Storm or Shine

Last week, the city was camouflage in severe sandstorm and the air was filled with powdery and chalky dust which gave me reason to cover-up my face with scarf. The temperature felt so cold, and I was almost struck with intense flu if I didn't alleviate with some preventive medicine.

This week, here is the picture after the catastrophic storm. I failed to notice rain wash away the mess.

The luminescence from the bright sun is a hint of a brilliant and mild cold weather on the way.

Meanwhile, I am now able to update my Facebook,
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Have a blooming weekend everyone!
greetings, aileen

Woo hoo! What a Friday!

My off days are as usual as it always been. As posted here, after doing some of my errands last Friday,
I took a shower when a loud knocking in my main door interrupted.

It was my flatmate who persuaded me and my other flatmates for an afternoon trip to a city 60 miles away from our vicinity. I have never been there.

Though initially undecided, I move on grabbed a sweater, and an old boot cut jeans seem like its waiting an age to come forth out of my wardrobe.

And we drove between cities to see the park at its beautiful best and be able to explore a part of this country, get on with it and enjoy.

Over the course of our journey, I took most of the photographs by rolling down the window of the car.
It was an afternoon filled with fun and memories.

So chilly but I can't say no to one of my indulgence - soft drinks.

A selection of dates.

At the market to buy some fresh fish.

Local Arab men.

The city existed for its bustling downtown populated by expatriates.

The trip is fun with something to munch, and it is extra special if it is Doritos.

I can smell the breezy blue ocean.

At the park.

It is more romantic bringing a nice blanket and own dishes, head to the shore with your beau  halfway through
the winter. Locals definitely do.

A park beside the beach is a popular destination for locals.

Some expats taking photographs.

A kid enjoying a bike ride.

I watched the sun as it slips below the horizon.

And here's my crazy exercise, building castles in the air.
I'm wearing my black Abaya , a must.

Come Together on December

In celebration of another amazing Filipino gathering, many came together for a significant day which happened earlier on December and took place at a famous amusement park here in Saudi.

It was a wintertime full of endless fun with special performances of some famous celebrities in the Philippines.

I've been meaning to go there, not because of those celebrities, but to see those adventurous rides and to take magical photos.

I know.

There is always something I feel that I'll never, never, never outgrow. Do you feel that too?

A long and winding queue.

The Wave Swinger is the only ride I had an expedition with. It was cool and fun!

The Cobra Rollercoaster

Sunday Holiday

Our landlady circulated a memo earlier this week stating that all the residents in our flat have to move out due to further renovation and we have to transfer to the upper floor of the same building. Ugh, how I hate packing my things and the laborious task of moving from one place to another. 

At any rate, I went to our housing mother (commonly called landlady) yesterday morning and I took the key of my new room. I really wanted to check and prepare things beforehand - like if I need to clean, mop, arrange the furniture and etc. okay, okay, I admit I have all the slightest excitement to see the room too.

Although every room and furniture are alike in this building, I don't know but the atmosphere is brighter here. During the day, the window beside my desk is enough to enlighten while I am reading. They also place a number of closed wall cupboards in the mini kitchen. The entire room is clean while the furniture are all in good state. The space is sufficient enough for a catastrophic resident like me. I freeze in a moment and visualizing how can I put all my mess here. The remaining days are not enough to fix all my crap.

At noon, the temperature started to drop even if the sun is still up and skies are clear. Cold air is blowing across the building.
I can feel the launch of the short winter season.

 In a desert it doesn't rain that much but last night, it downpours in partnership with a strong thunderstorms and fearful lightning. It never slows and calms until midnight. People including me were captivated because rain is the most anticipated weather period here. We get to experience it at least 3 to 4 times in a year (yes - I really mean in a Year) and as far as my observation it occurs mostly between November and January.

greetings, aileen