http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/ Aaliyah's Minti Blog Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Aaliyah the finger pointer!You know, kids can be so very funny without even trying, they are naturals. How do they do it? Well, they don't have to work at it like some adults do and when they end up being funny, it is usually at the worst possible time and it almost ALWAYS involves some type of bodily function AND it ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/987442/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/987442/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:26:00 -0700 Aaliyah It has been a while since I last wrote about this amazing company and after perusing their website yesterday I was so surprised to see so many new things (new for me anyways). I was busy with school and didn't even have time to breath let alone sleep so that left my favorite chocolate on the sidelines for a ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/960917/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/960917/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800 Aaliyah It has been quite some time since I have blogged, let alone been online. It feels weird to me. I got super busy and just lost myself for a bit, good thing I found myself again.I have been going through a lot of things lately and one is my increasing age. Here I am on the doorstep, practically, of FORTY! ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/945026/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/945026/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:48:00 -0800 Aaliyah As the familar sound of gunfire and fireworks ring out on the streets of Beirut I start thinking of what this next year will bring for us.My older son is already counting down the days until he turns 7 and I try like hell to turn back the clock. No success of course but I still wanted to try.My younger ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/920514/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/920514/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:14:00 -0800 Aaliyah HAPPY NEW YEAR!! http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/920457/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/920457/ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:43:00 -0800 Aaliyah WOW...I should have waited to make my grand appearance till after I finished getting set up for the Fall Semester. Who knew so much needed to be done, and I thought I had planned well enough in advance to avoid such complications.Well, all is well now and NOW I should be able to have my little journal writing fit nice ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/795026/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/795026/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:21:00 -0700 Aaliyah It's 2008 and that means it's time to bring in someone new to the coveted Oval Office. Lately I feel that our choices are very limited and I always think back to past ballots when I saw an animal listed as an option. I guess anyone can run but it's usually those with the cash that get the most notice ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/791333/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/791333/ Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:15:00 -0700 Aaliyah Well, finally I have some time for my little spot on the web and hopefully some time to whip up some yummy looking desserts! I really missed posting about my happenings and life in general but you know how it goes, you have to take care of your responsibilities first and then you can play.I am very happy to say ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/790777/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/790777/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:05:00 -0700 Aaliyah It's sad that my course in Chinese History is ending :(. But all good things must come to an end and I have to do my final soon which means, less time on my blogs. So, I won't be around consistently the next few weeks because I really must study. I will be in an out but not enough time ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/770457/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/770457/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:33:00 -0700 Aaliyah It's tough going to the movies with little guys. But we made a go of it and it worked out ok until my whole soda spilled on my sons clothes...great, gotta go buy him something to wear because I did not anticipate that I would be the one to mess up his clothing lol. I even had him prepared for ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/767159/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/767159/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:32:00 -0700 Aaliyah the infamous Wall-e!Yes, the day has finally arrived and the countdown is complete. After a heartbreaking incident twenty three days ago the day of all days has finally arrived and my sons are bouncing off the walls, ceilings and just over joyed! We live in Beirut so the release date for us is TODAY!!It was a few weeks ago and ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766124/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766124/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:42:00 -0700 Aaliyah Several years ago my daughter apparently started calling my mother, her grandmother obviously, G- Ma. Or did my mom come up with that? I don't know. Anyhow, my daughter was begging to call grandma and I was trying to get her to wait because of the time difference.Since she wouldn't be quiet about it, I caved and called. I asked ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766290/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766290/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:30:00 -0700 Aaliyah Today was the day! My curtains were finally installed and I could not be happier. After almost a year of sheets on the windows, it was a happy day in my household as we watched out windows get transformed from ewwww....too ahhhhh..!The curtains for our room are a nice medium beige color with a beautiful sheer curtain that is a ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766291/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766291/ Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:12:00 -0700 Aaliyah Well, not that Dorie lol ! The Dorie I am speaking of is a human and she has a wonderful cookbook out and I have joined the infamous group, "Tuesday's with Dorie" so that I can bake every week. If you would like to do the same you can easily join and the only requirement is to have your own ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/765553/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/765553/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700 Aaliyah Not sure if any of you know about the Axis of Evil Comedy Tour the tour is over now but you can see the guys that did the tour. You may notice one of them from a movie..actually quite a few movies and even a couple of episodes of Law and Order.Maz Jobrani (click his picture for a little preview) ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766292/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/766292/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:59:00 -0700 Aaliyah I just signed up for BIG CRUMBS. It's an online shopping referral program that you can actually earn money through just by referring people.I live overseas, Lebanon to be exact, and there a few comforts from home that I just can not live without and that means online shopping is my best friend. So I read up about them and ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759342/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759342/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:45:00 -0700 Aaliyah Well, it's that time. I had been holding off ordering again only because I was waiting for a new batch to come out. See my other story here.I just got my email so it is official...TCHO has launched a new batch of chocolatey goodness in their new Fruity! This time, you have 3 options for purchase but still you need ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759343/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759343/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:43:00 -0700 Aaliyah meet super cup! moe's swim buddie.Today I took the boys to the beach for the first time and they eventually liked it. Fortunately for me there are swimming pools at the spot I went to. My daughter and her friend took the boys to the sea and they were terrified!They came back with tales of Sharks and other sea creatures ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759344/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759344/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:46:00 -0700 Aaliyah It was nice finally making it to the beach here in Lebanon. I had not been yet in all the three years that I have lived here. Weird huh? I usually travel to the states and this year I opted to stay in Lebanon and hope to have a nice summer free of any issues.The current is so super ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759345/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/759345/ Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:22:00 -0700 Aaliyah Today I just realized that all this time, when you make a note on the google reader, it does not automatically show up at the blog you intended the note for. rather, it stays just there on your google reader. What a dork lol...so now, I have countless "notes" to copy / paste into the wonderful blogs I have been ... http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/750973/ http://www.minti.com/members/aaliyah/blog/750973/ Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:24:00 -0700