Thursday Thoughts

Bangon Pilipinas!

 

Am sure you've all heard about what happened to the Philippines (I'm gathering my strength as I

write this blogpost.)

 

The devastation is undescribable.

 

The mere fact that it is the strongest storm that has ever hit the world, what else can we expect.

 

Children, women, babies, house pets, livestocks, livelihood, houses, ships, planes, roads, name it and

it's all gone, dead, ravaged.

 

I had spoken to some acquaintances who had lost their houses but thanks God, their families are safe.

 

My tears are always racing down my cheeks every single time I watch the news.

 

A father who had lost his whole family...

 

A child who had lost his parents...

 

A parent who is still searching for her kids...

 

An old man who had survived the storm but died of hunger...

 

So heartbreaking...

I know it's God's will, and as always, he isn't giving us what we cannot bear.

 

We are not alone as the whole world is with us.

It's very heart warming receiving all of these donations: in cash, in kind, assistance from all parts of

world; thesse came pouring in to help us get back on our feet.

Even the Filipinos who are living/working abroad are also finding ways to lend a helping hand.

 

I am just hoping that these will really be given to those who are in dire need.

 

Every single day, I am including those who had perished and those who had survived in my

prayers to be well and healed.

 

Filipinos can shake this one off like what we have done before; like what we always do.

 

It may not be that fast but I know we'll get through this one too!

 

Let Us Pray for the Philippines

Can't help but share this one from CNN.   Please pray for everyone in the Philippines.  

 

Thursday Thoughts

 

For more inspirational posters, check out Karen's website here.
 

New Superhero from Marvel...A Female...A Muslim...

Are you excited to meet Ms. Marvel?

 

Have you heard about this one?

 

Hmmm...I am just as intrigued as you are...

 

The new superhero is a girl teen-ager born  in a Pakistani-American family named Kamala Khan.

 

The new superhero's fam...

Are you excited to know what her powers are?

 

Well, I am!

 

P.S.

 

Photo credits from:

 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10429245/Marvel-Comics-debuts-female-Muslim-superhero.html

 

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Logos Hope

 

 

Aww, this is a long due post.

 

I wasn’t able to go when this “famous ship” with the books was here some time ago.

 

I am not quite sure if it’s the same ship or what.

 

At last, my friends and I made our way to Doha Port at around 4 PM.

 

The line is already quite long but bearable.

 

We got the tickets for Qr 2 each and has to present our Qatar IDs for verification.

 

Our bags were also scanned for security purposes.

 

We waited for a few minutes for the buses to come as we are not allowed to go inside the port on

 

private vehicles.

 

The bus ride is cool, it’s my first time to actually ride one here in Doha!

 

There is a police convoy while we headed to the port.

 

The ship is enormous!

 

Can you believe that all the staff/crew of the ship are volunteers for at least 1 or 2 years?

 

They are quite warm and friendly too!

 

When we arrived, we were asked to watch a short presentation about the ship, the organization, the

 

crews, etc.

 

They do have vast collections of books at very affordable prices.

 

I was able the buy some new ones and got a free eco bag with it.

 

They also have a space for kids who would want to play for a while.

 

There’s also a cafeteria serving some snacks.

 

Want to see what I got?

 

Here they are:



Cat Lover



Books for a cause. Definitely!

I won’t mind visiting the ship again!

 

It’s truly a great way to encourage people to read!

 

For sure, they will be back.

One Fine Day at the MIA Park

It is a Friday and we were off to watch the first ever Red Bull Flug Tag in Qatar.

 

The crowd turn out is great.

 

Good thing we left our car in our friend's home and walked all the way to the park as the parking

 

space inside it was closed.

The weather is quite hot still and we caught the first few entries the decided to grab something to eat.

 

We went to the coffee shop instead and had started to relax a bit and enjoy the breeze and the view.

 

A pair of sunnies is a must!

My view...

These are cozy.

Waffles...

Beat the summer heat!

Oh, then my mind wandered and dreamed that I hope I could stay a little bit longer there!

Shake Shack Attack

Shake Shack

Hello!

 

Have you already tried the food at Shake Shack?

 

I had tried it only last Monday even if they had opened a loonggg way back!

 

My friends and I came in and we had chosen the one near the counter.

 

We were having a hard time choosing which ones to order and had finally decided and called one of the staff.

 

Apparently, we have to line up to the counter and will be given this cutesy little thing that will light up once our orders are ready.

 

Silly us! Thanks to the very helpful staff!

 

I enjoyed my food and loved the fries!

 

Yes, I am a fries person.

 

Waiting for it to shake lol

Another reason to love it: nature lovers and eco-friendly.

A glimpse on what they offer

I finished this up!

It's half lemon and half-tea.

Will definitely go back there again next time.

 

Shake Shack is located in Villaggio Mall.