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• In photos: Sebastian Vettel and the 2010 Grand Prix

  Posted at 8:18 pm by witsandnuts, on November 20, 2010

  
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  Our weeklong break (due to Eid al-Adha) is concluding in few hours. I am glad that I decided not to travel outside the UAE and tried a combination of staycation + never tried stuff. Productivity and leisure rolled into one. I am happy, too, that I gave Abu Dhabi Grand Prix a go last minute and that the tickets “found me” just in time even if it was impossible to source out that hour. Watching a race up close was a new experience. At first, the engine’s roaring was so deafening, despite the ear protection provided to us upon entry to the designated grandstands. It was a thrilling experience. Congratulations to Sebastian Vettel, the youngest Formula One champion.

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• Kanye West after-race concert in Abu Dhabi

  Posted at 6:01 am by witsandnuts, on November 13, 2010

  

  I am one of those who think that the line-up of performers at the after-race concerts plays a vital role to the marketability of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Last night, the three-day concert kicked off with the priceless performance from Kanye West. Since I have not reached that fanatic level yet, I had to prep up by putting up a playlist of songs from his different albums which I devoured few days before the concert. While he is really good as a performer as publicly known, watching and hearing him up close and personal was another thing. He is much, much better when performing live.

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• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2010

  Posted at 10:58 pm by witsandnuts, on November 10, 2010

  

  The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tickets were sold out last night. And I almost lost my chance.

  It was not that I wanted to learn my lesson the hard way. But it really took me so long to decide if I should buy the tickets or not because months ago I anticipated that I might be traveling outside the UAE by next week’s long break. (Yes, we have a week off due to Islam’s Eid al-Adha, i.e. Festival of Sacrifice.) Also, I hesitated if Linkin Park will indeed be one of the performers at the after-race concerts. While their attendance as well as of Kanye West, Prince and others has long been confirmed by the organizers, I still reserved my doubt until its chance of happening was probable. Why? Because much more than the race, I am interested about the after-race concerts happening on the 12th, 13th and 14th of November. Yes, there goes my personal main triggers. And here’s the catch, only those who are holding the F1 race tickets will be allowed entry to the concerts. And the search is over, much thanks to those (you know who you are!) who helped us get the tickets last minute.

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  Marhaba! That's "hello" in Arabic. I am an expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). I started writing about my adventures and misadventures few months before arriving here at winter of 2008. I have 2 cats and a dog who live harmoniously together. I am also surrounded by kindhearted, crazy, funny and indescribable humans! I was a dormant blogger for almost 3 years because of countless reasonable justifications like watching football, postgraduate studies, sleeping, traveling, caring for the world, and more! :) I am just so happy that I am back! It is never too late to catch up with the people and things we really care about. Feel free to look around.

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  Have tried riding the LRT & MRT again after several years. 🚊 This coffee shop right after Vito Cruz station/ near DLSU is so pretty and refreshing because it is home to many cheerful and charming students studying there for a few hours during their break or before going home. #coffeeproject #trainride #ceilingdesign #ceilingart

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  “If he keeps his feet on the ground and his dreams in the air, then, who knows how far he can go. This could be the next big thing... Kylian Mbappe.” @k.mbappe29 This 19-year old football genius donated his 2018 World Cup earnings, as well as bonuses, to a charity (Premiers de Cordee) because he believes that he should not be paid to play for the national team. He also opted to remain with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) despite courtship from other big groups. #fifayoungplayeraward #humility #loyaltyisroyalty👑 #fifaworldcup

  Probably the most active corner at Citywalk Dubai. The scores keep changing. 😂 When we were driving away, we caught some guys changing France’s score to zero that we screamed at them. 🙈 Can’t wait to scream (err, watch) at 7pm (UAE time) for the final match! #football #francevscroatia @fifaworldcup #footballaction

  One of my fave ‘heavy duty’ work bags because it can be decently deceiving, is pretty and lightweight. Particularly my kind of bag nowadays where it seems like I’m going to a picnic 😂 I won’t have time for a proper lunch today (most of the time). So, I brought with me 3 bananas, 1 Ding Dong mix, 2 Iced Gem biscuits (bring back gradeschool memories!) and more. Other stuff in this girl scout bag: small bag organizer with the lady’s necessities, make up kit (I usually do my make up in the car during summer months), umbrella (summer, don’t judge), keys/cardholders, 2 phones, airpods, eyeglasses and more.

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