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busy womanOne of the things that I definitely miss being in the Philippines is the long weekend.  I think majority likes it.  I didn’t say everyone because there are some  who prefer going to work instead because (a) they are workaholics (b) workplace is their home (!) (c) per day laborer (d) etc.

As you probably know, long weekend here is not as frequent just like in the Philippines. Holiday economics is not observed in UAE.  And of course, there’s no typhoon here (to rain is miraculous).  So when laziness attacks, my usual odd wish of “sana bumagyo bukas” won’t persuade Mother Earth a suspension of classes/work.

Back home, when there’s a long weekend I would usually be spending two of the three days at my favorite malls, go to province/go out of town, or spend all three days at home working, worst, spend the long weekend as if there’s no weekend (meaning I’m at the office).  For those who don’t know me personally, you might think I’m an office slave. Heehee.  No.  It’s normal for us to almost live in the office and sleep for only 2 hours especially during busy season.

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That’s me. Unexpectedly taken by a colleague during last year’s oriental themed party.

I am: based in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of UAE, since January 28, 2008 (midnight).
I think: I’m hooked with Cinema Global lately.
I know: that three things remain, faith, hope and love.
I have: a sweet tooth.
I wish: everyone is living life with meaning.
I hate : lazy people and work politics.
I miss: my family, relatives and friends in the Philippines (and those based abroad).
I fear: that I’d regret something because I didn’t give my best.
I hear: the chirping of aircon and background music in the movie Forevermore.
I smell: busier months ahead.
I crave: for laing, pinangat, bicol express, baked scallops and ginataang kuhol.

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abu dhabi transpo
Photos source.  Clockwise: one of first few buses, new cab, old cab.

In this capital city of UAE, there are no jeepneys, (months ago) no buses, no train. It’s either you’re travelling with your own vehicle or through the cabs. The best deal of all, there’s no traffic (that’s per a Filipino’s standards).

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Photo source.  One of the new buses

With the influx of new residents coming from different countries (80% of Abu Dhabi’s population comprised of expats), the government has devised a new transportation system. In the middle of this year, buses were introduced with designated routes. With fare estimably 75% cheaper than riding a cab. The great thing in this country is that when a new service line is being introduced, it’s gratis. So the buses would be servicing the commuters for free in until the end of this year.

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Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the world

Sweet the rains new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass

Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the one light, eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
Gods recreation of the new day

(Morning has broken by Cat Stevens).

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In 176th issue of Warrior of Light, enumerated are numerous (a number made me laugh!) points why women love men:

(a) Because they still manage to see our beauty, even when we ourselves no longer believe it.
(b) Because they are like pomegranates: most of them is impossible to digest, but the seeds are delicious
(c) Because they are always attracted by extremes: the opulent or the ascetic, warriors or monks, artists or generals.

(d) Because they always eat everything on their plate, and don’t feel guilty about it.

(e) Because a man’s biggest fear is not being a man (it never crosses a woman’s mind not to be a woman)

and I uberly liked this one…

Because they understand equations, politics, maths and economics, but not the feminine heart.

Read the complete points here.

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