Chanel’s Blue Satin nail polish; what can I say?  I tried it & was happy with the feedback I got from those around me.  Everyone loved it!! {except one of my brothers who frowned & said he preferred me in pale pink/pearl}.  Oh well, one can’t please all, no? (:

Another new thing I’ve tried is the old styled cloak {reminds me of how my grandma used to wear it – except that it’s worn on the shoulders as opposed to on the head}.  I’m really loving this style.  I was promised that as per my request, it shall not sweep the floor - & it doesn’t! =)  I reaaaally don’t enjoy watching girls’ cloaks sweeping the floors of malls, offices etc… so un-chic.  I think the elegance of any cloak lies partly in the fact that it should just touch the floor.  The funny part is that ever since I started wearing this style of cloaks, I’ve been asked a question often: “Are you from Saudi??” O.o

I received a call from a very senior 'colleague' - more like a godfather figure really - who had moved, two years ago, to another financial institution in AD.  He wanted my help to identify serious & ambitious UAE nationals working at a senior level, who would be interested to join his organization.  I promised him that I would try my best and would get in touch with him soon regarding the same.  I also promised that I would visit their premises whenever I'm in the capital city {after being lectured about not keeping in touch! =)}.  I was most flattered when he added: "You know, I mention your name in many of our meetings; that there is a female UAE national who is ambitious & has really gone far with her career.  I want you to know that I'm very proud of you & that I'm a shout away if you ever decide to leave your current workplace."  No words can describe what I felt then; so surreal, you know?

I've broken the news of my medical trip to the CFO, & informed him that HR is aware of the same & had ok'd me working remotely from abroad.  He offered to introduce me to the country's {one I'll be in} CFO - which would be really great, in case I ever needed anything in terms of access/help of any sort.  I thanked him & also informed him that the cluster HR head had also offered to introduce me to the EMEA HR head before I travel.  So, I guess this trip will help broaden my network within the organization :}

Tomorrow is going to be one interesting day for me.  I'll be at a farm for a while; will take lots of photos of course =) {will be shared with you} - before heading off with the family to Hatta.  I can't wait!  I love spending time with my parents & brother/s <3<3<3

I have to end this post here; arm has gone numb.  So, until I update again, be well.

 
A colleague @ work left that for me; he        Catching up on some reading
overheard me complaining that those
wipes aren't found easily - hence, "a lot
is there!!" lol

 
My ever-so-stylish mum <3                        Yes, definitely - don't you agree?

 
Beautiful, no?? <3 <3

 
MAC's new collection <3                             Thanks to a staff member, I was                                                                                on their VIP list & got my hands                                                                 on lots of amazing products ;}

 
Garhood Bridge: 7 lanes - woot!!                 Menus left by my colleague: Iggy,                                                                   who moved to Bahrain - yours truly not                                                                    eating much is v well known +roll eyes+

 
I'm having this done in my room :}             Inspiration, inspiration

 
Cake for Oz, a colleague who left us last      Oh April, the month of change...
week to join a financial company in Dubai.
He'll be missed - along with his 3 meter skids
towards the CFO's cabin LOL

 
A-H-A                                                       A beautiful & thoughtful gift... thank                                                                   you :}                                        

[Wearing ostentatious
nail colors,  
is a nice change (:]