UAE Kitten

I’ve been meaning to share this for a while now.. My recent visit to Shanghai & the World Expo 2010 for 3 days back in October. Honestly, World Expo is under-rated.. It should be a MUST-VISIT for everyone interested in exploring different cultures. My only regret is not visiting it earlier & staying for a longer time when I finally did. Anyway, here are only  few of the many 100s of shots I took during my memorable visit..

Each pavilion was beautifully decorated.. this one was of Sweden

I was surprised to see that the pavilions were HUGE with cinema-sized screens..

& sky high ceilings..

Outside the Korean pavilion

This was so cool, a huge library with colorful lights & screens

Inside the Morrocon pavilion

Love this.. very creative

I wanted to steal this & put it in my room.. In the Italian pavilion.. celebrating the love & beauty of shoes <3

In one of the pavilions, sliding down instead of going down the steps.. cool huh?

Spanish dancer

Grande Italian fashion.. <3

Everywhere we went, the chinese were shooting.. Chinese papz lol

Traditional performances happen daily infront of the UAE pavilion..

Ok I am tired of posting photos for now.. Until I blog again.. take care =)

There isnt a day that passes, without me thinking of this website..

Its been more than 10 years now, since I had an online existence.. 10 years filled with memories- both amazingly beautiful (that sometimes I am jealous of myself looking back) & some are sad; not heartaching sad, but maybe heart-pinching sad..

I made wonderful friends through here, I laughed alot & most importantly, learned alot of valuable lessons..

I’ve come this far, & came to know:

- Simplicity is under-rated, the simpler you think – the better your life is.

- Stay away from negative people. You can try to fix their perspective, but if it seems too bitter, just walk away – because nothing is worse than a bitter aftertaste.

- The world is changing too soon, too fast. Which is why we must cherish every moment today, because looking back at it tomorrow, you will feel jealous lol

- I don’t understand politics, & I won’t pretend that I do; but I do understand who the good guys are from the bad ones.

- It is about quantity just as it is about quality at times.

- There will never be enough time.. ever. So you either do it now or you dont. No excuses.

- You must always exercise your brain on ‘faith’.. Keep believing every day, stay positive.. yes every day.. because when we don’t, we forget & then it seems like someone turned off the light on our life.

- (despite the cliche-ness of it:) Nobody is perfect! Not you, not the person who gossips & not the ‘gossip-ee’.. So stop being mean, its always ugly & disgusting & yes, like your mother keeps telling you: If they gossip to you, then they will definitely gossip about you.

- & no, you are not luckier, prettier, better in any way.. You are just you, who should be grateful for what you have.

I would have shared much more photos, more stories & told you about the places I’ve been, but for now, I needed to let what I learnt on the record (& keep you with a few photos from nostalgic places)

B is also for the Beautiful weather.. in Brisbane that is.. & especially compared to the oven-like super hot weather here.. *hoof*

This post is 2 weeks too late, but certain unfortunate circumstances occupied all my time.. Oh well, enjoy a little glimpse of the casual city:

The South Bank

The best, & I mean THE BEST burger ever.. & they have gluten-free options too! If you’re in Australia, you MUSSST go try Grill’d..

@ The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMa)

& guess who was featured: RON MUECK! (the above is a self sculpture by himself)

Very realistic

Baby girl sculpture..

Old women..

Another favorite piece by Michael Parekowhai.. A seal sculpture carrying a real piano..

Gold coast from top..

Wheel of Brisbane

& B is also for Back in Abu Dhabi.. =)