By Grace on Aug 31, 2007 in Friday fillers, blogging | 0 Comments
This was originally called The Blog Crush Meme but since I think I am too old and too married for the word crush, I renamed it.
1. What was the first blog you read? The very first blog I ever read was Accidental Mother. She writes about single parenting with humor, as if it is a […]
By Grace on Aug 30, 2007 in Thursday Thirteen | 18 Comments
THIRTEEN TV SHOWS I GREW UP WITH
MacGyver - I can’t forget how MacGyver always has something to come up with even in most impossible situations!
Three’s Company - I love John Ritter’s humor. So sad that he has to die so young.
Miami Vice - the original is always the best.
Small Wonder - dreamed of having a robot as a sister […]
By Grace on Aug 29, 2007 in desert life | 11 Comments
Water is one of the first things that come to mind when we hear the word desert.
Do you imagine vast, endless arid area without greens and unbathed people with dry throats? Dubai is so far from it. There are lots of greens grown in parks and on the streets with lots of water supply to […]
By Grace on Aug 28, 2007 in blogging | 4 Comments
I am not in a hiatus after the long carnival post yesterday although I admit, I want to break free from blogging by at least a day. Oh well, I couldn’t do it so here’s a quick post.
As mentioned in my previous post, I am slowly migrating into my own domain. Contents moved, some bugs checked, […]
By Grace on Aug 27, 2007 in blog carnivals | 37 Comments
The Carnival of Family Life is in Dubai!
The ‘normal’ calendar says summer is about to end, some places must be welcoming the cool autumn air already but guess what, it’s still and will always be summer-y in this corner of the globe so follow me as your guide through the first COFL summer fair here […]
By Grace on Aug 27, 2007 in Chaos, dubai public scene | 2 Comments
So that explained the gloomy weather, dark clouds and sun not showing up this morning. Funny I hoped it would bring on rain.
In a fire in Jebel Ali chemical depot, “There were explosions, sending debris up to 300 meters in the air,” according to a report in GulfNews. However, there were no casualties.
The Jebel Ali […]
By Grace on Aug 26, 2007 in Family, desert life | 6 Comments
Right now, there is no moment of freshness even after a shower. After each bath, I get squeaky clean but strangely, I begin to wonder if the wetness around face and neck is water from the shower or sweat from my newly cleaned pores.
At this time of the year, it is considered normal for the water […]
By Grace on Aug 25, 2007 in Saturday Photo Hunters | 18 Comments
This week’s theme : Happy
Pristine’s first time on Dubai beach. She was all smiles the whole day! Photo taken March 2007 at Jumeirah Beach Park, Dubai. When it is just the start of spring in most countries in the northern hemisphere, Dubaians are beach-ready by March!
By Grace on Aug 24, 2007 in Friday fillers | 6 Comments
Here’s ripping off another random meme.
10 FAVORITES
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: It’s a close call between ice cream and pizza…doesn’t hurt to mention, right? On the safe side, I also love dried apricots.
Favorite Month: January - I’m all excited at the start of each year!
Favorite Song: depends on my mood
Favorite Movie: The Count of Monte […]
By Grace on Aug 23, 2007 in Thursday Thirteen | 19 Comments
THIRTEEN AMUSING QUOTES ABOUT MARRIAGE
Marriage is a great institution, but I’m not ready for an institution yet. - - May West
I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury. - - Groucho Marx
Some people claim that marriage interferes with romance. There’s no doubt about it. Anytime you have a romance, your wife […]