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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 19:41
oh...when I read your post it registered to me that you were making scented body creams. doh! :)
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 18:17
another member on the forum here recommends this local online shop http://www.addictedtosoap.com/product/peppermint-essential-oil/ Haven't ordered from them, myself yet, but I have plans and a list :)
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 17:16
I have to ask, what on earth is your profile picture? It looks very dodgy! laughing so hard right now....:D It's jellyfish at the Boston Aquarium. (I don't know if they are mating, or what). Should I change it? Someone else thought it was weird, too!
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Latest post on 15 December 2014 - 16:13
I'm in the same position! I usually do the same thing as others have mentioned for tech purchases. Research online (actually DH figures out which storage/processor I need for what I want to do, he is the tech geek), then go to shops to test the user experience--really important. I was convinced I wanted a VAIO model at one point, then hated the keyboard, so that was out. I'll then compare prices on jadopado or other reliable shop, and see if I am better off purchasing online. Some sites also help helpful feedback and review sections, i.e. consumers noting the laptop gets hot really easily. I don't know if it is still like this, but I found it really difficult to find someone to service a Toshiba here, so certain brands may not be conducive to a long term Dubai resident. Good luck, everyone! :)
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 22:50
Hi Beebers I believe it is everything within Dubai Duty free Give DH a big list :biggrin: Researching now. This is greatness! :D
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Latest post on 14 December 2014 - 20:01
Wow, you girls are stars, I was there today but DH is traveling the 19th. What all products does it include??
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 13:09
I think you're all being overly dramatic. This woman is probably lonely and socially inept. OP just block her on whatsapp, facebook and all other social media. I think iphone allows you to block phone numbers. She'll soon get the hint. There is not need to have a sit down with her husband (how cringy). If she calls you from an unknown number and you do inadvertently answer just say "Can't talk right now" and put the phone down. I think going to the police as a first measure would be overly dramatic, but OP has said she just showed up at her house unannounced, sent what sounds like pretty creepy pictures, and is calling from strange numbers. For several months now...doesn't sound like she is getting a hint at all. Talking to her husband sounds like the appropriate thing to do, as their DH's are friends. Why should anyone have to endure that kind of behavior just because the woman may be lonely? She may just be socially inept, but she could also turn dangerous, who knows?
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 12:01
Rhodes in Greece, yes! I should have been a bit clearer in the title :idea: Will check out your suggestion, thanks. Seem to be a lot of beachfront villas in that area, good luck! And, a bit jealous lol
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 11:33
Thats funny , they are both the same company ! Ha, indeed!
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 11:29
Rhodes as in Greece? I was also going to suggest a site like W777 mentioned. I have friends that use vrbo.com and have always had great experiences. The listings also have reviews from previous renters of the property.
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Latest post on 10 December 2014 - 11:06
In her early forties :( This is a big problem! I would contact her husband, meet him for a coffee and talk to him about it. Tell him she's scaring you and that your worried about her mental health. Also tell him your getting so worried you have thought about calling the police. Tell him it needs to stop right now or you will start taking action. I know her husband must know somethings not right with his wife. Take action now, dont let this woman intimidate and scare you for one more day. Totally agree. I think this coffee meeting should include the OP's DH as well, though. If the stalker finds out the OP is ignoring her, yet out meeting her DH for a chat, that could be misconstrued and catastrophic.
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 20:47
I had to check and make sure it wasn't Thursday yet! :) My MIL is so exquisite and fabulous, I find Christmas shopping for her humbling. Luckily scarves from this region seem to delight her.
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 20:42
The Body Shop used to have them, I have a great lavender one I bought there. Worth a look?
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 20:34
.....and wearing navy and black together! It's a tragedy! Okay, now that is hilarious :)
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 20:32
Ladymary, thanks for the clarification. There is a lot of vilification of carbs in general, thanks to all the fitness magazine propaganda, and certain fitness movements which I find both misleading and dangerous...so I appreciate your explanation. If a diet consists mainly of carbs, and there is not sufficient protein or fat to offset, yes, health issues may ensue...or poor bone density, muscle to fat ratio, insulin sensitivity, and the like. Regarding Di@dxb's case in specific, my instinct is that she needs to add protein and calories in general, but I don't think her carb intake is excessive. My biggest mantra is that how you move your body, and how often, will tell your body what to do with the food you eat as well as keep your hormone profile in check. One needs to pay attention to not only BMI or weight, but what the biofeedback is. How well do you sleep? If you still get periods, are they regular? What is your kidney profile? What's your blood pressure? List goes on. Di: I hope you achieve what you are looking for! Putting my post on your fridge is humbling to say the least and I am a little embarrassed because although I am outspoken on the subject, I am no expert.. Following the tone of your posts over the years, I feel you are quite conscious about what you put in and on your body, so maybe it is just a matter of a few simple tweaks. x
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 17:12
Im not sure how old you are but as we get older (mid 30s,40s) we need to eat less carbs becauses our bodies produces more estrogen, which creates more fat cells, which make more estrogen that creates more fat cells. Your body stores the fat, usually around the tummy and thigh areas. Perimenopause, or menopause transition, begins several years before menopause. It's the time when the ovaries gradually begin to make less estrogen. It usually starts in a woman's 40s, but can start in her 30s or even earlier. Not sure if this is solely your opinion, or if there is scientific backup for the carb correlation? You are also saying our bodies produce more estrogen as we age, but then contradicting saying we gradually make less toward menopause? I'm confused, just wondering where you are getting this info. Trust me, carbs are not the enemy and they have no direct reaction to estrogen. In fact, if you go over your daily calorie intake, your body is less likely to store carb calories as fat as opposed to calories from fat. If anything, that science backs up the low fat craze of the 80's, but I digress. What is important is to understand that carbs provide energy. This is why eating them before or after exercise, or early in the day is less likely to lead to stored glycogen is because the idea is you will burn through them. The amount of carbohydrates you eat will depend on your activity level. The less you move, the less you need. But still, even eating carbs at night will not lead to fat gain as long as you don't go over your daily calorie limit. In fact, I usually eat starchy carbs at night because it powers me through my morning runs. Carbs are also important because they pare proteins, and help with nutrient repartioning, which is important for a favorable body composition. This is all coming from someone who didn't eat carbs for ages because I was the ultimate advocate of "sugar is evil" "fruit is bad" etc, etc. But that was based on dietary dogma with no scientific backing, or believing health/fitness gurus that extrapolated inconclusive scientific studies to sell books. <em>edited by Beebers on 09/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 10:58
I have nothing against descriptive words, and I'm not the over sensitive type. I was just saying you referred to his size twice, and again with an added dig at the end. Sounded kind of mean spirited, just my opinion! What is wrong with saying someone is fat if that is what they are? Nothing, thought I made that clear in the statement you quoted above. The size of the man seemed to be the focal point of the OP's rant rather than the man's nutty behavior, that's all!
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Latest post on 09 December 2014 - 10:49
10,000 dhs seems expensive for such a short trip, but then again, flights + lodging alone could be 7000 dhs. Then the shows, sight seeing, food, insurance-- maybe that's about right. But seeing as the OP's family is from London, if it were me, I don't know that I would even consider it in her shoes unless the money was absolutely no big deal. I begged my parents to send me on a class trip back in the day, and it was indeed the trip of a lifetime. Ancient ruins and the whole bit. But I also had an after school job, and the school helped deflect the costs through fundraisers like bake sales and the like. Don't suppose the schools do anything like that here.
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 21:39
Accessorize, Marina Mall has them
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 18:50
Because it doesn't happen elsewhere in the world?? Who said that? Since you've brought it up, though, I actually did not see that often in the US which is where I have lived most of my life.
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 18:48
Yes I think you are right about the protein intake,I don't eat meat or eggs, I do eat fish a lot though and cheese. I have been eating this way for years and doing pretty much the same level of exercise mainly walking and have stayed a stable weight until recenlty although not changed my habits. I would like your suggestions on how to improve my diet without gaining more. I would slowly add in more calories, and get yourself to the point where you are eating at least your bodyweight in pounds x 10. Example: 130 lbs would mean 1300 cals per day should make a caloric deficit necessary to lose weight. If you calculate you are currently eating 1000 daily, take it up to 1100 one week, then 1200 the next, and so forth. You should not gain weight this way. If you enjoy the foods you eat, and the 3 meals a day, try this 1. Drink a protein shake with your morning porridge 2. Fish and..what kind of veggies, just green or low calorie? Can you add some beans for extra calories and protein? Something like tuna + white beans + chopped tomatoes and black olives? (one of my faves) 3. Choose low fat or fat free Greek yogurt or quark--higher protein and lower sugar. Add some fruit and almonds. Enjoy your dark chocolate. I eat about 30g a day, love it :) These are some simple tweaks that will increase both your protein and calories without changing what you like to eat already. You also mentioned that you exercise about the same as you always have, so an inconvenient truth could mean you have to step it up a notch. But until you're at a proper caloric intake, I wouldn't recommend increasing your activity. That's just asking for sudden weight loss with diminishing returns, leading to weight gain later.
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 18:29
I have nothing against descriptive words, and I'm not the over sensitive type. I was just saying you referred to his size twice, and again with an added dig at the end. Sounded kind of mean spirited, just my opinion!
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 17:37
Also - that is so unhygienic - putting an uncovered hand into food others will eat uncooked - *****!! The clue is in the word *dispenser*, therefore not unhygenic just theft. Right, and I've seen that in many supermarkets here, especially in the produce section. Besides theft, eating unwashed fruit could get one way more than you bargained for. What I don't understand is the multiple references by the OP about the man's size...I found that rather nasty.
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 11:51
Fabulous! Congrats! [img'>http://www.pic4ever.com/images/19.gif[/img'>
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Latest post on 08 December 2014 - 11:37
I went to Al Marasim on Al Wasl, just a block north of Al Thanya street last week. I don't know what's reasonable to pay, but half an arm and half a leg with black "henna" was 250 after some bargaining. Like Izzy said, it's a gamble and if you google, you will see every horror story in the book. It's not really henna, it is usually a glorified hair dye. The girls are really good, but I would not call it a 5 star salon experience. My first choice was Red Lounge in JBR, but they had no henna artist on staff that day.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 20:17
Yes as an expat. But not as an Egyptian. Only then it really reflects the prices, when you live the way they do. I can get used to living in Egypt with an expat package yes. The average Egyptian can't buy the stuff you and I would find very cheap. You could say that about the average citizen of (insert country here). I'm not trying to argue with you, Marroosh, I think you are a thoughtful and kind individual with good insights. As an expat posting on an expat forum I was simply saying that money goes a lot farther for us in Egypt compared to Dubai for the day-to-day. The average Egyptian may disagree that things are cheap these days, certainly. I understand your point of view and what you're trying to say. But here in the UAE at least the average local can afford what you and I can. In Egypt it's just so different, and that's normal because the countries as completely different. But then it's really unfair that an expat in Egypt has money that the average local can never even dream of. My DH has invested a ton of money into Egypt, and into his relevant sector. Aside from the money, he has invested his life here. His company employs 100+ people. Not only does his company pay above market rate, but all of the company's employees (all Egyptian) enjoy profit sharing benefits, sliding scale based on tenure. So I don't really see it is unfair, or an "us versus them" scenario. Life here is fare more integrated compared to Dubai, for us. I am not saying this is the norm. But I don't feel an ounce of guilt about the way we live in Egypt. It is not for everyone, and it is not without risks, either.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 19:54
Yes as an expat. But not as an Egyptian. Only then it really reflects the prices, when you live the way they do. I can get used to living in Egypt with an expat package yes. The average Egyptian can't buy the stuff you and I would find very cheap. You could say that about the average citizen of (insert country here). I'm not trying to argue with you, Marroosh, I think you are a thoughtful and kind individual with good insights. As an expat posting on an expat forum I was simply saying that money goes a lot farther for us in Egypt compared to Dubai for the day-to-day. The average Egyptian may disagree that things are cheap these days, certainly.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 19:31
Glad you found a place :) I came across my nail salon by happenstance, and I think I pay 180 for a Shellac mani/pedi combo. There are so many around JBR, and by trial and error, I found a good one. I would have recommended it here, but they are a small operation and just lost a nail tech. Hard enough to get preferred appointment times these days!
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 19:27
I'm in Cairo right now, and I am loving the cost of day-to-day living. It's a major shock from Dubai. I just picked up a kilo of strawberries for 7 dhs. Taxis from one part of my neighborhood to the other are 1-2 dhs. (safety and comfort are relative of course). Organic natural nut butters, 1-4 dhs a jar. Threading at the beauty shops 8 dhs. Pints for 6 dhs. Artisan soaps, essential oils, and organic face body products--just peanuts. I could get used to this. We don't have children, so I can't comment on schools, but rent here is less than Dubai for what you get, too. Yeah when you go with your UAE salary, Egypt is very cheap. But the average Egyptian makes a very small salary. Something none of us could get used to. Marroosh, actually neither my DH nor I have a UAE salary so I find your comment a little presumptuous..? DH has done work in Egypt for 7 years, and the company he works with has been in Egypt for over 20 years, so we have a concept of the day to day dynamics for Egyptians as of now, and compared to pre-Arab spring. This thread has addressed both the cost of living in Dubai on the rise, as well as other areas in the world. I was simply posting from an expat's perspective about how much further the money goes in Egypt compared to Dubai.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 18:32
I'm in Cairo right now, and I am loving the cost of day-to-day living. It's a major shock from Dubai. I just picked up a kilo of strawberries for 7 dhs. Taxis from one part of my neighborhood to the other are 1-2 dhs. (safety and comfort are relative of course). Organic natural nut butters, 1-4 dhs a jar. Threading at the beauty shops 8 dhs. Pints for 6 dhs. Artisan soaps, essential oils, and organic face body products--just peanuts. I could get used to this. We don't have children, so I can't comment on schools, but rent here is less than Dubai for what you get, too.
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 18:21
Oh goodness....there are no simple answers such as "just avoid XYZ" because everyone is different! The right amount of calories or activity is different for everyone. Di, I agree with the other posters about your calories being too scant. I also think your protein is lower than it should be for lean tissue maintenance. I am no carb hater, but I like to balance meals out, so that I am having either protein + carbs, or protein + carbs + fat at each meal instead of just carbs (l.e. porridge for breakfast). I have a couple of recommendations but depends how long you've been eating that way consistently
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Latest post on 07 December 2014 - 11:28
I don't think there is anything magic about confining eating to a 12 hour window, unless someone normally eats over the course of 14-16 waking hours. Therefore, reducing the window of eating is a way of reducing calories, and that is what causes the weight loss rather than cracking some metabolic code by finding a magic number of hours within which one should eat. The only magical numbers I believe in is total daily calories. (boring, I know). I don't know that I would consider a 12 hour window a form of intermittent fasting; that's rather normal, isn't it? The people I know that follow IT as a lifestyle either consume 2 meals daily in a 6 hour window, or they consume meals in an 8-10 hour window daily, and practice complete fasting a couple of days per week. Fasting as a means of weight loss does seem to suit man's hormonal makeup better, there is science behind that. As a side, I prefer a form of IT when I am on vacation as a means to not put weight on. It works for me, and sometimes I even lose weight while eating whatever foods I want.
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Latest post on 03 December 2014 - 17:02
1847. I know several guys that go to the JBR and are quite happy with the professionalism and result
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 22:25
oooh beebers you may have to get one of these!! they are good!! Only i have burned my ear twice!! :thinking: You are mistaking me for someone who actually styles my hair these days, I think :) Thanks for the laughs tonight. Today was pants!
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 22:22
My second was delivered in an emergency situation by a man. Really, the only important factor was that my baby was safely delivered by the person in the mask at the business end. I really can't get all gaspy or pearl-clutchy at the fact that the person who made sure that we are both here safely today was a *whispers* man... The last thing from your mind at that point; your pearl clutching days or sense of modesty is pretty much out the door. I have never actually met, in my life, a woman who was uncomfortable with a male doctor of any kind. I'm sure they're out there, I just haven't ever had the conversation with someone that is, I suppose.
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:58
Did they do nails? Sorry Joyce, massive divert, this is more interesting than a bearded ozzie baby deliverer [strike'>who was great[/strike'>. How does one become a mortuary Cosmo thingy? What made them want to choose the non-living? Yes, the nails are important as they are quite visible with the hands placed on the chest. Usually their are instructions left by the recently departed. Failing that, you do as the family wishes or keep things as natural as possible. They do have to be done, because skin recedes..almost like they grow, but they don't really grow. Often a funeral director, or a junior director will do posthumous cosmetics, however sometimes their spouse will do it, or they will hire from an agency if it is a particularly tricky job. The hair is usually sourced out to an agency. Beebs you have such a way with words........ Now prey tell what you were doing to know all this morbid information? :) My mother is in the industry. I also dated a mortician. I know the idea creeps a lot of people out, but I look at it from a different perspective because I have been around it from a very young age. It pays very well, there is that. You don't get any complaints, however, there is a lot of pressure to please the family and do right by the deceased. I remember going to a wake with my Grandma once, and she kept commenting how her friend was made up like a lady of the evening (her words) and said please do not let that happen to me!! It can be odd to be around, but personally, I could never be an ER or a triage nurse. I would absolutely freak around screaming, bleeding, dying people.
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:48
How long has it been since you tried? Mine took 3 days
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:42
Did they do nails? Sorry Joyce, massive divert, this is more interesting than a bearded ozzie baby deliverer [strike'>who was great[/strike'>. How does one become a mortuary Cosmo thingy? What made them want to choose the non-living? Yes, the nails are important as they are quite visible with the hands placed on the chest. Usually their are instructions left by the recently departed. Failing that, you do as the family wishes or keep things as natural as possible. They do have to be done, because skin recedes..almost like they grow, but they don't really grow. Often a funeral director, or a junior director will do posthumous cosmetics, however sometimes their spouse will do it, or they will hire from an agency if it is a particularly tricky job. The hair is usually sourced out to an agency.
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 20:05
Oh okay. No, CouchPotato, have not tried one of those. Marcel irons have two rotating handles that you manipulate with your hand and wrist to add tension. I am not a huge fan of gimmicky hair tools. Yes, they're jellyfish! I took that picture at the Boston aquarium years ago. :) I am just waiting for someone to upload a pineapple or cucumber avatar!! lol <em>edited by Beebers on 01/12/2014</em>
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:54
lol @ Lolacat, you are on fire tonight :) Hate to break it to some of you ladies...I don't know if things have changed, but almost all of the mortuary cosmetologists I worked with were men. By then, I suppose no one will care!
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 19:52
Do you mean a Marcel Iron? I used one for years, loved it, although I am not ambidextrous and curling my left side was always tricky, and my hand would be in knots afterward. Now, I work my regular curling iron in a similar fashion, although the result is not quite the same.
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 17:01
When I went to cosmetology school in my conservative hometown 20 yrs. ago, 25% of the students were male. One of our best students was male. He was covered head to toe in tattoos, and little old ladies would book him solid for their sets and comb outs every week in our student shop. Quite a sight :) In the big city, half the hairstylists were male, that was nothing out of the ordinary. Even had some male wax technicians, although the only male nail techs I knew were in stand alone nail salons. We had a lot of Vietnamese owned shops and these guys were meticulous and incredible. Now when I worked as a makeup artist, that was also even numbers men and women. Most clients would prefer the men at the counters, assuming they were better because they were "fabulous." One of my colleagues would whine that he never got a proper lunch break due to this. In the beauty world, you just cannot judge a book by its cover. I was one of the only white clients of my hairdresser back home (the salon specialized in African hair, relaxers, weaves, etc) and she understood and cut my hair better than anyone. But I digress...this thread is about women being comfortable with men, sorry :)
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 15:00
My drive home will be full of hazard lights and people avoiding driving through puddles :-( I hope not--looks clear at the moment. Rain, that is
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Latest post on 01 December 2014 - 14:51
Not too bad this morning, I nipped over to Satwa and back and it was a breeze...then I found out I had to go right back. Now the second trip was nuts. Northbound SZR was already bad at 1pm. Happily tucked in with a book at the moment and enjoying the darkish sky :) I would say I am hoping for more rain, but that might not be good for people on the roads today.
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 08:26
Enjoy :) The weather is fantastic, too!
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 08:24
I got in the habit of not locking my door because when I would go run in the mornings, I don't like to take anything with me that I don't have to. Even a water bottle. One day, I was taking a nap in my bedroom, and to my surprise...in walked a leasing agent who was showing my apartment to someone! I heard him commenting, "OK, I thought it was unfurnished, but...." They luckily walked right out onto the balcony to assess the view. I didn't want to scare them to their deaths, so I waited for them to come back inside before informing them they had the wrong unit. [b'>Awkward[/b'> as it was, thankfully it was not more awkward than it could have been. That leasing agent was red as a beet. I never leave my door unlocked anymore!!!
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 07:05
Wow, these are great stories! Thank you all for sharing :) I laughed at Norak's comment about stocking up. That was the first "expat commandment" passed on to me by a seasoned expat back in another country. The second was not to tell anyone when you find a good tailor. DH and I have lived in both developed and undeveloped countries as expats. One thing we agreed upon is we (maybe just I) have a tendency to complain more in Dubai, as opposed to another place we lived. The irony? In the other place, rent was double the cost, acquiring Malaria was a near certainty without meds, electricity iffy, roads horrific, and the list goes on-- but we sucked it up. I would venture to say we celebrated small things and were easily amused. Not really sure where I am going with this, but your stories just got me thinking that my moan factor should be about zero. Also sounds like I missed out on some charm that Dubai has lost. Aside from the L & D stories. Yikes!
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Latest post on 30 November 2014 - 06:41
I felt you are a bit insensitive in this post. I started having weight issues right after I got married 3 years back. From Eu size 6 to size 14,16......I have hated my self for this. I knew what I was eating, I was using MFP , my food is full of nutrition and I know how much carb, protein or fiber I am eating. My husband and friends made fun of me saying "I eat healthy". When I used be to be on starving diet and will give up on carbs, I will shed a few killos immediately (that's normal water weight) but seriously for how long you can live without eating carbs? I don't workout properly, but I am a very active person and my work only involved around 5-6 Km walk and a lot of physical work too. Even if I was working out, nothing helped me. I went to see doc, I was told I have pcos, then insulin's resistance. Now n matter what I eat, a little of crabs, a little of salt is enough to literally "swell" me next morning. My eyes become puffy, my hands swell and I feel so bloated. I even check my thyroid....but it came negative. The story continued, I sometimes gave up and started eating whatever I could. Pizzas, pastas etc. BT then m busy and forget to eat some days so luckily my weight has never gone above certain number. I am still in over weight category. Now only 5 weeks back I was horrified to see my nails cracking, have some weird shape, my hair fall was to extreme (same as before), I have had mood swings forever, I feel depressed too but above all my work is important and I get up to work everyday, no matter what. I did some blood tests independetly, to my shock I have hypothoriod. Which those ***** Gp's couldn't diagnose. I knew there was something wrong with my body, by it took so long to find out, just because I don't LOOK sick. I am as good as always, no matter how bad I feel, I look fresh, happy and active BUT that does not exclude me from having such issues. It is written everywhere when you google, you might r might not have all the symptoms. To OP, if you are doing all the right things......it won't harm you doing some blood work to check your hormones. May be you have some underlying issue. Good luck!!! Rose, sounds like you have a lot of health issues and I know from [i'>personal[/i'> experience how rough that can be. I did not go into a diatribe on this thread about my own history but I have shared my struggles on this forum in the past. I had a horrific car wreck leaving permanent damage to my reproductive system, 50 extra kilos I struggled with losing at one point, crippling digestion issues, polymyalgia, and a damaged metabolism that even thyroid meds or blood sugar meds did not fix. I've also struggled with a hyper-attention to foods and nutrition, which is also considered a form of an eating disorder known as orthorexia these days, although there was no name for it at the time. I spent years in the formulation side of the supplement industry (think diet pills). As a result, on these topics, I tend to have strong opinions based on a decade of personal experience as a result. I have lived a lot of the experiences described here by other women. I have also worked with a lot of women in my time in the health and fitness industry. It is difficult, even for the medical community, to dissect why women gain weight, and the health problems that often accompany unexplained weight gain are difficult to navigate, because it is a chicken-egg argument. Which is causing which? In most cases, a thyroid condition is not to blame for weight gain, nor is a sluggish metabolism. The OP did not mention other symptoms like hair loss, fatigue, etc. Nothing wrong with getting bloodwork done; I believe in taking control of your own health and seeking answers. I don't believe that searching the internet about health conditions one may not even have is a worthy use of time, though, based on one symptom being weight gain. I say that because I've [i'>been[/i'> there. The majority of the time, the truth is that women are gaining weight or not losing it because of one or more of the following: 1) consuming more calories than they think they are or will admit 2) Consuming too few calories in order to support a healthy metabolism 3) changing hormones due to aging making weight loss more difficult (but not impossible) 4) workouts are not effective, or causing increased cortisol with no fat oxidation (think cardio bunnies) 5) sedentary lifestyle 6) stress 7) inefficient sleep cycles 8) metabolic memory associated with yo-yo dieting 9) inconsistent workout and eating habits 10) alcohol consumption 11) genetics....and so on. There is no cut and dried answer or magic formula. Everyone is unique. Medical conditions absent, for some women it is much harder to lose weight than others for no discernible reason, or any one or combination of the above. Based on my experiences, I am all about taking action and being solution oriented because wishing, whining, and feeling sorry for myself never got me anywhere. See a doctor if you have concerns, by all means. I did; I even got diagnosis or two, but that was not a solution nor the end of the story. I struggled with the emotional aspect, and it's a process. But in order to move forward, I had to "do the work" not just on my body, but on my mind. I am not sitting here, commenting from the perspective of a young, naturally athletic or lean lady who has never been obese or struggled with health issues past or present. Insensitive? I think you misunderstand me, but that's your opinion. <em>edited by Beebers on 30/11/2014</em>
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Fact remains, most expats here drive big cars, buy expensive imported products, live in expensive areas. edited by Marroosh on 29/11/2014 A fact? It seems like you are referring to a specific group of expats, which?
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I would also add...listen. I'm naturally on the enthusiastic and outgoing side, and I would tend to talk too much in interviews. In sales sometimes this was exactly what companies wanted, but not always. I had an epiphany at one point where I was fortunate to not "need" a job and had several interviews. I interviewed them at the same time they interviewed me, because I had my pick (or so I felt) and I wanted the best fit for myself. I wanted to know their vision, and how they achieve their objective on a daily, quarterly, and annual basis. I also quizzed them about their office culture and what they value. In addition to researching the companies, I found that when I asked as many questions as they did, and listened carefully, it worked out in my favor. On the flipside, I have always been impressed with candidates whom I interviewed in the past who did the same, as it expressed to me that they knew they were capable of the job, and it was a matter of wanting the right fit for a position to which they could wholeheartedly commit. Not just "find something for now." Good luck!!!
 
 
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