making recycling worth your time

So maybe saving the environment from all those nasty emissions isn't enough motivation to recycle, but what if your efforts help raise money for local charities? Maybe it's been going on for a while and I haven't been attentive, but I just stumbled upon Recycle for Charity - a "community based volunteer driven project that depends on individual voluntary effort to collect recyclable materials and pass it on to recycling companies in exchange for a financial donation for the benefit of well deserved local charities such as Al Manzil and Dubai Autism Center." 

Everyone can participate, just make a deal with people at your office or favorite cafe to start dividing the recyclable materials and set a time during the week to drop them off at one of the collection points. Not only will you be doing something for yourself, but you will be making a difference in someone else's life.

I know I'm not the only one who's not bothered to put in the effort needed to get involved, and yeah Dubai's amazing weather doesn't help... but this is one of those things that just smiling about how good it would be if it was actually done isn't enough and if one person gets involved I'm sure the domino effect would be great. 

sunscreen sunscreen and then some

don't regret not using it - tan with care

Penguinos - the new pet!

I want one... now!

Before you make a trip to dubai mall, take note

As far as I can remember, a great thing about Dubai was being able to wear what you wanted, be it shorts, sleeveless tops, short dresses etc. which was such a great deal because wearing anything slightly conservative would feel like wearing a fur coat in a sauna. Apparently those days are gone. Recently, I have been hearing more and more about Dubai Mall's "Dubai Courtesy" rules (shown above). I get the alcohol, smoking, "dangerous activities," the pets, and overt displays of affection. What people don't realize is it's Dubai... so overt displays of affection does not imply straddling someone outside Sephora, but more so don't under any circumstance even think about holding your husband's hand. It doesn't matter if he slipped, fell and broke his leg, he better enjoy limping. But back to the clothing, I understand it's all about respecting the country you're in, which everyone should do. It's just a bummer when a change like this happens after being overlooked for so long.  I'm hoping shoulders and knees aren't ever confused with wrists and ankles.

boys n girls: Classic Scenario III

• boy pursues girl
• girl loves attention
• boy confesses feelings
• girl goes for it half heartedly
• boy is whipped and infatuated
• girl convinces herself she likes boy... but just isn't feeling it and expresses feelings
• boy is hurt but understands 

*they break up*

• girl misses boy’s attention
• boy misses girl

*they get back*

• girl isn’t into it and confesses... again
• boy is getting bored but still cares
• girl is so confused with herself

*couple hook ups here n there*

• boy gets over situation
• girl is happy with having him when she wants
• boy is over her
• girl annoyed boy isn’t giving her attention when she wants it
• boy is friends with all her friends which is so annoying because she now hears his news through them
• boy meets someone new
• girl not happy with new situation

solution: new boy

barcode yourself - find out how much you're really worth

Making fun of the world of consumerism we live in, barcode yourself, gives you the chance to find out how much you cost based on your gender, location, age, weight and height using "real world data" (not sure how that works). 

According to the site the calculation of "an individual's BMI based on the height and weight reveals the health of an individual, thus those considered underweight or overweight are worth less money. In addition, in comment to the dominance of the United States, all barcodes are published in inches and pounds. A female barcode takes the real-world hit of earning 72 cents less than each dollar earned by a man. The average for age takes on the most comic tone, borrowing from the worlds' most famous 33-year old, Jesus."

I came out to a measly $3.49, i really hoped i'd be worth more....

My Sleepy Fall - Take it Easy Hospital

not to make you slit your wrists or anything... this one is from No One Knows About Persian Cats which I mentioned in earlier posts. Such a great movie and this song couldn't have played at a better part...

while i ride paddle boats...

Three decks, a 25 meter pool, spa, helicopter pad, sauna, gym, massage room, promenade, music room, dining room, cinema, sun-decks, suites, terraces, a lounge.

boring... 

Biggest Demonstration in History: We Are Many by Amir Amirani

We Are Many from Amir Amirani on Vimeo.