Hallelujah, we found canned pumpkin!

It's amazing the things you miss when you aren't in your native country. For instance, I (along with my friend Laura) were ecstatic when we found canned pumpkin here. I can't find pumpkin pie spice or a normal sized cake pan, but let me tell you, that pumpkin made my day. There are a few real pumpkins at the store, but they are expensive! I love seasons, and well, there is only one here and it's called HOT! Actually it's starting to be really nice here. The mornings and evenings are in the 80s and there's a nice breeze for a change. Lovely. I've been using the rooftop pool more...which is awesome.

It may be 399882 degrees in the summer, but dang the fall is nice!!

Anyway, my friends Todd and Laura graciously hosted a Halloween party and let me tell you. Laura doesn't play around.

Laura and I

I thought he was Indiana Jones. Apparently he's an Indian Johnny Cash

AAM Ladies in their best Halloween gear

I am starting to see Christmas candy in at the store, and apparently Ikea has its Christmas decorations out. I've heard that the malls decorate for Christmas also. This is obviously bizarre in a Muslim country and don't worry, I'll be sure to take pictures.

Another random thought....The nail salons have to be completely covered from the outside in case men walk by. There are bare legs in there for heaven's sake. I'm adding a picture of the one I usually go to.

No one is looking in there!