Oh, where have you been, charming Billy? (he answers): I have been to seek a wife, she's the joy of my life, she's a young thing who sth sth sth... (Does anyone know the end of the sentence? something like,) she's a young thing who cannot leave her mother?!
Mother, habibti! Just having her next to my bedside makes me feel everything's gonna be ok. Although she hasn't been able to be around much this time (back problems!) I know she is with me and praying for me and that she won't let anything hurt me!
Where have I been since Sunday? Getting accustomed to being at home! Monday was tough. Tuesday better. Visited my 'friends' at Faire Face: A lovely group of ladies in support of people with cancer. They were nice and 'supportive'. We chatted for a while then I went down to the ahweh for some fresh air, however too hot and humid, but ok.
Today, an LP was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. (LP= the prick in the back). However, upon arrival at hospital, we found out that I needed 2 units of blood for my RBCs were loooow. I hadn't felt any weakness, that's why I felt extra pissed off when I learned that they had to admit me, and that I couldn't take it in the outpatient ward! So, there I was, room 920, for ten frickin' hours! Baseeta, I'm home now, hamdillah. And I can truly say: HOME SWEET HOME!
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Hey Hala,
well was starting to look for another more interesting blog so good thing ur back...u must have grown accustomed to these unsudden admissions to AUH! It is hard but had to do it twice myself and every time I thre tantrum shouting I WANNA GO HOME...and the 9th floor staff were so kind not to even try and get into my room when I had one of these fits...
Yalla habibiti hopefully soon all of this will be over...We keep praying, we keep hoping and we KEEP WALKIN (bil izin min Wissam tab3an!!!)
GOD BLESS U
Hala, so glad you are back in your HOME SWEET HOME and pray that you can stay there and renew your spirit. Having mom there helps, doesn't it? God bless you dear, and keep you safe.
http://www.contemplator.com/ireland/billyire.html
you can find the different versions of Billy Boy at his address, even beautiful midi files to listen to the different 'tunes' LOL
Good you are with your Mama to look after you darling.
Hala dear,
You know there is a count "Blacula"? A 1972 film which is the negro version of Dracula...
I'll spare you the movie trivia...
Here is the fullest and most fun version I found of Billy boy... But it appears she isn't as young as we'd thought!
Ciao
Anas
Oh, where have you been,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Oh, where have you been,
Charming Billy?
I have been to seek a wife,
She's the idol of my life.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Where does she live,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Oh, where does she live?
Charming Billy?
She lives on the hill,
Forty miles from the mill.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Did she bid you to come in,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Did she bid you to come in,
Charming Billy?
Yes, she bade me to come in,
And to kiss her on the chin.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Did she take your hat,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Did she take your hat,
Charming Billy?
Yes, she took my hat,
And she threw it at the cat.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Did she set for you a chair,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Did she set for you a chair,
Charming Billy?
Yes, she set for me a chair,
But the bottom wasn't there.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Can she bake a cherry pie,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Can she bake a cherry pie,
Charming Billy?
She can bake a cherry pie,
Quick's a cat can wink her eye.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Can she make a feather bed,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Can she make a feather bed,
Charming Billy?
She can make a feather bed,
That will rise above your head.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Can she milk a heifer calf,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Can she milk a heifer calf,
Charming Billy?
Yes, she can, and not miss
The bucket more than half.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Is she often seen at church,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Is she often seen at church,
Charming Billy?
Yes, she's often seen at church,
With a bonnet white as birch.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
And is she very tall,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
And is she very tall,
Charming Billy?
She's as tall as any pine,
And as straight as a pumpkin vine.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Are her eyes very bright,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Are her eyes very bright,
Charming Billy?
Yes, her eyes are very bright,
But, alas, they're minus sight.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
Can she sing a pretty song,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
Can she sing a pretty song,
Charming Billy?
She can sing a pretty song,
But she often sings it wrong.
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
How old may she be,
Billy Boy, Billy Boy?
How old may she be,
Charming Billy?
Three times six and four times seven,
Twenty eight and eleven,
She's a young thing,
And cannot leave her mother.
END
HALAAAAAAA!!!
I can't believe how long it's been since i've seen my FAVORITE english teacher, ok...my favorite teacher! (period!) :-)))
Just arrived to Lebanon last night for a couple of days.
So glad to hear your back at home, may god bless your heart and gives you the strength to overcome all obstacles in life.
I will never forget the time when a poor little boy (me when i was 12) sang in English in Class: "Kiss from a rose" Seal, for a +1!!! a +1!!!
Hala! EVERYONE STILL REMEMBERS ME FOR THAT!!
:-))))
mISS you loads!!
xXOXOXOXO
Hala, I don't know you, but through your blog I feel like I do. I have been reading it since I received it by email in a forwarded message. I have been very moved by your humour, your courage, and the incredible friendships that you are surrounded by. A number of times I have thought of emailing you to let you know that I am thinking of you - but I always thought it inappropriate. Especially since I am a total stranger to you!
And yesterday, in Amman while I was there for just the day, by some strange coincidence, I met your brother and his wife at an evening gathering. What a small interconnected place the world is! Your brother said this time I should write - so here I am.
I just wanted to say that there are complete strangers out here who are rooting for you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Stay strong Hala and know that we are all out here sending you positive vibes and our best wishes.
With love
Muna
Thinking of you always, sweetie pie. Love to all
Ciao Hala,
finally home!!! just in time to fully enjoy your celebrations... Eid is coming isn't it???
I haven't been writing in the blog for few days .... sorry but I am a bit foreign to your tradition and I prefere to "enjoy the show" as an external spectator.
Besides the meaning of the event that I think to know (just about) it is nice to see how you expect and spend these festivities, I "breathe the atmosphere of it" only reading your blog so please keep on writing every details and moments.. am really very interested.
I hope you don't mind if I profit of your e-mail address to send you some funny videos (in a previuos entry you gave it publicly whereby I took the liberty to do it).
Enjoy your celebrations
Talk to you soon
Cristina
Hey, the boys are here!!!! Welcome Magid, Ayman and the rest of you ex students! It's good to know I've left a good impression on you!
Anas and Frances, tks for the Billy Boy song. Hilarious!
Muna, so glad to meet u. What a small world!
rima n Bobbie, your warm wishes move me.
Cristina, ciao, long time. Of course u can mail me. xxx
Mo, your brownies are waiting for you!
Ok guys, catch u l8r. Must go and celebrate Eid. Hope it's good on all of you. mwah.
Hey Hala
happy happy eid my dear and welcome back we missed you so was happy to find a note from you today!! Hope you have a wonderful peaaceful eid with your loved ones!!
I was with fadi and zein when Muna (whom we had met that night) was talking about the blog and it all came together that it was you!!! amazing --- welcome to the blog muna (you met me as tammy)
God bless
Tammy
Hi Tammy, it was great to meet you all that night. See, I kept my promise and posted on the blog :) and I will continue to do so.
Eid Mubarak to you all!
Muna x
You are in my prayers tonight. God bless you Hala.
Haloul habibti,
Glad you are back home resting and enjoying your time with the family. I hope your mom will feel better very soon and will be beside you all the way to a complete recovery .. ya rab.
Happy Eid to you and Wissam and the girls. I miss you all and love you very very much.
Kisses, Dina.
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