March 2009 Archives

So... it has been almost 5 months that I have been living in the sandbox and I have been suitably rubbish at keeping my blog updated for which I sincerely apologise!

Dubai, although interesting is a very different place compared to the one I used to come on holiday to, however I am lucky that I have a job and live in a lovely villa close to my office.

Robeya, who is a photographer has created a truly wonderful home and I'm very fortunate to be able to share it with her.  I have a lovely room with a balcony and en-suite bathroom.. see photo's below and there is a lovely pool which will be well used in the summer months!  

I have leased a vehicle because to be honest in the current climate who really wants to buy anything!  It's a Mitsubishi Lancer and is more than adequate for my needs.  To be honest, the ONLY requirement was... it had to have AIRCON!!!!

I would like to say a HUGE congratulations to my gorgeous Falguni Patel and her handsome fiance David Wheadon who are now officially engaged!  Dave... you must be so relieved NOT to have to deal with all our prods about when you're going to pop the question ;-)

Also to the O'Rourke "Fushes" who are back in the UK, I hope you both find work contracts soon and that the house sells!

Although I normally spend my weekends having manicures and pedicures, I have been to a couple of brunches, the most recent one with a Lisa whom I met through a friend of mine (although sadly she is heading back to the UK shortly).  However below is a photo of moi with Lisa, Duncan and Darren at the Rotana Brunch, where I managed to get my blackberry stolen (yes, most likely because I drank far too much... okay, yes, I said it). 

Well, that's about it for now!  We're moving into our new offices over the course of this week so I will be flat out with that and will be looking forward to the weekend which will most DEFINITELY involve a massage to soothe away the tension.

It was fantastic seeing all of you that made it to Rachel & Maury's wedding and I hope to see most of you in May which is when I'm hoping to pop back to the UK for a couple of days.

Lots of love

Darryn (Pixie)

I have been sorely remiss in updating my blog and I will be updating it properly with all the news and photo's of what has been happening since December but in the meantime I must tell you all that my Fush got married on Saturday 28 February 2009 and it was a magical day.  I was so honoured to be a part of such a special event.

Below are a few photo's of the happy couple on their wedding day (plus one of the gorgeous Falguni and my mum).

Friends flew out from far and wide to attend (Houston - USA, London - UK, Singapore, Dubai, etc).  There was drinking, dancing, laughing and of course I got a bit choked up at the end of my speech (but then it was my Fush that I was speaking about so it doesn't matter).

We danced and partied till the wee hours.  Sadly I did not last as well as some of the guests did as it was a whirlwind trip for me and I was a bit shattered from all the traveling.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HAPPY COUPLE - RACHEL, MAURICE AND EVELYN!

May you have a lifetime of love, happiness and adventure.

Love

Darryn