Love affair with books

by Filipina Expat // September 25, 2016 // No Comments

I LOVE READING. Caps lock for intensity… I have a longtime love affair with books. My earliest memories of childhood always includes reading and books. I’m not choosy. Week old newspapers, bulky encyclopedias, nursery books (even during my teen years) and... Continue reading →

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

by Filipina Expat // September 19, 2016 // 3 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 →

All good things must come to an end

by Filipina Expat // August 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

Ahhh… it’s Sunday – start of the week in this part of the world. I need to prepare and rush to office but let me post some pictures of our Atlantis staycation first. “How I wish we can stay here... Continue reading →

Happy anniversary to me!

by Filipina Expat // August 1, 2016 // No Comments

I received an email reminder that my domain is due for renewal and I was like ‘WHATTT???’. It feels like I’ve only started this blog a few months ago. Has it been a year? I counted how many blog posts... 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 →

To remind myself why I started blogging

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

I started this blog last year during the time I was depressed. I was not happy anymore with my job, I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom (I still do) and I constantly feel guilty for not spending time with... Continue reading →

I hate FAKES!!!

by Filipina Expat // May 30, 2016 // No Comments

Both people and things. But let’s talk about the latter for now. So this morning, Gibson and I had a small argument, It started when I told him that my dear friend received a Louis Vuitton bag from her husband... Continue reading →

How to achieve your financial goal?

by Filipina Expat // May 18, 2016 // 1 Comment

If you don’t know, I have another blog where I write about positivity and personal finance. I started that blog a few months before I even launched Filipina Expat and I am contemplating now of shutting it down. I didn’t... Continue reading →

On a visit visa – 11 years ago

by Filipina Expat // April 30, 2016 // 5 Comments

I realized that I just celebrated my 11 years of being in UAE this month and I can’t help but to reminisce. Continue reading →