November was a lot of firsts: first time assistant directing a play, first time at an actual showjumping horse show, first time going back to Dubai after leaving in 2016, and first time having a sip of champagne (on the plane!)
Champagne on the plane
My family surprised me with a trip to Dubai during American thanksgiving weekend for my birthday. I was elated. A weekend on the beach was something that I hadn't enjoyed since I lived there! We were slightly isolated from the busy city on the edge of the Palm on the Rixos resort, the only all-inclusive resort in Dubai.
This meant unlimited buffets, drinks (virgin still for me, as the drinking age is 21 in Dubai), fantastic free workout classes, pools and a spa to enjoy. To fully enjoy the weekend ahead, I made sure to cram schoolwork the week before and on the plane to make sure that I was completely stress free during the trip. Between my TOK essay and history reading, the Emirates staff (somehow) became aware that it was my birthday, and brought me a beautiful gluten free cake, and glass of Dom Pérignon champagne. By far the best economy class experience ever!
Always munching...
Our Single Excursion
I met up with my best friend for brunch at the Common Grounds Café and "Charlie's Angels 2" at the VOX cinemas (I am notorious in our friend group for choosing trashy chic-flicks to watch at the cinemas!).
The resort had been extremely accommodating of my gluten free needs, so I was very surprised when the place we went for brunch was not so friendly. Although the menu conveniently marked GF items, I was less than impressed with a set of slightly greasy and salmon sashimi tacos doused in mayo and avocado (which I love, but the texture combo was a bit much). However, my sister's eggs benny looked incredible, and I had a glass of their kombucha which did not disappoint! The meals at Common Grounds were pricey and medium-sized, and if I were to go again I would recommend either a breakfast or salad meal. Back to reality!
I was definitely not looking forward to leaving Dubai. The amount of memories that came back from childhood were almost overwhelming. I would give anything to be a kid again but I guess I'll say the same about being a 18 when I'm older... living through a pandemic teaches you to appreciate every moment and experience.
Even though everything that is good about life, is still here. The sun still sets and rises.
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