Thursday, December 31, 2015
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Review: Opening of Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium and Kuwait Champions Challenge
Video - Gido Mahdy
Was deeply touching to hear the adoring crowd cheer whenever the Amir's picture came on the big screen, a brass band played the national anthem and then the audience went wild when HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad did a round in his car.
A state of the art laser show and a tremendous firework display ensued followed by the Kuwait Champions Challenge football match. A fabulous line up of some of the finest footballers in the world (including Figo, Carlos, Shvenchenko, Beckham, Nesta). Beckham scored first followed two minutes later by Kuwait's Al-Hajri. Al-Ansari took Kuwait into the lead at the 28th minute and Al-Anezi widen the lead to 3-1. International all-stars scored another at in the 60th minute shortly followed by Nasser scoring their 4th goal. A final score of 4-2 to Kuwait.
An amazing evening and a fantastic stadium for all of Kuwait to be very proud of. Bravo Kuwait.
Was delighted to learn that $200,000 went to Bayt Abdullah hospice for children.
LWDLIK - My daughter thinks an Ariana Grande concert would be perfect here.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Listen to the Music, Feel the Music, Close your Eyes and Do Your Thing - Words to Live By
At a recent party I was breaking some moves on the dance floor one of the hired dance instructors came and asked if I would like to jive. But I couldn't because as I told him, "I have my own party going on in my head."
Find your groove and do your thing.
I have a feeling I'll be the old lady who dances to the buskers in the tube station.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Russell Peters 2016 Almost Famous World Tour Comes to Kuwait
Finally! Love him... Not KD 750 worth but maybe KD 40, if the husband's buying. Tickets available online [link].
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Sadu House Dying and Printing Workshops for Adults and Kids
Sadu House is proud to announce that they have started to hold a series of special dyeing workshops in December for both adults and children. Our instructor Ceyda Oskay will be teaching different techniques and methods of dyeing using both chemical and natural dyes.
Basic Paint with natural dyes (weekend 2 hour course with kids)
Children will be learning how to pick motifs from Sadu house and then using the paints provided by the instructor to colour and see the different textures and shades.
However, for adults we are providing:
§ Shibori dyeing – Japanese art of dyeing fabrics. (Weekend course or 2-day weekday course)§ Dyeing on wool/ yarn
§ Printing on fabric or paper (short one-day or three-day advanced linoleum carving course),
§ Eco printing (two-day course),
§ Advanced fabric design (six session three week course)
§ Natural dyes on wool (3 session course)
§ Eco printing (one-day weekend /or evening course)
Please email: info@alsadu.org.kw and/or stationarymovement@yahoo.com for more information.
I Hate Parenting. There I've said it. Shoot me, it would be a far easier way to die...
Exams have started and I should really take myself to an ashram in Pune but it would be a complete waste of money as I would be trying to climb the nearest hill to secure a decent Wi-Fi signal to ensure my preciousness finishes her revision. I swear I don't expect all A*s but this morning to have the little darling show me the 25 pages of French revision that she hasn't done was just too much for me. The problem is I ask her daily about homework, revision and projects - and this it would seem is my problem. I need to stop giving a poop and let her fail but I have been wired not to do that and so find it impossible.
I have got myself a stress reduction kit above and look forward to the quiet blissful moments of unconsciousness. Might just help some other like-minded parents out there too.
14th Dromedary Girl Guides of Kuwait - BIG GIVE Project
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The Girl Guides meet once a week in Salwa and have fun, games, competitions, challenges, bake lessons, do arts and crafts, PJ parties, etc, and raise money for charity. This year they decided to make up care packages for the street workers with the proceeds of their sale of books, baked goods, adorable snowmen and sand art craft at the BLS Bazaar.
The girls met up at Arabella in Bida'a early morning to give out the care packages (blankets, socks, sweets, toothbrushes and toothpaste) to the appreciative workers.
Well done girls!
A big thank you to the lovely ladies who volunteer their time and effort to ensure the Girl Guides in Kuwait continues.
To learn more about Girl Guides globally [link] or locally email: kuwaitgirlguides@hotmail.com.
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Christmas Tree Lighting Event, Carols and Santa at Hilton Kuwait Resort
Christmas songs by Helen Newton's Choir at the Hilton Mangaf ~ Songbird Café.
The free performances are today, 12th December, Sunday 13th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd and Thursday Christmas Eve 24th all from 6.00 - 7.00pm.
Monday 14th is the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Santa Claus will be there every night and chestnuts will be roasting. It will put you in the festive spirit for sure!
Friday, December 11, 2015
Winter Fest at The Bushmans
On 15 December Harriet Bushman will organize a Winterfest Shopping party at home in Adan. Buy exclusive but affordable jewelry, clothing, handbags, home decor and lifestyle items. Join the Zumba dance, hear live jazz, win a terrific raffle prize. Delicious food from Ginger and other great kitchens of Kuwait.
Call 972 888 53 to reserve a place. 5 KD entrance fee.
All profits donated to our no-admin direct charity of providing winter clothing for Syrian refugees in Sweden.
10:00 am to 1:00, and 8:00 pm to 11:00. Adan, Block 7, street 2, house 48.
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Steve Jobs’ Last Words
I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world.
In others’ eyes, my life is an epitome of success.
However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, wealth is only a fact of life that I am accustomed to.
At this moment, lying on the sick bed and recalling my whole life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth that I took so much pride in, have paled and become meaningless in the face of impending death.
In the darkness, I look at the green lights from the life supporting machines and hear the humming mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of god of death drawing closer…
Now I know, when we have accumulated sufficient wealth to last our lifetime, we should pursue other matters that are unrelated to wealth…
Should be something that is more important:
Perhaps relationships, perhaps art, perhaps a dream from younger days ...
Non-stop pursuing of wealth will only turn a person into a twisted being, just like me.
God gave us the senses to let us feel the love in everyone’s heart, not the illusions brought about by wealth.
The wealth I have won in my life I cannot bring with me.
What I can bring is only the memories precipitated by love.
That’s the true riches which will follow you, accompany you, giving you strength and light to go on.
Love can travel a thousand miles. Life has no limit. Go where you want to go. Reach the height you want to reach. It is all in your heart and in your hands.
What is the most expensive bed in the world? - "Sick bed" …
You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money for you but you cannot have someone to bear the sickness for you.
Material things lost can be found. But there is one thing that can never be found when it is lost – "Life".
When a person goes into the operating room, he will realize that there is one book that he has yet to finish reading – "Book of Healthy Life".
Whichever stage in life we are at right now, with time, we will face the day when the curtain comes down.
Treasure Love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends...
Treat yourself well. Cherish others.
At this moment, lying on the sick bed and recalling my whole life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth that I took so much pride in, have paled and become meaningless in the face of impending death.
In the darkness, I look at the green lights from the life supporting machines and hear the humming mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of god of death drawing closer…
Now I know, when we have accumulated sufficient wealth to last our lifetime, we should pursue other matters that are unrelated to wealth…
Should be something that is more important:
Perhaps relationships, perhaps art, perhaps a dream from younger days ...
Non-stop pursuing of wealth will only turn a person into a twisted being, just like me.
God gave us the senses to let us feel the love in everyone’s heart, not the illusions brought about by wealth.
The wealth I have won in my life I cannot bring with me.
What I can bring is only the memories precipitated by love.
That’s the true riches which will follow you, accompany you, giving you strength and light to go on.
Love can travel a thousand miles. Life has no limit. Go where you want to go. Reach the height you want to reach. It is all in your heart and in your hands.
What is the most expensive bed in the world? - "Sick bed" …
You can employ someone to drive the car for you, make money for you but you cannot have someone to bear the sickness for you.
Material things lost can be found. But there is one thing that can never be found when it is lost – "Life".
When a person goes into the operating room, he will realize that there is one book that he has yet to finish reading – "Book of Healthy Life".
Whichever stage in life we are at right now, with time, we will face the day when the curtain comes down.
Treasure Love for your family, love for your spouse, love for your friends...
Treat yourself well. Cherish others.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Al Shaheed Park Events & Activities for December 2015
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Tickets Available Tomorrow for Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium Opening Ceremony and Kuwait Champions Challenge
Welcome to the Kuwait Champions Challenge, the largest entertainment and sports event bringing together Kuwait’s all-star players and the Football Champions Tour on Friday, December 18, 2015 in the prestigious Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in the State of Kuwait. Kuwait Champions Challenge brings Kuwait’s all-star football players to play against the Football Champions Tour in an unprecedented challenge. The event, a historical moment for Kuwait, will be preceded by an opening ceremony staging the region’s leading singers and performers as well as a fireworks and laser show.
The first edition of Kuwait Champions Challenge to be held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium between Kuwait XI and World Stars XI. His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah will attend the match and opening ceremony.
Team List
- Kuwait XI:
- Manager:Mohammed Ebrahim
- World Stars XI:
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- Manager:Carlo Ancelotti
- Squad:
Should be a great night!
Apparently tickets will be available tomorrow online at www.JaberStadium.com looks like it will be a pretty darn awesome event.
LWDLIK update - It was mind-blowingly awesome what a night, what a stadium.
LWDLIK update - It was mind-blowingly awesome what a night, what a stadium.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Christmas Shopping Guide for Kuwait
Advent calendars at Marks and Spencer.
Brussel sprouts at Sultan Centre and Lulu's.
Chocolates: Selection boxes and lots of Christmas choccy at Lulu's, Chocolate Santas at Sultan Centre. For something really special go to Godiva in Fanar Mall or 360 Mall ask to try all the samples before buying ;O)
Christmas crackers in Lulu's KD 4 or in Marks & Spencer KD 11. No brainer.
Christmas in Kuwait Facebook page for frequently updated info.
Christmas trees [synthetic] can be found Lulu's, Sultan Centre, City Centre.
Christmas trees AKA natural holiday trees [real ones] at 4th ring nurseries and Sultan Centre in Salmiya approx KD 40-50.
Dean & Deluca in Avenues has all sorts of lovely goodies.
Decorations, Santa plates, mugs, salt pepper shakers, table clothes, hats, trees ornaments at City Centre, gorgeous glass ones from The Ornamentaliste.
Gifts ideas:
For ladies - Nespresso machine, voucher for Strands Salon to get pretty and pampered, perfume, iPhone 6S, chocolates, MacBook Air, a scarf or shawl, candles and smelly lotions from Bath and Body Works, a calendar for 2016, a handbag, comfy pyjamas and slippers, a souvenir from Caravan, WiFit (be careful with this one might backfire on you if she's a little chunky and sensitive) and for the completely clueless an Al Shaya card so she can go shopping.
For men - Cologne, ties, slippers, Star Wars pyjamas, pen, Fitbit from Xcite, juicer, chocolates, discounted designer duds at sales, personalised cufflinks from ArabesqueQ8.
For kids - iTunes card, Minion Monopoly, Cranium, Boggle, a bike, roller blades, mobile phone, latest trainers, video games, gift card for Xcite, Al Shaya card, football kit of favourite team, candy floss maker, WWE figures, [catalogue for Fantasy Toys so you can sit with them, browse together and get an idea of which toys they like].
For babies - super cute outfits, cuddly toys from reputable stores [there are some dangerous cheap Chinese toys out there], a little piece of gold for a rainy day, voucher for an adorable keepsake momento of baby feet and hand impressions from Itsy Bitsy Tel. 99742117.
Home catering for Christmas lunch for a few or many guests can be ordered from Sultan Centre in Salmiya.
Mince pies from Truly Scrumptious Bakery because they are utterly delish.
Mistletoe - Flower stand at Sultan Centre, Salmiya.
Mugs available at Starbucks enjoy a toffee nut latte whilst choosing.
Poinsettias from 4th ring nurseries near Lulu and Saveco.
Santa outfit for adults at City Centre.Turkeys, stuffing, gravy, cranberries from Sultan Centre in Salmiya.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
This Is How The Brave Policemen of Britain Deal With A Knife-Wielding Attacker Who Stabbed a Man and Shouted This Is For Syria #YouAintNoMuslimBruv
Full story [link]
So very proud of the British policemen and bravo to the man yelling that "You ain't no Muslim, Bruv."
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Trump Leads Polls in USA
Holy crapola! Just watching the Rachel Maddow Show and Trump has taken the lead for the Republicans in the presidential elections by a whopping 36%.
America please vote Clinton.
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