A night in Muscat

Attended the last workshop in Muscat and went to a bar with colleagues in the Inter-Continental Hotel.

We played darts. This was my first time and I had so much fun. My bicep was sore for the following two days after a few sets of games. I enjoyed it so much I wanted to get a set for my place but decided not to as it would be rather risky when I have a cat who would chase after anything around.

The darts

The board

And Carlos, my Spanish colleague, beat all of us not only on the pool table, but also on the dart board by getting the bull eye TWICE on a row(see pic 1). And he did it without wearing his spectacles.

The Spaniard

Koala Bear

A colleague of mine who worked in Dubai for a short term assignment last year comes back to Dubai for a month to settle some problems on site. It is always good to see familiar faces again. And he brought me a toy Koala Bear from Australia.

The cutest thing is, this bear sings when I press his belly.

I think I really have better friends than I deserve. So a big Thank You to you, Frank!

New TV

I waited for one year before getting my TV in Dubai. This is the set that I want and the price has just dropped to a reasonable and affordable level.

I can resume my couch potato status, finally.

One Year in Dubai

Today marks my one year in Dubai. Half of my long term assignment is completed. One more year to go.

Of course, what will happen after another 365 days will still be a mystery.

In my first year in Dubai, I had new encounters, made new friends, tried new things. I made lotsa mistakes for sure. And I am sure I will continue making them next year. :)

I am just glad everything has turned out fine and occasionally, better than expected. Coming to Dubai will never be something that I will regret at any point in my life. It has been such an awesome experience so far.

Fissler Pressure Coooker

I bought my first pressure cooker from Fissler. I am super excited about the dishes it can prepare. Let's keep my fingers crossed that I am not going to blow up my flat.

Meet Jessica Mei Lumb

This little girl's mum and dad are friends of mine. She is one cute little thing and is capable of speaking English and Cantonese at the tender age of 4. Her mum, her grandma and I went out for dim sum lunch together with her and her baby brother Joshua Ben Lumb(9 days old). I finally tasted my first steamed prawn rice roll (鮮蝦腸粉) in Dubai.

Long Hiatus

Went back to Hong Kong and Singapore in the month of May for a one month long holiday. This blog is now back to normal. I will not describe my holiday as it is not part of my Dubai experience.

Just want to drop a line to thank my family and friends for all the fun times and good food shared.