I still distinctly remember being a fresh graduate, excited to finally get out into the real world and earn cash in return for my hard work. I thought the worst had passed in my university years. So off I went, to travel the world and [...]
I still distinctly remember being a fresh graduate, excited to finally get out into the real world and earn cash in return for my hard work. I thought the worst had passed in my university years. So off I went, to travel the world and [...]
I was immediately fascinated by this beautiful woman’s intoxicating energy and refreshing straightforwardness. She walked into Le Gray Hotel, downtown Beirut, elegantly dressed, and I knew right away from her approachable [...]
Sometimes I wish I had picked an easier name for my blog. It gets tiring to repeat and spell out “the R-E-B-E-L Chronicles” to people I meet, over and over again. But then again I tell myself that I picked the name for a [...]
As I walked into the lovely shop in downtown Beirut, just steps away from iconic Chanel, I was greeted by beautiful, upbeat, and smiley young women. You’d be forgiven for not realizing that these down to earth women are the creative [...]
At the stroke of midnight on December 31st, everybody, regardless what they might actually admit to, made some sort of New Year’s resolution for the coming year. Mine was to lose those impossible few kilos I’ve gained ever since moving [...]
I traveled to Singapore last month with my EMBA class for a one week seminar. This was my second time to the country and a serious eye opener. Imagine 40 Lebanese landing in Singapore. I don’t know who experienced more of a culture [...]
“I have no special talent, I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein That’s probably the only thing I have in common with Einstein. I’m curious as hell. About everything. If I hear something for [...]
We’re not spoiled brats. Well, not all of us at least. Some of my friends with siblings are way brattier and more selfish than one could imagine. Our parents tend to be slightly overbearing and overprotective. Of course, all parents [...]
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Cosmetic surgery: are we all really that vain?
Let me make this clear. I’m not opposed to plastic surgery, AT ALL. You have a crooked nose and you hate it, get it done! You want a bit of Botox, heck why not. I might get some done myself one day. If only it stopped there, [...]