The Adventures of Alrac Tabb (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/1558183-The-Adventures-of-Alrac-Tabb I did some research before I adopted my kittens. They're my first ever cats, and my first pet without the guiding hand of a parent, so I wanted to do it right and be thoroughly informed before I took on such a responsibility. I read that a cat will be fully grown at 12 months old. Well, my kittens are now just over two months o...[Read Full Post] Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:50:17 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/658745 Five more British servicemen lost their lives in Afghanistan yesterday, bringing the total number of deaths in the Afghanistan war to 184. Despite this the Chief of Defense claims that the forces are still making progress in the region. Progress? Forgive me, but I must have a very different idea of progress than they do. Pro...[Read Full Post] Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:31:18 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/658615 Yesterday I was scanning several news sites in an attempt to keep up to speed with the outside world and not live completely cocooned in my own bubble of an existence. There were several interesting articles, not least of which was a report about the murder of two midget wrestlers who were drugged by the two prostitutes they were &#...[Read Full Post] Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:42:27 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/657803 Ominous and black the surprising smoke wound its way heavenward. It shimmered in the heat of the morning and wove itself, in a hypnotic dance, through the molecules of sweaty humidity. Bizarre it seemed, no reason for its presence. Confusion, worry, thoughts of terrorists and road side bombs dash through my mind, all the way across...[Read Full Post] Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:01:53 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/657202 Ok, so we all know what Facebook is. Well, I'm going to assume you all do because there have been several blogs recently about the site. Not to mention the fact that every one on the planet, with the possible exception of the goat herders stranded in outer Mongolia with no internet, no TV and no radio, has heard of Facebook and...[Read Full Post] Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:11:31 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/655947 I finally brought the kittens home guys! I was a bit nervous about helping them to settle in. I've not had cats before, and bringing a baby to your home and separating them from their mother is a very stressful time for them. I needn't have worried. As Arabic speakers would say, Mafi Mushkala; or 'no problem'...[Read Full Post] Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:16:41 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/655817 As I have mentioned in a previous blog, I am not very good at sports. In actual fact, I stink at sports. Part of the reason is the sheer lack of coordination and physical fitness. In terms of physical attributes, I've never really had what it takes to be a sportsperson of any kind. I'm equally lacking in the ambition, drive...[Read Full Post] Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:06:44 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/655515 I get my first ever puddy tats tomorrow night folks! Not really a blog worthy topic I know, but I'm so excited that I can't think of anything else to blog about! I've never had a cat before. Growing up we would have dogs and rabbits and the occasional hampster. My mom said it was because she didn't like cats, bu...[Read Full Post] Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:55:04 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/655401 I blogged yesterday about some of the newest friends I have made who have enriched my life in a way I could not have imagined. That got me thinking; thinking about the friends that have been enriching my life for years. I'm lucky enough to have known some remarkable people who I have made deep and lasting connections with, but ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:28:45 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/654887 I stepped off the plane in Saudi Arabia at around 10.00am on the 28th of January this year and was very lucky in all aspects of my arrival. I have heard horror stories of people, women especially, being stranded at Dammam airport because the expeditor had failed to show up for around 12 hours. Women can't leave the airport witho...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:42:31 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/654748 I mentioned in yesterday's blog that in one of my clearer moments over the weekend I was hint with a spark of inspiration and came up with an idea for a short story. I'm actually not convinced it will be all that short to be honest and that's putting me off working on it as I already have a novel on the go; and to be ho...[Read Full Post] Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:42:31 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/654566 Ok, before you all die of shock at me actually posting a blog after so long let me explain my absence. It all began on the 8th as I sat and tried to think of a blog topic. Nothing. I was completely dry creatively. Maybe it was becasue I was loosing fluids via sweat and all my creative juices were going with the salty perspiratio...[Read Full Post] Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:46:06 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/654420 There are a lot of things out here in Saudi Arabia that are very hard, or even impossible, to do as a woman. Aside from the obvious, not being able to drive, there are many hurdles that I have to cross daily. First I have to cover up. Now, I have mentioned the abaya to you all before, and as I have said previously, I have no re...[Read Full Post] Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:36:54 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/653524 I don't really know what to blog about today and I'm not entirely sure I have the time to if I am honest. It's really strange here in my job as my workload is incredibly sporadic. I can go for weeks on end where I get nothing new and I can focus on the long term projects like the style guide that I am working on for this...[Read Full Post] Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:12:38 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/653400 So, Ger did it. He murdered Herr Bevore. And he looks so innocent! Gee. I. Joe found out that the German officer was his father and blew him up with a booby trapped Bratwurst! Interestingly though, only three people guessed it was him; the majority of the other participants thought it was me what dunnit! Maybe I don't look ...[Read Full Post] Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:43:52 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/653279 Tonight's the night, Murder Mystery night! I'm pretty excited really. You may remember Ger and talking about the lack of commitment from the theatre group we were part of. We were due to put on a murder mystery as a dinner theatre performance this evening, but thanks to several members of the group spending too many rehears...[Read Full Post] Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:10:25 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/653155 I have some terrible, horrific, soul destroying news for you folks. Now I don't want to scare you unduly and I don't want to cause anyone any injuries so you should sit down and brace yourselves. Are you ready? Our wages are late! Ba Ba Baaaaaaaa! Terrifying isn't it? I should throw myself out of the nearest w...[Read Full Post] Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:50:22 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/652887 It was reported on several global news sites yesterday that a man was crucified in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He wasn't hung on a cross like Jesus until he died, that's not what's meant by crucifixion out here. He was beheaded, his head was sewn back on, and the he was hung, on public display, from a pole (or a tree, the art...[Read Full Post] Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:31:01 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/652543 What are you afraid of folks? I don't have many phobia's. I'm not afraid of small spaces, I have no problem with heights and I don't feel naseous at the sight of blood. The only "traditonal" phobia I can say I subscribe to is the fear of spiders; well anything with six or more legs really. I mean come on ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 31 May 2009 06:18:22 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/652424 There really is no place like home is there? Yesterday was lovely. The Penguin and I just spent the day in his apartment chilling out, watching movies and eating junk food. I felt so at home and comfortable. After a really busy week and a packed Thursday of socialising it was exactly what the doctor ordered. And then I had t...[Read Full Post] Sat, 30 May 2009 13:58:09 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/652348