A funny quote book from Dubai

My winter vacation was AWESOME this year,marked by my first visit to the magical city Dubai with my most amazing travel companion sis Ilham ,, I wouldn't have enjoyed it if she wasn't there with me,,it's truly a place for women ( yes I'm thinking of all the malls we went to :p ) it was one of the most amazing experiences I ever had.
I've been to Europe and other touristic destinations but never was I amazed like I was in Dubai, maybe because the city was remarkably novel, you feel like it's built couple of weeks ago. Many activities for family outings and the children had a blast. The food was mouthwatering and full of flavor, shopping was also a daily activity so I enjoyed every second of it.



My poor heart (sigh)

A tea shop near the fountain

( you just can't take a decent photo there without people jumping in out of the blue as photo bombs)

One of the nicest places I visited was a GIGANTIC bookshop in Dubai Mall, you would literally need days to finish wandering and looking through books,I sent my kids to Kidzania with my sister and spent more than 2 hours just checking books and reading some, and of course had to buy those which I couldn't possibly leave behind.


couldn't take lots of photos because it wasn't allowed 

A funny quote book was one of them, it's filled with funny, inspirational, and sentimental quotes about being in your 30s and enjoying it.
I know I have bombarded you with tea pics here in my blog, but what else would you enjoy a good book with? TEA of course.


I know the clock is not related to Dubai but it goes so well with the mug, don't you think? 

My favorite quote :P M

100 THINGS TO TEACH MARIAM

100 things I would love you to read my precious Mariam once you are all grown up and can see this. It might go on many posts and I might add more than 100 

1. Always remember that you and your precious brother are the best thing that ever happened to me and your dad.

2. You are absolutely unique, no one is like you so never try to copy others ,your plan is different than theirs REMEMBER that.

3. Lists are your friend. Make them and enjoy the glorious feeling  of crossing off an item.

4. Connect to nature, it is always a cheap therapy.

5. Write journals, I did once and it makes me laugh my lungs out every time I read how I used to see things when I was that age.

6. The biggest sin you will ever commit is judging people who sin differently than you do.

7. Pay close attention to how Dada Murad treats your Nana.

8. You have a savior who will always be at your side no matter what, listen to Washi Sultan he loves you from the depth of his heart.

9. Its OK to be silly at times, to cry in public, and to play hide and seek with your kids.

10. Speaking of which, I'm not a free baby sitter for your kids, I will be too busy having meetings and breakfasts with ladies from the elite society once I'm old :p Naa, just kidding, I will take them with me where ever I go.

11. You are never too old to play on monkey bars.

12. Friends will make you or break you, be careful and choose wisely.

13. Quraan has the answer to all your problems, if you think you still haven't found the answer, read harder.

14. Animals sometimes understand us better than humans, cuddle  an animal when you feel lonely.

15. LAUGH  every single day, a good sense of humor is worth gold.

16. Be around people who lift you up.Rope up with people who make you feel amazing.

17. There is nothing called " No time" its all about your priorities, if you are still not convinced re -read number 3.

18. You have 13 brothers and sisters: Sultan, Abdalla, Edrees,Hamza, Dergham, Mekdam, Ghazi, Abdulrahman, Adam, Mouath, Jad, and the sweetest two, Sarah and Maleka. Sleepovers are always a good idea, I promise I wont get mad but you promise to wash the dishes of your late night parties.

19. NEVER think that covering you hair is a punishment because it's beautiful, its a privilege not many get to comprehend.

20. True love is sleeping next to each 
other for a bedtime story.

       to be continued...