Confession time. I watched Love Actually to get myself in the mood for the festive season.
Confession time, Part II. I did this in Friday November 18.
I know what you’re thinking: ‘Too soon.’ And you’re right. In my defence, I did it behind closed doors and no one else was forced into doing it with me. Not that I was watching it on my own. Goodness no!
My wife and daughter accompanied me. We lit a balsam candle. One of those candles as big as a toilet roll that cost Dhs100. One of those candles with three wicks, so they burn down really quickly, forcing you to buy another candle for Dhs100. It’s the circle of life.
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