Beautiful Day

For the first time in 9 years I am getting to celebrate my birthday with my parents and we started a day early. Breakfast at Fouchon, shopping, Atlantis, dinner and drinks at the Buddha Bar, followed by lovely conversation with my favourite back home :) Thank you for singing to me, that was the greatest birthday song EVER! The funny part is the actual birthDAY hasn't even started yet.

Dad raised a very good point at the Buddha Bar though, as this Buddha was peering down at us about 2 stories high, and the little mini Buddhas were scattered around this phenomenally designed bar, he said "I wonder how a buddhist would feel walking in here". I said, I imagine it would feel quite similar to a Christian walking in here to find a 2 story high crucifix with Jesus on it, surrounded by lots of mini versions of it scattered around. And I imagine that would be a feeling of offense, considering the establishment. Nonetheless, it made for an amazing and indescribable candle lit atmosphere, by FAR one of the best restaurants/bars I have set foot in. (if anyone can tell me how to post pictures on this, I can show you what I mean)

Well I have not been posting anything for the past few days as I haven't got much to say at the moment. I have been spending my time writing and drawing in the sun, and slowly making my way through the many amazing albums I recently acquired. Today however I did realize that at some stage in the past few years, one of my paintings got stolen (probably during one of the parties). I forgot I even had it until today, as I was sorting through my pictures and I saw it, it dawned on me it had been years since I had last seen it. It was definitely not one of my best pieces so I'm not too upset, not to mention: it's quite flattering. To the mystery person who is now the owner of my creation, I'm sure if you had asked nicely enough I probably would have just given it to you. But the effort is flattering nonetheless, and enjoy!

I still cannot get used to the manner in which people cater to you here. Random people do not say "hello Madame" and smile at you for no reason whatsoever in Canada. It kind of makes my day. Just a simple hello and a smile.

I am 23 in the Middle East, but still 22 back home :)
Goodnight world <3