The Dubai Mall opened 2 days ago. At the moment, it is THE mall. It is what everybody is talking about. It is where everybody is going. It is the new center of the earth. (Teka, where did I read that one?)
The mall was the reason why I came here to Dubai 3 years ago. Its completion will not be a reason to leave, I hope. Despite the difficulties, masarap pa ring magtrabaho rito.
See you at The mall.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
In a Wink of an Eye
“Kirat” is the Tagalog word for “wink”. We did some celebration in a popular hang-out bar among the Pinoys here in Dubai, the name is “Ratsky”, when reverse is “Kirat”. A famous Filipino singer-artist conceptualized the name of his bar with this franchise in Dubai.
By the time we arrived, the place is only half full then after an hour the ladies group we invited came, the place is already jam-packed. After some free appetizers, we have ordered our foods and drinks. Jovial mood fills the place.
After holding my glass of drink for an hour and tasted the “crispy pata” and ‘’sisig’’, I was teased by Froilan that I have passed already the “leak test”. I become conscious since I am enjoying listening some of my favorite songs from cover band performing songs from “Journey” and others, I finally dip my lips to my drink with my dummy glass beside to show that I finished my drink, I never really enjoy the drinking except only the songs the cover bands are playing.
The band played so well with lead singers and musicians interchange covering popular male and female hit songs.
During intermission, the dance floor was filled, we were invited by Raissa and her group for a dance and just to accept her invitation we followed them to the dance floor and by that time they were there we were suddenly out of sight, Rey and Froilan excused themselves and go straight to the gents room while me I preferred just to have a snapshots of them I told her instead. The truth we were just afraid that when we dance they will discover that our feet are both left.
When the band returned, dancing stopped and we have now depended ourselves from Raissa’s group why we suddenly got lost from the dance floor. To cap up the night, we were challenge for “bottoms up”, that’s the time I failed the “leak test”.
The following morning, we were satisfied that at least we have shared the reward weve got after working so hard with our project. The group we invited at least has their slice of fun in Dubai’s night life, washing away some hardship and loneliness they are experiencing being far from their families. So are our “Kabayans” in clusters of tables that night.
By the time we arrived, the place is only half full then after an hour the ladies group we invited came, the place is already jam-packed. After some free appetizers, we have ordered our foods and drinks. Jovial mood fills the place.
After holding my glass of drink for an hour and tasted the “crispy pata” and ‘’sisig’’, I was teased by Froilan that I have passed already the “leak test”. I become conscious since I am enjoying listening some of my favorite songs from cover band performing songs from “Journey” and others, I finally dip my lips to my drink with my dummy glass beside to show that I finished my drink, I never really enjoy the drinking except only the songs the cover bands are playing.
The band played so well with lead singers and musicians interchange covering popular male and female hit songs.
During intermission, the dance floor was filled, we were invited by Raissa and her group for a dance and just to accept her invitation we followed them to the dance floor and by that time they were there we were suddenly out of sight, Rey and Froilan excused themselves and go straight to the gents room while me I preferred just to have a snapshots of them I told her instead. The truth we were just afraid that when we dance they will discover that our feet are both left.
When the band returned, dancing stopped and we have now depended ourselves from Raissa’s group why we suddenly got lost from the dance floor. To cap up the night, we were challenge for “bottoms up”, that’s the time I failed the “leak test”.
The following morning, we were satisfied that at least we have shared the reward weve got after working so hard with our project. The group we invited at least has their slice of fun in Dubai’s night life, washing away some hardship and loneliness they are experiencing being far from their families. So are our “Kabayans” in clusters of tables that night.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Resort to Convergence (Taste of an Island Resort)
A fresh adventure started when Edbert and Bong, our project site QA/QC invited us for a picnic. Then Dante again repeat the invitation to us, what will transpires are still hazy for me. After some details and amount of overall cost (100 aed plus) were confirmed by what I know who was the main organizer, Ms. Ro, I joined this summer affair months ago.
Destination. An Island Resort famous for fishing and crabbing they have told us.
What I have experienced. Convergence of adventure loving Pinoys about a hundred and I get to know and have some chitchat with some of them, I thought initially we are only a few groups of totaling at least 20. The transport vehicles are composed of 1 coaster, for me similar to a small plane flying to a rugged route because of how our Patan driver drove is a kind of dangerous adventure itself and a number of vans and cars.
What I have learned. That the place attract so many visitors with words such as Island Resort good for Fishing, that we will cross for about 15-20 minutes thru a speedboat occupied by batch of 10-15 persons with Hermie, Cresh and husband, William seating beside me, that night tide is high , it almost bury the island.
What I have done. About 4 hours of overnight fishing and I catch nothing. Possibilities are, the fish are already full because they are having their own party, some are already asleep, we are on boat landing part of the pier that fish got scared away and lastly, they are tired of eating my bait and they don’t like it. Lucky for Dante who come earlier to the fishing spot, he got a catch of some at least, maybe those who are not able to join the water world grand party somewhere.
What I have discovered. Manny, my colleague in Project Market Market in my previous firm was there and we have nice sort of short reunion. Second, I occupied and slept on a very big open cottage all by myself on a carpet. The breeze of the air compensate the humid environment, I was able to take a short nap although frustrated with my fishing expedition.
What I have seen and heard. In the evening, the food nicely prepared by Ro and her housemates, the way I have roasted the fish, the dimly mile long coast across the island using a powerful telescope brought by Marvin, the loud voice of Edbert while sharing some story, the Arabic dance music in the background, the rising wave and my wasted/useless fishing gear.
What I have viewed in the morning. Whole island previously covered by water was revealed, the trees/scrubs, the sunrise, the birds, a boat model, the different color of banners, tents brought and set up by some couples and groups, the schools of fish who did not cooperate the night before and some guys in their trunks still sleeping, emptied bottles and still lots of foods.
What are the surprises in the shore. We go back to the shore and found more structures waited the whole night to take our snaps. Pyramids, statues, cozy coffee shop etc…
What I have lost. My mobile account number to a taxi driver during my return to my villa from the drop off point and eventually he got two months of outside the country free call perhaps. And about a kilo of shrimp that I eventually throw to the school of fish the following morning in surrender…
What an event…
Destination. An Island Resort famous for fishing and crabbing they have told us.
What I have experienced. Convergence of adventure loving Pinoys about a hundred and I get to know and have some chitchat with some of them, I thought initially we are only a few groups of totaling at least 20. The transport vehicles are composed of 1 coaster, for me similar to a small plane flying to a rugged route because of how our Patan driver drove is a kind of dangerous adventure itself and a number of vans and cars.
What I have learned. That the place attract so many visitors with words such as Island Resort good for Fishing, that we will cross for about 15-20 minutes thru a speedboat occupied by batch of 10-15 persons with Hermie, Cresh and husband, William seating beside me, that night tide is high , it almost bury the island.
What I have done. About 4 hours of overnight fishing and I catch nothing. Possibilities are, the fish are already full because they are having their own party, some are already asleep, we are on boat landing part of the pier that fish got scared away and lastly, they are tired of eating my bait and they don’t like it. Lucky for Dante who come earlier to the fishing spot, he got a catch of some at least, maybe those who are not able to join the water world grand party somewhere.
What I have discovered. Manny, my colleague in Project Market Market in my previous firm was there and we have nice sort of short reunion. Second, I occupied and slept on a very big open cottage all by myself on a carpet. The breeze of the air compensate the humid environment, I was able to take a short nap although frustrated with my fishing expedition.
What I have seen and heard. In the evening, the food nicely prepared by Ro and her housemates, the way I have roasted the fish, the dimly mile long coast across the island using a powerful telescope brought by Marvin, the loud voice of Edbert while sharing some story, the Arabic dance music in the background, the rising wave and my wasted/useless fishing gear.
What I have viewed in the morning. Whole island previously covered by water was revealed, the trees/scrubs, the sunrise, the birds, a boat model, the different color of banners, tents brought and set up by some couples and groups, the schools of fish who did not cooperate the night before and some guys in their trunks still sleeping, emptied bottles and still lots of foods.
What are the surprises in the shore. We go back to the shore and found more structures waited the whole night to take our snaps. Pyramids, statues, cozy coffee shop etc…
What I have lost. My mobile account number to a taxi driver during my return to my villa from the drop off point and eventually he got two months of outside the country free call perhaps. And about a kilo of shrimp that I eventually throw to the school of fish the following morning in surrender…
What an event…
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Out of Order
Our site office situated inside the adjacent ongoing project experienced a total power black out one day due to flooding. The areas are having their pressure testing overnight and nobody noticed that there are parts of the piping system left open. We are not able to work, no recourse instead but to leave the place and just cool ourselves around the development with the invitation and courtesy of our boss. We found ourselves to a newly open coffee shop called Costa and rest are as shown…
Them...
We have found out how our project looks like in the other side of the development at least...
Them...
We have found out how our project looks like in the other side of the development at least...
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Journey to Arnel Pineda
Great…I was not able to sleep early because I have a friendster who becomes a fan of Arnel Pineda, then I become curious…who is this guy…I searched Arnel Pineda in yahoo…interesting person… I click the video link…with that I wasn’t able to sleep…I am not yet finished with all of his video but its almost morning, I need to sleep…he's versatile…the world will again salute a Filipino in music scene…one of the greatest american band Journey who popularized "Open Arms" took him as a frontman…one guy with a heartbreaking past now entertains so many people…he sings passionately because of his tear–jerking past…just click this Faithfully , then you may choose which songs you want to watch and hear as shown…then I become a fan too...
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Soon
One afternoon, I surveyed one of a restaurant locations for our project but got confused in the direction to return to our site office, I end up coming out on ongoing construction of adjoining structure and here are what I saw.
I asked the one setting up some tables if this part of structure was finished.
He said there will be an event in the evening for the tenants and the contractor made available only the part where the event will take place.
Then I proceed looking for way out while taking some snapshots along the way.
In coming months history will unfold, everyone of you readers will have a chance to visit this place, soon.
I asked the one setting up some tables if this part of structure was finished.
He said there will be an event in the evening for the tenants and the contractor made available only the part where the event will take place.
Then I proceed looking for way out while taking some snapshots along the way.
In coming months history will unfold, everyone of you readers will have a chance to visit this place, soon.
Friday, June 20, 2008
The Whole World In One Place
One Friday morning, a one page advertisement in the newspaper answered my pondering on how will I spend my afternoon after attending church. I never have any second thought, I will go to this event, a book sale.
Although I am not familiar with the venue, thanks to a big banner outside I was still able to reach the place. This is the first time that I was engulfed by event like this satisfying my interest.
Since I was young, I am always fascinated by reading all types of books that interest me at a given time. I have grown up with my little wide big universe world should I say, a little bit confusing, that means while I’m in a little space such as sofa, chair, bed or in a corner of our home, my mind is preoccupied with everything in the universe and beyond by just turning on a page of a book.
My parents used to purchase us sets of encyclopedias, life science books, readers digest etc. everything that is written in alphabet and in English. For the Tagalog language which is mostly for the lighter side of life, my mother regularly supplied as reading materials such as Liwayway, Bulaklak, and Funny comics which I think I love most. And for my personal choice, I go for Minus One music magazine as dessert, reading articles of band members, singer’s gossip and life.
I never failed to informed some of my friend that day, I texted them details of the event and the location. I don’t know how many of the twenty plus of them responded.
The event leads me to purchased books for gardening, music (guitar playing), hobbies, crafts, camping, cookbook, children’s book (math, sea crafts, energy, art etc) and dictionary with discounted price ranging from 20% to 80%. A bit lucky since I used to buy piecemeal and usually only by chance, that is when there is somebody who barge into my current and previous office offering books.
My advice to the reader of this article, read before your eyes cannot help you, the book we purchase now and read is what will make our life a life.
Although I am not familiar with the venue, thanks to a big banner outside I was still able to reach the place. This is the first time that I was engulfed by event like this satisfying my interest.
Since I was young, I am always fascinated by reading all types of books that interest me at a given time. I have grown up with my little wide big universe world should I say, a little bit confusing, that means while I’m in a little space such as sofa, chair, bed or in a corner of our home, my mind is preoccupied with everything in the universe and beyond by just turning on a page of a book.
My parents used to purchase us sets of encyclopedias, life science books, readers digest etc. everything that is written in alphabet and in English. For the Tagalog language which is mostly for the lighter side of life, my mother regularly supplied as reading materials such as Liwayway, Bulaklak, and Funny comics which I think I love most. And for my personal choice, I go for Minus One music magazine as dessert, reading articles of band members, singer’s gossip and life.
I never failed to informed some of my friend that day, I texted them details of the event and the location. I don’t know how many of the twenty plus of them responded.
The event leads me to purchased books for gardening, music (guitar playing), hobbies, crafts, camping, cookbook, children’s book (math, sea crafts, energy, art etc) and dictionary with discounted price ranging from 20% to 80%. A bit lucky since I used to buy piecemeal and usually only by chance, that is when there is somebody who barge into my current and previous office offering books.
My advice to the reader of this article, read before your eyes cannot help you, the book we purchase now and read is what will make our life a life.
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