Coming of age... better late than never!

They say the first sentence is the most difficult, I can certainly vouch for that having been sat here for the last 30 minutes pondering over how to begin my maiden blog. And just as I complete that infamous sentence my Filipino  waiter has just secured himself an early nomination for 'Waiter of the year 2011' as he wandered over with a bottle of chilled still water asked me if I wish him to serve it before getting down on one knee opening the bottle of Aquafina in one effortless twist (after checking the glass was utterly spotless) and pouring it like a bottle of vintage, after which he presented the 3/4 full glass with a smile to match his perfect groomed hair! And upon my recognition of his level of courtesy I responded with a subtle and somewhat sheepish 'thank you' knowing full well that this individual is not one to be brushed off with a mere 10 dirham's. So what followed had me sweating a little thinking, bugger this innocent trip to the local cafe/restaurant to watch the football, which mind you will be airing at a ludicrous 1am! is going to hurt my POOR little pocket far more than I had hoped. His reciprocation caught me completely off guard with a response of such humility never before experienced by myself 'it is a pleasure to serve you sir...' and he was gone, now the only thing that can ease the pain of the bill will be a comprehensive victory for Barca. I live in hope.

So getting back to the matter at hand and the purpose of this blog. Destiny has played its hand over recent months in quite a dramatic way. Only 2 months ago had I been told that I would be working in Dubai I would have found it hard to believe, but here I am a little reluctantly (some will say that is an understatement :-) in what many see as the new land of opportunity with a job, a studio apartment and my very own pickup truck. Not bad considering I was the serial occupant of my little sisters Renault Clio for as long as my memory serves me without a REAL job and living under the ever so comfortable roof of my parents. I should at this point offer much thanks to the individual who I will refer to simply as 'Uncley. Oh! The waiter has returned just as I move tables to get a power supply, hastily wiping the table before I take occupancy, i'm not sure whether to be impressed or disappointed, I guess I better order some food now as well :-( I really should stop getting side tracked by his impeccable service, but it draws my mind back to an article I read recently by a very successful businesswomen who stated that the real difference between successful people and those who endlessly pursue success with little luck is quite simple, hard work. The fact she says is that most people don't actually work that hard which coming to think of it is very true, of course there are other factors which are essential, but really and truly if there is one single key factor it is hard work which my waiter, and I say with pride now has displayed ironically with quite little effort.

Right, refueled from my Ceaser salad where was I... ah yes Dubai, Dubby Do, Dubizzle or whatever else you wish to call it, this place is somewhat of a wonder a success in the Middle East? That in itself some struggle to comprehend, a multicultural melting pot amongst the backward insolent Arabs? A thriving society seemingly full of optimism and excitement even despite the much documented economic debacle? Though I guess the gazillion barrels of oil down the road in Abu Dhabi silenced the scaremongers, temporarily at least. Oh, here he comes again gliding over to me all 5ft 2" of him this time tempting me with freshly cut fruit salad, this time I have a game plan declining his immediate advances but saying that I may have some a little later, not wanting to disapoint him with an out and out NO!

Looks as though my blog was taking a somewhat political turn so lets avoid that for today and conclude my first ever post with a taste of whats to come and an explanation of the purpose behind my efforts. Quite simple really, like many people I find myself thinking a lot, which many of my close acquittance's will say that I should avoid at all cost. Nevertheless, I am a free spirit even more so now that I am independent of all constraints and may speak my mind freely and openly on any topic I wish, which is exactly what I intend to do for the reading pleasure of the masses that await my literary masterpieces ;-) Right the football has begun so I can stop wasting time with you common folk, until next time may you be well and live happily :-)

p.s. Next time round I will let you into the reasoning behind the title of my blog its deeper than you may think.

xx