My Quiet Friday

How time flies, and the weather has turned cold so quickly. 

Today, was such a beautiful and quiet day. I woke up with some disquiet in my heart though, still thinking about some conversations the day before, and wondered how December will pan out. It is a conscious effort to push the thoughts out and to trust God for the next 6 months. So, pounding the road works best in that regard. I now need to be decked in long sleeves to run. 

And having that conversation with Sabie at the tracks thereafter.... makes me happy. :)

And then, I had a mini adventure by myself - a most different hair cut experience again. This is my 2nd time cutting hair here, and Liezel introduced me to a local Filipino salon. I actually went there yesterday, but there were.... like 30 people there?! Today was the same, and this place is a little mayhem-ish, and yet projects a really unhurried and "time slows down" vibe. There are so many different packages and treatments to choose from, and I paid 235 AED (approx. $87 sgd), for a hair cut, colour, treatment, manicure gel, pedicure, and a footbath (and still have 4 more treatments to utilize for next visit). 😵

I think I was most surprised when I saw a familiar face - the Spinneys cashier lady - we were both so shocked, and then the next thing I knew, she told everyone happily that I was her customer, I am SGP, and then, she went around to bring me some coffee. Haha, soooo surprised. 

And, I was also awestruck how everyone was just happy to be waiting, sitting around while they wait from one treatment to another, talking to each other pretty loudly, and singing to tunes when a familiar song plays on Spotify. It's a kind of organized chaos. 

My hairdresser was really happy with her choice of colour for me. :) So was I. And as always, when I see my long locks being snipped off, I always feel a little little sad and panicky - like - would it become really short? I know it's really no big deal, hair will grow back, but it is that 那刹那 feeling. Cutting hair also has some significance - in the sense that a part of the old, fizzy, unkempt part - has gone, and there's a freshness and a new look beckons. I am happy with this morning hair cut adventure. :)

And then - we went to this really quiet Belgium cafe. Sat down, ordered quite a fair amount of food, ate away, and I had a pale ale. So good. Catching up, and staying in the present. Sometimes, I think Abu Dhabi brings me back to the past. This place, like the salon, may not be the most trendy and modern. It's the yesteryears feelings, with the building, the facade and interior decor a little oldish. Yet, when the world seems to be accelerating, I found it so nice to be back in the old. The mismatch in life is oddly appealing. 

Showing off my nice hair, and having a good first meal of the day. :)

I think, the night, and now, is however, the best part of my day. Because once again, I feel I have done my best for the day. I submitted the UNIR report moments ago (yay, only 2 minor comments to address!)- and then now, I can write away. Tonight is another quiet night as Steve is on night shift. Yet, I relish this moment - being alone and being with my own thoughts. :)