It is hard to fathom that it has been two years since Abdullah left this world. Life has gone on but not a day goes by that I do not remember the love of my life. I feel his presence in many ways. Of course I only need to look at the photos of him [...]
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American Bedu recently finished reading the book ‘The Ruins of Us’ written by Keija Parsinnen. The Ruins of Us is the story of Rosalie and Abdullah. Rosalie is an American who was born to expatriate parents in Saudi Arabia. She lived in Saudi Arabia until she was twelve years old and those years in [...]
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I have been very emotional lately, almost like a roller coaster. One minute I’ll be laughing and the next I’m crying and I don’t know why! It could be because of where I am at in life or it could be that in too short of weeks, Abdullah will have been gone for two [...]
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It is an honor for American Bedu to have an exclusive interview with Sean Redmond. Sean is a local legend in the Kingdom. He not only speaks fluent Arabic but speaks it with a Nej’d accent. He is a multi-talented individual who has been living and working in the Kingdom for an extended period. [...]
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This post is directed to the Western woman who has fallen in love with a Saudi while he is outside of his home country. A Saudi man can be the most charming and most gracious man when he is courting a woman. He has words which make the woman feel like the most [...]
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When a westerner and a Saudi are married life is never the same! Before the couple travel to Saudi Arabia together their marriage should have been already approved by the government. It is not that a Saudi MUST have his government’s permission to marry who he wants but government approval of the marriage is required [...]
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Sometimes for a newly married couple it may be challenging to simply tell a new wife she is beautiful. The Saudi couple are generally still getting to know one another and may walk around each other like they are walking on seashells. However it goes without saying that all women do appreciate and like to [...]
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**disclaimer – this post contains mature and sensitive content. Read at your own discretion.** I have always promised on American Bedu blog to write posts which cover a broad array of subjects and issues which shed insights and understanding of Saudi Arabia and its people, customs, culture and traditions. Ever since its [...]
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One way I have of coping with the untimely death of my late Saudi husband is to write about him and/or experiences we had together. The Saudi man can have many faces and Abdullah was no exception. To the “outside world” and especially in a professional work environment, Abdullah might appear intimidating or unapproachable. [...]
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My age and generation are showing. I would much prefer to have it all – husband, marriage, children and career! But is that also because I was born and raised in the West where it is expected and anticipated that all is attainable? A recent Arab News poll indicated that many Saudi women would [...]
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