Testing the balikbayan box

So I was off but my off turned out to be the day for me to finish my box that has to be sent to the Philippines.I was told by Faith that whenever she would send a box to her hometown,she would test if the box is really durable,so she will sit on top of the box...And so I did it it...^_^

Til our next blog.Xoxo

Vitamin D Replenishment

So it is said that if a person lacks the sufficient amount of Vitamin D,body weakness,weak bones,and several complications might occur.And as I have also encountered from patients here in the UAE,majority of them have Vitamin D deficiency.Cases may be due to several reasons,but can be attributed to the fact that most people here lack the supply of the sun's ray because people just stay at home due to the hot climate,and they prefer the convenience of having the aircon on.

So this was the intro,that's why hon and I decided to have a beach visit.And we went to Jumeirah Beach Park to invite the sun rays,oops...before 10AM.

 

I felt energized and the heat of the sun penetrated on my body which I guess lessen my cold shoulders

It was a lot of fun...

Til our next blog...

Xoxo

The boodle fight dinner

It was Faith's birthday that we were invited for a dinner,ala boodle fight.I was hearing about it a long time ago since I joined the Welcare team but wasn't really clear about how it will look like.

The resto is owned by Faith's aunt,and we really thought that it will be a yummy dinner because Faith always and with consisitency,brings yummy food and dessert at work.

She had blocked the time but since too many people were coming,we waited for a while,but let me just tell you...we enjoyed the dinner,ala boodle fight,so much that we finished eating and I did not mind that the next day,we would Ron and I will be swimming,lol!I mean,wearing swimwear...

Our very own versions of the hollywood selfie

Lighten up,lighten up,lighten up...

Who sez that only the Hollywood A listers can do the selfie...well,we also made our own version...

It was one fine duty when I would usually get my phone to check on messages.And since I use it only with my one hand,I will just place my phone on top of the table.Little did I know that Hydz got my phone and planned to do a selfie.But since I am very sensitive  to my things,I mean I already noticed that my phone was missing.I joined their about-to-be selfie.

And here is the result...

Can it pass for a Hollywood selfie?lol!

Til our next blog...

Xoxo

The spicy date of inday and dodong

It was a night that we decided to see the Dubai Downtown Lights,the light show was a big bit specially to the kids.It's like watching a movie outdoors...,and since I love seeing the Dubai Dancing Fountain.I certainly enjoyed.

We ate at Social House located in Dubai Mall,it was resto of Asian fusion,with the choice of having your tables outside so that you can have the exact view of the lights and the fountain.

Hon and I both ordered Nasi Goreng,which he told me is the counterpart of the Laureat that we have in Chowking.That was one of his favorites.So I joined him in having the laureat bandwagon.

The food was good,tasteful,really nothing bad to comment except for the veggies and greens on the side which lacks dressing.

A fun night with nothing but laughter,so much laughter that we even see people staring at us because we laugh aloud.lol!

They had a different style of door which made us both amazed and also the window backdrop which is a huge type of wooden window which we both agreed,can be a masterpiece and a conversation piece.

The food was satisfying and you will feel very full but what I liked most was the homemade iced tea which we both ordered and enjoyed.The iced tea is not the usual iced tea that we have in the market,it was a bit bland,not sweet not even sour,but has a sour cream on top which when melted,will mix with the tea and will ooze a very nice taste.Plus the mint leaves with an added bonus.

So serious...lol!

The obligatory cake for every date

The Nasi Goreng.

The homemade iced tea.

We went home so full and of course,you cannot fathom the smile accompanied by our well-spent light and fountain show date.

Til our next blog.

Xoxo

Girls get jealous of one another,Women empower each other

I got the the title from a quote in instagram,And everything that says there is true.

It was a  Tuesday when Mel sent us bbm if we could meet because she needed someone to talk to.

Since I was afternoon duty that time,I told them that I can't make it but if we can do it on a Thursday,then it would be better.They both agreed.So it was set.

Arrived at Deira City Centre at 5:15 PM,and informed the two of them that I was already there.Since Starbucks was full-packed,after heading to a watch store(which I will have my watch's battery replaced),I went to Costa to wait for them.

Already 6 when I noticed that I am not ordering anything,but all I do was to have selfies.I decided to order chamomile tea.Mel called me around past 6PM,wondering where we are and I told her I sent her a message past 5PM that I am waiting in Costa.We both laughed  because she told me,she did not see any message because she does not have wifi,and that she was roaming around Carrefour to kill the time,haha!And then she told me she will come to me.Then she called again,asking "best,san nga ba ulit?Carribou?then I said,best,Costa,akyat ka."

We were there after a while,and ate arrrived around 30 minutes after.

As usual,it was a fun,fruitful talk that you can only share with true friends.Full of empowerment.

The story behind the "necklace"

That night,for me and hon's routine,we said goodnight and said the magic words before going to bed when I noticed a message from him again.

I almost bursted in laughter when I saw his message.

"I saw your pic,wag ka suot ng ganung necklace pag magkasama tayo ha.Hope you enjoyed."

Haha!

He is always like that...and i love it...

Xoxo

Update for Baby Sarah's Donation Pouches

Baby Sarah's recent photos :-) 

Photo Credit: her aunt "Boodz" sent to me via fb

An update

As of this writing,13th of March 2014,I am still in awe of the the overwhelming response of those people touched by baby Sarah's story.

Who would ever think that a child can shake a persona of an individual,and all of them still does not want to disclose their identity because they prefer to help in their most silent ways.

The story continues

Many people have prayed and many have still pledged to pray and include baby Sarah on their prayers.Their phenomenal approach on how to help have somehow eased the burden of baby's parents because it can only prove one thing to them,that they are not walking alone in this battle.

People who have gained my respect "more"

I did not asked everybody and begged for the donation ,but I have only chosen few and particular people based on my judgement that these people has their purest heart and generosity in giving just a small part of the wealth that they have.And to tell you honestly,as mentioned on my previous blog,some have declined and did not even response...and yet many have generously given,and that is how they made this "fundraising project" extra special.

Since some have preferred to maintain their anonymity,I couldn't contain but express my gratitude towards them.With this blog,may I just honor them,pay them the credit that they deserve.God saw all of their good deeds.I know that God's hands will touch them more and they will be blessed.

1.A friend from afar

She is far,she lives in Idaho,a place where all you see when you wake up is a massive stacked-up collection of ice.She has to travel far for work.She had a heartbreak and she can still laugh about it.She has a true and pure heart that nobody can shake her.She has a cat,which she loves the most,and which she will send me a message when her cat is sick.She is Ms. H.

Thank you.:-)

2. The "hero"

He always has a soft spot over people in distress.He loves children from Syria,he pities children from Jordan,he cries over emotional stories.He loves his family,he loves them that he doesn't want to see them struggle again.

He is a hero for me.He is Mr. R.

Thank you. :-)

3.Beautifully soul-ed,she is a beauty inside and out

She aske me once "how do you come to undertstand my character?"..."I mean how come others do not seem to understand me?" Then I replied " Because I know you,that when you want to keep silent,you will just keep it that way...maybe because I respect you,and I understand you...and maybe because we have the same character...that's why I know when you are ok,or when you are not."

She is silent when she prefers too,but has a very funny side to her friends.She loves you as a friend and will not leave your side,which means staying with me during my toughest times,that was when my nanay passed away and she was with me on my nanay's death bed.

She is a person of pure heart,will offer you great and undivided friendship.

She is Ms. C.

Thank you.:-)

4.The chubby chic

She once asked me"Boi,how long how have you been working here in the hospital,I told her "7 months boi"...And her reaction was,"What?7 months,I thought you were working here for years already..." I told her..."Hmmm,why?because we get along well?"...And I think that was it.

She is funny,full of stories to cheer you up.She is honest,and very lively.She will never leave you,not even at work,but also even if you are just the ordinary citizens outside work.

She is chubby,huggable...very funny girl.And we get along well.

She is Ms. H.

Thank you.:-)

5.Friends for life

They have set a record that even if they also encounter some financial difficulties.They still manage to smile and broing something out of their pockets.My source of positivities.

They are Mrs. M and Ms. L

Thank you :-)

6.The Waray beauty in her

She might be tough,fierce and will fight for her rights and cannot be manhandled.But when she heard about the status of our little angel,she did not resist in giving a part of her finances,even if she is also dealing with financial issues.

Let's call her Mrs. C

7. From her "Biryani" soul

She used to ask who is the baby that I always post on my fb account.Never did I know that when I mentioned to her that baby Sarah's family provided a donation pouch,she told me "whispering" that she wanted to give.

She may not be my "kabayan" but her generosity gained my respect all the more.

Let us call her Mrs. T

Thank you :-)

I don't know but somehow I feel the remedy when people ask me who is this baby that I am posting on my fb account,even if the truth is,I never have even met baby Sarah.

It is because I have soft spot for kids.Or maybe baby Sarah is different.

I cannot even decipher.

All I know is that I want to do this.

I know that this is only batch 1 of these "kind" people...Who knows they can be "people of the year" too.

We can never tell.

Til our next blog.

Xoxo