Google - Doodles

The good news is that the fact that I wasn't blogging for so long did not kill my habit of saving all the Google doodles. The bad news is that my Mac died and I lost most of my data, including a big chunk of these.

But since I'm kind of back on track, it only makes sense for me to start my 'fist' post by sharing a couple of the latest doodles I saved (on the new wonderful &'very reliable' MacBook Pro I got as a birthday gift):

Thoughts - Syma

Meet Syma, born on the 25th of November 2008.
A real treasure, the source of immense joys & smiles :)

Thoughts - Catching up

This blog is not dead.

It needed a break and just went on an extended holiday - mainly because of me and the overwhelming events that occurred over the past year or so.

Where to begin? How to describe a roller coaster of emotions?
I could probably sum it up in three 'milestones': the loss of a very dear friend, a beautiful addition to our family and a shift in my career.

I won't make false promises; I won't be around as much as did. I am constantly fighting with time, in search of a balance - I don't even know how to write anymore (unless it is in 140 characters, à la Twitter).

Thank you for staying tuned all this time :)

Note: Talal (good morning sunshine), I miss you & think of you everyday.

Web - Dubai Demo Camp

Today's the big day, and I can't stop looking at my watch.
For some reason, time is passing too slowly and I feel it is never going to hit 7.30 pm.

Yes, I am excited about DemoCamp Dubai! - Just like anyone who lives in DXB and is a web-junkie would be (It is a mico-SF brought to our doorstep).

This is certainly one of the best initiative/event happening in Dubai. For once, "switched on" developers and entrepreneurs are gathering to showcase their latest work to "switched on" attendees - thanks to "switched on" organizers (I can't but stress on the "switched on" side of things because this is an adjective I rarely use to describe people/places/things in the region).

I personally can't wait to attend the presentations - some projects seem to be very promising. I also am very excited to meet with this crowd, share ideas and thoughts and have interesting "techie" conversations.

Today being the first event, it will hopefully be a success, leading to many more in the future.
Details will follow, post-presentations.

In the meantime, you can check the DemoCamp website for more - Or follow @DemoCampdubai on Twitter for live updates.

Note: This is yet another reason for me to love Twitter even more than I already do - I don't think I would've had the chance to meet @DrBaher , or any of the well hidden talented Dubai tech-people otherwise.

Web - Color chart

Color Chart (reinventing color - 1950 to today) is a MOMA exhibition - going on until the 12th of May.

"This exhibition takes as its point of departure the commercial color chart, an item that openly declares the status of color as mass-produced and standardized."

For those who can't make it to NY, have a look at the site - A very nice experience and beautiful navigation system.

Enjoy!

Via Chris Glass

Google - Spring!

First day of spring, Google style :) - A couple of days late (blame it on Easter break, and the families visiting)

Thoughts - Happy 1st bday!

Today is this blog's first birthday!
One year of non-sense and fun - and hopefully, some kind of entertainment for the readers (who I thank for their constant support) :)

Random - Made me smile

Note: I can't remember where I got these from, so I can't link back to the source. Please leave a comment/link if you do!