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Quitting my job after 21 years on November 7th was the point of no return. The next month will be packing, planning and disposing of decades of accumulation. House, cars, furniture and most posessions are being parted with. I have already promissed myself to never buy this much stuff again.

Successful trip to the Dubai mall. Hit all the non shopping highlights including the human waterfall, the dinosaur skeleton, the aquarium, the fountain and the Garett’s popcorn. Saw many group tours going through the mall. Another side note, in Dubai Uber is a premium taxi service and nearly all Ubers are black Lexus ES cars.

At McDonald’s at airport on the way to Dubai. Not allowed to open bag until 6:07pm to eat. Some guy already yelled at for opening bag. 13 minutes to go. 6:07pm is Iftar. Time when the sun sets and you can break the fast for Ramadan. Whole restaurant filled with people at tables starting at… Read more