Category: Journal
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Must resist nice free food
One of the hardest things about being on a diet, is when there is delicious food available free of charge. Like these delicious croissants in the Mandarin hotel this morning. I’ve munched on these delicious pastries many times before while waiting for guests. But today… no free pastries for me. I have to resist. I’m…
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Warrior Fit Day 1
I’m just back from the gym. Yes, you heard right, a gym! Last week I completely buggered my knee, and so presently walking is restricted to paying work only. But I had just got into the habit of working out in the mornings. Well, if you can call walking working out. So I turned to…
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‘The 5am Club’ a book I highly recommend
Using the simply awesome ‘Libby’ APP which is completely free. Linked to my local public lending library, which in my case is ‘Qatar National Library’. I’m listening completely free of charge to an audiobook by Robin Sharma. Although I’m only 27% through, I already feel confident enough to recommend it to you. Buy it, borrow…
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Scooters – My Preferred Ride Home
Scooters! I’m absolutely loving them at the moment. I think I’ve turned into a scootie. Yeah, I just made that word up. It costs me just over 2 riyals to go from my Metro station at Legtafiya, to my home in Zig Zag towers. I just walk out of the station, walk up to a…
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Bye bye Kindle
I ordered my Kobo Libra Colour today. So I’m sat in Hamad International Airport reading my trusty Kindle, knowing that in just a few days time, this old workhorse will be retiring. And I will be enjoying a massive upgrade to what is regarded by most as the ultimate ebook reader available today. And in…
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Knee Problems Again!
After 2 months of walking 6km a day, my knee has suddenly decided to ruin my daily ritual. I’m so angry right now. I have had issues with my knee since being a teenager. However I needed to get those daily paces up to contribute to my recent fitness drive. I thought I had got…
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Al Aker Cuisine Business Lunch
Today I went for a great value business lunch at Al Aker Cuisine in Lagoona Mall. It’s just 25 Riyals for a proper meal including main, sweet and a bottle of water. You can choose from a Rice Combo, Vegetarian Combo or a Wrap Combo. QR 25 is the same amount of money you would…