Khalid El Khatib
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Khalid El Khatib
@kmelkhat
Writer. Marketer. Palestinian heritage, Iowa roots, New York energy.
- My mom’s annual “home for the holidays” email to me and my siblings just dropped. An incredibly thorough, detail-rich look ahead at how it’s possible for me to gain 15 lbs in one week.
- Me, in six weeks, talking about the plant in my living room.
00:00 - It’s illegal to be gay in 73 countries. You can be fired for being LGBTQ in 26 states. 46% of US workers are closeted at work; 76% of workers globally. Trans POC are being murdered every month; young queer people are dying by suicide. But get those Pride clicks, @TheAtlantic!
- I love baking in the toaster oven because I can make the perfect serving size for someone who lives alone: six cookies.
- A young man sitting on the subway is making small talk with whoever sits next to him, complimenting their clothes, etc. I’ve never seen New Yorkers so taken aback. I can’t look away. He HAS to be from the Midwest.
- Biden? Out. Group chats? Crazy. Future? Uncertain. Me?
00:00 - It’s very funny, very heartwarming, and a little insane that an email my mom has been sending me and my sisters for 10+ Christmases is now hotly anticipated by countless strangers. Anyways, here are some highlights from this year’s itinerary!!
- Me wandering around my mom’s house after eating a 5,000 calorie dinner.
- Very grateful that the nation’s businesses and schools are closed to celebrate this historic milestone.21 years ago today, Kelly Clarkson won the first season of 'American Idol.'
- Replying to @kmelkhatThis is taking off; my mom will be thrilled. I should note I cut off the part of the email where she asks if she should make a "butter board" and for us to vote on homemade Snickers, blueberry or raspberry cheesecake on Christmas. Nothing to promote - just have a Happy Holidays!
