I had a conversation with a perfect stranger a few weeks ago on my flight from Toronto to Dubai. He was kind enough to allow me to share our conversation with you all. Happy reading! *wink*
Category: THOUGHTS
Dating in the desert
I’ve officially been away for five months and have been told that it’s time for a blog post on feelings… Moving makes it abundantly clear how you feel about people. You quickly realize who you’ll stay up late and lose sleep to talk to; who you wish could be by your side for each and…
All I knew is, I never ever wanted to be average
I recently connected with a fellow Torontonian (trust me, we’re everywhere) based in the Cairo office of the company I work for and naturally we’ve been trading stories of how we ended up on this side of the world. In one of our many ramblings she shared with me that on her last day in Toronto,…
Birds of a feather
When I made the decision to come to Dubai there was one specific friend I knew I had to talk to before discussing it without anyone else. Not only is he quite possibly the most likeminded/adventurous friend of mine; but he’s also the person who always seems to have the right answers when I need…
Get out of your own way
So an astounding number of people have been reading these posts and sending me messages. These messages fall into three categories: the “wow you’re so brave, I wish I could do that” messages. the “why on earth would you move to the Middle East” messages. the “how on earth are you affording this” messages. Firstly, you…
Closing Chapter 2015
It has always been extremely important to me to gain as much knowledge as possible from experiences in my life. A few months ago, however, I realized that many of the life experiences I identified as positive and true were almost inauthentic as a result of me pre-determining (I’m a planner by nature) them to…
Things I’ve learned
We live in a time where social media accounts (of people we don’t even know) make the rest of us feel inadequate more often than not. With that being said, I decided to share some of the “Things I’ve Learned” over the past few months – because in the chaos of our day to day lives I…
Leap of faith
I came across a quote recently that said “the destination is not what’s important; what’s important is the journey.” We are urged throughout our life to be cautious and aware of our actions. But sometimes, we need to let loose, we need to take chances and risks. Trial and error is an important part of our social development…
The space around me
Finding the perfect time and perfect place to write is not as easy as it seems. The hardest part is not the choice of space or moment, but rather a combination of the two. Your surroundings must stimulate a desire for creativity and simultaneously provide an outlet for your expression. I find being around other…
Solitude
Many people believe that choosing to be alone is cause for concern; and without a doubt, companionship and the process of giving and receiving love is one of the most necessary things in life. However, over the last few years I have firmly believed that I would rather be alone than be in a relationship that…
Why I write
From an early age I made it a habit to jot down my thoughts and feelings. Sadly, I stopped writing during my university years (when I was told I had to write). I feel as if I lost the only outlet that helped keep me sane. I’m hoping that this new journey will allow me the opportunity to…
Scl Scn (Social Scene) 