Amanda
@runnertattoogirl
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 22 December 2012
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Where to buy glucose monitors? by runnertattoogirl
Hey all (especially you diabetics..lol), I need to get a new blood glucose monitor and was wondering if anyone knew the best place to get them. I realize that hospitals and pharmacies carry these things, but just wondering if anyone had some good ...
The doctor I went to wasn't really helpful, but then again it probably didn't help that I went in there knowing exactly what I needed. Not to mention the fact that it was Ramadan. I have a monitor now, but haven't seen the test strips or lancets ... Read More
Where to buy glucose monitors? by runnertattoogirl
Hey all (especially you diabetics..lol), I need to get a new blood glucose monitor and was wondering if anyone knew the best place to get them. I realize that hospitals and pharmacies carry these things, but just wondering if anyone had some good ...
Yeah that's what the hubbo said too. Though, we haven't ordered anything and had it shipped here yet. Have you had any issues? Read More
Where to buy glucose monitors? by runnertattoogirl
Hey all (especially you diabetics..lol), I need to get a new blood glucose monitor and was wondering if anyone knew the best place to get them. I realize that hospitals and pharmacies carry these things, but just wondering if anyone had some good ...
We live north of Riyadh off king Fahd. Any recommendation with a good landmark or street would be helpful. Read More
Where to buy glucose monitors?
Hey all (especially you diabetics..lol), I need to get a new blood glucose monitor and was wondering if anyone knew the best place to get them. I realize that hospitals and pharmacies carry these things, but just wondering if anyone had some good ... Read More
Random Arts/Crafts Question... by runnertattoogirl
Would anyone happen to know where I can fall small rhinestones, glitter, mini beads, etc.? And no, I'm not bedazzaing...lol. Thanks!
Since the link is under review, I'll post the directions. The shop in on Musa bin Nussair. It's across the street from Al Akariya Mall #1. To get there, go east from Olaya St, and the shop will be on the south side of Musa bin Nussair. There's a ... Read More
football in riyadh.. by ibrahim kadiri
Hi....I have been in riyadh since three months and I was wondering whether there are any places to play 5-aside/11-aside football? Obviously i would need another players to play, so, where will i find a place to play or any team where i can join.. U ...
And rugby is even more manly. Lol Read More
Random Arts/Crafts Question... by runnertattoogirl
Would anyone happen to know where I can fall small rhinestones, glitter, mini beads, etc.? And no, I'm not bedazzaing...lol. Thanks!
It's off king fahad just a little north (I think, it's north) of the center of Riyadh. Read More
Any Doggie Playgroups? Walk in DQ? by Primo_Bella
Hi all, I have two small dogs here in Riyadh with me and they are getting so bored of just playing in the yard at home. Has anyone walked their dog in the Diplomatic Quater? Either on housing streets, or on the walking track? Anyone knows if there ...
Lots of nice areas to walk your dogs and even have them run without a leash (if they're trained for that!) I've seen a group of people who walk their dogs every friday mornings on the walking track, lots of dogs! Another popular area is the palm ... Read More
Hello Riyadh!! by onetree
Hi Im james from Ireland, been on this before but left saudi and now am back again to enjoy the delights of this great kingdom.....anyhow, im contactable anytime ...know the place quite well ....by! james
Welcome back :D Read More
a disappointed english teacher by yasmin khan
is it really difficult for a qualified english teacher from india to get a decent job in the university in riyadh? I must have searched n number of websites in order to find a good teaching job for myself but to my disapointment i found that all the ...
I am going to refrain from even touching on the native/non-native conversation we got going on here and say... have you looked into any of the international schools? Perhaps, you would find what you are looking for... that is if you haven't already ... Read More
Looking for info from the ladies by LJanetR
My hubby left for Riyadh today, he has only been away for a few hours and I miss him so much already I hope the next few days goes quickly I am doing some research and would really apreciate your input? Are there any good western beauty salons? I ...
You should be able to find all the information for the Mariyah Beauty Center on this blog post: http://desertenlightenment.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/mariyah-beauty-centre-in-riyadh/ Read More
Book of five rings in Riyadh by KhalidOkiely
I have been longing to read this book for more than a year. I just can't find a version of it in here EVER! I get busy and can't have enough time to search thoroughly for it. If any of you have read the book or got it from some where in here, I ...
I hope you know that by saying that, you're talking about me as well because we both know I still love my paperbacks. In fact, it would probably save you some money if I didn't have an e-reader :P Entirely, way too convenient to buy books. Read More
DR SULAIMAN AL HABIB HOSPITAL by gayanar
Hello, everyone! Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about DR SULAIMAN AL HABIB HOSPITAL. We are want to change our hospital- we are not very happy with Kingdom H. thank you
Perhaps this topic will help? /forum/viewtopic.php?id=57715 It's regarding pregnancies, but there were some recommendations from a few people. My husband and I went to Kingdom Hospital when he wasn't feeling well. I didn't ... Read More
Hello Riyadh by gmalou1
Hiiiiiiiiii everybody, After a long and. Very stress full périod hère I am :-) still very very tired but my first feelings are pretty good so let´s continued Cheeeeeeerrs
Welcome :) Read More
Should I give up before I've started by day_dreamer
Hi all, This is my first time posting on the forum and I'm so glad to have found a place with so many people ready and willing to help with just about anything :D I've been thinking seriously of applying for teaching (English) jobs in KSA and was ...
I do believe I've seen some ads on Dave's ESL Café mentioning that they would sponsor families, but it's been a long time since I've actually looked at the job ads. As Allie mentioned, it's one of those things you have to be cautious about. If you ... Read More