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in defense of the “selfie”
Photo credit …or why all selfies are not created equal. I am a huge fan of selfies. But I don’t have a mental disorder, I’d like to believe. I love selfies. In fact, I encourage everyone to take a...
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I close my eyes and I see her
I did not know Sarah* really well except for occasions I could count in my ten fingers that we would meet up at our daughters’ school or when we invite each other for dinners at our respective homes....
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That third baby
Pristine and Benjamin greeted me at the door as if in a contest who gets to hug me first. We wrestle and fall down on the sofa and I said, “Awww, my two babies!” My daughter looked up at me and said,...
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The dangers of kids wearing eyeglasses
Our ten year old got her first prescription glasses last Saturday. She was beaming with joy saying, “finally, I can see everything clearly now!” Her vision is not perfect anymore, as I would have...
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A little update on the kids
Small update on the kids. Ramadan, which started more than two weeks ago, has dramatically changed the way Benjamin rolls with regards to his nap time. He used to sleep at around 12 noon and wake up...
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My daughter might want to become a nun
It’s been a while since I talked about my daughter here. Her name is Pristine and she’ll be turning 11 before the year ends. Where did all the time go? Yes, I ask that question once in a while. She...
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The one where ketchup won’t ever belong!
I could never understand *some* people from *certain* nationalities’ fascination about ketchup. I don’t really hate ketchup but I do believe just like any other condiments on Earth, it has its proper...
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Chronic stomach pain that won’t go away
Hello. How are you? I’ve not been keeping well. It’s been THREE grueling weeks of pain and discomfort for me and I’ve been to 3 doctors who keep on guessing and giving me different diagnosis and meds...
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Is it really IBS?
An update about my health. The chronic stomach pain continued after I published my last post. I spent Friday night waking up to pain, TWICE. Saturday was ok, Sunday was not, Monday not…I’ve lost...
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Me, the party pooper
I feel bad every time one of my children’s birthday nears. Don’t get me wrong, I am very grateful for another year of good health and thankful for each of the 365 days I hold them. But the usual and...
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Movies on the go with Du and icflix
Love movies? I do but I wish I had more time to watch my favorites. Sometimes when I travel by train, I wish I could stream movies or documentaries easily to while away the time or when I am waiting...
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Thoughts on turning 38
One rainy day in 1996, my father came home with an unusual glow in his face. He looked like he wanted to tell me something but couldn’t. It’s the first time he’d acted like that and it felt weird. He...
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Dubai winter time is park time
A couple of weekends ago, this happened. We went to the Ripe Food & Craft Market at Zabeel Park. Everyone’s talking about it and it’s like the “go to” event every Friday when winter starts in...
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My Secret Santa is awesome
I’ve read that more than a hundred UAE residents have signed up for the UAE Secret Santa. Strangers are being paired, one is a Secret Santa who buys a gift for his/her Santee. Wouldn’t it be fun? I...
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Pristine is eleven
It can’t be helped. I have a preteen under my wings now. My oldest child turned 11 just before Christmas. It’s always difficult around Pristine’s birthday – year end hectic schedule at work, last...
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Team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race in Abu Dhabi
Have you heard of the Volvo Ocean Race? I know I’ve heard of it before but never took notice – I am not into sailing, although very much love the water (beach, ocean, seas, whatever as long as it is...
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Happy New Year 2015!
What do I look forward to in 2015? Health, first and foremost, going back to see my family (my father has not ‘met’ my son), more peace of mind, focusing more on blogging and probably less time spent...
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The Happy Box
My mom was a stay at home mom and my memories of childhood included lots of time spent with her doing little things with my siblings. She taught me how to sew, to cook, yarn work (I forgot what’s it...
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Dubai rain in January and nostalgic over lanzones
It’s raining in Dubai right now and while it’s still not full blown rain like in the tropics (because duh, this is not the tropics…), we’re happy with the cooler weather, gray skies and little pitter...
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Benjamin’s going to school soon!
It’s inevitable. We just submitted school registration papers for Benjamin. I still can’t believe he’ll be going to school already. Wasn’t it just yesterday when he was still a baby who clings to me...
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