You got to “hand” it to KDD

I was already snug in bed, happily getting ready to sleep, when Manal came into my room with a box. In that box were dozens of KDD’s Luly ice creams in all flavors. KDD’s products (Kuwait Danish Dairy) were our favorite during our lovely childhood in Kuwait. Lured with KDD, I got up, and joined Issa to play against Haifa and Manal in a game of Hand. Eating my lovely ice cream, they explained the game to me, as I never played it before. Being the novice, no one paid attention to me. But after a couple of games, Haifa was shouting that I really didn’t know how to play the game. I told her, it doesn’t matter if I did or did not, as long as I’m winning! They did admire one game which I won with the worse cards I could ever have. It was great, as Haifa was cocky at the start of that particular game, having the largest numbers. The only thing that beats winning is spoiling the victory for others. Since my sisters team was very tense, I had fun teasing them mercilessly and provoking them persistently while chit chatting, singing and laughing loudly. They’d win, and I’d cheer for them happily, while telling them to relax. Oh yes, nothing is better than having a very annoyed opponent. We stopped at 5 games each. Not bad for a novice teamed with a righteous man who can’t cheat!


I’m supposed to read books to power me for my new responsibilities at work. Fortunately, an alternative is reading current magazines. The only problem is that they are financial and scarce in pictures. The weekend is already looking grim, with The Economist, Banker Middle East, Islamic Banking & Finance, UAE Banking Review, Forbes Arabia and Al Idari (The Executive) all ready in my carry bag. I already know I will not be reading them. I also already know that I have to make the effort. We’ll have to see if I will listen to reason during the weekend.


Asif’s asked me why I’m not blogging…Asif, all this and I’m not?!!


Till Sunday…drive safely & keep away from my way!