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(almost) been a year since I moved from Saudi to America, ask me anything about it or anything in general

or alternatively just post for an opinion

If I think the post's worthwhile the answer is gonna be in vocaroo

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jackhammer says


pamda says

Would you move back to Saudi if you could? Why?


Definitely not, for a variety of different reasons. For one thing, my life has taken a very sharp turn for the better since I moved here, and even though I feel nostalgic for the place and have met some truly everlasting friends there, it is not a country that I would prefer to live in. The country itself has a lot of problems actually, a fake theocracy of a corrupt government, an extremely huge gap between the lower and high class, very few work opportunities for non-Saudi citizens, and literally no way to obtain a Saudi citizenship. I was virtually raised there and lived over 3/4s of my life yet I have no right to a Saudi citizenship and all the benefits that come with it. The only realistic reasons for me to even consider it are family and the religious significance of a few sites there, but I don't see myself thriving in that environment socially. I've loved it in America because I've had a lot more room for social engagement, exploring different communities and creating ties with interesting people, all of which are much more restricted in Saudi. I haven't even mentioned my future college education & career plans, both of which are also a lot more constricted in Saudi


I totally understand that feeling. There will always be nostalgia but life is better here. Thanks for the answer!
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roadman says

DON'T SHOOT ME I AM BUT A BOY.


good times
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right, but you probably don't know context behind it lol so basically the answer to your question is no
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God Is Great
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Vedd says

Did you ever shît your pants when someone said Allah-U Akbar in Saudi?


no, that phrase doesn't mean what you think it does
roadman
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DON'T SHOOT ME I AM BUT A BOY.
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pamda says

Would you move back to Saudi if you could? Why?


Definitely not, for a variety of different reasons. For one thing, my life has taken a very sharp turn for the better since I moved here, and even though I feel nostalgic for the place and have met some truly everlasting friends there, it is not a country that I would prefer to live in. The country itself has a lot of problems actually, a fake theocracy of a corrupt government, an extremely huge gap between the lower and high class, very few work opportunities for non-Saudi citizens, and literally no way to obtain a Saudi citizenship. I was virtually raised there and lived over 3/4s of my life yet I have no right to a Saudi citizenship and all the benefits that come with it. The only realistic reasons for me to even consider it are family and the religious significance of a few sites there, but I don't see myself thriving in that environment socially. I've loved it in America because I've had a lot more room for social engagement, exploring different communities and creating ties with interesting people, all of which are much more restricted in Saudi. I haven't even mentioned my future college education & career plans, both of which are also a lot more constricted in Saudi
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Did you ever shît your pants when someone said Allah-U Akbar in Saudi?
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Would you move back to Saudi if you could? Why?
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I think I'm gonna do all the previous posts in vocaroo, gonna do them as soon as I get home
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strictlyirish says

Hi basil


hi Louise, didn't think you were still around!
strictlyirish
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Hi basil
jack
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ANOTHER CLASSIC OPINION THREAD FROM BASIL I SEE

to save yourself from writing literally the 11th opinion of me, (i mean you can if you want idc), i simply request you give an elaborate take on why mumford and sons is garbage because frankly, that's like the one thing we disagree on
moon
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jackhammer says


moon says

what are your fav memories from em?


honestly all of my favorite memories are from games lobby, either all the old draw it games with Harry or the liar's dice squad we had


rip dice squad :(
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hey basil
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moon says

what are your fav memories from em?


honestly all of my favorite memories are from games lobby, either all the old draw it games with Harry or the liar's dice squad we had
moon
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what are your fav memories from em?
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Opine me
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expose says

first ^.^


Lana we go way back, you're one of the first like 3 people I've added on skype and that's lead to some pretty funny situations in retrospect; I used to defend you on the forums a lot and I was barely even 14. We were pretty good friends until you disappeared off the face of the planet but since you've come back I've found you a lot more mellowed out and calm. You seem to have found your groove on this site after all these years where everybody used to love to hate you and I find it pretty cool that you're a mod now
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LoveDruggie says

is Allah really Akbar?



lol
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moon says

what do you miss most about Saudi Arabia?


I guess besides friends and family, probably the biggest thing is the simplicity and lack of emphasis on materialism within its society
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I'll get to opinions a little later just so I don't halfass them
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is Allah really Akbar?
moon
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what do you miss most about Saudi Arabia?