eternity of knowledge. 

Then I saw another executive team, who knew how I looked up to Grahame, His eyes, His EYES literally hugged me, he saw the deep sadness I was carrying around, yet I was smiling, the broken sort of a sad smile, he said to me

“Lulu keep that Smile! Like Grahame always smiled” 

Hearing those words, shuttered me, reminded me that its real.. and I had to put myself back and MOVE on. It will be hard, but I guess I have to just face it. 

He said, he’ll always work on Grahame and I promised that I’ll make Grahame Proud, and I know I will.  (Inshallah)

Then finally I saw him… the replacement… the one holding the thrown.. the acting CEO. 

Yes I’ve also worked with him, since he’s an executive as well, and he’s a very respectful man.

” I’m sorry for your loss” I said, he quickly replied “And your loss… I know how much he meant to you” ..

It broke my heart.

But at the end of the Day, the name Grahame Maher, might not mean a thing to you, but it means the world to me. I’ll be working on the Grahame Vision, the Grahame Way, and I surely will be as positive as he is, because indeed he was a tough player, who did not give up on competition,

-  A strong believer

-  A super positive spirit

-  Death is a drive to do more

-  Don’t ever risk it, say it, or regret it

-  Always look at the bright side, and opportunities will always be there  

I’m so grateful to have personally met you, and had the best one on one experience, & I’m so thankful to have all those special moments with you. Thank you for the memories that I’ll forever Cherish. but I know I’ll be sad for a long time, but I’ll eventually will learn to snap out of it.

May his soul rest in peace…

• Daily Life Scoops…

Woooah.. It’s been a while, If you were ever a reader of my daily life scoops, Thanks for reading… I’m back with something so damn interesting, that is if your a fan of the “BUSINESS” World.. Ah the sexiest part of my brain I must say!!!!

It was interesting when I first thought of the question “who’s leading the market in the world? — industry wise”, which I must explain is like in music there are several genres, my question was basically, what Genre of business do you think is leading the world?.. this made me so eager to go and conduct what we marketers call it “projective market research” .. that is to say.. asking people out of the blue, and just picking the first thing that comes to their mind… its the most honest, yet not a very accurate way of conducting a research, but then again a good way to study consumer behavior.. or at least thats what I think.

So I was just sitting in the class, so bored out of my head, and day dreaming of Richard Branson’s success… pitting myself for ever feeling successful, yes I might have changed someone’s life, and thats so great, and bla bla bla…I must say the feeling of inspiring someone and making them a better person than they were before is FASCINATING… but guess what? Changing more than 100s of families economical status from POOR to RICH is unbeatable!!!!!!! 

You Sir Richard Branson are my new Guru/God Father/ Benchmark!  *saying this with a very rich bri’ish accent* 

So I thought why not just ask my people, the consumers around me what they think, then compare it with actual results from well articles or other market research, and do my own real research! 

What I thought of the leading industry were the Food and Retail (cause I thought of Walmart and Carrefour, Tesco…etc) industry was the leading market, yes nothing beats my stomach, but the interesting part was seeing business through the varied friends of mine. A lot were majoring in business, some were Engineers, Students from international affairs, politics, English Litreture, and Communication. Ahh it was so much fun waking them up from typical discussions like whats in and whats not, and how they thought of America’s next top model, or what Blair did to Chuck..*not that thats all what we talk abt, we’re damn interesting!! :P*.. I saw my friends from a very different point of view, they were alive, fighting and arguing, to defend their own answers. And I was pleased with the results! 

I got so much answers of what Industry they thought from Technology, Fashion, Telecom, Oil & Gas to Toys! hahaha.. 

Most repeated answers, and arguable were Technology VS Fashion!

I couldn’t wait to get back home and jump into my world to research, but I had to ask my father first, since he’s a professor in Economics. He Laughed and said “Obviously! Oil & Gas, and 2nd comes Finanical Services” .. He Kinda shut me down, well who said ask a professor! Hhaha..

And his answers were the right actual ones, I’ve looked through websites and articles, and found out that According to most profitable industries. Because in business everything is ranked, and everything can be ranked in different attributes. And my question was based on most profitable, and you’ll see what I mean by that.

And Top Ranked industries based on Profit: (ie: the most in making money):

1. Oil & Gas
2. Financial Services
3. Retail
4. Conglomerate
5. Automative

In the photo I’ve attached with this Post, It shows The World’s Leading Company in Assets wise, and How many companies they are, and some other attributes… Which doesn’t support my conclusion above, cause its ranked in accordance to profit. AnyHoo… 

I Had to quote my amazing friends!! I honestly were so surprised and pleased!!

” Fashion won’t be there if It wasn’t for technology” - @mcmemzi Supporting her claim that Technology is leading. 

“A person might have two gadgets, but will have more than five shirt or pants” -@ko0ok Supporting her Claim that fashion is leading…

“Oil and Gas, but if its revenue and not return I’d pick fashion cause they produce cheap and sell expensive”  - Jolz which is clear whats her claim and I must say she shot the bullet in the head! 

” Both electronics & fashion meet at some point & yes those two things are the industries that are taking over the world… Well at least that’s what I see” - @Ammyyz which is also clear whats shes claiming for..

Oh my dear friends you made me proud!! 
I let you with your mind, I hope I did not cause any confusion …  I think this post is by far the most business oriented post.  And do think, what is the leading industry in your point of view? 

Cheers,

L

• Daily Life Scoops…. 

When I think of people, I jump in an ocean of wonders; When I think of people I met, I surf waves of astonishing personalities. The first thing that came to mind, when choosing a word to associate with myself, was “people”. 

While I was sitting, in the round “intern” table, with my fellow interns, Olympia randomly asked each one of us, to describe the person sitting next to us by a word. It was fun knowing, what the other thought about us. Then she asked each one of us, to describe ourselves with a word. I got stuck, trying to establish a strong word that would reflect me! I know I’m into everything, & I know I’m random & all what’s in between. I kept on thinking, & thinking…. Till I shouted “Social-Fanatic”. 

Reflecting the best in me, was reflecting the people I have in my life. People make a huge part of me, they helped me being who I am today! Directly, or indirectly.. each human had an input in what I do, how I speak, think, & even act! 

As I learned with Professor Mubashir, Humans, are Social-being. We are who we are because of each other. & To deeply think about it, we can’t live on our own, yes I want my space every know & Then.

But I also want you!

That’s why I’ve started taking shots of all the people in my life. I have over 10,000 photos.

Not planning on stopping any time soon

My Mum&Dad… My Sisters&Brother… My Grandparents, Uncles, Aunts, & Cousins… 

My Best Friends, My Friends, My Teachers.. Oh Teachers, Some have changed the way I think of life, some have affected me personally to an extent where I think differently. 

Even the people, who pass by on daily bases, who just smile… It inspires me! 

I’ll forever be thankful. 

• Daily Life Scoops….

Working in a telecom company enhanced the way I think of mobile devices, not that I needed any enhancement! Whenever I’m at a department store, or any mall to be precise, my dad tries to ignore ONE thing.. which is “ELECTRONIC SHOPS”. 

I tend to stay at these places for hours„ and hours.. I never.. I repeat, never get bored of these places, as a matter of fact, I feel like a kid in disney!

Working at Vodafone is just perfect for me, I always stay hours, and hours, with one of the employees who works in technology, I forgot the name of the department, its to technical for me. Anyhooo.. He’s the guy responsibile in testing phones!

And Lucky me, I get to try all the phones on daily basis.. The most argument-able discussions were over #iPhone4 VS Android. He’s a fan of android, while I’m an absolute fan of iPhoneeeeeeeeeeee.. We were on YouTube the other day, he showed me a movie that was HTC VS iPhone. & Totally reflected us. Unfortunately, HTC isn’t supported in this part of the world, even though it was (& I have to admit it) a Kick-Ass Phone!

I bought the iPhone 4, and guess it was my christmas, had a decision with my uncle and guess what! He gave me an HTC! Boooh-Yeah. Wanted to tomorrow to come so fast, so I could show him the HTC. He LHAO!

Calls it the “cool phone”.

So my preview on these two cool phones is:

iPhone 4 & Thats it!

Hahaha, guess I’m a little bit bias, but no really, Qatar doesn’t support WiMax, therefore, HTC EVO is going down. In the mean while, Peeps are fussing over Samsung Galaxy, which fortune enough is at Vodafone for testing, I have to say, I’m not a fan of the Graphics.. Apple just know how to make the screen so crispy and sharp!

Unlike Android.

Plus with iPhone’s new camera, you could document youre life in HD!! I’ve taken this shot using iPhone 4, It’s a War where iPhone 4 VS Samsung Galaxy! 

Cool, eyh?

Cheers. 

* PS: Look at that! Took the shot while it was 11:11, my wish is to own Apple Inc one day, or at least meet Steve Jobs :D

#nowplaying Cosmic Love.. Laying on my bed thinking of this life… Earlier this year, I’ve been feeling somewhat lost.. Knew that my puzzle was missing a huge part of it, yet couldn’t figure out what was it!! As time went by, as I eagerly waited, the image got clear, and parts of my puzzle have taken their places. As summer came, a new season with new- more like a better clear image of what my puzzle is going to look like, as the most important part showed up and changed my life! Let alone enrolling in the summer internship, which is coming to an end ant time soon.. The fruitful experience, the huge amount of knowledge I gained is just priceless. Yes I stayed in the heat, but I won’t trade anything for this experience!! This wouldn’t be what it was if it wasn’t for this piece, the piece that made my life so different. The first day in My first year in primary was one of the most terrifying days, same goes to the first day of all my new schools, new levels…etc. Yet in the university it was the easiest all thanks to my friends! The first day in Vodafone was just as it felt mmmm 15 years ago!! It even was scarier!! Entering a wold of adults! A world were “you’re never alone, but your always on your own!” Looking around, and observing different people, different shapes and races. It was one hell on an experience!!  At the end of the day, remembering this piece I have makes me feel safe! & what only matters is the self satisfaction and self experience you gain, yes there are the friends, and different unique individuals that makes a huge part of this development. I owe my success and satisfaction to the people around me & my piece <3 Good night, Lulu

• Daily Life Scoops…

Hey Everyone, I’ve missed you so much!! I’ve been really busy lately with Projects, Finals and working right after my-5-days-summer-holiday! I’m only writing this for starrynightslights. You’re a starrynightslights inspired me to write! 

I have to do an internship this summer, & I’ve always had my eyes on Vodafone, ever since they started operating in Qatar back in 2008. Thought why not do my internship there and know the place since I really want it! I had complications, and saw my dreams fade right in front of me. Signed in a bank and tried convincing myself that working in a bank is the best for me. Yet suddenly, I received a call out of no where from Vodafone telling me they want to interview me for the place they have for me! And surprisingly I fit perfectly! And Started working right away!! — Thank God!!

First day impression “Wow these people eat a LOT! I belong here” && Yes Food is hobby of mine, I just love eating EVERYTHING & ANYTHING. Kept on waiting and observing the place, till the person who’s assigned to show me my boss show up!

There were people from all around the globe, 40 different nationalities, Indians, Lebanese, British, Australians, Egyptians and from far east, to far west! Everyone seemed so nice, And there she was L -The assigned Intern Leader, All smiley & happy, welcoming me aboard to the Vodafone world! She introduced to my boss (R/Female/British/Job: Investor Relations) which seemed so nice! I had another project manager to meet. The other manager was (K/Male/Qatar/Job: The Marketing Dude).. Wow two opposite things, & two things I Love the most. If you recall one of my previous daily scoops, I mentioned how I had a mixed up relationship with Economics & Marketing. Everyone seemed so interesting, All I wanted to do is socialize, meet everyone and know what they do! 

A Telecom company! A world of its own! I do use a mobile, I do pay my bills, I complain all the time on the crappy service I get (from the competitors of Vodafone) & I never really thought about the PAIN they have to go through till I saw it in my own wide eyes!!!

These people WORK! & They really WORK!! I go there at 9 leave at 4-5ish!!

&& I’m just an intern, what If I was a full time employer!! And believe me I’m not complaining on the work load, Its just amazing how time pass by so quickly!! & nothing seem to get done!!! 

I even forget to have lunch!! me forgetting lunch? we have a problem here! Hahaha..

Anyways, I’ve gone off-point, It’s been a while since I wrote my heart out. 

Vodafone, whats amazing about this place is the invisible hierarchy, what I mean by that is there is no discrimination between employers! Its’ amazing how an intern sits next to the CEO himself & Just chat!!! I was sitting in my office one day, and someone had (his/her) stuff next to me. I didn’t know who was that person, five minutes later, It was the CEO himself! sitting right next to me!! I freaked out a bit, though he’s the nicest BOSS EVER. I’ve said to myself, just act cool & work! 

I lost myself a little, it’s weird how after experiencing this… everything else seem so silly! am I making sense? 

PS:
Mind my poor writing skills, my brain isn’t functioning the way it should. 

• Daily Life Scoops …. 
  Missing my grandmother more than I could ever imagine! 
   

I miss you, miss you so bad
I don’t forget you, oh it’s so sad
I hope you can hear me
I remember it clearly

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won’t be the same


I didn’t get around to kiss you
Goodbye on the hand :(
I wish that I could see you again
I know that I can’t </3

I hope you can hear me cause I remember it clearly

The day you slipped away
Was the day I found it won’t be the same


I had my wake up
Won’t you wake up
I keep asking why
And I can’t take it
It wasn’t fake
It happened, you passed by

Now you are gone, now you are gone
There you go, there you go
Somewhere I can’t bring you back



I miss you :’( .. 

• Daily Life Scoop …. 

Sundays are usually like any other sunday, calm, under-productive, and just so super lazy! I’ve been siting on the same chair for over hours, thinking of what shall I do.. figured let me share some of my inside habits on tumblr.  

Well.. I have a disease.. why do I call it disease? well it is a disease! The disease of collecting everything and anything there is to collect! Yes. A disease indeed. & just how many times did I mention the word disease in this paragraph?   

I never realized I do that, collect the random-est things ever! When my family decided to move houses, I had SO much stuff to carry around, thats when I realized I had BOXES of memories. From sweet memories to the funniest most silliest things!

I have photo-stickrs from arcades from all around the country, Australia, Saudi and I don’t even recall some! I have new-baby-born bracelets, my baby sisters had when they were born, a bracelet is almost 9 yrs old and the other is almost 6!
I also have most of my birthday cards!!
Tickets, of all sort of things, Cinema tickets, Internet tickets (when I didn’t own a laptop which was centuries ago),  and even Lego land tickets I’ve lost disney recently & I feel so bad!
One of my exquisite collections is collecting vintage pieces, all sort of camera’s pens and stuff like this.. another divine collection is my Cashmere collection! I Love Love Love Collecting Cashmere Stuff! They’re just so tempting!
Anyways, it would take me ages to share with you what I collect, I’ll let the pictures I took today speak for themselves.. 

And the first picture uploaded with this post is a photo (okay I gotta say this is so weird!!) of Hotel Room Electronic Keys .. oh yes I collect those too! and the Lego tickets I mentioned… hmmm they’re probably 7 yrs old.. and the hotel keys are from 2002-2003 till nowadays.. and blv me a LOT are missing! :(