Good Morning DXB: Sunday Love

I hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed Eid - to those of you celebrating it. I still feel a bit weird eating or drinking in public; but happy it's all back to normal. So so grateful for that. 

Enjoy your Sunday, and look on the bright side; at least you can always expect it to be bright and sunny in Dubai =D

To the virgo in you

Spiritual Thought of the Day

With the paintbrush of your heart, mind and vision create images of beauty for a better world. When I use the subtle spiritual resources of; silence, spiritual eyesight, pure divine feelings and a noble generous attitude as colors, I can paint the world with beauty. Every day I can hold the image of one of these qualities to create a vision of beauty. When I have this vision in my mind I will carry it to the world and create it. Today let me paint a beautiful world.

*Thanks mama*

Choco Milk for the Inner Child's Soul

There's always been something about choco milk that reminds me of my youth. One of my dearest friends who I grew up with was obsessed with it, and since we were always together at each other's houses, it was the main beverage of choice. That and cocktail juice, mmm.

Unfortunately I lost interest in chocolate milk for various reasons. First, when I went to uni. Starbucks was always next door and I got introduced to the White Chocolate Mocha. Then I went through my healthy phase where chocolate milk was not nutritious therefore should not be consumed. Then I just started to dislike milk after thinking I was lactose intolerant for three years only to be told I'm not and just can't digest saturated fats well enough. For some reason, a mental discomfort towards milk stuck. Very strange considering I eat other dairy products. I have problems. ANYWAY, I'm now a soy milk drinker and I'm very happy.

Lucky for me, I discovered Silk's Chocolate Soymilk and I loooove it! I don't think it's one of those weird healthy substitutes, because my friends who hate soy milk like it too. I'm always amused with how young I feel when I drink it... and probably more so by how young I look in this photo. Definitely the pjs, that I've worn only once... just putting that out there.

Relaxing with the Gipsy Kings

Nothing like being lazy on a Friday. I hope you can sit back, relax, and soak up some sun :)

Logos with Hidden Messages

I love witty logos, here are some that I liked mainly because I've seen them before and haven't noticed the "hidden messages."

Ok I haven't seen this one before, which I'm kinda happy about, but found it simple and direct. 

I always figured the logo was of the Swiss Alps but didn't see much creativity in it. Noticing the bear makes me appreciate it so much now.

I never noticed the 'C' either and I'm at Carrefour at least once a week! 

It's so true, I did just think the arrow was a simple line, the last thing I would have thought was 'a to z'

I'm not familiar with the above logo's company, but definitely found it worth adding to this list. 

Never would have pointed out the outline of Australia. Maybe if I saw it on a more regular basis.. 

I see this logo regularly at the mall and never cared much to analyze that what looks like sloppy writing is actually the Eiffel Tower.  

I've had this logo pointed out to me before but was still surprised seeing it again. 

[via Graphic Design Blog]

'Checking In' Photoshoot with Pose Magazine Sneak Peeks

After being featured in one of the most popular English newspapers in the UAE, Gulf News, the cast and director of 'Checking In' were invited for a photoshoot and interview by Pose Magazine for next month's issue. Unfortunately, only part of the cast were at the shoot as the rest were vacationing. We look forward to many more shoots with the full cast :)

The feature should be out by September 15th!

Here are some sneak peaks: 

*'Checking In' on Gulf News*

Last December I joined the cast of 'Checking In' and it's finally getting ready for some attention -  "Dubai's about to get more screen time, as director Naim Zaboura plans on showing the lives of the people who drive the Emirate's hospitality industry in a locally made TV series, Checking In." Read the online article here "Dubai takes centerstage in new TV series."  

iPad Support for Future Reference

I had a mini panic attack when my iPad wasn't responding and wouldn't turn on. I'm sure most of you iPad parents know how to deal with this already, but I had to do a bit of research. If this happens to yours, all you have to do is press down on the Home and Wake/Sleep button at the same time for around 10 seconds and only then will it get over its hurt feelings and respond to you.

My Unfortunate Life as a Zombie

I don't remember ever being interested in the storm of Zombie movies that hit the big screens; and yet, somehow acted as one in the short "Envy the Dead" directed by Isa Swain. It was actually a fun experience; from getting my make up done, to shooting in a dingy tunnel for 6 hours, to greeting my dad at 6am physically and literally in a zombie state of mind.

Check out the video to watch me as a very hungry and greedy zombette. I was the lucky one who got to give the protagonist the inevitable, unlucky bite he was dodging throughout.