tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post4949826382356714249..comments2023-05-05T10:30:04.532+01:00Comments on Dilemmas of an Algerian Girl in London: The Algerian DreamDz-Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-45609034035643062802012-10-24T14:52:47.712+01:002012-10-24T14:52:47.712+01:00Salaam, another interesting post DZ chick. Having ...Salaam, another interesting post DZ chick. Having lived in Algeria 5+ yrs I'm still trying to obtain that DZ dream ... decent housing, earning a decent living and having where to spend this decent income LOL! While the situation in Algeria has gotten better Just in the past 5yrs great improvements have made ... there is still far ways to go! But I actually know of these "beggars" Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029735077046651375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-74970121705204477332011-03-10T16:13:36.982+00:002011-03-10T16:13:36.982+00:00héhé thanks. i suppose depending on personal crite...héhé thanks. i suppose depending on personal criteria, the thought process ordering might be different for different individualstonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-46613885586221398162011-03-10T12:01:54.721+00:002011-03-10T12:01:54.721+00:00Phew...thought you were hard to please Dawood. gla...Phew...thought you were hard to please Dawood. glad to be of service!Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-13607801882520722292011-03-09T09:25:24.936+00:002011-03-09T09:25:24.936+00:00the research is never ending. i guess it goes on u...the research is never ending. i guess it goes on until we reach l'au-delà ;).<br /><br />but yeah i definitely have more insight now. the thought process bit was helpful.tonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-22695922946670493152011-03-09T08:54:51.769+00:002011-03-09T08:54:51.769+00:00@Tonton dw: je vois ca oui...
And yes the exchange...@Tonton dw: je vois ca oui...<br />And yes the exchange was definitely fun.<br />Did you find your answers or the research continues?Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-5788409373446628762011-03-08T21:42:06.214+00:002011-03-08T21:42:06.214+00:00maybe you assume wrongly? i am being specific but ...maybe you assume wrongly? i am being specific but vague at the same time. j'aime les oxymores.tonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-53745513436699223742011-03-08T17:58:14.855+00:002011-03-08T17:58:14.855+00:00no need to be frustrated my dear. our échanges hav...no need to be frustrated my dear. our échanges have been quite entertaining for me, and i hope for you too :-).tonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-1097806980338755842011-03-08T16:56:44.334+00:002011-03-08T16:56:44.334+00:00Hey Dz-Chick,
Well actually you sum it up all whe...Hey Dz-Chick,<br /><br />Well actually you sum it up all when you said it takes a lot of work, patience and great deal of tolerance to be able to work, for me it was and is always honesty (which is the best policy) in any relationship and if the relationship is successful it may lead to marriage.<br /><br />We took a good amount of time to learn about each other’s traditions/way of leaving, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-63871523182589892932011-03-08T16:43:06.591+00:002011-03-08T16:43:06.591+00:00Yes of course I am assuming...and told you so :)
...Yes of course I am assuming...and told you so :)<br /><br />I am sorry I havent been able to help you get answers, this is frustrating me.<br /><br />Last attempt: Thought process is always: not to upset god, parents, family, society.Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-60837199955502110372011-03-08T16:38:28.422+00:002011-03-08T16:38:28.422+00:00there again, you assume ma chere. i don't have...there again, you assume ma chere. i don't have the answer. well, i know the answer can be one of 2 things.<br />am merely asking about the thought process behind, especially for someone with some sort of religious belief and affiliation.<br />either way, it doesn't matter, am still none the wiser and thank you for your replies.tonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-10266020003350293562011-03-08T16:19:54.148+00:002011-03-08T16:19:54.148+00:00Matter-of-factly indeed...do you expect me to give...Matter-of-factly indeed...do you expect me to give you specific examples of my own experiences :)<br /><br />You know what else I sense, that you're asking a question to which you have the answer but don’t like it and hoping to hear a different one.Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-36363373066702842722011-03-08T15:56:57.186+00:002011-03-08T15:56:57.186+00:00lol @ dawood; we're on the net here and random...lol @ dawood; we're on the net here and randomness is our friend ;-)<br /><br />anyway, i see the points although you're merely stating them matter-of-factly<br /><br />tolerance and 'open-mindedness': open-mindedness and tolerance having different meanings depending on whom you talk to.<br /><br />i'm sure you've sensed that too though ;).tonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-73253780361316231512011-03-08T15:02:33.023+00:002011-03-08T15:02:33.023+00:00Money is sadly at the top of most lists Dawood.
I...Money is sadly at the top of most lists Dawood.<br /><br />I sensed you wanted me to cover that aspect but playing oblivious…<br />Well a lot of Muslim girls do date non-Muslim guys but this will not be plain sailing problem free, issues that may arise will be dietary related (halal or not halal, pork or no pork)<br />Hygiene requirements could be to do with circumcision and definitely more Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-38257715879563899222011-03-08T14:46:07.564+00:002011-03-08T14:46:07.564+00:00i like how money's at the top of the list. btw...i like how money's at the top of the list. btw, what algerian would be best friends with a non-arab semite? (joking :P)<br /><br />cependant, am not arab non plus. what about religion though?<br />how does a muslim girl tackle dating a non-muslim guy? i know they're cute, nice and all that, but i mean from a cultural perspective (i.e. with regards to dietary and hygiene requirements?)<br tonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-29075115828449282852011-03-08T13:38:22.586+00:002011-03-08T13:38:22.586+00:00Well you do call yourself David so I assumed you w...Well you do call yourself David so I assumed you were non Arab, perhaps a Semite but not Arab :)<br /><br />Criteria’s that would be favourable:<br />Money, a good job, looks (as in tall, cute, built...etc), good family whatever that means, a certain educational level, culture...etcDz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-17577573213941021082011-03-08T12:10:48.769+00:002011-03-08T12:10:48.769+00:00i prefer tonton dw :p
i have a bit of cultural kn...i prefer tonton dw :p<br /><br />i have a bit of cultural knowledge (considerable maybe but limited nevertheless), am not pretending to know more than i do.<br /><br />what is the look? designer face/clothes/shoes/expensive watches? am not soooo much into those things so maybe am doomed.<br /><br />also you assume i'm european and non-islams lol.<br /><br />all things being equal: all things tonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-51835394462184183362011-03-08T09:46:40.187+00:002011-03-08T09:46:40.187+00:00Tonton dw: je préfère Tonton David le moine.
In an...Tonton dw: je préfère Tonton David le moine.<br />In answer to your question "what are my chances as a non-Algerian with an Algerian girl, all things being equal?" <br />If you have the cultural knowledge on Algeria that you seem/claim to have and posses the look (Algerian girls are into looks) and tolerance is one of your qualities, I don’t see why you couldn’t make any Algerian girl Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-61153900220354846652011-03-07T18:13:25.863+00:002011-03-07T18:13:25.863+00:00while you reflect ... http://www.youtube.com/watch...while you reflect ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJSN5V72w7s<br /><br />tonton dw is gonna be my less temporary moniker from now on :Dtonton dwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-85613992576330475382011-03-07T18:03:59.431+00:002011-03-07T18:03:59.431+00:00hmm your guess is as good as mine ;p
revenons a n...hmm your guess is as good as mine ;p<br /><br />revenons a nos moutons, so what do you think regarding my question?tonton dawood le moinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-11047746299308896242011-03-07T17:57:43.784+00:002011-03-07T17:57:43.784+00:00Life is unfair...
"also, am a bit young for y...Life is unfair...<br />"also, am a bit young for you unfortunately" unfortunaly for whom? ;)Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-73176532250220784752011-03-07T17:46:02.890+00:002011-03-07T17:46:02.890+00:00just someone i know - am being mean, typical i kno...just someone i know - am being mean, typical i know.<br /><br />she's just not into me. oh rejection rejection quand tu nous tiens. i probably deserve better though lol. maybe it was all in my head? i can never be sure.<br /><br />my not being Algerian could be a big factor i guess. <br />generally speaking, what are my chances as a non-Algerian with an Algerian girl, all things being equal? tonton david le moinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-91605552346959332812011-03-07T17:05:29.447+00:002011-03-07T17:05:29.447+00:00Tonton David: So who is this b*tch who wouldnt let...Tonton David: So who is this b*tch who wouldnt let you live your Algerian dream anyway?Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-60567470071957563952011-03-07T15:37:01.403+00:002011-03-07T15:37:01.403+00:00that sounds nasty.
my best friend is Algerian and...that sounds nasty.<br /><br />my best friend is Algerian and I am familiar with some of the Algerian folklore/goings on through my various Algerian acquaintances.<br />it's interesting for me to have a sneak peek through the cultural lens as an outsider who's privy to insider knowledge.<br />Cultures and traditions, especially with the right amount of context are fascinating.tonton david le moinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-46922054503319656922011-03-07T14:39:38.595+00:002011-03-07T14:39:38.595+00:00Ah yes tonton David...les caleurs need a whole cha...Ah yes tonton David...les caleurs need a whole chapter...I was au Lycee when I first experienced this...this really realy cute guy m'a callé...I couldnt beleive such a beautiful man would do be that perverted, at first I didnt know what was going on and then I turned arround to see that the whole bus was looking at me as if I was the perpetrator! I had to get off the bus and check my jeans...Dz-Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236992136654777795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8566083269278276256.post-84747340554843515062011-03-07T13:46:50.433+00:002011-03-07T13:46:50.433+00:00oh and you forgot les caleurs dans l'autobus.
...oh and you forgot les caleurs dans l'autobus.<br /><br />of course it's clear, tonton david le moine is not that stoobid. i was referring to your 'where are you from?' post.<br /><br />And no, am not Algerian or Maghrebin.tonton david le moinenoreply@blogger.com