am i losing it or what??

[monnik 0]

Well, we were fasting for the Christian Eid (*i guess it's called. it was so many days for Christmas, so many days for Mary, and I can't remember what all else*) and the rules are basically don't eat anything that comes from life. No eggs, meat, fish, milk, cheese, etc. That sounds simple , but it's really boring. I mean, I usually only eat about 1 meal and one snack per day, so I pretty much go 12 hours without eating. But, the whole NO CHOCOLATE, NO CAPPUCCINO, NO CHEESE thing was killing me. We went to church during all of the big prayers and we had a big feast on Easter night - at midnight! Everyone was soooo tired of eating the same thing every day. It's tradition to stuff yourself like a turkey at the end of the fast.

Dee - No. We are not Muslim. I know the rules are different for Ramadan, that's why I wanted to know why it would be hard because I don't know what all you have to cut out.

allousa - I'm so sorry about the Rock. Really. I thought about changing it, but can't bring myself to do it. Especially not since doodle said she thought he was my husband! I feel obligated to him now. hehehe I've been floating ever since that day.

Is that a food or something?

anyhoo I have to make up like 7 or 8 days of fasting before it starts and ain't no way no how I can fast while in Egypt so I guess I should just get used to the heat.

Just curious, why can't you fast? Is it because you wanna enjoy the food while in Egypt?

No it's because I wanna have sex while I"m in Egypt.

Ok. I got it. So, during Ramadan you can't do it even after sundown?

[deemabrouk 0]

Well, we were fasting for the Christian Eid (*i guess it's called. it was so many days for Christmas, so many days for Mary, and I can't remember what all else*) and the rules are basically don't eat anything that comes from life. No eggs, meat, fish, milk, cheese, etc. That sounds simple , but it's really boring. I mean, I usually only eat about 1 meal and one snack per day, so I pretty much go 12 hours without eating. But, the whole NO CHOCOLATE, NO CAPPUCCINO, NO CHEESE thing was killing me. We went to church during all of the big prayers and we had a big feast on Easter night - at midnight! Everyone was soooo tired of eating the same thing every day. It's tradition to stuff yourself like a turkey at the end of the fast.

Dee - No. We are not Muslim. I know the rules are different for Ramadan, that's why I wanted to know why it would be hard because I don't know what all you have to cut out.

allousa - I'm so sorry about the Rock. Really. I thought about changing it, but can't bring myself to do it. Especially not since doodle said she thought he was my husband! I feel obligated to him now. hehehe I've been floating ever since that day.

Is that a food or something?

anyhoo I have to make up like 7 or 8 days of fasting before it starts and ain't no way no how I can fast while in Egypt so I guess I should just get used to the heat.

Just curious, why can't you fast? Is it because you wanna enjoy the food while in Egypt?

No it's because I wanna have sex while I"m in Egypt.

Ok. I got it. So, during Ramadan you can't do it even after sundown?

no... you can do it after sun down... I just dont think Doodle wants any limits

[monnik 0]

That's understandable to not want to be limited especially during a short visit together.

Is it true you are not supposed to smoke during the day either? I heard that.

We smoked during our fasting time but we felt guilty about it even though it was allowed.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuut, good news: we quit smoking 4 days ago!!!! No more cigarettes. I don't think he will give up the hookah, but we will see.

[deemabrouk 0]

That's understandable to not want to be limited especially during a short visit together.

Is it true you are not supposed to smoke during the day either? I heard that.

We smoked during our fasting time but we felt guilty about it even though it was allowed.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuut, good news: we quit smoking 4 days ago!!!! No more cigarettes. I don't think he will give up the hookah, but we will see.

thats great... Good luck with that for real..

[sarah and hicham 3]

Is that a food or something?

anyhoo I have to make up like 7 or 8 days of fasting before it starts and ain't no way no how I can fast while in Egypt so I guess I should just get used to the heat.

Why do you have to make up days before it starts? How long are you going to be in Egypt?

[peezey 0]

I must have missed the part where God said you can plan ahead and get all your bad behavior in, because, alhamdulilah, ramadan is just around the corner. Your "slate" has the potential to be wiped clean during ramadan, but only if you do what you are supposed to do, and fasting is only part of it. You are supposed to dedicate yourself to god during that month in various ways. For example, making amends if you can, paying back debts, making sure to behave cordially to everyone, praying. And rules for making up fasting weren't put in place in order to have leisure time at your whim.

[melly 0]

Is that a food or something?

anyhoo I have to make up like 7 or 8 days of fasting before it starts and ain't no way no how I can fast while in Egypt so I guess I should just get used to the heat.

Why do you have to make up days before it starts? How long are you going to be in Egypt?

She needs to make it up for not fasting while menstruating during the last Ramadan. I'm assuming that's what she's referring to anyways.

If I'm wrong Doodle, please correct me.

[sereia 0]

no, you aren't losing it!!! HAHA!!

see the other ramadan post i just bumped!... i didn't know there was one from last year so i had mine deleted then thought we could add to that one!

[doodlebug 3]

I must have missed the part where God said you can plan ahead and get all your bad behavior in, because, alhamdulilah, ramadan is just around the corner. Your "slate" has the potential to be wiped clean during ramadan, but only if you do what you are supposed to do, and fasting is only part of it. You are supposed to dedicate yourself to god during that month in various ways. For example, making amends if you can, paying back debts, making sure to behave cordially to everyone, praying. And rules for making up fasting weren't put in place in order to have leisure time at your whim.

no...what you missed was your sense of humor

Is that a food or something?

anyhoo I have to make up like 7 or 8 days of fasting before it starts and ain't no way no how I can fast while in Egypt so I guess I should just get used to the heat.

Why do you have to make up days before it starts? How long are you going to be in Egypt?

You're not allowed to fast when you have your period so I missed about 7 or 8 (I forget) days last time around and have been too darn lazy to make it up.

I'll be there from the 21st to the 29th. No matter since it's not till 9/13. Jen just had freaked me out thinking it's starting sooner. lol.