E wrote that it was a big mistake not to get the photos before I came here. I disagree. She paid over 50$ for 12 of them in Michigan. I paid 50Dhs, which is about 13$ for 40 of them. Plus I got the awesome heart trading cards. I have noticed a few people around the newsroom who are collecting them. I may never be on a baseball card, but a passport photo card is good enough. Too bad my stats aren't on there!
Once we decide what sort of nice camera we are going to get I can start posting some real photos instead of the 'look angry so that if you ever do anything bad the government can run the photos in the news and make it look like you are deranged' look that they MAKE you do. No smiling in these photos!
Also, on a funnier note, one of the Canadians saw a scan of my passport, which is required to get a visa, and didn't believe it was real at first. his comment was 'That looks like a Colbert spoof!'
As for mustaches, check out this website!
Ill be on there in a few years. or maybe not.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
How am I going to survive the summer?
Today it's 33 degrees Celsius. In America terms... that's 91.4 Fahrenheit. By 2p.m. it will be even hotter. There's not a cloud in the sky.
The Abu Dhabi 10-day forecast. Note the repeating "sunny" icon.
And again, just as a reminder, it's only March 4th.
Edit by Wes:
inside it is a cold 20 C. going from inside to outside back inside again is a shock, not so much the temp, but the blinding sun. It is enough to make anyone feel like a vampire. Some people have taken to wearing sunglasses constantly, not for a fashion statement, but just to keep our eyes from burning.
at least I am done moving equipment around for now, and only have to sit in training classes for some really obscure industry specific software package so I can help some of the few users who will be needing to deal with it.
The Abu Dhabi 10-day forecast. Note the repeating "sunny" icon.
And again, just as a reminder, it's only March 4th.
Edit by Wes:
inside it is a cold 20 C. going from inside to outside back inside again is a shock, not so much the temp, but the blinding sun. It is enough to make anyone feel like a vampire. Some people have taken to wearing sunglasses constantly, not for a fashion statement, but just to keep our eyes from burning.
at least I am done moving equipment around for now, and only have to sit in training classes for some really obscure industry specific software package so I can help some of the few users who will be needing to deal with it.
Monday, March 03, 2008
Wes and mail
Since Wes works here now you can send mail directly to him.
That address again is:
Wes Mininger
C/O Abu Dhabi Media Company
English language newspaper
P.O. Box 791
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
That address again is:
Wes Mininger
C/O Abu Dhabi Media Company
English language newspaper
P.O. Box 791
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Just like trading cards
Wes came to the Middle East without a large supply of passport photos. Needless to say, but, big mistake.
Not only do you need an official letter of approval to do anything here (open a bank account, get a drivers license, get an alcohol license, get your visa, etc.) but you need lots of passport photos accompanying said letters. Who knows what they do with them — they just need them.
Even on his first day at work HR asked him for multiple sets.
So a few days ago I instructed Wes to go across the street and get 40 made. Yes, 40.
This is the end result (now you can see his stash):
And this is the little extra bonus photo they threw in his packet:
Precious.
Not only do you need an official letter of approval to do anything here (open a bank account, get a drivers license, get an alcohol license, get your visa, etc.) but you need lots of passport photos accompanying said letters. Who knows what they do with them — they just need them.
Even on his first day at work HR asked him for multiple sets.
So a few days ago I instructed Wes to go across the street and get 40 made. Yes, 40.
This is the end result (now you can see his stash):
And this is the little extra bonus photo they threw in his packet:
Precious.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
The big 2-6
My birthday is quickly approaching. T-minus 20 days and counting (21 if you count the actual day).
So, what's a girl in the desert to do for her birthday?
Let's see what our options are:
a.) Go to Dubai and go out to dinner/club.
b.) Do what most people here have been doing and do a big birthday dinner/drinks.
c.) Go to the bar and/or have a party.
d.) Something else.
While all sounds kinda appealing... I think I'm gonna do something else.
I'd love to take a flight somewhere and have a long weekend in another country but Wes doesn't have his residence visa yet and that makes it near impossible to leave (and come back). My other idea is to get a VERY nice hotel room in either the Royal Meridien or the Hilton. But I don't just want to stay at a hotel for a night. I want to stay on the highest/executive floor. You know, the floor that is all you can eat and drink. That totally makes it worth while.
Sadly the Emirates Palace is booked. But I don't really have $15,000 for a room anyway. We'll see what the Royal Meridien has today.
So, what's a girl in the desert to do for her birthday?
Let's see what our options are:
a.) Go to Dubai and go out to dinner/club.
b.) Do what most people here have been doing and do a big birthday dinner/drinks.
c.) Go to the bar and/or have a party.
d.) Something else.
While all sounds kinda appealing... I think I'm gonna do something else.
I'd love to take a flight somewhere and have a long weekend in another country but Wes doesn't have his residence visa yet and that makes it near impossible to leave (and come back). My other idea is to get a VERY nice hotel room in either the Royal Meridien or the Hilton. But I don't just want to stay at a hotel for a night. I want to stay on the highest/executive floor. You know, the floor that is all you can eat and drink. That totally makes it worth while.
Sadly the Emirates Palace is booked. But I don't really have $15,000 for a room anyway. We'll see what the Royal Meridien has today.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wes' new phone number
Wes got a high-tech phone last night at the mall.
It's totally not fair because his is way better than mine...
Mine? About 300 dirham.
His? About 1200 dirahm.
Sad thing is I bought him the phone since he won't be paid for another month. That's OK though, he knows that he's gonna have to buy me something shiny from Tiffany's ; )
ANYWAY, want to call Wes? Send him a text message?
011 971 50 329 4592 *
*It's just the same way you call me, except his last 4 digits are different.
It's totally not fair because his is way better than mine...
Mine? About 300 dirham.
His? About 1200 dirahm.
Sad thing is I bought him the phone since he won't be paid for another month. That's OK though, he knows that he's gonna have to buy me something shiny from Tiffany's ; )
ANYWAY, want to call Wes? Send him a text message?
011 971 50 329 4592 *
*It's just the same way you call me, except his last 4 digits are different.
Out of my ears
Today I got a text message, actually three in a row, at 7 a.m. on my mobile phone. My They Might Be Giants "Telephone" ringtone had Wes and I fumbling for my phone.
HSBC, my bank here, lets me know whenever something happens to my account. This message was letting me know a large deposit was made.
"OH, I got paid today. Cool."
When I got to work it hit me that it was the end of the month, and indeed, it was time for my monthly pay.
Even cooler was the brown little envelope I got today that repaid my expenses from our move and visa processing. Instead of a check it's all cash.
Me: I feel like I just got paid off by the mob.
Co-worker: Everyone should get paid like this! It's amazing. Look at my giant envelope full of cash.
HSBC, my bank here, lets me know whenever something happens to my account. This message was letting me know a large deposit was made.
"OH, I got paid today. Cool."
When I got to work it hit me that it was the end of the month, and indeed, it was time for my monthly pay.
Even cooler was the brown little envelope I got today that repaid my expenses from our move and visa processing. Instead of a check it's all cash.
Me: I feel like I just got paid off by the mob.
Co-worker: Everyone should get paid like this! It's amazing. Look at my giant envelope full of cash.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
A Lebanese night out
The Lebanese Flower is located just around the corner from our hotel. Thanks to James and his nifty new Nikon camera, we have some photos of our evening.
The bright outside sign and garden/outdoor seating.
Shwarma, anyone? A sandwich costs about 3 Dirham (less than $1).
A man making some tasty falafel.
On the phone with my Mom. Also note the food spread.
The aftermath of our meal.
Wes and James smoke shisha (or as known in the West, hooka).
Wes and I.
Elysia gets her after dinner treat.... Mmmmm.... chocolate milkshake.
The bright outside sign and garden/outdoor seating.
Shwarma, anyone? A sandwich costs about 3 Dirham (less than $1).
A man making some tasty falafel.
On the phone with my Mom. Also note the food spread.
The aftermath of our meal.
Wes and James smoke shisha (or as known in the West, hooka).
Wes and I.
Elysia gets her after dinner treat.... Mmmmm.... chocolate milkshake.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
::Drumroll::
Wes got a job today! Hooray!
So it looks like we're officially going to not be poor (or less poor) for once in our lives. Not only that but he doesn't get deported!
Deported? I bet your scratching your heads at that one. Well here's the big secret...
We found out, after getting married, that wives cannot sponsor husbands AND THAT only husbands can sponsor wives. So we got married in a rush for nothing! OK, not for nothing... but it was a big reason for getting married before we left.
We didn't want to tell everyone because we knew people would start freaking out. (Sorry moms and dads!)
Thankfully he's got a job doing IT at my company. They really needed someone who spoke English and knew networking/computer systems/etc. so it worked out anyway.
And, yes, we're still planning that big Michigan wedding/reception. Stay tuned for details.
So it looks like we're officially going to not be poor (or less poor) for once in our lives. Not only that but he doesn't get deported!
Deported? I bet your scratching your heads at that one. Well here's the big secret...
We found out, after getting married, that wives cannot sponsor husbands AND THAT only husbands can sponsor wives. So we got married in a rush for nothing! OK, not for nothing... but it was a big reason for getting married before we left.
We didn't want to tell everyone because we knew people would start freaking out. (Sorry moms and dads!)
Thankfully he's got a job doing IT at my company. They really needed someone who spoke English and knew networking/computer systems/etc. so it worked out anyway.
And, yes, we're still planning that big Michigan wedding/reception. Stay tuned for details.
Towel weekend
I'm foreseeing a poolside/beach weekend in our near future. Tomorrow it's supposed to be 86 and sunny. This weekend, a bit cooler at 77 ... but sunny.
Don't worry, I'm sure by April I'm going to grow to hate the sun. Especially when it's muggy and 95 everyday.
Don't worry, I'm sure by April I'm going to grow to hate the sun. Especially when it's muggy and 95 everyday.
V? What about X?
Flash back to 2001: Elysia goes away for the summer to Europe where she literately bounces around Europe. Why does she bounce?
This is why:
V: Also known as liquid crack
I know what you're thinking, "Elysia, it's just Red Bull but with a different name." WRONG. So wrong. Two cans of this stuff will make you talk faster than you ever have in your whole life. You'll clean the house, do laundry, organize your drawers and scrub the insides of your fridge. That's two 250 ml cans. IMAGINE what three cans can do to a person...
So, what's in it? "A carbonated energy drink with 5 essential vitamins, invigorates you, replenishes energy levels, and improves mental alertness." Essential vitamins? I didn't know crack became classified as a vitamin.
And then you get into the small print near the bottom: "Not suitable for children, pregnant or lactating women, or persons sensitive to caffeine. Usage 2 cans max daily."
Needless to say, they don't sell this stuff in America. Probably because you never find out what the "5 essential vitamins" are since things don't have to be fully labeled here.
::slurp::
Good thing we're not in American anymore.
This is why:
V: Also known as liquid crack
I know what you're thinking, "Elysia, it's just Red Bull but with a different name." WRONG. So wrong. Two cans of this stuff will make you talk faster than you ever have in your whole life. You'll clean the house, do laundry, organize your drawers and scrub the insides of your fridge. That's two 250 ml cans. IMAGINE what three cans can do to a person...
So, what's in it? "A carbonated energy drink with 5 essential vitamins, invigorates you, replenishes energy levels, and improves mental alertness." Essential vitamins? I didn't know crack became classified as a vitamin.
And then you get into the small print near the bottom: "Not suitable for children, pregnant or lactating women, or persons sensitive to caffeine. Usage 2 cans max daily."
Needless to say, they don't sell this stuff in America. Probably because you never find out what the "5 essential vitamins" are since things don't have to be fully labeled here.
::slurp::
Good thing we're not in American anymore.
Monday, February 25, 2008
RE: Another Seattle throwback? Probably.
I wasn't going to post about our meal at Al Fanar yet because I was hoping we could get some of our photos to accompany this entry. Normal that wouldn't be a problem but now our camera won't connect to the computer for some god awful reason. This is officially the last straw concerning the camera. Thank god I get paid on Friday.
Anyway, about dinner... here are the two highlights.
The View: I thought it was amazing. I think Wes did too, even though he downplayed it the next day for some reason. The feeling of rotating was a bit odd though. I compared it to feeling drunk and watching the room spin — just at a slower speed. Eventually you do "stabilize" and don't notice it as much. We both agreed that lunch might be a better time to go because you can see more of Abu Dhabi. It's actually surprising how many building are not lit at night in the capitol.
The best salmon, ever: I have never tasted better salmon than what Wes ordered as an appetizer. And this is coming from someone who lived in the Pacific Northwest for over three years (and ate great fish all of the time). The dish he ordered had raw, bright-red cuts of Norway salmon that seriously felt like they were melting in my mouth. Accompanying the salmon was a thin cream cheese roll on the side with sliced and marinated cuts of shaved apple. The overall presentation was also great. I had a bowl of creamy potato soup with truffle. Although good, it wasn't the salmon dish.
The rest of dinner was good but not something to write home about. The service was good and attentive. My main course was good but I wouldn't order it again (beef tenderloin with a mustard-gravy). Dessert was good, although not what I was expecting (it was a malvia pudding from South Africa).
But yes, I'd definitely go back and try something else. Oh, and I'd get the salmon.
Anyway, about dinner... here are the two highlights.
The View: I thought it was amazing. I think Wes did too, even though he downplayed it the next day for some reason. The feeling of rotating was a bit odd though. I compared it to feeling drunk and watching the room spin — just at a slower speed. Eventually you do "stabilize" and don't notice it as much. We both agreed that lunch might be a better time to go because you can see more of Abu Dhabi. It's actually surprising how many building are not lit at night in the capitol.
The best salmon, ever: I have never tasted better salmon than what Wes ordered as an appetizer. And this is coming from someone who lived in the Pacific Northwest for over three years (and ate great fish all of the time). The dish he ordered had raw, bright-red cuts of Norway salmon that seriously felt like they were melting in my mouth. Accompanying the salmon was a thin cream cheese roll on the side with sliced and marinated cuts of shaved apple. The overall presentation was also great. I had a bowl of creamy potato soup with truffle. Although good, it wasn't the salmon dish.
The rest of dinner was good but not something to write home about. The service was good and attentive. My main course was good but I wouldn't order it again (beef tenderloin with a mustard-gravy). Dessert was good, although not what I was expecting (it was a malvia pudding from South Africa).
But yes, I'd definitely go back and try something else. Oh, and I'd get the salmon.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Show and tell
A SMALL sampling of the produce section.
One of Wes' favorites: Rambutans.
Bag of chewy sugar cane.
A WHITE and RED kiwi.
Basic root vegetables and some other stuff.
One of Wes' favorites: Rambutans.
Bag of chewy sugar cane.
A WHITE and RED kiwi.
Basic root vegetables and some other stuff.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Another Seattle throwback? Probably.
Tonight Wes and I have dinner reservations at Al Fanar, the revolving restaurant at Le Royal Meridien. While the food is supposed to be fantastic (ex. malva pudding with black truffle ice cream), the view of the city is supposed to be equally as great.
Again, we promise pictures.
it is so amazing
my mustache that is. E insisted that I shave it for my interview, but she failed to realise that the entire IT department consists of Indians and Pakistanis, all of whom have mustaches. i took some photos of it when it was in the Ghengis Khan style as well as the more common place sherrify look it is now and will post them when I am able to have internet without going to the coffee place around the corner.
so far the temp has been quite nice, especially after coming from michigan with a foot of snow. I need to get a new set of sunglasses however, my eyes have been feeling sunburned.
the smells, colourful stores and signs, the blue skies, the greenery everywhere mixed in with the sand, rocks, and roads, the call to prayer five times a day, and most especially getting refamiliarised with the metric system for driving and the daily temp. it is all like some flashback to earlier in my life. I intend to get a recording of the calls to pray for those of you who have never heard it before, it is quite interesting as it is sung 5 times a day, and sounds quite pleasing. I am sure that anyone who lives right next to a mosque thinks I am crazy to say so as the loudspeakers are meant to be heard a great distance.
Every block we drive by is full of excitement, there is more construction here than I have ever seen in any city I have visited in my life. In just a few blocks, there are more cranes throwing up massive buildings than the entire city of Seattle. It is common to see 5 cranes all taking turns lifting loads in one block at all hours of the day and night. As soon as I can find a suitable place where to take photos from I will post some to show as much as possible the extent of the city. Everywhere I look there are buildings, all of which average around 20 storeys. the quality of them is unbelievable. in the US most buildings are built using cheaper materials, but here everything is marble, hardwood, and beautifully ornamented. The architecture tends to be a great mix of Islamic and western styles, with many buildings varying from each other in design and details. this makes for some amazing scenery, as everything we drive by looks different from many of the surrounding buildings. All of these buildings have small businesses on the bottom floors, and the range of available services puts many cities to shame. Instead of a few large chains (of which where are still plenty) most of the work is done in these smaller places. I will post photos in the future trying to show some of what I am trying to explain.
the plant life is surprisingly varied, and I have yet to see anywhere that has plastic plants. the cost of labour here is so low that it is possible to have armies of gardeners maintaining them so that the whole city has beautiful greenery. It is not as green as Washington but that is only because in WA it is so effortless to have green plants, the real beauty of the green here is how much work goes into maintaining it. there are more birds here than most places in the US, even the medians in the middle of the busiest roads have birds nesting, a meter away from the drivers pounding on the horn. We have seen many stray/feral cats but so far, only a single dog. Elysia just ran out of the coffee shop to try to pat it, but reports that it growled at her. Since the only dog that is not considered unclean is the Saluki, unless its owner finds or retrieves it soon it is likely to.... not last long.....
the most fun thing to do is drive around in the taxis, they drive pretty wildly, and it is like an exciting rollercoaster ride every time. they love the horn, it is the most commonly used thing on the roads aside from the gas pedal (used to suddenly increase speed to intimidate the pedestrians who look like they were about to dare to cross the road)
parking here is very funny, I got a couple of shots of how it works here. seeing a whole line of cars parked is one thing, then realising that they are all parked in the middle of the road makes it quite another. I hope we can get a car at some point in the future, I am excited to drive.
I went to the mall and once again, was surprised at the quality of everything. it is multiple floors and there are fountains, sculptures, and finely done tiled floors everywhere. the underground store Carrefour was the most extensive grocery and goods store I have seen yet. Think of the best specialty markets where you can get high end items from around the world and imagine about 5 of those all combined with a super large Meijer (Fred Meyer for you west coasters) Throw in a few ethnic markets and that is what this place was like. any kind of fruit that you can get anywhere in the world is available fresh and beautiful in this HUGE area. I found fresh rambutan and Durian even! the next section has spices that it isnt worth mentioning since the majority of them are not available in the US. this is probably another 'need a photo' item, and some will be on the way soon.
E is looking bored right now so ill write more later. having a hot laptop sitting on my lap at the moment is starting to get uncomfortable too. I could write all kinds of stuff, but will save that for a time when I can get the photos online. This will happen as soon as I get the proper transformer and plug for my external drive where I save the photos.
more to come later, Ill find out tomorrow about the job, so I should soon have a laptop and a way to get online.
richest city in the world indeed. it is cheap to do most things, so anyone who wants to visit should come, but maybe not for a while as the summer months are going to be scorching hot and might result in skin grafts for anyone visiting from any of the more northern states, I hope to have a semi protective tan before I get to that point myself.
so far the temp has been quite nice, especially after coming from michigan with a foot of snow. I need to get a new set of sunglasses however, my eyes have been feeling sunburned.
the smells, colourful stores and signs, the blue skies, the greenery everywhere mixed in with the sand, rocks, and roads, the call to prayer five times a day, and most especially getting refamiliarised with the metric system for driving and the daily temp. it is all like some flashback to earlier in my life. I intend to get a recording of the calls to pray for those of you who have never heard it before, it is quite interesting as it is sung 5 times a day, and sounds quite pleasing. I am sure that anyone who lives right next to a mosque thinks I am crazy to say so as the loudspeakers are meant to be heard a great distance.
Every block we drive by is full of excitement, there is more construction here than I have ever seen in any city I have visited in my life. In just a few blocks, there are more cranes throwing up massive buildings than the entire city of Seattle. It is common to see 5 cranes all taking turns lifting loads in one block at all hours of the day and night. As soon as I can find a suitable place where to take photos from I will post some to show as much as possible the extent of the city. Everywhere I look there are buildings, all of which average around 20 storeys. the quality of them is unbelievable. in the US most buildings are built using cheaper materials, but here everything is marble, hardwood, and beautifully ornamented. The architecture tends to be a great mix of Islamic and western styles, with many buildings varying from each other in design and details. this makes for some amazing scenery, as everything we drive by looks different from many of the surrounding buildings. All of these buildings have small businesses on the bottom floors, and the range of available services puts many cities to shame. Instead of a few large chains (of which where are still plenty) most of the work is done in these smaller places. I will post photos in the future trying to show some of what I am trying to explain.
the plant life is surprisingly varied, and I have yet to see anywhere that has plastic plants. the cost of labour here is so low that it is possible to have armies of gardeners maintaining them so that the whole city has beautiful greenery. It is not as green as Washington but that is only because in WA it is so effortless to have green plants, the real beauty of the green here is how much work goes into maintaining it. there are more birds here than most places in the US, even the medians in the middle of the busiest roads have birds nesting, a meter away from the drivers pounding on the horn. We have seen many stray/feral cats but so far, only a single dog. Elysia just ran out of the coffee shop to try to pat it, but reports that it growled at her. Since the only dog that is not considered unclean is the Saluki, unless its owner finds or retrieves it soon it is likely to.... not last long.....
the most fun thing to do is drive around in the taxis, they drive pretty wildly, and it is like an exciting rollercoaster ride every time. they love the horn, it is the most commonly used thing on the roads aside from the gas pedal (used to suddenly increase speed to intimidate the pedestrians who look like they were about to dare to cross the road)
parking here is very funny, I got a couple of shots of how it works here. seeing a whole line of cars parked is one thing, then realising that they are all parked in the middle of the road makes it quite another. I hope we can get a car at some point in the future, I am excited to drive.
I went to the mall and once again, was surprised at the quality of everything. it is multiple floors and there are fountains, sculptures, and finely done tiled floors everywhere. the underground store Carrefour was the most extensive grocery and goods store I have seen yet. Think of the best specialty markets where you can get high end items from around the world and imagine about 5 of those all combined with a super large Meijer (Fred Meyer for you west coasters) Throw in a few ethnic markets and that is what this place was like. any kind of fruit that you can get anywhere in the world is available fresh and beautiful in this HUGE area. I found fresh rambutan and Durian even! the next section has spices that it isnt worth mentioning since the majority of them are not available in the US. this is probably another 'need a photo' item, and some will be on the way soon.
E is looking bored right now so ill write more later. having a hot laptop sitting on my lap at the moment is starting to get uncomfortable too. I could write all kinds of stuff, but will save that for a time when I can get the photos online. This will happen as soon as I get the proper transformer and plug for my external drive where I save the photos.
more to come later, Ill find out tomorrow about the job, so I should soon have a laptop and a way to get online.
richest city in the world indeed. it is cheap to do most things, so anyone who wants to visit should come, but maybe not for a while as the summer months are going to be scorching hot and might result in skin grafts for anyone visiting from any of the more northern states, I hope to have a semi protective tan before I get to that point myself.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Complain-o-the-day
Taco Bell.
That's what this place is missing.
Even among the sea of TGI Friday's, Chili's, McDonald's, Hardees, Burger King, Starbucks, Cosi, Pizza Hut and KFC there isn't a thing like Taco Bell.
(There is, however, a Chi-Chi's. Go figure.)
Yes, I'm loving all the exotic fruit, cheeses and fine dinning....
But all I want at this very moment is a .89 cent bean burrito with no onions and extra sour cream. Oh, and a few packets of hot sauce with clever (but dumb sayings) printed under the Taco Bell logo.
That's what this place is missing.
Even among the sea of TGI Friday's, Chili's, McDonald's, Hardees, Burger King, Starbucks, Cosi, Pizza Hut and KFC there isn't a thing like Taco Bell.
(There is, however, a Chi-Chi's. Go figure.)
Yes, I'm loving all the exotic fruit, cheeses and fine dinning....
But all I want at this very moment is a .89 cent bean burrito with no onions and extra sour cream. Oh, and a few packets of hot sauce with clever (but dumb sayings) printed under the Taco Bell logo.
A visual for all curious parties
Until I get home for a photo...
It's a bit like this:
Yesterday I was also informed that he was going to buy mustache wax so he could have add a "more pronounced curl" to the ends.
Some couples fight due to jealousy or money ... we fight over facial hair.
It's a bit like this:
Yesterday I was also informed that he was going to buy mustache wax so he could have add a "more pronounced curl" to the ends.
Some couples fight due to jealousy or money ... we fight over facial hair.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Safe and sound and hairy
Wes made it to Abu Dhabi very very early this morning. Although it took him forever to go through customs (I was actually starting to worry because he was the last one to come out), he's here and in one piece.
And yes, I had good reason for my previous post on not remembering what he looks like. He arrived with the most ridiculous (but hilarious) sheriff-inspired mustache. Yes, it even curls at the ends. He's been told (by me) that he has to shave before his job interview on Thursday. He was not happy and informed me, "I've been growing this for three months!" To which I replied, "I don't care."
I will let nothing stand in our way of FINALLY become financially stable. Not even a mustache. And everyone knows how much I enjoy a good mustache.
And yes, I had good reason for my previous post on not remembering what he looks like. He arrived with the most ridiculous (but hilarious) sheriff-inspired mustache. Yes, it even curls at the ends. He's been told (by me) that he has to shave before his job interview on Thursday. He was not happy and informed me, "I've been growing this for three months!" To which I replied, "I don't care."
I will let nothing stand in our way of FINALLY become financially stable. Not even a mustache. And everyone knows how much I enjoy a good mustache.
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