Introducing: the "Tuesday Club"

For every issue( chismis,heartache,weirdness) comes a Tuesday Club coffee,tea or just a simple chat.

So I want  to present to you the Tuesday Club :-)

My bestfriend,Mel and ate Lai.

We have agreed to do the chat every Tuesday,as previously,this was our most available time.But due to some instances,that Mel and Kenneth had to move to Sharjah,I had to move to Garhoud,the Tuesday Club chat became the Any Day chat.

The day depends on our availability,but we see to it that we do our regular chat for our life updates.

Sweet... :-)

Til our next Tuesday Clubbin ladies.:-)

Xoxo

Baby Sarah's Donation Pouch

I had first my interest in blogging wayback friendster days,but to tell you honestly,I do this thing not to brag,to show off or even be a guru.Just that,this became my therapy,and I would always say that I am,"I think"is  more of a writer than a talker.

Such a "girl thing" to many,that we had our periods that we share our sentiments writing on our diaries

( I am guilty).Blogging now is a form of a release of tension,an outlet...a thing where you can be your own,no sugarcoats,or barricades.Just you and you alone, and you believe that you are very good at what you are writing.

For a while,I had blogs about superficial things.Shopping,food even nonsense things.But now I realized that as we grow older,you will have a sense of purpose on what you have to write about,even if people read it or not.In the end,you have to keep up with a good purpose and be a responsible blogger.

That is when I decided to blog about other people.

Baby Sarah,Felle's baby,My inaanak

Baby Sarah's mom is a long time friend.She used to be my intern from the hospital that I was previously employed.We had our duties together,and we initially clicked.We talked about life,and because we had a little age difference,we would also talk about guys,interns whom she told me has a crush on me and her co-interns whom I knew also has a crush on her.

Their batch was one of my favorites,they are happy,funny and sweet.Their internship went so fast that eventually,we had to part ways.She graduated,was employed,had to enter Med School.And the rest is history.

Communication was constant,the heartaches,the heartbreaks that we both shared from the past were mutually updated.And we both believed that these heartaches molded us into strong individuals.

Then during the time that she had opened her clinic in Fairview,QC,that was the time that I decided to go to Dubai.Which,by coincidence,she told me also that she has a sister working there as a nurse .We both hugged tight during our last day of being together,and promised that we will still communicate.

My friendship with Felle was deep,she was one of the few persons whom I can talk about the ins and outs of me without thinking of being judged.She is a very inspiring person.She loves God.She inspires me even until now.

When I knew that she's getting married,I felt like a big sister who wants to come home and witness her special day.I knew from her stories,that she would be marrying a good and kindhearted man.And as an older sister,was so proud that she will be tying the knot,having the man that she prayed for.

Everything went so fast that I was doubly happy when she told me that she is pregnant and I will be one of her baby's ninangs.

Life is not only about chocolates,life gives you lemonades

I found out that Felle's baby was sick,Baby Sarah has a heart ailment that has to be fixed,and she has to undergo an operation.I cried when I knew that,I just can't imagine a baby,just a month old,being in 

an open heart surgery.But I know that all of what I felt that time was way too little compared to what Felle was feeling.I can feel that her heart was being crushed.

I never saw Baby Sarah.I can only see her in pictures.But I was really struck by her,I don't know why...When I look in her eyes from the picture,I can see that she is still holding on and fighting.She has expressive eyes,very innocent,very child-like.

An answered prayer

When i found out about Baby Sarah's condition,I sent messages to my closest friends right away to include her on their prayers because as Christians and as a believer,we have to be prayer warriors.We have to pray for each other,and pray for one another.They have started it,and then one night I received a message from Ate Lai saying "Juds,I am praying for baby Sarah,and in case they also need money,hintay ko lang yung pera from my previous work,then give ako."

Redirected "me"

I was honestly moved by ate's message,because it was not really my intention to ask for money,because I think,as for me,prayer is better than anything that we could offer to baby Sarah.But then something inside me was bothered."Bakit nga ba hindi?"?If we wanted to help,then at least maximize the means of helping.

Doubtful "me"

I had doubts,I admit,that what if people will misunderstood and what if they will not believe."Who is baby Sarah?".They might ask,and then I will explain,and still they will not believe.It was a very sinful thinking.But God gave me an answer.

Another angel from Canada

Little did I know that another friend Sam was starting a fundraising project for Baby Sarah which answered my longing on how can I extremely help.

The project was being ignored at first,and Sam and I were talking about it,how come nobody was replying to our message.But then we made up to one decision to still hold on to our belief,they may or may not help.They may have doubts on how our intentions may be,but as long as our intentions are pure,there is nothing wrong about it.

A Message From Heaven---devil's advocate,you can never win

I want to confess and I can honestly say,I was wrong that I also doubted if people would respond.I knew that it was the devil's advocate working for us to denounce our faith,and decline the purpose in helping baby Sarah.But the enemies did not succeed.That same night,I received 2 important messages from a friend here in UAE and also from the US.They both immediately pledged a specific amount,which was overwhelming and asked me on how can they send the money.

Here are the first two people who have responded.

The list went on,some have sent their donations directly to the gofund account.Some even were problematic on how they can help.People I believe are good natured.We just have to have faith... and good people will go out of their way to help.

Donations are still on-going.

http://www.gofundme.com/6r9oss

Angels in the outfield

I believe that our earth is surrounded by good and bad spirits.And I also believe that majority of it is occupied by angels.I will tell you soon about my story on angels,angels on earth and angels in disguise.

Update

Just earlier.I have met up with Felle's sister because they have made a cute pouch with baby Sarah's face on it to be considered as a donation envelope,a donor can put any amount as long as it is from the heart.

Cry baby

Boodz and I had a talk and asked her how Felle is dealing about it.She told me that Felle always cry.Lacks sleep,and she lives and is allowed to live in the hospital to be with baby Sarah,and as she was telling it,I can't help but cry.How on earth can you imagine your child,living in the hospital.It is so heartbreaking,devastating.

She told me that Felle stopped running her clinic as she would want to concentrate in taking care of baby Sarah first.

A story of  HOPE(baby Sarah's smile)

In the middle of our conversation,one good thing made me smile.Boodz told me that when she took an emergency leave to the Philippines to be with her sister Felle,she saw how cute her niece is.That she saw what a fighter this little angel is,and the best thing about it...baby Sarah can still manage to smile even if she has a tube in her mouth.

It is God and only God

We ended our conversation in a very hopeful manner,we both believed that baby Sarah will get through this.That faith in God is incomparable.And that faith can create miracles.

Lesson learned?

I learned that everyday of our life is a miracle.So we must not waste the time that each of us have.In all aspects,everything can be taken away from us in a snap.

So to those who are still willing to help.A cafe latte,or a new bag,or lipstick is expensive,but a child's life is more worthy of your penny.

Til our next blog.

Xoxo

Down to Earth's new product launch

Feb. 18,2014

I received an email from the owner of Down to Earth organic store informing me that they will launch a new product that I may want to take a look or may interest me.

Then since I became busy,I forgot the exact date.Having my continuous duty,and knowing that hon is sick,I decided to go one night,for a quick walk and to go to the organic store,little did I know that that was the exact date the new products will be launched.

I entered the store with lots of visitors and the owner Lokesh(the friendly owner) assisted me in introducing the products.He even toured me around and introduced me to the staff and his parents,and to one of the visitors like Ana,which is also a fitness enthusiast,she conducts one on one health and lifestyle assessment to the store,by schedule.I and Anna had too much topics to talk about that we have discussed too many health-related issues like genetic disposition which can give inherited diseases to the next generation of the the family.She was so nice,and funny thing was during our conversation,she asked me from which airline I am working,and I told her I do not work for an airline,I work as a Medical Technologist,which gave he more interest talking from somebody from a medical background.I would one day schedule a meet-up with her,we shared each others number.And she told me to follow her FB page : gour'mate...which I did.

The product was all about organic chocolates and pastries from a protein bakeshop.It was attended by a lot of people mostly health buffs.They had lots of free tasting goodies and what i enjoyed most was the organic chocolate stacks that I think I had too much.

The brand name of the pastries is called : PROTEIN BAKESHOP by Rashi Chowdary

Taken by their kabayan staff.

The owner of the organic store,nice to see him again launching a new product at his store.

The organic pastries.

The organic chocolate drink.

The organic chocolate stacks.

The experience was good,it is so nice to mingle with a lot of health buffs,taking care of their bodies and still they are eating with gusto.

The kabayan staff were so happy seeing me as the only kabayan buying stuff on their store.

If you want to visit the store and taste the organic food and pastries that they have,just visit this link.

http://www.downtoearthorganic.ae/

And if you would like to have a personal talk and consultation to a lifestyle guru like Ana Garcia,then follow her on her facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/GourmateYourWellnessExpert?ref=ts&fref=ts

Stay healthy and beautiful peeps.

:-)

Xoxo

Stretching our facial muscles

Feb.26,2014

So all the duty was done,Hydz went on a morning shift while Faith attended the Quality Assurance meeting.Faith was there as early as 1:30PM.Then the meeting went too long,everyone went exhausted(including me finding out that we will be having 12 hour shifts this March).We decided to have tea,cake or coffee to a nearby coffee shop.

Hydz was the most"lugi"one because she has early duty,while me and Faith can sleep long still.Nevertheless,Hydz agreed and we went to Satarbucks Al Ghurair Mall.

We had cakes,they had cold drinks,i had water and chocolate muffin.:-)

We had too many topics to discuss,all went from our 2014 vacation plans,to the basketball game that Hydz played in her phone and so on.

The funny thing after was,Faith decided to have her takeaway,her croissant.And while we were halfway going to Hydz place,she forget,or actually "we" forgot the bag,so we had to come back and get the takeaway goodies.

The fruitful discussion that we had that night was all bout trust issue.How you trust people,how friends can envy you and betray you in the end.And while we think that we know everything,I am still learning,and yes,learned that not all people can be trusted(which is oftentimes) my problem.Sometimes I do not have limits,which I have to be very keen in practicing.

That was how the flow went,and i love engaging stories with these ladies because in the middle of everything,we still can manage to laugh and exercise our facial muscles.

:-)

Xoxo

Giving more love

Feb. 21,2014

I visited hon last Friday,actually surprised him at work because he was sooo sick for the past days.

I saw his deep eyes.He does not have appetite.:-(

So i bought him anything that he could possibly need.

We ended up having dinner,even if he was so sick.

But then,he still was so excited to see me the part of the Dubai Mall Aquarium which can be viewed from the resto that we had dinner.

Gladly,he liked my Valentine surprise,a superdry bag,and goodies.

:-)

Xoxo

Everyday,you can create a miracle

Just an encounter with a supermarket employee,did not even dare to ask about his nationality,but I can sense,he must be from Bangladesh.

While walking at the supermarket,I passed by the poultry section(the one which sells cut chicken parts and dairy)?Although at times,I have encountered him,whom I think is a middle aged man,he will just smile but never threw a discussion with me.

But this day,he approached me,with his difficulty in speaking in English,i tried to understand him.

Then,thankfully,I did,he was pointing at his feet,with wounds in between.Then I understood that probably he was thinking that I am a nurse because I am wearing a scrubsuit.

I pity the man.He is old,with grayish beard,but has a happy face.He tried to explain to me that he has no money to buy for his wounded foot.And I doubt if he has also any insurance.

Few days before that,hon was very sick that he needed to seek for a treatment at a nearby clinic from his house.During our exchange of text messages,he told me that the doctor asked him if he can allow this Pakistani patient of the doctor buy medicines on behalf of his insurance.

Well,that's another sad story.:-(

Sometimes you want to think on how exactly you can change the world.

And I think with this small things,there will be a huge impact on that person.

Since I don't have anything,I promised him that I will bring him medicines,alcohol ans swabs with betadinie for him to clean up his wound.

The next day,I brought him a pack of assorted things for his wound.I couldn't explain his smile.


And by the way,this guy said "thank you"to me countless times,which is more than enough.


Xoxo

Best in costume :-)

Just want to share how shallow I am when it comes to things..

This photo was taken months back,the mom was my patient,and she came to the hospital together with her husband and daughter.

The procedure was ongoing when from my peripheral vision,I saw a yellow dress from my patient's daughter.While still doing blood collection,I cant't help but be excited and told her how nice her dress is and told her not to leave because I want to have a picture with her.

Ok,fine...you can call me Shallow Judy.

Xoxo