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So I went to the Wiz Khalifa concert last night held at Dubai Media City amphitheater and I went home, depressed and not because the performers weren’t great. Their talent is amazing. Wiz Khalifa sounds so much better live.

What’s depressing was the kids. It’s an all-age event and I’m never going to such ever again. Somehow, kids are allowed to let loose her more than adults. Kids are allowed to watch and take their shirts off. Kids are allowed to ride each other shoulders. Things you can’t do in a 21+ event.

We always hear adults saying to one another to think and take care of the future, of the kids, but do the kids care? I’m starting to wonder if it’s a lost cause. Why should we think about these kids future when all they want to do is get drunk and whatnot, burning their parents hard earned money?

Oh well.

Been thinking of quitting blogging again. But I decided I’ll just redesign this, taking a new direction.

No more drinking…. of more than one kind of alcoholic beverage in one night.

Interesting night, so I asked a girl friend to go out for some drinks and dancing and I was late so I told her to get a table for us and wait inside. Surprise surprise she did got us a table even if the place is packed although we had to share it with someone. I thought somebody else arranged it for her but found out that my friend actually asked the guy if we can share the table with him. He turned out to be funny and nice so it’s all good. Told my friend that it’s really cool that she did that because she’s usually shy. Then she probably had too much to drink that when we’re supposed to get a cab for each other, for all three of us she decided to go with him. Hmmm… but then again the guy seemed nice and well my friend … is old enough to know what she’s doing right?

It reminds me of episode 6 of Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 which is “It’s Just Sex…” where Chloe teaches June how to be sexually empowered and to have casual sex. I love that show and absolutely in-love with Krysten Ritter.

Which reminds of one of the topic of conversation last night… I said, “She’s pretty” to everyone in the table referring to the singer at Trader Vic’s and the guy said, “She’s not” which prompted me to ask, “Why? What kind of girls attract you?” to which he responded that he’s actually into Filipinas, and I gave him my common response which is blank stare and quizzical look, and asked why. He then explained that he likes the Asian culture and the hospitality, although I was looking for a different answer I gave him the benefit of the doubt and agreed with him, because 1) I just met him and don’t really want to explain and get into an argument because I am kind of opinionated and 2) well it’s boring.

We talked about other things as well and the common problems of relationships and how difficult it is to date someone here in the UAE.

I love this city so much. But there are still things that you won’t like about it. I find it interesting that there are parts of this desert with trees with flowers blooming.

Moving on … I am officially hooked on Instagram and Path. As if Tumblr and this blog isn’t enough.

Browsing some old photos and remembered an interesting story about this one.

When I went to Morocco last year, there were a lot of Storks in the medina at Marrakech. I remember praying not to have kids.

One of the many reasons I love Dubai is Sandance. It was an awesome night of dancing and having fun!

Zane Lowe was amazing!

The lights…

The fireworks…

Fatboy Slim is amazing!!!

I missed Travis though.

Ignore people who can’t control their drinking. Just have fun and dance!!! It is still really good!

Until next season! Please bring Swedish House Mafia to Dubai, please!!!

also known as, things I wish I knew about before I started sketching on my Mega by Foo Dog.

1) Take your vinyl toy apart. You can wash the toy with hot water or use a hair dryer, make sure it’s not too hot.

2) Soap and wash the toy.

3) Sketch and Test. Test on concealed parts like the bottom of the foot before drawing on the face. Sketch up and see where it will be a good place to start.

Don’t forget to have fun!

I’m using PITT pens, and I want to start all over again.

If only One X came in pink then I don’t have to use a case to make it so.

If you’re looking for a case, I suggest the Qubits Gel or the Hard Shell, if you like Incipio, you’ll like the hard shell.

I bought Martin Fields screen protector, it’s good.

Just make sure you place it perfectly the first time, because I tried to adjust it and well, this happened.

Spent my weekend at The Cove Rotana, Ras al Khaimah (which happens to be my next favorite emirate, Dubai is 1st of course). I received a free weekend getaway at The Cove Rotana from Citibank through my Citi Life. The voucher entitles me a free two-night stay in a deluxe room with buffet breakfast. I was upgraded to a one bedroom villa (luck is on my side, I guess).

Will somebody translate this for me please?

Night

Day

They have two infinity pools, the Sunset pool and the Laguna pool.

Good music and drinks at Breakers (promo of the month, Buy 2 Stella Artois get another one FREE!). Wish they close late like most bars in RAK though.

Buffet breakfast at Cinnamon.

Delicious grilled seafood selection at Sunset Bar.

Arabic-style villas on a lagoon.

The villas have red-brick domed ceiling. Very spacious. The pillows are nice.

Balcony.

The Arabian gulf. The weather was dreary because of the sandy atmosphere but it’s still sunny good for sunbathing and the pools are temperature controlled, so it’s a bit chilly, so it’s perfect!

Here are some panoramic photos (taken using my mobile phone!), you can view the larger versions by clicking through.

The staff are nice. It’s a good place to relax. There are water activities as well.

Had a lovely weekend, thank you Citibank!

Can you tell which photos are taken using a mobile phone and a DSLR?

Went to MEFCC this afternon, saw Alodia Gosiengfiao and John Rhys Davies (LOTR and Indiana Jones). Too bad I didn’t get to see Jason Samoa (Khal Drogo of Game of Thrones)…

There are a lot of cool things you can buy and of course there are a lot of comics, 9.8s!

I bought this shirt from Ashekman. Ashekman urban wear is by Mohamed and Omar Kabbani who happens to be identical twins of a Lebanese rap crew with the same name.

Also got Mega by Foo Dog (facebook)

Nice Audis.

It was held at Mina Seyahi, the weather has been dreary all weekend and wishing for clear skies tomorrow.

How was your weekend?

Weekend is a movie directed and written by Andrew Haigh which is a movie on identity, happiness and love.

“On a Friday night after a drunken house party with his straight mates, Russell heads out to a gay club, alone and on the pull. Just before closing time he picks up Glen but what’s expected to be just a one-night stand becomes something else, something special. That weekend, in bars and in bedrooms, getting drunk and taking drugs, telling stories and having sex, the two men get to know each other. It is a brief encounter that will resonate throughout their lives. Weekend is both an honest and unapologetic love story between two guys and a film about the universal struggle for an authentic life in all its forms. It is about the search for identity and the importance of making a passionate commitment to your life.”  - source

It’s a naturalistic movie. It’s a movie in which you feel you can relate to the characters, it’s either you feel you are either Glen or Russell or one of their friends.

“And then you kissed my hand…”

I love the parts when they talk to each other by themselves. It’s beautiful.

“It’s up to you…”

“I’m not saying people shouldn’t forge relationships, all I’m saying is we don’t need someone to sanction it to make it legitimate, to make us respectable. And don’t tell me people get married because of love…”

“Some people just want to be happy.” “Are you happy?” “I’m fine.

And both characters are absolutely adorable … lovely.

“I’m happy being gay.”

“I couldn’t be more proud of you than if you were the first man on the moon.”

It’s a really beautiful movie. Watch it!

This has been haunting my sleep (actually my daydreams, and not my sleep).

Meet Minerva.

I’ve never been head over heels over a mobile phone ever, until I met her, I wish I’m kidding because it sound ridiculous.

I’m going to miss my BB.

No, I will not talk about her. She’s the best out there right now, that’s it.