Mavie
No one from my teenage days thought I'd end up living in Riyadh. The move even surprised me, I had no intention of moving anywhere that would restrict the rebellious side of me.
It's taken five years of being here to realise that I want to write, I want to write about the things I know about - and believe me I know about life out here. Have a read, let me know what you think.
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What Goes on in This City...
http://www.maviethewriter.blogspot.com/
A light hearted read about the issues of living in Riyadh.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 49 )
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Ch 9 - Boys with Abayas
The fuzzy warmth still lingered deep within Lina’s belly. She stretched as a slow smile spread across her lips bringing back welcoming memories of the evening... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 8 - Boys with Abayas
“Doctor Murali is ready for you,” Lina smiled at the waiting patient and gestured for her to follow.Resignedly she returned to her desk, plunking down to watch... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 7 - Boys with Abayas
They were on the road again, sirens blazed behind them. Lina squeezed Ahmed’s waist as another car careened out of the Yamaha’s way. He didn’t protest, it was... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 6 - Boys with Abayas
The wind was like glass through her open visor, pricking her cheeks with icy needles. Cold tears streamed down Lina’s cheeks but she didn’t care. She was on a... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 5 - Boys with Abayas
“So what seems to be the problem?” Ahmed’s low husky drawl sent prickles of pleasure shooting down Lina’s spine. Her stomach churned, she knew what the problem... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2012 CREATIVITY, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 4 - BOYS WITH ABAYAS
“What are you doing here?” Lina screeched in a panicked whisper. If the authorities caught them… she dreaded to think what would happen to next. Read more
Posted on 14 November 2012 CREATIVITY, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 3 - Boys with Abayas
She knew they had to stop, any of the staff could walk in to retrieve patient files. Just when the thought entered her mind, the door gave a hefty push from... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 2 - Boys with Abayas
Later that night Lina was jolted out of a dreamless sleep. Something had woken her and she concentrated listening intently. There! Read more
Posted on 22 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 1 - Boys with Abayas
Rifling through the sale rack at Zara, Lina ignored the male voice that spoke in rapid Arabic behind her.There was a short pause then the voice cleared his... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 10 - Don't Say the j Word
“Come on! Open up!” Farrah shouted into the metallic intercom. There was a burst of static and the gates cracked open. Wasting no time the ladies squeezed... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 9 - Don't Say the j Word
“Havana will stop at nothing, he is a determined soul.” The priest circled the group holding his incense stick up high.“Yes, I think we gathered that,” Nada... Read more
Posted on 01 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 8 - Don't Say the j Word
The air crackled with tension, a thin trickle of sweat made its way down Nada’s rigid back. Past her shoulder blades and down her spine, soaking her shirt as... Read more
Posted on 25 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 7 - Don't Say the j Word
“Hurry Mum! The flight is boarding!” Nada broke out into a jog heading for the assigned gate.“I’m coming, I’m coming.” Farrah grumbled as she hurried behind... Read more
Posted on 20 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch6 - Don't Say the j Word
“Ya Allah, please watch over us.” Farrah whispered into the darkness.Nada lay still, listening to her mom recite versus from the Holy Quran. Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 5 - Don't Say the j Word
“Imam Saab, we don’t know what to do. Why aren’t these prayers working?” Farrah paced the kitchen floor squeezing her mobile phone tightly between her fingers.... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 4 - Don't Say the j Word
“He’s here, quick! Open the door,” Farrah yelled from the bedroom upstairs.“Let him ring the doorbell, Mum.” Nada sat on the bottom step chewing the nail on... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 3 - Don't Say the j Word
The following day Nada lounged on the sofa watching a re-run of Criminal Minds. Agent Morgan was just about to reveal the un-sub’s profile and hearing every wor... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 2 - Don't Say the j Word
“What? What happened?” Panicked Nada ran into the lounge, the scream ringing in her ears. “What?” Her mom from the sofa sandwiched in between her two... Read more
Posted on 27 July 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Ch 1 - Don't Say the j Word
CHAPTER ONE The sun shone in her eyes and she squinted into the distance. Hina should have been with her by now, what could be keeping her? Read more
Posted on 22 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Coworth Park. Ascot.
Across London, on the other side of the M25, approximately sixty four miles from my hometown is a hidden gem that would rival the most sophisticated hotel... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION