Simona L
Australian expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
57
Contacts
61
About me
Australian
Lives in Riyadh
Speaks English (native) and Romanian
Registration: 26 October 2010
Professional hairdressers in Riyadh
Hi all (ladies I'm looking specifically at you... :P) I am looking for a hairdresser, someone that has been trained professionally in US or Europe or thereabouts (or at least, someone that is very good at what they do and knows their stuff!), ... Read More
Gluten Free bread in Riyadh ? by Rhysryan
Hi, Does anyone know if I can buy Gluten free bread in Riyadh ? Thanks Rhys
Hey there. I think both the diet centre and diet world can be found on the DQ. My colleagues have meals delivered to them at work and they're quite efficient, so it might pay to call first rather than physically go to the branch. Ive tried this ... Read More
Arabian Homes compound Riyadh by scottshi2012
Anyone staying in Arabian Homes? Im scheduled to be there in two weeks, just wondering what to expect etc. Scott
I lived in Arabian Homes when I first got to Riyadh and loved it! I find that it's an especially good compound for single people/ bachelors... The gym is killer! Also the compound restaurant is very popular and is considered one of the better ones ... Read More
anyone here speak russian?
hey guys :) does anyone here speak russian... i'm trying to learn it and need someone to practice with :) Simona. Read More
Anyone know of a decent Expat squash/badminton club? by Rob80
Hi, I am trying to find a decent club to join with a friendly atmosphere and preferably mixed.
I have a friend who is part of a little squash club in his compound at Palm Court :) Read More
why hello there!
the day when I see Riyadh sandstorm free is going to be the happiest day of my life lol... soooo over dusting the whole house everyday! haha Read More
why hello there!
hello lovelies :) I just realised that it's been quite sometime since i've posted on here and been active on the site, so I thought i'd pop on by and bug you guys ;) welcome to all the Saudi newcomers and hello again to the oldies... what have you ... Read More
looking to make friends by youngmale
hey im new to this looking to make friends
hey Simona... where have u been??missed me?! :P i've always been here :) but there's just wayy too much unnecessary drama sometimes, so i thought id keep my profile abit more low key and just contribute to what interests me :) p.s. i just looked at ... Read More
looking to make friends by youngmale
hey im new to this looking to make friends
hey there :) how are youu? are you also new to saudi arabia? :cool: Read More
Pets and birds in Riyadh ... by Arbab
I hope this message finds everyone in the best shape of their healths. Anyone, who wants to adopt/buy pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and parrots drop me a line or two with a little specification of what you want and your budget limit. ...
@Arbab - I am looking for a male human to adopt, six pack, intellectual, 5"10 maybe. You stated 'delivery to my doorstep; that will be fine for me. Plz dont reply in any silly comment way unless you got one for me... Shukran.i too want to place an ... Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
thanks gowiththeflowUK for keeping up with the forum strike tally and clearing that up.... Read More
New in Riyadh by seandrummer
Hi everyone, I am new in Riyadh. Used to work in UK for three years and expected to come for the new job in middle Feb. I am a big fan of Jazz and started learning drumming. Also interested rock climbing. Just wondered if there are any related ...
omg seriously? lol... yeah lets leave it at that then. i thought this was a forum not a strict topic moderating site that we should fear. Read More
Whats keeping you busy over the week end by oraclefusions
Mostly 1. Watching TCM 2. Play Squash 3. Taking family to shopping 4. Talking to folks back home on skype 5. Browsing internet or thinking, planning what will I do n future :-) 6. Little bit of cooking What about you fellows? Cheers
pretty much nothing, stay at home, bored, net chatting etc etc.. i did like to make new friends and go out more often like bowling, camping etc....exactly me. we have so much in common :heart: lol... Read More
New in Riyadh by seandrummer
Hi everyone, I am new in Riyadh. Used to work in UK for three years and expected to come for the new job in middle Feb. I am a big fan of Jazz and started learning drumming. Also interested rock climbing. Just wondered if there are any related ...
LOL at heart... but i naturally have quite a calm temperament and outlook on life. in all seriousness though, my experience in saudi arabia has really matured me and made me look at who i really am and what i really like. before coming here it was ... Read More
New in Riyadh by seandrummer
Hi everyone, I am new in Riyadh. Used to work in UK for three years and expected to come for the new job in middle Feb. I am a big fan of Jazz and started learning drumming. Also interested rock climbing. Just wondered if there are any related ...
i choose procrastination! saudi arabia couldnt've afforded me a bigger favour then the opportunity to stay home and do nothing lol Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
This thread is going :offtopic: , can you return on the initial topic discussion please.noone is stopping you from initiating discussion about the topic rather than insisting it be discussed yud. Read More
New in Riyadh by seandrummer
Hi everyone, I am new in Riyadh. Used to work in UK for three years and expected to come for the new job in middle Feb. I am a big fan of Jazz and started learning drumming. Also interested rock climbing. Just wondered if there are any related ...
rock climbing is a very challenging sport, I can barely climb a tree... hehehe, just joking...i cant climb a tree... and im not joking lol trees = splinters splinters = i dont want them in my hands haha on the other hand drumming is very cool :) i ... Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
actually the work is the perfect place here to meditate.... there's not much to do there hahahadont worry, ill find you and MadMaz a more appropriate job then since meditating seems to be a bother for you :p Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
No candy for you Simona! :mad: bad bad girl :dumbom: :lol:my mum told me to never talk and accept candy from strangers. so, your candy is none of my concern mr.. :joking: Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
KSA is great for this one in particular. I do that too sometimes... at work! :lol:i will be passing this information onto your boss :joking: Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
We finally had some luck and got into this party at the French Embassy taking place this Thursday....oh my gosh, i want to go! lol the only way to have fun in this city is through embassy parties, compounds, and desert trips....that sums it up ... Read More
New in KSA by radmou78
Good evening Everybody, I just moved to KSA. I like it pretty much, i loooove desert. I've just found that place to play bowling, if you're interrested just let me know. Am also a photograph-beginner and am looking for new landscapes to catch. If ...
Another adventure lover. :lol:... only the best ;) Read More
New in KSA by radmou78
Good evening Everybody, I just moved to KSA. I like it pretty much, i loooove desert. I've just found that place to play bowling, if you're interrested just let me know. Am also a photograph-beginner and am looking for new landscapes to catch. If ...
well, you see, i didnt want to tell you MadMaz but your friend when he left actually appointed me as the new comedian.. :lol: lol my sense of humour is quite interesting actually... i find humour in the silliest things that the ordinary person ... Read More
Being a lady living in Riyadh by alina_comanici
Hello everyone, My name is Alina, I am new in Riyadh. Coming from an open country, is very difficult for me to be here. Please if anyone can help me with some information about at least a compound where i can kill my free time...i am so depressed, ...
hey Alina :) well being depressed in the beginning is definitely normal trust me but over time you will come to accept the lifestyle and find that it's actually not too bad. as for entertainment, well, there is none. lol my only suggestion to ... Read More
New in KSA by radmou78
Good evening Everybody, I just moved to KSA. I like it pretty much, i loooove desert. I've just found that place to play bowling, if you're interrested just let me know. Am also a photograph-beginner and am looking for new landscapes to catch. If ...
it was funny how Yud said the same sentence twice lol and redirected your blog everywhere he goes "i am moving this discussion to the saudi arabia forum for effective networking" and then "i am moving this discussion to the riyadh forum for ... Read More
New in KSA by radmou78
Good evening Everybody, I just moved to KSA. I like it pretty much, i loooove desert. I've just found that place to play bowling, if you're interrested just let me know. Am also a photograph-beginner and am looking for new landscapes to catch. If ...
So, I am moving the discussion to Riyadh forum for effective networking ;)hahah this made me laugh. Read More
Drummer , Vocalist and Bassist needed by SleazeCreaze
Hi , i'm looking for drummer , bassist and vocalist to make a Sleaze metal band (Like Guns'n'roses , L.A Guns , XX badboy , Sleeze beez Etc) Anyone ?
...ill be the groupie LOL jks jks Read More
Few Days in Riyadh by anil.soni
Hello Friends, I will be leaving Riyadh on 1st Dec and will not return back. It was a great having friends like you and knowing you all in a better way, without you all it would not have been possible to survive in country like Saudi Arabia for 5 ...
aw this is sad :( its sad because im still stuck here... lol joking (...kinda :p) but, Good Luck and enjoy all of your future experiences that you'll encounter! :) Read More
What is the best Compound for Singles in Riyadh by ditchdoctor
I'm relocating first of next year to work as an expat for 12 months and would appreciate any input regarding westerner friendly housing compounds. Would like to live somewhere fairly reasonably priced and there are other expats from US, Canada and ...
please, if you find this magical compound that you so describe let me know of it also... all i've had so far are gay men (and even if they arent they most certainly project an image of odd), asians and indians :) good luck. Read More
Looking for Clubs by josh123
...such as Toastmasters', Book Lovers', and Sports Club for volleyball and/or badminton players every Friday. Do you know of any?
Hey Sparrow is cool, cut her some slack. You have to admit that it was well written and witty.lol settle Civ im not going to hunt her down... and though i admire your defensive nature i dont usually esteem people on their ability to retaliate and/ ... Read More
Looking for Clubs by josh123
...such as Toastmasters', Book Lovers', and Sports Club for volleyball and/or badminton players every Friday. Do you know of any?
Hey my bad. I apologize. Just based my comment on previous thread comments. Sorry.no hard feelings there Civ :) you didnt do anything wrong lol ... sparrow im looking at you :/ hah no im not that easily angered, but seriously it did leave me ... Read More
Looking for Clubs by josh123
...such as Toastmasters', Book Lovers', and Sports Club for volleyball and/or badminton players every Friday. Do you know of any?
c;mon guys...we are here to give the right information, not to mislead them... i know it will be boring, but i believe in giving the right information in a humorous way... Toastmasters is a non-profitable organization. Its some sorta event in which ... Read More
Looking for Clubs by josh123
...such as Toastmasters', Book Lovers', and Sports Club for volleyball and/or badminton players every Friday. Do you know of any?
... well now i can say in the short precious life that i have lived thus far, i have NOW heard everything there is to hear... and this definitely makes this list of weird things that i will not even try to comprehend and understand. the end Read More
Looking for Clubs by josh123
...such as Toastmasters', Book Lovers', and Sports Club for volleyball and/or badminton players every Friday. Do you know of any?
Toastmaster is someone who never burns the toast, always cooks it even on all corners and both sides. They good to have in the kitchen these toastmasters. Sometimes they talk about their experiences at functions.what the hell?! haha.. its a group ... Read More
Riyadh events 2010 by Alisan
Hi everyone, I thought that it's a good idea to start a thread about the events taking place in Riyadh, so all the Riyadh expat community are invited to share upcoming events, & preferably by providing all details. The event that is taking place ...
For you horsy types, add this to your calenday When 1 - 4 December, 2010 Where International Equestrian School, Equestrian Club , Riyadh What The Saudi International Show Jumping Championship 2010, in its 7th edition, will be held in ... Read More
Looking for Clubs by josh123
...such as Toastmasters', Book Lovers', and Sports Club for volleyball and/or badminton players every Friday. Do you know of any?
hey your compound should have a homefax of ads or post flyers that tell you whats on and where and each compound has different activities and times :) i know that arabian homes has a book club and i think al hamra has volleyball club?! just get to ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
YEah right but Omrani dun get too excited,she is already married :lol::lol::lol:whattt?! im not married... lol hahah MadMaz and Saq-81, im glad i was the catalyst for your contribution on this tread ;) so, i suppose anytime the site gets a little ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
Wellcome to 'the dead centre' of Saudi.. And to the Forum, :cool:haha thank youu! :] Ouch! How did I get caught in the middle of this? :/ Give me a break! That was supposed to be a joke. Have you missed the smily? :blink: It's my comment that has ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
Sorry for being off topic, I've updated your nickame to Simona L, please let me know if it's ok (by pm)hey, yeah that's fine thank youu. Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
anyone wanna try?haha bring it on! :p Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
lol well i never claimed bondi rescue to be an academy award winning show. ohh ive seen that show a couple of times, its so random lol. haha definetly not a victim of broken hearts... the culprit of broken hearts, well that's a different story haha. ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
And yes, i know what hyperbole is, luv. it was you who nicked our language remember? after we banished our crims down under! LOL and how can you miss neighbours and home and away? And my point was that the best weather in england was a transmitted ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
lol lung failure! you a bit of a drama queen mate? best weather in england was on neighbours and home and away...shame about the acting, scripts, etc, etc...lolno its called hyperbole to over-emphasize a situation that couldve possibly happened... ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
rofl maserman ill take you're word on itt :) and thank youu... well i am definetly intrigued myself... it wasnt any worse than the one i have now, maybe even less so, only because someone on this thread made a ridiculous comment that my face is too ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
lol its a free world so by all means, visit away :) Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
yeah zb, musicman makes a very valid suggestion lol Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
Not any more missy, that was only during the glorious Colonial eraaw :( well i still think the UK would be amazingly beautiful, i would lovee to see London and Ireland :) ... put it this way, i would rather rain and hail then boiling 52 degree Saud ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
its the home of rain!! no sunshine! fair dinkum :)ohh rofl aw i miss the rainn soo much Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
lol well its only "thought provoking" to the minority that take everything too literally... i guess saudi arabia brings out the desperation in you boys. but anyway, Julien, if you're going to change my name at least change it to something reasonable ... Read More
hellooo, newbie alert. by Simona L
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx
thank youuu hah yeahh probably Read More
hellooo, newbie alert.
heyy im new to this website :] i thought it looked pretty cool & i dont know a great deal of people in Saudi Arabia so i thought id join and get to know a few of youu. hope youu all have a great upcoming weekend! :] xx Read More