Mud houses in Kandahar?

Hamma karaat doroughaki, boro baba shinakhtamet… khub medoonam! -Valy
Love that song!
Anyways, had a conversation with my buddy from our Kandahar office. He’s from the States and a great guy. He told me about his sons party:
N: its all good over here, getting prepared for the party tomorrow nighti think we gonna have like 20 females [...]

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Introducing- Shrinks and Afg Juvies

GOOD NEWS!! I’m a keen supporter of specialised treatment in juvenile offending. Having experience in that field, i have seen it’s impact on juveniles. The first rehabilitation centre for juvenile offenders (aged 12-18) has been launched in Kabul. Compliments to Italy who funded $490 000US for its construction. I remember seeing a deserted rehabilitation centre [...]

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Figuring Afghanistan- an obscurity!

A suicide bomb went off exactly 22 minutes ago in Wazir Akbar Khan, Street 14. I’m okay, shukor so is family. Breaking news: At least 2 civilians dead and counting.
Ya Allah, khayr! I’m waiting for information to flood the office.
Afghanistan- an obscure arithmetical equation.
Labor winning the elections in Australia + Republicans aren’t glamorous [...]

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Sympathies and condolences

My cousins’ cousins mum passed away in New York. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’oon. My heart goes out to their family, especially to Rafi. I sent him a lousy but hearty email offering him my condolences. He’s like a little brother to me (even though he’s older than I).
Good memories while we were [...]

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An Afghan Wedding

Had lunch with M yesterday, good fun! We had a laugh session about Afghans here and abroad and at the same time we agreed that if we hear any international say it, we’d verbally bash ‘em. We’re afghans, it’s okay for us.
A week or so ago, i went to a wedding. I cant be [...]

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A distorted Paghman picturesque

Rushed into work. Bumped into our Aussie security dude before anyone else. We, of course discussed the election results. Before even checking my hotmail inbox (which is my number one daily priority), I logged onto MSN and spoke to W about- THE ELECTIONS! I’m stunned at Labors win! I’ve always liked Kevin Rudd, even [...]

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I’m coming home!

I wanted to surprise you all, but i just cant- so i’ll have to tell you.
I’m coming home end of the year, maybe earlier!
I’ll be going to Sydney as well and Melbourne bakhayr to visit family- and of course, good old Perth.

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Locals

Take this as a form of advice!
Advice #1 – don’t befriend locals. It is their pride and joy to become obsessed with you and everything you do so they have something to talk about. They’re like the fob afghans in north America but obviously worse. Anyway, obviously you get it already . Lol
Soooooooooooooo true!

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Breaking barriers and making friends

Before i begin to say anything, i just want to thank you’s all for listening to me pour my heart out over the past few days- phone calls, emails and SMS. For making me realise my worth and most importantly your advice. For opening my eyes and making me see reality.
I know, i know i’m [...]

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Utterly disgusted

i have posted the complete article previously, but came across it today as i was reading the news. A disgrace to Afghan people! Appalling!
The practice, called “bacha bazi” — literally “boy play” — has a long history in northern Afghanistan, but sometimes it does not stop with just dancing.
“I very much enjoy hugging [...]

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