Dr. Myriam- The Dental Aesthetic Clinic

Author: jamilamimi

  • All in favour of spring say “hello”

    At this time of the year, we all pretended we experienced spring in Jeddah  🙂   We’re supposed to see the flower festival in Yanbu but ended up north of Jeddah to eat grilled fish! Why? Because someone doesn’t want to drive that far!

    Anyhow, instead of seeing flowers we see food (we ate SEAfood), it rhymes! HELLO!

    And so my spring project started because of frustration. I started to learn how to do one stroke painting of a rose. Every time I tried, it didn’t look like a rose but certainly it looks like a flower to me and to my friends 🙂

    a close up view

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    and my project has begun 🙂

    A white top in which you can wear it according to your fashion sense 🙂 beautybeyondfifty can’t agree more (rolling my eyes up high! )

     

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    I love flowers and I love spring season, unfortunately there’s not much to see in here, so let’s just imagine 🙂

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

    white top : Zara  (frilled cut out shirt)

  • Serenata – Beyond the Horizon

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    Once again, I have the best moment to witness the 11th season of Serenata, courtesy of Mr. Gerard Cua. This is also the first time in 29 years, my big boss and I took time out from work to watch a concert. See ? This is really the best moment 🙂  We always took turn to attend to personal matter so as not to close the clinic but tonight was different, we went together to enjoy the concert and we did!

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    never mind his expression in this photo 🙂 he was amazed by the performance and even took out time to take photos and records some songs

    One thing though, my camera didn’t work well so I ended up taking photos by iPhone.Good thing, our seat is in the 3rd row and because I wasn’t into taking pictures, I enjoyed the show better than as a guest rather than as a photographer 🙂

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    “into the woods”
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    “Spiderman”

    opps..I missed the action!

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    “Chua Ay”

    This a cappella rendition of “Chua Ay” is spectacular, though I didn’t understand the meaning, it was so amazing to watch. I guess this is an Igorot song (a northern tribe in the Philippines).As much as I enjoyed another folk song “Paruparung Bukid”,the performance of the Knight Movers was also breathtaking!

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    “Singkil” performed by The Knight Movers

    The second part : Serenata String Orchestra

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    under the musical direction of Ms. Sylvia Delos Santos
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    “La Cathedral” a solo guitar performance by Ms. Nadine Cua

    Here’s a sample video of her performance 🙂

     

     

    The finale

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    “Somewhere” a joint performance of Choir & String Orchestra with Ms. Precy Ann Cua (Soloist)

     

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    A plaque of appreciation to the sponsors

    Thank you All!

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

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  • Ocean Basket in Jeddah – a review

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    EATING is one of the common denominator we have in our group of friends. We enjoyed walking and at the same time we also enjoyed eating. Which one is more enjoyable? hmmm…I guess it’s the company that counts rather than the activities 🙂

    We celebrated my friends’ 59th birthday at Ocean Basket in Khaledeyyah Business Centre at Sultan Street Jeddah. I thought it was a Chinese restaurant but after searching it from the web, I learned it’s a South African chain famous for fish and chips. We got interested and tried it last night.

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    Starter dish, oh I forgot to get the price list anyhow..this is good news, if you have Qitaff points from STC, this restaurant accepts and we were able to get a discount of SR 148.00. What a treat!

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    Main dishes …a seafood platter, a choice of either fried or grilled. Yummy and fresh! We love it!

    side dishes sushi and sashimi

    Of course, they entertained us with birthday lava cake with the singing waiters at the background 🙂 …What a great way to celebrate!

    after dinner, we went to have coffee and ice cream, I told you so ..WE LOVE TO EAT 🙂

    Happy Birthday 🙂 🙂 🙂

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

     

     

  • Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

    Weekly Photo Challenge: Harmony

    “Happiness is when what you think,what you say, and what you do are in harmony”

    – Mahatma Gandhi

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    Even it means waking up at 4:30 in the morning just to be with your best friends, breaking a week of stress related at work, watching the sun rise at south red sea and looking at the shipwreck wondering what’s the history behind the incident.The laughters, the simple joy of having breakfast together, the touch of the sea breeze and soft waves on my feet, the look at my friends’ daughters faces..their smile and excitement ,all of these are in harmony to what we all feel…homesickness…

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    Shipwreck near Al Qatan Shoaiba (South of Jeddah Red Sea)

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    <a href=”https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/harmony/”>Harmony</a>

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

  • Weekly Photo Challenge : State of Mind

    Every photo we take says something about our emotions at the moment of taking it. So this week, share an image where you see a particularly strong connection between what we see and what you felt as you pressed that shutter button on your camera or phone.

    This is a stolen shot I took at Skagit Valley Tulips Festival, WA, I wished I took the email address of their parents so I can send them this photos. I can relate how they feel about seeing all this flowers, it’s so serene and wonderful to be really there! One of my most unforgettable trip ever!

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    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

  • In blue mood

    There’s nothing like being at home … and while I’m under the blue mood… I paint like i could 🙂

    So I tried on t shirt…

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    Stress free fabric paint 🙂

    Ladies, this is a fun way to relieve stress, crazy me? Oh yeah! For me this is an activity that calmed my nerves, divert my attention and not think of things that add to my life’s stresses.

    Try it 🙂

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

     

  • 29 years after, she looked back

    29 years after, she looked back

    “There are moments which mark your life. Moments when you realise nothing will ever be the same and time is divided into two parts, before this and after this.” – Unknown

    Oh how time flies! A young mom with 1 ½ year old boy wondering what future will bring. A people’s power brought sad and good news but ours was unfortunate, young dad lost his job. A young family caught up with uprising, unstable employment and unable to sustained for house rent… she left overseas.

    She said…

    Two years contract to have a small house and open up a clinic of her own

    She work hard to pay for placement fees and bought a land to build a house.

    Homesickness sets in… dad came and followed by their son.

    The two years became four years…

    Dad didn’t finish his job contract and went back home.

    He said..

    No future in this company, will look for a better one.

    Mom and son stayed.

    She said…

    Working overseas will help finish building the house and the clinic.

    Dad came back

    Four years… six years

    Dad found another job and went back home again.

    He said…

    Better salary…better opportunity

    Six years became ten years

    Another son bring joy and happiness

    Mom has better position, better salary, house done, children in good school

    Dad left again for a better job, better salary and better opportunity

    Twelve years….fifteen years…

    Twenty years …

    Mom did post graduate…career bloomed ..children happy…better education

    Dad not happy…company closing down

    He said…

    A business of my own is better

    And the day came, he left again…

    Mom said…

    Sons follow your dream… so she work harder…and… harder

    a single parent… a single provider… a career woman

    Dad got his own dream… a business of his own

    While mom’s dream clinic is on hold

    Twenty five years…

    Trust gone…respect gone…marriage collapsed…

    She said…

    Letting go is a gift you owed to yourself

    Twenty nine years later…

    Children finished their studies…gone to pursue their dreams

    Mom is alone again…

    Twenty-nine years of a beautiful struggle.

    to be continued…

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    ” Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep the FAITH. It will all be worth in the end.”

    Cheers,

    Jamilammimi

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  • Weekly Photo Challenge: Life imitates Art

    A picturesque garden in a medieval town of Gruyeres, Switzerland.

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     Ladies as statue in Boston,USA

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    Everywhere there’s an art. I think in everything we do is an art. The way we talk, dress, the way we love, our smile even how we cry is an art 🙂

    Life is an art..

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

     

  • Valentine’s date.. for fifty and beyond

    Happy Valentines everyone! Getting ready for your date? At age 56, I still think of having a date on Valentines day,..hmm, don’t roll your eyes on me! why not?

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    … because… because..

    See, I can’t think of a reason..hahaha

    Well, have you been in love? Isn’t it the best feeling? Remember your first date? the impeccable rhythm of heart beat, the sweaty and cold hands, tantalising eyes and the never ending smile. Would it be nice, if you still feel the same way, long years after you get married?

    yeah, you’re right! We became too familiar to each other that romance was like..hello and goodbye. The flowers became an ornament, an obligation to give because it’s Valentine’s day,my guess.. everyone will be posting their flowers and gifts on Facebook. you’re smiling..I know but it’s true..selfie with my Valentino/a..or selfie with my love or thank you love.Ahh..we just wished everyday is a Valentines day!

    I think, that’s the missing part in a relationship..the “beyond” the giving, the attention and the courtship. We sometimes forget to set aside a day to celebrate and appreciate each other.Flowers and chocolate means nothing after a day, it will dry and we can eat a box of chocolates in few minutes.

    What do you think beautybeyondfifty?

    Well, I would love to celebrate this special day not necessarily on Feb. 14 , it can be before ,during or after. I would like to feel special, be appreciated. I don’t need flowers, though jewellery is an option (hahaha) ice cream over chocolate 🙂 cold pizza over hamburger 🙂 kidding aside..the best gift is TIME. yes, time to each other without being pushed or obligated to sit and talk. Perhaps a walk on the beach or park either sunrise or sunset, reminiscing the moments of togetherness, no calls, no work ..just “US”.

    Puff! ..it’s only a wish! 🙂

    Well, ladies, so much about having date, here are few Valentines posing tips for you!

    1- lean forward, pull the chin forward to avoid a little bit of flabby fat under the chin.

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    2) Lift the arm to make it smaller;turn the shoulder, don’t face the camera head-on, this will create a bigger body.

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    side view and rotate shoulder will lead to slender body

    And for those who are alone on Valentine’s Day, have a “me” time, go and pampered yourself, have a spa ,do your hair and nails or watch movie with ice cream and popcorn on the sides. Remember this day will also pass so enjoy it!

    Cheers,

    Jamilamimi

    Dress: Banana Republic

    Shoes: Primadonna

     

  • Age 56: bold and never mind :-)

    Age 56: bold and never mind :-)

    golden girlSix years ago, the first photoshoot taken by my son landed a page in Star studio magazine, middle East edition. His first camera was Nikon D90. Last year I got him D7000 and we went on holiday together. This time, I told him I want something bold as bold as my decision to let go of things in life that gives me more stress than meaning.

    Hmm at 56? bold ? hahaha I know, I am crazy to even think about it. I guess, it’s a part of growing up, rather a part of ageing process (middle age crisis?)..a make belief of things I would have done when I was at younger age. Well, if i don’t do it now, when i gonna do it?  on my senior years? That’s more than crazy 🙂

    I tried my luck in Santa Catalina Island. hahaha I was trying hard to posed sexy to no avail. If I can’t be sexy, how can I be bold? Well, how bold are we talking? in two piece bathing suit? No way! with bulging tummy and stretch marks 🙂 bold? as in receding hairline? come’on that’s Bald! with an “a” hahaha.

    Sometimes, there are things and events in life that we have to dealt with, we have to be courageous in making decision. I am fifty six and a single parent. Through the years, the journey was not easy but we continued to pursue our dream. I have to continue  encouraging and inspiring my sons and other people around me.

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    After so many trials and errors, “relax mom” be yourself relax” I think I heard the word “relax” a thousand times! my son’s gave up on me. Finally he said, ok mom, just posed! and wallah! 🙂

    This picture is so me…bold and never mind 🙂 seriously, I love this photo, a 56 years old woman,bold but classy, fierce but gentle,confident but profound,strict but funny.

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    I had so much fun during the shoot, both my sons and best friend were all goofing around..now, you know why I love being a mother and a dentist..modelling is not my forte. I can now go back to my dental clinic and say..”relax” to my patients 🙂

    Ladies,soon, I’ll be blogging about  beauty and fashion for beautybeyondfity!

    stay tune!

    Cheers!

    Jamilamimi

    Photographer: Edge M. Suarez

    Location: Santa Monica/Santa Catalina Ca USA