Sunday, January 24, 2010

Preparing Myself to Be a Dad

Since I am now an expecting dad or in other words, father-to-be, I am concentrating my reading in these two books which should give me a full overview about the expectations and everything dads needs to know about pregnancy, childbirth, and getting ready for a new baby.

Picking up a trustful and worthy source of such particular and critical information was the most important thing to quest for. Well, after checking out all bookstores and the on-line bookstores websites, I have found a very straight to the point and authors who are experts in their field of studies. People who I trusted their books are Glade B. Curtis M.D., M.P.H. (Gynecologist) and Judith Schuler, M.S. They work together to published 14 books together. Both books were written by them.


The first book called “Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-be”. It was written with the needs and concerns of the ‘dad-to-be’ in mind, the book starts with essential pregnancy information and terms for expecting couples, the lifestyle changes for them, ways to support your wife, changes in your life as an expectant dad, your relationship, being a part in the pregnancy, the financial realities of parenthood, if your wife faces a pregnancy problems, preparing for the baby’s arrival, childbirth preparation, labor, and delivery, after your child birth, and things that husband needs to know before the next pregnancy. This book through me away with the amount of information and things I won’t know by myself. I really liked the short reading breaks where the author brings up some of the rumors such as your mother-in-low saying and all the brownie points in the dog house, which states a strong message for you as a reader.


The second book called “Your Baby’s First Year Week by Week” which is considered to be read by both parents. It’s mainly considering and focusing in your my baby’s 1st year in week by week basis in deep details. The book begins with a briefing about the period just before your baby’s birth and his 1st 48 hour after birth. Then it creates a 52 weeks journey until reaching your baby’s first birthday. The author tries to highlights your baby average weight and tall, baby care and equipments needed changes in breastfeeding and bottle-feeding each week. Plus very important issues such as the illness your baby might catch, tasks needs to be covered, the milestone of each week, accomplishment you may see with your baby’s physical , senses and reflexes, his mind, and his social development. If there are any events that might occur in any particular week (etc. baby-wellness checkups), the book is highlighting it with a brief discussions. Different toys and play you can do with your child as he grows up in weekly manner. As a closing to the book, the author states several emergency situation and how can you handle it professionally, a glossary with all the medical terms used in the book, and a rich resources of all kind of important contacts that might be helpful (etc. breastfeeding information and organizations.)

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Restaurant Review: Zola Cafe & Bistro


Today i invited my beloved wife to have our breakfast in lovely and beautiful restaurant with such cozy atmosphere. The place called Zola Café & Bistro. As I entered the place I fell in love with the decoration, the red bricks and the weirdest chandelier I have ever seen. We were lucky that the moment we entered there was a couple leaving. The place was full as if it’s the only restaurant opened at this time. We sat and enjoyed our well prepared and delicious omelets and the crepes. I give this place 10 out of 10 for the service, price, atmosphere, and most important the food. I totally recommend this place for such a special breakfast with your beloved one.

If by any chance you are living in Ann Arbor, MI, you should definitely try it out.

They are also on the web http://www.cafezola.com

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Teddy & the Kuwaiti Society


What a brilliant idea that a punch of youth come up with here in Kuwait! A Teddy Bear accompanied by a person are experimenting different life aspect such as, new relations with different kind of people, structuring a network, and trying unusual new things for 365 days (1year).

What makes it more interesting is that also interactive experience, where everyone around the world are able to comment on his adventure in his website < http://www.yearofteddy.com > and be a fan of him in Facebook and follow him in Twitter.

Try to follow him day by day and you will quickly be addicted to what would be his next adventure.

Way to Go Teddy! You’ve been loved

Monday, September 21, 2009

Bye Bye Ramadan & Happy Eid


After 30 days of another amazing month of Ramadan, here it is the time to say good bye to such a wonderful month, which I won't mind having it for the whole year, as a matter of fact, It was one month a year for a good reason.

Well Happy Eid everyone and I wish all of you to have such a pleasant time during Eid, celebrating it with your families and beloved one, as I am celebrating it here in the States with my beloved wife away from our families.

Try to take a minute remembering all the good deeds that you have done during Ramadan and try your best to do it always.

God bless you all and accept all of your prayers and zakat.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Ramadan Mubarak


I would like to wish you all a happy and blessed, month of Ramadan!
Ramadan is a time for family and friends. As you come together everyday to break the fast, thoughts will be of faith, families and togetherness.

It will also be a time for prayer, contemplation and reflection, a time to remember those who are less fortunate today.

Please act safe and be safe during this holy month and please apply the extra alertness and awareness.

I wish you all Ramadan Mubarak!

Friday, April 17, 2009

King of the Day


It really felt like entering a professional saloon in Europe or in the States. That’s was what I sense it when I first entered Spaloon yesterday to get my treatment for my big night. I never pampered or took an extra care of my body and my skin. When I was searching for a place here in Kuwait, whom specialists in barbering, skincare, body care, and spa treatment, I went asking some of my newlywed friends to prepare myself for my upcoming big night. One of my friends recommended it, since he tried before and he became their customer.
As we can see from the name of the place Spaloon, it’s a combination between Spa and Saloon services provider. Their services divided into Saloon in which you can get: haircuts, hair coloring and relaxing, shaving trimming and tinting, hands and feet, and hair removal. The other part is Spa also in which you can do facial & body treatments, body therapy, Elmis massage treatments, and finally the signature treatments for face and body.

The staffs are well educated and their Saloon and Spa knowledge will amaze you. They are well picked and have a previous experience +3 working in professional places all around the world. Moreover, they are certified by an international Spa & Saloon Specialist Elmis.
What makes it outstanding Spa/Saloon is the availability of entertainment gadgets throughout the place including an LCD at each treatment station, laptops & iPods at the lounge, Menu of beverages at the juice & espresso bar. Daily newspapers & current men’s magazine, and a free wireless internet access throughout the facility. They also have the VIP room treatments.

I had chosen to be the “King of the day” treatment since it includes everything I wanted which are: Royal Maroc Bath, Urban Cleanse Facial, and Lime & Ginger Salt Glow. Elmis Deep tissue Massage, Hair Combo, The Shave Royal, and the Manicure & Pedicure Royale. The treatment was divided into 2 days treatment since it took in total 7 hours.

Everything was so amazing and the way they staff are working with such a professional knowledge. The place was so clean and neat and well designed. The place’s theme is modern, hip, funky, and eddy’s with contemporary style.

If you want to have such a spa and saloon special treatment you have only one place “Spaloon”. They are located on Al Blajat Street in Al Salmiyah area when you pass Diva’s Restaurant on your right-hand side, turn in the next right, go straight and you will find them on your left-hand side of the street in a unique gray and black color’s building. Tel: 2572 4248 / 2573 2325 / 2574 3912.

Friday, April 10, 2009

Getting Married


After waiting for such along time to be committed to a lawful and beloved wife and to have a family, finally the day had come and my dreams comes true. It was such a journey fighting for my rights and to have my family to accept my choice. Getting married and preparing for my wedding was such bless .


I hope you all wish me a good luck with my new life with my wife. I will always make sure to have her by my side and build our marriage based on a trust and respect each other. I will not be that free guy, who hangout all the time with his friends, having fun and not caring about time. I am not entering a jail or something, but I will be having a life with commitment whcih i would love to have.