Strangely liberated but bored (page 2 of 2)

Extremely close to breaking the rules on this one, angered by the finding but cannot call towers security for follow up with Police. Of all days to have this happen!

3:11pm
Arrive in Media City for the round table. Some people running late. So follow up about the "car break-in" via land-line telephone. Get put through to an automated recording..."Your call is important to us..." give up. Decide I will deal with it later; you have got to love the service levels in Dubai.

5:30pm
Round Table concludes. Made some "off-the-wall" statements about all consumers plugged in to Internet "Matrix style". Instead of apartments Dubai residents will live in small Internet pods! That's the EMAAR future alright.

5:45pm
Having concluded the pleasantries, I find myself on the wrong side of the Sheikh Zayed Road, not too far from the office. If only it weren't for the 5,000+ cars blocking my way.

At least the no "mobile rule" means this ride will be devoid of the usual office emergencies. But at the same time, I have no idea what is going on back there.

6:35pm
Give up by the time I hit the 2nd Interchange and shoot back home. I was pretty useless in the office anyway. Once home, I hit the home phone and call everyone I can think of and ask if I was missed. I wasn't. So I go through my bills.

6:36pm
Realise that all payments are made online anyway so again cannot achieve much here either. Give up, watch TV. Over 137 channels and nothing on. Decide to go for a walk.

7:30pm
Walk over to my parents house (should only be 20 minutes) but take the long way. Play with the dog and a bit of rugby with the younger brother. Having a fantastic time outside getting my mind off of the day's madness. Funny how kids can bring you back down to earth. Is it really all that important afterall?

8:30pm
Walk back home. Normally partake in a little mp3 downloading but not tonight. Also no blogs, and no imdb.com, no pitchforkmedia.com - How can I survive?! Crossword puzzles? No I opt for Su Do Ku instead.

9:45pm
I realize that resistance is futile. I decide to go to bed early knowing that as soon as I start reading I will pass out. I have just the book; "Anthropology: The Exploration of Human Diversity". I am usual fascinated as it works a treat for insomnia.

Somewhere around 10:15pm
Out like a light.