Mini Victories That Only Lebanese People Can Relate to

We Lebanese are generally a happy people who love and enjoy life; we have a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on everything that gets thrown in our way (and God knows they’re many), so tiny happy twists tend to make our day. Here are some of the mini victories that can cheer us up no matter how crappy our day is:

Electricity

When the electricity stays on for an extra hour- which is often by mistake and would be taken out of next day’s hours.

When your very long and important download finishes before the electricity goes out. I think most of us have experienced the rage of losing a 5-hour download to a power outage.

Cabs

Getting into a cab that has AC that works. I’m sure you understand how traumatizing it is to get into a hot cab during summer, being squished by the people in the cab and getting soaked in sweat (which is not entirely yours, gross).

When the cab driver is not a chain smoker!! If you are a non-smoker, the most annoying thing is having a cab driver who holds on to a cigarette like a life line. All that smoke flying right into your face and hair because his window is down, it’s an awful struggle.

Having a quiet taxi ride. Cab drivers spend the whole day driving around so they’re usually pretty bored and start opening up conversations with you. Whether about the weather, work, family, politics or world peace they always have something to talk and nag about. They will always have personal questions for you, and acquaintances that go to your university/workplace that you just HAVE to know…that’s one fun ride, said no one ever.

Being dropped off at your exact destination. I’m sure at least once in your life, a cab driver changed his mind and dropped you off in the middle of the road, or encountered a customer willing to pay more so he just ditched you…hardest breakup ever.

Family

When your mom doesn’t hand you the phone to talk to her cousin’s husband’s nephew because “3ayb, you have to”.

Coming home after a long day to find that lunch is NOT mjaddara!

Successfully convincing your mom that you weren’t kidnapped and that there was just no phone reception in the movie theater.