Celebrating Christmas in UAE is not the same as it is in the Philippines. You can only feel the festive spirit inside the malls, in the hotels, or in the confinement of our homes.Since UAE is a muslim country, merry-makingat home have to be discreet during the eve ofChristmas so that the non-Christian neighbors will not be disturbed. Moreover, Christmas day this year fell on a weekday (Sunday is considered as weekday in UAE), therefore business as usual for the working sector as Christmas was not declare...
photo credit: http://ninamarx.girlshopes.com/christmasletterfromjesus/ It's none other than Jesus Christ. For that, we'll be forever grateful to the One who had sent Him. Let us take time to reflect the true meaning of Christmas and let us not be overwhelmed with the merry-making. After all, Christmas starts with Christ. I wish you joy and peace this season! God bless you abundantly! Merry Christmas!!
It's been a week already since typhoon Sendong (Washi) hit the shores of Mindanao. The typhoon left the island particularly Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City (my hubby's hometown) reeling from destruction and devastation due to massive flash flood and landslides. As of press time, the official death toll has already exceeded 1,000 and there are still a number of people missing (see related storyhere) With this, the island of Mindanao is in dire need of humanitarian assistance and the relief operati...
photo credit: thepremiumbutcher.ieChristmas is fast approaching and I'm sure some of you have already a Christmas menu in mind. I'm also sure that some of you haveperenniallyprepared the same dishes every Noche Buena (Spanish word referring to Christmas eve). Of course, the traditional Filipino Christmas dinner will not be complete without theusual, such as lechon, pancit, sweet style spaghetti, hamon, queso de bola, fruit salad and more. However, I'm really sure that some of you aren't afraid to break t...
Rating: GPlifted from google.comMy son and I, together with my "ladies" (weekend bonding again!), went to Ibn Batuta Mall in Dubai yesterday to watch Happy Feet Two. Yes, the utterly adorable penguins are dancing and singing into our hearts again in this animated sequel - this time in 3D. It brought back from the first installment the characters of Lovelace, Ramon (both voiced by Robin Williams), and Mumble (Elijah Wood), who is now all grown-up and has a son with Gloria (Pink) named Erik (Ava Acres). ...
lifted from summitpreventionalliance.org My son is now 15-months old and he is still breastfeeding. I didnt expect that I would reach this far in nursing him nor that I can still produce milk after more than a year. Actually, Im so blessed that I am able to experience this wonderful bonding moment with my son because not all mothers have the privileged to nurse their babies. Its also helpful that I am currently a SAHM (stay-at-home-mom) because I dont think I would be able to manage to breastfeed my s...
Hey everyone! As promised on my previous post, Im gonna share with you my dining experience at Texas Roadhouse in Dubai Mall. >>READ MORE>>
Last Saturday, my sisters and I, along with our cousin-in-law, decided to get out of Abu Dhabi and drive to Dubai for a much needed ladies-only R R (but of course, I have to bring my baby as hubby is at work). Its been a while since I was able to enjoy a day with them. Moreover, I finally got to drive again all the way to Dubai after almost two years of seating at the backseat. (L-R) my sis Xan, my cuz-in-law Kharen, my son We agreed to go to The Dubai Mall, even if weve been there numerous times. ...
Hi everyone!!! It's time for Style File Saturday. This is actually my second post for the said issue, the previous one was about two different looks you can create using a Hoss Intropia Vest. For this week, I'm gonna share with you my style icons. I have to say that Cameron Diaz and Kim Kardashian are on top of my list. I just love how these two women dress-up and both of them are drop-dead gorgeous! What I love about Cam's fashion sense is that it's casual, chic, and classic. She looks so put toget...
Do you love Japanese food? If youll ask me, I dont... Well, I just happened to have a bad experience with Japanese food. I was in my tween years when I first dug-in to one of Asias famous cuisine in a Japanese resto in Cebu (geez, I forgot the name!). I forgot what we ordered, but I clearly remember how hungry and how excited I am to taste the food from the country of the rising sun. But sadly, it didnt live up to my young and finicky palate and I cried to my mom because I was sooo hungry!! (hahaha, so c...
