I admit it. I actually sang karaoke.
At least I picked a choice song
Everyone was having a good time
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08/03/2007 07:37 #40365
doha nightsCategory: party
Chris, Lindsay and I went to our first house party last night. It was so nice to meet some new people, have some laughs, and whole lot of Carlsberg! We have now dubbed our outings as "Doha Nights". Sounds like a cheezy soap opera.
I admit it. I actually sang karaoke.
At least I picked a choice song
Everyone was having a good time
I admit it. I actually sang karaoke.
At least I picked a choice song
Everyone was having a good time
08/01/2007 15:56 #40343
zip zapCategory: potpourri
We had a successfull first day of training. I was happy to have the chance to bust out my old facilitator hat and do a lot of ice breakers/team building exercises with everyone. I really enjoy doing that sort of thing. It made me wish that we were moving on to a challenge course so I could hook some people up in ropes and start climing trees!
Honestly though, they were so receptive to everything it was a refreshing feeling. We had a lot of laughs and I learned that 'The Wave' that we use at sporting events, they call 'The Mexican Wave'. I asked why, and they had no reason, they thought it's what we called it. I thought it was very strange. Racial slurs are usually derived from some stereotype, but what does being Mexcian have to do with 'The Wave'?
Honestly though, they were so receptive to everything it was a refreshing feeling. We had a lot of laughs and I learned that 'The Wave' that we use at sporting events, they call 'The Mexican Wave'. I asked why, and they had no reason, they thought it's what we called it. I thought it was very strange. Racial slurs are usually derived from some stereotype, but what does being Mexcian have to do with 'The Wave'?
tinypliny - 08/02/07 18:59
That's funny. Because I thought it was called the "Mexican wave". Didn't know it was known simply as "the wave" here. So I dug up the wiki which explains its origin: :::link:::
That's funny. Because I thought it was called the "Mexican wave". Didn't know it was known simply as "the wave" here. So I dug up the wiki which explains its origin: :::link:::
drew - 08/02/07 11:58
I worked at Joy Outdoor Education center www.joec.org No "official" certification for me, but the center is affiliated with all of the right people, and they do some pretty darn good work.
I worked at Joy Outdoor Education center www.joec.org No "official" certification for me, but the center is affiliated with all of the right people, and they do some pretty darn good work.
drew - 08/01/07 17:38
I used to be a facilitator, too. Good stuff!
I used to be a facilitator, too. Good stuff!
07/30/2007 11:38 #40309
i got my licenseCategory: potpourri
My rental car showed up yesterday as well as my temporary license, so we all hopped in a car together and went on our first lesson. Yay!
I'm also feeling better so that makes me happy. Feeling well enough that I went and worked out in the gym last night and today after work I went swimming. Man I'm out of shape. I only managed to do 10 lengths of the pool. Granted it's an Olympic size pool so a length is a good distance, but I think that only works out to 1/3 of a mile. No matter what, it's a very good thing that I'm getting back into that which makes me happy and fit :) Ciao.
I'm also feeling better so that makes me happy. Feeling well enough that I went and worked out in the gym last night and today after work I went swimming. Man I'm out of shape. I only managed to do 10 lengths of the pool. Granted it's an Olympic size pool so a length is a good distance, but I think that only works out to 1/3 of a mile. No matter what, it's a very good thing that I'm getting back into that which makes me happy and fit :) Ciao.
tinypliny - 07/30/07 20:36
Way to go! :)
Way to go! :)
07/29/2007 05:44 #40293
admin rights!Category: potpourri
Here you go tiny. Better perspective?
And.... HELLS YEAH....we got administrator rights today! Woot!
I'm working on all the ice-breakers, warm-ups and other games for CDA training which starts this week. It makes me really miss my internship at Project Adventure.
Trying to catch up on past questions and comments:
Q- What's the difference between British and US version of Harry Potter books?
A- The cover for one. Also the language.
Q- What's the gay scene like here in Doha?
A- Believe it or not, it exists. Not among Qataris of course but there seems to be a community of Philippino men.
C- There are plenty of restaurants where I can eat veggie. Though I have learned through trial and error that even if you order a dish that is just veggies, they like to toss meat on it, haha. So I have to order with specific 'no meat' instructions. My search was for grocery items so that I can cook at home. I am missing my Quorn 'chicken nuggets' and Boca 'beef crumbles'.
Lastly, I was stoked to find litchi juice - and it's dirt cheap. I only paid 55 cents for liter carton!
And.... HELLS YEAH....we got administrator rights today! Woot!
I'm working on all the ice-breakers, warm-ups and other games for CDA training which starts this week. It makes me really miss my internship at Project Adventure.
Trying to catch up on past questions and comments:
Q- What's the difference between British and US version of Harry Potter books?
A- The cover for one. Also the language.
Q- What's the gay scene like here in Doha?
A- Believe it or not, it exists. Not among Qataris of course but there seems to be a community of Philippino men.
C- There are plenty of restaurants where I can eat veggie. Though I have learned through trial and error that even if you order a dish that is just veggies, they like to toss meat on it, haha. So I have to order with specific 'no meat' instructions. My search was for grocery items so that I can cook at home. I am missing my Quorn 'chicken nuggets' and Boca 'beef crumbles'.
Lastly, I was stoked to find litchi juice - and it's dirt cheap. I only paid 55 cents for liter carton!
ajay - 07/29/07 17:35
Glad to hear you discovered Litchi juice.
Now let me tell you something: it pales in comparison to eating the real, sweet, juicy litchis. When I was a kid, we'd sneak into a litchi garden and steal litchis till the watchman chased us away.
(and a tip 'o the hat to (e:libertad) for using Yahoo Search :::link::: :) )
Glad to hear you discovered Litchi juice.
Now let me tell you something: it pales in comparison to eating the real, sweet, juicy litchis. When I was a kid, we'd sneak into a litchi garden and steal litchis till the watchman chased us away.
(and a tip 'o the hat to (e:libertad) for using Yahoo Search :::link::: :) )
libertad - 07/29/07 09:52
I just found some info under a yahoo search about persecution of gays there. Prison and even lashings and the Philipinos were specifically mentioned. Maybe its best not to talk about it? Apparently they may even plant drugs on homosexual men to avoid the international condemnation that follows with human rights abuses.
Did you get your physical address yet?
I just found some info under a yahoo search about persecution of gays there. Prison and even lashings and the Philipinos were specifically mentioned. Maybe its best not to talk about it? Apparently they may even plant drugs on homosexual men to avoid the international condemnation that follows with human rights abuses.
Did you get your physical address yet?
07/28/2007 03:52 #40275
captain's log 72807Category: potpourri
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.
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.
ajay - 07/28/07 17:43
Find an Indian restaurant. There must be dozens over there, since there are a lot of Indians in Dubai and Qatar.
Find an Indian restaurant. There must be dozens over there, since there are a lot of Indians in Dubai and Qatar.
tinypliny - 07/28/07 11:24
And that site which had you in stitches seems to be the first hit when you google for vegetarian + qatar. LOL
And that site which had you in stitches seems to be the first hit when you google for vegetarian + qatar. LOL
tinypliny - 07/28/07 11:22
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!
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!
Glad you are having a great time. That first picture of you pointing is great.
... "my friend.. NOT YOURS" haha
"Love is a burning thing and it makes a fiery ring bound by wild desire I fell in to a ring of fire" no. thats just Doha Nights. aweee yeah.
Yes!! When I read the title, I thought, "Doha Nights"-- sounds like a cheesy show on WB (CW? whatev..). Niiice-love the social outing moniker- and now you have a tag line.
So, um.. any 'prospects'? ;)
Nice!
Aww...
I'm glad to see you're adjusting so well and having fun.
Though I must say... I saw your pix- and for a second felt a twinge of jealousy of your new friends! I know that's retarded... but I was like "hey! she's MY friend! Back off!" heh.
Thanks for keeping us updated. :)