IF YOU WERE HERE FOR TEA.

* Last night we enjoyed a soiree of two wonderful things:
1) yummy appetizers with the Hussain's, Huffho's, and Abbott
2) a trip to the Kuwait Little Theatre to watch "Mad Musicals 7"
It was a DELIGHTFUL way to spend a Friday night! Many fellow colleagues were in attendance and a few were even participating in the show itself! Today we find ourselves singing and dancing to the tunes that had our feet tap-tap-tapping all night long!

* Remember that rule about NOT leaving candles unattended? Well, we are completely aware of it and yet forgot to blow out the candles we had going at the theatre pre-party. WHOOPS! When we returned to the apartment at 11 p.m. my jaw DROPPED. I was appauled with our senseless behaviour and am even afraid to light any more of those smelly things today. YEESH! So silly.

* Today Emily and I ventured to a new salon that is in walking distance from our flat. I was happy to select a colour from OPI's "Miss Universe" Collection called "CROWN ME NOW" (think BEAUTIFUL silver sparkles)! Other comments about this excursion? Well, I got my eyebrows threaded for the first time (sting!)and we learned that some people believe that smoking at a spa is PERFECTLY OKAY (notta!). I hope we can return over Eid break to relax and receive more special treatments in a smoke-free environment!

* Yesterday I purchased a new purple housecoat (with pink hearts and blue stars on it)! It is incredibly soft and cuddly and perhaps I am describing it as if it is meant for 13 year old's. Well - that's because it IS meant for 13 year old's!!! The good news is that, in addition to being so stylish, you can save MUCHO MOOLA by shopping at the children's section of Debenhams!!! I think I saved us about $50 by taking the escalator to the girls section of the store. YIPPEE! Another good point about this? Now Phil and I can stop arguing about the AC!

* The X Factor had us glued to the tv for 2 hours on Thursday night. I am happy that some of my favourites made it through (Drew, Rachel, and Astro), since I picked completely WRONG when it came to last year's season of American Idol! I am excited to see what the live shows are like :)

* This morning we went to cheer on the boy's volleyball team at their big tournament of the year. Most of the boys play on Phil's basketball team and it was neat to see them excel at other sports too! Although they did not win, we had a great time clapping and hollaring with some of our colleagues. The outing has got me VERY eager for the basketball season to start. I LOVE BASKETBALL and I LOVE WATCHING PHILLIP COACH! January, come SOON!

* We were sent an email about an opportunity to hike Macchu Picchu with Team Diabetes Alum in July (<---- WE ARE ALUM!!!!). It is such an exciting prospect, but we're putting any fundraising on hold for now and focusing on our upcoming trip with Habitat for Humanity. Ah - saving the world is TOUGH work!

* Today is PIZZA DAY for Phil and I!!! Phil went to the store to pick up the magic ingredients for our new tradition :) It really does end the weekend in the nicest of ways.

Two more weeks until the holiday.....

Have a great weekend!!!!

XOXO