I had to run to the market this morning for a few programming things. Suddenly this older (maybe 50) Qatari man approaches me and says, "Mademoiselle, mumble, mumble, mumble". I look around to see if he is in fact directing the comment at me, which he is because the only other person in the isle was a man. So being the polite, although partially deaf, person that I am I say, "Pardon me?" He again mumbles something which sounds like Arabic. So I try my best to say in Arabic, that I in fact do not really speak it. So he mumbles again and holds this box of custard in my face. I'm thinking MAYBE he's trying to ask me a cooking question? It's my nature to want to help people. So I attempt to communicate and ask what he needs help with. Then he starts saying, "Friend, friend, friend".
Okay then. Um....I'm just going to excuse myself from your presence and you have a really great day. So I mosey on my way, trying to finish my list as quickly as possible because I have more important things to be doing that grocery shopping for programs at this point. Well, 30 seconds later my little friend turns the corner and rolls his cart right over to me. "Friend, friend....you, me, friend, friend". I admit I was probably looking at him like he was an asylum escapee. Then he makes a telephone gesture and says, "mobile, you, friend, friend" and winks at me. At this point I realized this dude was trying to pick me up! EWE!
He was probably mumbling in case any moral police were around.
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03/04/2008 14:24 #43552
creepy dude in the grocery storeCategory: potpourri
03/03/2008 15:32 #43540
random bitsCategory: potpourri
I'm trying to organize my photos into folders so I can clean them up post my painting project and exploration of the north of Qatar. Meanwhile, here are a few bits-n-bobs that don't fit any category.
One of my staff had a Valentine program to watch a sappy movie and decorate heart cookies. This was mine. Tre GAG.
People spend an ass load of money on weddings here. It's typical to have around 500+ guests. Anyway, I couldn't go to this one, but pitched in on a group gift for a co-worker. These were the wedding favors. 1 GB jump drives, with leather embossed casings.
I miss my pooch :(
What the hell happened that I looked like this less than 3 years ago??? Seriously must get back to 'normal' self! Minus the short hair. I had just chopped mine off to donate to Lock of Love when this pic was taken.
One of my staff had a Valentine program to watch a sappy movie and decorate heart cookies. This was mine. Tre GAG.
People spend an ass load of money on weddings here. It's typical to have around 500+ guests. Anyway, I couldn't go to this one, but pitched in on a group gift for a co-worker. These were the wedding favors. 1 GB jump drives, with leather embossed casings.
I miss my pooch :(
What the hell happened that I looked like this less than 3 years ago??? Seriously must get back to 'normal' self! Minus the short hair. I had just chopped mine off to donate to Lock of Love when this pic was taken.
leetee - 03/11/08 07:38
Speaking of MinPins, apparently, our soon to be new neighbours have one. I will not miss our soon to be former neighbour's dog Daisey's early morning barks, but she was a cute lil mix breed. I look forward to meeting the new neighbour dog. :)
Speaking of MinPins, apparently, our soon to be new neighbours have one. I will not miss our soon to be former neighbour's dog Daisey's early morning barks, but she was a cute lil mix breed. I look forward to meeting the new neighbour dog. :)
ladycroft - 03/11/08 03:26
She's a miniature pincher lib.
She's a miniature pincher lib.
libertad - 03/03/08 18:50
Is that a Basenji?
Is that a Basenji?
metalpeter - 03/03/08 18:38
I do like that cookie. I'm glad you explained what that was cause it looked kinda like some type of crop or paddle. In terms of what happend? Here is my thoery that when someone works on improving them sleves parts of them get better but in so doing other things change and they change so that can effect other things. In my case for example if I became mr supersocial and went out to bars every night that would be a social improvement but health wise I would get sick all the time I would be tired and tell people at work to go fuck themsleves. I also think that to make progress in one way sometimes leads to a downside someplace else. Or maybe I'm just a little down cause I'm listening to 30 seconds... It does do that sometimes, as much as I like them. I have faith that you can get back to where you want to be.
I do like that cookie. I'm glad you explained what that was cause it looked kinda like some type of crop or paddle. In terms of what happend? Here is my thoery that when someone works on improving them sleves parts of them get better but in so doing other things change and they change so that can effect other things. In my case for example if I became mr supersocial and went out to bars every night that would be a social improvement but health wise I would get sick all the time I would be tired and tell people at work to go fuck themsleves. I also think that to make progress in one way sometimes leads to a downside someplace else. Or maybe I'm just a little down cause I'm listening to 30 seconds... It does do that sometimes, as much as I like them. I have faith that you can get back to where you want to be.
paul - 03/03/08 16:43
A 1gb jump drive in a leather case. That is the craziest wedding favor ever.
A 1gb jump drive in a leather case. That is the craziest wedding favor ever.
02/26/2008 14:53 #43469
destination meCategory: potpourri
Before I die I really want my picture taken with this sign!
dimartiste - 03/02/08 19:58
That is so priceless! Amazing. Glad to find you well and in good humor. Little miss fly girl. You ever think about sending this photo into those credit card places; you know such and such $ dollar amount and then you hit them with the priceless moment! I could of had a V8.
That is so priceless! Amazing. Glad to find you well and in good humor. Little miss fly girl. You ever think about sending this photo into those credit card places; you know such and such $ dollar amount and then you hit them with the priceless moment! I could of had a V8.
metalpeter - 02/26/08 18:57
Does anyone remember the mom joke about the airport, just kidding even if I knew it I wouldn't say it. I think that should be your next international trip. The reason I say that is what if the place changes its name. I can't believe there is an airport with your name. To me it is so uncommon I wonder what the odds of that happening to anyone is. On a side note If there is ever a ladycroft Airport then you know you have really made it, or at least won a boat load of cash to pay a place to change its name.
Does anyone remember the mom joke about the airport, just kidding even if I knew it I wouldn't say it. I think that should be your next international trip. The reason I say that is what if the place changes its name. I can't believe there is an airport with your name. To me it is so uncommon I wonder what the odds of that happening to anyone is. On a side note If there is ever a ladycroft Airport then you know you have really made it, or at least won a boat load of cash to pay a place to change its name.
jbeatty - 02/26/08 15:09
A perfectly good excuse to go to Indonesia.
A perfectly good excuse to go to Indonesia.
mrmike - 02/26/08 15:00
With the perfect caption "Hi, I'm Timika, Fly Me"
With the perfect caption "Hi, I'm Timika, Fly Me"
02/23/2008 13:51 #43436
my italian loverCategory: potpourri
Thanks for the love (e:Lettuce)! Much appreciated :)
I'm spending the night with my Italian lover, Disaronno. Amen!
I promised photos from my adventure up North. I don't have time to make a worthwhile post of it so I'll give you a teaser photo. Enjoy.
I'm spending the night with my Italian lover, Disaronno. Amen!
I promised photos from my adventure up North. I don't have time to make a worthwhile post of it so I'll give you a teaser photo. Enjoy.
02/22/2008 14:29 #43427
to paint or to bed? (updated)Category: potpourri
Should I paint or go to bed? I could go either way. I think what kind of music I put in my stereo will dictate. Should I close my eyes and reach for a disc? Yes, I'm going to do it.
Stand by for results: Her Space Holiday, Manic Expressive
Pajamas it is!
I plan to hit the liquor store with my aunt and uncle tomorrow. Then maybe we'll brave the souqs for some cool do-dads.
Went to bed. Got woken up ass early (what kind of students are up and chatting in the parking lot at 7:30am on a Saturday!!!???) so I decided to paint my hallway. I got a bit messy so I've just showered up and am heading to the aunt's house. We'll probably hit the fabric souqs, and of course, we'll be making the journey out to buy croft some adult beverage to keep her sanity!
Stand by for results: Her Space Holiday, Manic Expressive
Pajamas it is!
I plan to hit the liquor store with my aunt and uncle tomorrow. Then maybe we'll brave the souqs for some cool do-dads.
Went to bed. Got woken up ass early (what kind of students are up and chatting in the parking lot at 7:30am on a Saturday!!!???) so I decided to paint my hallway. I got a bit messy so I've just showered up and am heading to the aunt's house. We'll probably hit the fabric souqs, and of course, we'll be making the journey out to buy croft some adult beverage to keep her sanity!
metalpeter - 02/22/08 17:37
I was going to make a crazy sugestion of painting in bed, then when you get tired just do what ever you have to do to cover up the paint and then go right to sleep..
I was going to make a crazy sugestion of painting in bed, then when you get tired just do what ever you have to do to cover up the paint and then go right to sleep..
mrmike - 02/22/08 14:44
Yay, cool do-dads!!
Yay, cool do-dads!!
Sex and the City Sharia-style. If it weren't for the likely death threats this would make a great SNL sketch.
Good luck trying to figure it out, but I'm guessing you are right (is it just me or do you have the luck of much older guys hitting on you). But maybe he wanted to give you what he had then when you liked it he would sell you more, who knows. It is allways possible that the market has really looney people like that right aid (yes I do shop there sometimes) not that I know many of them but sometimes there is some real whack job in there.
You should do a Doha version of Sex and the City, minus the unrealistic life style and likely jail time.