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Why I’m moving to Egypt: identity, racism, and being mixed-race
I was 18 when I legally applied to change my name. I was born ‘Somayah Feisal,’ daughter of a Dutch mother and an Egyptian father. They divorced when I was very young. I don’t remember much from the time they were together, apart from two fights that occurred in the Netherlands, and that one timeContinue reading “Why I’m moving to Egypt: identity, racism, and being mixed-race”
Canada: Music & Street Performing
Music and Busking in Canada. The first connection I make with a new country is always through music. Canada was a bit different however; we all know plenty of Canadian artists, and I wasn’t really sure how I could make this as interesting as music I’ve discovered in other countries, or if that was evenContinue reading “Canada: Music & Street Performing”
All the Canadian(ish) things I’ll miss (and definitely won’t miss)
Dear Canada. I have been inside you for over a year now. Your winters suck. Your summers are the best. You’ve inspired me as an artist. You’ve made me a nicer person. You’ve brainwashed me into saying “eh?” all the time… It’s been fun. Before I remove myself from you, I just wanted to endContinue reading “All the Canadian(ish) things I’ll miss (and definitely won’t miss)”
Notarizing documents for Egypt. How hard can it be?…..
The Egyptian embassy in the Netherlands does not have a website. I’m not sure if they ever had one, but the one linked on Google leads to nothing. With no information and no reply to my emails, I did what I always do: I just winged it. The first visit: A lot of people. I’mContinue reading “Notarizing documents for Egypt. How hard can it be?…..”
Where are you?
I’m currently in Cairo, Egypt
