More than a year ago, when I moved to Kuwait, I wondered what could be done in Kuwait.  Last week my mother and sister were visiting for Eid and we discovered lots of interesting things that could be done.  Needless to say these activities were so much more fun because they were with me but [...]

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I think we just got hit by an earthquake or I’ve gone crazy.

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Last week we were driving by and saw a car burst into flames and in seconds the firetrucks were there and put it all out.  It really is hot here.

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I have a thing for laptop bags, I hate the boring black kind that seems to be regular issue with most laptops, I already had a cool Timberland one but was not satisfied with it for 2 reasons. One it no longer was big enough for my new wide screen laptop the second [...]

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Personally I have always hated franchises.  For example coffee houses, I like to go to unique places with their own ambiance and feel.  That was until I came to Kuwait.  When you are hundreds of miles away from your home, family and friends the feeling of familiarity really does make you feel so much better.  [...]

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Imagine dark chocolate, melted and warm. In a cute porcelain cup with a candle heating it up keeping it perfectly melted and smooth. Drunk with a straw. Simply divine and amazing.
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So I can’t get a driving license? It seems I have to have at least two kids or work here before I get a driving license.  It seems I might get up to something sinister if I drive. Who knows what kind of naughty things I might do if I get behind the wheel.
Seriously Annoyed

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We were out last night with friends and suddenly it got all windy and dusty.  I know from experience with these sandstorms it has to get worse before it gets better.  Well this morning it really has gotten worse.  Here are some lovely photos from around the blog sphere.
Being the resourceful person that I am, [...]

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I’ve been in Kuwait for two months (exactly) and I am still wondering what do people do here.  This isn’t my first time here, I was actually born here and didn’t leave until I was 8, but all of my childhood memories were full of fun activities.  We went to the beach almost every Friday, [...]

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