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I’m exhausted.

November 22, 2015

American American, Arab, Catholic, Lebanese, Muslim

I’ve always loved the movie Selena. And I’ve always loved the scene where her dad goes on a rant about how hard it is to be Mexican American because you have to be more Mexican than the Mexicans and more American than the Americans. He ends by saying it’s exhausting. He’s right. When you grow…

Good is good forever

June 10, 2015

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Anthony Bourdain, Friends, good is good forever, McDonald's, Nordstrom

McDonald’s fries. Nordstrom customer service. Reruns of Friends. When you partake of any of these items, you aren’t going to be disappointed. You know that if you’re in Flint, Michigan or Boise, Idaho, the French fries are going to taste the same. Nordstrom is always going to take care of their customers. Friends will still…

Food is love

March 10, 2015

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My aunt Siham makes the best vegetarian grape leaves. My uncle Halim makes the best ribs (don’t tell my dad I said that). My cousin Vicky makes the best sauce. My sister-in-law Tania makes the best bazella. And my parents? Well, if you’ve ever had the pleasure of sitting at their table, you know that everything they…

A Smart Girl’s Guide

February 26, 2015

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A Smart Girl's Guide, American Girl, Chicago, Communcation, handling situations, making small talk

I was in Chicago recently and visited the American Girl store for the first time. I had never been, despite multiple visits to Chicago and Water Tower Place, and what I found was utterly enchanting: three floors of dolls, clothes, accessories, a café, a “hospital”, even a hair salon. I was aware of the brand…

Family Comes in all Shapes

October 31, 2014

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We moved to Saudi Arabia when I was about 4 or 5 years old, just about the time when you can start remembering things from your childhood. Growing up away from family, separated by an ocean on either side of us, could of have been isolating and lonely. Fortunately, my parents befriended a group of…

“Someone is sensitive today.”

March 5, 2014

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discrimination, feminism, jerks in the gym, sexism, standing up for what's right

I’d like to share a little story today about sexism. For those who chose to believe it doesn’t exist anymore, what happened this morning proves it does.It happened at the gym. In the morning workout session was myself, my sister and two guys in their 40’s that my sister and I work out with enough to banter with…

Getting Your Money’s Worth

September 17, 2013

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Advertising, Agency life, Communication, Marketing, Services, Value

I’ve been thinking about this subject a lot lately. Not necessarily getting a good deal on airfare or eating 12 plates of food at a $50 buffet. More along the lines of getting what you’re worth. As a marketer, this is something I have to deal with. I get a lot of “What do you recommend?”…

Straight Talk, Curly Thoughts

May 24, 2012

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Beauty, Good hair, hair, Lebanese, life lesson, Middle Eastern, Miss Representation, Pravana

I’ve always liked my curly hair. Granted, there have been many a bad hair day when the curls wouldn’t turn out how I wanted them to, but that could be fixed with a ponytail. I love having variety with my hair. I can wear it naturally curly one day, barrel curled the next, straight the day…

Respecting the Client

September 29, 2011

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account management, Advertising, advice, Agency life, client, client management, Customer service, Marketing, relationships, respect

I’ve noticed this shift over the past few years from “The customer is always right.” to “The customer is a moron.” Customer service has been downgraded so much that when we get someone who can manage to say hello while looking us in the eye, we are amazed with the “great customer” service we just…

I’m exhausted.

Good is good forever

Food is love

A Smart Girl’s Guide

Family Comes in all Shapes

“Someone is sensitive today.”

Getting Your Money’s Worth

Straight Talk, Curly Thoughts

Respecting the Client

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