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`The` Desert Rose - my sweet intoxication

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How did the lyrics go?.. "each of her veils, a secret promise".. Literally, around every corner of this exquisite beauty awaits to be discovered a fascinating new experience. Sting`s gotta see this one. Pity if he wasn`t invited. So many other stars were. From Naomi Campbell`s flawless skin and long legs to Captain Jack Sparrow's love for roses (and 'Lilies' of course) this wonder of a structure has earned the right to yawn and say, I've seen them all. I think her human form would be Marilyn Monroe. The self assured way this structure stands overlooking the Doha skyline reminds me of Ms Monroe's confident poses. Btw, I wonder how celebrities feel when admiring something more awe-provoking than themselves. Harmonizing nature and physics at its best, the D.R. Is more than just a `museum` in the traditional sense. I don`t think I am `travelled enough` to remark as to whether there is another structure that matches such uniq...

East - or West?

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East ¬ or West? Standing in the middle of this barren land, feeling like I'm either in the set of that movie where kids have to escape that maze (am I in it or have I managed to escape my demons? ) or I've turned up very extra to an `end of the world` party - so like me to dress up for such an important event. But where is everyone? @thebestolcayever is with me because he had to take my pictures. Mental note - you can`t make way fast in a desert with high heels, wear sneakers for real thing.  Jean Novel - no he was blessed with the opportunity to create the desert rose, this one`s by Richard Serra.  Once again, wow. Ever since `experiencing` Qatar (yes, I would describe Qatar as an `experience` rather than a `stay` and I believe any student of politics should come and see how nationbuilding can have a template), i have always maintained that funds alone aren`t enough to be a `visionary`. What sets Q (thank you to all my university instructors who...