I always feel rather guilty that I am listed with the Qatar Blogs Project, but don't list all the blogs in my side bar, as we are supposed to.
Unfortunately, there a large number of blogs, which would take up valuable side bar space. In addition, many of the blogs have also been abandoned, or are only posted to only rarely. Some haven't been touched since 2005!
Ultimately, I want control over who I link to, and putting Qatar Living's code into my blog would stop me from having that. However, it's a shame as there are some excellent blogs. So instead of putting them all on my side bar, I've listed my favourites in the post below.
Like Clockwork Orange: The author, a Filipino working 16 hours a day six days a week and sharing a room with two other men somewhat lacking in personal hygiene, blogs on his single day off. It was never going to be the most cheerful blog. However, the posts are thoughtful, moving and very well written.
No longer at ease An Australian-Somalian deeply disturbed by the events and injustice of the world around him blogs on the politics and conflicts of the region around Qatar.
City of dreams & City of Sensex: An Indian blogging about both Qatar and the city he loves, Bombay.
Mohamed's blog: A South Africa (journalist?) blogs about media, technology and culture.
Morad's bloggie: An IT specialist blogs about IT and internet developments.
All Abroad - Another IT fanatic, with a keen interest in perl. What really interests me is his latest project, Qatar Journal, an online newspaper, which he is planning to launch properly on the 12th of May.
Life on the Spot: A long running blog run by a Filipino couple. Alternates between family and life in Doha. Plenty of useful information if you are thinking of coming to Doha.
Marjorie in Qatar: Lots of thoughts and musings on Qatar news.
Musings of a Greeker: This chap is not a frequent poster, but I like his writing style, and he has some great photos.
Expressions Unlimited: I like this blog's template - it took me aback when I first clicked on it. The title of the blog says it all - photographs, poetry and stories.
Cat in the Gulf - this blog is no longer a Qatari blog - cat has moved to Dubai. However, as she's been blogging so long about Qatar, not to mention being one of the founder members of Qatar Chatter, I think she's deserves inclusion in a list of best Qatar blogs.
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
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QV, thank you for recognizing my blog as one of the "best in Qatar". I never thought I'd be in some list somewhere in the net (except for blogrolling LoL).
Like Clockwork Orange started the moment I left my country and it was a way to update my friends back home of stuff that has been happening to me (saves a lot of email time).
I regret that my blog comes across as less cheerful because I really am a positive person. Filipinos are known for the "Bahala Na" (Whatever) attitude and we certainly make the most of our current situation.
Anyway, thank you so much for including me in your list. It's a first and certainly will be memorable. Now I'm more inspired to blog.
Just
Jap
Sorry to call you less than cheerful - I'd just been reading this:
"There are so many things going on in my head and heart that any sad word or song or picture can bring me to tears. But I've developed this habit of stopping them halfway. Imagine an unconsummated orgasm. It stings my eyes. It stings my heart." "http://direkjap.blogspot.com/2007/04/its-my-party.html:
I found that passage very moving. I think your writing is great, so carry on blogging, whether cheerful or not.
Thank you. I will, I will. =)
Thanks, QV for linking to Qatar Journal. I've taken a feed from your site, so registered users can now choose to display headlines from your site on the right-hand column of Qatar Journal's homepage.
Thanks Nigel - I'll certainly be doing a review of your journal when you have had it up and running for a while!
Thanks a lot for listing me even though I am no longer in Qatar! I am still Qatarcat at heart and my posts will somehow revolve around all things I left behind :)
Do visit us at Blah :)
It is 11 months before i came to know about this post. A very late, belated thank you. I never knew it. And thats for the kind words.
Greeker
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