Meet O.A.O.

I love it when people surprise me. When I find out a little part part of them, that I didn't know before. I seem to be going to a university full of special individuals and I rediscover that fact on a daily basis.

This is Othman Al Othman. I do not know him personally. But, I have seen him round campus.

His photography is extremely creative. His use of color is unmatched. (He had me staring at hanging sneakers for 15 minutes... True story.) I can definitely say with confidence that he represents the "new school" of Kuwaiti photographers; the ones with vision and a style all their own.

*Couldn't post a photo, since they're all protected.


Take a look, they're worth drooling over.
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THE ICECAPS ARE SUPPOSED TO MELT!!

A must see documentary. It's really an eye opener.

After watching The Inconvenient Truth, I was all about how CO2 was heating the Earth and how we had to change. I actually remember back then, that I was mad at politicians for not putting it on their agendas. It's a fact. Why dont they care?

Last week in Biology class, our professor played The Great Global Warming Swindle and my jaw dropped. Actually, for the first couple of minutes, I was defending Global Warming. Until, I realized that I had no solid facts to base my beliefs on. Al Gore never told us how CO2 was heating the Earth.

But, that's just me. To be fair, watch both.

Like a dream...

I cant stop listening to this. It seriously put me in a great mood and changed my perception of a somewhat hopeless situation.

There you have it. The power of music.


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Summer Reading

With the company of these magnificent authors, I think it's going to be a great Summer.

Project: Body Overhaul

I want a body like a Victoria"s Secret model, namely Alessandra Ambrosio (pre-pregnancy). And I want it by the end of the year. I think a field of scientific research should be dedicated to exploring the Brazilian model body. Honestly, what are they feeding them? So, my checklist includes:

-The flat stomach
-The tiny waist
-The prominent hip bones
-The slender calves
-The plump booty
- The lean thighs
-The jiggle-less arms

No bulk or bulge. Perfect. I think I need an inspiration board to stop me from going to eat that second piece of chocolate fondant cake.

Inspiration:

Eyebrows, au naturel

I love the combination of female features and a strong eyebrow. It definitely appeals to my aesthetic. I don't think there's anything sexier. More women should grow their eyebrows out. It would be a such refreshing change from the shoelaces and window wipers we see. I personally do not shape my eyebrows for religious reasons. Back to basics.

Senses (June)

Seeing: Car, University and bed. (Not always in that order.)
Smelling: My newly dyed hair.
Tasting: The tasteless. Water. Lots of it.
Hearing: The Walk by Imogen Heap (She's just wonderful. The song has about 40 interpretations)
Feeling: Like, the summer has lost its splendor.

Pondering: Why the right thing to do, does not necessarily always feel right.

I'm Mrs Teapot...

In the life altering question of "tea or coffee?" I have often wondered where I stand. I enjoy both as time wasting beverage. Something to do until I have something to do. I enjoy discussions over coffee as much as I enjoy gatherings over tea. But, Lately I seem to be gravitating towards tea a whole lot more. It's simply more fascinating.

I love herbals and I seem to be collecting them from around the world. My tea shelf has the diversity of a Benetton ad. I don't think I can leave a supermarket without a new kind of tea.

White tea from China. (Dean & Deluca)
Green tea from Japan. (TSC)
Herbal fusions from Dr. Stuart. (TSC)

There's nothing I love more that relaxing with a hot cup of tea in the evening.

How could I resist?

It has everything.

A cheesy Indian theme.
Spanish lyrics.
And most importantly, the gorgeous Devendra Banhart.

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and the winners are ...

My quest for the perfect perfume came to an end, yesterday. I was growing weary of my Coco Mademoiselle. I felt like I out grew it. Not age-wise, Chanel perfumes are forever. But, personality-wise. I wanted something more womanly, less girly.

I knew it would be a challenge because I was not a fan of the fruity or candy-esque scents, which seem to be oh-so popular nowadays. Britney Spears' Fantasy gives me a headache. I also, dislike the powdery scents. The perfumes that only last an hour, at best. So the criteria was: Floral/Musky, Concentrate (parfum not toilette), womanly but not overpowering. I want my scent to linger after I'm gone (left the room, not dead). But, not too powerful that people think I've been marinated overnight, like a chicken cutlet.

After a good 15 minutes and my nose begging for mercy, I found two. I couldn't decide between them. So I decided to have them both and work out a routine. Like, Day/Night or Summer/Fall. Maybe I'll adjust them to my mood.

Notice, the creativity in hiding my indecisiveness.

Rose Essentielle by Bulagri (Floral)

Coco by Chanel (Musky)

Lose with eloquence.. and a smile.

Couldn't sleep without sharing this.

The Notwist - Consequence

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stumbling.across.greatness

I don't remember how or when I discovered him or Flickr for that matter.

Amazing. Expressive. Creative. Imaginative. Kuwaiti. Photography.

The simplicity of his concepts are beautiful.

I don't know who you are f.alhunaif. But, your photography blows my mind.

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Senses

Seeing: Chuck Bass say I love you. Over and over again.
Smelling: The testers at Debenhams/ Vavavoom. On the prowl for a new scent.
Tasting: Marble Slab's non-fat Vanilla frozen yogurt with strawberries.
Hearing: Somebody loved by The Weepies.
Feeling: Male buzz-cut heads.

Pondering: Love and appropriateness.