If there’s a will, there’s a way – The bento lunch box idea

by Filipina Expat // September 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

I think moms in general always feel guilty for a variety of reasons. The feeling that they fail their children one way or the other. It’s specially true for working moms. Personally, I always wish I have enough time. Time to help... Continue reading →

What’s your plan for Eid?

by Filipina Expat // September 5, 2016 // No Comments

Eid Al Adha is announced to start on 12th September. That’s a 5 day long weekend for us in UAE! Wooohooo!!! Now the big question is what are we going to do? 5 days of staying at home is not... Continue reading →

One fine Friday

by Filipina Expat // August 27, 2016 // No Comments

After attending mass at St. Mary’s we went to Burjuman to have lunch at Barrio Fiesta. We’re quite a big group, 6 adults and 4 kids so when we saw the Friday buffet for AED 49, we thought it’s better... Continue reading →

Happy Monday Madlang People!

by Filipina Expat // August 8, 2016 // 5 Comments

Hello, hello! Happy Monday everyone. For those in the Philippines, it’s the first day of the week and for us working in this part of the world, we are almost half way there! Woohoo! I am looking forward to the... Continue reading →

Pinas Vacation 2016

by Filipina Expat // July 23, 2016 // No Comments

We’re back in Dubai, Alhamdulillah! We had three weeks of relaxing holiday in the Philippines although we are a bit sad that Cole had to stay behind because he was hospitalized the night we’re supposed to fly back to Dubai 😓... Continue reading →

Is it easy to find job in Dubai?

by Filipina Expat // July 5, 2016 // 13 Comments

Is it easy to find job in Dubai? I’ve been receiving lot of questions both from people I know and from readers on how they can come to Dubai. Most of the queries are: Is it easy to find a job? How... Continue reading →

Hello Philippines and Hello World!

by Filipina Expat // July 5, 2016 // No Comments

Hello Philippines and Hello World! We are back in the lupang sinilangan and we are so happy! Happy to see our parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends. Happy to visit places old and new. Happy that it’s raining.... Continue reading →

Why OFWs need to save?

by Filipina Expat // June 25, 2016 // 1 Comment

Why OFWs need to save? I will not answer that question because you obviously know the answer. But if it is still not obvious or you’re oblivious then let me say it briefly – because we are all just expats... Continue reading →

Thoughts about Ramadan

by Filipina Expat // June 20, 2016 // No Comments

How’s everyone? Ramadan started a few weeks ago and for OFWs in UAE that means shortened working hours which is one of the reasons I always look forward to this occasion. When I first came in 2005, Ramadan started in October. I... Continue reading →

Damaged passport

by Filipina Expat // June 9, 2016 // 26 Comments

This was originally posted on my other blog which I am not updating anymore. I decided to repost it here. This happened last March 2015, just less than 3 weeks before our scheduled flight to Italy for holidays. I added more info... Continue reading →