9.3.09

so...

Saturday. Last saturday.
It was declared as Public Holiday inthe UAE, in conjuction with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) birthdate.
I went to City Centre. First to the CBD. Took some dirhams and went to check for my online pin number.
Then to City Centre Hotel, to check if there is any problem with my coordiation as my first row of seminars start on 8th. Everything was fine. Met Dr. Hani, Rolnd Bergh, Chris loyd and of course my favourite, Peter Fargus. Fine speakers. All from UK, except Roland who originated from South Africa.
Spent 10 minutes there and went to the shopping centre.
Borders.
Went to Classics session, hoping to find "Little Men".
I saw someone's hand reaching for a book just next to the one i took. Looked up, i think that guy was talking to me.
"Excuse me?"... one hand under my hijab, trying to take off my headphone.
He smiled (pak arab ni)
"I asked..are you from Indonesia?"
"Oh... no...i was from Kuala Lumpur"
Then i moved to Mystery session.
The same hand picking up a book right in front of my nose.
Too muchhhh....
"I'm from Egypt"
"IC"
Move ..move
"Why are you wearing abaya?"
"Err... "
"Are you muslim?"
"Yes, alhamdulillah"
"How old are you?"
Smiled.
He looked at me with a very courious look that somehow makes me frown.
"How old do you think i am?"
"24...25"
"24 or 25 are good numbers"
"Seriously?"
"Im older"
"Can i have your mobile number?"
Thats when i took "Pride and Prejudice" and walked to the counter....