Feb 24, 2009

New Year, New kid on the block

It's been long since the last time I updated my blog. A lot of things happened! With the ongoing worldwide crisis, even the land of the oil is experiencing the turmoil.

Enough with the negative news, let's move on to the positive one.

First thing, my sister delivered a baby girl a month ago. We celebrated her first month old yesterday. It was just a family dinner. So sad that my sister left two weeks ago, she needs to go back home for her work. Mom still with us, and she's having a problem wearing her shoes. I bought her a new boots for protection from cold. It's her first time to experience the coldness in this place. I opted to use my running shoes, for comfort and protection, and we were having a problem for the baby, she's getting bigger every week and all dressess and shoes does not fit to her anymore. So I joke with my sister that next time I shop online, I will buy a wedding shoes for her baby.

Christening of Haya, our new baby, will be on March. As early as today, my sister asked me and other godparents for a bigger size of baby shoes . She is being wise on that.

Welcome to the world Haya.

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Dec 8, 2008

Cards for all season

Shopping malls is too crowded today because it’s the first day of Eid Al Adha. I couldn’t wait in the long cue for payment, so I decided not to purchase anything and headed to coffee shop. While sipping my cappuccino, I got an email from Tita Ann informing me something about the new offer of Blackhawk especially for this Holiday. It’s good thing that wifi works in this mall.

So I check this Gift Card Mall™ to ease my curiosity. I hesitate at first thinking that it was just another greeting cards. It’s not that I don’t like greetings cards, it’s so traditional. So when I checked on it, it’s really unique. Gift cards are a perfect gift to give this coming Christmas. It’s wise and trendy. You could even design your own card and most of all it is good for all season.

Thanks to tita Ann for a smart recommendation.

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Dec 5, 2008

Take 5

It’s getting cold here and Christmas is everywhere. Would you believe that malls started to decorate their shops for Christmas season here? Five years ago, Christmas is just an ordinary day but now even local people became aware of Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas, I was really having trouble what kind of gift I will give to my friend. Every year, it was really a hard day for me to roam around the malls just to look for a perfect gift for him. This morning, I went to the mall to start my pre-Christmas shopping. Oh by the way, I’m enjoying my 5 days Eid Holiday. I took advantage of it to start my shopping.

It just so happen that I stumble on these 5.11 Tactical pants. It was cool, I even like it for myself. I checked it out and found out that I can even buy online. Wow that will be a big relief on my side. I’m more comfortable buying stuff online. I’m pretty sure he will love it. He likes military things although he’s not from military.

You know what I found out more? 5.11 Tactical have more brands, not just pants. I checked all their brands. They have shirts, shoes, bags, books, watches, eyewear, shorts, knives and pouches for mobile, guns, knives and more. They offer small size to larger ones pouches. What I love most is the 5.11 Tactical watches and the 5.11 Tactical eyewears. Oh my, I will forget my budget plan for now, I will start next year. If only my dad is still here, for sure he will like it also. He likes these things, we have the same taste. Anyhow, instead of buying for my friend only, now I have to include myself on this order.

Hey, it’s Christmas time, time to indulge yourself once in a while. Correct?

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Nov 30, 2008

Packed in the Bag

I was inactive for some months. I thought I will not go back to blogging world but I do believe that once a blogger will always be a blogger, so I’m back.

Having a new work, a really new line of work, takes a lot of my time and energy. I thought I couldn’t make it but with the encouragement and push from my colleagues, I made it.

Funny but true, since I started working with my new work, 4 essential items are always present in my bag. My sunglasses, sun protection, after the sun care protection and first aid kits. Working at the site is really hard especially when it’s hot. Though it’s humid, I still wear sun protection and after the sun because I got burned during my first few weeks. You might be wondering why I include first aid kits, well I just want to be ready especially for pain relievers.

To my blogging friends, please forgive me for being out of action.

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Back for Toys

It’s been three months since I hibernate in blogworld due to work load and I could not hide anymore especially for the coming month. Christmas is around the corner and for me this is the month for children. Though I don’t have any kids of my own, I have tons of nieces and nephews. My cousins, sisters and brothers started to remind about their kids gifts as well as for them. They always bug me every year for they knew that being single, I don’t spend too much. Yeah right, they have to think again. They even give me list about their gift ideas. Imagine that!

Anyway, I love my nephews and nieces so I started listing down their favorite toys like Nintendo Wii and Nintendo ds. My nieces have been reminding me about Nintendo ds for ages so I think this is the best time to give. I’m also thinking of buying some cheap toys as an extra gift incase some children knocks on my door.

Though life became a little bit hard here, I don’t want to disappoint my family. It’s Christmas, time for giving.

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Aug 23, 2008

Dubai Kilo

New residents of Dubai gain between 6 and 12 kilograms on average in their first year here, according to a fitness instructor at a local gym.

One thing i really notice here is the lifestyle. Diners and restaurants scattered around here and the food is cheap. People who are tired from 8-9 hours work tend to eat alot during the night. Some prefer to take out food rather than to cook their own meals.

This is for real. I myself experienced weight problem. I gained a lot during my first year here and it keeps going up and up and up till 75kg. Last year, I decided to take a diet pill and return to my jogging regimen. The diet pill i took makes me loose my appetite so I turned to fresh fruit juices. My jogging habits every night continue until I lose 15kg and it feels good to being light again. Now, I just maintain my food intake and continue my jogging.

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Jul 31, 2008

Best one

I just returned from my trip. Though it was only five days but still I was exhausted. Whenever I travel, I make sure I check the place where I go including the food. I’m not afraid to taste anything but once the food appeal to my taste buds, watch out for I will keep on coming back to that food.

So now I have some dilemma for I gained too much and I need the best diet pills to lose some unwanted pounds. I don’t have time now to go jogging because of the current weather here. Humidity will last till September so I need the best diet pills and I don’t want to waste my 2 months waiting to change the weather here.

Best diet pills are the only solution I’m thinking of and I knew best diet pills will help on my problem. I proved that already before.

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Jul 23, 2008

Diet please

My lifestyles have change since I adopted this place. Back home, I was a sports addict that my mom had to beg for me to stay at least one weekend in our house and stop my sports activities for while. But when I landed here; work, eat and sleep were my passion for the first six months living here. So, because of having a couch potato lifestyle, I started gaining weight. I tried to re-engage myself with some exercises and jogging but still no effect on my weight. Until one friend told me to check on diet pills.

I hesitated at first, for I knew the side effects of diet pills and how costly it is. Since I’m so desperate on my weight, I checked around what kind of diet pills is good on my body. I found a good site, read about the ratings and reviews of the consumers, assess the pricelist of the product, how safe to use and how rapidly the effect of the diet pills. With all the solutions in front of me, who wouldn’t want to grab the opportunity in front of you, so I tried it!

I just shake off 15kg in one month.

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Jul 4, 2008

Check your winning smile

As a smoker, I am aware of the nicotine that building up in my teeth. So aside from being a responsible smoker to other’s (non-smoker), I take good care of my teeth too. I make sure that I visit my dentist regularly even it costs me too much and way too far from my place.

Since my company got engaged in discount dental plans last year, I save a lot of money and it’s a hassle free using the plan. The discount dental plans I have is a member of almost dental clinics here. I was able to find a dental clinic close to my home, accessible anytime and worry free from traffics. With dental discount plan in my hand, I can say that I still possess a set of white teeth, free from cavity and no bad breath.

To all out there, don’t take for granted your teeth, it’s your key for a winning smile.

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Jun 19, 2008

Helping Out Loud

Weather here starts to become bad. It’s been dusty, windy and zero visibility for a week now. It’s good that classes are closed for summer to protect children’s health as well as vacationers.

Some of my colleagues started packing their things and off to their vacations. The management allowed everyone at the office who wants to take their leave vacations for at least 2 weeks. From my previous post, I wrote about them seeking my help regarding cheap hotels in different destinations like France, London, Sydney, Birmingham, New York, Miami and so on. Most of my colleagues who asked my advice materialized their plans especially those who look for Hotels Paris and Hotels Sydney, but some did not push through on their vacations outside UAE and opted to stay here and explore Dubai and Fujairah.

On the other hand, I was so happy helping out another friend for the last minute reservation. Olive was given a short notice by her family to meet them at Phuket. She was so worried for she was not prepared to take a vacation because of budget issue. It’s good that I was able to refer her to some Cheap Hotels in Phuket and she couldn’t believe it. Tomorrow night she will fly there and I could get reviews from her.

This site really helps me a lot. I could personally confirm that. I will tell soon on my next post.

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Jun 4, 2008

Into the Cat Walk

Do you dream of becoming a model? Do you think you are beautiful, young and have x-factor to become a model? Then don’t sit there and do nothing. Join the newest trend in the net and be recognized by an agent. Maybe this is your chance to reach your dream by joining this beauty contest.

Join now at http://www.lookoftheyear.com

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Jun 1, 2008

Unplanned Indulgence

I just had a dinner with my friends and it has been long since I was with them. During the course of our conversation, we were teasing Ger for his forthcoming marriage proposal. If Julia Roberts was the star in Runaway Bride, I could compare Ger as a runaway groom. Not necessary he’s running away, but he always chicken out to propose to Adlin. With that, I agreed to buy them a wedding plaques made by Whitehall Products inorder to push through their wedding.

Then Joe joins the group feeling agitated because he got lost again. I inform him I will give address plaques not to be disoriented in the future. The group laughed out hard for Joe becomes absent minded for the last couple of weeks due to exhaustion from chatting and watching internet based movies. Rins alerted the group having fruit salad in their house and Joe’s eyes become big, even encouraging me to come along with them.

As we finished our dinner, I joke with Reen to make sure that their house numbers is visible to Joe. He might get lost... again!!!

I excused myself for not coming to their house for I must check my mailboxes. I need to check my bills. It was really good to be with friends again.

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May 30, 2008

Your partner in LIFE

I called my cousin to check her condition. Last time we spoke, she’s pregnant and was so happy to relate the news to us, to become pregnant after 2 years of marriage. I was glad to know that she got matured in some ways. Her husband was so supportive on her needs. She even divulges that both of them decided to take a life insurance for their future. She enlighten me all the features of it and how important to insured your life.

Having got all the information from my cousin, I noticed that she really change a lot. From shopping till you drop, now she focuses her life on her family.

After my conversation with my cousin, I remember that my dad got a lump sum money from his disability insurance company when his health deteriorates and my mom received something as beneficiaries when dad died.

This is really beneficial to your love ones to acquire life insurance, now I’m thinking of acquiring one.

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May 25, 2008

No PDA Please

PDA (Public Display of Affection)

Women get jail and face deportation for kissing on Dubai public beach.

This morning, Gulf news article got my attention on two women (a Lebanese and Bulgarian) who got jailed and face deportation for hugging and kissing on public beach. Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!

Dubai is one of the seven Emirates (state) of UAE. Even though Dubai is being develop and promoted as the main tourist spot in the UAE, the strict rule on public display of affection like kissing and hugging is a BIG taboo here.

UAE is an Islamic country though they permit other religions here, Expats who are working or visiting must follow that rule or face the consequences. Expats must keep in their mind to be aware on their adopted country, their rules and regulations and respect it.

This adage enters in my mind

‘When in Rome, be a Roman!’

Read the rest of the stories here.

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May 24, 2008

Hassle-free Shopping

I received an overseas call from my cousin yesterday and she was so excited to share her good news. First she’s pregnant and was so excited being a first time Mom and two about the 2008 thanksgiving specials. I was confused about the second news because I couldn’t relate to the subject. Then she explained to me that in the US, Black Friday is day after Thanksgiving and it is the start of Christmas shopping season. So I learned another thing from her.

Aside from that, she heard that Black Friday website list all the retailers with discount products, offers direct links to all the stores and you could shop online without the hassle of going to the stores as early as 5am just to fall in line with other shoppers. She was so thrilled and thankful because it will be convenient and safe for her to shop online now that she’s pregnant.

So as early as yesterday she asked me what book I want as Christmas gift because Amazon store is included in the list. I was moved because until now she still remembers what I want. Then she also shared that Babies R Us and Toys R Us stores are included in the list which will be helpful for her to shop for her baby.

Hmm, this is good for I will be worried for her current condition once she shops because I knew her well regarding shopping.

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May 22, 2008

Last Minute Notice

Last week, my friend SOE was suffocating from her boss. The reason, the boss wanted her to book a hotel accommodation in four different cities in the US. She was only given a week notice inorder to finish the task. She was so worried and haggard from other work plus the fact that it was hard for her to find a room. She was instructed to find the most affordable room. So I offer my services and found out the tasks from her boss.

I listed the cities and instructions. First, I was to find cheap New York City hotels for the first stop and book for 3 days and as much as possible near the Statue of Liberty. Then another cheap Miami Hotels for 2 days, I was lucky to found one in Miami with all hotels being fully book. Another 2 days stay at cheap Los Angeles Hotels and the last stop is to find cheap San Francisco Hotels for 5 days but should be near in San Francisco International Airport.




After an hour, I called SOE to inform her that all has been accomplished and not to worry about his superior’s order. I even inform her that I downloaded some photo's.

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May 20, 2008

New WAVe in the blogsphere

Have you heard the newest WAVE in Europe’s advertising agency?

Bloggerwave is the name. They join the new trend in blog world, offering big opportunities to bloggers and advertisers to make money and advertise the services or products. Bloggerwave is intending to be the leading advertising channel in the blogsphere amongst Europe.

So don’t be left behind, join the wave!

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May 14, 2008

Unique Number for you

Are you the type of person who wants to be different from others? Are you tired of usual things that surround you? Do you like personalized items that suit your taste? What about the number plates on your car? Interested to own a plate number that really fit to your lifestyle?

Don’t worry because the Number Plates that you wish will be granted. They will assist you to acquire a perfect number plates for your personality. Not only that, they extend their services from choosing the right number plate for your beloved car down to the transfer of work. In short, they will never leave you unsatisfied.

And if you are planning to sell your cherished plate number, you are on the right track, they also buy quality private number plates and rest assured they will handle all the paperwork for you.

So what are you waiting for? Check them out and find for yourself how to make a different.

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May 9, 2008

Hot in the City - 3

After my conversation with some colleagues yesterday, another group approaches me today and even joke around that my space became a travel advisory corner. It’s good that my workload is less that I could entertain my multiracial colleagues.

Spending summer here is not their cup of tea, so these people are running fast to get out from the heat. One colleague asked me about Munich. I was taken aback for I don’t want to revoke a gloomy episode of my saga.

Instead, I called our travel agency to give us travel advisory to Germany. She’s quite handy and came to our office. According to her, reservation for accommodations in Berlin Hotels, Frankfurt Hotels, Munich Hotels and Köln Hotels are all conveniently located to tourist destination and open for travelers. The four mentioned major cities should not be left out in our itineraries and amongst tourist favorites place to visit in Germany. Olympia Park in Munich, St. Paul Church in Frankfurt, Pergamon Museum and Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge in Köln or Cologne, are some of the places that she recommended to us to visit.

Hmmm, this is interesting, let me check my calendar.

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May 8, 2008

Hot in the City – 2

Summer is fast approaching and my colleagues won’t stop pestering me regarding travel tips.

So here’s another update, I mention to my colleagues about the travel packages being offered in France and UK and they were all excited.

For some who wants to go to Paris, I refer them to my previous post ‘Next Stop:France’ to get more information, tips, tourist destination and accommodation especially in Paris Hotels.

Then I discussed to other group about UK packages which is being offered by our official travel agency. I pointed out that Buckingham Palace, Opera House and Victoria Square must be on their top 3 priorities to visit. Knowing these people who don’t want any unexpected situation to happen, I informed them beforehand that these tourist sites are located in different cities, so they must ensure their accommodations and look for London Hotels, Birmingham Hotels and Manchester Hotels which are the key cities for the top 3 destination.

Wheew, what a day! Maybe I should shift my career into a travel adviser.

Two down, more to go…


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This is Part 2 from my previous post Hot in the City.

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