Bike Adventure

Written by Fiz

I am now a bike chica!

Dan and I got up at freaking 4.45 last Friday morning for a bike ride to Hatta. I was quite pissed off that our riding companions were late but once we got riding - it was a thrill to be riding on a bike. I never rode a bike before so it was kinda cool to ride on a back of one.

The thrill of the speed is nice especially with the cool breeze before the sun rises. It wasn't that nice once the sun sets in. I can now see why bikers would ride early in the morning before the sun rises as the roads are empty and the view is magnificient.

I can't wait to further explore Hatta as the mountains are really nice. No where near that of New Zealand's but it is a nice change from the sands of desert in the city.

The ride was roughly one and a half hours ride from the city.

Thats us with Dan's bike - and you can see the mountains at the back

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Ive found a hairdressing salon that I like! What a relief. I put off cutting my hair for so long cause I didn't want just anyone to cut it.

So today, I gather the courage and based on a recommendation - I went to Patsi Collins in Garhoud. Fantastic service and to top it off since my cut was delayed due to a client before me so they actually offered a complimentary manicure. I was in heaven!

I took the offer of course and the girl that did my nails was fab. My nails look really nice now and I am happy with the haircut. The owner even offered me a discount for the cut since I had to wait.

The place was very nice, the service is excellent and I am definitely coming back for my haircuts and manicure. I cannot believe how cheap the manicures are here - so much more than Perth and the quality is good.

And the other thing thats getting me excited is that this is my last week for my training with all departments. After this, I hope to get a more concrete idea on which department I'll be based in. I have a rough idea on what it is and I am quite happy with the progress so far.

My boss has assured me that in roughly 4 months (thats when my probation ends) - I will have a revised position and salary. A condition that I will firmly press for is for a revised salary :)