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Latest post on 11 September 2011 - 12:46
Absolute beginner contemplating taking up Pilates Mat 1, what are the classes/instructors at Exhale like?
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Latest post on 13 June 2011 - 14:57
I really don't think they meant anything malicious by it, you're right its just a cultural thing, some cultures find it acceptable to comment on weight. When I was in Thailand getting fitted for a suit, my seamstress remarked that I should make the jacket longer as 'you have very big hips, mam'. The look on DH's face was priceless!
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 12:52
Its not something that I'd get upset about, to me its just a passing comment, DH and I often make those kind of remarks to each other. I'm very comfortable in my own skin and even if DH calls someone else a stunner I know that I'm still the most beautiful woman in the world to him. It sounds as if you have some insecurity and self esteem issues about your looks and that's something that you have to work out yourself. You mentioned that you've had compliments from other men etc but insecurity issues can happen to anyone, I have a girlfriend who is an absolute beauty (in and out!) but she struggled with body image issues as well. So no, I don't think its just you, but at the same time please try to remember that your DH loves you and being married doesn't mean you become oblivious to other people!
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Latest post on 12 June 2011 - 08:59
We viewed an apartment in Park Island a few months ago, it was one of the nicer buildings we viewed, good security and had loads of storage, but DH didn't like the colour of the tiles in the bathroom (from memory they were sea blue, not neutral)! We used to live in Marina Tower, heaps and heaps of storage space, including a walk-in wardrobe. We've now moved to Trident Grand Residence and the storage in the apartment is rather lacking. No storage in the bathrooms, and only a build in wardrobe in each of the bedrooms. Its a compromise we were willing to make however, we just bought another wardrobe and some storage units for the bathroom. I don't think we'd ever move away from the Marina, we almost rented a place on the Palm and thank God we didn't, I would have missed the hustle and bustle here. Easy assess to everything, we're close to the beach and JBR, and heaps of cafes.
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Latest post on 07 June 2011 - 12:04
Hi Floppy, you may want to take a look at Smythson notebooks, they are luxury items and a tad pricey but of very good quality. I know they're sold at Boutique 1, but may also be available somewhere else. HTH
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Latest post on 06 June 2011 - 16:49
DH and I feel the same way OP,we've been in Dubai for 2 years and we only have a handful of friends here that we'd see on a regular basis. We just find it hard to meet like minded people that we get along easily with, I'm not bothered when we don't 'click' with new acquaintances, but it seems to happen a whole lot here. I don't think thats a reflection on our personality, I'm more outgoing compared to DH but we're both easy going people and have tons of friends back home. I do think that our age is a factor, we're a young couple (21 and 23), no kids, and we don't know anyone else in their early twenties here. All of our friends are 30 and above. We don't mind that of course, we get along great with our close friends, but sometimes its hard to relate when there's this big age gap. We're not bothered about it, we enjoy each others' company and we're very grateful for the friends that we do have, because those are the friends we'll have for life.
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Latest post on 28 May 2011 - 04:45
Plaza level Murjan, above Boutique 1. The range is abit limited though, the last time i was there stocks were 4-5 seasons old and most of the clothing had defects.
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Latest post on 21 April 2011 - 07:34
I swear by apple cider vinegar and a good dose of organic honey. Just mix in a tablespoon of each into a glass of water, repeat throughout the day.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 17:18
Try makeupalley.com, its got reviews on makeup as well.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 17:16
I have a friend who's ex Emirates cabin crew, she got an English Teaching Certificate and is making a tidy profit teaching English to non-native speakers.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 13:08
Hungry for chicken soup with matzo balls now =(
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 11:39
Good luck Lomond, I have very fond memories of my childhood in KL (that wasn't too long ago, I graduated from high school in 2007 and make annual visits home). There was a good mix of expat and local kids at my school and the expats always raved about how much they loved KL, in fact most of my expat friends are still living in Malaysia as they consider it home. Its a beautiful country and I have no doubt that you'll grow to love it as much as I do. Just a note regarding the crime rate. Yes it is high, petty crime is common on the streets so you do have to keep your wits around you. But as long as you practice common sense (no dazzling jewelry when you're alone, keeping your purse out of sight etc) you should be fine. Thanks so much Sea of Love! Sounds like a pretty idyllic childhood! Lucky you! "no dazzling jewelry " - don't tell DH - it'll just be another excuse to avoid the jewellers like the plague! LOL! Are house break-ins and violent crime more prevalent too? I come from a big city with a high crime rate but it's one of the reasons we were happy to travel! Thanks again Sea of Love - Hope you're loving Dubai too!;) edited by Lomond on 20/04/2011 DH and I are planning to move to KL for a couple of years, he's really excited after hearing my stories! House break ins are unfortunately common, and the newspapers usually have stories about robberies (its usually handbags being ripped away while you're walking, and unfortunately people get hurt in these cases). You'll find that most houses in KL are gated and the windows are barred, and it would be wise to have a good security system in place as well (my parents are paranoid and we had a panic button in each room, but that may be going abit too far). If you find a villa in a nice community they usually have tight security and you'd find guards patrolling the compound 24/7, the good news is if your alarm goes off they'll be at your place in a jiffy.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 11:30
Just FYI Timeout has a feature for restaurants with Easter specials.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 11:06
Good luck Lomond, I have very fond memories of my childhood in KL (that wasn't too long ago, I graduated from high school in 2007 and make annual visits home). There was a good mix of expat and local kids at my school and the expats always raved about how much they loved KL, in fact most of my expat friends are still living in Malaysia as they consider it home. Its a beautiful country and I have no doubt that you'll grow to love it as much as I do. Just a note regarding the crime rate. Yes it is high, petty crime is common on the streets so you do have to keep your wits around you. But as long as you practice common sense (no dazzling jewelry when you're alone, keeping your purse out of sight etc) you should be fine.
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Latest post on 20 April 2011 - 09:23
Hiya, I did a quick search and you can get a one way ticket for train+ferry (Bangkok - Koh Samui) for 16 pounds. More info here: http://www.seat61.com/Thailand.htm#Ko Samui
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Latest post on 19 April 2011 - 11:06
Hello and congratulations! KL is a beautiful place and Im sure you'll love it there. (I grew up there, so yes I'm biased!) 1. Overall quality of life: I'd say its comparable to Dubai. KL has big flashy malls, great food and everything you need is right at your fingertips (delivery etc). Plenty of outdoor activities are available, and its mostly sunshine throughout the year. 2. Schools: International schools: Alice Smith and Garden International are excellent schools (I think they offer IB as well). If you would like your children to learn Malay or interact more with locals, there are several good private schools: Sri KDU, Sri KL (in short, any school starting with "sri" means its private). Sri KDU offers an IB programme. 3. Housing/areas: There are some good apartments in KL but if you're looking for a Villa, Damansara is a good area to start. Setia Eco Park has beautiful villas in a compound, comes with health clubs etc. 4. Healthcare: Assuming you're covered by good insurance, I'd avoid the government hospitals and go for private. Subang Medical Centre has a good rep and is quite central. 5. Health and social clubs: Numerous ones including Fitness First, in fact you may be hard pressed to find a mall wihtout a Fitness First in it. The Royal Selangor Club is an exclusive social club and would be my starting point (they offer golf, activities for children etc). 6. Weather: It rains plenty during monsoon season but it'll be wet for 2 months or so, but weather's gorgeous the rest of the time. I wouldn't say the rain is oppresive, there may be a day or so in a year where it really rains cats and dogs (and flooding may happen if you're in a villa). Good luck!
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Latest post on 17 April 2011 - 15:46
We are in Trident Grand and love it, but there's definitely traffic all around on Thursday and Friday nights. Also, a new construction site across from Le Royal Meridien has just resumed, I expect lots of noise within a few months. FYI :) We live in TGR as well and agree about traffic on the weekends; that aside its a great building and we're very happy here. Beautiful finish, tight security, great views, and can't beat the location. 2br goes from 125-160k.
 
 
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