Two Days Before Christmas

JVC DVD Portable System

SEBAGO Casual Marine Shoes

Two days before Christmas, I presented myself a gift for this special day.  Since, I'm living here in Saudi Arabia, Christmas is not being celebrated here. Just to feel the spirit of this important day among billions of Christians around the world, I to see to it to buy something new whether for my personal use or for my entertainment purpose.  I bought this morning a pair of original Sebago Casual Marine shoes at Al-Garawi Shoe Store in Al-Khobar worth SR300.  The shoes look nice and simple.  It's also comfortable to wear and most importantly, the quality is excellent.  Last night, I went to LULU Hypermart near to my apartment to buy some groceries.  I've chanced upon this JVC DVD Portable System at the 2nd floor of the electronics section of the hypermart. Although I have already my SONY Component System, I never hesitate to buy this cute JVC portable system.  To tell you the truth, I was attracted by the design and color of the unit. I considered the unit expensive for the price of SR499, compared to other brands that are displayed at the rack of the electronics section.  Apparently, my Christmas gift to myself is already complete, but I'm planning to buy a new gold ring after I received my salary this end of the month of December and also as a gift for the new year to come of 2011.

Food Trip During Winter Time in Saudi Arabia

Chicken Lunch Meal at Kudu

New York Steak at Friday's Al-Khobar, Corniche

Hawaiian Pizza from Pizza Inn, Farm 09, Al-Khobar

Lucky Bamboo Plant

I recently bought a lucky bamboo plant at Tammi Safeway along Al-Khobar Corniche.  This is to give more a green environment in my room. Lucky Bamboo (Dracaena sanderina) is a houseplant.  Grown in glass or pots and not outside in a garden (usually).  This how the lucky bamboo plant looks like.



According to the website, www.luckybambooplants.net, Lucky Bamboo as a house plant is one of the most striking and surprisingly one of the most easy as well. 

This easy to care for plant requires little from us to keep it growing.  And worst case scenario – it can even grow without natural lighting.  Yes, even in windowless office cubicles this plant can provide enjoyment by bringing in some of the rain forest to the concrete jungle that is home to thousands of office buildings.

Since I'm practicing Feng Shui, lucky bamboo is a plant that often takes a major part in this ancient art of directing energy throughout one’s home, work place and life.

Now I'm starting to take care of my lucky bamboo by giving them enough water to sustain the span of their life.  I even talked to then when I woke up in the morning and greets them when I enter my room  after work.  I suggest you try to grow a lucky bamboo plant in your room.  It will make you feel good.

My Latest Collections

 FESTINA CHRONO BIKE WATCH

I bought recently a FESTINA Chronograph Bike Watch 2010 worth SR 1100. This is the latest collection from Festina with completely renewed style, even sportier look.  Festina watches became the official watches of Tour de France, the gruelling cross country bicycle held in July in France. Wow, this is most expensive watch so far I bought.  The watch is really that big and heavy which complements to my personality and built.  A very nice choice of watch, according to my colleagues in the office.

LACOSTE CHALLENGE

Eau De Toilette Pour Homme

Another perfume for man that I bought is the latest collection from Lacoste which is called CHALLENGE.  The perfume is not that strong but stays longer.  I like the scent and everybody in the office just love it. Besides the bottle is unique because it is inspired by the shape of a tennis racket handle. The bottle is encased in a black "soft touch" grip emblazoned with the Lacoste crocodile logo.

According to their website, Lacoste Challenge combines the immediate punchy vitality of its citrus and ginger aromatics with the depth richness and power of its woody base. A sense of casual elegance, destinated for all metropolitans with a playful spirit, captures the essence of self-assured and adventurous attitude of the modern Lacoste man. I recommend this perfume for every man on the go.  I just love it! The longer you wear it, the stronger you smell the scent.

SPERRY TOPSIDER ATHLETIC SHOES - SB1070

 

I'm beginning to like Sperry Topsider shoes. They are really classy and comfortable to wear.  Besides the quality of the shoes are great and long lasting.  I bought recently this shoes for my running session in the morning during my rest days from work in addition to my Sperry Topsider ASV shoes I bought a month ago.  

According from their website, the shoes is Combining the Comfort and Support of Saucony's Marathon-Ready Athletic Shoes with the Traction and; Water Compatibility that has made Sperry Top-Sider Famous, the SB1070 Offers Boaters and; Fisherman the Best of Land and; Water Technologies

The following are the special features of the shoes.

Low Water Absorption Materials are Quick Drying
Dual-Density Compression Molded EVA Midsole Offers Shock Absorbtion & Stability
AEGIS™ Microbe Shield Protects Against Bacteria that Cause Odor
Removable Full-Length Molded Footbed Offers All Day, Underfoot Comfort
HRC® Forefoot Cushioning Through EVA Compound Provides Additional Cushioning
GRID® Patented Technology Provides Superior Cushioning &Stability
Arch Lock Offers Increased Stability and Arch Support
New Hydro-Grip™ Rubber Traction Compound is the Ultimate Performance Traction Outsole Compound
Non-marking Rubber Outsole with Quadro-Grip Wave-Siping™ for Ultimate Dry / Wet Traction & Added Stability

All In A Week's Time

In every personal things that I bought, I made sure it will be worthwhile, good quality and long lasting item for my own use.  I had realized that I need to treat myself in return for being a hardworking guy for the past months.  Working 6 days from 7AM to 7PM (12 hours) in the office and at maintenance department office, giving myself a gift is the best thing I can make myself happy.  All in a week’s time, I bought two pair of shoes, one fresh cologne for men and a surprise “pasalubong” from my boss who just came from Germany for a business trip.

A pair of Sperry-Topsider ASV (Anti Shock and Vibration) rubber shoes worth 340 Saudi Riyals to be used for my morning exercise and walk at Al-Khobar corniche every Thursday.

A pair of Red Wings casual shoes (brown color) worth 380 Saudi Riyals for my everyday use in the office in addition from my two Dexter casual shoes I’m using right now.

Since I’m a perfume lover, it will always be on my list to buy and try a different scent available in the market.  I had bought  S.T. Dupont Cologne for Men.  This woody, aromatic scent for men is fresh and bracing. Love to wear it as an alternate for my numerous perfume and cologne on my collections.

Finally, my boss had given me one big TOBLERONE Swiss Dark Chocolate with Honey and Almond Nougat, one box of Belgian Milk Truffles, one box of MasMoudi Patisserie, and one bottle of Wild-heidelbeere Konfiture ,, EXTRA" jam. 

Wow, thank God for these blessings.  It happened all in a week's time.

Shades of Inspiration - Happiness

Four most important women in my life, my Mother & my Three Sisters (Happy Together)

Joyfulness keeps the heart and face young. 

A good laugh makes better friends with ourselves and everybody around.

Eid Mubarak To All Our Muslim Brothers

Today is the last day of the Holy Month of Ramadan, a time of worship and contemplation, which Muslims fast.  I wish Eid Mubarak to our all Muslim brothers and have a blessed eid with their families.

Shades of Inspiration - Success

Feelings may change, commitments do not. "Success is getting up one more time than you fall." I have often wanted to give up, and then I must think of myself about what consequences of giving up will be.  Generally, this is more than enough of a motivation to make us stick to the task at hand even if we don't feel like it.  When the task is achieved, WOW - IT FEELS GREAT! - Anonymous -