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forward, always forward: February 2013

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Forward, always forward. Wednesday, February 13, 2013. A pointless recap of the rest of my day. I don't have all the time in the world like I used to, so I've decided to budget my time. Now that I have to work from 4 in the morning (and the tears are pouring - ok) until just before one in the afternoon, I've got to make wise use of the sunny afternoons that have suddenly landed in my lap. Baby steps, I said to myself. Which leads me to another thing I must do before the sun sets and my eyes and brain shu...

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forward, always forward: March 2013

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Forward, always forward. Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Sleep is my new life goal. This year has been a wonderfully packed calendar of exciting news at work, and it's only March. I've been assigned to do many shifts, including news reading for a couple of stations and reporting live from different parts of the city. My schedule changed almost every day, and I had to go to bed and wake up at different times depending on what I had to work on for the day. I finish work at 12 or earlier, and by that time my body ...

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forward, always forward: March 2014

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Forward, always forward. Monday, March 03, 2014. The world's growing curiosity about Filipino food. My college friend and ex-workmate Ces Nepomuceno was at Gulfood, promoting Mama Sita's products to Gulf suppliers, restauranteurs and the rest of the world! Links to this post. FIVE MINUTES WITH RAHA MOHARRAK. Where: Intercontinental Festival City, Dubai. When: February 24, 2014. Links to this post. Labels: 7 Summits Challenge. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The worlds growing curiosity about Filipino food.

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forward, always forward: January 2013

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Forward, always forward. Wednesday, January 09, 2013. Links to this post. Labels: Its more fun in the Philippines. Golden Harvest in the Philippines. Golden Harvest in the Philippines. Clink on the link to watch the video. While wing chun can be found all over the world, including the Philippines, it's a creative rarity of forms when passed through it's different lineages.". Links to this post. Overseas Filipino. Whatdidyousay? She asked me the usual OFW questions - how long have you been living in Dubai...

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forward, always forward: April 2015

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Forward, always forward. Wednesday, April 22, 2015. NOWRUZ: NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS, PERSIAN STYLE. I was recently invited to sample authentic Persian fare at Shayan, a fine-dining restaurant in the heart of Deira. The occasion? Iranian New Year, also known as Nowruz. It signals the start of spring, and is a great way to celebrate with family and friends. I went with an open mind and left with a happy, full tummy. Here's a typical Nowruz menu:. Links to this post. Labels: Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana.

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forward, always forward: October 2012

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Forward, always forward. Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Mediterranean Snack's Baked Lentil Chips give me hope. That I can still snack idly while watching pointless YouTube videos without expecting my hips to blow up tomorrow. Gluten free, fiber-rich, and 70 per cent less fat than regular potato chips. That's what the label says. It's 110 calories, versus Lay's Baked Potato Chips' 180. With a low-fat yogurt dip and lots of water, I should be able to carry on snacking without feeling a tinge of guilt. 6 I ge...

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forward, always forward: Nice to Know Ya, Cappadocia!

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Forward, always forward. Monday, December 01, 2014. Nice to Know Ya, Cappadocia! Oh hi, didn't see you there. My best friend and I went to Cappadocia in Turkey last August, and because she's not in town, I'm not too busy to post these pictures! I can waste internet space, what? I made the most out of it by being impulsive and living like a single girl whose motto was YOLO. Mostly by spending more than enough Turkish lira on different kinds of tea and fridge magnets. The entrance to the Museum Hotel.

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forward, always forward: November 2013

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Forward, always forward. Sunday, November 24, 2013. Zen the Spa: A sanctuary in the heart of Deira. Deira is the last place you'd want to be if you were looking to relax and get away from it all. But as I discovered, there's a place in that part of town where you can drown out the noise and get your yin and yang in order. As I sat myself on one of the couches of the spa's well-lit lobby, a very helpful receptionist greeted me and ask me to fill out a form about my medical history and massage preferences.

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forward, always forward: January 2014

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Forward, always forward. Saturday, January 25, 2014. My first book review (ish). I'm currently reading Fear of Flying by Erica Jong, a book that for the last three decades or so have been recommended by feminists, adventurous women, all-female book clubs, and girls who thought it would change their fellow girls' perception of themselves, their sexuality, their relationships and their goals. That it's a must-read is the word on the street. Links to this post. Sunday, January 19, 2014. Written and directed...