Probably one of the most stubborn people you´ve ever met. A person that meets difficulties with laughter. I’m a practicing muslim, single mother of two beautiful boys, lawyer and blogger at cherins.blogg.se. I recently started writing for ajour.se. Instead of spending my days in court I’m now spending them with my baby boy (maternity leave). I normally tweet as @cherin_awad. Constantly challenging myself. Latest project is to learn ice skating. Turned out to be a much more painful and embarrassing challenge than I could imagine. Very typical swede besides from one thing. I commit the biggest sin imaginable in Sweden. I HATE DOGS. Meet me— Cherin Awad, the dog hater. Deal with it.
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I know @mandalaya will take good care of you next week. Goodbye!
@MikeDJeremy sabah al noor!
@JoyfulMulligan thank you. You too!
@Radiologynurse he doesn't have one yet. I'll let you know.
@amanicdroid thank you dear.
@nosoypancho thank you!
And no. Dear beloved followers, @mandalaya is not called Mohammed, and its not my brother.
Please welcome the next @Sweden @mandalaya!
Goodbye from me. I hope to see you when I tweet from my regular account @Cherin_awad where ill be tweeting in English
@cookiemonster82 don't you dare remove me from there. I have loads of Mohammeds that would deal with you if you even consider it.
@amanicdroid hahaha!
@jhclutter Hahaha!
And yes. I do understand my jokes probably has made a future trip to the states impossible.
@HomelessClubKid Hahaha!
I love how you support my hijacking plans. I guess we're all terrorists.
However I'm still considering hijacking this account.
For those of you that wants to follow me I'll be tweeting in english from @Cherin_awad
Being Sweden has been an amazing experience. I'll put it on my cv.
@putranda_b ill be tweeting in english from @Cherin_awad
@tobiascroby thank you!
@lovisaped you don't have to miss me. I'll be tweeting from @Cherin_awad in English
@jarek_pawel thank you dear!
I see. But you are? RT "@AndersKhanan: @sweden But you are not a swede at all, so you can't be a bad swede."
@thelittlepakeha ill be tweeting in English from @Cherin_awad
@2000talet Hahaha!
@2000talet yeah yeah whatever. I'm not that easily charmed.;)
@erictegnander thank you!
@2000talet oh that's low! #iloveit Hahaha!
@2000talet my arab genes would kill me.
@LorenzoG I already promised to participate in Stockholm marathon. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!
@richardksmith Yes.*crying loud*
#Vasaloppet is today. So. Now I've mentioned it. No one can blame me for being a bad swede ;)
I've been asked to mention to mention #Vasaloppet The worlds longest (90km), oldest (88th year) and largest (15,800 participants) ski race.
Where did the spring go? Where?! http://t.co/JG5Ts9p5
Yesterday was spring my son and I had lunch on the balcony. He forgot the glas outdoors. Today: http://t.co/c02TzL09
@christophmills Thanx!
@etellurian i see. Didn't get the connection between me coaching my sons football team and peace in the middle east though.
@etellurian what makes You think i don't have a job?
Preparing myself and kids for Bilaals football training. In case you haven't noticed ive got balls. For real. http://t.co/NboitcJm
@TheCalenestel Thanx!
@ak_andersson thats so sweet.<3
@MashOnEarth thank you! Will do.
@danscaper thank you! <3
@shanda1701 Thanx! Sleep tight!
@rmgbi I will start tweeting in english from my regular account as soon as I hand this one over.
@Abdullahj92 thank you! Thats very kind.
It's my last day as @Sweden today. I'll probably dig your heads in with all my tweets before handing over the account.
@NelsonBonner Hahaha!
@NelsonBonner thank you!
@the_turtle been there...
@ronindotca Hahaha!
.@ronindotca oh the joy.;) I remember when my Benyamin learned to clap his hands. He used to wake me up by slapping my face.
@lifemattertome i think I just did... @sweden_cul
@ahsan_yasinn thats so sweet. Thank you!
@etellurian that's beautiful. Thank you john.
@ronindotca hahahaha! Rofl!
@ronindotca I wish I could blame them. They are asleep!
@lifemattertome you are such sweetheart. I went all ego right away thinking of myself.;) @sweden_cul
I actually set the alarm two hours from now. This changing sleeping habits thing - its not a sign I'm getting old, is it?
@ahsan_yasinn you too.
@2000talet What do you think I should tell my followers about it? Help me. I have no clue!
@lifemattertome we don't mind though do we? I means @sweden_cul is interesting and nice talking to...#win
@vikingmor good morning!
@ChicaNovo sleep tight!
@2000talet I completely agree my friend. Unfortunately my brain doesn't
@MontagsOnFire :D What the time over there?
@ricardosilvapt 6.25 for me that's early!
@sweden_cul I thought about that. You're always awake.
I have no idea yet @MashOnEarth I'm still in bed. (Or in it again, made my morning prayer and then tried to sleep again Mission impossible)
@CesarFregoso sleep tight!
Early good morning from Sweden!
@sweden_cul Salaam alaykom. Good morning to you too.
@sweden_cul @ahmed subhan al khaleq. That's one of the most beautiful photos ive ever seen.
Goodnight from Sweden.
@Brannback @Maggan_e i refuse!
@bananders indeed!
@cfrnka its a nice idea... @truckerlez
@Sugarshrink Thanx habibi
@TNotorious merci!
@cookiemonster82 its like european version of afro. Lots of volume but really soft and thin.
@ettpunktnoll thank you. That means a lot to me.
I told you. He's not that innocent. http://t.co/X40PnNdN
I think my son just said his first word. However i pray he didn't. The word he said was boobie.
@Norn_Iron :D Thanx! I'll be tweeting in english from @Cherin_awad
@douglasanholeti I also think @sweden_cul can help you with more sites about Islam if you want to.
A site I just found is http://t.co/Zh0Q793N let me know if you want more. @douglasanholeti
@EQvarford it was 19 h last year and since its earlier this year.. @saleemkhan
.@laurayankers it certainly is! You are making me doubting the saying "once you go black...." ;) @ekobonddo
@maspop <3 ill be tweeting in english from @Cherin_awad
@ahamrud I haven't, that might change my mind but until that happens - I'm sticking to the lamb. @Ekobonden
@Ekobonden thank you! :D
@sweden And by cute I'm talking about the lamb....;) @Ekobonden
Drove my son to the mosque for children's activities. Now: Cherin time. You'll find me on my balcony. Enjoying the sun. http://t.co/LF9R6PUZ
So cute! RT "@Ekobonden: @sweden Lambing season just started, thought I'd say hi! http://t.co/NPxZRATW"
.@meoskop Thanx <3Ive heard similar stories from other Muslims in the states. I hope it will get easier!
.@meoskop well I wouldn't say Sweden is a bad country to wear hijab (head scarf) of course we do face discrimination but in general its good
@petralundin thank you!
@shanda1701 Thanx dear! @truckerlez
@JPKD Im sure the next @Sweden will entertain you too! If you would like to follow me ill be tweeting in English from @Cherin_awad
@quirky_bird thanx! Ill be tweetini in English from @Cherin_awad
@ahsan_yasinn lol. Thanx!
@PerfectPlaces million thanx! <3
@scotty_77 that's very sweet of you. Thanx! <3
@watermusician Yes!
@jorge_humberto Hahaha!
Haha from @Cherin_awad (@jorge_humberto )
But hey, why talk about that kind of sad stuff? I'm still yours another 36h.
@johannas please don't. @Smulgubbe
.@ThatGuyOscar Yes! I'll be tweeting in English from @Cherin_awad
@ohadsamet Thanx that's very sweet.<3
@Smulgubbe we would love that. @johannas
Who would you like representing @Sweden next week? If you follow the link in my bio you'll find all the info u need to nominate ur favourite
@johanbraw beautiful! @gunnarssonhanna
.@Claireysmurf no problems ill be tweeting in english from @Cherin_awad starting Monday
@dailydag if you follow this account ill dm it to you. Otherwise ill get a million request...
@truckerlez the other two cancelled too. We'll take it another time. @dekaminska @petrajankov
@soligblomma you too!
@VarenArHar *not convinced*
.@ifcharleswzagrl my heart stayed in mecca, when I was there.
@Barneymarsh I will!
@saleemkhan when Ramadan will be in June and July we're talking 22 hrs fast.
@saleemkhan it depends on where in Sweden you are. Some places up north it doesn't set at all. Where I live its about 20hrs fast.
.@VarenArHar yeah just be kind and cut the pollen crap. Please?
Good morning from Sweden. It's a beautiful day, sun is already shining. Spring is in the air!
I think you should all follow @Haroon_Mota from the UK who is doing an amazing work fundraising for kids with cancer.
@AndersDalenius of course I do. I hope he gets better soon. Inshaallah.
Good night from Sweden!
Thanx for all your photos. Now this tiered mama is going to bed.
@Nabila_AFR mabrouk!
@Aussie__Chick ill be tweeting in english starting monday
@AndersDalenius How is gaston?
@judycopywriter lol.
@ifcharleswzagrl amazingly beautiful.
@gustafengstrom Sorry! Stopping now!
@SwedishMomMuses so beautiful.
@dnotice2012 Salaam to the two of you from me! @Tola_o
Wow! RT "@kjorg50: @sweden I go to university next to the beach, in Santa Barbara, California! I miss Sweden though! http://t.co/jStQC8Wb"
@sweden_cul hahaha!
@TeslaRuser be careful!
@henriquefb4 How warm is it?
@neville_park ill be tweeting in English from my regular one. @truckerlez
@sweden_cul i think we'd make a good team.;)
Seriously folks don't start saying goodbye already. I still have another two days left to terrorize you before I go back to @Cherin_awad
@NelsonBonner Hahaha! Rofl!
@MaliZomg Yes! Will start tweeting in english next week. @Cherin_awad
@dustboy @davidorlic <3 to both of you.
Haha! RT "@MaliZomg: @sweden Before you give up the account, change the password to,"ticktickboom" or "takeALLtheoil" or "mynameismohammed."
@kommuntant Haha! Still single ;)
@Afgrijselijk will do!
Looks amazing! RT "@MsKatieKatieKay: @sweden I'm at the Queen Victoria Market buying yummy fruit and veggies http://t.co/wQHQph6I"
.@imogenbirley <3 Yes you'll find me on @Cherin_awad in english starting Monday
I'm seriously considering hijacking this account. One week is nothing with you amazing guys. Im gonna to be Sweden forever! Moahaha!
@imogenbirley good morning!
That's so sweet of you. I'll be tweeting in english starting next week on @Cherin_awad @StamfordTerry
@Vassaste_Kniven hope you get well soon!
@indieferdie spring is in the air!
@ettlitettricks have a safe journey my friend
Hey, would you all do me a favour? Send your love and warmest wishes to @kaijamattila we want her to get better after her chemo!
@Annakopia that sounds nice to.
@lindseyrenee wow. Be careful.
@Koecheruiyot that's awesome! I hope to go to Kenya next year.
@ClareCady yay! Nice! Congratulations to the car.
I bet few of my followers would like that... RT "@YurtTheSilent: @sweden I'm in Leeds, UK. :) http://t.co/8v6MScoa"
How are you spending your friday evening? Post me your photos and tell me where you are.
@matjaztwit Thanx thats sweet.
@sweden_cul kharabish? Others would call it art!
@svart3n hahaha! Halal? @jaghetermaria
@shanda1701 ill be tweeting in english from @Cherin_awad after this week.
@Turbosvans I know...:(
@CoveRock66 Thanx. Jumua Mubaraka !
@richardksmith yay! I managed to charm you! *proud*
@HootenHaller it happens.
@SaraEllinor not yet.
@forgetenot ill be tweeting in english
@richardksmith I try to go au least once a week sometimes more often. @ahsan_yasinn
@marcelketchup lol too late. Already done. But ill keep it in mind till next thine..
Home alone without kids. How should I spend the time? Gym? Sleep? Shopping? I'm not used to this...
@erikwiklund I know they are working on one in umeå..
@boxtersushi yeah I've got the feeling my sense of humor wouldn't be that appreciated in the states..
Be good boys and girls, and ill post you a photo of Uppsala mosque. You will not find any other mosque further north in the world.
@Britt_W mainly tenes but also Algiers, chlef and many many cities I don't remember the name of.. @chetouanea
Friday. As a muslim that means friday prayer. Off to the mosque.
@chetouanea why not? Where in Algeria are you going? I've only been there once.
@LecilySee Hahaha! That's mean!
@dnotice2012 we don't know. My father left homs months ago but the other ones.. no clue.
@dnotice2012 my father is from Syria. All relatives on fathers side basically from #Homs :(
@the_turtle lol!
@dnotice2012 by the way..I love your avatar.
@abbybarker deal!
For anyone that cleanes my home dinner is included ;) @chetouanea
@back40feet you think we should use it more. I post 2-3 pics a day.
@dnotice2012 in some way that actually seems more tempting than doing the cleaning myself.
@shahanah_s yeah. Big problem with not being able to take advantage of peoples competence..
Who wants to clean my home. Who? Come an. Anyone?
@LilWoods_HTown great! We're happy to have you as a follower.
The beauty of Sweden is astonishing. RT "@RobinHallqvist: Bluebird! @sweden @park @sun @awesome @ Kläppen http://t.co/qKFZAeE0"
@TNotorious no you're stuck with me another two days.;)
The sun is shining in uppsala. Beautiful.
@FRA_PRAvd shoot.
@LilWoods_HTown if you look at my bio you'll find the link to the info, but in short its through nominations.
@FRA_PRAvd He is pretty cute though.. http://t.co/96zR6vzr
Back @ home with chubby cheeked terrorist in my arms. A quick rest, then clean up the mess that's supposed to be my home.
@specialagentfin good night!
@dekaminski <3 ;)
@Nora_Awad you take him? He was mine first. @radiogagarin
@nunocroft its up to you. I won't force you.;) but my tweets will be in english.
@cookiemonster82 I promise I will. @Cherin_awad
@pink_soprano that is so kind!
@zombiekitty78 i was just on swedish tv.
For those of you that haven't had enough of me. My regular Twitter account is @Cherin_awad
@Karinaandersen I'm glad you liked it <3
@Isabelleedlund <3 that's so sweet. Felt good!
Everyone always tell me i look angry when I don't smile. Did I scare you away?
@ahsan_yasinn tv paying. Not me.
.@ahamrud well 9 years in exile has done its work.+ I never speak with anyone from Östergötland before going public. Ever!
Met the incredibly funny Swedish comedian @soranismail at tv 4. He looked sleepy.
Arrived. In lobby of tv 4 http://t.co/GJEqlEwT
This taxi driver is hilarious.
@ths1537 if you've been following the account this week. You'd understand the humor behind it. So the answer to your question is no I won't.
You know I've been thinking of hijacking this account. I'm not leaving it. I'll be @Sweden forever! Moahahaha! @KateSherrod
The time give been given is 8.40
The taxi driver is picking on me because I'm tweeting. I feel sorry for you he just said. You know there's a real life too?
Is that even possible? I love Mohammed pbuh! More Mohammed to the people! RT "@hidup_sihat: you never had enough of 'Mohammed', did you?"
Not alone tough. One of my brothers is taking care of him. Let's call him Mohammed.
Am a bit nervous but not because the interview.. i left Benyamin (the little chubby cheeked terrorist) asleep.
@Sugarshrink 8.40
Good morning from Sweden! In a taxi on my way to Stockholm and the interview on Chanel 4 for #nymo
@MikeDJeremy Ma salaama!
@israelubeda get me wet? Our mother would kill him! :)
Goodnight from Sweden!
Taxi for the interview on swe chanel 4 will be at my door at 7 tomorrow. Better sleep so ill be at my best on #nymo
@evarundkvist i wish i could take the credit for it.. but it wasn't me.
@Kloakdjur hahaha!
I love you. And your suggestions. I'm laughing so much my eyes are tearing.
@StephanAhlgren Haha! Love it!
@Scotty_01 lol!
@sweden_cul its an absolute must!
All versions of Mohammed, Mohammed followed by a letter/figure seems busy. Help us out! I suggested "Cherinsbrother" but he wasn't convinced
My younger brother, the one who's name actually IS Mohammed wants to open a Twitter account but can't find a single nickname to use
Hey folks I really need your help. Now I know you won't think I'm serious because of all the Mohammed jokes but this is for real.
@derrabus thats nice to hear. Yes ill either tweet in english no my regular account or open a new one for english tweets.
@luckydogblue Yes exactly
@gustafrisell hahahha!
Hahaha! Love it! "@Antaru_: @sweden Bang on the beetroot. #swedishsayings"
@robodog888 Hahaha!
@MontagsOnFire I'm Sorry I think you wrote it wrong. What you ment to say was that you like me, right? ;) @kolhjem @sangxia @GLarAuna
@PSMHopkins thank you!
The hashtag #swedishsayings is extremely amusing. Don't miss it!
@flanntronix @JoakimJaegare nice welcome you as followers. However its not every day, You're stuck with me for a entire week.
.@fatshez welcome! Unfortunately its not every day. You're stuck with me for an entire week.
@nagdawi serve it with cream and jam, sugar and lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon, sugar and butter, or whatever you like. :)
@nagdawi 2,5 dl flour, 6dl milk, 3 eggs, 0.5 tsp salt, 3 spoons butter for frying. Mix the ingredients, let it rest for 30 min, then fry.
@EkdalJoel ill start following you now, dm me your number and ill call you.
@caymsortweeted thank you Andrew! <3
@kayak175 I trust god she won't understand that the Cherin Awad she is following is not me but another person with the same name..
Just got this photo posted on my Facebook wall... http://t.co/GHjGvLma
@ahruman ill have to try it. Seems very popular with the britts according to the tweets I'm receiving.
He is seven. Please don't interpret his fear me messy stuff in a psychological way...;) @fitz_carraldo
@sweden_cul oh.. Im not a big fan of the sesame paste..
I don't feel older, he just said. The only way I know its my bday is cuz youre crazy giving me pancakes for breakfast. http://t.co/5sS3GHkh
I blame that bad taste on his father.
In Sweden we usually eat pancakes with whipped cream and strawberry jam. My son however finds that "messy" and prefers them with sugar.
@paulbrislen best. Ever.;)
Hey I'm kidding! I'm pretty much a pancake queen. I know how to make pancakes! *very convincing tone*
Neither do we. But its my sons birthday and pancakes for breakfast was one of his wishes. @Littlemarch
It was true. But come an! The saying doesn't mention the disaster of the second and third pancake?!
In Sweden we always say that the first pancake is domed to be a disaster. Let's see if its true this time.
I'm Sweden we always say that the first pancake is domed to be a disaster. Let's see if its true this time.
@williamdeyoung Hahaha! I haven't eaten any semla this year. Trying to eat more healthy...*cravings*
@williamdeyoung no no Ramadan was last august. It's almost 7 am and I have a son that's needs to get prepared for school.
@ArohaG Haha! Trust me. I WILL go back to bed and sleep couple hours when birthday boy goes to school.
@williamdeyoung thanks! You too!
@CatherineKrahe :D thank you.
@briggatebeer especially after I saw the pic of what @sweden_cul is drinking this morning.
@briggatebeer please!
@briggatebeer I do..
@Eklandisk thank you for explaining to @PSMHopkins
.@ArohaG I don't know if theses any secret... I'm tiered..
@sweden_cul I make pancakes, he has some salat ul fadjer to do...
@sweden_cul I know...
By the way. Good morning from Sweden!
@MashOnEarth oh Thanx!
@MontagsOnFire you didn't mind me joking with you, did you? <3 @kolhjem @sangxia @GLarAuna
That its the first thing he see when if wakes up. I can hear him tearing up the present paper in the other room right now
We have this tradition in my family. Over the night to Eid (the two muslim feasts) and my sons birthday. I place his gifts in his room so
@dekaminska will do.
Goodnight from Sweden!
Tomorrow is my sons 7th birthday.He wants pancakes for breakfast so I better sleep so I have a chance waking up in time tomorrow.
@martinklausen thank you Martin, that's very kind.
@hallneby did you survive the trauma? @AnnPassa @total_lycka
My name is of persian/kurdish/turkish origin and means sweet or sweetness. It's usually spelled shirin. @ahsan_yasinn
@Kiint i havent had that problem at all. They are on the other hand very happy I speak their language.
This is hilarious. My mother follows two accounts. One girl called cherine awad, who she thinks is me but isn't. and Jason timbaktu.
I wonder how long it takes for my mother to find the accounts ofmy older brother @sugarshrink and older sister @nora_awad . Moahahaha!
@2000talet Hahaha! Hahaha!
@Ardeyargull unfortunately I must admit I wasn't that clever.
It's your loss really. If you find me boring after this you should know its all my mothers fault.
Yeah yeah what ever. Just rub it in. @MabandeOpenBeta
@mutsuriniii Amen.
Is that how you do it? You have one extra account and one you tell your parents about?
My mother just started following me here on Twitter.*panicing*
@blalkhan Hahaha! I actually have done some fighting. I used to train kung fu for couple years when younger
On my regular account where I get racist and islamophobic mentions all the time. But here I haven't received a single one! @ThegoodBuck
@asapetersen you have to read the previous tweets!
@diah6878 Hahaha! @sweden_cul
@lorrainedaum I can't imagine swedish men letting a treasure like you go.
@MsTeratophilia of course you do.;)
Dear love thirsting singles. This is not a dating site. Find your own men!
Let me help ;)RT "@lorrainedaum: Fingers crossed I can find one... RT @sweden: Swedish men are the worlds most handsome according to( ...)"
@sweden_cul wala ana bess balash fadayeh ;)
@chetouanea Hahaha!
Swedish men are the worlds most handsome men according to Traveler Digest http://t.co/qBtwsaqP
@timowen68 wow that's beautiful!
@Michelle_ everything is closed? People stay at home.
@Peaceweet lol where do you live now?
@Peaceweet What did you study?
@ahsan_yasinn that's so sweet of you
@sopheline Thanx that's very kind.
@SwedishMomMuses that must be it!
@zahramirafzali she was!
@diego_ocejo Amen!
@miss_shiny exactly!
If the spring is not here, we just act and pretend it is. Who would ever find out we're bluffing?
Just saw a man wearing tshirt outdoors. Let me remind you there is still snow on the ground. Now that's how much swedes love the sun/spring.
@israelubeda i would personally prefer a husband but I guess we're all different.;)
III was adviced to get a life and stop tweeting. I don't really understand what he means. Do you?
@Nora_Awad @Tvittringar I beg to differ.
@ahsan_yasinn I was smart enough to confess the disaster to my friend before eating.
@Tvittringar oh no! Not you too?! @Nora_Awad
@diego_ocejo mine was stolen..
@wworkergates :) thank you!
@MontagsOnFire I'm afraid you are a hopeless case.;) @sangxia
@filippanna you are a true sweetheart filippa.<3
.@Bright_LEDs uuum Yes. That's kind of odd.
@Vassaste_Kniven oh the humblness. They should pay me for eating their food!
@richardksmith no comments...
@israelubeda I like your way of thinking.
@TNotorious that is a very flattering connection. Thank you very much.
.@Nora_Awad a dog is a dog. And what you have IS A DOG.
Typical view in uppsala. Bikes. Everywhere. All the time. http://t.co/cAOdPtiL
Going on a lunch date with a friend and forgetting your wallet. Is that the oldest trick or what? *so embarrassing I'm about to die*
You know you are a swede when... http://t.co/P05AqUJL
.@steeljaw sweetheart his name IS Mohammed.
@hansahlborg we still have another five days left right? ;)
@NativeTexan224 Hahaha! @Sugarshrink
@CaptainRaison thats very sweet of you.
@specialagentfin Haha!
@israelubeda absolutely!
@olaberg @TinaLDyer that's really sweet of you.
I usually don't call him terrorist. I mean he does have a name. He also listens to "chubby cheeks" "stinky" and "drewly"
Yeah, yeah I know. He doesn't look like a terrorist. But trust me, mass destruction is his true element. http://t.co/xCKiTdae
And no older brother isn't THAT spoiled I just happen to be a soccer mom.
This little terrorist loves to play with his older brother's stuff when he's gone to school. http://t.co/1n0SaYuC
.@13tales Hahaha! Oh you made me laugh out high! (Allemansrätt)
The answer to that has to be yes. We swedes love spring. And we start hoping for it already in december ;) @watermusician
Lol. Not really. RT "@madhanra: @sweden http://t.co/WqqgJH6x Does this happen regularly in Sweden? :)"
Good morning from Sweden!
Goodnight people!
@magnusstubman if having the opportunity, why not? What makes you want to go visit a country?
@magnusstubman but that's about it..
@magnusstubman I think its beautiful. And unique.
@magnusstubman I think everyone should visit Skagen
@Ardeyargull Yes 3 times Paris Lyon and the Riviera. Hated Paris. loved the other two..
@IamCaterpillar no unfortunately not. But my dream is to at least learn the language.
You know you're putting me in a tricky position asking me what I think of your countries. I don't want to start a diplomatic war.
@MrFoghagen I was nominated by several of my followers. If you check my bio you'll find a link to more info about me.
I also loved Madrid, Krakow and Prague.
@TweetsNotTwits please post some photos if you can?
I've been very fortunate and travelled to over 30 countries. I must say that Istanbul was a love at first sight.
@chetouanea I don't agree with u. You can discipline a child without beating it up.And if you can't then you probably shouldn't be a parent.
This is my older brother tweeting RT "@Sugarshrink: @sweden @mrsan this is just outside my window. http://t.co/kbgqKyeL"
Stockholm is just breath taking. Especially summertime.
Yes my older brother @sugarshrink lives there. @MrSan
.@MrFoghagen I usually tweet as Cherin_awad
Stockholm. Beautiful Stockholm. One of the most beautiful cities in the world RT "@Megadethchic: Which part of @Sweden is your favorite?"
@Emitime I'm sorry. Truly sorry. And I'm pretty sure @visitSweden had no idea when they chose me.;)
The secret is I don't drink coffee. I hate it. It tastes bad, it looks bad and it smells bad.*preparing to be verbally slaughtered* @Emitime
@MissSpiderWeb cool!
.@LeonFender Haha you have to stop that. I'm rofl every time!
Oh come an! Sharing is caring, right?
Can we pretend Stevie Wonder is swedish?
It was many many years ago when I used to listen to music frequently. At that time I was all about S. Wonder.
@cataclysmicha I didn't get how it worked..
I am consistently avoiding all your questions about my favourite (swedish) music. It's not to be rude. I just don't have any answer.
I'm happy he did. @barsk started out like a colleague, became a friend and now more like a brother than anything else.
I remember I was extremely suspicious towards Twitter in the begging. @barsk spent months trying to convince me to start.
@LegoGubbe Haha!
@TNotorious I'm happy you liked it!
He said it comes from arabic "habibi" or as he said "havivi" meaning the "beloved" or "my love"@LegoGubbe
@hallneby I bet you did :) @dekaminska
Hello old friend, @LegoGubbe today I learned from one of my spanish speaking followers that your name has an arabic origin. Soo cool.
@hallneby no! Don't make her move exemption further away from me! @dekaminska
.@kexxcream it should be found on http://t.co/flyvIEWc
I was about to tell you about much happier things. The reason for me going to Stockholm was cuz I was invited to #aschbergs radio show
And its not legal in Sweden.
When words isn't enough you probably need to learn how to communicate. With your mouth not your fists.
Please don't interpret what I'm saying that I think grown people should start beating up people their own size ;)
I don't get it. Why show your physical strength and power over a child?
those of you that thinks parents are excused bcuz stressed and therefore lose control. Why don't they lose it at someone their own size?
So I know I'm extra sensitive. But for me its impossible to see and not do do anything
as a child I had kids around me that was physically abused. Not being able to help them cuz I was too scared has haunted me all my life.
Oh my Allah I'm boiling. I called the police to but they said its for the social services
I spoke to the parents but the mother just told me that I "saw wrong".
I called the social services but they had no possibility to come.
Im so angry I'm about to cry. Just saw a woman slap her little girl in the face at McDonald's Hötorget.
Remember the snow from this morning? All gone. http://t.co/USpngeAi
Alright, off to Stockholm now. I hope its just as sunny as in Uppsala.
@popkewitz 1,5 years to be split between the parents.
One of the absolute best things with Sweden. Everyone speaks english. @meeladavis
@meeladavis shame on you!
@slidingintoold that and learn from the differences. They can be blessings if we want them too.
@ScubaOkla you are a scuba diver? My best friend is too.:)
@ScubaOkla sure no problems
@msoares @Marthanna that's very sweet of you.-both!
My regular Twitter is @Cherin_awad however I will start a new account for english tweets. @meeladavis
@maria_eriksson wow I think that's like +500 followers since yesterday? Cool!
@Aussie__Chick Thanx! <3
According to @Devrimeriksson the other hijabi lawyer was first. She might be right. I don't mind being no 2. Or 200. The more the better.
@ScubaOkla the arabic food usually takes hours to cook..
@ScubaOkla Swedish food is most often very simple, few ingredients. Pure flavours.
@ScubaOkla oh food.. I must say its the palestinians mansaf. And all Swedish fish dishes.
@Lunkentussis that very kind. Thanx! did you try restarting your Twitter client?
@Konvention you are a true sweetheart.
Thanx for all your questions. Keep em comin! Doing my best to reply to all of them.
@majed_binsaleh barak allah fek. That's very kind of you.
@jorge_humberto million thanks dear Jorge. That's very kind of you.
@MsKatieKatieKay that's so sweet of you.
@oGz649 of course you can. I tweet on @cherin_awad but i'll open a new account for English tweets.
@israelubeda not now but I try to look it up later tonight.
With a open mind you'll see good in people you wouldn't have seen. Not cuz its not there. But cuz we are blinded by our own way of thinking
I don't consider it my task to judge anyone. I hate being judged myself. How can I have 2 standards?
@travisaholland check the feed. I get that question pretty often.
However since we are only, say 10 in best case 20 arabic speaking lawyers in Sweden I do have a lot of arab clients.
Asian, africans, Swedes muslims, jews, gay, black green and red. I do my job. People deserve good and engaged lawyers.
And no not all my clients are muslim. Ive been representing all kind of people.
When I left for maternity leave I had 270 open cases. so yes- I had a lot to do.
I had my first hearing only two weeks after starting my new job at the law firm. I was so nervous I was about to faint.
@PerKohler that wasn't a lawyer that was the social worker!
One of to hijabi lawyers. Sorry for not being clear. @coolbeansmabel
And of course, too many hours watching Ally McBeal @ArnoldsKr
Lol to be honest I always wanted to become a doctor. But I lacked few points...;) @ArnoldsKr
The horror. RT "@ahamrud: @sweden ... and then you open your mouth and talk "östgötska" :-)"
Absolutely. No doubt. @Johnssonskan
It's always the same. They kind of lean their head to the side. Put their hand on my shoulder. Try to look really kind.
And of course when I represent women victims of domestic violence they always think I'm the one they should feel sorry for.
There has been some comical, pretty embarrassing moments too. Especially at the migration board where they always assume I'm seeking asylum.
But most times its all positive reactions. I have to bear in mind that I was the first muslim hijabi lawyer in Sweden. There's only 2 of us.
@DrMuu in court you mean? Yes. Twice. One a jugderefused to believe I was a lawyer because of my hijab and once the representative from
And yes I go to court wearing my hijab (veil).
I work as a lawyer handling a lot of different cases. before my leave most of my cases was in the fields of family/migration/criminal law
Many of you are asking what I do for living. As I wrote in my presentation I'm on a maternity leave right now. When I'm not
Cherin or shirin as its pronounced is a persian name and means sweet or sweetness @Johnssonskan
@CoveRock66 Sounds like your heart is in good hands.;)
@ZuckerBaby lol your boyfriend is intelligent!
@ZuckerBaby no Sweden is completely insect free ;) I hate them too. Very much.
@Cunobaros Haha! Yes!
And no. The name she chooses isn't Mohammed. But it could've been.
So the poor girl's been lying to her greek friends making up a name..
It might please you greek people that my sisters name is Malak. Means angel in arabic. Not in greek though, ive heard.
Very interest how beautiful names in one language isn't all that beautiful in others.
Aouch! RT "@vitorgasparett: @sweden i'm not making fun of you or anything, but JFYI here in brazil, the name of your son means penis"
@Rogntudjuuu happy birthday to her!
@evilgordon @stickymitts that's so kind. Thank you both!
@meetsamer thank you Samer.
Yes. I live in uppsala. Going to Stockholm today. Takes me about 50 min. @daniluvsuall
@CowbellLHarris You made my day!
@HamidRParsa send me a pic!
My son Bilaal is counting the days to his birthday with his self made calendar. Only two days left! http://t.co/3KvhnXsF
@Tvittringar oh that's sweet. Thank you!
.@laurenmakhado1 so do I. Booth the name, the meaning and the historic person behind it. It's beautiful #Bilaal
@Blower12245 I think it is. Depends on where you are of course but in general it is.
@Tvittringar Yes ill be tweeting from this account all week. Follow me here!
@milbandstra thank you! :D
.@anders_e maybe...
@alf_ls well we'd probably do the same if we knew there would be a warm sunny beach 2hrs drive away..
@sweden_cul hahahaa! Wonderful!
@fabianbom it will probably melt away during the day and I'm not a big fan of slask..
@sweden_cul exactly!
@EllaPlupp thank you sweetheart.<3
@sweden_cul Good boy! :)
@LBustosBarbe sleep tight!
Sorry for confusing you with the name of my son. Just call him Mohammed.
@genkitten well yes. That's his middle name.
@sweden_cul :D my seat warmer is frequently used.
This is hilarious. And so true. RT "@ShitEgyptianSay: I was "gonna to" die but "thanks God"."
No more bed for me unfortunately. Going to Stockholm today. But first preparing my son Bilaal for school.
@Rav_Bunneh Omg. Now I'M jealous.
@LBustosBarbe you too Leo!
@Coffee_Sleeper good morning!
@Rav_Bunneh where do you live?
I know it will seem to you as if I'm born in thewrong country but when I see snow I just realise how warm and tempting my bed is.
Good morning! Its been snowing in Uppsala. Just woke up to this. http://t.co/Td7NRZR0
@hidup_sihat dont forget me in your duas
Bedtime. Goodnight!
@chetouanea Thanx that's very kind.
@michelehemery Thanx! <3
We have general guidelines. No abuses, racism and so on. Common sense. So basically green lights. @chetouanea
@fjellander tid text says exactly What I said? People nominate and visit sweden chooses. @ibnkafka @Zinoubus @Schlahbi @YasmineAN
@chetouanea yes, thank you.
@chetouanea that's Benyamin
I blame auto correct. I know how to spell.
Few days ago. Was to lazy to finnish the cleaning in the bathroom. Lucky me I had help. http://t.co/F1cYsIYK
@ibnkafka Yes a new swede every week. Before the one holding the account passed it over to a person of his choice. @Zinoubus @Schlahbi
I love it how you all got my Mohammed humor.
False alarm. Passport found. The other brother had taken both passports. And forgotten about it... no further comments.
Did we throw some eyes earlier today at my brothers going to Thailand? They are at the airport flight in 50 min 1 of them forgot passport
@internuts nope...
@Edie_Howe Yes!
Oh man. You really are a bunch of recycling fanatics all of you, aren't you?
@fabianbom i haven't fabian. It was a joke. I DO recycle
@israelubeda very efficient.
@SurvivalFirst :D I'm happy you're happy.
@Rodcarterppg thank you.
@SabrinaSpiher I did!
@CatherineDunn8 Thanx dear.
@araciukaitis Haha! At least not the one I put in the food..;)
@thedailyel that's hot! Or not...
.@slidingndiving not really but my kids are with their father so... you just have to stand me.
You you really demand photos of ALL my trash cans to believe that I DO recycle?
@robin_reala perfect!
Sunroot = Artichoke
.@robin_reala hmmm that's supposed to be the english word for jordärtskocka.. maybe some of the others can help us out?
Kidding again, here it is. http://t.co/Ok1TtP0H
Many of you are concerned about my safety. Don't worry. The batteries and fire alarm are now where they should be. http://t.co/IhiCnFix
@chchchawes ill do my best. However I think we are the most potatoe eating people in the world.
@chetouanea continue reading!
Everything should be raw when you put it in the tajine. Add few drops of olive oil and wait. Takes about 2-3h in the oven.
I used saffron, cumin, red pepper and salt. And the secret Swedish ingredient I added was a bit cream.
So the recipe to the tajine: chicken potatoes, carrots, onion, sunroots, and garlic. Season it with whatever you want. I used
@Michelle_ Thanx!
@smamat it took me about 2 hours, could have stayed in for another hour but my kids were hungry.
@StamfordTerry thank you Terry.
Today on my fathers birthday I pray he will be able to leave #syria as soon as possible and for safety and peace for the syrian people.
Today is my fathers birthday. It's not me supposed to make the wish but I still will.
@NotDeadJustYet I would love to. As long as you eat my food and stay away from my son. Deal?
@chetouanea ...and caring. Thanx!
@chetouanea Hahaha! You're cheeky!
Since I removed the batteries from the fire alarm I'm now back in the bragging business.
It's kind me difficult to make a tajine look nice on a photo, but here you go. http://t.co/3lGShw4s
@davidbrax Haha! I'm not sure I dare to. Let me taste it first...
With that said. I don't know anything about moroccan cooking.
The idea was to cook swedenized form of moroccan tajeen. However there is a MAX (swe hamburger bar) 2 min walk from my home.
.@MaliZomg Hahaha! I love it! More Mohammeds to the people! @cookiemonster82
@FastMacsTweet your type of people, you're good for my self esteem. :D
@MaliZomg that's alright, don't you think? ;) @cookiemonster82
Hahaha! RT "@cookiemonster82: Hey @Sweden, @MaliZomg can be your friend.... cos his first name is Mohammed. #FitsTheRequirementCriteria"
I was just about to brag about my cooking skills. Then the fire alarm went off. So im kinda keepin quiet.
@popkewitz hi!
@savoryexposure Thanx!
@SultanGiglio Did you mind me greeting you with salaam?
parental leave in Sweden is 240 days for each parent. They can give their days to the other parent but have to keep 60 days @barbekresla
@edenafterdeath Thanx! He really is, pure joy.
@FriederikeHell will do. @truckerlez
@henriquefb4 thank you, that's very kind. :D
@SultanGiglio Salaam alaykom!
They want to borrow my baby. I said they can if they buy me a ticket to go with them. http://t.co/FlWItkjF
Two of my brothers, lets call them Mohammed and Mohammed, are leaving for two weeks in Thailand today. #jealous
Two of brothers, lets call them Mohammed and Mohammed, are leaving for two weeks in Thailand today. #jealous
@chetouanea Hahaha!
@wildduck73 hopefully not the last!
@dstergiou Haha! I love cats!
@ScubaOkla good morning to you too!
@DiianMust Wa alaykom esalaam!
@israelubeda however the first Benyamin, the brother of the prophet Josef and son of Jakub figures in islamic texts too. Even if not by name
@israelubeda its not. It's a beautiful hebrew name and I got to hear a lot of not so nice words for choosing it..
I've figured you were from your name. I have only been to Algeria once. Summer 2004. @chetouanea
@chetouanea its becoming more and more spread. As I told you- my family is doing its share ;) Amin to your dua!
@chetouanea I think there is other ways of showing that. Better ways.
@dstergiou I'm sure there's a swedish gene in you...
I'm afraid I consider that way of thinking as an oppressed way of thinking. #myownviews @chetouanea
I choose the names I like and fits me and my values. I've two boys Bilaal and Benyamin. @chetouanea
@darraghdoyle unfortunately I didn't have much time to see much, I was there on meetings. But yes. I do have beautiful memories.
@jocke is helping me in my new role representing Sweden. RT "@jocke: Psst, @sweden First image of #royalbaby http://t.co/QpVZkUD3 ;)"
@richardksmith not my area what so ever. But Ive heard @Patrickpunktf is into that kind of stuff.
@dstergiou you're a swede aren't you? ;)
@eriksson_hans not really. The hijab is not only the headscarf itself but the complete way of dressing.
My mother was brought up under French secularism in Algeria. She didn't become practising muslim until her 40's @dosespressos
My father comes from I christian family but yes, today I think he's an atheist. @dosespressos
@truckerlez I'm having a dinner with @dekaminska and @petrajankov on Saturday evening. My place. You are welcome!
17 years ago since I was in Dublin.@darraghdoyle
Hello to all of you! Hey, make sure its an interesting meeting. I refuse to be bored! ;) @darraghdoyle
@richardksmith game's on ;)
@AndersBranden as I wrote earlier. Imagine @jocke as a woman put on a headscarf and you're almost there.
@Phil_Adams hello Phil! Thanx! I'll do My best.
@AndersBranden you need to restart/refresh your Twitter client /browser ! @jocke
Thanx. I love you for you being so kind telling me not just muslims lack sense of innovaton when it comes to names.
In Sweden each parent get 240 days paid. You allowed to give your days to the other parent but you must keep 60 yourself. @MimsyYamaguchi
@richardksmith she might be even better..
@davidpaulsson Wa alaykom esalaam! Thank you David!
@israelubeda I think I'm on a Twitter leave from my life. What a shame my kids needs food every now and then ;)
@fouadyoucefi How can I forget? I hope you're doing well. My salaams to your parents!
Before the one holding the account passed it on to the one of his choice. I'm the first one that was nominated! ;) yay! @diamond291
I graduated 2008 and decided to stay in Uppsala. I work at a law firm in Stockholm. But I'm now on a maternity leave.
Anyways I grew up in Linköping being the only muslim girl (with a headscarf) in my school. Left Linköping for Uppsala and law school
Seriously. This is so much fun. Am I really supposed to have a life too? While tweeting with you? Come an!
My sons (middle) name is Mohammed. My grandfather's name is Mohammed. Trust me, I wouldn't be surprised if future husband is a Mohammed too
You know the names thing a joke.But still not. My brothers name is Mohammed. My stepfathers name is Mohammed.My exhusbands name is Mohammed>
I started practicing Islam as a kid. It was extremely provocative in my family since my father and his part of the family are not muslims
Just kidding about the names.
My mother is from Algeria and father from Syria. I have six brothers and three sisters. All of them are called Mohammed.
Many of you are asking about my background. Briefly: im born in Sweden. Grew up in a city called Linköping.
Swedish, english, arabic =fluently. Sign language (swedish) and french = a bit more poorly @daniels_den
@GeekySwede million thanx!
I can see some of you already read the presentation on the website. Please don't tell the rest of swedes about my secret. They'll replace me
Those of you that still can't see me should try to restart your Twitter client. I've been said. I think you should take my previous advice.
Yes it is. I go to court wearing my headscarf. @NotaBeneNB
Just kidding. Twitter is messing with us. Hopefully you'll be able to se me in few hours
I'm getting reports some of you still see @jocke 's avatar. Just imagine him as a female. Put a hijab (headscarf) on that. Almost there!
There is a huge difference between swedish caviar and real fancy one. The thing we have here is cheap and stinky. And we love it. @RotteH
Sorry. This is the little caviar loving boy. He is cute but stinking. http://t.co/Y8bIE0oO
Presentation: I am a lawyer, mother of two boys (one of them just put Swedish caviar all over his face brb)
@thelittlepakeha hey Chris!