Remi Bandali

Another clip from my childhood.



This is Remi Bandali and if I'm not mistaken, she's married now, 29, and settled in Canada.

Till we meet again,
Sedeso

High & Low

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Low: An uneducated (not even holds a high school diploma) manager's true colors have been revealed. His futile attempts to make me quit have angered me. True, I've always felt that he was behind all those "luxuries" being taken away from me but now I became certain of his intentions. He obviously cannot handle successful, smart women who act superior to him, lol.

As angry, and upset that I was, I decided to leave things for fate and karma to deal with. What goes around, comes around. You just wait and see. I will say, do, plan nothing. But I am positive that in future posts, I will be talking about this issue.

So powers of the earth and the universe, deal with this jackass for me, please!!

High: Went to an art Gallery and enjoyed an Ottoman-style painting exhibition. Very intricate Ottoman robes were painted with Talismans. Socialized and met some interesting, educated people. Thank God the world is still a good place. 

Till we meet again

Sedeso

I can make you thin

I still remember that moment in time, clearly, back in Hans Crescent, as I walked towards the mirror on my way to the loo and thought to myself: My God I'm so fit and hot it's unbelievable. I turned around and checked myself out from all angles. Wow. I felt and looked like a Barbie doll. My near 6-pack and non-existant tummy and the pert behind, was that really me? Thank you Bondiyah for changing many things in me for the better. That's how its meant to be, friends influencing you for the better.

I am currently going through an eating-all-the-time phase because of constant hunger. When I get depressed I always look back to that summer. Well if I could do it at 24 I'm sure I can do it again.

Paul McKenna's I can make you thin did help abit.

Till we meet again,
Sedeso

Sherihan

Born in 1964 to a 'talented' family of poets and musicians, this little girl grew up to respresent everything glamourous in the 80's. A fawazeer legend, who caused millions of arab women to lose weight out of envy of her slender, toned figure as she pranced around like a feather in the glitzy outfits. Nobody but her looked haute in red lipstick.I am a child of the 80's and watching Sherihan at Fu6oor with my family shaped my upbringing. Back then, she was the prettiest of them all. And let's not start talking about her crowning glory, her long, black thick locks.

Till we meet again,
Sedeso

Moza

No nagging in this post just Sheikha Moza Al Misnad. Btw, Moza in Arabic means Banana.

Till we meet again,

Sedeso

Something Blue

Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue

Mother dearest is intending to buy a new property and I am excited at the concept of furnishing it.
1. From http://www.dominomag.com/ , the winner bedroom design for 2007. It is more than Haute!!2. I want a Venetian vanity like this one inside the dressing room

3. Officially my favorite colors for any bedroom

Till we meet again,

Sedeso

PS: The movie PS.. I love you is out, and the first reviews are positive. Let's see.

Change of resolutions

It is only the 3rd week of the new year and I already have altered my priorities. Due to recent inconvenient events, there are different things I hope to achieve in 2008.

Sealing the source of all problems. It Will be tough, excruciatingly tough, but that's the price I have to pay.

Save money.

Travel to Italy with Su.

Save more money.

Buy a property.

Save, save and save.

Till we meet again,
Sedeso

Jan Wishlist

My january wishlist:
1) Valentino Blossom Rose Bag

2) Valentino Evening Gown

3) Valentino Gown

4) Fendi

5) Guiseppe Zannoti's

Till we meet again,

Sedeso

Hermes Kelly

A Kelly on my wishlist.

Till we meet again,
Sedeso

Xiaolu Guo's book

I finished reading a book yesterday and hugged it as nostalgia took over me. I totally identified with the book. A foreign Chinese student, coming from an Eastern background with strong family values, tradition stronger than religion, shame, pride, and studying in London, but experiencing it by falling for a Brit 20 years her senior and going through so much. Finally coming out of the experience a new changed, agreeable, amiable, affable, mature, strong individual with a different perspective of life. I was able to identify with incidents, feelings, foods, places and I feel I've come a long way since then.

Allow me to share the passage that touched me the most:

"....the country where I became an adult, where I grew into a woman, the country where I also got injured, the country where I had my most confused days and my greatest passion and my most brief happiness [Insert FFWD 2009: Bondiyah, why? I never understood it] and my quiet sadness....."

I love this dress and feel like a goddess whever I wear it. It falls nicely on me.

Till we meet soon enough,
Sedeso

Bitchy Men?

Have you noticed that all my posts start with the bad/negative news first and then I add a positive note at the end? Well in this post I'll reverse that and put the better news first.

First the good news. On a bright note, I've been dumbed down because of the people I work and deal with every day. They all speak basic English and I'm having to always use easier alternative words. So from now on, I will concentrate on remembering and using 10 'smart' words each day. And if I happen to be posting that day, I'll jot them down as reminders. Good, Ill add this to my list of resolutions.

And on a bleaker note, I just found out that Sal the ass befriended La Vache when we fell out and she filled his head with so much crap about me.  Sal the ass also bitched so much that it kinda makes sense why some people we knew in common have suddenly stopped talking to me.  I've lost loved ones due to rumours and jealousy talks. I don't get how any man can be this bitchy? And they say gay men and trannies are the bitchy ones? Now this is a humongous misconception about gay men. I've befriended a few and they've been amazing, sensitive, funny people.

Now about La Vache, I can either ignore her or be a bitch back. But, I will never stoop down to that level. And I truly believe, that what goes around comes around, especially now that Justin Timberlake has sung it. I will try to forgive and forget even though it hurts so much remembering the agony they put me through.

Everyone will get what they deserve in the end. So spread some good karma and hopefully it will multiply ten-fold.

God, please let me be triumph in the end, pretty please.  Please let me have the last laugh.

Okay, so time to cheer up with something positive. Hmm, lemme find something from my photo archive.

Next purchase: classic Chanel black quilted flap bag.
Till we meet again,
Sedeso

Swank's dress

I like this dress but I need to work on slightly lifting my booty for it. Love the black dress/gold belt combination.
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I've been feeling that 2008 will be a great year for me. I'm already excited about this exotic place I intend to travel to. I'd love to go for a spa break to Kerala, India. I want to go to markets, ride an elephant, try out yoga and go on the steamboat through Indian jungles (if they still exist). And I also want a few of my girlfriends to be with me. Can't wait till this planning becomes official. Am I influenced much by The Jungle Book?

Till we meet again,
Sedeso

Some Women

Once a woman is in a stable relationship of any form, she has a tendency to become possessive of her other half. When seen out in public, you'll find her either hanging off her man's neck like an orangutan or linking arms and holding on to his dear life just in case any other predator/woman decides she wants him for herself and starts planning how to steal him.

And in public, they're all latching onto their men. See

Wish I was able to snap more candid pics for you.

Sadly enough, I have witnessed many cunning women stealing their friend's men in broad daylight. If you know such a cunning woman, stay away. Chances are she will want your man because the grass is always greener on the other side. Plus, some women are just hungry for any man and have no sense of guilt or morality.

Now: Singing to myself, I am beautiful no matter what they say...

Another resolution I'd like to add to my list for 2008: I've always been the queen of flats, but this year, I will be proud of my height and flaunt it by wearing heels whenever I feel like it.

I leave you with:
Remember the days before cable when TV programs ended at midnight at this came on our screens till morning?

 

Till we meet again,

Sedeso

Frienship vs Romance

Friendship endures longer than romance.

Tried and tested and I agree 1 million %. Looking back, the ones that are left I can count on one hand, and the reason they're still here is that there was no romantic involvement.

Such as Matt.

Matt is adorable. We met in university and lived in the same dorms for a long time. People moved out all the time but we stayed. Sarcasm was our favorite game and every once in a while, we got together on a Friday night, had a takeaway, and watched channel 4. We both eventually moved out but made a point of staying in touch and putting effort to meet up occasionally. No romantic involvement at all besides the initial, second glance and we've been good mates ever since.

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On another note, I must remind myself that the grass is always greener on the other side of the hill. An old hard-working family friend has just been made PA to the CEO. Wow, of course mixed feelings hit me at first and I felt slightly envious but I soon forgot it all and wondered when I'll get promoted myself and what else do I have to do in the meantime.

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My cousin who bagged herself a 'trophy' husband stayed up till 6am, right till the hotel staff asked her courteously to leave the premises for them to clean up. She felt ecstatic and kept on asking her family to leave her alone because this was the "night of her life". I've never known a happier bride.

How hot are these? I don't want to ever take them off.

Till we meet again,

Sedeso

Mi Ciudad Daily 3

My trip is soon coming to an end and I have been having a good time.  

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I was at Gucci and made a fool of myself in front of this hunk. I dropped some shoes off the shelves and blushed like a teenager and this was surprising because I am way past that age and those hormones. Or maybe this is a consequence of my singleton status. 
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I love the fact that I am now able to walk into any restaurant and eat all by myself. I used to shy away at the thought and was always imagining all eyes on me and was too aware of my surroundings. Now, I love it. I sit, order my food, sometimes I have a book and sometimes I don't, I start eating and taste each mouthful and enjoy it. Food (in moderate proportions) has become a luxury in life and I make sure I enjoy it. I've even started making yummy noises with every mouthful. "Have you never eaten before?": my friends ask. " Let me enjoy it", is always my answer.

At Motpeliano cafe enjoying a green salad and the best Penne Arrabiata London has to offer. The spices are just right.

Till we meet again,

Sedeso

Mi Ciudad Daily 2

As you go up the ladder of success and become wealthier, you start losing people around you and trusted ones dwindle into a very few. Most people around you will change either way but there will always be some who will fight and try to stop the close ones from climbing the ladder unless they can go along for the ride.

I remember an incident a few years back when I was getting alot of interest and gifts from a diplomat. An ex-friend of mine wasn't comfortable with all the attention I was getting and used to drop comments like: "Don't forget your friends", " Sharing is caring", or "Next time you get an expensive gift that you don't like hand it over girlfriend" and "So now you're meeting all these diplomats, don't forget to remain sweet, since they could benefit you in the future".

I was too young. I was too naive. I shouldn't have hung around a much older crowd that found it very easy to manipulate my actions and thoughts and mold me into a bitter, hasty, judgemental, stupid person. I'm glad all that is in the past and I've learned my lesson the hard way. And I hope that I do not bump into such trashy people on this vacation.

One main reason behind those changes is $moola$ of course. Money changes people in every way.

Funny note: As I was shopping the sales in Dior, I noticed a pair of shoes I've seen before, but couldn't remember where. Finally, the image came to me of La Vache, walking barefoot in the office, leaving her shoes for display. The same shoes. At first, I thought maybe they were uncomfortable but come one, it's La Vache we're talking about, who wouldn't miss an opportunity to strut her designers. She must lead a very sad existence. God, I am truly grateful that I have such an interesting, full life that doesn't allow me to focus too much on showing off.

Also, I noticed that some of my older friends found it shocking, how I'd strut into designer shops, buy what I want, and leave. Money has become no issue anymore. I mean, I am no longer a student. I work hard and earn well and deserve to treat myself.

Since I've taken all those NLP courses, I feel that my hindsight has gotten better and my instincts have gotten stronger. And I realize that not all my friends are who I thought they were. Their images have slightly become tarnished since the days when I viewed them in the best light. And I will agree with Phoebe that there are very few selfless people and deeds. Even the people I thought I could trust the most turned out to use me somehow and lie to me. I cannot believe I never saw that before.

From my vacation:
1. Getting my nails done at Harrods' Urban Retreat

2. The Perfumery at the Urban Retreat
3. Eating at Area Cafe
4. Laduree has the best macaroons. I had my daily afternoon tea there.
5. Rode the carousel in Leicester Sqr and had fun.
Till we meet again,
Sedeso

Happy New Year 2008

Love is in the air. Truly.

Everywhere I go, there are couples snogging. Maybe it's the cold weather and people trying to keep warm. But I do realize I am deprived of intimacy and affection. I mean I get happier when my colleagues pat me on the back or decide I'm too cute and deserve a hug.
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For new year's eve, me and the girls made many wishes as we were driving to our dinner & dance place. They were all fun ones and included:

-If any of us gets a guy, we'd share him
-We hoped we'd get exotic-looking guys
-We hoped to get a kiss under a mistletoe even though it wasn't x-mas

Well, I guess the universe was listening well and gave us what we wanted.

-We sat next t a 60-year-old Italian guy.
-He kissed us all when the clock struck midnight
-He told us we were HOT, lol.

Not exactly what we had in mind but the universe was listening. So thank you for that and listen more carefully next time.

From our New Year's celebration:
1. The starter, salmon with prawns

2. The main course was good, old style but tasty
3. Heading to join the seniles on the dancefloor

4. The dancefloor

I wrote down my new year's resolutions on the back of my menu and was intending to burn it with the flame from the candle but totally forgot as soon as I heard the cheesy, retro music.

Resolutions for 2008:
1. Become more spiritual
2. Travel somewhere exotic [insert FFWD:You went to Paris]
3. Buy a piano and go back to taking piano classes
4. remain fit and tone up a little bit more
5. Get promoted to a higher grade [insert FFWD:April 2010, you became a grade 10]
6. Read 50 books atleast in 2008
7. Finish 70% of the project by December
8. Become a bigger intellect
9. Pay a deposit for my first property 
10. Make more friends and get friendly with a few 'ennemies'
11. Take private Latin ballroom dance classes 

So what do you hope to achieve in 2008?

Till we meet again,
Sedeso