I got sick this weekend and did not go out :( Nothing to report on the secret society of non-Muslim clubbing in Doha. I'm surprised I lasted 2 weeks without an IBS incident, what with the tremendous stress I was experiencing in the whole moving process. Feeling better this morning after a very rough night. Hope it's ending.
I did sneak out to the mall momentarily yesterday afternoon. I broke down and bought myself a PS2. Can anyone guess which game I bought to start off with? But of course, the new Tomb Raider Anniversary :)
I know I really should have waited until I get my next paycheck at the end of September (gulp) but I was going crazy. I feel semi imprisoned by my environment. If you've ever seen Chronicles of Riddick you'll get my joke. It's so flippin' hot and I'm so far away from anything, you can't go outside. I seriously think I might burst into flames if I stand out there too long.
Eh. I'm sorry for the uneventful update. I will try my best to get that photo up tiny. I don't know what the deal is, the tool doesn't even show up now. Maybe there is something different going on when I'm at my desk in the office. I'll test that theory tomorrow.
Lastly, I was searching online for regional brands of vegetarian replacement foods. I've been having a little trouble finding anything that I recognize. I managed to find some Tofu, but that's not my preferred meal. So I found a great site in Egypt that gave me some leads.
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07/28/2007 03:52 #40275
captain's log 72807Category: potpourri
07/26/2007 07:20 #40255
TGITCategory: potpourri
I'm going out tonight (thank God it's thursday!) and lucky me, look what my horoscope says: "Any kind of group activity will delight you today. You feel energised and more enthusiastic about life. People lift your spirits." Let me hear a great big, awwwwww.
We went to their version of the DMV this morning. You know, all we had to do was take an eye exam? I sat in a chair, read 3 lines, he stamped my paper and that's that. What's funny is the tickets they gave us, like a 'take a number and wait to be called' thing, said either FEMALE or VIP. I think it stands for Vehicular Incident Propagators :)
I hope I have something nifty to report on Doha nightlife. Oh, (e:Tinypliny)...1. Yes, I have granite countertops 2. I will take a picture of the coke with another object that will give you a different visual perspective. I assure you though, they are wee cans!
We went to their version of the DMV this morning. You know, all we had to do was take an eye exam? I sat in a chair, read 3 lines, he stamped my paper and that's that. What's funny is the tickets they gave us, like a 'take a number and wait to be called' thing, said either FEMALE or VIP. I think it stands for Vehicular Incident Propagators :)
I hope I have something nifty to report on Doha nightlife. Oh, (e:Tinypliny)...1. Yes, I have granite countertops 2. I will take a picture of the coke with another object that will give you a different visual perspective. I assure you though, they are wee cans!
07/25/2007 11:33 #40250
who's that guy?Category: photos
Ok, only a few of you may get this but.....at first glance, does the guy on the right remind you of anyone?
clearly i did not take this photo, but it's a cool shot of doha
the super tiny baby cokes i was talking about!
somehow i got the photos thing to work today. i dunno. ciao!
clearly i did not take this photo, but it's a cool shot of doha
the super tiny baby cokes i was talking about!
somehow i got the photos thing to work today. i dunno. ciao!
tinypliny - 07/26/07 02:39
On an unrelated note, man, I love your kitchen! Such a cool kitchen. I viewed the photo and I actually dreamed about it last night. Is that a granite-counter-top? *Drool* *Drool*
On an unrelated note, man, I love your kitchen! Such a cool kitchen. I viewed the photo and I actually dreamed about it last night. Is that a granite-counter-top? *Drool* *Drool*
ladycroft - 07/26/07 00:14
Bingo! Of course it's not him, it's my new friend, but still it's a little freaky how similar this photo is.
Bingo! Of course it's not him, it's my new friend, but still it's a little freaky how similar this photo is.
jenks - 07/25/07 14:45
haha, lilho beat me to it!
haha, lilho beat me to it!
lilho - 07/25/07 12:23
drchlorine???? and that coke is so super baby cue!
drchlorine???? and that coke is so super baby cue!
07/24/2007 11:58 #40234
tiny coke cansCategory: potpourri
I found the smallest cans of coke on the planet. I think it takes 3 sips but all you really need. I'm not going through Dr. Pepper withdrawal mostly because it's not around to tempt me.
I've been invited to yet another party this thursday. What shall a girl do? Alone in a foreign land for 1 week and already a crowded social calendar? Well, I'm not complaining. I'd rather have too many invites and not enough time than other way round!
Trying to wash every piece of my clothing yesterday turned into a fiasco of flooding washers and wet clothes hanging all over my apartment. Ciao!
I've been invited to yet another party this thursday. What shall a girl do? Alone in a foreign land for 1 week and already a crowded social calendar? Well, I'm not complaining. I'd rather have too many invites and not enough time than other way round!
Trying to wash every piece of my clothing yesterday turned into a fiasco of flooding washers and wet clothes hanging all over my apartment. Ciao!
tinypliny - 07/26/07 02:42
I think I may have a disoriented scaling perception. I just can't visualize the size of the cans. To me, they look like regular cans. I know you have posted a picture of them next to an orange, but oranges can be huge. What is their height in say, inches?
I think I may have a disoriented scaling perception. I just can't visualize the size of the cans. To me, they look like regular cans. I know you have posted a picture of them next to an orange, but oranges can be huge. What is their height in say, inches?
boxerboi - 07/25/07 18:46
Those are the smallest cans I've ever seen. In Japan, they had small glass bottles of Coke all over the place. Bet it's empty in one gulp?
Those are the smallest cans I've ever seen. In Japan, they had small glass bottles of Coke all over the place. Bet it's empty in one gulp?
07/21/2007 15:47 #40194
240 voltz!Category: about doha
I do not have a death wish although this photo contradicts this statement. The current runs at 240 over here. It will toast you. For reasons unknown to me, not all plugs are designed for the outlets. In these instances you have to stick a small spoon or key in the 3rd receptor in order to plug in your appliance! I was scared. I honestly thought I might get zapped and die.
To answer the question, "liquor license, for a private person!?"......
Yes. Islam does not allow drinking alcohol. In order to preserve this tradition amidst the 80% foreign population here the government established liquor licenses. You have to pay something like $400 to get one, with permission from your employer, proof of your pay, and statement of your religion. Only the licensee can purchase the alcohol with it. However you can buy individual beverages at a hotel bar without one.
Additionally I got my luggage today. I was very busy buying groceries and running around all afternoon so I was able to peek in just now. Everything is WET and smells like SEWER! What the hell did these people do with my bag!? It's so gross. I'm going to have to wash every last bit of clothing tomorrow. Luckily our bosses have only just arrived back in the country so they don't want to meet with us until early afternoon. I have all morning to wash. Cheers!
james - 07/24/07 15:23
This different plug nonsense has to stop. Not only do you adapters for all your equipment, but you also need a spoon. Just like the railroad was standardized to one grade of track so too must outlets be standardized!
And the liquor license nonsense is crazy, CRAZY! I think it is the duty of every estrip-er to put a bottle of something aside for your return.
This different plug nonsense has to stop. Not only do you adapters for all your equipment, but you also need a spoon. Just like the railroad was standardized to one grade of track so too must outlets be standardized!
And the liquor license nonsense is crazy, CRAZY! I think it is the duty of every estrip-er to put a bottle of something aside for your return.
libertad - 07/24/07 15:19
That seems insane to stick a spoon into an electrical outlet! I looked at your pics. Is the sprayer hose above the toilet an ass washer or used for some other purpose?
That seems insane to stick a spoon into an electrical outlet! I looked at your pics. Is the sprayer hose above the toilet an ass washer or used for some other purpose?
metalpeter - 07/22/07 11:03
First of all nice pictures, and I glad you finaly got your bag and stuff. When you have time you will see that I said that i liked the cloud pictures. What I didn't comment on is Ponderosa. I don't know if we even have any in Buffalo any more and I kinda miss them, yeah the food was kinda unhelathy but you could eat enough for 3 days in there and it was all good quality. Is it just me or does there money remind anyone else of Candaian money. Granted it isn't the same but it looks like the same style of money. I do have one question those two tall buildings they look like there is some curve in them is the curve really there or is that an effect from the camera?
First of all nice pictures, and I glad you finaly got your bag and stuff. When you have time you will see that I said that i liked the cloud pictures. What I didn't comment on is Ponderosa. I don't know if we even have any in Buffalo any more and I kinda miss them, yeah the food was kinda unhelathy but you could eat enough for 3 days in there and it was all good quality. Is it just me or does there money remind anyone else of Candaian money. Granted it isn't the same but it looks like the same style of money. I do have one question those two tall buildings they look like there is some curve in them is the curve really there or is that an effect from the camera?
ladycroft - 07/22/07 05:31
not that kind of problem paul. this comp is brand spankin new and i have wifi. it has something to do with IT blocking it once I try to publish more than one photo. i'm going to try to figure it out later. for now you'll just have to visit my pics page.
not that kind of problem paul. this comp is brand spankin new and i have wifi. it has something to do with IT blocking it once I try to publish more than one photo. i'm going to try to figure it out later. for now you'll just have to visit my pics page.
boxerboi - 07/21/07 21:26
It sounds like you are having an amazing time there. That is so cool! Are you able to spend a lot of time outside or is it too hot? Are you on a campus type setting or like a regular neighborhood?
It sounds like you are having an amazing time there. That is so cool! Are you able to spend a lot of time outside or is it too hot? Are you on a campus type setting or like a regular neighborhood?
paul - 07/21/07 16:12
If your computer can't handle the normal version, use the mobile version of the site to public. Just click on the word mobile at the top left of the site and publish from there. You do not need any javascript or flash to publish multiple images from that version of the site.
If your computer can't handle the normal version, use the mobile version of the site to public. Just click on the word mobile at the top left of the site and publish from there. You do not need any javascript or flash to publish multiple images from that version of the site.
Find an Indian restaurant. There must be dozens over there, since there are a lot of Indians in Dubai and Qatar.
And that site which had you in stitches seems to be the first hit when you google for vegetarian + qatar. LOL
Things shouldn't be so hard since you are in the land of lentils! They are all the protein replacement you will ever need. :) With that fabulous kitchen, I think you could work wonders! Have you checked out this site: :::link::: Seems like a good site with some nifty tips. I also came across this post in yahoo answers: :::link:::
This blog seems to have some very helpful backdated entries on where to find veggies, and other grocery: :::link:::
Cheers!