Who in Their Right Mind????????
Since Ramadan began, I have been getting up at 5:45 in the morning to make breakfast for my husband every morning; the birds are not even up at this hour. I never in my life have gotten up that early except in the military for basic training or a major exercise. Just a little history that my sister April can attest to. I am not a morning person and never have been. April, do you remember the mornings before school? My sister has always been a morning person. As you well know if you are not a morning person this is the most irritating thing in life. I have not changed in that area. So thank god hubby gets directly into the shower so I don’t have to talk hahahahaha. I know the look on my face in the morning is not a pretty one so I don’t even look in the mirror. I know this may come as a shock to the rest of my family ;). Well anyway my family has started a new regiment of “Eye Q” www.equazen.com and where as I used to go right back to bed after hubby left, I can no longer. This “Eye Q” is giving me energy and motivation. I have taken it only two days. The changes in my son were immediate. Do yourself a favor, look into it.
Married 20 years, I have always felt domesticated in a small capacity but now I cannot run from it any longer. Any other month besides the present, my husband would pay a nominal fee to receive breakfast and lunch at work during working hours, nice huh? The breakfasts and lunches are always huge buffets actually. Anyway, during Ramadan there is none of that. As a matter of fact, to barrow a quote from the local “Timeout Magazine,” the “Ramadan Do’s and Don’ts”, “Don’t smoke, drink, chew gum or eat in public in the hours between sunrise and sunset. It’s not only offensive, it could also get you a warning from the police, or even a short spell in jail for any flagrant flaunting of the rules. Don’t dance or sing in public at anytime. Most major nightclubs will be shut, but many bars will be open after 7pm. There is also no live music and nothing above background music in bars. Don’t play any loud music at anytime in your car, on the beach or even at home. Don’t wear revealing or tight clothes in public or when you’re heading for a night out. Don’t blaspheme or swear in public. Doing so is frowned upon at the best of times, but during the whole month of Ramadan, it’s particularly insulting. Do make the most of the community spirit and food to be found in the iftar tents at the city’s hotels. It’s a great opportunity to relax, play games and experience traditional Arabic entertainment. Do eat at home before heading out for the night.” This last one is very important because you feel hungry and thirsty no matter what. We are so used to satisfying our want right away that you really don’t experience hunger or thirst but on a very small scale. I am in agreement with these Do’s and Don’ts. I never want to offend anyone or interfere with their walk with the superior. I even bought an Abaya and burka to wear out in public during the month. I wore it once and was discouraged when I looked around and saw that no one else was bothering to make any attempts at modest wear. Instead of wearing the Abaya I am just dressing moderately and not wearing any shorts at all. I haven’t even been in a dress this month so far. I myself honestly don’t mind the inconvenience as I know it is only temporary.