The tale of the tragic turtle

Did you miss me? I’m DETERMINED to write something on my blog today as I’ve been very lax – no posts in more than six weeks – naughty Flickster! So just sit back and relax as I take you on a journey…
It’s difficult to know where to begin really, but for starters I’d like to tell you [...]

Snapshot on today: 15 Jan 09

I suddenly realised this morning that I’ve been a bit slack on my blog of late, after the Wii fit shocker of late last year. I have been busy with work and what-not as well as sticking rigidly to a daily yoga regime (well done me!) and it seems to be paying off, though unfortunately [...]

Are Wii fit or what?!

Well, er actually no, we’re not…
It’s an accepted wisdom in the Dubai expat community that after a certain amount of time living in this bauble of the Emirates one is likely to obtain what is wryly dubbed the “Dubai Stone. “
Dubai is world famous for it’s bargain jewelery deals, and whilst in my imagination this [...]

Rave is the new rant

Apologies for the delayed post.
It’s becoming increasingly apparent to me that it is much easier to rant and rave on the negatives, rather than wax lyrical on the positives. Things are greatly improved and I really feel as if I have turned a corner. My new challenge is to convey everything that’s happening with a [...]

Onwards and up…

The good news is that PD and I are moving, finally! As of Friday we officially take possession of a one bedroom apartment located on the 34th floor of a tower called Southridge 6. It’s right next to the Burj Dubai and Dubai Old Town, which means that we are very close to nice bars [...]