Nothing to write…
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 9 November 2009
Not that I have lost the urge to write… but it’s like every time I stare at the blank screen with the blinking cursor… I can’t think of anything decent to write.
I keep asking myself – what can I write?
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Still can’t think of anything… I will just end it here… it doesn’t make sense to fill the whole post with dots!
My prayer: Please give me my muse back!
Silence…
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 30 October 2009
It’s 12:58am…
I may not be alone but I am enjoying the silence…
The fact that I can hear my thoughts out loud… wanting me to see how I will be leading my life in the next few years.
I am enjoying the silence because I feel calm… lost in my own world with no one to please and nothing to hide.
I am enjoying the silence.
Someone to…
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 17 October 2009
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I have tried to suppress myself from writing this post but I just can’t help it. Seeing couples do this:-
HHWW - Holding Hands While Walking
or this:-
Couples Kissing
I just can’t help but feel … ‘jealous’?
Why?
Because they have someone to…
- hold them when they just had a rough day in the office
- kiss them without any reason
- hold hands when they feel nervous or scared or they just want to
These things are very precious… and I do not have them right now because my husband and I are miles apart.
All these things are important even if they seem to be just ‘a routine’ because it becomes a part of your everyday life but when these are being taken away from you, suddenly you feel cold… even if there are people around you who try to make you feel that everything’s alright… you know for a fact that the only kiss, touch or hug that will make you feel warm is that of your partner.
Countdown: 2 1 month and 24 days before I see Robert
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Winner!
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 13 October 2009
I don’t really want to brag but just to show you that I did win the What’s in a Word game that we had last night.
Can you see my score? No? Here’s another photo
=)
What’s in a Word?
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 12 October 2009
I remember when I was a kid, our family bonding would usually happen during Holy Week and when Meralco (the service provider of electricity in the Philippines) decides to play with the power hence a ‘blackout’.
At times, the family gets divided into age groups especially when my uncles and aunts were staying with us or the kids will come up with games that could be played by the entire family.
Aside from Mahjong (favorite Chinese past time), we play ‘Boggle‘ or Word Factory.
It’s an educational game that can be played by kids and adults. A set of rules has to be agreed between players when it comes to the number of letters and also the corresponding points.
My thrill of looking for words came back to life when one night (after doing some jewelry shopping), a friend suggested that we play ‘Word Factory’. This was music to my ears!
I like this game so much because it stimulates your mind to think and think!
After having a blast with this game, we decided to held a tournament and place bets (of AED 5).
We just had another game tonight and I won (again!).
I will post the pictures (with the total scores) as soon as I get them! =)
*photo courtesy of Collection of First!
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and the countdown begins…
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 6 October 2009
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I have started checking prices for Robert’s trip here in Dubai… way back August (of course! this was my post vacation task!).
Yesterday, I again checked for Robert’s tickets online and with agencies.
I got a price from an agency… it was positive… so I am just waiting for another feedback before I finally decide that I will be buying the tickets (I have to wait for November so that they can process his visa)!!!!
Even without an official ticket, I am officially starting the countdown!!
Robert’s estimated arrival in Dubai: 2 months and 4 days.
Can’t wait!
- me waiting for Robert
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Typhoon Ondoy and The Lesson We Learn
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 3 October 2009
- Image by Ada Lajara via Flickr
Typhoon Ondoy was totally unexpected and the people were not prepared for him. He was like a thief in the night however aside from taking people’s cars, he also left a mark in everything – the living room, the kitchen, the driveway and the bedroom.
He wanted to make sure that the people remember him and that they remember him well.
He did leave a mark. A scar actually.
After hearing what has happen, I immediately called my family (Robert, Mom, Shobe, Dad – yeap, in this order)… was actually relieved to hear their voices at the end of the line (except for my Dad… he was not answering his phone, I am not sure if I was getting through)… of course my mom gave a blow by blow detail of what is happening outside our house in Sta. Mesa.
Robert on the other hand gave me an account of what was happening in our house (yeap, the water was knee-deep and it damaged a few things in the house), RNB (the restaurant was filled with water about 5 feet) and the other areas. Luckily the internet cafe was saved. We were relieved because at least we did not lose two businesses.
As for my Dad, he was okay and he just stayed at home most of the time…
In times like this, I am thankful that nothing happened to them – they were not caught up somewhere else but they were together….
As I have told someone from the office if I felt bad with what happen. I said, yes but it was just material wealth… nothing can replace a loved one… nothing.
That is I guess the most important lesson.
Flood in Manila (due to Typhoon Ondoy / Ketsana)
*Photo courtesy of Time.com (more photos are shown here)
Please continuously pray for our brothers and sisters – because another storm is in the Philippines – Typhoon Pepeng…
=(
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Keep Moving Forward
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 25 September 2009
After being part of a site office for almost six years, I decided to try something new.
I’m excited with this new role.
So like what they say, we should keep moving forward! 
What kept me busy during the Eid Holidays…
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 21 September 2009
First, let me greet all our Muslim brothers – EID MUBARAK! I hope you were able to reflect during the month of fasting… and prayed for the nation of Dubai to at least regain its stature that collapsed during the past few months.
As for us, non-Muslims, we welcome the 4-day break to shop (for those who have the money) or to bond with friends & family or like what Mary ann and I opt to do – household cleaning!
errr… okay, household cleaning took only 40% of our holiday period but mostly it was this:-
Farmtown
and this:-
Bejeweled Blitz
and this:-
Fish World
We even stayed up till three in the morning yesterday because we were playing Bejeweled and Farmtown!!!
However, I think I have achieved a bit more because I was able to do some blogging and organised my online files so the holidays did me good!
Also, this was a good break for me… from thinking about the pro’s and con’s about this decision I made… (will post about it sooooonnn).
Again, EID MUBARAK!!!
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Imagine this…
Posted by: bluejeansgirl on: 20 September 2009
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I have signed myself up for Better Homes & Garden newsletter (I think for the past year now) to give me an idea on how Robert and I can set up our home.
I would browse through their website for ideas on how to maximise the space in your house, how to transform your bedroom in 3 or at times 10 different ways and more!
While looking through my email, I suddenly saw this email from BH&G about small-space home offices. They have 17 suggestions on how to do it and these are my Top 5 choices:-
Choice No. 5
Possible / Perfect Location: Kitchen
I have this as my Top 5 because I know we can never put this up as our kitchen is not that big to even accommodate a small office space! However, should we buy another house… with a bigger kitchen area, I would definitely have this made!
Choice No. 4
Possible / Perfect Location: Kitchen or Living Room
This will be perfect especially if your house will have a minimalist theme. Robert who doesn’t like seeing much of my papers (yes! I am a hoarder!! 
I know it’s not good)… this is very ideal because I can keep my papers on top of this desk without feeling guilty that Robert will see them and dart dirty looks at them, intending to clear the desk whenever the opportunity comes :p
Choice No. 3
Possible / Perfect Location: Living Room or Study Room
I like this set up because the desk can also be used by our kids (coming soon!) for their homework and if they will be interested in doing some artworks. This space can also double up as my ‘working space’ while they’re at school. The space and the desk itself looks flexible. This desk will be perfect in our living room =)
Choice No. 2
Possible / Perfect Location: Hallway
Now since we don’t have our little ones yet, this will be a perfect set up for me. You see, I always get distracted (yes, always) especially if I see people, hear the TV or whatever. So with this space, I will be secluded (kind of) which I guess in turn will make me more productive – like writing / updating my blog(s)!
Choice No. 1
Possible / Perfect Location: Master’s Bedroom or Living Room
Now this I like the most because it will be like having a ‘His & Hers’ section in our house =).
Robert will have his own desk to sort out his stuff about the internet cafe business that we have and the restaurant then on my side, I will have my papers, books, laptop, pens & paper.
This is the coolest small home office space for me!
What about you? What are your choices?
Did not find what you like? Visit BHG’s website… oh! just go directly to this link so you can start building your own home office space!
*photos are courtesy of BHG.com
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