For all the geeky readers who are into comics… you are going to like this post 
Come on… admit it, you wish you were there 
– Hey no worries!!! Geek is the new celebrity!
Link!
Thanks Suli
Chic by Shatha AlNemah is BACK With trendy dresses, jumpsuits, dara’as, and more at “The Exhibition” – opposite Al-Seef Palace!
Today & Tomorrow July 27-28 July from 10:00AM to 10:00PM
They are really fabulous and trendy! I got an Indian infused dressed from Shatha before and I wore it on several occasions… I love it! She is so talented, so do not miss it
For more info and/or to order call 97797657 or join their facebook group (link)
Abdullah AlHamad introduces his new business of customized boxes for you 
Customers can pick the design/pattern, color, text, and size of the box – Just in time for Gergaian Check our his designs
You can order by calling 99331001 or sending an email to abdull.alhamad@gmail.com
For more, join their Facebook Group (link)
Abdullah AlHamad introduces his new business of customized boxes for you
Customers can pick the design/pattern, color, text, and size of the box – Just in time for Gergaian Check our his designs
You can order by calling 99331001 or sending an email to abdull.alhamad@gmail.com
For more, join their Facebook Group (link)
LoYAC presnets Omar AlKhayyam Musical this Sunday, July 25th 2010 in the American School of Kuwait (ASK) at 7:00pm. Children under 10 are not allowed
While in Dubai Mall, I went solo for the first couple of hours before lunch. I did some shopping and walked around snapping random pictures. As I was walking to the meeting point I decided to drop by Dean & Deluca Dubai since it was their opening day
I loved the ambiance there
Some managers from all over Dean & Deluca were there for the opening too
Gotta love this atmosphere of big glass windows overlooking the fountain and Burj Khalifah
And yes! That is Najib (of Dean & Deluca) reflection on the window!
As generous as always, they gave me a refreshing drink before I took of
After a long eventful day at Emirates Mall and Afternoon Safari Trip the students were beat… but in the mood to celebrate still After all… it was few hours before Mentor Shamlan AlBahar’s birthday!
So it was the usual, gather and lounge in the hotel lobby till everyone comes in… then take the bus to our destination; Souk Madinat Jumeirah!
We walked around the souk snapping pictures here and there and checking out different shops and making mini stops..
It was a nice evening… although a bit humid, but the atmosphere and surroundings + the awesome company made up for it all
Oh I snapped this picture specially for Chay AlTha7a
Anyways… we settled for Japengo Restaurant
The mentors, proteges, their familes, and volunteers quickly gathered around our one long table to eat
Now I usually wont allow many people to fiddle around with my camera, but Mentor Yarub Burhama seemed the professional guy to be handling it with extra care And yes… I carried TWO cameras throughout the trip
Anyways… Mentor Shamlan AlBahar and Dana AlOtaibi were discussing the menu and dishes with Japengo staff to place order for our dinner
Everyone seemed to be having great time and enjoying the yummy food – I was too tired to even eat anything!! Can you believe that? hahaha but I tried Japengo on previous visits and they have some yummy dishes – Loved their shrimp tempura Anyways… it was time for Shamlan’s Birthday CELEBRATION!!! Wohoooo
Here is Mentor AlBahar with Nasser AlHumaidi and our awesome camera man, Sulaiman AlRifaie, checking out the footage
We left to go back to the hotel after this -kinda- relaxing dinner that was very much needed after a long day
Oh and it is worth mentioning that on the bus and at exactly midnight, the student had prepared a surprise for their Mentor Shamlan AlBahar! It was quite nice and very thoughtful
To be Continued
After a long eventful day at Emirates Mall and Afternoon Safari Trip the students were beat… but in the mood to celebrate still After all… it was few hours before Mentor Shamlan AlBahar’s birthday!
So it was the usual, gather and lounge in the hotel lobby till everyone comes in… then take the bus to our destination; Souk Madinat Jumeirah!
We walked around the souk snapping pictures here and there and checking out different shops and making mini stops..
It was a nice evening… although a bit humid, but the atmosphere and surroundings + the awesome company made up for it all
Oh I snapped this picture specially for Chay AlTha7a
Anyways… we settled for Japengo Restaurant
The mentors, proteges, their familes, and volunteers quickly gathered around our one long table to eat
Now I usually wont allow many people to fiddle around with my camera, but Mentor Yarub Burhama seemed the professional guy to be handling it with extra care And yes… I carried TWO cameras throughout the trip
Anyways… Mentor Shamlan AlBahar and Dana AlOtaibi were discussing the menu and dishes with Japengo staff to place order for our dinner
Everyone seemed to be having great time and enjoying the yummy food – I was too tired to even eat anything!! Can you believe that? hahaha but I tried Japengo on previous visits and they have some yummy dishes – Loved their shrimp tempura Anyways… it was time for Shamlan’s Birthday CELEBRATION!!! Wohoooo
Here is Mentor AlBahar with Nasser AlHumaidi and our awesome camera man, Sulaiman AlRifaie, checking out the footage
We left to go back to the hotel after this -kinda- relaxing dinner that was very much needed after a long day
Oh and it is worth mentioning that on the bus and at exactly midnight, the student had prepared a surprise for their Mentor Shamlan AlBahar! It was quite nice and very thoughtful
To be Continued
After a long eventful day at Emirates Mall and Afternoon Safari Trip the students were beat… but in the mood to celebrate still After all… it was few hours before Mentor Shamlan AlBahar’s birthday!
So it was the usual, gather and lounge in the hotel lobby till everyone comes in… then take the bus to our destination; Souk Madinat Jumeirah!
We walked around the souk snapping pictures here and there and checking out different shops and making mini stops..
It was a nice evening… although a bit humid, but the atmosphere and surroundings + the awesome company made up for it all
Oh I snapped this picture specially for Chay AlTha7a
Anyways… we settled for Japengo Restaurant
The mentors, proteges, their familes, and volunteers quickly gathered around our one long table to eat
Now I usually wont allow many people to fiddle around with my camera, but Mentor Yarub Burhama seemed the professional guy to be handling it with extra care And yes… I carried TWO cameras throughout the trip
Anyways… Mentor Shamlan AlBahar and Dana AlOtaibi were discussing the menu and dishes with Japengo staff to place order for our dinner
Everyone seemed to be having great time and enjoying the yummy food – I was too tired to even eat anything!! Can you believe that? hahaha but I tried Japengo on previous visits and they have some yummy dishes – Loved their shrimp tempura Anyways… it was time for Shamlan’s Birthday CELEBRATION!!! Wohoooo
Here is Mentor AlBahar with Nasser AlHumaidi and our awesome camera man, Sulaiman AlRifaie, checking out the footage
We left to go back to the hotel after this -kinda- relaxing dinner that was very much needed after a long day
Oh and it is worth mentioning that on the bus and at exactly midnight, the student had prepared a surprise for their Mentor Shamlan AlBahar! It was quite nice and very thoughtful
To be Continued
I started the prediction game at work for fun, but it turned out to be so much fun -I even included a slide about it on one of my presentation to the team, yeah me being silly/funny- Oh well… anyways, the boss -Hazem- won the competition! He was in first place with 50 points! Talk about Paul the octopus, huh!! I was in second place along with two other coworkers – a tie – with each one of us earning 39 points… Way behind Hazem! Nevertheless, it was SO MUCH FUNN I decided to get cupcakes for the team from Juju’s and it was a BIG hit
To order, call their Fanar branch at 25722999
So after freshening up, we took the bus and headed to Maraya in AlQasba in Sharja! On the way… students were -as usual- signing and playing games, so Mentor Abdulaziz AlAdwani took part in their activities – mainly music related
Everyone was starving so we made a mini stop at one of the fast food joints on our way
Shortly after we arrived to Maraya Art Center
Its a three-story art center for contemporary visual arts. At the entrance, mentors and students were fascinated by the first art piece they encountered. They were taking pictures and taking close look at the colorful blocks put together
Protege Dana AlGhanim admiring the art piece after everyone left… she stayed behind appreciating it a bit more
Then Maraya team gave a brief speech about the center explaining the design, purpose, lectures given, and offers in “The Shelter” – a medium used to connect with others and exchange ideas.
So on each floor, we would listen to a brief description given by them and then walk around and check the art pieces
Here is Fatma AlAwadi browsing a book she took out of the partition-like shelves
Mentor Yarub Burhama with Protege Dalal AlSulaiti discussing a photo
The upper floor is called Barjeel where collection exclusively exhibits pieces collected from Arab artists.
This was one of the pictures we were asked to explain… so what do you think?
The head piece, shmagh, represent the male presence, actually… the STRONG presence in her life. He is kind of ruling her, and she is seen (hence the frame) as the housewife in her ragged clothes and the cooking gloves shes wearing… not to mention the expressionless -yet sad- look on her face! No?
By the way… its a self portrait of the artist herself, I believe her name is Reem Lootah!
Nora AlHajri's head just got SO BIG!
Another interesting piece of art….
Here is Nora again… Gotta love this girl!
This is another piece I liked… Jesus shown -as still suffering- in a land where three languages is used
What do you think of this one now?
Now lets take a closer look at those red drops? Whadya think?
Students just being students and enjoying themselves
Danas (AlOtaibi & AlGhanim) checking out some of the pictures AlGhanim snapped throughout the day
Now I have no idea what is Sulaiman AlRifaie doing taking video recording this way… but Nasser AlHumaidi is taking his video the normal/regular way
More art pieces
Chillaxing outside Maraya before we headed back to the hotel for the next trip
To be continued
So after freshening up, we took the bus and headed to Maraya in AlQasba in Sharja! On the way… students were -as usual- signing and playing games, so Mentor Abdulaziz AlAdwani took part in their activities – mainly music related
Everyone was starving so we made a mini stop at one of the fast food joints on our way
Shortly after we arrived to Maraya Art Center
Its a three-story art center for contemporary visual arts. At the entrance, mentors and students were fascinated by the first art piece they encountered. They were taking pictures and taking close look at the colorful blocks put together
Protege Dana AlGhanim admiring the art piece after everyone left... she stayed behind appreciating it a bit more
Then Maraya team gave a brief speech about the center explaining the design, purpose, lectures given, and offers in “The Shelter” – a medium used to connect with others and exchange ideas.
So on each floor, we would listen to a brief description given by them and then walk around and check the art pieces
Here is Fatma AlAwadi browsing a book she took out of the partition-like shelves
Mentor Yarub Burhama with Protege Dalal AlSulaiti discussing a photo
The upper floor is called Barjeel where collection exclusively exhibits pieces collected from Arab artists.
This was one of the pictures we were asked to explain… so what do you think?
The head piece, shmagh, represent the male presence, actually… the STRONG presence in her life. He is kind of ruling her, and she is seen (hence the frame) as the housewife in her ragged clothes and the cooking gloves shes wearing… not to mention the expressionless -yet sad- look on her face! No?
By the way… its a self portrait of the artist herself, I believe her name is Reem Lootah!
Nora AlHajri's head just got SO BIG!
Another interesting piece of art….
Here is Nora again... Gotta love this girl!
This is another piece I liked… Jesus shown -as still suffering- in a land where three languages is used
What do you think of this one now?
Now lets take a closer look at those red drops? Whadya think?
Students just being students and enjoying themselves
Danas (AlOtaibi & AlGhanim) checking out some of the pictures AlGhanim snapped throughout the day
Now I have no idea what is Sulaiman AlRifaie doing taking video recording this way... but Nasser AlHumaidi is taking his video the normal/regular way
More art pieces
Chillaxing outside Maraya before we headed back to the hotel for the next trip
To be continued
So I am back from Dubai after covering The Proteges trip to Dubai as I announced before (link)! I will take you through it day by day in episodes, starting with this one – The take off Kuwait and arriving to Dubai and our hotel, Westin!
Initially.. Dana AlOtaibi, of Pink Coffee, did an amazing job with regards to booking tickets, hotel reservation, and announcing meeting time and point at Kuwait Airport. I remember handing her my documentations and travel expenses about a week or 10 days before the trip when I was invited… and she did the rest! Chapeau bas! Awesome work Dana
Anyways… we were supposed to meet at Kuwait Airport around 6:30AM on July 8th. The Proteges, mentors, some family members were all there ready to take off…
The place was full of positive energy and full of laughs! I was getting to know them more and more since I only attended few lectures throughout the course with them (here & here), but I felt I was part of the group so soon! They are, the mentors -whom I knew most of them- & the students were so friendly and very welcoming!
And it was finally time to take off via Fly Dubai.
We were handed out the boarding passes randomly, so I didnt know whom I was sitting next to, and so were the rest of the group who did not seem to mind at all. After take off, and after the seatbelt sign was off, I walked around trying to snap random pictures of the students, volunteers, mentors, their families… everyone doing a different thing! They even sang “Happy Birthday” to Mariam AlOmani who’s birthday was on the day!
Dherar reading on board... nice!
Students having a "pep talk" with mentor Abdullah AlEisa
Playing "Guessing Game" with mentor Rana AlKhaled
And here we are Dubai Gathering point after baggage claim and short speech given by Mohammad AlMunaikh pulling an “Abdullah AlEisa” kinda spirit! Abdullah was laughing the most I guess!
Anyways… we took the bus to the hotel. We made a mini stop at a grocery store, but throughout the way.. The Proteges were singing many songs and played games to kill time… which was passing by fast A sign of having a good time I guess!!
Mentor Shamlan AlBahar documenting the trip as well
and we got to our hotel at around 2:ooPM, in which we were given 30 minutes to freshen up and get ready for the first field trip to Sharja.
Protege Dana AlGhanim snapping random pictures at the hotel lobby
To be continued….
My friend snapped these pics in Malaga, Spain few days back! I am cheering for Spain today! Viva La Roja
One of my readers sent me a picture of her birthday cake. It is made in Sugar & Spice but the cake idea was made in such a way that shows her love for Napket and its frozen icy yogurts by her friends
Happy Birthday Tooma
I saw this piece of news on Frankom‘s Blog.
NBK honor graduates with honors in a move to show their support to the Kuwaiti youth! WTG NBK
Here are some of the images spotted all around London and presumably most of the countries with the excitement of the World Cup…
“SOLID MILK CHOCOLATE WITH EDIBLE GOLD” WORLD CUP FIGURE…1000 POUNDS!!! Would you buy it??? - Only at Selfridges
Watching the World Cup in Cafe’s and restaurants (loved how creatively the display attracts people with fresh Italian Pizza put in the window display, hard luck Italy :p)
Even the Popcorn maker got affected! 24.99 Pounds!
GIANT CUPCAKE…YUMMY!
Lola’s Cupcakes…Amazing, at Selfridges, will have a post about them soon 
The world cup ball evolution; 1970 – 2010 – Powerful Adidas Campaign!
Whadya think?
By Luluscious – 518 UK
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Lu’luscious spotted those T Shirts in London
The window display reads The spirit of GBP19.66 – Which refers to the year 1966, when England won the World Cup Nice!
P2BK proudly presents their summer program “Shigardy” for students between the age of 18 to 25.
To apply, click here!
P2BK proudly presents their summer program “Shigardy” for students between the age of 18 to 25.
To apply, click here!
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Wanna cook with Chef Hanouf AlBalhan?
Join her this Ramadan and cook with her on her show
If interested send an email to
With your name, photo, and the dish you wish to cook with her
***
حضى الشيف المتألقة ” هنوف البلهان ” بشعبيّة كبيرة في الكويت و الوطن العربي ، من خلال ظهورها اليومي في البرنامج الرائع ” صباح الوطن ” و تميّز أطباقها و تنوّعها ، حيث تفاجىء جمهور قناة الوطن يومياً بأطباق جديدة من المطبخ الكويتي و الخليجي و العربي و العالمي.
و نظراً للإقبال المنقطع النظير لأطباق ” أم معاذ ” و بناءً على طلب الجمهور العزيز
تدعوكم هنوف للإنضمام لها في برنامج ” مطبخ هنوف ” الذي سيعرض في شهر رمضان المبارك .
حيث يمكنكم مشاركتها في الطهي و الظهور معها على شاشة تلفزيون الوطن يومياً في رمضان.
كل ما عليكم هو:
إرسال إيميل على
hanouf@watan.tv
يتضمن الإسم
صورة شخصية
اسم الطبق الذي ستقومون بطهيه في البرنامج.
Link!
Thanks McReemy O.
Wanna cook with Chef Hanouf AlBalhan?
Join her this Ramadan and cook with her on her show
If interested send an email to
With your name, photo, and the dish you wish to cook with her
***
حضى الشيف المتألقة ” هنوف البلهان ” بشعبيّة كبيرة في الكويت و الوطن العربي ، من خلال ظهورها اليومي في البرنامج الرائع ” صباح الوطن ” و تميّز أطباقها و تنوّعها ، حيث تفاجىء جمهور قناة الوطن يومياً بأطباق جديدة من المطبخ الكويتي و الخليجي و العربي و العالمي.
و نظراً للإقبال المنقطع النظير لأطباق ” أم معاذ ” و بناءً على طلب الجمهور العزيز
تدعوكم هنوف للإنضمام لها في برنامج ” مطبخ هنوف ” الذي سيعرض في شهر رمضان المبارك .
حيث يمكنكم مشاركتها في الطهي و الظهور معها على شاشة تلفزيون الوطن يومياً في رمضان.
كل ما عليكم هو:
إرسال إيميل على
hanouf@watan.tv
يتضمن الإسم
صورة شخصية
اسم الطبق الذي ستقومون بطهيه في البرنامج.
Link!
Thanks McReemy O.
The 4th Ring Road Crew is currently holding an in-house winning 11 PS3 tournament, for all you readers and followers make sure to tune in and cast your vote on who is going to win by midnight today and get the chance to win some World Cup gear from the number one football store in Kuwait Soccer Scene!
Link!
Oishii Sushi is making an exciting new competition for the World Cup. Before the games there will be a question in Oishii Sushi’s Facebook Page asking about your thoughts about the games results.
All you have to do is guess the right answer and you could win a free coupon and enjoy the lovely taste of Oishii Sushi!
Finally Glow Boutique’s Summer Ramadan 2010 Collection has Arrived !!
Don’t Miss Out On Their Breath Taking Dresses & Dara’as that will Make You Stand Out this Season !!
At Beit Sedra ( Next to Ameri Hospital ) – 13th & 14th June from 5:oopm – 10:00pm
Check out their Facebook Group for more info and pictures (link)
Whadya think of the ad? offer? and art work?
Yummilicious or Not?
Find the full brochure on KTPD (link)
The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters presented their 13th International Music Festival for this year. I have missed out on the first two days, Rashed AlKhodor and Turkish Music night, so I went on the third day for the Brazilian Concert where they played Latin Soothing Music. It was quite nice
I skipped on the 4th & 5th because because they were located in different places (Fahaheel & Mishref) – except for the Egyptian music night (which was in the same theater in Dasma) but I couldnt attend it either way.
Anyways, last night was their last night – The Spanish Music Show & Flamenco! So I planned the day with my friends We gathered at our house an hour before the show to wait for everyone and for snacking before the show (and I sort of surprised them and didnt really tell them where we were going). Before we took off, I told them all about it to give them the free will to either come or leave I was happy that they all decided to come. We were around 12
The event was great, and the girls reaction was a big hit. They were all grateful all about it which made the night a huge success I am happy when my friends are happy Anyways… I will leave you with few pictures and a video of the Spanish Show! Enjoy
(link)
On an another note, my sister and I were discussing the interesting piano keyboard assembly!
A simple Google search would have given them an idea to at least do it right!!
HISTORY MADE!!
LACMA - June 12th – FREE ADMISSION!!
BUA is known as one of the most important artists of our era. His works will be featured in the Plaza Level of the Art of the Americas Building at the LACMA Muse event the weekend of June 12, 2010 (so if you’re in the area, drop by). BUA’s URBAN ART STUDIO will feature original paintings and drawings as the artist himself hosts exclusive interviews with extraordinary individuals instrumental in shaping urban art, from graffiti writers and musicians to dancers and athletes.
Appearances and interviews @ BUA’s Urban Art Studio:
1 pm – 2 pm: Mear One and Camille Rose Garcia
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Mr. Wiggles and Franklin Sirmans
4 pm – 5 pm: Flea and Mixmaster Mike
5 pm – 6 pm: BUA signing at the Gift Store
*Free tickets for each interview session will be available at the LACMA box office one hour before the program
Live Performances:
Mr. Wiggles
Mear One
Beat Freaks
and MORE!!
- Available for purchase June 12 at LACMA
- The FIRST 50 people entering BUA’s Urban Art Studio will receive a free one!
- The original Tupac and Biggie Paintings will be shown at the exhibit!
Address and Contact Number:
5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036-4597
(323) 857-6010
www.lacma.org/membership/Muse.aspx
Check my previous post about BUA (link)
I love Little Treat‘s World Cup Cake! I thought of sharing the pictures with you Enjoy!
Little Treats is located in Al Wataniya Complex -Mezzanine Floor- Salmiya, and their tel # is 25757292
Welcome to
“Velvet” Exhibition
For Ramadan Dara’as and dresses
Date: Tuesday & Wednesday — June 8-9
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm and 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: Goillieli in Al Tilal Complex – opposite Living Colors Cafe in Shuwaikh
For more info, call 9499-0393
Al Saif Group
حياكم الله في معرض
"Velvet"
للدراريع و الفساتين الرمضانية
التاريخ: الثلاثاء و الأربعاء ٨-٩ يونيو
الوقت: ١٠ - ١ و ٤:٣٠ - ٩:٣٠
المكان: محل 'جويالي' بمجمع التلال الكائن في الشويخ مقابل مقهى
'Living Colors'
للاستفسار: 94990393
AlSaif Group
Welcome to
“Velvet” Exhibition
For Ramadan Dara’as and dresses
Date: Tuesday & Wednesday — June 8-9
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm and 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Location: Goillieli in Al Tilal Complex – opposite Living Colors Cafe in Shuwaikh
For more info, call 9499-0393
Al Saif Group
حياكم الله في معرض
"Velvet"
للدراريع و الفساتين الرمضانية
التاريخ: الثلاثاء و الأربعاء ٨-٩ يونيو
الوقت: ١٠ - ١ و ٤:٣٠ - ٩:٣٠
المكان: محل 'جويالي' بمجمع التلال الكائن في الشويخ مقابل مقهى
'Living Colors'
للاستفسار: 94990393
AlSaif Group
Ditch the Workout & Join the Party!!
Kuwait’s first Zumbathon will take place on Wednesday June 16th.
Rana Alomani & Amani Abbasy are certified Zumba instructors have decided to do this one of kind ” Ladies Only” event in Kuwait for the first time, tickets will be sold for KD7 and proceeds of this event will be donated to Al-Amal Club, caring for children with cancer. There will be raffle, prizes, and surprises for everyone!! for more info please visit:
Facebook (link)
My friend/coworker knows how much I LOVE the Baking Tray, so she came to my desk and asked me few questions on what cookies to get for a gathering she is going to in the afternoon. I went on and on about how yummy their chocolate chip cookie is and the dates and harda (tahini) too! I also told her they can custom made a giant cookie, but that will need a couple of days or so in advance order. Right after our chit-chat I attended a meeting. I came back to my desk to find this
Three boxes of cookies all from Baking Tray!! One with chocolate chip cookies, another with dates and harda, and the big one was GIANT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE FOR ME <3
I’ve always ordered that cookie for my friends… I never got it! So this drew a BIG smile on my face that day! It was her belated birthday wishes to me since she wasn’t in the office on my birthday!
I asked her how she managed to order it on the same day? It need a couple of days or so -pre order-!!
She said that when she called them right after I went to my meeting, she asked them for the giant cookie and they told her it was kind of hard to do but asked the chef to speak to her… so she told him that she wanted the cake with “Happy Birthday Ansam” and he was like “ANSAM? She’s a customer and she comes to Baking Tray a lot… okay, I will do it”
So thank you Hessa SO SO MUCH xoxo! You have no idea how happy I was to get the giant cookie <3
Firstly, I would like to congratulate the boys at GulfRun for hosting such a fun and exciting event at the Bahrain International Circuit in January. A lot of great cars and a lot of action on all fronts, whether it was on the track, drifting or drag racing. GulfRun 5 was a success for the creators, sponsors and most of all, the drivers and visitors.
I thought it would be cool to give some insight to my readers on what it’s like to ride around the Bahrain circuit with a GulfRun driver. I was lucky to hop on board a Westfield track car with Ahmed Al Mudhaf, one of the founders of the event.
Ahmed is a quiet guy in general, calm and very easy to get along with, but boy is he a tyrant on the track. Our ride was unfortunately brief due to a shortage in fuel, but we managed 3 hot laps in total. Hope I give some justice to Ahmed on the level of skill and concentration needed for this sort of thing.
The pit lane
Ahmed and I head to the Westfield parked a little further ahead from where everyone was sitting. Far from the noise. It was beneficial because this way, he and I could calmly go through all the safety and procedural requirements before heading off; stuff like adjustment of the harness / safety belt, wearing my helmet, etc. Climbing into the Westfield was a bit of a nuisance for me, call it age or just plain being out-of-shape, I had to navigate the roll-cage (bars surrounding the cabin) carefully. As I look to my left, Ahmed smoothly jumps in with no problems (almost like the Dukes of Hazzard)… oh boy, this is going to be interesting.
Laps
As soon as we are cleared by the pit marshal and make our way onto the track, Ahmed makes sure that we are clear of oncoming traffic. He then pins the throttle and we’re off. The sequential shifter used in the Westfield provides a thunderous blow every time Ahmed up-shifts, accompanied by my head whipped forward with every gear change. We get to the first bend and this is where I quickly realize that practice sets drivers, like Ahmed, apart from others. He smoothly steers the car into the apex with just the right amount of throttle. A few more turns and then we reach the tricky hairpin corner of the track where many drivers lost control of their cars. At one point the car wanted to whip us into a spiral, but Ahmed managed to counter-steer it at the just the right time to save us from spinning out. Managing to exit the corner with the optimal amount of speed, he then guns it down the pit straight. The sound of the Westfield is wicked. Wickedly horrifying. Wickedly satisfying.
We then come to a left bend where the car was violently trying to lose traction in the rear. A few counter-steers at the wheel with brutal force and the car learns who’s the boss. A few turns later and we’re on the F1 straightaway. With the throttle pinned and approaching the hard-right turn quickly, I begin to think “he’s gonna brake now… uh… ok, now… now?” Suddenly, I’m thrusted forward in my seat with the safety belts holding me in place as he slams on the brakes and tosses the car into the corner. I forgot how late confident drivers brake on tracks. I need to get more practice under my belt!
Thanks for the ride Ahmed and looking forward to GulfRun 6!
Stay tuned! Pun intended.
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A Brake Banzeen syndication.
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I was invited to attend a course for table manners in Acanthe School of Etiquette & Protocol last week. Too bad I was not able to attend the whole course… so I went in for the last day and boy oh boy! Wish I had made the time for it! It was very interesting
I was greeted by the receptionist and a nice warm apple cider
The place was nicely decorated with shabby chic furniture… all in black and white
The class I attended was for about two hours… and with a break in between where you can go relax in their lounge area! Different canapes and yummiess (forgot to snap the before picture *sorry*)
I also snapped some pictures of the class rooms, the one we had the table manners class in was set on a dining table
For some reason (or maybe I deleted’em by mistake) I cant find the other pictures of the teacher’s office and the other classroom, so I got it from their website gallery
All in all, it was a very fun and informative experience. Not only I got few pointers and learned new things, but the class I was in was intellectual and the students with me were fun to be with and easy to talk to! Wish I attended the whole course!
Oh and they will also soon offer classes for the younger peeps
Thank you Acanthe! Thank you Hanadi and Rawan for this opportunity! I enjoyed it a lot!
Acanthe School is located in Maidan Hawally, Block 1, Gulf Road, Rasha Complex – 4th Floor and their tel number is +(965) 2565 – 3496. For more info visit their website, or join their facebook group
I woke up yesterday and though of this idea… I want to make simple dishes for dinner, ones that you look at and know what they’re made of, all in one theme… Kuwaiti Flag
So I went to Sultan Center with my sister to get the following:
1. Fresh Fruit (black berries, blue berries, strawberries, kiwi, guava)
2. Fresh veggies (tomatoes; both large and cherry, fresh thyme)
3. Lettuce
4. White onions
5. Sliced black olives
6. Labneh
7. Burgers
8. Spreads (black olives, red and green pesto)
And at home for dinner, we made the following dishes
Labneh, fresh thyme, cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives
Burgers assembled with lettuce, tomatoes, and white onions… making up another Kuwaiti flag dish
My sister made pasta dish with three sauces; red, white, and green
Everybody loved that theme It was a nice way to celebrate with food
Oh and that picture above is of a baguette bread sliced and accompanied with three spreads; black olives + red & green pesto
For dessert we had gers ogaily (Kuwaiti cake) -perfect with tea and milk- along with WOW’s Black Diamond cake for my friend’s belated birthday
And of course Kuwaiti flag fruit salad! I did not forget about dessert
Not to mention… the yummy chocolates I got from WOW too!
Any ideas/suggestions on more Kuwaiti flag dishes? I wanted to have black nachos along with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole… but I could not find black nachos in Sultan! So that an idea… if you find one
Passed by WOW earlier this morning….
I loved their signs of festivities
Oh and they have Fannie May’s Pixes in their store now
Earlier this month I saw a lot of people painting in the Avenues so I snapped some pictures
Apparently they were contributing to paint the largest wall of paintings in Kuwait (Frankom’s Post).
Earlier today, I saw the wall… and I love the idea and effort put into it by so many people! Nice
Few days ago, Mr. Fahad invited me for the soft opening of Let’s Burger on the 24th of Feb… I accepted with big smile of course!!! Don’t you know me by now? A couple of days later I saw P0ach’s Exclusive post about the restaurant and I got teased by all the “zexy” dishes – as he explained – and could not wait for the day to arrive
So yesterday… I finally got the chance to go with my sisters!
The restaurant is located on the third level in 360 Mall… right on top of Wagamama.
The reception area and the restaurant ambiance is very 1960-70s’ diner-like! Thats the waiting area
And their merchandise booth
The receptionist guided us through those retro walls and vintage posters on the wall… with TV screens! Very inviting
They are famous for their topping bar, where you make your own burger… your way!
Here are few more pictures of the restaurant and surrounding for you to get a feel of the place
This is their open bar area… adding to the decor with their smiley faces
We looked around for a place to sit to have our late lunch/early dinner…
Now let’s burger… shall we?
While their menu gives you a choice of wide variety and choices of burgers, they also have many appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts!
I was thinking… when in a burger restaurant, one must have a burger… or otherwise dont bother! But whats the harm in ordering a couple of appetizers before that along with two Shirley Temple and lemon n’ mint juice!?
So cheese nachos and bonless wings it is
The boneless wings were pieces of skinless chicken – unbreaded, which I think is a healthier choice than what we’re used to… no?
Both my sisters ordered the Mini Musketeers… three sliders with fries and coleslaw!
I, on the other hand, ordered the Swiss Mushroom burger… only thing that I did not like is that when I asked for it be cooked medium, they said they only do welldone, but assured me that it will be juicy and yummy… and it was! Though I still prefer to have that option
The burger was indeed juicy, but the cheese was melted… it was more of a sauce! Pay extra attention when you eat that burger, I wrapped mine in a napkin! I loved it!
The waiter brought as chilly cheddar sauce to try… it wasnt bad actually, but I prefer my fries the way they are… not even with ketchup!
We were stuffed… the staff, manager, and operation managers all kept coming to check on us… they refused, just refused that we leave without trying their desserts, specially the fondant. We asked them to share a couple but they brought us four to try! And of course… to be able to eat desserts at this stage, we were served coffee and tea LOL
This is their Mars Cheesecake… made with mars chocolate bar
Apple Crumble
Banana Crumble… the first time I try a banana crumble, and LOVED it! Its awesome.. too bad I could only take a bite only
But the best out of all was their fondant… we wanted to leave but one of the staff insisted that we wait (you need to order it ahead of time because it takes around 15 mins to prepare)! And let me tell you this… it was worth the wait! A vanilla ice cream with chunks of oreo cookies, chocolate fondant and banana sauce on the side! YUMMY
All in all… the place is awesome, service is superb, portions of food are generous, and the atmosphere is very appetizing! Their operation’s manager gave us a survey to fill out along with a bag of goodies How cool is that?
Let’s Burger will officially open on the 27th of this month… do not miss it
This guy never fails at keeping us amused, does he?
This guy never fails at keeping us amused, does he?
Just saw the above messages on WataniyaTelecom’s Twitter Acct: “Join us as raising Largest Flying Flag in the World in Marina Crescent tomorrow afternoon & celebrate Kuwait’s National & Liberation Days”
Thats cool! I wont miss it.. I hope
Link!
Guess what? Last night, during JAMM Art & Beyond, my friend… Shurooq Amin’s painting -this one-
was sold for a whooping $28,000! The number 3 top bid during the event! Wohoooo! WTG Shurooq! You rock!
“On 17th February 2010 – 6:00PM, JAMM will host it’s inaugural auction Al Corniche Club, Kuwait.
The event will showcase over 50 works of art by renowned Middle Eastern artists, including Mohammad Rawas, Rokni Haerizadeh, Nabil Nahas, Jamal Abdul Rahim, Reza Derakshani, Hassan Meer, Ahmed Alsoudani, Farideh Lashai, Sami Mohammed, Chant Avedissian and Lamya Gargash.
The auction will provide an opportunity for both new and existing clients in the GCC region and beyond to add to their collections of contemporary Arab and Iranian art. Keeping in mind the fast-growing appetite and appreciation for quality artworks at the right price, all prices at the auction will be under KD5,000 ($17,500).”
My friend Shurooq Amin will have one of her paintings!
bu is a new gallery in Kuwait! It stands for “be you” – “become you” or what ever you feel like! Just be your self, be creative, and be free!
Their art gallery is a venue for creative people to showcase their talent in any art form, our mission is to let the regular people appreciate art and not to feel intimidated by art and artists, that’s why they’re a humble, down to earth, casual, raw situated in a basement gallery located in a place accessible to all people because art is for everyone!
They held a soft launch gallery opening yesterday and it will be ongoing till Thursday Feb 18th – 6:30pm – 9:30pm. With paintings by
Hazem Sannib
Rashid BuRashid
Shurooq Amin
This is a map of their location
Its in Hawalli - Sharhabeel Street – Block 11 – 139 Street – Bulding 54, and their tel # is + 965 2262-3442
The kind people over at “The Foundation” wanted to share this set of seminar info with you guys, here’s what they have to say:
“Nowadays people are joining expos and starting their own businesses which is great but it might not be easy, it requires studying the basics of managing and marketing your small business so you would have a great & a successful business. By having a clear vision and a great plan set for your business success is guaranteed. With “The foundation” developing & expanding seminar your vision will become clearer and you’ll be more qualified to own a small business and certain techniques and skills will be gained and this opportunity is great for small businesses owners & even greater for the people who have an idea and wants to start a business!
Also a certificate will be issued to those who attend and complete the seminar! Check out the lecturers! ”
This seminar will be delivered by:-
Mr. Khalid AlZanki:
• Founder & CEO of AlZanki Enterprises.
• Founder & CEO of Leaders Enterprises.
• Product Launch Expert.
• Internet Marketing Expert.
Dr. Ayed AlMannaa:
• PHD in Marketing.
• Expert in Small Businesses.
• Lecturer in Kuniv.
• Founder of “Small Businesses” subject.
Mr. Salah AlJeemaz:
• Household consumption expert.
• Brandng expert.
• Financial Consultant.
The Seminar will include:
• Small Business Management.
• How to manage your overall costs.
• Marketing Foundation.
• Integrated Marketing tools.
• How to connect offline & online marketing.
• How to understand your target market.
• How to build your brands equity.
• Internet Marketing.
• Connecting the social networks websites with the small businesses websites.
• Gaining brand equity and traffic online.
• How to build a large customer’s database.
• Financing your small business.
The seminar will be delivered on two days of four hours. A certificate will be issued to those who attend and complete this seminar.
Venue: Movenpick Trade Zone
Date: 27th & 28th of Feb.
Time: 11:00 am – 04:00 pm
Fees: 50 KD
For registration concerns and other inquiries call:
+ (965) 9994 5518
+ (965) 6760 7716
OR
Register ONLINE through this website:
http://www.sba.ims-kw.com
Last January, I went to Bahrain with some family and friends… It was one short full of food (as usual) and fun trip! Anf of course while we were there, we passed by the International Circuit to check out GulfRun5.
And yes… I wore the GulfRun Branded shirt
I enjoyed it.. every moment of it! The guys at GulfRun 5 did an amazing job and we had so much fun! I look forward to GulfRun 6.
To read more about the event on other blogs;
UpTillOne: Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3
Last January, I went to Bahrain with some family and friends… It was one short full of food (as usual) and fun trip! Anf of course while we were there, we passed by the International Circuit to check out GulfRun5.
And yes… I wore the GulfRun Branded shirt
I enjoyed it.. every moment of it! The guys at GulfRun 5 did an amazing job and we had so much fun! I look forward to GulfRun 6.
To read more about the event on other blogs;
UpTillOne: Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3
I did not know I was on the top 10 of Q8Bloggers in 2009 till yesterday LOL… so kindly vote *for me *
Link!
I did not know I was on the top 10 of Q8Bloggers in 2009 till yesterday LOL… so kindly vote *for me *
Link!
Thanks
So one of the biggest events in the country is coming real soon, so you I guess you better join the group and get in touch with the latest news, buzz and hawt participants, no ?
So one of the biggest events in the country is coming real soon, so you I guess you better join the group and get in touch with the latest news, buzz and hawt participants, no ?
Last weekend, I had a small one-on-one meeting with one of the team members behind Taste of Kuwait!
We talked about their upcoming event, some insider info ;-0, saw some pictures and 3D layouts of the event, and not only that…. They are doing it for a good cause too!!
So let me tell you something, this is going to be one helluva an event! I cant wait for it
The event is in less than a month, and the team are working so hard not just to make it happen, but to turn it into THE event of the year!
Right now they are looking for volunteers that are Kuwaitis and university students. (click here to ream more). So if you’re interested… drop them an email
Click here to join their facebook group
Oh my, its official, we are flooded with love and could not ask for more. LITERALLY.
The queen of home made cookies has more zexy creations for this fine love season, see more stuff below:
Contact:
WEB
There are many things that make dinosaurs like me sensitive, specially readers like you surrounding me everyday, then, yes then, some of you like the wonderful Miss Ghanima, Owner of Juju’s cupcake and Flower story, take a further step in making something specially made for me in celebration of Valentien’s day.
G, girl, I could not be happier, you made my day, I thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart, your too kind. Ya’ll wont blame me, just have a look at the whole presentation:
Oh and they say love is in the details. It shows in this simple, one dimensional, elegant rose layout.
I love this, THANK YOU !
Ya’ll can get that loveliness to your loved ones too, CONTACT:
“When in Paris, do as the Parisian do”
When we were in Angelina, we saw the gateau made for Galette des Rois (Click here for English). We just had to buy one and live the experience.
We got our gateau from one of the pastries stores in Paris
The one we got was made with almond paste, and it contains a trinklet. It is sold with a paper golden crown… the one who gets the piece of the gateau with the trinklet is declared the king/queen of the day and gets to wear the crown in the end.
Well… in our case, Farah won the crown, and of course she kept the trinklet!
Cupid Treats from Little Treats in Marina Mall… Visit their booth between Starbucks and H&M!
Little Treats is located in AlWataniya Complex in Salmiya – Mezanine Level, and their Tel # is 2575-7292
Check out Little Treats Valentine’s Special!
They will also have a booth in Marina Mall 11th – 16th between Starbucks and H&M Dont miss it
For more pictures, click here
Check out Little Treats Valentine’s Special!
They will also have a booth in Marina Mall 11th – 16th between Starbucks and H&M Dont miss it
For more pictures, click here
Little Treats is located in AlWataniya Complex in Salmiya – Mezanine Level, and their Tel # is 2575-7292
Yes! Its February and we have the lights on Chez Nous
And by the way… the header image is from the same, but last year’s
HALA FEBRAYER HALA
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