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Weekend. It's the thing I most look forward to the entire week! A time to just breathe and relax and not think of anything. Which is what I also want to don on myself. Something that doesn't require much thinking and is a breeze! Like how this green backdrop dotted with pink petals is charmingly uncomplicated. It's so pretty, it's my kind of wonderland! Again, nestled in Dubai Miracle Garden. We were just standing in one corner of this floral theme park, no one would even notice. But it did catch my heart in a breeze ~
 

So I'm gonna give this #OOTD a shot. Learning by the book from Ms. styLIZed herself, Liz Uy, a white shirt and jeans are both a blank canvass you can easily play up with. But as for me, I put two blanks together. What was I wearing? A thrifted 20Dhs white V-neck T-shirt, gifted (which now turned to be a favourite) American Eagle Outfitters ripped jeans, super comfy Carolina Boix loafers, Anne Klein rose gold watch I had from Mama as College graduation present, Aldo aviators and (my all-around) satchel. Complicated? Yes? No?

 



John, Ed & Adam

 

Yet another music post! These putting me to sleep with a smile on my face (KESO!)
 

Lovely story here... Ed Sheeran wrote the song Afire Love depicting the life of his grandfather who was suffering of Alzheimer's disease and it's repelling effects it had on their family. He narrates how great his grandparent's love were and though his grandfather has left them, this brought all of his family back together. Beautiful isn't it? And if you haven't watched the movie Begin Again just yet, do it!

 

Oh. Dear. John. Ed. and Adam. <3

Chill Pill

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Latest songs synced into my iPod that has this chill, easy and laidback vibe. Perfect for morning anthems, road trip tunes or beach sounds (or whatever for an instant good vibes!) :) It is only while writing this blog that I found out that the genre of these songs fall under Melodic House or Tropical House (just an additional piece of info)... Thanks to 8tracks for hooking me up with some sick curated playlist and my love in search for uncharted music.

Listen!!
(the last two are my favourites!)

Voices (Tribute to the Police) - Henri X Koloman Vuchs

High Hopes - Kodaline (Filous Remix)

History - Le P feat. Michael Jackson

Happiness - Chris Malinchak feat. MNEK

Colourblind - Le Loups feat. Cybil

Big City Life - Mattafix (Leex Remix)

Shine - Felix Jaehn

Shooting Stars - Bag Raiders

Keep Calm and Briton

Finding a shot of inspiration is something I'd want to keep, and amazingly ironic, share! We've always had that dream house, or thought of living in a palace or the Windsor Castle. (But mine has always been living in a beachfront, InshAllah!) At this stage of my life, I already do want to have a pad or space of my own. Not just exclusively, but something that's me! I opt for the minimal muebles, natural bright lighting, functional and colorful (probably pastel) fun pieces, my photographs and cats & dogs inside the house! A quick overnight in this British Family's home gave me (and our fam) a wonderful weekend and a concrete idea of how I'd want my dream space to look like. (See how cosy I was?) You would know a Breton is housed there because of the "Keep Calm" posters and frames found in each and every corner. I loved their quirky pieces and oh-so-beautiful portraits (which were  literally the first things I saw there) of iconic stars, or should I say women - like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. I too made new furry friends with their pets - Rambo, Eddie and Paci (I just love animals!) and slept with the cat on the bed. I'm glad I wore my pink "Barbie Wants To Be Me" t-shirt, it really worked it! (Haha) The highlight of the house, was the lap pool right out the patio. And in the morning, I like when we pulled-open the curtains, the sun beamed the girls' bedroom.

I wish I have taken more pictures!

Festival of Lights

The family were on the move again attending the first ever Dubai Festival of Lights. The event (or exhibition) was stationed at the promenade of Dubai Mall where you stroll the area to see the light shows and displays. It was more like "Feast for the Eyes", we had our "oooh" and "ahhhh" moments. I suddenly remember some local boys who yelled "This is Dubai, live your lives!" (chuckles here) We cousins also had the time to bond, share good laughs and jumps! You have no idea how jumping is a big part of our bonding! (There are a whole lot of hilarious jumps, I just put the blog-worthy ones here haha!) But what struck me the most (and never fails to amaze me) is the gorgeous fountain show that night. Feast your eyes!

 

     

Just when we're about to leave, the background music started to play and the fountains were coming to life. I was tearing up while watching and listening to what seemed like African beats. The song which the waters were dancing to is "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin, finding out it meant the "Our Father" prayer in Swahili. No wonder I felt like crying, I was blessed and really moved to witness that show. Couldn't help but share this with you all.    

The Dubai Metro

Since I have landed on this city, I ought to know my whereabouts and how to get going. Dubai has conveniently provided "The Metro". It is this impressive Rail Network that takes you all around the city in an ultramodern mode of public transportation. The train station exudes metal and chrome posh in a shell-like architecture. Yes, I have just used uber modernistic words in one sentence. But that's just the way it is! The first time I took the train here, I forgot if I was entering a hotel or an airport. The train carriage are enclosed and partitioned from the platform station so "Mind the gap" (though you wouldn't really mind). Aside from it's aesthetic value and sheer "modernity" is it's purpose of providing the citizen's (and the rest of the people) an over-the-top means of transportation while enjoying the city view and journey at the same time. I too have found myself living like a local. All you need is the 'Nol' card which is their form of ticket you use tapping in and out on any mode of public transportation and even paying for parking. 

I'd have to say, it is very commuter-friendly, clean and sophisticated. I admire how the Emirate provides nothing but the best of public services. Dubai made it is possible to achieve something like this. Impressive.