Monthly Archives: May 2010

Screens and nerds

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Brigitte

I am catching myself glancing at my iPhone and Blackberry more frequently than I would like to. I spend a good chunk of my day in front of screens. My mac laptop at home, Windows powered computer at work, kindle … Continue reading →

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“I am not your mommy”

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Brigitte

If you come from the Middle East region or if you have anything to do with Arabs, you will have noticed the anomaly of interchangeable titles in Arab families. “Say what?” I hear you ask. I will explain. If you … Continue reading →

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The Emirates

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Brigitte

It is quite romantic sounding. “I am going to the Emirates”. I imagine Aladdin saying that. Or it could be a line in a story from the thousand and one nights. Reality is very different. The Emirates are the epitome … Continue reading →

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Heading to the desert

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Brigitte

In three days I leave for my new job in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. I will be in charge of the Liaison office for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). I am going to the … Continue reading →

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