Red is my current favorite

"Love" is in the air

The time I realized I'm back to life

What's more "crucially" needed this time of the year? those wayferers of course. Is it navy or black? I'm kind of very sleeping deprived to focus.

I came back from my short break spent with my extended family. I lost my beloved glasses while being too busy checking my tan and scrubbing the effect of work stress and ugliness. I feel super refreshed for now, yet I feel like I went away for 10 years from my daily routine. I kind off also blame the BB hype, where I rarely check anything online other than movie sessions at the cinema.

This break also marks the progress on how I'm following the new plan for my life. The story goes back to that particular morning.

I was driving to work with my usual "Sout Al Khaleej" on the radio. The representer pointed out a study conducted at a university for a several years on two groups of people. The study concluded that those who buy "memories" with their money, turned out to be happier than those who spent their money buying things they used for a period of time i.e "clothes, jewelry, etc". That simple equation lift me completely startled for the fact that it never occured to me, the best memories I have required so little money or nothing.

Try closing your eyes and focus on the first memory that comes into your mind. It might be a laughter with a friend while cruising the car with a nice music on the background. It might be a hug you shared with a person out of bursting moment of emotions. Or it might be an ice cream scope that goes into your mouth in a very hot summer. So so many memories we could recall, none could be recalled for splurge of money. Well, the experience itself could be remembered but not the actual purchase.

So after the new revolutionary understanding of life "lol that's what I have been calling it these days", I decided to make it clear to everyone that I want to spend my break recording as much memories as I can.

Result: totally unforgettable trip. Unstopped laughters with my cousins and aunts. All nighters eating nothing but baskin robin's chocolate mousse scoped into mini cones. Stealing every moment of the day to hug my grandma and tell her how much I adore her. I even had moments where I sat just looking at her, feeding my eyes of her beautiful face. A face, I can't promise to see for years to come. A smell of oud mixed with whifs of powdery roses. And a voice that enchanted: Layla 7abeebat qalbiii everytime I passed.

Memories of travel could make up almost 70% of our bank of memories. Our 5 senses work its best when we travel. We smell, taste, listen, touch and see new things. Things that would change our way of thinking and build our life. And even if we didn't travel, opening ourselves to the opportunity of trying new things is enough.

Ain't no boundries to what a person can do.

BB "thought"

" A person who doesn't love you at your worse, doesn't deserve you at your best"


P.s I love meaningful Blackberry broadcasts :)
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The 50 Degrees Summer

Tennis

Photography

Gym

Swimming classes

Reading

Hot chocolate on daily basis *I had to break the rule*

DVD's marathon

Just a few notes from my July/August to do list. Getting back on shape physcially and intellecually would be the perfect summer plan for me.

A lot has happened in my life lately, big big changes. El7amdellah very good ones especially work wise. And I know I haven't been updating like before, sorry for that my dearest readers.

Every once in a while we pass around this phase where boredom is all around the place. Suddenly everything seem dull and blah. I knew that phase is approaching me anytime soon, so I rushed into making lists and filling out my soon to be very empty scheduale. Knowing my friends are also traveling and leaving me alone made it worse.

Wish you all a happy tan-full summer

Around the House in a Weekend

Ma nesainah

Ma nesainah

Roo7o goloola tarana ma nesainah 

A song being stuck in my head for the whole lazy weekend. Mom would occasionally sing it with me, especially when we were all gathered around the pool dangling our legs to enjoy a little cool from this killing heat. A pesto chicken sandwich in one hand, and an i-pod in the other. 

I haven't been to much lately, work home work. And yes, my university graduation. It passed so fast that it took me two days to realize, oh hey the ceremony happened for real. 

Also the fact that I finally wrapped up Sienfeld finale with a few tears knowing how much the 9 seasons accompanied me on the most needed time. 

Looking forward for a new day tomorrow? naah 

p.s I miss my blog 

Dolce vita

When it's planned, a second ago

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when calories don't count anymore

Makes Your Day

Food enjoyed at the most random places with Great Friends. It's makes my day :)
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Wisdom of The Day

Received this as a forward, it really enlightened me :)

All problems are illusion created by the mind. Read it again and let it sink in you.
The mind lives on thoughts. The more you think, the more you feed your mind. That's why human beings love puzzles. Puzzles mean, for the mind, a problem that needs solving; something to think about. The more complicated they are, the more exciting, because it requires more thinking.
Whenever we are faced with a conflict, the mind immediately labels it as a "Problem" so it can start thinking about it and find a solution for it. But thinking creates more conflict and leads to more suffering.
Try this: close your eyes and take a deep breath. Imagine you have no Past nor Future for a moment. Then ask yourself, "What problems do I have right now?". Not yesterday, not tomorrow, but right at this very moment; right Now. How do you feel?
You'll find that when you put your attention in the Present Moment, you have no problems at all. Problems, like thoughts, can only exist in the past or future; but never in the present moment. Problems imply Time; and the Present Moment is Timeless!
The past & future exist only in your mind. The Now is the only true moment. When you are Present at this moment, your mind ceases thinking, and you start feeling the joy & bliss of life. When you live in the Now, you become alive. When you live in the Now, you become one with the universe.
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I learn(t) this and that from You

Collective thoughts from those who matter the most:

· Sing a song, they will continue the rest. Being nice
· Those who listen to you all the time might have more important things to say. Selfless
· Give and never take in return. Awaiting for the reward from his mighty
· Sending their busy life into a snooze and enjoying what was missed. Power of Hope for past life to return
· Smile at life, although it has been unfair for while. optimistic

:)

Jubran Khalil Jubran Once said:

البعض نحبهم

لكن لا نقترب منهم...

فهم في البعد أحلى وهم في البعد أرقى ....

وهم في البعد أغلى

والبعض نحبهم

ونسعى كي نقترب منهم

ونتقاسم تفاصيل الحياة معهم

ويؤلمنا الابتعاد عنهم

ويصعب علينا تصور الحياة حين تخلو منهم

والبعض نحبهم

ونتمنى أن نعيش حكاية جميله معهم

ونفتعل الصدف لكي نلتقي بهم

ونختلق الأسباب كي نراهم

ونعيش في الخيال أكثر من الواقع معهم

والبعض نحبهم

لكن بيننا وبين أنفسنا فقط

فنصمت برغم الم الصمت فلا نجاهر بحبهم

حتى لهم لان العوائق كثيرة والعواقب مخيفه

ومن الأفضل لنا ولهم أن تبقى الأبواب بيننا وبينهم مغلقه..

والبعض نحبهم

فنملأ الأرض بحبهم

ونحدث الدنيا عنهم

ونثرثر بهم في كل الأوقات

ونحتاج إلى وجودهم

..كالماء ..والهواء

ونختنق في غيابهم أو الابتعاد عنهم

والبعض نحبهم

لأننا لا نجد سواهم

وحاجتنا إلى الحب تدفعنا نحوهم

فالأيام تمضي والعمر ينقضي

والزمن لا يقف

ويرعبنا بأن نبقى بلا رفيق

والبعض نحبهم

لان مثلهم لا يستحق سوى الحب

ولا نملك أمامهم سوى أن نحب

فنتعلم منهم أشياء جميله ونرمم معهم أشياء كثيرة

ونعيد طلاء الحياة من جديد

ونسعى صادقين كي نمنحهم بعض السعادة

والبعض نحبهم

لكننا لا نجد صدى لهذا الحب في قلوبهــم

فننهار و ننكسر و نتخبط في حكايات فاشلة

فلا نكرههم ولا ننساهم ولا نحب سواهم

ونعود نبكيهم بعد كل محاوله فاشلة

.. والبعض نحبهم ..

.. ويبقى فقط أن يحبوننا

.. مثلما نحبهم

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Beetlie

Certain things feel so special to grow older of and decide to change. Behold on memories associated with your favorite things. Because there will always be a replacement to everything tangible.

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Smile

"A curve that sets everything straight"

Here's for a distant family, whom once they reunite, there is nothing in the world worth grieving over. The birthday parties planned in minutes, a lunch fiesta at the most random places and 30 year olds enjoying their time at the playground as much as those 5 year olds.

And they say, there is a secret for happiness. It's Family, Family and .... Family

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Pink Moments

It's been a long long time since I was engaged in conversation where I was the topic of discussion. Who am I? What are my family like? Who are my best friends? The place I'm here, would it take me to the place I want to be years from now?

Opportunities come in every unexpected way. They say Allah brings people out of nowhere to help you. And it sure happened to me. Yesterday was my first mentor meeting, and all I was thinking: THANK YOU ALLAH.

Everyday I'm blessed to think of all the great people we are surrounded with. Even those who exist every morning ping-ing to wake up then continue with their lives. I'm lucky!

Picture-wise, Tiara restaurant at the Marina Mall, is highly recommended for those who fancy well fancy food. And the view is just picturesque, I kept murmuring: I feel on top of the world.


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Abbaih

Ma7na wa9leen mkan elyoum. Have any of you AD-ians noticed the traffic these past two days?
I wonder what's going on. I better install a tv in the car and watch Friends.

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At the Playground

Reliving our childhood. Couldn't believe it has been that long.

Love you my brothers. May Allah bless us with love, care and support as long as we shall live.
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Your Image

That could be the only portrait I have of myself. And it's a funny cartoon drawing I did in Florida. Remi the artist allah yhadah did a great job on bringing out my flows. However, every time I look at the drawing, I just smile. A smile better than the MonaLisa smile.

Embrace yourself,
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What's Your Muse?

What gets you inspired! Something you look at and you suddenly go: AHA!!

In any sorta way, let it be science, fashion, business, beauty. Whatever is your interest or profession.

I'm challenged to come up with an idea that has to change/add value to the company. Except, I don't know where to start and what usually triggers new ideas.

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Catching up

A refreshing get together, a needed one for sure :)

And today, a blah morning. It's sunday after all. No matter how much you have fun on the weekend. Sunday got to be boring.
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Proud of marry me marc

9a7 lsanich ;) your SO right. Loved the fashion twist slash wisdom.

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Sekka 6aweela

Ya mu3een ely 3ainh ma tnam :)

Allay. Couldn't love sout el khaleej Fm more than NOW.
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Catching Up

"Don't be too offended by someone who is openly Rude, because they might be that way for the nicest of reasons"

Who knew watching Desperate Housewives could be that inspiring. I have spent yesterday's doing nothing except for lounging around the house, reading Outlier and catching up on my favorite TV shows. Oh and I cooked too, my pasta with marinara/white sauce turned out to be delightful. I'm proud of myself.

I'm done with May-to-do list, joining a gym is my top priority. Will see how that go =)

Advice of the Day

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Time to Reflect

Enough with the wake up calls, the dreadful mornings, the corrosive talking, the toxic atmosphere. I want a break!

That's it. My "light bulb" moment during a training I had today. I have let a minor situation get to me so bad, that it made me emotionally ill, physically disturbed. Is it all worth it? Absolutely not. Tell that to yourself LuLu. It always starts like this, something very easy to identify, way hard to solve.

All I needed was a break of all of this. A time I could sit calmly and just stare at nothing. Thank god for my Joody. A friend who will come to you even if you were in Antarctica. We drove around with A7lam's new CD blasting off the speakers and we laughed so much at our "Luck"
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The Beauty of our Life

Is that we are all different. In all sort of ways possible. It's not our finger prints which are unique. It's us as a whole. And what's more amazing that god created us to be adaptable, influencing and open to everything new. Though it's hard to match two extreme people together, but it's useful to challenge ourselves. Yes Its indeed a challenge.

P.s having your head massaged while listening to Westlife singing " I have a dream" is very inspiring. Lol it could be one of the reasons I chose this salon: their music selection.

Here's for a day filllled with dusted chocolate covered almonds.
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Not Expected At All

We grow up learning from our parents. They teach us how to eat, talk, dress up and well behave. What about our beliefs! what is right and what is wrong! how to accept people regardless of their preferences.

Sadly, I realized no matter how parents teach their children all the life-matters, they neglect to teach them how to accept others religiously & socially. And we often see people bluntly throwing judgments and stereotypes at others. Not because they know anything, because they grow up knowing that their parents make the same judgments toward others.

"Open Mindedness" means all the aspects in life. No just accepting what we "prefer" to think is right, and hating what others consider "wrong". I wish if people could make their own judgment and read more books about those certain matters.

The Ladder of Success

Bestie and I started reading Outlier by Malcom Gladwell. Her coming up with the idea to start reading to open up our minds is truthfully why I consider myself the luckiest to be around such fun, amazing and intellectual person. We do need to get out of our life bubble. The same old stuff. Work, shopping, eating out and sleeping.

Outlier draws the attention toward the story of success. While reading it, a sentence caught my eyes: "embrace the struggle". It sums up my current situation. I hope this book teaches me one or two lessons about life, for sure to learn never expect everything is come easy and quickly.

Happy weekends everyone :) a day filled with family, cooking, reading and basically anything other than work and wejaa3 el rass.
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Comfort Food, anyone?

Freshly salted french fries

Mint chocolate chip ice cream

Gummy bears

Pasta with exxxtra creamy sauce

Over indulging in pizza slices



Yes, what's pain when food is this good :)



What's your comfort food SOS?

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After a hectic {boring} day

Doing what we Love the most. Getting pampered. The Cola jellies are essential too. A dose of sugar to keep me going for the rest of the night :)

I went to spinnyes for salmon sandwich necessities, that's when I met Muhammad. One of spinnyes signature people who have been working for over 15 years. Muhammad is as sweet as that cola candy. I haven't seen him since 6 months. That's when I started working, so I told him & he went ecstatic. He even offered me golden advises to excel at work. How sweet. It is indeed very rare to find such humble and genuine people who really consider you as special.

He for sure lifted my mood with his words.
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Tasty Salmon

Ingredients:


-Harry's American whole wheat bread

-Two slices of smoked salmon

- Waitrose davidstow cheddar cheese

-Iceberg lettuce

-A spoon of capers

-Lemon juice, black pepper and salt *optional*


Assemble everything into the bread, cut in half and enjooyyyy. The best healthy choice anytime of the day

p.s u can use any kind of bread and cheese, I just loved those because of the great taste :)

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I'm Sick Of

• Living according to their moods. A day they are happy, we are safe. A day they are angry, we're doomed.
• Washing my car at night, to find it in the morning burried under the sand storm
• No healthy choices at the movies. If only there is a low-everything Nachos. Or is that what makes it so special :D
• My impulsive purchases
• My missed up sleeping pattern
• HER
• Me giving up on myself so easily =(

Wisho ba3d!

A weekend to remember

I love Dubai & I love bestie Salama the most.

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Room 3701

I'm sitting on this desk, gazing out of the window which overlooks the bustling Sheikh Zayed road from the 37th floor. It's very dark and cold and silent in here. The only sound I hear is my lil sis occasional snoring and cars speeding. Very scary feeling.

I just came back from the most old fashioned wedding ever. Or what I called "Rustic" :P I don't know for a quite a reason I didn't like the guests, it sounded like they were forced to come, forced to dress nice and just sit and stare at others. What happened to the happiness and joy these days!!

Anyway. I had enough fun with my bestie that makes up for that wedding. So doesn't really matter.

"You" ba3d 3imrn 6weeel?

What do you see yourself after 5 years?

A question we have been asked zillion times, whether in job interviews, friends gatherings or even our parents.

My answer! It's illustrated in this pic by well who else than gorgeous Jessica Alba and her Cutie pie. I have this new formed dose of motherhood eagerness that is indescribable in any words.


We all know it's not easy, it's a HUGE responsibility and it's plain tiring. But I grew up where I saw real examples of people being married for over 30 years and they were deprived from the blessing of children and you know what! not money nor social status nor any single thing in the world could replace the sorrow on their eyes when they see newlyweds with tiny children in their arms.

There was this comment I heard and it kept ringing in my head for so long "I don't even have anyone who will offer me a sip of water when I grow older" I'm bad in translation, but the Arabic comment was soooo powerful that I remember like it happened a second ago. Sub7an Allah.

In every age phase, we wish for different things. Like back in University I was known for wishing to be a CEO for a company with an Office facing the beach. In school, I wanted to be a dentist, years years earlier I prayed for god to let win a million dollars :P that was the sum of my after five years wishes. But now I think completely different! all these things doesn't really matter because it was all pure materialistic. It didn't occur to me money and fame will vanish in a blink of an eye. But building a family and spending your life making sure you're paving the way for a whole generation to come, that's gigantic.

Let's be clear here, I still have an endless wish list. And I just splurged on that long awaited Tiffany & Co Gold Cuff =)

But there are hidden wishes that you just feel like it overpowers you and makes your existence in this life worth every second. The key for not regretting your wishes?

Please wish right, do the right decision and think through everything. That's when besties comes in handy. A7bhm.

At the end of the day, we can only say As Rashid Al Majed says:
"يا زين خل الأمور اتصير عفوية"

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Quickies:

Salama: I *HEART* You.
Mahra: I appreciate you "slapping" me back to reality.
Shwai5, joody & Little Bully: Listening to 3ala el Bal with your picture on the background at Lil.B's birthday :( ayyam lait.ha et3oood.
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Photo credit: www.justjared.com

Thought of the day

I have been going on and on about this comment for a while now. Many issues piled up over my head and after I confessed it to one of my friends she answered calmly: “well my dearest, seems to me 2009 ain’t your year”

It kept me wondering how awful it sounded! I know for a fact I welcomed this year with a bad accident that made me abandon my beloved hobby, a mother-daughter non ending arguments for no apparent reasons and well work! Enough said. But yet I never felt like this ain’t my year although honestly I don’t like the number 9.

Have you had this thought about a Certain year?

Lesson of the Day

Sometimes one Con will outweigh all their Pros

Make them Happy

Yesterday was my first official photography project. A low-publicity event for the orphan kids organized by my company. I was asked to cover the event, however I thought it would be nicer if I offered the kids a portrait of themselves as memory of this day.

If only one thing I noticed in all the photos I have taken. And it really brought tears to my eyes just to notice it was that non of the kids felt the urge to smile at my camera. They just never felt like smiling. It took me a hard time to imitate a smile and my failed attempts to : Say Cheeese please say cheeese! to finally see a smirk over their faces.

And even those who managed to smile, had this sad look in their eyes that was very obvious. I wanted to post one of my favorite shoots but I promised to keep it confidential.

Please my friends. Help others as much as you could.

Ti amo

"sigh"

Andrea oh Andrea.

Let's skip the part where I drove for one hour to get into the concert where it usually takes 2 minutes. Two pills of Advil to curb the migraine attack that was about to hit. Noor & I raced our steps to get into the best seating. And wow we sat on the verrry last seats at the back of the outdoors arena. The view was panoramic. The beautiful emirates palace on our right, palm trees all around us barely standing in front of the super cold wind. And Of course Andrea enchanting on a stage built literally two steps from the sea. It was Out of this Simple world. I never loved Italy as much as yesterday.

Yes. I'm Still Here

Affa! my favorite month of the year passed so darn fast. Lel2asaf =(

I'd rather not say it was a So-So month, the good days "outperformed" the bad ones ( lol I had to use that word, I learned it ams at work)

My birthday is crowned on top of my highlight list. One word: Perfect. More than Perfect. Lovely, full of friends, family, laughter & oh yeah Surprises.

Today is Andrea Bocelli's concert. My one and only Italian affair lol. I just remember how many times I approached those local bands at hotels and restaurants to play "It's time to say goodbye". It triggered my tears in 5 seconds. I loved that song, I memorized it by heart even though I didn't understand one word. Today I'm hearing it live.


Wish you all a happy fun weekend

Great Start

What are Birthdays without great mornings. Accompanied with a bowl of Cheerios and friends. The happiness has filled me since yesterday with those endless lovely msgs I got. Let's just say 90% of them contained the word: Prince Charming & McDreamy ;) well who can't smile at that.

Also, I got even happier when fate took its charm and made my cousin/Bestie "Z" deliver a beauuuuutifull chubby baby boy yesterday. I warned her to wait until my birthday lol how shallow. By the way, she's the same person who had cravings over Chips Oman while she was pregnant.

And Oh the dreams I had yesterday couldn't be more perfect. Kinda so far of coming true, but still, I woke up with an ear to ear S M I L E

Gotta jump into that hot bubbly bath now and get ready for the girlie outdoors lunch today, Yaay.

Happy Birthday Pisces-ians. We Rock & We Roll =D

Dusty Page

Tshirt painting at The Walk

Beach-ing
Fiesta Chips makes everything feels like hOllaaaa Feistaaa

My photographs showcased at work =)

Movies tiiiiime babe. Marley & Me: Highly Recommended

9.30

9.31

9.45

9:50

I give up! thinking of a nice update here at work is useless. Such a gloomy place today. And what's with those continues weird dreams I keep dreaming. One day I woke over cloud #9. And Today it was such a freaky dream. Anyway it might be part of me adjusting to working life again. Oh Have any of you done something fun this holiday?

I spent mine between Dubai & Ras Al Khaimah. I started enjoying the latter more than I thought I will. Certain memories from all the childhood summers I spent keep popping up, and at one point I would be like "Hey does that Bakery Van still comes to the house!
They used to sell the Yummiest muffins & Za'atar mana2eeesh close to grannies house.

We used to play in the massive yard in front with my usual hang out: My bro & cousin Ali. We built our own houses out of junk, we lit tiny fires and buried ourselves in the chilly sand counting the star in a very clear night. These fairytales would be suddenly ruined by uncle Salman. The ultimate discipline commando in the family :P Drink Milk, Eat Veggies, wear shoes outside, Stay 10 meters away from the TV, don't run.. and the list goes on.

There was this time when I was in grade 6 practicing my Karate moves in front of Ali. I wanted him to feel jealous because of my Orange belt lol. Baaam, I guess he was too jealous to hit me right on my lip and it started bleeding a little. I forgot all about holding it up and staying focused and kept on crying. 6ab3an Ali never forgets that day and he keeps on reminding me about it. I wonder if I scared him by telling Uncle Salman.

Although we are not the same 10 years old kids anymore. But when the time comes, we can be that no matter when or where.

I might sound like a person who lives heavily on the past. But I learned that as much as I remind myself that those days were good, it makes me positive that the future will be even better.

P.S I'm turning 22 in few days. Is it a YAY or NAY age!!

Long way to be Happy

A mouth stuffed with biscuits dipped into Vanilla tea & streams of happy tears while watching SATC movie for the second time in a row. How fabulous.

I'm kissing the most relaxing/Peaceful three weeks of my 2009 a goodbye. Back to work on Sunday. So not YAY :P

Tagged: Random Me

Thanx Maitha* for the tag, you a are the first my dearest *Blow ya a kiss*

1. Link to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.
5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up


1. Well they say the first sentence of everything is the hardest. Let's skip it to the second & see if I recall something at the end, shall we ?

2. I'm a very very classic person. It is my dream to live in the 80's & 70's. Not the American one , no the Kuwaitie :P I love all the old musalsalat, I love their accent, their clothes & yeah their furniture * velvet sofas & the famous brown curtain um Warda*. I'm soooo fascinated by Khaligie oldies music as well. From Abdulkareem, to Abdu & Abu Baker Salim, I adore them all *'3baaaarrrrr*

3. I love gooogling everying. So it didn't come as a surprise for me to work as a development analyst. I get to google everything for the whole day. Today for instance I googled Disney Tokyo, Plaza Athenee & how to make the perfect summer Lemonade

4. I have the most familiar face on earth lol. I never met a person who didn't tell me you reminded me of other person they know.

5. When I was a lil kid, I was beaten down by my older brother on daily basis - owwwwiiii - think purple bruises over my face & teary eyes pictures. As we grew up, we came to realize as much as we hated each other, it got replaced by this indescribable love & resssspectt. Love Ya Barhooomiiiii

6. I love singing throughout the day, poor family & Salama. mallaw mn 9oooti ely magoool '3air enh kanareeee :P

I Tag:

The Sartorialist - Yeah Right :P
Elyy weddah ejaweb 7ayyah allah

Happy Valentine's

Regardless of your heart status. Here's for a beautiful Saturday :)

And to all the single ones out there : Hope you fall madly in love, same time next year.

I love Ya

An Eye Opener

" You don't realize how precious the things you have until you lose them"

Have you ever seen that Friends episode when Ross thinks he was gun Shot while he was riding the police car? where he suddenly understand the meaning of life & sees everything differently.

urrrgh I hate to admit it, but Yes I miss work. I miss me constantly trying to impress them & juggle between my social life & them. I was depressed after uni grad, I became more depressed when I started working. And now it's been a week I'm resting at home after getting into an accident and I keep thinking of the amount of good work I would have been able to present if I was at work. It's really weird for a split second mis-happening, everything just stop. And it stopped for a reason, to show me that I had no right to be upset over going to work everyday and ironically learn something g new.

I even realized that those who you least expect a good deed from, turn out to be the one who stand up for you and help you adjust to that sudden change.

And you know what, I learned that no matter how old you become, your parents will never fail to parent you all over again. Feed you, change your clothes & make you awful-tasting-drinks for your pain to go away.

Here's to everyone who was there for me through it all. You all know yourselves & I'm grateful for this eye opener. It showed me what a real gem you are.

Thinking

Ah I'm in the mood for a beach, a totally empty beach & Abdu's voice echoing 3ala el bal. Perhaps My hair left open for the breeze to play with it

Thanks god for the sweeeeetest dream today. I so longed for that

L

Is it really a type of nostalgia that I remember very tiny details happened a year ago, or that is just a plain mental disorder of Not wanting to let go of these nice memories. And how can I not remember when I'm typing this post while listening to my favorite heart-moving song: Ra3ni by Abdullkareem Abdul Qader.

And speaking of mind reading, lol I mean off topic. I woke up today talking about Bahrain and wishing to go back one more time. Hours later, my brother said out of the blue: "Layla sho rayech we go to Bahrain for the weekend" oh my, I hope he holds that thought till we actually go there. This time I'll make sure to:

• More & more mattay
• Have dinner at Monsoon
• Walk through Moda Mall properly
  
• Get one of these exquesite pearl creations at Al Mahmoud
  
• Al Hawaj perfume shopping & Jashanmall in the morning

I Wish to

• get well soon
  
• bring more joy to my less fortunate family members
• find an alternative to that hobby
• meet prince charming ASAP
  
• eat healthy
• make the yummiest pancakes for Salama
• redecorate the house
• get a BB & the whole photography equipment I've been postponing forever
• finish watching Seinfeld, I know I took so long my friend ;)
  
• Go out with my cousin more often
• remember thanking god for everything
  
• Be Happy x100000

AHA Moment: I realized my wishes are sort of things that need a push, going that extra mile of thinking, it's not so hard to make it actually happen minus the prince charming part obviously lol

We *Heart* Marami

It's the newest eddition to the fashion industry. A girls' new BBF I must say. Why not! when Marami is promised to house high-end accossries we've been thriving to have in the country. From Lara Bohanic ahmaazing bracelets to Bando cutest head bands and even Carrie's infamous Eiffel tower clutch.

Until they open their first store at the giant The Dubai Mall , be the first to have a sneak peak at their collection on their facebook group Marami Online. They accept orders online too :D

Here's their FB description:

"Marami is a new high-end accessories concept bringing you the latest trends from all over the world including Dubai, Lebanon, Paris, London, New York, all the way to LA.

Marami believes in complementing your style with accessories be they jewelry, handbags, hair accessories, or scarves. We at Marami are dedicated to bringing you the jewels of brands that are hidden all over the world.

Opening soon at The Dubai Mall. Marami Online is pleased to provide you with online shopping service through facebook, to be shipped wherever you are in the world. We appreciate your patience as we update our Group with the details and pricing of our accessories.To order please send us an email at:

marami@symphony.uk.com"

Excited :D

The Food Post 101

For someone who considers "Grocery Shopping" a meaning to fill a Void. I lovelove food. And Since I do enjoy exploring new menus and places, I will recommend my favorite finds from time to time :)

My newest Obsession?

IL Cafe Di Roma's Thick Italian Style hot chocolate. Oh My! especially enjoyed with great laughters, sound of rain drops slightly hitting the windows and probably with the Saudi dudes chit chatting in the distance & at some point raising their voices saying " ya5eeee wish lena bl Zawaaaj" LOL

Fab-ruary

For those born in February. Happy Birthday daydreamers :) and my very early special birthday wishes goes to Mzmz. The only person I keep forgetting her birthday lel2asaf. Not this Year ma friend :D

Weekend 23.1.2009

And it died!

My precious 4 years old laptop :P all my pictures, my vedios, my university documents and most of all my wishlist folder. all gone. I came back from dubai excited to transfer all the beautifull picutres I have taken in the days I spent there. Unfortunatly, the screen read "Fan error" and it got shut down. Ya Allaaaah!

I was sooooo in the mood to post. But anyway Dad will take it to E3jaz, who is ism 3ala musamma, a pakistani computers genious. I just want to retrieve everything and throw it away.

This weekend I realized that if you go with the flow, stop planning every single second, the outcome is far more exciting than following anything else. I wasn't even sure i'm going , or even spending the night there.
All I know, everything happened for a reason.

I was blessed to spend the best of the best times with the bestest bestie in the whole world :D loool yeppp that's Salama.

Indulging in the yummiest pancakes outdoors, the freeezzing wind @the beach, and cruising The Walk with "ya 7a'6 3aink" blasting off the speakers. I loved every second of those two days. I enjoyed it so much that coming back to Abu Dhabi felt like a huuuuge burden over my heart.

I drove to work today with my tears all over my face. I don't know what was I sad for! because y3zz 3alay to leave all that fun behind, or because I get to see my bestie once a month or that I feel I grew up so fast and I've yet to get used to working life.

excuse me someone is having an early age crisis :P

Quickies:

A Journal Entry: WOW I got an award for my nonsence lol, thank you soooo much
Phenomenal Zabi: Happy Birthday domestic goddess :D
Noor: Good luck with the upcoming two months, now you have a stronger reason to hate our subways lunch
Salama: I don't care if it ruins ur tiny gamboo3a :P I'm hugging you foreverrrrrr. Lots of Looove

Singing under the rain

Yesterday was one of the most beautifull days I witnessed in the city. The chilled weather, the deep blue sky, the tiny rain ponds formed in the street that I sadly admit it ruined my beloved ferragamo ballerinas. And the fact that I got a new Ipod car transmitter added a romantic touch to the whole atomsphere, think Abdullmajeed enchanting 7baybna.

The Hardest thing is when

You cry over the shoulders of the person who made you cry in the first place.

El Hawa Shargee

o ana galbe haweee el shargeya *Hearts*

I want to Sleeeep, I want to eat, I want to see the people I said goodbye to 8 hours ago.

I spent the weekened in KSA, shargeya to be exact,

Evey single time I go there, I come back feeling extreeeeemly depressed and lonely. Laih?

- I get to meet new people whom I bound with very fast then Bam I should say goodbye and return to my life *Winks*
- I love how I'm apprecaited there
- How everyone thinks I'm soooo gorgoues and different <<>
- Granny lives here and that's enough for me to consider KSA my home
- The life here in the UAE changed to be more individualist which I hate so much
- Their Food is ahmaaaazzzzzing

Pause ......

I'm at work now and I felt like I should let it out here. Promise with Pixx to come.

I chose

Life is beautifull when You want to see it that way.

Help moi

WOHO, one of the directors at my work recognised my photographs and asked me if I could display my favorite work at a staff meeting at the end of this month. Appearanlty, every single employee will be coming to this meeting. I'm kinda confused for what to choose to be showcased! I don't even think my photographs are that good to be displayed LOL. please help me my friends, if you have seen a picture that you absolutly loved loved in my blog and you think it's worth displaying infront of 1000 employee please let me know ASAP

Who knows it might be my chance to el njoomeyah :P

Weekend 2009

Not enough Whipped Cream ?


I never looked forward to weekends as much as I did this time. For the past couple of weeks, things weren't going great at work. Yes! problems and disputes are bound to happen with new people.
However I'm trying to think Positive and the "Let Go" technique by Marshal Goldsmith is working good with me.

Home became more of the place where my heart wants to be every time I feel mistreated at work. And Marina Mall became the place where I burn my credit card to feel slightly happier.

Today morning, I woke up energized! went to practice my new hobby then came back to watch David Letterman show while making me Hallomi Cheese sandwich grilled to Perfection.

Want the recipe? Suuuuure

Ingredients:
- Slices of Halloomi cheese, soaked in water to get rid of excessive salt
- Cucumber
- Fresh Basil
- Sun Dried Tomato/ cut horizontally
- Tbs Pesto sauce *Optional*

Stuff all these ingredients into ur fave bread & toast it until cheese is melted. Enjoy it along with Chilllled Snapple fruit punch :D


Quickies:
- Mabrook Class of 2009. Finally, you did it :D
- Abeer & Hallah, You are both my mama bears

The 100th: Great Time Flies By

In every year end, we come to celebrate the best moments we have encountered during those 365 days. The days we were blessed to live through, to share what we have and hope for the blessing to continue.

Since this is my 100th post, I decided to remind myself that after 10-15 years, I will go back and say: But you know the year 2008 was so different!

By far, this year was a big roller coaster of events that dramatically changed my life. Made me literally grow up & tickle that spot in my heart that has been long enough snoozing:

• Starting from January with the bestestestest trip I was luckily to be part of. Lesson learned: Travel with your friends as much as you could. No matter how cool and fun are your parents, your friends are triple that fun. Especially when you fly 15 hours away from home :D
• Feb thru April: My internship and the first glimpse at the real world outside the university bubble.
  
• March. My big 21 birthday *Heartsss*
  
• June. Finally graduating university with a smashing GPA & looong vacay to look for.
  
• October. Landing my first official job which I'm enjoying so so much.
• November -December . Starting the one sport I've been De Ja vu-ing about since I was a little kid *details to be disclosed soon :P *

I never made me "real" rosolution list. I just wish ely feeh el5air comes my way.

Wish you all a year full of success and tremendous fun

Asma3ak?

Dedicated to all Rashid Al Majed fans =) Enjoy

To that special someone somewhere hidden in the horizon of my fate

Joy

After a beat...

CARTER:
The ancient Egyptians had a
beautiful belief about death.
When their souls reached the
entrance to heaven, the gods would
ask them two questions. Their
answers determined if they were
admitted or not.

EDWARD
All right, I'll bite... What were
they?

CARTER:
Have you found joy in your life?

EDWARD:
Mmmhmm.

CARTER:
Answer the question.

EDWARD:
Me, um... answer have I found joy
in my life?
(thinks for several
moments)
Yes.

CARTER:
Has your life brought joy to
others?

EDWARD:
Oh, this type of question. I
don't know. I don't think about
how other people gauge... Ask
them.

CARTER:
I'm asking you!

Human Cycle ?

In life, what to take for granted?

What taste does life have if those who are the meaning of your laugh are not here anymore. Those who were here to protect you, to look after you & make sure ain't nothing in the world is bothering you. Are gone!

Live another day, thanking god for what you have today and yesterday and the day before that. Share the love, and make sure to tell those you love, you really do.

We don't get to realize how life is precious unless we are struck with "that" kind of news. We might not be related, we might not be on touch, but in that kind of situation, Hearts & Souls meet before eyes.

In Love with Cardigans

Cardigans came number One in my upcoming shopping list ;) Why??

I was at work wearing my newly purchased mustard yellow cardigan, holding my mug filled with the yummiest Tim Hortons French Vanilla coffee, while having the sleeves covering my hands for extra warmth. That's when I realized: Gosh I need to stock up more of these. Not to mention, it made me keep on wearing my favorite Armani Tees, even if the weather *in my own measures* feel so freezing lol.

I found ahmazing cardi's at Reiss, Forever 21 & Mango. And I'm pretty sure GAP will have even wider range.
So girls, let nice warm *colorfulllll* cardigan make your day :)


Photo credit: Just jared, Hello Dollface

Nowww

"Layla, If I ever have a baby, I will name her after you" said mzmz.

Me completely startled! *after a long pause* :"what why mzmz!!!"

Mzmz: "they say, ely esammee 3ala ely y7bh, ya5th mn 9efata"

^ can't help but smile at her out-of-the-blue compliments :)

Meanwhile, me & noor are sitting with nothing impressive to work on, so I gave her my ipod to look at my pix haha *talking about loving myself* while I plugged in my other ipod to enjoyyy Sinatra's "Strangers in the night" isn't our winter so cuuute !! remotly freezing but very romantic especially when enjoyed with a toffee nut latte, exxxtra caramel & creme.

Mama came from Haj yesterday! I couldn't be any happier. I noticed for the past 2 weeks she wasn't here, I had the worst insomnia and been haunted when unpleasant dreams every night. Now that she came back, I can finally sleep peacefully. I love you Mama! Oh I got her a gold and daimonds necklace from pure gold that is engraved as " Ummy el 3a'6eema" I highly recommend it for mom gifts.

Where Am I ?

Hope you all had a wonderful time this Eid!

Me? it wasn't so much. I realized how important is when both parents are there during such times of the year. Mom is in Al Madeena right now, she calls me every now and then to ask me: shooo ad3eeelch ?? lol I ran out of wishes

I haven't been blogging regularly & I'm sorry for that, been busy with work, my new hobby & shopping aimlessly.

I gtg now, will be taking my bro & sis to the arcades, then to watch Bolt at the cinema :)



Quickies:

What's with random people asking about my salary :S

Happy "Belated" National Day

Off-topic hal jaw el 7elo calls for:

• Dallat Chai-7leeb *Karak or whatever they call it :P*
  
• Great book to read *may I suggest The Lucky one By Nicholas Sparks*
  
• An Ipod filllled with Abdu or Fairoz greatest hits
  

3eedkm Mubarak in Advance. This Year mom is lucky to go to Haj for the first time, so that left me baby sitting my siblings. They drove me insaneeee taking them everywhere in the city! Yesterday we watched Madagascar 2 in the Open Air cinema @ the Emirates Palace *lovelovelove*. Also I'm on charge of all the Eid preparations! I have a chocolates/sweets shopping ahead of meee! good luuCk me a la the new housewife

Quickies:

Little B: You are one of those people you miss even if they are right in front of you. God Bless you

The Dubai Mall

Enjoy the pix!

Side note: Never go on Friday night!

Break a Leg

My beauuuutiful team at work. i.e littly bully & Sara started this whole "Break a leg, it's Ohkaaay" kinda saying. It's how each encourage the other that no matter what we face at work it's gonna be fine. Just like breaking a leg :P

I just want everyone to start using it, because it does give a good feeling afterwards.

Say it the most nonchalant way and let it goooo ;) whther it's a problem you're facing at work, school, home, Anything! Life is too short to be lived worrying about these things.


On the other hand, I've been meaning to post about my trip to Dubai Mall except I haven't lol So enshallah I will post Piiiixxx of the newest eddition of shopping malls here in the country. 3ala golaat Bestie Salama "It's our new HeadQaurters"

weekend again and again

Welcome the new batch of kittens in our house. So tiny & ugly :P

Abdulkareem Abulqader song kept repeating on my head while shooting this pic :
ذبل هالورد بعد مافارقه الساقي من يرويه؟
تعال ارجع و اذا بعمري بقى باقي بشوفك فيه
Art?


How do you usually spend your Fridays ?

Mine is always about catching up with my family. Ever since I was a student, I can only sit with my family for an hour or two, then I disappear into my world aka my room.

So today went like this :

-Breakfast with my mom and brother

-In my room cleaning and getting rid of unnessary makeup and cosmetices

-lunch with the family

-got my camera and sat outside snapping pix

- back to my room watching Grey's Anatomy

-With mom, bro and sis sipping Chai Za'atar outside

- back in my room, txting, watching tv, planning on my December shopping list

- Dinner sent to my room, so I eat alone and now I'm watching Friends *love*

All I'm thinking about is tomorrow's plan. I totally forgot that my favorite movie is out already. Night in Rodanthe, remember my post about this movie months back? yey it's showing now. And Oh the fact that I'm officially converting into a blackberry anytime next week.

Happy Birthday Joody

Today is Joody's Birthday. If you know me! you will know that joody & I tag along everrrywhere around the city. We have been going to almost all the random places here & there. If one thing reminds me of Joody, I would say her sweetest tooth! she can eat chocolate all day long *mashallaah* & still crave more.

I can't forgot that day when I screamed at this old flirty guy at cinnabon! Omg we just have the funniest accidents together.

& Rainforest cafe in the states! our coats were soaked from one of the water games & we went into this lame cafe discussing our future weddings. Her cousin was saying: aah in my wedding, I only want my inner circle of family to attend & I will have the most classy wedding.

That's when Joody out of no where screamed: what? My wedding will have 3000 guest, in 3 tents & I will wear the Most Manfooooosh dress everrrr!!

Happy birthday my dear friend, You are truly a gem & I hope Allah will bliss you with all the things you wish for *heart*

Foug 3alli el so7obeee

lol, couldn't find a better title, than my mom's favorite song.

Today was my first official day at work. So far so good! everyone seemed energetic & they know what they are doing by heart mashallah! I did struggle a bit with my very first task. But I left the office at the end of the day looking forward to the next. That is exactly how I measure my enjoyment with anything! the feeling whether I want to do it again or not :)

On the other hand, me & my colleagues decided to have sushi for lunch! I felt that I ate lots of "fish" for the past week.

To rememeber

Listening to: Mafeeni Shay- Thekra

Special things displayed on my gifts corner *Hearts*

"I fall for you" Mug. A birthday gift from Bestie Shwai5. It is So cuuute, I only use it to drink my Panadol soluble whenever I'm struck with migraine. For some reason, I believe it has a curing power.

And

Mrs. Noseless. A funny kisha lady with yummy chocolate hidden under her dress. A very thoughtful souvenir from Bestie Salama from her trip to Germany. I already ate all the chocolates, but I love glancing at her everyday.


To remember: Small gestures count for the world

Goals for Life

Laugh about it now
Better than ..... months later

When you are intentionally pulled into a huge dispute, you just have to step up and handle all the drama by yourself.

I'm trying to soothe down the situation for myself! I wanna look at the bright side of this problem. The problem, I'm sooo was not in the mood for! I made some 911 decisions, and I hope those solutions will work out.

Saying that! I'm listening to my favorite dusty song *elasmaraneyah* etwannesss.

And at the end of the day. I salute myself for the inner power of "I want". The power that made me snap an arrow with my neck! as weird as it sound! I did it. Some people decide to walk bare foot over burning charcoal. I made an arrow split into 3 pieces

Before it's too late, start writing down your goals. Remember goals in your head will always stay in your head! but once you write them down you are declaring it will one day see the world. So far, I have 50 goals to be accomplished. From learning french to donating an organ. Let your mind wander.

I'm Hyper Because

I love you all. ha sho rayekm :P loool

- I'm typing this post while dancing over the drumming sound coming from our neighbors' house. They are celebrating their son's wedding. Wanasa, I love it when our "Freej" has a wedding! all the neighbors will be making dresses & having their hands designed with Henna :D Kind of rare in this time of our life, where people seldomly care about those living next door. Maybe that's explains the fact that my parents are living in the same area for the past 25 years.

- Having sushi two days in a row. Caterpillar rolls! oh my endless love. For those visiting/living in Abu Dhabi, head out to Wasabi. But don't order their tempura, tasteless :x

- Watching too much tv shows during these past days. Too much McDreamy is Ohkazaay ;)

Gotta Sleep now.


Nightie Night. Gorgoues people!

Change

Listening to: Akeed abaz3al - Thekra


Things change all the time, It's our life cycle.

I have always welcomed that change with open heart. Knowing that whatever comes is for the best. But later on, I would suddenly be reminded that I miss old days. I miss those simple chats, open conversations & being completely carefree in life.

Two days ago, my mom's "business number" rang @ 1 a.m, we thought oh what a "mitfare'3" customer calling at this time. Mom listened to the other line very carefully without saying a word. Thought to myself " well that's weird no negotiation!"

She hang up the phone & said: I'm asked to Cater a funeral for a 20 years old guy who passed away on an accident today.

Things change in a split of a second. Ironically, I witnessed that accident on my way to work in the morning, I was trapped on one street for half an hour, cursing my bad luck & being always late.

On the funeral, my mom's employees told her that his father was crying like a baby. Unconscious repeating: He was here yesterday! my only son laughing with his sisters yesterday!

I may not know the guy, nor his name or even his family, but can't help not to feel completely shattered of how things change like that!

So not all changes are welcomed after all.


Side note: You changed! & I don't know why.

Enjoy it while it last

Listening to: Abdu - elwannah *endless love, endless mind wanderings*

I've been enjoying these two days, so much. Period

My Dream office. Still one year to go.

*N*'s sweet gestures, math puzzles during our long site tours, but since I suck in math, didn't get any gifts lol how dumb

Baskin, Hagen, Cold stone, WHAT? Mini melts rule

Indian Lunch today
A giant Chili flavored Chips

Quickies:

• Salama: if something makes your day! then it makes mine too *hugz*
• Yasmine: if you're reading this. You're the sweetest ever! enjoyed every bits of today & sorry for driving you crazy :P
• Little Bully & Luqman: Couldn't ask for more hilarious colleagues than you girls. Waking up in the morning became so much fun now.

Kuwait-aaaa

So me & my bro decided to be spontaneous & do something different this weekend. I kept thinking well I might just book me a nice relaxing day at the spa. Not until my bro called me & said: yalla pack, we're going to Kuwait on the weekend & cousin Ahmad is joining us too.

Huurrraaay! The last time I've been to Kuwait, I was only 6 years old, Gosh mn zemaan!! so I was soo excited, Packed super lightly & prepared myself emotionally not to be sad if this plan doesn't work out. But with the power of I WANT!! it happend.

Now I just got back like an hour ago, but I left my heart in Kuwait :P It was such a joyful, delightful, just AMAZING trip.

Why?

- The unexpected welcome from my Kuwaity cousins at the airport, Oh my god, they showered me with flowers & candies infront of all the crowds. lots of hugs & tears. it's like being separated from your twin for 20 years LOL kinda.

- Out n About everywhere. Chili'es @12 a.m which I have to say should send all our Chili's to SHUT DOWN & declare failure. My god mashallah mashallah 3ainy 3alaihm bardh. Even when it was packed like I have never seen before, the service was exceptional, the food was ahmaaaazing! seriously So NOT like our lame chili's. Acually when my cousins first told me we're going there, I hesitated saying yes. But thank god I did :)

- Maki Japanese restaurant a la shwai5. Go Unagi & tempura maki ;)

- Sea cruise from Souq Sharq at sunset & the breezy weather. LOVED IT.

- Sultan centre & bread shopping for my mom :P

- The heart to heart with Marayem my cousin. I am born 25 days before marayem. That makes her & my cousin Z the oldest friends I have. During this year, me & marayem had the exact same drama happening in our life but neither of us realized that each drama repeated itself for both of us. it was actually very frightening, whenever I say something, she opens her eyes wide open & say: IT HAPPENED TO ME TOO. Sub7an Allah

- My aunts husband who is a photography genius. He has his own studio & editing room in the house. I felt like I know nothing about photography, but he taught me so many useful tips.

lol I'm overwhelmed, I'll leave you with the pix now. Enjoy

Waiting for our flight


Runninnnn


Bro chatting with the pilot


Abraj el Kuwait

Chili's

Kakaw bo Njoom :P

The Avenues Mall

So spacious, yshra7 el 9adrrr


KK all the way


Maki Japanese Restaurant

EDITED: that's NOT Souq el Manaa5 :P I'm sure all musalsalat Junkie heard this word like million times



Away from Souq Sharq

Flying back to the UAE =(

Be the change

"You must be the change you want to see in the world" Mahatma Gandhi

This picture was taken Today, a year ago!

October is the Breast Cancer awareness month. We as females, should be really conscious about this issue. It has been affecting so many woman in our society. Awareness is the key to prevent it from spreading among us. I have known so many people who lost a dear one because of breast cancer. it's just so sad! & it's even Sadder when you know that 90% of those cases could have been cured if it was diagnosed on the earlier stages.

That's why, since we are on the active age, we like to go around, experience things. We should use our potentials on something other than shopping, we should do something to help our humankind.

Don't say that there is nothing we could do! I'll tell you what!
Last year, me & my friends took the initiative to do something on the smaller scope. So we had a donation campaign ran at our campus. We:

- Sold pink & white ballons,
- Sugarbox cupcakes, also Little B & her cousin's cupcakes
- Pink T-shirts
- evething you could think of being Pink Pink Pink
- Drumming session that engaged the whole university

All proceeding donations went to the nearby hospital who offer women the needed treatment. I can't begin to express how great I felt after that day. I felt that my existence is precious! Like I could do more, I could give more. And I'm sure, Once I leave this life, people won't remember how stylish I was, or how my skin looked like, they will remember our good well & spirit to help those less less fortunate. True, organizing the whole thing was so tiring, I was out with my friend joody for almost 10-15 hours buying & bargining stuff from the most hidden places on the city. But it was worth it at the end!

This year, Since I'm kinda adjusting myself to the new changes in my life, I couldn't manage to do it, yet I'm positive it's only the begning for even bigger & bigger achievments.

I Hate

I Hate:

• People screaming: GOOLE MASHALLAH. over anything in life, even if it was admiring a stupid ..... Some people compliment you to be nice, not because they actually like your ..... :X
  
• Not being corrected when I pronounce a word oh-so-wrong. I'm still learning my friends :)
• Walking down the street & the glaring sun standing vertically on top of my head. I could fry an egg seriously
• Feeling sleepy all the time
  
• Not being able to enjoy Chocolates & Coffee like normal people. Stupid Migraine urgghh
• My eyes getting smaller! or that's what I'm imaging
  

To be continued......

lool sorry shway mi7tarraa

Weekend

And they lived happily ever after. Hopefully!

Hamda's wedding was spent wisely if I could say, catching up with my friends whom I haven't seen for the past 4 months. I was triple as hyper & gorgeous as like no other day "e7m e7m" loool No seriously I loved me yesterday.

You deserve all the happiness in the world. allah yhannech & 3gbal el singles out there ;) *Silently whispers Ameen haha*

Today, Had a fun day out with my mom, brother & sister. Lunch @Beilla, beach sighting & finally the games area next to Marina mall, it was hilllaarious, riding the games & acting childish all over again.


Quickies:

Salama, I'm proud of you, from the bottommost of my heart *Love ya*

Last Cheese

Typing while admiring my pampered tips & toes with essie bloody red polish. lol moving on. Just had a handful of french fries & supposedly a healthy grilled burger. Whom to fool my dearest Layla! I just want to be less guilty of all these bad choices I make. True I never ever regret anything, except when it comes to food, I slightly do.

So those who work! do you usually gain or lose weight while working! & by working I physcially mean having an office kinda job?

Oh by the way, Abu Dhabi girls, head out to the newly opened tips&toes salon, it's a really nice Salon & Spa for those looking for something similar to Sharanis Spa. Yet it's located inside the city. But still, nothing beat Sharanis my friends.

Tips & Toes Location:
AlKhaleej Al Arabi Street
First right turn after the Gulf Diagnostic centre traffic signal
Go left, the second villa which is painted with red strips

Telephone Number:
02-4433919

Field Trip

What's better than welcoming the new grown up phase by reminding us of the inner kid spirit we have. It felt so weird, being grown up heading to the unknown, yet going through a place I left 4 years ago. School. Phew such an old dusty place.

We had a cute field trip along with my work colleagues to one of the company's project. Al Yasmina School. Observed every corner of the place, obliged not to sit on the tiny chairs of the KG classes & blown away at the design classes using the latest mac computers " even better than my University's Lab lel2asaf " & everything from the textile classes to the lunch hall which one of the kids described as a " shopping mall"

Rode the bus back to the company, chit chatting with the coolest group of fresh grads from London whom I swear one look like Prince Harry & the other like David Beckham. So far so good. Tomorrow is my last day at the work induction. Hopefully will start the real thing very soon. Yesterday before sleeping I kept repeating: I love you Allah I love you Allah I love you Allah. Until a smile instantly formed on my face & I closed my eyes hoping everyday is like today.

Induction

Let me just say, I never knew what an Induction is until I had to attend one :P thanx to my limited "Friends series" vocabulary.

Today. Or shall I say Yesterday 12th of October was my very first day at this induction thingie. Basically, it's all about getting to know my work colleagues, learning about the company, what's out benefits & responsibilities.

Let me get to the fun part rather than bore you with the details that acually left me drained by the end of the day. First, I mixed up the timing & arrived hour and half earlier than the actual timing. I would have gone to the mall to kill time, but stayed at the foyer just looking at people running here & there. It was acually a delight to find some of my former classmates joining with me, so I wasn't a looner after all & spent time catching up.

Our first task to pick a partner, get to know about his background & come in front of everyone to intruduce him. I had to sit with an Iraqi Lady who turned out very sweet & chatty just like me :$ haha. We had to come up interesting factors about ourselves. So mine was that I memorized Friends script by heart.. etc.

A new day has come

It's literally my last day being free. Owning myself to myself! lool I sound like am getting married or something, well it is actually like that, am marrying myself to my new job. I've yet to know if the choice I made is the right one. Let's hope after 6 months I post saying am enjoying it.

Today, me & my cousin Layla * yep we share the same name too ;) * anyway we had a Noodle house take out which we enjoyed at her place. Poor thing Layla has the toughest job on earth: listening to me while I dwell over my life, my dreams-yet to happen & the smashed ones. Today the topic was the latter one. I hate it I hate it I HATE IT. I noticed whenever I'm pissed I would murmur Mohammad Abdo's song El wannah! it's shway comforting to me for some reason. So while doing that, Layla put the most wanasa song everrr & we started doing our stupid moves & cracking up. That's how my mood is instantly changed to be better. Layla you are the BEST

Gotta go, do the coolest job now :D Choosing my outfit for tomorrow yeeey!

The wonders of the Aspirin Mask

P.S typing this post while the mask is on right now.

First check out this website for the complete article. I was first introduced to this mask by my gorgeous friend Diorella.

I have a very sensitive skin toward climate changes & obviously using new cosmetics. So While I was in Bahrain I got Sisly tinted moisturizer. BAM, my skin got red pimples all over. I kept on using Dalacin T every 5 minutes to control the reaction, Until I thought why not give this mask a chance.

Let me tell you this: it is a MIRACLE!! my skin is much much better in just one use. Bear on mind I only dissolved 2 tablets while it should be 7 or 10 each time.

YALLA girls & GUYS, try it out, it's amazing!

What a wonderful world

I see friends shaking hands, saying how do you do?
They're really saying: I love you ;)

This is my happy-mood song. It makes me feel like oh life is really wonderful. Back in my internship at the bank, There was this huge parking problem around the condensed area, so I had to park & walk for around 7 minutes each day *Yep I counted it*. The highlight of these daily walks was particularly this song . I would plug in my ipod & I smile at the scenes I see everyday; Parents kissing their children before they ride the school bus, Indian restaurants frying smelly samboosa mn 9ba7 allah 5air. The Lebanese grocery guy with his extra hair gel, lining up the new newspapers in front of his store & most of all the security dudes with their big smiles welcoming me into the bank. Truthfully, listening to Louis Armstrong would always put me in a great mood.

So if you wanna look forward to your days, pick a nice calm song that takes all the negative vibe & energizes you for a new begining.

Yesterday I was told that some of my posts made people cry. 7aram, I'm really sorry for putting you in a bad mood, I don't want to depress anyone, but I really like to acknowledge the feelings I have, sadness as well as happiness & I noticed I have more to say when my mood is not okay lol.

Today was also one of the longest days I had, It began with my recruitment medical check... etc, oh you know what Let me list it in points better:

- I gained WEIGHT! as if it's not noticeable :P
- Got to meet those who will join the company with me.
- the stupid nurse couldn't find the vein in my hand, so now am left with a green bluish bruise in my arm. too bad
- I took my laundry & made my new shopping list for work. New Abayaa for god sakessss
- Starbucks chicken & rosemary sandwich = it smells like gravy :S

I gotta go finish watching SATC now, I'm exctied to start watching Grey's season 4 on DVD. I missed Seattle grace hospital. I know season 5 is out already, but I love watching it on DVD :D

At Last

Listening to: Hatha ely shayef nafsa

Today was a refresher for me *yaay*
It began when my mobile started ringing Abdo's favorite song : tdalal, tedalal 3alaina ya semmei el '6abbe wish 3ad! @9 in the morning.

the screen flashed the workplace number, did a little melodic la la laaaa to sound casual & so not asleep.

Me: Hello!!

The lady : good morning Layla, would you kindly come to sign your recruitment contract?

Me: OF COURSE :D

Stormed out after waking up my parents jumping that finally it's my DAY. Since I'm still considered daddy's little girl, we went together to open up a new bank account & copy my papers. It was too cute from him & also very expected. In case some might wonder, am so dependent on my parents in these stuff *blush*

Before going to the company & signing all the papers, I had a lunch date with my Mzmz & her super cool friend. Had Sushi & chit chatted about everything over Mint Chai. I know I haven't been such a reliable friend toward Mzmz these past months. We've been planning outs & it's always me who have something else & cancels. But if you reading this Mzmz, let me tell you that You're still my Mzmz no matter what

Mzmz has such a funny nonchalant personality. She always comes up with these out of place comments , I give her the Maroco-face & we both crack up afterward.


During our time in college, we played a big influence for each other. I'm glad that mzmz taught me what real friendship is, how to look after your friends & never miss the chance to ask about them. I hope you still have the after 20 years letter I wrote you!

Mzmz you're very sweet, genuine & sensitive as it gets. Hope one day I see you married to the handsomest guy ever * a jet-setter too LOL * & with your pheabe children with their beautiful eyes @_@ just like their mom ;)

bear in mind I'm typing this post with my pink shower cap waiting for Fekkai hair mask to work on my hair :P so mind my ramblings. so anyway, after finishing my papers at the workplace. Me & little bully decided to have a saffron milk tea to soothe my nerves.


Lots of Love to Mzmz & her never ending day dreaming sessions.

I Love you Bahrain

Listening to: 3alli Gara *Oud* by saber al Reba'eee
Craving: Grey's Anatomy

My ways of killing time

Took off, Byebye AD

The weird eggplant thingies. LOL tasted so good though

Needed a time to rest

Me & my mom chilling after breakfast & thinking: hm so where shall we start exploring?

Firs stop! Of course :P but we already did that the day before.

Bahrain World Trade centre, also housing the high-end Moda Mall, the best brands seekers paradiseYep Laduree in Bahrain World Trade Centre too :D
Al Aalli Mall in the morning, super laid back

Lovely way to start your day, so far the best place I loved

Eating louz in our way to the farm, so tangy yumyum

Finally before taking off, skinny Latte with my Marie Claire still surviving.


Today I got back from the most fabulous days spent in the beloved kingdom of Bahrain. Me, my mom & her friends traveled to attend their other friend son's wedding.

I have always always loved Bahrain. I love the country & ah their super nice people & their accent allayyy. I wonder why people talk about how nice foreigners & neglect the awesomeness of Bahrainy people. They never ever held back to offer us help, question whether we are Saudi, Qatari, Kuwaity, LOL they never guess emarati though. And don't get me started on their traditional Sweets. Oh my am a huge fan of Mattay. It was actually my first purchase there, I couldn't wait until i get back to the hotel to munch over it, I was walking in the mall with my hand disappeared in the mattay bag :P such a delight. That's why when my mom offered me to go along with her, it took me nothing to flash a grin & run to my room packing instantly. I didn't know that I will encounter such an memorable events.

At the day of the wedding which was held at the Ritz Hotel. We stayed until morning dancing the night out :D it was super fun & exquisitely decorated. I have to say, their wedding planners deserve an applause *Claps* I love dolling up for parties, getting my hair done effortlessly sleek, makeup & mom's constant screams to stay away from the Cameras :P

My Highlight of the whole wedding day was bumping into a Saroooonh. My KG friend. Never ever did I had in mind that I will see her. 7ayateeeee we hugged for what seemed like an hour, spent the whole time filling each other about our lives, She got married, moved to Qatar & have the cuuutest lil Al Danah baby girl. Seeing Sara reminded me that no matter how life drift us apart, there must be a day, you meet those who your soul decided to lock with. Those who were one day, your everything & bang just disappeared without any notice. The last time I've seen Sara was in Grade 12 very briefly, and I never thought I would see her again because of life dramatic changes. The only downside, that I was a bit shy, you know when you don't talk to a person for such a long time, you notice that you both have different interests after a while. That's why this part of shy-ness ruined the fact that I could have clicked more.

The next day of the wedding was spent around the pool at the farm. the weather was so breezy, I put on a summer dress & stayed chit chatting with Sara & playing with her daughter who keeps flying kisses with one finger over her mouth. super duper cute.

Finally time to say goodbye. & boy I so hate goodbyes especially to people whom I fear I might not see again. Usual symptoms of my goodbyes fears are fast heart beats, being short of breathe & tears are about to fall in seconds. That's why me & my cousin in KSA decided to never say goodbye whenever it's time for me to travel, because it's just so overwhelming.

Anyway, I said goodbye to sara & I was smashed from inside. I wanted to stay, I had so much to tell her, I wanted her to know that I missed her, but guess it was too late for that. We left & went to Al A'alli Mall little did I know the biggest surprise is awaiting me there.

My mom told me to go upstairs to the food court, she's waiting for someone. I went up & while walking toward Al Oberj Restaurant, I saw someone, someone I know by heart, my steps became so slow & I kept focusing my sight on that someone because I feared that was just a mirage & my hallucination of saying goodbye to Sara took an affect on me. But omg I wasn't.

There she was, standing there, my cousin/bestie "Z", the last time I saw her was at her wedding back in March 2008. Once I realized that she is there for real, I raced my steps forgot am surrounded by people & kept running until I hugged her & my tears were all over. I believe I was crying for seeing her & saying goodbye to Sara. Z is now pregnant as I mentioned on a previous post. So the first thing I did was touch her tiny belly & wink to her " so Firas ? or what?"

Omggg I so needed that, I missed this feeling, I missed our laughs, I missed our stupid jokes that no one gets, I missed the way our aunts looked at us every time we were together thinking: when will they ever grow up & stop laughing over anything. Sadly, after the time I graduated I felt that I became so not the usual me, I became very boring, very hard to please & entertain. I even don't find any "real" thing to laugh about. That's why I needed to get away from the fact that my life become so dull & boring. I needed a time with my extended family. A time that reminded me of Ol'days :D

Hoping that it will always be like that.

I'm back now, feeling so refreshed physically & emotionally. Thank god alfffff for everything. I thank god for reuniting me with two very dear people in my life. I hope I was that good person to deserve this. & enshallah I always be like that.


Quickies: found the perfect H&M High waisted pants featured in my Marie Clarie that am so in love with right now.

How I spent my Eid days

Part of the classic treats.

The Next Day:

my bro, my cousin & I decided to go to Dubai just the three of us. Wanasa the eating part but shopping with guys is soooo not recommended!

Burj Dubai standing mightily in front of the sun.

@Yo! Sushi




Ate a total of 9 sushi's, I wasn't full yet. Super delish

Chilling after a snacks shopping at Marks & Spenser cafe

@ Cafe Blanc for my Lebanese treat of Kebbeh Dipped in Hummus, Life couldn't get any better

Finished with the Yummiest Chilled Sahlab. Shwai5 I promise you with one ;)

The Next Day:

Our trip to Oman


Getting our ID's stamped before we enter the Omani boarders.



The Yummiest Ma3moool bl tamer, made by my dad's relative


Converted Already:P

The Hilal. Oh I miss Ramadan Already :(

A place that I assume used to be for guards. Since it's way up on the hill overlooking the tiny city down, you can notice the lights at the end, coming from the houses. So so beauuutiful, I left the picture unedited.

Yesterday:

Rushed back to AD. Met my Bestie S* & had a wonderful time having an early birthday dinner. Susu I wish you everything, every bit of happiness, hyper-ness, joyful-ness, accomplishment, glory, satisfaction, every nice word that comes into your mind, I wish it for you. Your are the person I wish to hang out with every single Minute. Because you simply make me laugh my heart out, you make me realize no matter how often we dwell over life's materialistic things, it's the love & support that keep us going & grows this fondness to live longer around the people whom we are the most sincere with. I couldn't ask for a better friend :)
love you always & forver!

I saw it

It's 2:36 in the morning, we just came back from a BBQ-ing trip in Oman with my extended family :D it was so much fun & killing hot in the same time.

Khasab is the nearest Omani area to Ras Al Khaimah, so we reached within an hour Too bad the trip was planned at the last minute so we reached at night missing all the gorgeous scenery of mountains aligned perfectly to the deep blue ocean. With the limited vision at night I still came to realize that Oman is waaay nicer than Fujairah *the seventh emirate* , So we decided to plan another trip there.

Now I have to get enough sleep, my head is pounding. Enshallah Bkra promise with a Mayyyja post with pix of all the things I did on the previous days. Stay tuned.

All I need to think about is the falling star I witnessed first time on my liiife *I hope it's not falling rocket or something else though*. I made a wish in my heart. Hope it comes true one day


Lots of love coming your way my dearest Friends

Anticipating

Yal rab3, meta el 3eed?

Am here in Ras Al Khaimah *the sixth emirate of the UAE * - in case some might question the weird name of this place ya3ny:P - we have been celebrating Eid every year here, it’s sorta tradition. My highlight of the two previous days spent in RAK were having a beauty pampering session at this cuuute newly opened salon, got me magazines to kill time , remodeling the living area for Eid. It was so much fun fighting over how to position everything to face the tv & OMG had the juiiiciesttt Yummiest DOUBLE Cheeseburger I had in Monthssss! Do I Feel guilty? Na2ah!

Which reminds me 3ala 6aree el food! Let me tell you my healtly-lifestyle highlights:

- Haven’t had soda for almost 2 months now.

- Reading labels & making sure HFCS isn’t in the ingredient list

- Cut back on Full-fat milk & replaced with low fat, I can’t stand plain skinny

- Oh haven’t had any coffee’s too, am amazed that I didn’t get any bad headaches *el7amdellah alfff* P.s Caffeine is really bad if you have chances of migraine.

Wisho ba3ad! That’s it for now, Until next time, 3eedkm Mubarak & wish you all a pleasant & joyful celebration with your loved ones. Take good care of yourselves.

Random thought: Atlantis the palm is on my highest what-to-visit-next list . I can’t believe the hype that got me so excited to see it. To be honest, if it wasn’t for Nobu restaurant I wouldn’t have thought about it :P

UPDATE: a second after posting, Al Arabia Channel announced that Eid is tomorrow.

Why

• Why things should get so bottom worse to finally get better & positive
  
• Why we should cry our eyes out for us to see the silver lining
• Why we should get into a fight to see the real faces of people whom one day we took for granted
  
• Why we should act everything is okay when it's never even close
• Why we are always there for them & they are never here for us
• Why we should believe in things just because everybody does
  

So many Why's wanders in our mind during our life cycle of feelings
I was one time having a hard time, I burst into tears in front of my professor, he looked at me with all the seriousness in the world & told me: Layla everything happens for a reason! sometimes you don't know Why! But by the time passes you will realize why it happened.

I remember that it took me a while to adjust, yet things didn't get better. I went to him & said: professor, it never got better! I'am tired of waiting!

He looked at me with an eye-piercing look & ordered me to sit & spill out everything. I literally poured my heart, I saw the tears in his eyes. Couple of soothing words I left his office with my spirit Half lifted.

Couple of months later, I was back at his office, jumping up & down Happpyyyy. The clouds finally disappeared & I found the silver lining. It's true I couldn't realize why we go through uncontrolled sadness, all I know is that no matter how big, how Huge, how gigantic we think the problem is at first, give it a little time of patience & it will go away.


Dedicated to you. You've been through it all & you're happier that the happiness itself. God bless you

Just like Ol'days

My favorite juice while roaming in the mall. It's a mixture of Blueberry, Banana & Passion fruit. So so good. Reminds me of my books shopping at Magrudy's right after classes. They ask people not to bring food or drinks into the store, but I guess they got used to me holding it everytime, so it's Okay with them. That's what I call customer satisfaction :P

Yooh sha5barh!!! it tastes like Childhood lool

Noor & Muhannad Kuwaity version ;) I find it cute though lool


Going out with my parents. Haven't done that since: Oh can't even remember! Daddy got me this gold bangle because I gave him the puppy eyes look :P

Agayer Jaw

First watch this funny replica of "Wala kelma" program. My fav part is at 8:12

Yesterday, my cousins decided to have an only-cousins shopping day. And am glad I went :D I truuully needed a time off my usual f6oor-TV-online-snacks- TV- online - sometimes just staring at the space with no actions- kinda routine.

For those who are from Abu Dhabi or been here, Marina Mall is our favorite mall. For me it's my second home! people go to beaches to throw their sorrows & I go shopping at marina. It's such a quite place to shop. However, this time it was very lively & different , let's just say almost all Abu Dhabi's population were there at the same time, Guys amount of flirtation was tripled like they were girls deprived & the sightings of girls I know was also unaccountable.

Downside of it, I couldn't shop properly & I wasn't in the mood to shop, lakn check out my cousin's joint-purchase *cousin that means I own it with you :P*
It's a black/white gorgeous coat that screams: Wear me in Milan Layla!
sorry the mobile shot doesn't do anyyyy justice. Promise with a better capture enshalla.



To celebrate the coat we dined Italianoo at the one & only Beilla restaurant. We decided to have a pizza take out & eat it in the car, because by the time we ordered, the mall was literally emptyyyy!

It was such a lovely amazing night my cousins, Love yaaaa, lazm en3eedha ;)

Today: I was digging into my wardrobe to match my Eid outfits, I was torn apart between 3 outfits, with help of my fashionista Bestie Salama I decided to wear a loose short dress with leggings & my McQueen heels. I had to model the outfit for daddy so that I know his opinion, I think the exact words he said were: BAAL kl hatha SHOES!!! you gonna break your back.

I dusted the door to the past

Weren't you a character!

Once upon a time, Baba Ali, had a driver called Zubair! Baba was driving-phobic so he relied on Zubair to drive him everrrrywhere around town. Baba used to shout his lungs out if Zubair drove with high speed. As a result, police gave him a ticket for driving way below average speed.

Baba used to give us money if we massaged his genetically skinny legs. He would put his hand in his pocket & our eyes would turn into $_$ signs anticipating the giving. We would run all the way to the nearby ba8ala & buy frozen vimto and chips.

He used to visit us every now & then, never did he came with empty hands, dolls of all kinds, remember the fever over that Chinese doll with her own passport! I was envied because baba brought one to me before it was in the market.

Baba had many daughters. If they ever felt down, he would buy a ticket & fly them anywhere just to make them forget their sadness.

Baba was always in good mood, laughing his heart, lovable by the strangers before his friends, they used to call him: bo el 7abayeb. Rarely they used his real name.

until One dark evening,

I accidentally picked up the phone, I heard my aunts crying on the phone, begging mom to come quickly, Baba just returned from India & he is very sick he wants to see all his daughters now. I was in grade 6, I couldn't interpret what they meant. I slowly closed the phone & pretended nothing had happened. I tried to block out what is yet to happen.

Mom traveled first thing on the morning. We didn't even say goodbye. One day later, I did it again. I picked up the phone accidentally, I heard my aunt's husband crying on the phone telling daddy. Baba had passed away & everyone is going insane.

Dad packed our things & took the first flight. It was the first funeral I came to encounter. I didn't cry.

I didn't cry for years to come. I just didn't know what death meant, I didn't realize that this person is no longer going to visit, no longer gonna tell me how I resemble him out of all his grandchildren. I just didn't.

During the first/second year of his death, the song " sha5barek" by abudlkareem abul 8ader hit the radio.

أنتهى العام و ابتدى العام الجديد و انته ناسينا ناسينا أكيد

Mom couldn't get over it, whenever they put it, the water comes out & she's crying non-stop. Again I never cried.

years had passed. until 3 years ago, I was laying on bed thinking about life, what had happened, what is missing. All of a sudden I opened my eyes and there he was gazing his sight at me from the ceiling. He was smiling with his beautiful sleepy eyes. That's when it hit me. Baba is gone *snifff*

I cried for hours, I was short of breath & couldn't open my eyes fearing I might see his image again. It was 4 in the morning. I went looking for anyone to talk to. Luckily my bro was in the kitchen making his usual protein drinks. He saw me & completely froze!

I sat on the corner of my bed & told me: I miss baba so bad!

It was the time I realized that everything surrounded him has changed drastically. Everything! his house became very dark, very sad, very unbearable.

Till now I seriously cannot believe he is gone, he left & took the joy with him. Zubair couldn't live in a house where Baba screams where muted down forever, he decided to go back to his country. All the curtains were turned down & everyone tried to move on. Except, I wonder if they did.


You are a great person & you left a legacy behind you, you cannot imagne how I'm fortunate to have your personality, everyone says that, but thank god I know by heart that I do. That's why you deserve to have a dear page on my blog.


I love you Baba, always will

lel2asaf dmoo3iiiii 3al faa'6eee

Warning: 3rabzyy Post! don't proceed if you have chances of Heart Attack.

A lil update about my previous post. I'm watching this Abla Noora & her husband el 7abeeb 6la3 he Cheated on her, he's married & with kids. o heeh el miskeena ya '3afleen lkm allah. ga63at roo7ha 9eyaa7 amsss youm Mattt!! o ana weyaha ba3ad. uuff 8ahar. Awal marra a7es inh dmoo3ii 6a7at 3ala shay Sa5eeef :X oh well, I always cry 3ala stupid things, but ya lait sema3t kalam my bro, he said: It's not real

Musalsat erm'6an hal sina, thank god no more slapping, lakn too much death scenes. 3awraw Galbeee!!

Hello Mee!

Joining the crowd Finally :D

My cousin says, my hair should be different, But am hoping those manga guys would invent something that create our exact face features. That would be so coool. For those who haven't try it yet check out the website

Yesterday was one of those depressing super long days in my life. The reason might sound so lame & stupid, but sometimes I cannot control my feelings. So my tv shows session started at 9 with Musalsal Abla Noora on DubaiTV. The death scene of Abla Noora's husband was heart shattering. I cried a river!
then came '6el el yasmeen 3ala MBC1, again so sad! why those lovebirds cannot get together. THEN came sera3 3ala remal, Fahad supposedly died or might die. WHY WHY WHY!!!

It's not the scene that makes me cry. It's the fear of me going through these moments one day. I'am not jinx-ing my luck or anything, But I feel, there has to be a time when I cannot have what I want, I canno't find the happiness, or those who I love the most, are no longer around. This fear just kills me.

I had gone through the lose of a dear person 10 years ago. & Believe me if I say, it never got any better.

Again, it's no longer the death itself that makes you sad, it's the aftermath, the happenings, the change of lives e of those related to him, that what makes death very scary.

I've yet to find the better words to describe what I feel now. However, I'm going to share this memory soon. Because if one lesson should be learned from that day is: make sure you tell those you love, that you love them, Before it too too late.


Miss you Baba Ali, the kindest grandpa on earth

Before it's too late

Thanx didi for the link. I come across many people who refuse to wear seat belts thinking it's for driving beginners. Seriously!

Death can pick you "Experts" too!

A fight

No matter how we go on & on about the spiritual month of Ramadan, How we all tend to step up & say the word sorry, How we become the better us in dealing with people. In swallowing our anger & saying that's okay Allah will reward us for that.

Na'aah. Who we are kiddin! Ramadan reveals the worse in people. Especially those short-tempred :X


today, I wake up way earlier than my usual time. like 8 hours earlier :P got ready for another interview. I believe this is my second time I go out during fasting time & it's always a chaos. Cars bumped at traffic signals & people swearing at each other. Another taking parking spaces from one another. I truly feel sorry for Policemen.

Today was no exception, I went to the petrol station to get me credit & I wished I had a camcorder for the Egyption Team Vs Pakistani Team Fight. I witnessed what I assume was Round 10, It was Hillaaaarious rather than intense:

The Egyptian: Enta mafeee ye3raf Aish ya3niii Enta StuiiiBIDD!!!

Pakistaniii: WALLA ENTE WAJED MASKARAAAA

Egyptian: Ana Hena feee ManaJERRRR, Kelma zeyada ana 7aya5bar shorrr6a!!

Omg I stood still feeling really disappointed of what happens with people this month. Honestly, people are nicer with each other when it's not Ramadan. Why things became the opposite way around?

I'm up to:

Staying up til morning

Reading Etihad Holidays book

Food talk in general :love:

My favorite pick-me-up treat

"Fahad" love x100000000000

Endless Hearts

Whoever is not watching 9era3 3ala el remal- صراع على الرمال is missing the eye-candy "Fahad". Ah *Faintsss*. I never liked Bedouin series at all, even that infamous Nmr Bin Adwan I didn't watch. However, it's either Hussain el Jasmi's songs playing throughout the episodes or the love story between Al hanoof & Fahad that caught my attention. I'm a big fan now & If I missed an episode, I'd wait for the re-run at five in the morning. WatchitWatchitWATCHIT.
P.S That particular song is *siiiigh* wayed a7bhaa.

If you're in the mood to cry your eyes out. Then `6el el yasmeen is highly recommended. It's unlike any Khaleegi musalsal *Hint* Slapping & botoxed lips aren't dominant. The story is so real no matter how desperate it is. It's well written and played that you live the scenes & you feel sorry for poor Yasmeen.
Plus, it made me wonder, do people love purely like Muhanna loves Yasmeen?

What we Love the most

We love getting ready for a Partaaayyy!

Since I missed the feeling of introducing myself & networking here & there. I had to accompany my mom yesterday.

My mom's friend had this very Chic gathering to celebrate her daughters' graduation. Starting from the ballroom which was turned into a 1001 nights theme, down to the finest service of Arabian drinks which I'm proudly saying it was done by my mom's shop. I wished I've taken my camera to snap the gorgeousness of the evening.

I love the smell of Dkhoon Mixed with French perfumes, hearing the laughter on the background while enjoying great food with people whom you instantly feel like: Hey They are amazing!


On the other hand, two days ago, I had a dream.

A dream that took me back to Grade Five. It's weird I know! all I remember is that I had to repeat that class so I entered it & I felt like am the oldest one in the class & I hopped no one recognizes that.

I kept racing my steps to my desk which was on the front, I sat like a little baby on his first day of school & kept wandering around with my eyes. Until I caught the sight of Dania. Dania was my Jordanian classmate back in High school & she had to move to her country before we graduated. She was by all means the kind-est *NERD* person I knew. She used to help me out in tests all the time, by that I mean, holding her paper up high so I catch a glance at her answers & obviously.. Copy them!! lol that's what I mean by Kind :P so anyway! when my eyes met Dania's my tears started rolling & all of a sudden I noticed that I recognized all the faces I know in the class. They were girls I didn't say goodbye to in my life! How terribly sad! I started crying in the dream saying how much I missed you girls, I don't want to waste my time anymore, bla bla bla.

Then I woke up. Checked my mobile phone & there it was! a msg from Shosho, inviting me for a gathering at her house. My dream came true, I thought to myself!

The gathering was today, I met my friends but unfortunately not all of them. Knowing that they all went to different places pursuing their dreams to be doctors, engineers & so on. We laughed all night remembering all our incidents & the best part was looking at our pix. OMG I had chubby cheeks & my fringe was too long for my face. There was this funny pic, me being super stylish in school terms :P holding a greasy bag & a Pepsi. I assume it was a KFC bag. Yikes!

Wish that all your dreams come true my dears.

Not in the mood

Ufft what's wrong with today. It's not enough that I gave Salama a headache because of my complaints, I wanna dwell here too :P But seriously what's with today.

I woke up like I wanna kill myself. I felt like: Hey it's been 4 months I'm at home! it's getting boring, Dull, OH & boring again. This job hunting phase I'm in is so overwhelming. Agree?

I mean, Okay I get that it's time when you graduate & you have all the time to do whatever you want, until you get stuck at your new career life. But looking back at what I have achieved for the past 4 months. I came up with nothing *tears rolling & sad violin music playing on the background* I didn't even travel nor did I do any of my After-Graduation list. Btw in case no one noticed, I'm a list junkie. I list every single thing in life.

so anyhooo, I got fed up of waiting for replies from workplaces. Going for interviews & doing tests. That continues circle is tiring. Personally, out of all the places, There is this one company that I liked & maybe that's why I'm pissed off. it's been 10 days & I haven't heard from them. I just wanna settle & feel like hey my job is secured. It's time to enjoy the remaining of the vacation. I passed the tests & the two interviews. What's taking them so long!!!!!

& the most furious thing is that people keep reminding me of this miserable situation. I pick up the phone, I greet a relative, I begin a conversation. Everything starts with:

Ha sho ma esht'3altii??

Please "e n o u g h"

Dear Gathering

Yesterday, my friend Shosho came over to my house. We had a very pleasant evening updating each other about our status in life. She came back from Brazil weeks back & I wanted to hear all the drama :P

Shosho is considered my oldest friend whom am thankfully in touch with. We went to the same schools for our entire academic years, but it wasn't until grade 8, when we became more friends not just classmates. & Yeah we live close by too.

One time, she came over to a biology private class with this tutor & I purchased lots of funky nail polishes. I was showing it to her & we looked at the clock & said to ourselves: "That tutor ain't coming" So she painted each nail with different color. Right after she finished, the totur came in :X & for the whole session, she was refusing to take any notes, knowing that he will peak at her nails. Which eventually he did :P

Also, I came to discover Friends show from her. Again, we had another class, so we were watching tv until he reachs. Friends was on TV and:

she screamed: AHAHAHY!

I was like: sho el salfh!

she said: 3ade no need to understand what they say, just laugh with them.

I cannot forget two things about her. First, was our first fight which I totally forgot what was it about! she came furiously & squeezed my neck until I was chocking. We always laugh off that memory & I keep remind myself, Don't miss with shoshoo :P

Second, her grandfather *allah yer7amh* Used to call me: Laylat el 3eed ليلة العيد everrrry single time I see him. He was trully a very nice man.

I could go on & on about her, because summing up years of friendship is hard. However, for me, friendship is measured by the great memories shared together not the years. Always remember that my friends ;)

Grounded

Yep. That's me!

I totally forgot it's Sunday. First day of week, everyone is awake getting ready for school & college & all that. My mom caught me & made me dress up my sis, make her breakfast, comb her hair. It might seem like an easy task, but Noooh, for my sis! school is pure HELL. screams & cryers :S went craaazayyyy.

Since the beginning of ramadan, I thought my messed up sleeping pattern will get back to normal. i.e wake up in the morning & sleep at night like normal people do. But actually it got worse.

Yesterday I slept until I heard Al Magrab Prayer :X but it wasn't my fault, that's my mom's cuppaciono the night before which made us all BATS.

Anyway, so I stayed up all night watching shows re-runs while chitchating with older bro about life, travel & all our endless plans. Dad finally gave us the green light for our plan. YA RAB it comes trueee.

-Did I mention that my bro is my guy-best friend or best-guy friend hehe. His 24th Birthday is Tomorrow. Which makes Him 3 years older than me, But since we grew up togather, I've always thought we are Twins :S seriously, we went to the same primery school & for some reason I thought we are. One time, he crushed the bus's window. The school princpal made him pay back the cost of repair from his few dirhams allownace, lol I can't forget that day- miskeen.


GTG to sleeep. Have a niiice day

Pray for Hamdan

Remember back on August, I went to Dubai for the weekend & baby Hamdan-my second cousin-was my hiiighlight of the trip. Super duper cute & he was tagged with me the whole time. Unfortunately, we were struck with the news that his health condition collapsed all of a sudden & he's hospitalized now.

I'm a person who went to hospitals & fuenerals sooo rarely. I don't like facing saddness especially to people whom I really love. But since my mom knew how much I love Hamdan. She insisted I go visit him so that he feels better. & Oowh 7abeeebiiii he was sooo shy when I came in. We played with his plastic animals & told him the typical story that beings with: there was a prince called Hamdan & a verryyy beautifull princess.......

Respecting the privacy of his family, I won't share his real condition but my heart is itched with fear & I wish that nothing serious is wrong with him.

Please Please everyone pray for him in this great month. May god bring him back to his family better than ever.

I love you

First Day

Heyy Folks, How was your first day of Ramadan! any drama

Mine was Ohkay. Had a job interview @2:30, I was gonna die out of thirst & Heat. Got back home, read Quran & online a bit.

F6ooor time. We were expecting my dad's cousin to come, Because he works away from his family & we love to have him over every year, but unfortunately he took a leave & didn't come. My older bro was @college, didn't come too. So F6oor was a bit weird & lonely =(

But I guess the hysterical laughs I got from Freej & شعبية الكرتون made up for it :

The rest of the night was spent racing between channels to see what مسلسل I should "Get myself addicted to"

& that's it ( very impressive layla )

Today, my first cooking class started, with the one & only chef aka mom. I only observed her making كنافة & cinnamon rolls & my turn was to make Spinach pastries. The dough was already made. I just have to make the mix. It turned out really goood except now peaking on the oven, I saw the shapes I made got opened & the spinach is out there :S too bad.

P.S K.D i hope you read my post today. No 3arabzyyy :P

At the last minute

I have been told by "someone" :P that I like fast food a lot. And the truth is, I love food of awwwlll Kinds .... that sounds even worse.

Just a month ago I realized that I treat food the emotional way. I had gone through a stressing phase in the past few months & I turned to food for comfort. Lots & lots of lunch's, dinner's outside. & I have always felt better afterwords. Stupid me thought my good genes will fight all that fat, sugar & the rest of bad stuff. But oh boy, I gained enough weight to make my cheeks look it just got Botox-ed - That's how my friend puts it

The two pix I uploaded are the contrast of each other. If you notice the wholewheat pasta, cooking spray & some random stuff I picked at Apella superstore today. I'm more into healthy food lately, reading labels & lecturing my parents about High-fructos-corn syrup. Oh yeah that's the ugly thing that give us 23 kilos each year without us knowing. I became health goddess all of a sudden. My bestie salama is going thru the same phase, bags & shoes talk now is our least interest. Now it's all about cardiovascular exercise & protein bars :P It's great when you have someone supporting you.

I'm blabbering about food, because ramadan is coming & I know that means excessive indulgence of cheese samboosa & liters of Vimto.

Life is good when home is good

Lounging around with my camera, nothing to do except snapping pix of anything in front of me. And oh if only I can send you all these freshly-baked cheese buns. I like them dipped in honey <3

I love home. I love how simple it is, how it doesn't fit guests :P I was born here, I was raised here & I wanna get married & bring my children to play here. Lots of Drama happened during our life, but with the love of the family we could overcome it. I swear everything comes & goes. But love is the constant element that keep us all going. Today it just hit me that we all grew up & that childhood phase has moved away. I remembered all our accidents at home. One time we were BBQ-ing & my older brother was really naughty. My mom was so so pissed & warning him with that metal thing that you stiff the kebab with & grill lol I don't know what is it called. Anyway, in a split seconds my mom threw the metal thingie & guess what!! it flew right into my brother's leg. It reminded me of Robin Hood cartoon when they shot people with arrows. omg, luckily, only a tiny scar left its mark on my brother's leg. But poor mom was left guilty for quite a while. I always remember that scene in slow-motion. So scary.

--- Pause to watch Noor lol Muhannad is crying, Ok seriously they over did it ---

Anyway, All I wish is that: الله لا يغير علينا

& may all your families stay well, happy & content :)

I slept like an owl !

This has to stop!!

My day went like this:

@8 in the morning: Logged off & slept

@5 : woke up for good

had late lunch, read a book, watched SATC, online, Dinner

THEN

I doze off on the sofa @9 till 11.

Sleep walking to my room & continued my sleeping until 3 in the morning.

now I'm awake while everyone is asleep. aah I hate it. I feel like a loser :x

awaih!

^ Have some Tabbuleh while I tell you what I did today. Kteer 6aybey btw ;)

So today....

I

Killed

a

KITTEN !!

Okay so before you get all judgmental & shoot me! It was an accident =( I got into my car, switched on the engine, plugged my Ipod & thought to myself! this day gonna be great! I'm gonna meet my friend Mzmz After two months in Munich & we gonna catch up on SO many Swalf i.e "Gossip". But noooo, I didn't realize that because I was so busyy day-dreaming, I stepped on that little beaaaautifull gray hairy Kitten ely ma adre mn wain 6l3atliii :X

What is even worse, is that I didn't feel like sumthin is under the "tayer", i thought maybe one of them has less air or whatever they call it. I stopped the car & went to check, Ok so everything is fine. Riiight before i go outta the door, I noticed the kitten laying on the ground looking uuuurgh..... Moment of Silence.......... Let's just say that I covered my eyes & started screaming my brothers' names to come see the murder I attempted.

Dad said, the kitten's soul gonna haunt me while am sleeping & I should put some tuna on my room in case she wanna eat! seriously not funny :S

Ayya 3alaiha am so depressed. Me & my family love pets so much. I still have my precious turtle since I was 7 years old. *Siiigh*



Okay, so the saddness moment is gone - That fast! that's pretty horrible what you did here - let's talk about something else. Time with Mzmz was greatttt. She gave me SATC DVD's to watch & a mag with Jennifer Aniston on the cover. One tradition me & Mzmz cannot get enough of is trading DVD'S & Magazines. Love ya* yal Jetsetter ;)

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I recieved my card just today. Can't wait to abuse it at my favorite store Reiss :D

Your Asian Sanctuary

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The best part is that the Spa has it's own studio for Yoga, Pilates & Belly dancing. I do Yoga there & I'm so loving it, super quite & the people working there are amazing, you just hear them whispering lol. Sharaniss Spa came in its perfect time, since we lack these facilities in AD, most of the great Spa's are located in Hotels or mixed.



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Lema Galby

Forward the Video until it's 2:35

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^ I got this by E-mail. Thought some might be interested. If you wonder where all the ADian's dine or lunch these days! Yes it's Shangri-La - Between the two bridges- Area. I just love to go there, it makes me feel good about my city that hey Emarati people still exist :P

Noor

For those who missed out the previous episodes of Noor & won't mind watching it on their computer screens then check out this website. Enjoy Noor From Episode One until now:

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Know

I have this weird habit of googling the best stuff in life. The curious me & of course boredom takes the blame, Didi my friend would support me on this since she witnessed my all-nighters just looking for the best burger in America or the Best pizza in Italy, Lame Hah! Not to mention the best hotels in Bali & NYC. This has nothing to do with "the secret" But I have this belief that eventually I will attract these things into my life & I will get to try them one day. I have this strong feeling that all the things I want will come true. Okay not all of them especially that some of them are pretty ridiculous. *Hint* Being a friend with Jennifer Aniston :P

But anyway, I've always thought that all people are born lucky. It's just that they make the wrong choices which leave them depressed & unhappy. I thank god for the power of "Know", knowing what you want, Knowing who's good for you & who's gonna turn you life up-side down. I hope the choices I'm making this time are good for me & enshallah the outcome comes as great as I'm imaging.

Yesterday I had two green tea orders at two different places, just to decide which one I should stick to forever. Tall Tazo Green Tea @starbucks was a joy in a cup so yum & relaaaxin. While Costa shot me with a headache the moment I took a sip. Totally not recommended :S

& what a nice closure for the night with a sushi take out eaten in the car while the traffic signal is red.

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edited: For the respect of the upcoming holy month, I removed the I-pod player :)

Like any other day

Random pix from my weekdays. I'm supporting the purple nail polish yeeey :D yet it feels not quite me, so I'm going tomorrow for a pampering day with a signature bloody red tips & toes.

By the way! aren't we all looking forward for the greatest month of the year "Ramadan" . It always remind me that el denia ba3adha eb 5air. So mabrook 3alaikm el shahar o may god give us the strength & well to be the better us.

Hopefully, I wish my plans gets on action after Ramadan. traveling somewhere around, our usual Fujairah snorkling trip & for god sakes START working :P

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Quick-ies :

Shwai5: Alf 7amdellah 3al salama. AD feels great with u around.
Phenomenal Zabiii: May god guide every step we take. U deserve it my tidy bear & hey that calls for a Cupcakes day.
Salama: waiting for Yewww Queen S!!
3houd: na3eeemaan. a7s one day I will publish a quirky poem book klllh mnch LOL

Can't Wait

From the master mind behind the most romantic Book-turned- into-a-movie The Note Book. Comes Nights in Rodanthe By Nicholas Sparks. Hopefully, a favorite for Romantic movies' Fans. Being a Nicholas Sparks Books' Junkie , this is the B e s t I have ever read. Although that was several years ago, I pretty much forgot what's the story was about :P but I still remember how amazing it was <3 aaah it's like a dream come trueee.

It's scheduled to arrive in October :D

3>

Take me to Boston now!


picture credit: flour arrangements blog

Splaaash

My second cousin fa6oum who is only 5 is spending some time at our house. I came back home to see her & my sis having a plastic-pool-fiesta. Along with their super tiny beach chairs and umbrella. I couldn't fit on the chair so I sat on the floor reading my newly purchased book *Susu thnx for the recommendation XOXO* & enjoying my starbucks Mexican salad. Ever since fa6om is here, I'm sleep deprived *Hint* sleeping with the lights on :S Yesterday we slept while watching Bambi.

Take a break

It's my new happy mood Booster. If only they make it in the original slim bars.

Phenomenal Zabi, you haaave to try it, , reminded me of Reese's peanut butter cups <3

Back

I'm BaaaaaCk from my 4 days getaway in Dubai:

- Beach walks with Lady Danger pout & my favorite Disney world hoodie

- Turkey & Cheese Panini's breakfast

- Wild wadiiiiii & cruising Jumairah Road back & forth aimlessly w/ the best cousins ever

-McNuggets @2 in the morning

- All nighters just to catch up Noor show re-run

- A tour around the neighborhood in a golf cart allaaayy <3

-The yummiest crave-filling-ly Jumbo Tempura Maki

- The cuuuutest second cousins on the whole world. Here's 7amdan imitating my LD pout XD

Trip lowlight:

Going to MOE on Saturday night with Fleet of Kids & nannies. *cough* B O R I N G

Saks only for guys! am So jealous

Weekend Away

I'm leaving tomorrow with Lolita my cousin to Dubai . We're spending the whole weekend there. WOHOOOO. We're SO excited & our plans are E N D L E S S

will take lots of pix. c ya all on Sunday.


P.S Salama I wish you were here =( =(

Oh little kitty

The street cat that found the shelter at our house, gave birth to 4 tiny kittens. So since I have nothing important to do yesterday, I managed to snap 200 shots of them :S they were so camera friendly.

& finally everytime I mention cats, this scene comes to my mind. e n j o y

Can't Sleep

What did I do tonight just to kill the time:

- Organized my magazines collection * those are the magazines I used to pick from the petrol station while driving to uni*
- Watched Noor- Neeran - Dar Al Zeman- Friends- Just my Luck
- Sat Online for the remaining of the night

& now:

If only he's 40 years younger :P dedicated to every Khalid Al Faisal Fan over there.

A brownie

What am doing now?
Drooling over Galler's Juuuuuciest browniee and feeling Oh so good. Healthy food is not working for me , I had to ruin my diet with the brownie at the end, and yep it's worth it. I had a Greek-boring- salad and a Jasmine Tea which was very de-streessing, Speaking of Tea. Galler have the best selection of tea in AD, so much to choose from. Also Cafe de la paix offers Tchaba tea <3.

^ btw i wrote a long post, but it disappeared faj2a :S uufff i hate when that happens. sorryyyy

Weekend in Abu Dhabi

I just came back from the movies, and here's my experience with The Dark knight at Marina Mall cinestar, thankfully, Indestructible took the burden and wrote exactly what I wanted to say. Never in my entire life I have seen the cinema hall been so packed with people. Regardless, I said I came & am not backing off I havta watch the movie. people fighting with each other for taking their lines, and it was a pure chaos. In the movie, one lady brought her toddler when it clearly states it's a 15+. The baby kept crying for almost the whole time. Not to mention the bunch of guys talking so loudly and clapping for every move batman does. UUFFTTT torture.

Anyway. I didn't let all that ruin the movie for me, i was actually enjoying the thrill. And to be honest, I still didn't understand the story of the movie 3adl, but just starrrrring at Batman is a pleasure teheee <3>

What do you want from UAE! I want Chips 3man

every time I ask my cousins what do they want from here, it's always a box of chips. Now this time it was a bit different.

My cousin "Z" who is also my best friend since we were new born, got married couple of months ago, and now she has discovered that she is pregnant. And her pregnancy craving has fallen into chips oman :S I sent her 3 boxes of chips already just 3ashan it don't turn out as a Big chips like-mole on her baby's body.

on the other hand, no matter how long we talk about her pregnancy I'm still in the shocked-phase. I still remember all our late nighters making Puck Cheese sandwiches and noodles. And how crazy we acted in a conservative country as the KSA, we used to drive the Hay2a people nuts. One time I was about to go into the ice rink they have in the mall, just to see what that dude will do. She was money-wise unlike me, every time I go to visit them, she would take my money and give me 15 riyals everyday, she said: I should be on Oprah to teach people how to handle their financials.

Am calling her "Um Firas" from now. But why Firas??

2 years ago, she came for a visit. I had a headache stroke and I was in a very bad condition. My dad rushed me to the hospital and she insisted on coming, holding her daughters of Riyadh book. We went to the hospital and suddenly we saw the handsome-est Muhannad-like receptionist. He was syrian, rosy cheeks mn el bard and hair pulled back with a gel, kinda McDreamy-ish.
I was taken to the room & I was diagnosed with a strong dehydration. She sat next to me reading her book. We were dieing to know who is that receitopinst, what's his name, age, everything. The nurse came and boy was she the most hyper nurse i've seen in my life. Mniii mnaaak we tried to fool her for some infromation. luckily she spilled everything: yeah that's Firas, he's 24 years old, SINGLE girlsssss!!!

Our faces Flashed with a smile and she screamed: "Wallaah en jbt walad la asameeeh Firas, Nathren 3alayyyaaaa ya layla"

& now the name is hunting her, kaifha she made a promise. akeed he will come as handsome as him :P

For You

Dedicated to Didi. For what an amazing friend she is. & no matter what conversation we talk about, Friends has to be part of it, whether it's a reminder of a scene or a quote. *Heart* Ya. You are by all means the strongest person I have ever known. God gave you the biggest well to smile no matter what. Don't you ever change that, because it's precious :) & one day enshallah will go to Magrduy's & read your name on the best sellers section for what an amazing writer you are :P


Edited, that's my favorite quote :
Monica: Pheabe, do you think that your favorite animal says much about you?
Pheabe: What? You mean behind my back?

Sick & Tired

I'm drained of energy today, and I feel I'm getting a fever tomorrow :S mee counting on my miraculous Advil to make me better hopefully. I dunno wat's wrong everyone in the house is being sick though. So there is nothing much to say except a little update about my job hunting. I attended a presentation today regarding one of the real estate companies here in Abu Dhabi, they developed a promising graduate program and they were promoting it. I liked it! among all the offers I got, this is the one that looks suitable for me :) enshallah 5air, still didn't decide yet i have to discuss it with my bestie's first.

But yeey I'm happy that i got to meet my Uni classmates in the presentation, turned out we're all in the same stage of career cluelessness.

Pheww , it was o v e r

Listening to: Kathem al Saher- Ha 7abeebi <3

Craving: Benihanna Miami *pout*

el7amdellah. today passed so smoothly, better than what I expected.
The test & interview went Great, the Head of HR was very impressed, at one point she was like: you talk so fast, are all this hyper all the time? mskeena!!! but i managed to convince her that I'm willing to work hard bla bla bla. What really amazed me is that I scored fairly well in the numerical test, and my lowest result was actually in that abstract shapes test :S. For some reason, I feel that "me" crunching some math without a calculator in the past few days made me think in a different way. I feel like I've been snoozing my brain for SO LONG. Even while i was in Uni, everything we did was entirely with a calculator or excel. believe me guys, doing it without a calculator is So much fun. My brother recommends this book & also this about the same subject.

Other than that, I decided to pamper myself right after the interview. Had my nails done with the nicest summer-y polish *check it out girls: essie - watermelon* then rewareded myself with an Indian lunch with my friend joody. Although I've been into healthy food lately and Green Tea replaced my usual latte but today was my free day for everything *Grinnn*

P.S thanx for all the prayers it means so much <3 Mahra, shai5a & Ibrahim: you were right guys, Flashing a S M I LE at any interview and consider it done :D

scared

I decided to switch to a white background. Dark was kinda depressing for me lately. Hope you all like it ;)

Tomorrow I have a test & interview at a company in AD. and am so scared of the test, i suuuuckkk @ math. I already lost a Golden job offer because i think* i didn't do well in the math test. I do