the beginning

Blogs fascinate me. What a wonderful way for impossibly curious folks like me to delve into people's thoughts. I've been reading up on UAE-based blogs for a while now, and I'm quite fascinated by what goes on in this seemingly opinion-less country. What the hell did I know, opinionated folks are alive and kicking out here! I'm relieved.
I've also been contemplating starting a blog for ages now. Out of laziness and slight lack of creativity, I've delayed and delayed. Until now...I figure, since writing is my business, I better get some much-needed practice. No editors, no constraints, no deadlines...I think I will love it here.
Quick intro: I live in good ol' Abu Dhabi, and the blog title "abu dhabi sunshine" does not in any way refer to a perky personality. Far from it, perky people actually bug me a little. The title refers to this old song by god knows who, which used to wake me up on Capital Radio (92.5), back in my high school days, where life was oh so simpler. Anyone remember the song? More importantly, who sang it? I've gotta get my hands on it, definitely a classic.
I am semi-addicted to celebrity lives. By semi-addicted, I mean the way I am addicted to cigarettes: not through the actual drug, but through habit. I can quit any time I like. I have not tried this with celebrity lives, but have done it with cigarettes, and it worked. But my vices stay with me...it's just more fun that way.
I also love Ben. You figure it out...(it's definitely not rocket science).
Celeb lives do not consume me though. I'll carry a conversation (or an opinion) on anything, given I know what I'm talking about. I do not talk out of my derriere.
I want to be a regular blogger, I hope I will be. Seems to give extra purpose to people's days. Here's my shot at pseudo-fame...welcome to my blog.