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Behind the scene’s of a bloggers life - you sit and wait for quite a while for the right moment to capture, secretly hoping there is someone standing behind who will capture that same moment with you in it! ❤️ . . That’s me patiently waiting for the sunset! And behind the camera is Ahmed hoping sunset happens quickly so we can get the hell back down! 😂 . . You can view the stories of my #ValentinesDay surprise for Ahmed in the ‘highlights’ section ... ❤️ . . #valentinesday #sunset #sand #desert #photography #rasalkhaimah #trees #sky #travel #surprise #dubaiblogger #photooftheday #instamood

As I sit back and recall all those long journeys I have been on, I find myself pleasantly distracted. Australia is probably the longest flight I have ever taken (16 hours) and Karachi the shortest (1.5 hours from Dubai). Though all the wonderful destinations make the travel worth it in the end, it isn’t quite a smooth journey if you’re a nervous flyer like myself. Here are a few thoughts you might be able to relate to if you don’t enjoy flying either! . . 🌎You suddenly recall all those movies you’ve watched about plane crashes. (Watching them always seems like a much better idea when you’re on the ground!) . . 🌎The initial announcement from the captain means everything. If he sounds chirpy then you immediately relax a little. (If he sounds tired then I’m convinced he will fall asleep .. great!)… . . 🌎The minute the plane takes off you feel like kicking yourself for not deciding to swim across oceans to reach your destination instead. (Never mind it’ll take me a lifetime to reach there! Also that I can’t swim..) . . 🌎You try your best to stay distracted during the safety demonstrations but are always watching from the corner of your eye (I just wanna cry when they talk about the life jackets) … . . 🌎Eyes pop open the minute the ‘fasten your seat belts’ sign is switched on. Mouth drops open too if cabin crew are requested to be seated. (Do you really expect me to say something at this point? I’m shit scared!) .. . . 🌎How everyone else seems to be enjoying movies yet you’re the only one staring at the map to check ‘Time left to reach destination.’ (My geography improves immensely each time I fly..) . . 🌎When you start to hear weird noises and are convinced you’re the only one who heard it. Turns out it is only the orchestra of snoring going on in the background by fellow passengers. (phewww! Now I wish they keep on sleeping for my peace of mind ..) . . 🌎 When you don’t see cabin crew around for a little while and convince yourself something’s wrong. (Come back! I need to see the red lipped million dollar smile!) . . The list is endless but this’ll do for now. What kind of a flyer are you? . . #sky #clouds #nature #photography #travel #nervousflyer

While I do tend to appreciate all the good things in life, some days are just less positive than others. Today seems to be one of those days and therefore the perfect time to write about things that make me cringe! Let the rant begin … . . When you’ve just settled for a healthy salad, and see someone taking a bite into a big fat juicy burger! *Kill me right now* . When the car in front is not really following the rules of the road, and the general assumption is ‘must be a female driver’ *Major eye roll* . Getting all comfy on the couch with a nice cup of tea and then realising you forgot to add sugar! *Why,Why,Why!!* . When you’re done washing the dishes, only to walk into a room and discover someone left a plate behind *Deadly stare at the person responsible* . The unnecessary shortcut words such as ‘K’ instead of ‘ok’ *Oh Oh!* . The microwave reminder beeping every few seconds until you take out whatever is in there! *Aaaaarghhh! I heard you the first time!* . When you’ve laughed at someone’s joke and they feel obliged to repeat it over and over again! *hahaha … boohoohoo* . People who badmouth others behind their back and then act as bff’s when together *I mean seriously?* . All those TV ads with women beaming while cooking or kneading dough … *I have yet to smile while doing either* . When given a map to follow directions …period! *I’m better off walking with my eyes closed* . I guess we are all human and allowed to cringe once in a while … Rant over! I know I will feel ridiculous when I read this on a good day. Join me by telling me about the things that make you cringe? . . #rant #instamood #mood #cringe #badday #dubaiblogger #instagram #photooftheday #badmood #funny #instadaily

Being the youngest in my fam, I am an absolute spoilt brat who got whatever I wanted and loved playing the ‘baby sister’ trump card whenever necessary. While I share a very strong bond with all my sisters, there’s always one who you have that extra special rapport with. For me, it is my sister who is a year older to me. We are known as the ‘Tom and Jerry’ of the family (in case you’re wondering she is Tom while I’m Jerry). So today’s post is dedicated to her as my way of saying ‘thank you’ for putting up with me. Surely you’ll wanna give me a tight slap and award her a medal once I’ve walked you down the sister lane today… You can find the link to the post in my bio. #LetsSpillTheBeans . . Ps: that’s me doing the titanic pose just for her in Switzerland! Don’t ask me why! 😅 . . What is your relationship like with your siblings? 🙂 . . #sisters #siblings #sky #mountains #nature #photography #photooftheday #picoftheday #instamood #travel #photography #nofilter #switzerland #love #scenic #instagram

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