Axis of Evil - Dubai

The Axis of Evil Comedy Tour will be in Dubai Nov 27 - 29. I got really excited as I should be in Dubai around that time. I checked online and the tickets were to go on sale in Dubai on Nov 20th and online starting Nov 21st.

As of 11 pm Bahrain time last night (midnight Dubai time) I sat myself in front of the net and started clicking and refreshing, waiting for the tickets to go on sale. Eventually around 2 am, I gave up and went to sleep. Throughout the night, I kept waking up up and checking, nothing.. nada!

This morning, I checked a few more times until I got a bad feeling about it. Called Dubai, and lo' and behold, SOLD OUT! They all sold out last night! I'm so upset that I never even had a chance! I was sooo looking forward to this.

Pre-Mobile

How did we ever function pre-"mobile phone era"? I know how we functioned pre-internet.. slowly! Mail used to take 2-4 weeks to get half way across the world and we had to go to the library to research information. Encyclopedia's played a big part of our life and we weren't as knowledgeable about the rest of the world and its events.

But without mobile phones, how did we ever manage to meet up somewhere? Now-a-days, we constantly use our mobile to figure out where the other person is, when they're arriving, and where we're meeting up. "Wainkom?" "3ind el food court.. yala ta3alay!"

Imagine your mobile taken away from you for a few days. Will you be able to function?

Food

Those who know me, know that I've got this thing with takings pics of food when I eat out (or in!) Can't help it.. so here are a few:

The New 30

When I was younger, I looked at people in their 30's as "old".. of course, now that I'm one of 'those people', I think 30 is still young!

Granted, whatever age we're at, we usually think those younger than us are babies adn those older than us are dinosaurs. But, is it just me, or is "30" in this day and age younger than the "30" in the past?

Randomness

- "Show off your imperfections..!"

- "Dating is like driving a cab; you've got to have ur lights on so guys know you're available." (* Glamour)

- "Life's too short to worry about things you can't change!"

- "Smile.. make them wonder what you're up to!"

Colts

Indianapolis Colts faced the New England Patriots in a battle of the undefeated yesterday. They met in Indianapolis for the long awaited showdown.

The Colts put on a great performance. They handed the Patriots a lot of firsts this season (first interception for Brady in 176 passes, first time not to score in the first possession, first time to not score first and longest trailing time in a game.) The defense put a lot of pressure on the Patriots and ended the first half with a Colts lead, 13-7.

The Colts held on to the lead (20-10) up until the last 3 minutes of the game, when things completely turned around. The Patriots defense kicked it up, stopping the Colts' offense. Then Brady brought it home by scoring 2 touchdowns that took them to win the game, 24-20.

Although heartbroken at the Colts' lost, I am proud of the fact that they "brought it" to the game last night. They played with heart and while I expected them to get clobbered, they held their own for most of the game. I'm sure this is a lesson though, that they've got to hold on till the last whistle.

Although I royally hate Brady now, the Patriots and Colts have so far forced themselves to be the teams to watch this season. 8 more weeks till the playoffs.

PLAY BALL!

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Home Sweet Home

I've been lazy since I got back from Dubai. Looks like I got bit by the tse tse bug again! Can't get enough sleep.

The business trip was a success overall. But enough about work..

Stayed at the Emirates Towers and it was nice. The never ending supply of Toblerone they offer was a nice bonus! I got upgraded to the "Chopard Floor", which is an all female floor made to 'pamper' women. I took some pics but too lazy to upload them now. Perhaps later.

Had dinner at Marina Walk Saturday night. The weather was gorgeous, view amazing, and atmosphere relaxing. Oh, and food was pretty good too. I also got to watch "The Kingdom". I really enjoyed the movie.. thought it was very well done!

All in all, a great trip. Planning on a repeat by month's end inshAllah.

So, anyone got a cure for this constant tired state I'm in these days?

Dubai

Leaving for a quick last minute business trip to Dubai. Leaving tomorrow morning and coming back late Sunday. Catchya later! :)

The Bond

I read this in an email forward today and liked it. Thought I'd share:

A little girl and her father were crossing a bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter, "Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don't fall into the river."

The little girl said, "No, Dad. You hold my hand."

"What's the difference?" asked the puzzled father.

"There's a big difference," replied the little girl. "If I hold your hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand go. But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens, you will never let my hand go."

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond. So hold the hand of the person whom you love, rather than expecting them to hold yours..

Eid Mubarak

كـل عـام و انـتم بخـير.. تـقبل الـله اعمـالـكم ان شـاء الـله



Wishing you and your families a very happy Eid..