Congratulations to my sister and Michelle’s one and only aunt, Munira, for posting the 3000th comment on this weblog.
Happy Independence Day
To all Pakistanis. And to Indians tomorrow. I don’t have the time to write something for the occasion, but Chapati Mystery has a few posts discussing some personalities: Altaf Hussain Hali Muhammad Ali Johar Muhammad Iqbal Chapati Mystery also has a wish list for Pakistan and India on the occasion of their independence.
Back From the Hospital
We are back home now. Amber and Michelle were discharged today. Both are doing as well as can be expected. Michelle is sleeping in her bassinet beside me right now. Pictures will be coming soon. And the birth story will follow.
The Proudest Day
Michelle Zakaria was born at 6:57pm (that was the correct time, though the St Peters clock said 7:01pm and that’s what they recorded) on August 12 at Saint Peters University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. She weighs 6 pounds 9 ounces (3 kg) and is 20.5 inches (52 cm) long. She is healthy and the most… Continue reading The Proudest Day
It’s Time
Well, not exactly. But we had a doctor’s appointment today and the amniotic fluid seems to be a bit low while the baby seems to be doing fine right now. So our doctor has asked us to go to the hospital right now for labor induction. I am taking the laptop with me. I don’t,… Continue reading It’s Time
Feudal Military
It is the usual story about a feudal landlord’s repression, killing, torture and expulsion of tenant farmers, something that probably has happened countless times in Punjab’s history. But there is a twist. The landlord in this case is the Pakistan army. The same army which is one of the biggest landlord as well as industrial… Continue reading Feudal Military
Robots, Bourne, Sun and Windows
As Before Sunset ended, Amber exclaimed “that’s it?” It is a good movie about 2 people who meet after 9 years. The whole movie is basically those two talking with Paris in the background. It is a sequel to Before Sunrise which tells the story of those two characters meeting for the first time in… Continue reading Robots, Bourne, Sun and Windows
Pakistan and Darfur
The humanitarian crisis in Darfur engendered by the Janjaweed militia and the Sudanese government has finally caught some international attention. While the US is threatening sanctions and France has moved troops to the Chad-Sudan border, Pakistan has responded with mealy-mouthed statements. Pakistan has called for renewed efforts to find a political solution to the Darfur… Continue reading Pakistan and Darfur
Breastfeeding Class
When we registered for the class at St Peters, we asked if it was for women only or for couples. Since the breastfeeding class was open to couples, we both attended it. However, when we got there, I wondered what I was doing there. There were only 3 of us guys while there were 13… Continue reading Breastfeeding Class
Personality Quiz
Here are my results for the 20 Questions to a Better Personality Quiz. I think it’s all wrong, but it’s fun. Wackiness: 24/100 Rationality: 58/100 Constructiveness: 66/100 Leadership: 38/100 You are an SRCF—Sober Rational Constructive Follower. This makes you a White House staffer. You are a tremendous asset to any employer, cool under pressure, productive,… Continue reading Personality Quiz