My two cents…

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

Some people are scared of flying. I know a family member who won’t visit the toilet – even during the 8-hour flight to/from Dubai. She would rather wear diapers than be siphoned out of the plane. Well not me. I love flying. I’m... 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 →

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 →

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 →

How do I deal with stress?

by Filipina Expat // June 29, 2016 // No Comments

They said that stress is anticipation of a problem. You know, there is an issue and you are already worried that it will just be uncontrollable and you fear the worst to happen. So to put it simply, stress is... Continue reading →

Money blocks issue

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

Do you have the feeling that you should be earning more than what you are receiving currently? Are you always in debt? Are you struggling from constant emergency expenses that causes havoc to your budget? You, my friend, is suffering... 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 →

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 →

Damaged passport

by Filipina Expat // June 9, 2016 // 27 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 →