For no particular reason tonight feels different

Middle Eastern food + cardamon tea + bundling up on the couch + back to back episodes of Forensic Files documentaries + Smokey purring by my feet + not having to wake up early tomorrow = PERFECTION.

Ever since my friend Lucky told me about the time he lived in Israel, I've been having this inescapable craving for hummus, falafels and flat bread and I think tonight might just be the perfect night. Especially considering how this stimulating light we get these long Summer-like evenings reminds me of the Middle East. By "reminds me" I mean, I have never technically been to the Middle East per se (unless you count my few strolls at the Istanbul and Dubai airports) but in my fantasies, I always imagine the Middle East with bright, sort of yellowish light, prolonged still shadows and long evenings. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Until next time;

Agnes

Comments

[Mauzzie/ Reenie]

You might be right about the yellow lights. I've been to Iraq, and I remember the yellow. May be something to do with the colour of the sand and then sunlight on it?

[Sam Liu]

Sounds heavenly, Agnes...a wonderful night, free of obligations. And I agree, I've never been to the Middle East either, but that is exactly how I imagine it too.

[chrissy]

In your dreams? Well that's closer than I have been to the Middle East. BTW, my hair is 1/2 way to what I want it to be... I am 'a work in progress' lol...

[Francine]

I spent most of this evening on the couch. Looooovvveeelllyyyy.

[Richard4rolltide.blogspot.com]

That's an awesomely big coaster, and Desk Dictionaries belong on desks! ;)

[Andi]

The Middle East is the last part of the world I have yet to explore...this post makes me want to leave tonight! Enjoy sleeping in tomorrow!!!

[Sidney]

Looks like the perfect moment...

[The Napkin Dad]

I love when the evening turns that color, makes me feel like I am being wrapped in a physical color.

[Michelle]

Sounds like a perfect evening to me - especially the part about not having to be up early on a Monday morning. Hope all is well!

[Hitesh]

that was an awesome and lazy combination.........everyone deserves to have lazy lazy evening........

[Rachna]

Beautiful! You look so relaxed. I love the beautiful hues and the casual relaxed feel of this pic.

[Kay]

Lovely to drop in and visit you again - as always!

[Megan]

I love this picture! Sounds great to me especially the not having to get up early the next morning!

[Mehreen]

Have you seen 'Children of Heaven'? It's an Iranian movie. If you haven't yet, make sure you do, it'll be a sure treat for you if Middle East fascinates you.

I love the Middle East hijaab style. I used to do it myself when I was at university. And I had a matching pair of delicate pins to go with each scarf. Love 'em to bits!

[Geoff]

Agnes;
Another nice post. I've never been to the Middle East either but I do see it in dreams. Once, when my flight landed in Islamabad, Pakistan around 6 AM, I came through the airport doors to be greeted by the sunrise wash of that yellowish light you mention (to say nothing of the heat) and I just stood there for long moments taking it all in. My reverie was abruptly broken as row upon row of men and boys rushed my bags, each hoping to get a tip for "helping" me. I simply didn't want my bags to vanish. What an experience.
Love
Geoff

[Talli Roland]

I haven't been to the Middle East, but my husband is Egyptian and when we go to Cairo the food we eat is amazing! Falafel like you've never had... oh my, I am SO craving it right now!

[bd]

Sounds delightful. Hope you get to make your visit for real.

[Natural Selection]

I can tell you of the Middle east that they will put food in a strangers mouth before they put it in their own..I know this, oh the western perceptions...

By day the hot sun fermented us; and we were dizzied by the beating wind. At night we were stained by dew, and shamed into pettiness by the innumerable silences of stars.

-Lawrence of Arabia

[liz]

mmmm hummus...

[Ann]

Sounds like the perfect way to end a sunlit day. You paint a wonderful relaxing picture.

[Cynthia]

I just discovered you blog through my blog travels and am so inspired. Adore your honesty and beautiful blogging!!!!

[Kate]

Sounds like the best sort of way to spend an evening - I am just not a bright lights and city person and the couch is always calling. I am overjoyed to see a comment above left by a new blogging friend I have recently made via A Week in the Life project. Aren't blog travels just the best thing !!

[Lucky]

Perfect post Agnes ( as they all are). I really like how you placed a slant on the food and spices and smells of the location and I find this so enjoyable. My first falafel in Jerusalem, all the colors, smells and sights have come back to mind because of your post.
Thank you

[tanna]

I love the long light of summerish evenings!

[Andi]

My husband and I just discovered a probiotic hummus that tastes A-M-A-Z-I-N-G, we are eating it by the bucketful!

[maverickshree]

Nice Picture..yeah..the sand in Middle East must be giving the yellow light :-) Have a perfect day !!

[lostworld]

All this is reminding me of my just-over vacation..not so nice to be reminded of that. I wanna go back to chennai!!!!!!!!!!!!! sob!:(

[Wannabewriter]

WOW! That sounds like a great evening! I love Arabic food, cardamom tea, anything to do with crime (movie/book), couch.... am doing more or less the same... as hubby is away on a business trip...but the getting up early part is unavoidable! :(

[Wannabewriter]

Ohhh...and by the way, when ARE you making that Middle Eastern trip...we are all waiting here!

[Anastasia]

I've never been to my neighbours'- the Middle East, probably because I am so attracted by Greece and the greek islands that every year I end up choosing to explore yet another part of Greece. But I would like to visit Lebanon and Israel one day, so I am planning a weekend away there - possibly in Lebanon - a 30-minute flight from Larnaca.

[Adi C]

Well I am on vacation, and since I am from India, I know exactly how you feel!

[NIM]

sounds awesome...have fun :) :D

[Nancy]

Echoing WannbeWriter, we are waiting here;-D.
Infact all of us here are waiting for THAT special moment to get together & I think ur coming here is reason enoff:-)).

[A_choo !]

Well, at my age, I don't get around much anymore but there was a time when I watched geishas in Tokyo and Hollywood stars in Palm Springs, California. But these days I adore getting out to make over the local grackles and starlings eating my birdseed.

[emily]

You hair is quite adorable here :)

[Zhu]

That looks like my idea of a great night! Sorry, I really have to make a joke about the mix of dictionary + People magazine :lol:

[WILMAN R P]

HI AGNES, CONGRATULATIONS, GREAT PLACES, BEAUTIFULL AND INTERESTING PICTURES, AND YOU ARE BEAUTY LIKE ANGEL. BUT, TELL ME IF KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT SOUTH AMERICA, FOR EXAMPLE, COLOMBIA. - ADIOS, TAKE CARE, THANK YOU.