I don't know how many times I've apologized for the lack of updates on this blog so I'm not going to do it now because I can't promise to be consistent in writing with all the things currently going on in my life. But if you are reading this, thank you for still being here. … Continue reading Why we left Dubai
expat life
What I learned from living alone again after 13 years
I think there are two types of people: one who loves being in the constant company of people and people who find solitude when alone. The alone but never lonely kind of people. As weird as it sounds, they do exist. Recently, I lived alone in our two bedroom apartment in Dubai for a few … Continue reading What I learned from living alone again after 13 years
I survived driving to Kite beach
Last weekend, I woke up and decided I would take the kids to the beach, never mind I'd be driving for 30 minutes to get there. If you know me, you know how I feel about driving, especially with routes I am not familiar with or have not driven to at all. I'm happy to say … Continue reading I survived driving to Kite beach
We’re nine years in Dubai
The above photo was taken exactly NINE years ago, today. It was the morning after we landed in Dubai from a long flight from Japan (my camera even still showed Japan time). Our daughter Pristine had just turned 3 years old and I just started working at my current company. We moved to Dubai without any … Continue reading We’re nine years in Dubai
Warm winter this year in Dubai
Something's wrong with this year's "winter". Well, before I begin - I know the thought of "winter" in the Middle East might have you all laughing. But as a matter of fact, there IS winter in desert land, even if people living outside of the Middle East would like to prefer to it still as summer. I … Continue reading Warm winter this year in Dubai
Between the grass and the clear blue skies
Lately a work colleague and I have been spending my lunch break at a small park behind our office building. We only have 30 minutes of break - it used to be an hour but then it was shortened in exchange for off on Saturdays but I'll take a short lunch break to be able … Continue reading Between the grass and the clear blue skies
On the Up: Moving to the UAE and What to Consider
People are flocking to the United Arab Emirates these days. With the subtropical climate,flashy lifestyle and all the travel opportunities a place like Dubai offers, it's hard to blame anyone for upping sticks and grabbing a piece of this for a few days. Dubai tourism has grown significantly in recent years and although the city … Continue reading On the Up: Moving to the UAE and What to Consider
Does being an expat make you fat?
"You were a lucky bitch!" A friend snapped at me when we were talking about expat life and how it makes one fat - most of the time. But the first time I became an expat, I was not fat - and because of that, I earn the title, "lucky bitch". I was 19 when … Continue reading Does being an expat make you fat?
5 Reasons why we hired a house help
We have a live-in house help. I am not afraid or ashamed to admit this because I am not a supermom who can do everything and keep my sanity: work, kids and a less-cluttered house. She takes care of my son when I am out working. She helps me run the house so everyone is well … Continue reading 5 Reasons why we hired a house help
Saying goodbye, until we meet again
Countdown to broken heart: T-2 days. They both knew this was coming but they didn't want to think it was coming this fast. Pristine's first friend in Dubai, whom she knew since she was three at school is going to relocate to Canada with her family. They will leave in a few days. The hardest … Continue reading Saying goodbye, until we meet again
Finding Backroads 