Party time.

One of the most wonderful memories from my trip to Brazil was a surprise engagement pizza party that took place one Sunday night. It was so special and really warmed my heart to know that so many people helped to make it a beautiful night. We ate, laughed, and danced (alot), and you could really feel the love in the room. Another highlight was that one of my closest friends Suyane was there, and her presence made me feel even more at home and so so grateful and blessed.

 (Dancing with my love)

 (Making some muito gostoso (very delicious) pizzas)

 (We danced to gangnam style. Twice)

 (Making a little speech)

 :)

 (I love this girl)

 (Happy faces)

 (Beautiful people)

Last full day in Brazil.

I leave tomorrow and cannot believe it! Ready to go back home and get back in the swing of life but leaving M yet again not knowing for how long we will be apart is not easy - not easy at all. But, it has been such a wonderful, special and meaningful trip that has reminded me once again how blessed and lucky I am - my only regret is not documenting more with pictures and writing in my journal!! 

 Sunscreen war paint at the hot springs/ water park on monday

 I cannot get enough of the deliciousness that is coconut water

 Nina and her bff

Dulce de leche stuffed churro sprinkled with nuts!!

 central market

Love my cappuccino's 

Trip to Kuwait 2008/2009.

In the winter of 2008/2009 my brother and I went on a short trip to Kuwait to visit my grandma, aunt and cousin. When i was younger my family and I would visit every summer for mini family reunions, but since we moved to the U.S we had not been able to go back because of the price of plane tickets and the short amount of time my parents have off work. It was amazing to me how much Kuwait had changed in a few years. We went to a few malls and hotels that looked ridiculously modern. The change is kind of amazing, but i cant help wishing that things would remain the same. I struggle with the idea that everything is being reconstructed to be newer and more modern. When my grandma and aunt moved out of the building they had lived in for year and years, because the owner was tearing the building down, i couldnt help but feel sad. The whole fam has made so many special memories in that apartment. Many memories w/ my grandpa, Baba Enayat took place in that home too. 

Walking the streets of Fahaheel.

 My fingers and the city.

 My brother and cousin posing in my grandpas old eyeglass shop.

gorgeous outdoor mall.

 Family by the beach on a very windy day.

 Drinking some ridiculously strong arabic coffee.

Burj Khalifa.

Burj Khalifa, tallest building in the world. Dubai, U.A.E, 2010.
I couldnt get the whole building to fit in one pic!