10th November, 2006
Travel Update (UK & EU)
For those of you who haven’t heard, as of 6-Nov-06, there’s been an update in the travel “carry-on” policy that had been implemented recently with regards to what you can and cannot carry on flights to/from the UK & EU.Most carriers have posted their new policies on their official websites. Below is part of Lufthansa’s now allowed list:
“Liquid and gel products, e.g. toiletries and cosmetics, are permitted in hand luggage, provided they conform to the following regulations:
* Containers with liquids and similar products may hold up to 100 ml (i.e. the maximum capacity when full as printed on the container)
* All individual containers must be carried together in a transparent, re-sealable (e.g. “Ziploc”) plastic bag, with a maximum capacity of one litre
* Only one bag is permitted per person
* The bag must be shown separately at the Security Control
Medicines and special food (e.g. liquid baby food) required during the flight do not need to be carried in the plastic bag. However these items must also be presented at Security.
Items and bags which do not meet these criteria may not be taken on board the plane and will be discarded by security personnel. A similar regulation has been in force since 29 September 2006 on flights and connecting flights in the USA.
Duty free items, purchased at airports within the European Union or on board an EU-registered airline, e.g. on a Lufthansa flight, may be carried on board in a sealed bag, with accompanying proof of purchase dated the same day (not applicable on code share flights). The bag is sealed at the point of purchase at the EU duty free outlet.“
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8th November, 2006
Spring Fever
The weather has FINALLY turned to nice Spring weather here (hope I didn’t just jinx it.) This evening I was driving home with the windows rolled down, sunroof pulled back, enjoying the drive. I was driving so slow to get it all in, it actually made me sleepy!It’s amazing how the weather completely changed my mood! I was tired and cranky, but the minute I stepped out and felt the weather, an instant smile crossed my face. Now it all makes sense. See, people who live in nice weather areas - such as California - are generally more pleasant people, more friendly.
No wonder we’re so cranky in the Gulf. The weather just sucks the life out of us!!
For now, and for the next few months, roll the window down, take in the beautiful weather, and enjoy!
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7th November, 2006
Lost & Found
Think of the most important person on Earth to you. Think of those you love dearly. Think of the people who make you smile. Think of the first person you would call when you’re feeling down or are in trouble. Think of those you miss when you don’t see them. Think of those who love you unconditionally.Now think of how you would feel if they were taken away from you forever.
God Forbid, and may your loved ones be kept safe and surround you always. However, let’s take a step back. How often do you actually give those people you thought of, when you read those questions, the attention they deserve? When’s the last time you told them how much value they add to your life?
Everything can change in an instant, in a blink of an eye. Don’t wait till it’s too late.
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6th November, 2006
Friendships
Throughout our lives, we meet many different types of people. Some, we hold on to and form friendships with. Some of those friendships are seasonal, while others are lifetime ones.I have a friend I’ve known my whole life. I don’t talk to her on a regular basis, maybe once every few weeks or so. Yet, she’s probably the one person who knows the most about my life. I have other friends I haven’t known as long, yet they’re ones I talk to on a daily basis. And then , there are some friends I haven’t known as long, don’t talk to as often, yet I love them dearly and would do anything for them.
There are people who prefer having a lot of friends and others who have a few limited number of people they consider close friends. Regardless though, what makes you consider a person a close friend? And do you have different categories of friendships?
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1st November, 2006
Kuwait
I’m off to Kuwait for a couple days. Leaving Bahrain Friday and returning Sunday inshAllah.Adios Amigos! (et2amroon 3ala shay?)
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