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Back from Khartoum!

by Drima on January 21, 2010

Phew. One hell of a trip. It’s been nearly five years since the last time I went back, and a lot has changed. A lot has progressed in Khartoum. Yeah. There. I said it. Even I was surprised.

I’ll be sharing my thoughts about the trip soon, just like how I did with Beirut.

I’ll also need to finish a round up post for Global Voices which you can expect, and the 7 Categories of Faith series which I got too busy and distracted to continue with.

Lastly, the journey with my book continues. Yes, it’s still happening. Although I must admit, writing it is one thing. Getting it published is a whole different story. Luckily, I’ve learned my lesson.

I should have hired a professional a long time ago. It would have spared me some wonderful headaches and lack of clear direction.

Things now are so much better. The whole writing process has been deeply therapeutic, and it’s taken the form of a memoir. Plus, given my recent career transition, I’m going to enjoy a lot of more free time.

Talk soon.

- Drima

PS: Meanwhile, watch this cool video by Mona Eltahawy about how the internet is impacting Islam. Agreed!

{ 10 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Suzanne 01.21.10 at 11:35 pm

Where are the pics? :)

2 PY 01.23.10 at 7:42 pm

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3 Afaf 01.28.10 at 8:42 pm

cant wait to read what u have to say about Khartoum !

4 tsedek 01.30.10 at 1:10 pm

So how are you Drima? :-)
I mean: personally.
I hope you find satisfaction in what you’re doing and this is what you really want.

5 PY 01.31.10 at 8:36 pm

oh trust me. he’s satisfied. he got ugg boots on sale ;)

6 ras babi abdalla babiker 02.02.10 at 3:42 pm

Peace and love.

7 Lynn 02.09.10 at 1:17 am

Perhaps she won’t blow you up but she also does NOT seem to welcome questions asked in order to try to understand her better. She seemed a little to quick to judge people’s intentions. I was very disappointed in her responses to more than one person. If she is an example of the ‘good ones’ then God help you all!

8 WhiteShadow 02.12.10 at 8:30 pm

Good luck with publishing your book. I most certainly do like your website. You´re doing a good job here. The world needs creative minds.

9 Muhammad Osman 02.13.10 at 7:06 pm

Dude, I can’t believe you came and stayed in Khartoum without letting us, me, know. We could have organized a party for you. :)

Well I look forward to reading what you’ve got to say about Khartoum.

Cheers,
MO

10 hamouda 02.13.10 at 8:31 pm

When will you publish your post about khartoum ?

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