Hangout out with Bronwyn Byrnes

The Hangout with Rushdi

Hey guys, I sat back down with Bronwyn Byrnes aka BB, a lady who’s been in the UAE almost as long as Producer Bub and I but has had a completely different journey. We topic hop but mainly focus on the changes within the UAE, our experiences and BB shares some UAE stories. Intro with BB – 02:23 We learn how she obtained her nick name and just discuss names.. *shrug* “Disciplining your kids” and how we were disciplined – 05:50 BB just mentions about how shes raising her kids and we slip into a conversation about disciplining ones kids. I bring up the after-thought of being thankful for the beatings I received from my parents due to the hindsight of what a demonic force to be reckoned with I was as a child. NB – Thanks mum and dad. Oddly enough, BB brings up stories how she was disciplined and then we had no choice but to share as well. We cover the types of punishments, the weapons used and post beating lessons we received. I also bring up how it’s different for Asian and Western culture ie something like punishment being the same for a child or a parent irrespective of who breaks the rule put in place. BB and her journey – 21:20 She begins her story and once again I bring up race although BB does agree with me here, thank God! But we quickly get back to her and I quickly figure out why she’s so cool and badass. BB talks about how she aspired to be an Air Hostess back in the day and how she got it done. She describes her experience of reaching the UAE and kicking off her career. Service Industry – Racism Stories - 30:00 Once upon a time in UAE – 39:26 BB shares stories of way back in the day, kicks off with a place called Cyclone which now sounds like a mythical place due to what time it used to operate until. Ie 7 AM. Places we discuss:- Cyclone The Lodge Pancho Villas Al Nasr Leisureland – This is the only one I knew, that too because of the Arcade. We discuss cinemas, hangout spots and other stuff we used to do and look forward to. She brings up Karama which is my stomping ground and we just chat about K-Town. *does awkward gang sign* Naming old stuff and BB’s Shawerma story – 49:30 BB slightly struggled to keep up with us and on that note, Producer Bub is still looking for Koukou Roukou biscuits. If someone can help us we will be ever so grateful. She only said mentioned a specific shawerma and I was convinced that she’s worked really hard! BB’s goat story(s) – 53:17 This story of BB’s is right out of a sitcom you’d watch on a Thursday night and learn a valuable lesson at the end of it. How come you are still here? 01:06:05 Even though I ask BB the question, a part of me began to explain why I myself have not left the country. I pretty much reverse psychologized myself. And yes, that is not a real word. We also wrap up with what BB’s up to now and how you can holla at her. As always, please like, share, subscribe and slap someone with the links. I appreciate it so much! Rushdi