Taxi & the Drivers

Finding a cab after work has always been a challenge in Dubai. Rush hour. People everywhere. You really have to be smart on how to get a cab like positioning yourself in a strategic location.

I've encountered all sorts of taxi drivers from amusing me to annoying me.

Let's start with the annoying once.

1. Those who will just passed by you because they see a European or a Westener waiting. Discrimination unfortunately.

2. Taking a bath is for heavensake a thing that some drivers don't understand. Having a bath isn't that hard. I have to open my windows to get some fresh air or immediately spray perfume on my hand and smell it the entire time. What I hate the most? Is when I'm at the back seat and infront of me is the driver. The driver will just have to put his arms right next to the window and there you go! Right next to my nose is the most disgusted smell.

3. Picking their noses! I had this one time that I was looking for the exact amount of my bill coz I saw how the driver picked his nose. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any. Much to my dismay, I have to get my change. I immediately took hold of my hand sanitizer and apply whatever is left of it.

4. Really rude drivers. They don't want near distances coz they won't be earning that much.

5. Drivers who display their knowledge of our language. Every single word that they know, they will suddenly enumerate it even if you don't want to hear the rest of it. Tsk tsk tsk!

And the ones that made my taxi ride worthwhile:-

1. A big smile the moment that you ride their taxi.
2. A clean and good-smelling taxi and driver
3. I had a chance to ride with a driver who loves to sing that we even had a duet. I gave a huge tip to the guy coz he sang perfectly well.
4. Honest drivers who return stuff that don't belong to them

For the time being that I don't have yet my car, I'll just have to bear with it and enjoy the ride :)

Mother's Day at this side of the world

I always thought that Mother's Day is supposed to be celebrated every 2nd week of May. I was wondering why in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Malls, promos run left and right. Huge discounts and sales.

The reason behind is that here in UAE, Mother's Day is celebrated today, 21 March.

Mother's Day is celebrated today in the UAE and several other Gulf countries, including Bahrain and Kuwait. In the Middle East, the day dates back decades and possibly further - perhaps as far as the ancient Egyptians, who dedicated a day in a year to celebrate the mother of Pharaohs, Isis. (from the National)

An interesting story from The National came out that shares how the locals prepare for this special day

What I like about this day is that it puts our mom on the pedestal. Simply put, it is their special day, at least! But being a mom should be celebrated at all times. Not only today but everyday. I miss my mom a lot. I miss our great conversations, funny moments (my mom is a natural born comediane), our saloons together, her cooked dishes, her advices. Oh how I love her. If there's anything I can't live without, my mom tops the list. She will always be my shining star and my guiding light.


My mom enjoying her first "apo" (I'll have a separate Mother's Day blog on the day we celebrate it in our country. My mom's too precious not to be highlighted in my blog.:))

I also commend all the mothers in the world. I am not a mom yet but I see my own mother, my sisters-in-laws, my mom friends and relatives. I've seen how they joggle their busy schedule just to cater to the needs of their families.

Nice ecards you can send

A salute to all the amazing mothers out there!

Am back

I'm happy to be able to write and post pics in my blog. It's been ages since I have done this but there will always be another fresh start.


I promise to myself that I'll write more often and share my thoughts.

:)


Oh by the way, just like these Japanese Icecreams, life is always a choice. Pick the right flavor and enjoy! Life must be enjoyed at all times.