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As kids, we always exchanged friendship bands. But as adults, it seems to be this Almond Raspberry Crumb cake! 😂 . . Have lost count of the number of times I’ve baked this and will no doubt continue to as the emotional ‘hawww you made it for her but not for meeeee’ messages continue! 😅 . . Also wanted to say a big THANK YOU for all the love on the baking stories! They literally give me a sugar rush without even eating any dessert! What a healthy combo! 😁🙏 . . Which is your favourite dessert? . . #baking #cake #dessert #recipes #food #foodblogger #dessertblogger #sweettooth #almondraspberrycrumbcake #foodpics #dessertpics #hungry #bake #letsbake #dubaiblogger #foodie #mood #photography #photooftheday #tuesday #friendship #friends #friendshipgoals #dessertgoals #BuzzFeast
Stingray with hands on hips asking me “where have you been?” Truth is I’m petrified of being underwater but look at me act so brave just coz there’s a glass between us! 😅 . . Going to a mall in Dubai doesn’t necessarily mean for shopping. You’ve prolly crossed the Dubai Aquarium from outside many times, but going inside today was a complete different experience! . . Hop on to my ‘Dubai’ section in highlights to see the diverse collection of my window shopping at the mall today! 😍 . . . This is also why no mall in the world will ever be able to match up to Dubai Mall as far as I’m concerned! ❤️ . . Do you enjoy going to malls? . . #travel #dubai #visitdubai #mydubai #thedubaimall #dubaiaquarium #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #mood #adventure #sharks #marinelife #dubailife #shopping #love #dubaiblogger #uaeblogger #dubaiaquariumandunderwaterzoo #dubaimall #sunday
Having lived in the Middle East most of my life, moving to London was indeed a culture shock at first. I soon discovered it was the land of ‘DIY’ and so began my journey from having everything done for me to doing it myself. But it will always hold a special place in my heart as it was my first home after I got married, a place where I met the most amazing people with a great sense of humour, began my journey to becoming fit (as a result of chasing trains), learnt to appreciate the sun (even if it was deceiving at times) and also discovered it is not actually a ‘cell phone’ but rather a ‘mobile phone!’ 😅 . . Ps: I’ve been watching ‘The Apprentice’ and it always makes me miss London like crazy ... thus the nostalgic post! . . Which city holds that special place for you? 😍 . . #travel #wanderlust #london #uk #photography #autumn #photooftheday #picoftheday #mood #adventure #nature #dubaiblogger #ukblogger #outdoors #greenery #nostalgia #home #memories #beautifuldestination #travelblogger #gramoftheday #hydepark #thisislondon #itssolondon
It’s no secret that ‘I ❤️ Dubai’ and take great pride in that! Though the location is such that I’ve frequently got friends & relatives stopping over in transit, I don’t mind that too much as it only gives me a chance to show off all the fantastic attractions the city has to offer. So I thought why not take you on a virtual trip (at least once a week) to my favourite hangouts in Dubai! 😃 . . First stop is ... Madinat Jumeirah! Make sure you tune in to my highlights section where I’ve saved the stories of the quick glimpse around this luxurious resort! Enjoy! 😍 . . #travel #dubai #VisitDubai #dubaiblogger #MyDubai #photography #DubaiVlogs #beautifuldestination #BurjAlArab #MadinatJumeirah #DubaiAttractions #adventure #outdoors #mood #wanderlust #dubaivlogger #igersdubai #dubaipics #dubailife #architecture #luxury #vlog #dubaiblogger #uaeblogger
Is it just me or is the cloud blowing a bubble? 😘 No, not impressed? Then how about ‘A sunset is life’s way of telling you Good job! You survived today, now here’s something pretty!’ 😎 . . Has my imagination left you speechless or will you comment? 😁 . #travel #nature #outdoors #sky #clouds #sea #beautifuldestination #sunset #quotes #adventure #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #mood #uk #dubaiblogger #ukblogger #memories #holiday #travelpics
It’s moments like these that make you realise how stunning the Dubai architecture truly is! ❤️ . . Here are 3 landmarks in one frame .. The Gate at DIFC, Emirates Towers and the Gate Avenue! 😍 . . #VisitDubai #mydubai #dubaiblogger #dubaiarchitecture #dubailife #architecture #gateavenuedifc #stunning #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #landmark #emiratestowers #difc #love #beautifuldestination #igersdubai #dubaipics
Is it just me or does anyone else also think of breakfast before going to sleep? Now I want coffee ... and cake! #CantSleep . . #food #foodie #coffee #breakfast #random #life #mood #coffeelover #cake #dessert #sweet #photography #homebakery #dubaiblogger #foodblogger #eat
I was left stunned this morning when I got a notification saying my overall 'screen time' on the phone was down by 74 percent! Yup, I had decided to take an unplanned social media detox break last week. It wasn’t my first time either as I believe in taking one every few months. Each time it teaches me something new. My observations this week were: . . The days were off to a less stressful start. Limited distraction meant I accomplished more during the day in less time. . . Taking a back seat meant I had that much needed breathing space to judge my own work and help differentiate the necessary from the unnecessary. . . It felt liberating! I wasn’t even aware of how much mindless scrolling I had become accustomed to without even realising it. . . I was now more aware of which bloggers I truly enjoyed, as I went straight to their handles to see what they’d been up to when I did log back in. Quality over quantity any day! . . It was a golden opportunity to connect with ‘real’ life rather than ‘reel’ life. I was living in the moment instead of through a phone screen. . . I guess what’s important is to make a conscious effort to strike a balance between the ‘online’ and ‘offline’ world. If you’ve never done a social media detox before then I strongly urge you to do it. As I once read somewhere, sometimes it is important to disconnect to reconnect. #ThinkAboutIt . . How much time do you spend on social media? #DisconnectToReconnect . . #TemporarilyUnavailable #socialmediadetox #breathe #mentalhealth #relaxation #digitaldetox #addiction #recharged #taketimeout #beyourself #justdoit #nature #travel #photography #switzerland #outdoors #thoughts #mentalhealthawareness #mood #dubaiblogger #bloggers #socialmedia #monday
‘Postscript’ is a sequel to ‘PS. I Love You’ by Cecelia Ahern. Seven years have gone by since Gerry passed away and Holly feels more confident and agrees to speak about Gerry’s death on her sisters podcast and how his letters helped her move on. What she thought was a simple one-off interview turns out to be such a hit with the audience, it leads to the creation of the ‘PS. I Love You’ club. Run by a few terminally ill patients, they all look to Holly to help them do what Gerry did for her and leave behind something meaningful for their loved ones. But now that Holly has finally put the past behind her, will she agree to join the club even if it might mean re-living the grief all over again? That’s what this book is all about, as Holly is given a chance to understand things from a different perspective as she re-visits the past with Gerry, and discovers how much she has grown as a person since he passed away. . . Would I recommend the book? Just like Holly, I too was hesitant on whether I should read this book or not. Grief is something I have experienced closely in the last one year and I wasn’t sure I wanted to read about it and go back to square one again. But I’m so glad that I did as it was a beautiful reminder of how you come out much stronger as a person when you think you’re at your weakest. The book is no doubt emotional yet uplifting at the same time. I quite enjoyed the more mature version of Holly and loved how Gerry still had a strong presence in the book. It’s almost like re-living their love story while saying goodbye at the same time. You might shed a few tears while reading a few chapters but  it will be a proper good cry when you reach the end. So please have those tissues ready. . . Which book are you currently reading?

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