tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93756972012-01-30T21:08:58.466+03:00Confused American lady living in Kuwait commenting on daily occurrances through her warped perspective. Her travels take us beyond the boundaries of normalcy. Add me as a Facebook friend: Desertgirl Kuwait. E-mail amerab@gmail.comDesert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.comBlogger10161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-74522521436777814292012-01-30T20:44:00.000+03:002012-01-30T20:44:16.915+03:00

I know I'm high maintenance.  (Lots of people do by now, really.)  So when I order food after a long day of work and it isn't right and I have a hissy fit and it is the end of the world, I get rather ... em... cranky (replace with other adjective starting with "b" and ending with "itchy"). I ordered from the Smoke House last night.  I dunno - I was being totally lazy (as I have now become

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The Romanian and I drove by Erada square (in front of the Parliament) last night and noticed all the baracades - - - AND cute police guys.  "What's going on?  They brought all the good ones down here."  Tall, dark, handsome... sigh.  Oh yeah, so now, onto the story... Photo Credit:  Arab Times Rights, political activists stage demo in solidarity with BedounsCall for release of arrested

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(Sorry guys, this one is for the girls - YES AGAIN) My friend's son is getting married in September and I'm on the look out for a great dress.  Spanx turned me onto Two Birds.  They make a dress that you can wear 15 different ways - by knotting and twisting.  I've seen the dress she wore to her friend's wedding and it is amazing - a lightweight microfiber that looks like it would fit everyone. I

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"A Kuwaiti former oil minister and senior member of the Al-Sabah ruling family, Sheikh Saud Nasser al-Sabah (pictured in 1998), has died after a long battle with cancer, said the royal court. He was 68. (AFP Photo/Raed Qutena)" I truly admired this man.  He worked tirelessly during the 90/91 Gulf War and was the catalyst behind the efforts to free Kuwait.  I met him many times in Washington and

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I was already this || close to writing Southern Bedu off as a friend.  I try to give people chances.  If he's a nice guy and deserving of the label - then he can be my friend.  However, he was running his usual- by only calling me right before the weekends to see what the plan was.  My friends call me regularly to see how I am.  Not SB... So then... I found out this weekend that Southern Bedu (

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14 years since  you died and nothing has changed.  I'm still doing the same old thing and you're gone and I miss you. You're still on my mind even when I'm surrounded by people. I always see you in the half-light in-between or out of the corner of my eye. I hate that I found out on Valentine's day.  It  changed everything.  Maybe I'm extra needy on that day and people don't get it.  And sometimes

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(Re-post from Ladies Who Do Lunch In Kuwait Blog) This Saturday 21st January @ 10am, is the opening of ESTHER'S ATTIC, our very own re-sale boutique! We have a wonderful collection of women's wear, men's wear, kids clothing, accessories plus books, cds, phonograph records (from Bob Marley to Stevie Wonder!) and plenty moreee at unbelievable prices!! So save the date: 21st January 2012,

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Approach with Bedoun could be subject to political accountabilityWednesday, 18 January 2012Alwatan Daily by Osama Al-Qatari KUWAIT: Former MP and First Constituency candidate Saleh Ashour said that . . . In an interview with Al Watan, Ashour said that the decisions made by the Interior Ministry regarding the deportation of Bedouns (stateless Arabs) who participate in peaceful demonstrations to

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Bedoons to be deported over protests Kuwait Times KUWAIT: Kuwait has decided to deport stateless people who took part in protests demanding citizenship which turned violent, newspapers reported yesterday. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Central Agency for Illegal Residents, which deals with the bedoons, chaired by Interior Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, Al-Anbaa newspaper

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I've been here through a whole lotta parliamentary erections*.  As I look around Kuwait at the erection tents these days, my cynical side can't help but wonder, "Which crook is going to get in next?" or perhaps "How much did that dude pay for his buffet while people are demonstrating for basic human necessities a 25- minute car ride away?"  Flacid:  I just can't see the "progress" at least

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www.xcite.com Okay, so a good friend of mine, K,  works at Alghanim - after many months of struggling to find a job; first, any job and then b) a job where he fit in and felt comfortable/creative.  He's been gushing about how wonderful Alghanim is for months.  I have known an Alghanim boy  or two and THEY (you know who you are) never invited me to visit their HQ.  Had they, I might have had

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As you may have heard, I recently had a marriage proposal and accepted (Southern Bedu).  I want to say that I was engaged, but it was never formalized (even though it was announced throughout the Southern tribe) and I never got a ring (ring or maher/chabka:  his choice), so it was kind of an impotent effort.  He is very very nice and my friends really like him a lot (so do I).  He is Kuwaiti,

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The Indian Women's Association does a lot in Kuwait towards helping children with challenges.  They are a great organization and I'm happy to pass this information along for them.  They have volunteer opportunities and often go to the "Handicapped Children's Center" for visits to the kids. - - - Indian Women Association is an organized in which on our own little way, we intend to reach out and

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This makes me so sad.  It reminds me of footage I saw during 90/91 when the Iraqis invaded Kuwait.  I didn’t take these photos/videos:  They are publicly available online, but since they are in Arabic, Westerners might not understand what is happening.  The videos were taken on Friday outside a mosque in Taima where Bedouns worship.  http://yfrog.com/mgffrbj.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

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I get a lot of questions from teachers who are either interested in coming to Kuwait to work, or who have been offered jobs by schools in Kuwait. I'm not a teacher, I'm not involved in education, and have no kids; so I'm useless on this subject.  I do get comments from readers - some trashing particular schools where they have worked.  Unfortunately, those negative comments are better suited for

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Ok so I'm back and here is my new mantra: Is this where I live?Is this really my life?Seriously? It will take me a while to get back into the swing of things.  And, I know that I have a great life and I have a great place to live... but my family isn't here.  And neither are trees and our house and the quiet and...  lots of stuff. I had a great time in Virgin-Yuh.  I don't really do much per

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Back in January of 2010, I posted about a new company that was supposed to start up that year.  I hadn't heard anything more about it until a reader posted a comment this week.  I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything more.  I thought it was a fabulous idea and I'm wishing Ms. Al-Mutairi well.   THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010 Bedoor Al-Mutairi, Hawa Taxi (the pink ones)I am loving all the

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This is SO messed up.  Nice headline from Arab Times.  People smuggling funny tricks into Kuwait.... Also... why wouldn't you spell out "millions" in a headline?  WHO is editing this stuff?  Dude! Smuggled Antics Worth Mlns Of Dinars Seized By Customs KUWAIT CITY, Jan 4: Director-General of General Administration of Customs Ibrahim Al-Ghanim has referred the file of antics said to have been

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Irish Prayer (St. Patrick via this Irish American blogger) May the road rise to meet you,  May the wind be always at your back,  May the sun shine warm upon your face,  May the rains fall soft upon your fields,  And, until we meet again,  May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. I wish good things this year for all of you out there who are reading this continual string of ramblings.  I hope

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I love that more children and Kuwaitis are taking part in the cause to end statelessness in Kuwait.  I am cautiously optimistic about the future for Bedoun in Kuwait. Re-post from the Arab Times Sorry about the formatting. I'll have to change it later. Stateless Arabs, Known As Bedoun, Hold A Portrait Of The Amir And A Huge Kuwaiti Flag, During A Protest Demanding Kuwaiti Citizenship And Other

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For.... (you know who you are)

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We didn't have a white Christmas but it has been lovely anyways.  I got here closer to the holiday than usual and although it was good for me in some ways (I couldn't shop so that saved me some money), I haven't had enough time to spend with my family before Christmas day itself.  The build up to Christmas is always fun and I'm sorry I missed it. My sister, husband, and my nephew and his

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Do you ever tire of dealing with phuckwits?  Want something more out of life?  That's right..... it's vacaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaation time!  Time to unass the A.O.  Mr. Jose Cuervo, here I come!  I love you, baby.  You make my life complete. Sometimes, ya just got a get on a plane and get the fek outa Dodge. Stella, I know you are reading this and stop checking your company e-mail.  It isn't worth

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If you are not a Kuwaiti card-carrying citizen, it is illegal to protest and there is a 1000KD fine.

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Police break up bedoon protestPublished Date: December 20, 2011 Kuwait Times By B Izzak, Staff Writer KUWAIT: Elite special forces and police yesterday fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse thousands of stateless people or bedoons who demonstrated in Taima area in Jahra. A number of Kuwaiti activists joined the bedoon protesters amid tight and extraordinary security measures in

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(I'm sorry - I had to go there....  Come out and mingle with the bitches*!  Celebrate, bitches!) K'S PATH's 'Bark in the Park' is a dog-centric event with fun competitions for canines, funny races for dogs to compete in with their humans, children's entertainment and a variety of vendors, to be held Saturday 21st January 2012 at the Mishref Fair Grounds. A fun day out for the entire family,

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I have heard that there will be members from the international press and several international human rights organizations at tonight's sit-in. Below is from American Girl's blog. A petition has been generated in hopes of bringing further attention and support to the Bidun case and their desperate need of basic human rights. The petition has a signature goal of 50,000, so please support this

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I received another warden notification from the embassy this morning, advertising a sit-in.  I love the "Emergency messages".  I suspect that they are promoting the cause because they let us know before the media.  THANKS youse guys! "A sit-in to demonstrate solidarity with the Bidoon (stateless people) is scheduled potentially for 8:00pm at Determination Square on Monday, December 19 in

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Re-post from Mona Kareem's Blog Kuwaiti riot police use water cannons to disperse stateless protesters (AFP, Yasser al-Zayyat). "There are at least 120,000 Bidun jinsiyya (without nationality) in Kuwait today suffering from the lack of human rights. They cannot legally obtain birth, death, marriage or divorce certificates. The same applies to driving licenses, identification cards, and

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Photo Credit:  Mohannad Shaheen, Flicker We drove back from the desert near Khiran last night (okay, early this morning - around 3 am) and experienced the most beautiful, surreal and mystical fog that I have encountered for years.  It was around the coastal areas (between Khiran and Dubaiya) and so thick in some places that people slowed down to around 40kph and put their flashers on (and I'm not

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This may sound really crazy, but can youse guys do me a huge favor and add my friend on Twitter?  He's kinda got a thing going - a competition - with his friends and he wants people to follow him to increase numbers. Follow him on Twitter @mohammedq82006 Thanks you guys.Let's make this an early Christmasfor Mohammed. 

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Can they get any more sexist?  Women complain.  Men are lazy, disorganized, uncleanly, and insensitive.Gee, no wonder the divorce rate is so high here. So far (on the Arab Times), "Always watching TV with remote in hand" is the winner. That, ladies, is a no-brainer/easy-fix:  Smash the shit out of the remote.  The End. 

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I saw this online.  A mother from Fullerton California (only identified as "Sue M") sent this to the Ellen show of her son, Steve, in Iraq.  I love this photo.  (I watercolored it.)

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(This photo was taken at Muhallab restaurant over a year ago.  Doowa is the coal warmer.) These little tea warmers (coal plates) are traditional in Kuwait.  They have been used for years in Mubarakia for warming tea. It was especially comforting in the winter months to go down to the souq and have tea at the end of a meal and have it served on little doowa at the table. Now, the phucking

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Re-Post from Mona Kareem's Blog: How Misconceptions Feed Injustice Statelessness is perhaps one of the most neglected issues in the world. The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that statelessness affects more than 12 million people across the world. But because governments do not recognise these citizens-of-nowhere, there are no reliable records of the number of

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I saw this ad on Facebook today and so I'm giving in more ad space here on my blog. This is great!  I just know there are many many man-boys out there dying to go see one of these to determine if they can finance it in time for the desert season.  Why?  So you can outdo the guys in the chalet/tent next to yours, of course! This is right up there with the Bubba Boat Test.  The person who posted

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H.E Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, Janusz Szwedo would like to invite You to the Polish Music Night.  The event will be held in al-Maidan Cultural Center on Wednesday the 14th of December at 7pm. ENTRANCE FREE!!!  It is best to arrive 15 minutes before the concert begins. This is event's page on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/events/240478369352764/ Artist's YouTube Channel:  http://

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You can’t throw a rock in Kuwait without hitting a salon or nail bar.  Like the booming “mini-treat” industry in Kuwait, salon numbers have spiraled in the past few years (although salons have always been around in Kuwait, proper nail salons are a recent development). I’m a picky person.  I don’t mind paying money for a service, but I’ve got to have good service in quality surroundings.  My bad

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You know it is time for a vacation when you are just pissed off at the world and there is nothing you can do (not ice cream, pink roses, booze, etc.) that will pull you out of your foulphuckingmood.  (Although I did go to Mubarakia - my Happy Place - and that worked for a little while until I F-ing saw that Souq Al-Hareem has been F-ing destroyed.  F that.) I can't count the number of times in

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My nephew is destined for greatness.  He's always been unique and I love him for it.  He's a senior in high school and has been giving the William Wallace speech from Braveheart at the beginning of every game to his team members in the locker room.  He's been watching Braveheart since he was a little kid and I can remember watching the movie with him; he standing on the sofa, bellowing out every

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We are F-ing turning into Dubai:  A contrived quaint village of what life in Kuwait USED to be.  They are modernizing Mubarakia to make it "better".  I am really upset. I love the old souq in Kuwait - primarily because it was the one place that had been untouched by "modernization" that has reached all corners of this country. (Out with the old, in with the new.)  Parts of the old souq have

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-66578208846529960692011-12-01T17:22:00.000+03:002011-12-01T17:22:08.726+03:00

I was at International Clinic this morning, waiting around to be seen by a dermatologist because (sigh) I have onycholysis again.  Sounds like a rash, but it'snot.  I have an allergy to formaldehyde and unfortunately, I ventured into unchartered nail polish waters and tried a new color that I didn't think had formaldehyde in it (Essie,... you BITCH!).  Et voila, my nailbeds are screaming in pain

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Arab TimesKUWAIT CITY, Nov 26: A Kuwaiti woman in her 20s reported to Salmiya police station that two male compatriots attacked and physically harassed her. The woman explained she was trekking with her friend along the Arabian Gulf Road when suddenly the suspects approached and tried to exchange phone numbers with them. She said one of the men sprayed water on her when she refused to take the

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-8693234043610719352011-11-28T17:26:00.000+03:002011-11-28T17:26:02.277+03:00

Anyone traveling to Seattle, Portland or Chicago and willing to take a dog along for K'S PATH (Animal Friends)?  The passenger doesn't have to do anything, just allow the dog to be listed on the ticket, and K'S PATH will do the rest.  It's much cheaper if the animal is accompanying a passenger.  Please send this out to all on your list who might be flying out, possibly over the holiday or any

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-5501946967795379682011-11-28T10:31:00.002+03:002012-01-19T13:01:48.121+03:00

A little note on contracting.  I thought I would throw it out there for companies who have proposed and won contracts - and must abide by both the FAR and Kuwait Labor Law.  Note that the stipulation of a work week in Kuwait is 48 hours in Kuwait.  Anything over 48 hours is subject to overtime.  The Kuwait Labor Law is very specific about how many hours of overtime an employee can work - and

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-9064566441451747282011-11-28T10:00:00.000+03:002011-11-28T10:00:27.684+03:00

I met a gentleman from this group last week. He went to school in Cali and seems totally cool.  The center looks interesting and I would like to check them out some more.  It looks similar to AWARE.  I like that they ha ve different clubs and cooking classes.  It would be cool if they offered Kuwaiti cuisine courses.

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-29764986226454621742011-11-26T12:10:00.000+03:002011-11-26T12:10:34.292+03:00

Uh yes there WAS a ban on Turkeys... read on... (re-post from Expat and the City's Blog) Arab Times (Link), Kuwait City, November 25, 2011: The Committee for Food Safety at Kuwait Municipality has lifted a ban on the import of all types of birds, their derivatives, and eggs from Russia. However, a ban on similar products from the US remains in effect to avoid an outbreak of bird flu, reports

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-79914837516644962672011-11-23T15:04:00.000+03:002011-11-23T15:04:10.237+03:00

Thanks to Ladies Who Do Lunch In Kuwait for posting this.  (Repost...) November 24th from 7.30-11PM at The Silk Road Restaurant, The Regency Hotel. Price is KD 15++ includes soft beverage. Reservations call 2576 6666 Good for you, Regency Hotel!  This is the first Thanksgiving promo I've seen this year.  ... and here I was, thinking no one cared...

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Betcha didn't know the Salvation Army helps people in Kuwait?  They try to keep low-key and work under the radar, but they're here and they need help. Dear Friends, We provide food, shelter and basic necessities to the ladies in a shelter in Kuwait since 2009. These ladies are mostly runaway maids awaiting their papers from their respective embassies to return back home. Our goal is not only

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Freedom Furniture at 360 is closing for good.  I WISH I had known earlier because I love their furniture and they had some great deals. I went there yesterday to buy a tablecloth and that's about all that's left there (150x200 black or white linen table cloths are 6kd each]).   There are a few odd tables, chairs, and I think 2 sofa sets and some small items.  Everything has been reduced by 75%.

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-2437622764348048442011-11-22T12:17:00.001+03:002011-11-22T21:12:25.070+03:00

Did you guys know that there was a ban on turkeys this year?  I sureasshit  didn't.  From a friend: "Its on Butterball turkeys- What I heard is that they arent 'killed' the HALAL way. If that's true then PFFFFFT! What next? All canned food stuff? Probably some big wig here got together with another big wig and decided that if they ban imported turkey then people have to buy local ones. Then

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-14764810711374304242011-11-20T10:36:00.000+03:002011-11-20T10:36:47.503+03:00

I've heard lots of stories recently of people of both genders in Kuwait who are choosing not to get married.  The below would be a case in point where it might not be such a great idea. Crap like this is why the divorce rate in Kuwait is so high.  This poor girl.  Would YOU want to re-marry?  F to tha NO. I don't understand nancy boys who get married either just because someone else tells them

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-43585153973864850172011-11-19T22:33:00.001+03:002011-11-21T22:32:44.601+03:00

Kuwait is in the migratory path of flamingos.  Unfortunately, they have been moved from their natural stomping grounds several times over the past few decades because of development. This made me gag when I saw it on Ladies Who Do Lunch in Kuwait's blog, but I really need to pass it along. What the HELL is happening to this country???????????????? I KNOW that HH The Emir is a man who respects

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-40907197682321299212011-11-19T20:31:00.003+03:002011-11-20T20:38:02.955+03:00

There is an anti American Thanksgiving conspiracy going on in Kuwait.  (Desert Girl meltdown...) There are no fresh turkeys to be found in Kuwait. The Sultan Center has no US sweet potatoes and NO cranberries of any kind. Sultan Center says that they "think" they'll get a shipment of turkeys after December 7th and that they "might" get fresh cranberries around the same time because "they're not

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-43771267392980974122011-11-17T20:58:00.000+03:002011-11-17T20:58:07.394+03:00

Photo Credit:  Al-Watan DG:  I must have been under a rock because I haven't seen any of this - but then again, I haven't been downtown for a long time.  I have seen no increase in police presence, no additional security outside of HH the Emir's house, and no national guard.   ...Hey Slaps, do you know that guy in the middle?  Single girls: now is your time to find a husband!  They're just so

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-61149526986331164002011-11-16T15:44:00.001+03:002011-11-16T15:45:24.340+03:00

I got some of the best crabs ever last night and ate them in the comfort of my own home. I thought I would try the mysteriously-labeled “Fish Grill Crab” from Fish Grill through 6alabat.com.  It made no mention of how many I would get or how it would be cooked, but the picture appeared to have whole crabs, so I went for it. (Photo credit:  Fish Grill on 6alabat.com) I love crabs, but I am

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-32455360546874710542011-11-15T15:18:00.002+03:002011-11-17T14:50:33.964+03:00

In previous years, The Sultan Center had a special for Thanksgiving.  You got a cooked turkey, sides, and desert for around 14.500 kd.  Well, they're not doing that anymore. But the good news is, if you either buy a turkey there (local or Butterball), you can also get them to cook it for you at the hot foods counter for a minimal charge. As an alternative, Dean & Deluca (2224-2224) has these

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-77336180804098004522011-11-15T13:31:00.001+03:002011-11-15T16:18:16.363+03:00

Ladies Who Do Lunch in Kuwait's blog lists a full menu of upcoming events.Check them out here:  http://www.ladieswhodolunchinkuwait.com/p/events-in-kuwait.html

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This was the coolest holiday ever (not that I did anything to make it a big sha-bang or anything).  Just that we got a 5 day Eid holiday was the coolest.  Stick 2 weekends on and that made 9 days of uninterrupted laziness pour moi. I didn't make it far off the sofa - unless it was to eat.  True to my Goal, my desire was only to eat fish and sleep late. I did both (the later, I'm paying for at

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-42694998620066470602011-11-12T17:52:00.004+03:002011-11-14T04:30:41.318+03:00

Kinda ironic that I saw both of these within minutes of each other. Link:  http://www.migrant-rights.org/2011/11/12/trivializing-abuse/ Top (Kuwaiti) Official Slams US Report Accusing Kuwait Of Human TraffickingSome Domestic Workers Harm Country’s Reputation: Al-Enezi KUWAIT CITY, Nov 10: A senior labor official in the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor criticized an American report which

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-81838741346272693062011-11-12T13:44:00.003+03:002011-11-13T15:09:36.574+03:00

I heard that a certain US defense contractor (which is losing employees fast these days) wasn't "allowing" their employees to attend a recent (3 letter company that begins with an eye) job fair held last weekend at the Hilton; that representatives of that organization actually contacted representatives of (the 3 letter company) and told them that they were "not allowed" to hire their employees.

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-61155256756150629862011-11-09T18:33:00.004+03:002012-01-19T13:03:16.839+03:00

Looky looky at what I found. (Baby, where were you 8 years ago when I needed you the most?)  These fliers are being distributed at Arifjan.  Do YOU have a dirty little contracting secret you would like to share... ;) Unfortunately, they don't have a local number but it is great to know that these folks are out there, The Defenders of Evil. Kamal Sultan had to go all the way to US Federal

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-16326907386034118682011-11-09T18:01:00.002+03:002012-01-19T13:03:51.499+03:00

I commented on American Girl's blog post in reference to US Contractors in Kuwait and thought I would post my comment here as well. I have a friend who works for a US company, "supposedly" with no Kuwait "presence".  He is only getting 2 weeks vacation per year - which is illegal as per Kuwait Labor Law -- but so is a 60 hour work week - will he get OT?  I mean, he "agreed" to it while in the

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-14097617855943417322011-11-07T10:44:00.001+03:002011-11-07T16:32:28.586+03:00

Ms. Sparky (www.mssparky.com) has an interesting post on human trafficking... “Human traffickingby federal overseas contractors is widespread and never punished,” said Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (Va.), the top Democrat on the panel. “Not a single case of human trafficking, sexual assault, wage theft or related crimes has been prosecuted by the Department of Justice, and only a single case has even

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-35409708851063398202011-11-06T13:42:00.002+03:002011-11-06T13:46:16.684+03:00

I just updated my Salon Picks Post of 2009 to include my new favorites.  Check it out HERE. Please feel free to write to me with your own favorites and/or comments. Guys, sorry, but I'm a chick and therefore know not about where to go to get a men's haircut in Kuwait.  Maybe you can write to Mark at 2:48am. :) 

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-88120065690893917392011-11-02T10:02:00.004+03:002011-11-03T13:05:01.819+03:00

I have updated a list of logistics companies and defense contractors doing business in Kuwait. I try to keep it as current as possible.  In the past, I have asked both the embassy and the American Business Council for this type of information; neither one has ever been able to provide a list.  In fact, I have repeatedly been told by the American Business Council that they are "not a clearing

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-80572500670896523692011-11-02T09:24:00.000+03:002011-11-02T09:24:23.729+03:00

I had a mammogram and sonogram last night at International Clinic.  It came back normal (according to them) - with a little fluid cyst that I am going to get a second opinion on just incase.  One of my American friends recently went to IC and they found something that they told her she shouldn't worry about either; it turned out to be stage 1 cancer.  She went to the States to be treated and is

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-87930631444345134102011-11-01T17:06:00.000+03:002011-11-01T17:06:06.063+03:00

So while I was in Virginia, I got another keratin treatment.  I checked prices online and most were cheaper than Kuwait - AND I figured that they'd have better ventillation systems. WRONG. I had a Coppola treatment done at Elizabeth Arden Red Door - which is usually extreeeeeemely expensive, but I had it done for $340.  Where they get cha is with the extras - trim, products, etc. They, like

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-2219263453261565562011-11-01T15:48:00.000+03:002011-11-01T15:48:33.059+03:00

... I guess I am still having glue-sniff moments... I read this online the other day and I thought - ohmahgawd!  This is why so many people here have such a hard time being direct and saying what's really on their mind.  I think Kuwait is having an identity crisis in many ways.  It makes sense that a collective society that has been trying to be more individualistic would have difficulting

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-17549501479780421682011-11-01T11:18:00.000+03:002011-11-01T11:18:33.968+03:00

Does anybody know about any epilepsy resources, support groups, information centers in Kuwait?  My Kuwaiti friend has epilepsy and is going to a government provided doctor, but the guy is never in his office, hasn't recommended any treatment methods, vitamins, or even exercise or alternative treatments.  My GP recommended a private neurosurgeon (and he's a Shammari).  I'm just wondering

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-5316619976243530652011-10-31T16:47:00.002+03:002011-11-01T15:36:32.046+03:00

Not my fault.  Not my fault.  Not my fault. We have glue fumes in my office today. I'm wondering how many brain cells have just been destroyed.  (I have so few remaining.)  Where the F is OSHA when you need them?    Sigh... I went to HR to complain. They think I'm freaky anyways, so they just laughed.  (Do you think it might be the halo that I've been wearing around the office for Halloween?  '

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-62752141194805351692011-10-30T14:57:00.001+03:002011-10-30T15:01:09.563+03:00

I love companies like this!  Someone sent me a link to their "Bubba Boat Test".  Unfortunately, I can't embed it here, but  you can check it out by clicking below.  I would buy one of these boats and I seriously want to slam it into a tree.  Talk about STRESS RELIEF!   Very cool! See the BUBBA BOAT TEST HERE. Go Bubba, it's your birthday.  We're gonna party like it's your birthday.... gonna

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-85332870069578844452011-10-30T12:28:00.000+03:002011-10-30T12:28:07.518+03:00

... I seem to be on a theme of bodily functions these days.  My apologies to the faint of heart... I can't make this stuff up.  This is what makes news here and why I love, love, love the Arab Times "Kuwait Crime" section!  "Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away." Drunk ‘party-goer’ urinates on police officers KUWAIT CITY,

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-42816998620669776162011-10-27T15:08:00.000+03:002011-10-27T15:08:03.167+03:00

Photo Credit:  John Peaveler, K'sPATH ‘ME nations agree to end home slaughter of Australian sheep’ Deal with Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar comes before Eid SYDNEY, Oct 26, (RTRS): Australia’s live sheep export industry has reached an agreement with three key Middle East markets to prevent the slaughter of these animals at homes, an executive of the Sheepmeat Council of Asutralia said on Wednesday.

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Before I get to the main part of this post, I would just like to formally thank Spanx for my education of cool and savy slang terms that I continue to pass along to my friends and loved ones.  Without you, girl, I would never know what terms like "assgina" refer to; nor would I know the appropriate manner in which to use the phrase, "grip it and rip it" in conversation.  You rock. So, it was

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-90718759069448551622011-10-23T17:00:00.002+03:002011-10-24T15:21:26.402+03:00

Gratitude is a wonderful and powerful thing.  I have a lot to be thankful for this past year. Last year, four days after I returned from my summer vacation to DC, I was called into my former HR manager's office.  With a big smile on his face, he handed me my termination letter.  I can't say that I wasn't surprised or terribly upset.  I knew for quite some time that they were trying to find a way

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-17444920188649119872011-10-21T19:47:00.152+03:002011-11-01T17:14:02.777+03:00

Disclaimer:  I went to Germany and DC on BUSINESS.  Let's just keep it straight from the beginning:  Business.  We were in Germany to see what operations at Ramstein Air Force Base were like and how similar processes could be used for us.  The main purpose of our trip was to go to the Association of the US Army annual convention in Washington, DC.  This was NOT a pleasure trip.  (End of

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-90766428545249880302011-10-20T22:56:00.003+03:002011-10-20T23:13:54.426+03:00

I've been really really lazy about blogging lately and I hereby apologize to those of you who don't have a life and are looking to me for entertainment. (ha ha). I'm in DC and having a great time.  I'll have to write more about that later - fer SURE because it has been such an awesome trip and I've been having so much fun. Until then... this is so stupid. I check in on the Arab Times online to

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-16818248285992069952011-10-05T12:13:00.000+03:002011-10-05T12:13:42.528+03:00

The Man used to do this to me almost every time I travelled.  He probably had no clue that it upset me so much, but damn - did it ever.  It just hurts.... I leave today to go to visit Stella in Germany for a few days and visit Ramstein air force base.  Then heading to DC for the AUSA convention, followed by some quality time with the family. Two weeks in total. Last night, Sothern Bedu calls to

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-40502717746620932902011-10-04T13:57:00.000+03:002011-10-04T13:57:06.643+03:00

I've been in Kuwait HOW long and I still get referred to as "Sir".  There really isn't anything masculine about my voice.  There certainly isn't anything masculine about my breasteseses.  Why the Sir?  Je ne get it pas. I have devised a new routine when people start calling me, "Sir".  I simply call them either "Madame" (if it is a guy) or "Sir" (if it is a female).  I totally messed with the

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-65426078157519721242011-10-03T11:35:00.000+03:002011-10-03T11:35:32.924+03:00

I love Dolly Parton.  You go, girl. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my hairstylist, Ashlee at Strands Fanar, for "adjusting" my roots  match the rest of my hair again this weekend.  You rock.

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-30053521494336834072011-10-03T10:58:00.000+03:002011-10-03T10:58:33.462+03:00

Arab times 3 October 2011 ‘Obey husband’ - Go home, woman told KUWAIT CITY, Oct 1: The Appeals Court upheld a ruling by a lower court that ordered a Kuwaiti woman to return to her matrimonial home, after leaving the husband without any legal backing or justification. The court asked the woman to be submissive to the husband. Case files indicate that the woman left her matrimonial home on 30/08

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-63645519186722049262011-10-03T10:16:00.000+03:002011-10-03T10:16:52.236+03:00

Tis the season to be busy.. fa la la la laaaaa.... If you're not a member of a group in Kuwait (and perhapsee are complaining that there is nothing to do) you should get involved.  A lot of the groups (like American Business Council, British Business Forum, Canadian Commercial Circle) have Thanksgiving and Christmas events.  There are also lots of pre-Christmas bazaars going on like these:

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-69852918465405018382011-09-29T16:13:00.001+03:002011-10-30T15:06:47.476+03:00

For some reason, it has been a very sexist week. Several of my friends have told me stories of blatant sexism and then I've had a few stories of my own. One of my friends discussed recruiting procedures with a European male colleague this week. He stated that the way he recruited at one location was to line up the female applicants, then hire all the ones with the largest breasts. My sister is

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-58751726181872771972011-09-25T16:43:00.000+03:002011-09-25T16:43:08.628+03:00

A reader has asked me to post this.  GLADLY.  It is about someone created tour packages with reasonable prices and reasonable terms and conditions (like reasonable numbers of minimums).  Good on ya.  Now, for the love of God, will someone please publish chalet and farm rentals in English with English speaking agents? "Are you fed up with the shopping malls and the same restaurants? Do you

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And heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere we go, folks.... When you receive an Embassy Notification about demonstrations - It will either be because people are demonstrating against corruption; or because of the Bidun issue (which is yet another form of corruption)... New York Times - Corruption Inquiry Rocks Kuwait http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/22/world/middleeast/corruption-inquiry-rocks-kuwait.html?_r=

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I got a nice note from a reader who said, “I was wondering if you would check out my husbands music on http://www.gheraibah.com/.  It's free to download to the general public, and the music is like nothing any other Kuwaiti has done before... it was his project for his masters degree in composition...  Just wanted to share the love.” I really like it when I receive this type of mail, so I am

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Hmm... interesting choice of titles in the Arab Timesand Kuwait Times today.  The anti-corruption demonstration held downtown was termed a "rally" whereas the demonstration for Bidun rights was deemed a "demonstration." Arab Times: "KUWAIT CITY, Sept 21: Thousands of Kuwaiti protesters called on Wednesday for the resignation of the prime minister and the government over an alleged corruption

Desert Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10654214615877870670noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375697.post-21929463751701314882011-09-21T17:02:00.002+03:002012-01-19T15:30:50.994+03:00

Thanks to the "Emergency" notice to US Citizens (most likely) from (new) wardens at the Embassy, I'm now aware of the demonstrations and where they are. Thanks youse guys. "An anti-corruption demonstration is planned for the early evening hours at Determination Square on Wednesday, September 21 in downtown Kuwait City."  (By the by, in the spirit of "freedom":  Did you know that Determination

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Don't get me these.  I don't like them. I can think of other things I need for $2445 (KD674).  Yup.  But hey, if you are going to buy these shoes from the needless markup site, you can dontate money to disaster relief at the same time and feel less guilty about your purchase!  Yippee. 

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I finally got up the nerve to drink the Sweat last night.  It has kind of a grapefruity taste, but not as good as Fresca used to be.  It wasn't really bubbly either, so you couldn't mix it well with anything.  Sweat is kind of a non-drink.  They say that Sweat is good for athletes, but it seems to lack the substance. ... Incase you were wondering.

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Sunday, September 4, 2005, the country of Kuwait pledged US$500 million in oil products and other aid to United States Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. It is the single largest donation given to help the victims of hurricane Katrina.  Energy Minister Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahd al-Sabah explained, "The humanitarian aid is oil products that the devastated (U.S.) states need in these circumstances, plus

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I can't even tell you how disturbing it is for me to see these articles/photos in the paper.  Arab Times Over 4,000 bottles seized as liquor peddling gang nabbed KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18: Securitymen arrested a five-member gang for smuggling and trading in liquor with 4,248 bottles worth around KD 200,000 in their possession...." Crap.  Another price hike.  What is the normal price (in the US)

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