Experiencing some news

The sun is blazing outside, and I just woke up from a short nap. It's a hot, sunny, afternoon feel. And it's a very nice feel to have rested after a great morning ride, and also a good fishy lunch with people I love. 

I always thought that road bikes are cool, but a little too low and back-straining, and so, never thought I would try that one day. But today, the experience was just such a good one. Rented one at H Island - and.... :) The picture shows it all.

The road bike could potentially turn out be a future want, but for now, I am just happy to enjoy the experience, and plus with the runs, swims - they all contribute to my me-time, especially needful as I age a bit more? :)
So sports wise, this year, I still target to try some aerial yoga. It's not-yet, but hopefully, a class will resume soon. 

And another new was my first girly hangout with the newbies this week. Such a familiar feel - to have an after-work evening drink, just that this is with a new bunch now, and multi-national. :) One is 8-week old, I am 2.5 weeks, and another, 2 weeks. Beginning of some teamwork, getting to know each other. This happy hour chill at 4 seasons was nice, as we sat there for 2+hours, through the sunset.

I have honestly been such a hermit in the last 4 years, where my routes are mostly home <--> supermarket, some restaurants round me. But in this last 1 month, possibly, I have travelled into town to and fro, been to other parts of Abu Dhabi for different engagements - more times and miles than I had ever in the last 4 years alone. It's really nice to have these explorations, and experiencing various "news". Amidst all that, however, like now, the familiar feel of being at home and sitting at my own table does feel very special. :)

And this week, we also had a special night out watching England-Germany. Impromptu, unplanned, and we decided to just walk over, grab some burgers and beers. Ildico and family were probably the only Germans there. Cheering Germany on was new in that sense. :)

And finally, last night, while I was super grateful for all the new experiences this week, it was just very very nostalgic to go back to my own fishy dinner for a bit. I sat down at about 8pm, enjoyed the fish and for a moment, it felt like the last one year. As my schedules and journey changed, this fishy staple has taken a back seat. However, last night, it was such a simple and nice moment. And then, the end-of-week feel, with having a really great conversation with Steve after his afternoon shift. 

Time really flies. I am grateful and thankful again for this week. :) Now, it is time for me to revise my Arabic again. The law of last-minute.