Job!!!

Hey All,

Just a quick post on the new job. Well, its incredible. Just what I wanted, a Management job overseeing many hospitals in Dubai/Abu Dhabi. This includes the overall operation of the food service departments, menu analysis, many site visits (very hands on), and making changes. Its unreal, and a lot of responsibility. I cannot wait to see what this has to bring me in the future. My colleagues are from all over the world. Seems to be a lot of Aussie's though, which are always fun. Overall, I love the company, its overall goals, and the confidence they have in me to make change. The one benefit about working for a food company is yup... FREE LUNCH! haha ;)

Now, I just need one more thing.... VISITORS? COMEON folks!! I miss you and love you all!!!!

Regards,

Your Desert Gal,

Allie

3 year Anniversary Continued

Outside the hotel. Notice the nice cars. Thats VIP parking. hha I forgot to mention that you cannot go into see the hotel if you do not have a reservation.
Our celebratory Cigar!!
Chad's turn with the cigar... By the way, he is growing the mustache for "Movember" A fundraiser for prostate cancer, and overall mens health. Lets just say, we both cant wait for December. haha
Looking up at the fountain.

The Burj Al Arab up close and personal. Driving away in the Cab from a wonderful evening! Thank you Chad!

Burj Al Arab (the most luxurious hotel in the world)

It was Chad and my 3 year Anniversary and yes, he takes me to the Burj Al Arab. What a surprise. This hotel is so breath taking, and it is "A sight for sore eyes" asChad would say. I hope my pictures let you see and feel what we did on that night. To many more Chad! =)The front of the hotel lobby. WOW! eh? (My coworkers also ensure to point out when the one Canadian in the office says "eh" . Who knew I'd be working with mostly Aussies, Brits, and Americians!)
Front lobby Ctd.
Front lobby, and creative ceiling. Tres cool.
So, the story is, when we arrive there was a card on the table saying "Happy Anniversary". Chad and I thought that was a really nice touch, and we would remember that for our future business. haha BUT theres more. After we pay, the waitor comes out and says "This is a gift to you from our Management staff." And presents us with a full CHOCOLATE CAKE that says "Happy Anniversary". Unreal. Un-freakin-real. ahaha
While we are having dinner, and looking out on the water, all of a sudden we hear a loud bang! Well, it was fireworks. The hotel has fireworks nightly. Can you believe this?

Sassan's (Chad's Boss) Wedding!

The bride and groom cutting the cake!! Not just with any knife, with an arabic sword. Cuts threw anything.
Guests taking pictures with the happy couple. Can I just say, I love the dress, and it suits her well. What a beauty!
During the wedding, everytable was given a confetti "popper" . Needless to say, confetti was everywhere, on everyone, and no one cared. Loads of fun!
The gang!! We had the coolest table at the wedding. ahah Except for that of the bride and groom of course.
Chad standing in the reception area before the party.


To sum up my first Arabic wedding (and hopefully not the last)... AMAZING!! So much fun, so much culture, and such wonderful people. The food was great. A huge buffet, with my favourite dessert...Om Ali... Its like a warmed up cinnamon pudding. And the creme brulee? Lets just say I went back for seconds. hahah Anyways, it was a great time had by all!