[mood: In a reality check]
[craving: Rewind 2 years]

Yes, unfortunately, I skipped the whole month of March.. =/

I guess mn kether ma I updated wara ba3a'6, in7esadt! =P lool

No, really, since I got back.. I got snowed with a gazzilion things.. once I got back, it was just crrrazy.. & then March came & it was the busiest month I have ever witnessed.. It was very hectic, very looong & very dramatic! Because I can write a novel-ish update, its better to just simplify happenings in the next few bullet points.. While I was 'offline':
-My precious Viao baby BROKE! Yes, which is the biggest reason I didnt update.. & so I found myself forced to use my MacBook (Tofa7a) which I bought a few months ago, but never got the chance to use it.. I'm still getting used to it.. & yes, I am officially a MacConvert! 3ala goolat Meyam: "Allah yethabtch!" lol I still don't have Photoshop YET, so bear the very few pics that I managed to work on before my trial expired! ="(
- Was involved in a long 'moving' process of TWO of my offices in TWO different, far-from-each-other locations in Abu Dhabi! *wouldnt have been smoother if it werent for the committed BinLa7ej!* ;)
- My friends threw me a surprise birthday party with a "Gardens & Cats" theme after a movie "Kite Runner".. *Thanks so much* xo
- Attended two beaurrriful weddings of two beaurrrriful friends: Rohr Add!ct & Mai.. you looked breath-taking!! Allah yewafgkom w y7fa'6kom with your new life! xoxo
- & just when I thought Mai couldnt be anymore sweeter than she already is, she sent me MY birthday present on the most important day of her life.. HER WEDDING DAY.. straight to my office! *Woman you are killing me!* LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! Ya 7ayyaah wallah feech!! lol
- Mabrook to the new mummies: BABES & UAEyah!! God bless you & your babies.. I must come see you soon! *promise*
- I had an operation (no big deal) & partially recovered now.. It still doesnt feel the same again..=/
- Celebrated birthdays of Fattoooy, Armani.Lab, Mark, AK & most importantly my two crazy nephews! *Happy Birthday peoplez* =D
- Got an overdose of the chocolatiest GF cupcakes made by the talented Shimz! lurrrrv you to bits!! xo
- Abu Dhabi Fashion Week - with all its highs & lows.. Big, long round of applause goes to 3alaya for all her hard work! *hugz* xoxo
- Went to the 3ezbaa & rediscovered how amazing raspberry ice lollies with vanilla centers are in the middle of a warm day! *slurrrrp*
- Went to Dubai 5 times so far.. & still can't get enough of it!
- Dragged my bros to Bastakiya to visit Salem's !nk studio & after a wait of 2 hours.. we left literally 5 mins before they open!! *rOoOoar* So no, we didn't get to see any of the cool stuff =/ *Salem: You better frame my note there!*
- Saw a very pregnant PinkSushi try to jump-start a car! One word: H-i-L-A-R-I-O-U-S! *LOVE YA MAMA!* xoxoxoxoxo
- Went to WAGL conference for the only reason to see Reem Al Hashimi speak.. & give a kick-ass speech! *We are sooo proud of you & I'm so glad we're friends* All the best! xoxo
- Tried Chammas restaurant & oh-so-very-recommended!! My new hot spot to go!
- & most importantly gained new friends: Mahra, Buthy, Rere, Samee7a, Sara & virtually Hessa! xo
I ran out of thoughts & memories now.. so until my next update (Lets hope I get Photoshop soon!).. here are photos for all those who are here just for the pix.. =P

Saj: I love you more & more-er everyday! lol xo You are truly, a friend sent down from heaven..

[Final whisper: Tali: I missed you, come to AD so we can chillllll...]

[mood: Tired]
[craving: Manicure]

& it snooowed..

One of the best feelings one can experience: little, light snow flakes falling from the sky like cool feathers.. aaah beaurrriful! ;D

& to celebrate the 'coolness' of the weather, there's nothing better to do than to enjoy a hot steamy cup of heavenly Godiva hot chocolate & a chocolate-drizzled fruit kebab (that my bro keeps complaining I am addicted to)..

Later that evening, LoLo & I met and made our first snowman using old batteries for eyes, her glasses & my scarf.. lol It wasn't the ideal one but we still loved him nethertheless =P

Ofcourse I was later treated with an American-style 'fowala' back at her apartment.. which included sushi, chocolates & chips.. LoLo, your mum will be proud.. lol (& I already miss you!)

I still have a gazillion pics from NY, but I am sure most of you are already sick of seeing them.. I am back home btw, & already miss NY! ="(

Super quick messages:

-ThePeace & aSms: Just for the sake of the mention.. ehdaaaaaa2! =P lool

-LoLo: I owe you photos I know.. (but I am also bad in sending ppl their pics) I will do that soon.. Promise!

-Rohr Add!ct: Mabrooooooook 3arooosa.. I can't wait to see you! xo

-Baaaaaabes: MABROOOK 3al baby gurrrl w el7amdella 3al salama!! Allah yj3alha mn elthoreeeya al9al7a! xoxo

-Alya: You sent me an email re White House, & I know I suck in replying back.. but I will soon.. & no worries, I help you! ;)

-In her choos: KOI was amaaaaazing!! Thanks for the recommendation! ;D

-TaLi: Can't wait to see you.. You will sit with me!! YOU PROMISED!

[Final whisper: Sis, wish you were with us when it snowed..]

[mood: Jetlagging]
[craving: Spaaa]

I officially had the longest birthday ever.. with an early kick start UAE timing till the 00:00 of New York timings.. & it was fantaaabulous! =D

Starting the day with blowing a candle off the delicious gluten-free red velvet cupcake from Baby cakes NYC.. on a horse carriage ride in snowy Central Park..

Next we went around New York City, passed by the Rockerfeller Center.. very pleasant place..

My bro surprised me with a birthday ice-cream song sang by a group of Brazlians in a Steak House restuarant.. lol it was so funny & totally memorable.. *thanx bro*

In the evening, we were cycled to Serendipity 3 because I had to let my bro try it before we came back at least once.. & this time I tried their "Pink Ice" as a drink & it was heavenly!!

Finally to the end the day, my bro & I did something completely new & very unexpected.. we went to Broadway Comedy Club to watch a stand up comedy show, it was hilaaarious!! Even though we were hesitant, but it was definitely an unforgettable experience & we shall visit again when we go back to New York again! =D

Did I tell you that I absolutely LOVE NEW YORK?

Later.. ;)

[Final whisper: Thank you for everrrryone who wished me a happy birthday! xoxo]

[mood: In lurrrve]
[craving: More NY!]

I'm officially & absolutely in LOVE..

From the minute I stepped on the train from DC to NY, to the moment I laid foot on the buzzing streets of 5th Avenue & being dazzeled with Times Square lights.. Being swept off my feet by the sight of the Apple store.. & walking by Central Park everyday.. I am sooo in LOVE WITH NEW YORK! xo

Big, faaat, thank you goes to LoLo for showing me around in New York & treating me to an amazing experience & meal in Serendipity 3! Beautiful, cozy place.. friendly people & delicious food! I am definitely going back before heading home..

Next update coming soon.. =D

[Final whisper: Hey "in my choos", I'm trying KOI today based on your recommendation.. Reservations confirmed! ;)]

[mood: freeezing]
[craving: Broadway!]

I think I've seen too much of the White House one would need in their life time.. Until I visited it (3 times now), I have changed my mind completely about it.. its much much smaller than I expected! Infact, alot of things in the White House are always protrayed bigger than they really are, like the press conference room, which was the size of the old swimming pool! Also, alot of people there are much down-to-Earth than I ever expected, and they were very friendly too.. They also depend on themselves alot (they print their own business cards!).. So, it wasn't all that they make it seem.. but it was a useful and inspiring experience..
Like I said, I couldnt take photos of everything due to security reasons.. so I will leave you with a few shots..

Inside the White House..

That's all folks.. I'm in New York now & soooo much in lurrrve!! & for those who are wondering, yes I am spending my birthday here too!! =D
Watch out for a NY-full update next! ;)

[Final whisper: Shamma: Your parents (& sis) are so cool, I breakfasted with them last day before leaving DC.. =)]