The weakest Link

Humm... Ann Robinson is the presenter of "The weakest Link" contest. She is such a character! But at times she really overdoes her malignant mission of embarrassing people. I so much love when some of the contenders have the guts to challenge her and teach her some lesson in her own terms. With her concluding catch-phrase, 'join us again', Ann has managed to mark the programme with a unique body signature too: a half-inviting half-challenging blink.

Japanese Language and culture

Humm... you know what? I learned some Japanese words, two that is.

• Dozo: here you are; please; help yourself.
• Domo: thank you.
• Man in Japenese is a mix of 'field' and 'power'.
• Jobs belonging to public relations (outside) fall within the sphere of masculine responsiblity and those which are private (inside) go to the female members.
• Shinto is the main religion.
• They begin each meal with a thank you phrase and when they finish the meal they usually say a Japanese sentence which means: it was a feast. I like Japanese gratitude and hardworking.

Foam Party

Humm... I have not been to one myself but it seems fun, or at least wild fun. A foam party is what follows a hot dance. There is a foam machine, or foam cannon, which pours foam sometimes up to your neck. Well, you know what you can expect in such a party. It is not only women wearing Bikini which defines the party, it is also its following a heavy drink.

Under Western Sky

Humm... you know what, being a non-western living in UK is an ordeal all right. It is fun too, though. You just feel not one and the same. It is like going out to watch others and not to live. It is to experiment and not to feel. Let me give you an example. It was just less than a week when I was in UK. I was very hungry; I found a Griggs store. The window was as sexy and appealing as it could be. I half-ventured a 'something' which seemed more like what I had back home in Iran. When I began having it, it was more an educational experience than a nutritious or pleasant meal. I could not finish it. It was mid oct. 2002.