“This is our next one” Melissa announces excitedly. The ‘next one’ she refers to is our next ladies night outing, we are making a bit of a stretch for Soha and Sura’s birthdays.… Read the rest
A Bit Of A Stretch For Soha & Sura
Happy Holi
The Hindu festival of colors, Holi, is a spring harvest festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It can also symbolize love, forgiveness and new life.
Today we head to Holi at the Greens Community in Dubai. Although I know that officially Holi doesn’t kick off until the full moon (likely Wednesday of the coming week) the celebrations start early here today.… Read the rest
Al Mamzar Again
Here we are again at Al Mamzar, another triathlon, this will be his third here and fourth overall so far.
Jasper is excited. Not only has he been training hard but Grandad is also here to watch him this time.… Read the rest
Ladies In Red
It is Nour’s birthday and Melissa has been at it again, organizing us for a night of celebrations. Tonight we head back to Asia Asia and in celebration of love and friendship we are ladies in red. It doesn’t matter whether we have had a crazy day or a boring one, what brings us together is a sense of adventure and excitement, plus, it’s good for our health (the studies say!).… Read the rest
Andalucia’s Supermums Uncensored
Andalucia’s Supermums – There used to be times when I could remember what 17 was like, the fun, the friends, the freedom. Those days are few and far between now. Tonight, however, I feel 17 again.
Our super organized supermum host Melissa has once again scouted for the most suitable location with the best deal for us for our ladies night.… Read the rest
Celebrating Manal
It’s easy to forget those born in December and January, or indeed any other busy time of the year when individual birthdays may rank second to larger and more public, religious or commercial events – Christmas, Easter, Eid, Chinese New Year, Thanksgiving, Halloween and the like.… Read the rest
The Penguin
Another perfect Dubai winter’s day. Twenty eight degrees Celsius and clear skies. Top top it all off, we have an invitation for The Penguin.
We’ve been out on The Penguin before, however, today is special as we are farewelling our hosts and will be sad to see them leave.… Read the rest
Antarctica, World Islands
Far from La Dolce Far Niete, the art of doing nothing, today we head out on a Dubai Marina Yacht Club rally to the World Islands. We have a line up of things to do!
We reach the marina around 8:30 a.m.,… Read the rest
Too Busy, Too Tired
“I’m too busy” I think to myself on the commute home, “I’m just too tired to go out tonight”. It’s been a bit of a rough day at work. After a day like today, going out isn’t the most appealing thought.… Read the rest
Dina
We had about 70 people at our wedding. I’m not sure how you muster that many people for a birthday party, but somehow our lovely diva Dina has.
Melissa (co-organizer), Hamish (Melissa’s hubby) & I are the first to arrive.… Read the rest