Obligatory Re-Cap Part II

So as you already know I disappeared from the face of the earth (blogosphere) for nearly 7-8 months...and yeah, I really don't have a good reason for my absence.  But anyway, here is where we left off on my previous re-cap:

I got hitched.

Then we gallivanted through France & Corsica on our honeymoon:

We spent a few lazy weekends hanging & camping out with friends at our favorite "secret" beach here in Qatar:

We traveled to Jordan for Christmas & visited Petra which is very high on my list of "most awesome old places on earth":

 Yup, that is the husband who climbed on top of the ruins...

 We stayed at the Six Senses & it was one of the most awesome hotels ever...that waterfall is actually a hot spring.

And that brings us up to speed on re-cap part I.  Now if you are still with me...on to part II.

In January the "Moms" came out to visit to celebrate the Husband's birthday & we showed them around Qatar (or actually they showed us around Qatar since they had done more stuff in a week than we had in over a year of living here!) & Dubai:

 HI MOM!

Ginor showed us how to properly ride a camel.

Next, we had an epic ski adventure in the French Alps, Three Valleys (a trip that deserves its own post at some future point in time):

Suddenly, it was April & off we went to celebrate my birthday in Istanbul, Turkey.  (Where, by the way, I bought the most excellent Prada birthday handbag from the Grand Bazaar) Again, another trip that deserves a full post (now only if I could stop being so lazy...).

And that brings us up to my latest adventure....backpacking with Martinez in the South-East Asian country of Laos!  (Just wait for the videos - two words - landslides & monks. Yes!)

This trip was amaze-balls.  I want to go back and explore more of Asia...like NOW.

Well, so now you guy all know where I have been hiding.  But, don't be fooled by all the cool pictures, we spend the vast majority of our time doing something less than cool (literally)...it's called work... in 120 degree heat.  And yes, we have been having quite a laugh about all the "heatwave" news in the US because we consider 100 to be a nice day!

Hsbnd

KP, 2:02 PM:
u going biking tonight?

Husband, 2:02 PM:
don't know
he didn't text me back yet

KP, 2:03 PM:
bmr
i am going to watch TB with JB tnght

Husband, 2:03 PM:
y i knw its bmr
cl
lts tp wth n vwls
it wll b fn

KP, 2:04 PM:
awsm

Typical

Such an awesome face.  Just another typical evening for us during the summertime...since it is 115 degrees out & 80% humidity... Not hot or anything.

Another Reason Why my Dad is Awesome

Today I received an e-mail from Dad (aka Bob-o).  I clicked on the hyperlink and discovered, yet again, that my Dad is a source of non-stop awesomeness & entertainment:

 PIRATE THEMED HOME MOVIE THEATER!!!!

 Captain's wheel - check

Boom/Mast - check

 Johny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow - Double check

Well appointed bar - SOLD.

(Images courtesy of Elite Home Theater Seating)

Thanks Dad!! Can't wait for my new home movie theater!  So, when do you think you can fly out here to Qatar and install it in the man-cave???

Super Purple Smoothie

It is like a cartoon character in a glass:

contains: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pineapple, soy milk & flaxseed.

How to eat vegetables for breakfast....

..while simultaneously matching your interior decor.  http://annies-eats.net/2011/05/02/green-monster-smoothies/

small victories

JB 5:31 PM:
i want to wash my face, put on sweatpants & one slipper, drink some chocolate milk & sleep for like, 12 hours

KP 5:31 PM:
cholate milke is aweomes

JB 5:32 PM:
so true

KP 5:32 PM:
hahah - i didn't spell a single word in that sentence correct

JB 5:32 PM:
that's not true
you spelled "is" properly
small victories, KP. small victories

Weekend

tapas.  sangria.  friends.  vida esta buena.

American Goods - Alternatively Titled - Long Live The Frosty

This is what happens when you work 12 hours a day in the Construction business in the Middle East & someone takes a trip to America:

From:  Thoms, Inc.
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:31 PM
To:  Burgett, LCC
Cc: KP of Thoms, Inc.
Subject: Procurement of American goods

To whom it may concern:


Care of Burgett LLC, please find attached documented evidence of the procurement of American Goods.

Sincerely,

Thoms, Inc.

From: Burgett, LCC
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 7:13 AM
To: Thoms, Inc.
Cc: KP of Thoms, Inc.
Subject: RE: Procurement of American goods

On behalf of Burgett, LLC we express our approval at said procurement activities. The gatepost milestone dates have been accomplished at an earlier date than was scheduled and previously forecast, thusly qualifying Thoms Inc. for the performance incentive, to be further discussed upon return to jobsite and delivery and acceptance of material goods. Notwithstanding the prior Facebook message sent informing Thoms Inc. of a notice of change, Burgett LLC is quite grateful for the assistance of Thoms Inc. On behalf of our shareholders & the Client, Burgett LLC wishes Thoms Inc & all associated parties safe travels, good times, and implores them to enjoy America specifically: mountains, trees, weather below 100 degrees, Dr. Pepper, drivers whose intention is not to murder you with their vehicles, traffic laws, women in shorts & revealing clothing, people walking dogs, bacon, sausage, ham, absence of men in thobes, bars, dogs, dogs in bars, alcohol in restaurants, alcohol in grocery stores, liquor stores, and a democratically-elected government. And Wendy's - Long live the Frosty.

Dear Society - Here are Some Cliff Notes For You

1. It is NEVER acceptable to ask a woman if she is pregnant, unless the following is true:

• You are her husband and/or "partner" and you might have had an "accident" - and even then, fair warning: tread lightly.
• Your best friend unexpectedly stops agreeing to celebrate your friendship with adult libations when you get together (because obviously the only reason she would stop is if she was pregnant)
• You are a doctor/gyno and it is literally your job to ask the question

2.  It is NOT appropriate to tell a woman she has put on weight nor ask a woman if she has put on weight- even if she has clearly been having a love affair with deep fried chicken & chocolate bars and has put on 100 pounds...it is not acceptable AND there is no exception to this rule.

3. It is however, very encouraged to tell a woman that she looks like she has lost weight.

4.  It is not OK to ask a woman if she is on her period or make a smart comment about it being "her time of the month," excluding the following exceptions:

• You are her husband and/or "partner" and you want to get it on.   But at the same time it is NOT acceptable if you are asking because she is being "moody" or a "bitch" - in that case the only person you will be getting it on with is yourself
• Again, you are a doctor/gyno

5. It is also not acceptable to ask a married woman why she does not have kids

• nor follow up with telling her that she needs to hurry up and start popping out babies ASAP
• nor ask her how old she is

6. DO NOT ASK A WOMAN HOW OLD SHE IS

• note to the reader: notice the use of the word WOMAN...not girl - and if you can't tell the difference, well then you have got much bigger problems.

7. All of the above rules should be adhered to, especially in the work environment & when directing it to a female colleague or business associate that you only know on a professional basis.

• Furthermore, asking or saying any of the above at 7am, in 110 degree heat, on a construction site in the Middle East is HIGHLY DISCOURAGED - and you will have to suffer the consequences.

Kind Regards,

KP

P.S. - My job is awesome (cliff note to the cliff notes - this last comment was sarcastic)