Hello Sandpit!

I'm back! That's my one liner after getting into more than a month hiatus.

From this post onward, you may have an idea why I am missing on action in the blogging world. 

My apologies for all the late replies on your queries. If you're in need of an urgent answer to your concern, do not hesitate to send me an email and I will try my best to answer them in the quickest possible time and with the best answer that I can give :)

I've kept mum about this, but I don't have any intention to keep this forever - I already left the Philippines to live a life in the SANDPIT. I arrived here on a RAMADAN and everyone really followed the customs and traditions. There's respect anywhere.

I've been here for a month already and I have a simple thought on being here: "Independent life. IT IS! So far so good. I am learning a lot everyday."

I've been to some malls here and have seen a few landmarks closely and even from afar. Certainly, I am looking forward to discover more of the amazing landmarks in this place. 

Let me share with you some of the photos I had that are staying in my folders for more than a month (they may not be a set of good shots hehe):

Burj Khalifa! Better to capture this at night

A sight inside Dubai Mall

Largest Aquarium! Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo

Jumeirah Mosque. Picture taken during a mosque tour c/o our company.

COSMOPOLITAN. That's one thing I will say about this country I'm living in right now. The place is so clean and organized and a lot of buildings will give you a "wow" factor once you've seen them. Getting into some malls will never be a problem because the metro will take you right in front of the destination of your choice except for Dubai Mall wherein you have to patiently walk like the whole Ayala Avenue before getting inside.

Mall of Emirates has a great interior but if you're looking for more affordable shops, I will opt to visit Ibn Battuta (where each section of the mall has a theme: Persian, Indian, Chinese, etc) or Deira City Center. Deira City Center is more convenient with me since it's the nearest mall to where I am staying ( less than 5 Dirhams less on my NOL card balance for a roundtrip fare) and it seems to be a one stop shop for me. Add to that, there are cheap finds around the area where you can buy your necessities with less than 5 dirhams  (insert name of Day to Day and Greenhouse). 

GETTING AROUND BY TRAIN/METRO: Buy a NOL card for 20 dirhams (reloadable).
TAXI: A min of 10 dirhams (regardless how near your destination is)
BUS: There are a lot. They have schedules and I am not yet sure. Mode of payment is your NOL card.

 

I was Reminded Today.,

., of my dream job

1. While my mom and I were inside the cab early this afternoon, I heard Emirates' radio commercial. That was my first time to hear that.

2. My mom and I were strolling around Gateway this afternoon, I saw a man wearing a shirt with a DUBAI design on it.

3. I attended the 4 pm novena at Baclaran Church. Part of the novena was the reading of a thanksgiving letter. It came from an ofw. The letter said she was unemployed for a year because she was aiming to work abroad. There were a few opportunities abroad but they failed. She set aside the thought of working overseas and so she applied for a local employment and was immediately hired. She was happy with her work and with the environment until another opportunity abroad came. The rest was history. Now,she was happy working at Dubai.

4. While we're on our way home to Cavite, I saw a plane flying along Coastal road, I was just wondering what plane it was, and then I saw the logo of Oman Air. I knew they do not operate flights to Manila, but I knew it was their logo, I was just wondering; or could it be I was just thinking of them. haha!

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I just hope God wanted to tell me to keep on working for my dream job! Never say die! I promise! :)