2 years since we’re back. An ex-OFW update

by Filipina Expat // June 1, 2021 // 1 Comment

Today is our 2nd year anniversary in the Philippines. Our plane landed on June 1st and it was the beginning of our family’s new life in the country. How are we doing? What changed? Anything we miss? Anything I regret?... Continue reading →

The day I told my son that Tooth Fairy and Santa are not real

by Filipina Expat // September 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

It’s just normal that first-time parents (specially moms) would go great lengths for their children to have the best childhood ever. That includes making sure that their kids will have yearly gifts from Santa Claus and treats from Tooth Fairy.... Continue reading →

My birthday 2017

by Filipina Expat // September 22, 2017 // No Comments

First time to spend my birthday away from family and I was down for a few days just thinking about it. I needed to attend a company meeting for 3 days and stay in the hotel for 2 nights. Last... Continue reading →

W Dubai Al Habtoor City

by Filipina Expat // August 5, 2017 // No Comments

I would like to say that the reason I booked our hotel stay is to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary. But the truth is I reserved a room way before we went to Philippines/Hong Kong because I know that I... Continue reading →

Hong Kong Trip – July 2017

by Filipina Expat // August 2, 2017 // No Comments

You might know that there’s 20 of us who went to Hong Kong last 12th July. And let me tell you that it ain’t easy. I planned the itinerary myself because I reckon booking through a travel agent will be... Continue reading →

Al Hamra Residence & Village – Ras Al Khaimah

by Filipina Expat // June 7, 2017 // No Comments

In a month’s time, the family will go for our annual trip to the Philippines yet it’s not soon enough and I just want to take a break. I sent some hotel deals to Gibson but he didn’t reply. When... Continue reading →

Cole’s 10th Birthday Celebration at Aquaventure Waterpark

by Filipina Expat // May 28, 2017 // No Comments

This post is 5 months late but as they said better late than never! My kids are not excited having their own birthday parties. They prefer simple lunch or dinner and then receive birthday gifts. That’s it. Big factor on... Continue reading →

Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City

by Filipina Expat // May 26, 2017 // No Comments

I have so many things on my draft folder and let me try to finish and post them one at a time. Today, let me share with you our experience at Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City. Our family loves staying in... Continue reading →

Biel’s 5th birthday

by Filipina Expat // April 19, 2017 // No Comments

I’m not very fond of arranging parties. I prefer sit-down dinners and just chat with handful of guests. So I never really had big birthday celebrations for my kids (bad mum!) But of course I want to make sure they will... Continue reading →

A trip to the hospital

by Filipina Expat // January 25, 2017 // No Comments

This is a kind of trip that I don’t want to do at all. I don’t like hospitals and I’m not fond of doctors. Don’t get me wrong, I admire what they do. But seeing them means something is wrong... Continue reading →