Thursday, 8:27 PM – I’m writing this post while traveling from Abu Dhabi to Dubai tonight. I’m writing it as a note in my Iphone. More than an hour ago, I was in Abu Dhabi and 30 minutes from now I’ll be in Dubai. I had to travel tonight and spend the night over there to attend an early morning commitment tomorrow.
I’ve always had the impression that Abu Dhabi is soooo far from Dubai. It even sounded like it’s located in a different country to me. Before I moved here a week ago, I know nothing much about it. Living in Abu Dhabi had never been on the plan – not a single thought about it. It had always been Dubai and I got caught up in trying to make it work over there. I didn’t really consider that maybe, just maybe greater things are awaiting for me outside of it. Don’t get me wrong, I miss my friends from Dubai and it would always have a significant part in this whole journey of mine.
However, I’ve only been in Abu Dhabi for a week but it feels like I’ve been here for a while. Despite my 90% excitement, I have no expectations whatsoever. I went here with nothing but courage and faith. To my surprise, I find myself really liking it. A lot.
Abu Dhabi just feels right to me. We just clicked. With each passing day, its simplicity draw me closer to it.
No doubt, Dubai is definitely much modern with all its glitz and glamour. It’s the kind of place anyone would choose to go to. It’s beautiful in the outside. People are clamoring about it. But I want depth..that feeling of genuinity. I guess, I’m no longer blindsided with superficiality. There’s more to life than material things, fame and being “in”. What makes you different, makes you special.
I think we all want to be with someone or to be in a place where we can be ourselves and feel good about it – one that brings out the best in you. Sometimes, it makes you feel vulnerable and different but in a good kind of way. Despite its flaws and imperfections, it’s worth the shot. It’s a bit too early to tell, but that’s how I feel about Abu Dhabi. It’s not the most glamorous or coolest place on earth, not really my dream place to be but there’s something special about it. In my opinion, it’s simple yet special.
It’s funny because as I read the road sign that says Dubai 500 km ahead, I suddenly had a thought…
“I miss Abu Dhabi already.”
Running in Black Heels 