Violette

Happiest of birthdays to this handsome chap, and my bestest friend. 🤗😘 #loml #hubs #Scot (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

When I look at dating today it feels like playing a game you can’t win. There are so many rules and ways to circumvent getting hurt. When in reality, the only way to protect yourself is to slow down and take a seat in someone else’s heart. Have a cup of tea and see if it feels cozy. If there are rats and roaches running around and you feel like helping him or her do some housework, more power to ya. If something doesn’t feel right after you’ve been invited in, watch what beverage you consume whilst there - for it may be poisonous. (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

May I? Just one more #gratuitous post. I mean, 33 years on this planet and I’ve never been in love with my hair. I’ve covered it with someone else’s hair or platted it far too tight on many occasions, balding myself in the process. But I’ve not been able to love on it, for whatever reason. . . til now 🤗😍😊😘 #nofilter #afternoondelight (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

#Affirmations, whether you believe are cheesy or not, can interrupt negative thinking patterns - a crucial step in recovering or discovering one’s self-worth. #MichelleObama said #women should stop underestimating their worth. Stop apologizing for being #smart and #audacious. And so I say out loud the following #quote. “ “I am pretty smart, I work pretty hard, I’m good at what I do, I have really good instincts, I have great ideas and I can execute.” (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

FIRST of all, I know this hairstyle is for a 12 year old, but it’ll look better tomorrow once the curls are loosened so don’t tell me I’m not cute 😂🤗😘 #newyear #newme #newdo #yesplease! (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

I’m almost back to 💯%. The pain has subsided, wounds are healing (albeit a bit itchy) and I’m off to the salon to color my hair for only the second time in my life 😝 Wish me luck! (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

My hubby. His coach. And a big scary kite. #kitesurf #beginner #noinjuries #please🤞🏾 (at Jumairah Beach, Dubai,UAE)

This is what I love about data. Today I ran along the beach (which waaaaoooow 😊) and did 5K instead of three. Now my pace is a bit slower, buuuut what I find much more interesting is that something is happening at km3. What’s going on there? How can I get it on pace with the others? Questions, questions . . . 🤔 #running #jumeirah #dubai #uae (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Finally managed to get to the park down the street. What a difference it makes to get off the treadmill and out in the open. This wasn’t a run, rather a very embarrassing jog (if that - do you see that pace?! 😫😂). There’s only one way from the bottom 😂😂😂 #runner #notreally #but #iWILLbe (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Oh, hoorraaay! My very last means of VOIP communication has been blocked. Lovely to know 😊 2.5 years to go. . . (at Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Bits and bobs from our short stay in the U.K. #HappyNewYear to all my mates all over the world. I love you ❤️ (at Manchester, United Kingdom)

We didn’t get a #whitechristmas buuuut we got a #whiteboxingday 😂🤗 (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

Making our way up to #Scotland and a stop off for coffee gives me this #peaceful #gem #christmasintheuk #secondstop (at Kingstown, Cumbria, United Kingdom)

We made it! Alex’ flat has to be one of my most favorite places on earth 😘🤗 #christmasintheuk #firststop #manchester (at Nv Building)