Take A Photo of One's Self

I admire those who can take photos of themselves using a mobile phone or camera.

So, I tried taking one and here it is.

Not bad, huh?

Sinigang na Hipon

My first attempt to cook Sinigang na Hipon...

And it's fine, Thanks God!

It's a lot easier compared to the beef one as the shrimp cooks faster.

Yum! Yum!

Wordless Wednesday

Zippers from the nearby Tailoring Shop.

Roses Are Not Just Red...

They come in pink too!

Happy 2012!

After a week-long Holiday celebration, finally, here’smy first post for the year 2012!

Woohoo!

2011 had been a great year even if there are many struggles and difficulties.

This year, I don’t have any New Year’s Resolution.

Let me just call them my things-to-do this year (yeah, it’s almost the same! Haha!).

Save! Save! Save!

First step - COMPLETED

I had a bank account in another bank wherein I can put in my savings (with crossed-fingers).

Second step – GETTING OVER STILL

I am trying my best to stay away from those big, red marks in the malls.

I was successful in doing this last month so hopefully, Ican do it the whole year round.

Travel

I am not giving up on hoping and praying that I could go somewhere else this year.

I had decided not to go home this year and planned to use my ticket somewhere else.

I want to go to Malaysia or Thailand and even in the US if God permits.

Learn Something New

It could be enrolling myself in a short course for Business Administration, Photography or Creative Writing.

I would also like to learn how to drive and swim come summer.

Again, with crossed-fingers!

Anyways, these are still subject to change but whatever these maybe, I’ll try my best to have a blast!

Cheers to an optimistic, fun-filled and great year ahead!

Happy National Day, Qatar!

It was 5:00 AM this morning when I had started moving and preparing myself.

For almost 4 years of staying here in Qatar, I’ve never watched the parade during the National Day.

Thanks God, I was able to go this time around.

I was supposed to come with my friends from the office but Hamude decided to go with me too.

I was thrilled as I want to watch the Air Show wherein they showcase their fighter jets and do stunts and exhibitions in the air.

At 6:00 AM, we headed to Corniche.

Luckily, Hamude and I were able to find a parking slot which is almost a 20-minute walk to the security check in.

I came in first and had waited for Hamude for almost 30 minutes.

Security was tight and we were thankful for that.

There are lots of people lined up on the streets and sitting on the bleachers waiting for the parade to start.

It was a fantastic one!

The members of the Ruling Family came in and they are of course riding luxurious cars.

The members of the police and army were also included.

There were kids who were included in the parade.

There were men riding horses and camels of course!

Men also came in riding parachutes and the Air Show was good even if it was a little cloudy.

Here are some of the photos that I luckily got:

The experience was quite good. The weather was nice – not too cold. No commotions or misbehavior or whatsoever.

I am so blessed and thankful to have witnessed this event.

I would like to watch the Fireworks Display but with the traffic, I won’t be able to come.

Anyways, there is always the next year!

Again to my second home – home away from home, my bread and butter and my meal ticket – Happy National Day!

Nerds Addict

I have been fond of Nerds Tangy Candies.

When I was a kid, I would buy these candies together with the "magic" candies (the ones that pops in your mouth.

And oh, I remember those Pintura Bubble Gums with all their bright colors - these will soon be your teeth and tongue's color.

Now, I found lots of new flavors of Nerds.

I can't get enough of them!

Try to grab some!