This about sums up the weather here in Dubai… temperatures are only going to increase… including the humidity. #airconditioningismynewhero #notmadeforthisheat #icecreamforlife #thankgoodnessiworkindoors #getmysunglasses #spf1000 #yepitshot meme source
For me, finding a good tailor is the same as finding a good hair stylist. It isn’t easy and it usually is not a bargain. However, if you find the right one then it’s worth every penny. I discovered a tailor here in Satwa, Coventry Tailoring. Without having anything made by this shop before, I left it all by the sewing machine and hoped for the best. I had ten pieces made. Some were ‘same, sames’ (just a copy of something I already own) but the rest were from photos and a bit of my imagination. For me, this is like putting it…
As far as I am concerned, I already won! A bit of background. Every year, the San Diego Fair has a photography contest. From my understanding many photographers from all over the world participate in this somewhat prestigious event. If I am in town in the summer, I am at the Fair. And the one thing I want to do at the Fair (besides eat chocolate covered bacon) is to go to the photography exhibition and see all of the images. I entered some photos many years ago and didn’t make it beyond the first round. But always in my heart,…
Within my travels, there have been moments where time stops or it hovers over me like smoke from a cigarette. It’s a feeling of being timeless. And usually these moments occur when I experience beauty. But beauty that surrounds me with all of my senses being employed so that I am transfixed in that one moment. Without the aroma from the sea, the blanket of sand on my feet, the warm water touching my ankles, and the wind in my hair, the video below does not do this particular moment justice. But if you can use your imagination a little bit, I hope…
I am not a Dubai enthusiast. Part of the reason is the cost of living here. It is really expensive. The other reason is that everything is so spread out; one really needs a car. The metro is safe and clean but it’s time consuming and doesn’t go a ton of places at the moment (expansions are happening, just not right now). Plus it’s really hot here. I know, it’s Dubai. But, it’s really hot here! I realize that there are people out there who are going to disagree with me as they think Dubai is the bee’s knees, and…
Even though I live in Dubai, I never really understood the wealth until I tried on a half a million dollar diamond ring. Half a million dollars. It was so pretty. As I was admiring the clarity and brilliance of the gem, the salesmen informed me that he recently sold a 10 karat ring for a cool million. Just someone who had walked in, looking for a new ring. Monili was the jeweller that was recommended to me to have a necklace made. So I cashed in a couple of very old gold jewellery pieces (which certainly did not add up…
So if there is a God, I kind of think of him like this. He runs a giant, universal Corporation. He gave us a beautiful floor in the building with everything we need. And I mean, everything. However, as much as we would like to think we are a priority, Humanity is just one of the many Departments within this Corporation. Now because this Corporation is so large, he doesn’t always have time to deal with our every need. In fact, like most bosses, he expects us to do the best with what we have. His thinking is, I have…
I found that with Morocco, some parts were hectic while others were calm… and everything in between. This is an incredibly diverse land that has something to offer everyone. If it’s not on your bucket list, it really should be. Below is a video I created about Morocco; compiled from all of my videos and recordings. I tried a couple of new techniques and the video is just over four minutes. I think that is pretty good considering I was there for just under two weeks. Please do enjoy!
I am vain about my hair. I admit it. It borders on obsession but just a smidge. I have been known to schedule exercise classes and excursions around when I do my hair. Put it this way, one of the biggest draw backs for me in Dubai is that my shower has the lowest water pressure on the planet. Yes, I have checked it out and mine is the weakest. I am bringing this up because in Morocco there is a tree called the Argan tree from which argan oil is produced. From my understanding, this tree is native to Morocco and…
Quick note: I only had one day of rest before I went back to work after returning from Morocco. So this post and the photos are not what I had hoped. Hopefully, it will give you a quick overview. More to come! Casablanca: this city is the economic capital of Morocco. It is growing by leaps and bounds. Walking around the city was such a treat as some of the older buildings are Art Deco which gave this city a unique charm. The Hassan II Mosque was breathtaking. As the waves from the Atlantic pounded on the shore, this mosque,…
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