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Hey there, you just landed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Yes, you just did. That big thud meant Dubai, just in case you are still groggy. How was your journey? Jetlagged? Well, I hope a little party and the lovely weather will make you feel a little bit better!
That’s my 5 year old daughter up there in the photo, enjoying her favorite weekend activity! It’s March now and we’re back to the beach!
Anyway, an introduction – My name is Grace and this is my party. I mean, this blog IS my party, in fact being the introvert that I am, this is the only party that I don’t mind going to every single day. I’ve met friends and really great people through my blog and through last year’s Ultimate Blog Party hosted by 5 Minutes for Mom and hope to find more!
I seldom post my photo on this blog but since this is a party, I’ll make an exception! Yeah, that’s me on the right. Don’t stare at me too long, I’m shy!
I had been blogging for two years now, after I uprooted my family from Japan and transported them to Dubai, United Arab Emirates because of my work. What’s my husband’s say on this? “A perfect chance to stay at home”. He was a stay at home dad for almost 5 months (he started working after my mom came and rescued him from domestic prison) and enjoyed every minute of it while I worked for six days a week outside. I still only have one full rest day now but of course, being a mom, is there even a day of “rest”?
I mostly blog about our life here, being an expat and generally what’s happening in Dubai, some stories you won’t find in the news and the much hyped media. Don’t believe everything you say about Dubai, especially the bad ones! We love living here and never regretted our decision to relocate. So far, so good!
Life is exciting, there’s always something coming up, rising, week after week after week! And if there’s nothing exciting in the city, we can always head on to the beach. We live 10 minutes away from it so if we’re not home, we’re probably playing in the sand or swimming.
Oh, and aside from blogging about my second home, I host giveaways twice a week so do check back to enter on Tuesdays and Fridays! Right now, I have a lovely Jade Earth Copper Toggle Wire Bracelet and an organic Bamboo organic baby blanket to giveaway so please enter while you’re here!
I’ll not make this long as I know this is a huge party just like last year’s and there are lots of places (blogs) to go to next. Grab something before you go!
Cake with date slices:
Pomegranate juice (go on, it’s really good!):
Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again! *waving hand*
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Wow the flight over was something else! But glad to party Dubai style! Loved the juice and the cake was great!
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Gotta love the blogosphere – must say I never thought I would be in Dubai!!
party on!!
You can visit my party HERE!
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Kari
Greetings from Oman (only a 4 hour drive for me) lol
Am i glad to find you lol i have been wondering isnt there anyone from the Middle East and poof there you are
It was really nice meeting you, drop by when you have time
Cheers
Mayya aka Mamati
You just don’t know how thrilled I am to have found another blogger from the Middle East!!
Great to meet you. I am glad you posted the picture, It isnice to see the person you are reading about. I am going to come back to see posts as I think it would be wonderful to visit UAE!
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Hi Grace! Thanks for stopping by my party and I really enjoyed your party post as well! It’s so much fun to learn more about everyone this way – thanks for sharing.
Deb – Mom of 3 Girlss last blog post..Weekend Top Five – Deck and (maybe) Detroit
I’m glad you included your picture in your party post! Great to meet you! I’m impressed that you can post regularly while working six days a week, being a mom, AND hanging out at the beach! Sounds like you have a wonderful, FULL life!
Thank you for visiting my blog for the UBP! I am just now visiting everyone on the list. I hope it is not too late… I am an introvert too… the blogosphere is an interesting place for us
Amy Ellen at HealthBeginsWithMom.com
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dropping in from the UBP to say hi. You made it onto the Fab Fifteen this week on Momdot…it will be posted tomorrow!
Couldn’t make it to the party this year, but glad to see all is well over here
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I’m here for the Ultimate Blog Party! I enjoyed reading and visiting your blog — it was nice “meeting” you and your beautiful daughter
Thanks for stopping by!!
Dubai-interesting. Would love living that close to the beach! Couldn’t live in the city though since I am a country girl. Nice to meet you!
That cake looks really good!
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Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier, and for inviting me to this exotic location!
You have some very interesting stories here!
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Greetings from the Philippines!
I’m visiting from UBP site in 5M4M and I hope you’re having fantabulous time.
Hope you pop by and visit my party place here.
Thanks.
~Fran
I have really loved clicking around your site!! Especially seeing the mall at christmas… wow!!
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I must say you have a great blog.. Your daughter is cute..
Your blog is definitely unique and fun to visit. My aunt and uncle lived in Dubai years ago. I think I have a picture of her on that same beach. The water looks sooo nice!
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Oh the little one is adorable, and the scenery gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing your blog on the the party! I’m just blog hopping finding some really fantastic blogs.
Sarah .aka. Mamalotsoftotss last blog post..The Ultimate Blog Party 2009
Thanks for introducing yourself, it was good to get to know you a bit more. You’re very pretty!
You won an award at Callista’s Ramblings
Happy UBP09!!
I love the colors of your blog. Your daughter is beautiful.
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What a great post Grace!
(Yep, I’m still lurking in the background of your blog!!)
I don’t know how you do it: working 6 days a week, being a mom, and being such a prolific blogger. Ever since I started working full-time (and only 5 days a week!!), my blogging has been going downhill…
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I’ve visited you before but sooo lovely learning a bit more about YOU! Happy Partying!!
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Hi Sabine!
Thanks for stopping by my blog party. I have stopped participating in Photo Hunt (where we first “met”)so I am quite surprised to see you pop up in the comments!
I am a little lucky that I can blog “a little” from work especially on Saturdays and Sundays when I am in the office while the rest of the world is enjoying their weekend.
Grace
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