How to be you po?

by Filipina Expat // April 4, 2017 // No Comments

I always like Anne Curtis. She’s confident, pretty and seems down to earth. She saves a big chunk of her income that even Kris Aquino was inspired. And the hairstyle she’s sporting now is to die for! * * * Edgar... Continue reading →

Hello! Hello!

by Filipina Expat // March 29, 2017 // No Comments

Hello guys. Just checking in. It’s been a while but unlike before when I feel guilty of not being consistent on writing, I forgive myself and realize that there’s only 24 hours in a day and some things need to... Continue reading →

I want to create a community

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

Do you feel like talking to someone about money and success and business and wealth without being judged? You know, just share with him/her your thoughts and they would just listen and advise if required. Or you will talk about... Continue reading →

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 2)

by Filipina Expat // March 6, 2017 // 3 Comments

Here’s PART 1. It has been almost 2 weeks since our nail salon opened last February 22 and it’s quite a ride. The board of directors – Gibson as Chairman, me as CEO and Jholen as General Manager – are constantly... Continue reading →

Upgrade to Emirates Business Class

by Filipina Expat // March 3, 2017 // No Comments

A few days before our flight, Gibson and I received a mail from Emirates notifying us that we can check-in. Mentioned on the same mail is an offer to be upgraded for AED 1800 per person for one way. I... Continue reading →

Ngarag

by Filipina Expat // February 27, 2017 // 1 Comment

I don’t know the English translation of ngarag but it’s roughly translates to haggard. I’m so tired physically I can’t even explain. A lot of things have happened since I last posted a month ago. Gibson and I went back... Continue reading →

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 1)

by Filipina Expat // January 16, 2017 // 3 Comments

The Story of SLIAN NAILS (Part 1) If you are following me, you know that I am in the process of setting up my own nail salon business in the Philippines. And you might also know that one of my... Continue reading →

Yalumba – Le Meridien Dubai

by Filipina Expat // January 6, 2017 // 1 Comment

Happy New Year!!! Before the year ended, I told hubby that we should go out at least once a month and do a proper ‘date’. You know – just us. Other couple might be doing it regularly and this date thing... Continue reading →

2016 Reflection ala Mulan

by Filipina Expat // December 15, 2016 // No Comments

15 days to go and we will say our last hoorah for 2016. Where did the fricking days go? Not so long ago, my heart and mind were filled with worries. I’m scared that I am not living my life well. That I’m... Continue reading →

Gabriela Silang on the loose!

by Filipina Expat // December 13, 2016 // 4 Comments

This post of Monsoon Breeze about her horror story of school admission and assessment for her son triggered my frustration on how some schools here just want ‘easy’ kids and will label children who doesn’t fall into this category as... Continue reading →