Messages on my Inbox

After 3 years of working together, I received 2 messages from my ultimate crush. Don’t blame him because he just got my email add 2 weeks ago, hehehe! 1st (forwarded message, actually) email was telling me to show love regardless of consequences and the 2nd was, don’t loose hope of pursuing your love. Of all the person he can send, why me I asked him on my reply on his 1st; 2nd was don’t send me forwarded messages because I keep on misinterpreting it. His 2nd was the last email I received from him until this time. I did not talk about it even we see each other in the workplace everyday. I don’t know why. It’s like we were waiting each other to break the ice which I prefer not to initiate because I know that it will not work.

I never got the urge to express my secret because he is straight. Although, he knows from the way I treated him that I have a special feeling. A friend told me that, it is better to love and loose than not loving at all. But our friendship is good enough to cover what others require for a relationship. What matters most is we had loved at all…

Global Crisis

I was alarmed of the following (due to financial crisis):

That blogger Yanah who work as a Sales Consultant in one of the Real State Company in Sheik Zayed Road did not receive her salary yet for the past 3 months.

That Dennis, a DIFF (Dubai International Film Festival) Volunteer who work as Marketing Executive for an Ad Company for almost 3 years looks for better company since their salary was delayed for a month now due to their company’s collection problems.

That Ronald my roommate for 3 years and now works at Royal Mirage is wondering if he had the right decision of moving.

That our hotel occupancy dropped to 45 – 50% compare to last year’s overbooking on this time of the year.

That our HR Department released a MEMO recommending staff to take a local leave or to go home for as long as 3 months wherein our Manager told last month that no one can take vacation on December.

That performance appraisal was conducted on all Departments. Is this the right time to conduct as such?

That the restaurant reservation staff should help waiters to serve guests in our coffee shop because they don’t have bookings or even inquiry calls.

That the transportation department removed the 6 routes of Staff Bus that will go to Karama and IBN Shopping Mall.

That your Boss will expect too much from you wherein there is nothing to do because of very low occupancy.

That tonight, Christmas Eve, the Security Department will raid the Staff Village and whoever caught drinking alcohol will automatically get his one way ticket to his homeland and will never get the chance of going back for work. Etc., etc., etc….

Whew! What a season to celebrate.

Merry Christmas to my family in the Philippines ! Hope that they will realize the situation here and stop asking for more “padala”.

DIFF Volunteer Party

Last night was the DIFF Volunteer Party. I am expecting that it would be a tiresome activity since I don’t have someone to smash the dance floor with. I was thinking of going to place, take the Certification of Appreciation, drink and go home immediately.

As I enter (30 mins. late) the venue which was held at TEYALI Tent of Mina Asalam, the mood was merry enough in order for me not to feel insecure. Every one was busy chatting and taking pictures. A very friendly waiter immediately approached me with a drink and I took a glass of Pineapple Juice from his tray. I was sorry to be informed that there is no alcohol drinks for the night. I went straight to the registration desk and took my certification. I saw 2-3 Filipinos on the place and a simple hello is too much for us to give each other. I don’t know why, maybe because of our pride. I stood in one corner and luckily, one Filipino from an Ad Company who was also a volunteer approached me and break the ice. We had a small talk and after a few minutes, pictures and video clips of volunteers during the DIFF were played on the overhead projector, messages from key personalities, group picture taking and awarding of best volunteers follow through.

The dance music was played and most of the attendees hit the dance floor. I feel so old to join them. I sat near the registration desk and happily watching beautiful ladies and gorgeous men of different nationalities dancing on the latest house music of Arab, Indian, and English songs. Suddenly, one lady on her Abaya (local) approached me with a beautiful smile and asked, “Sir! I cannot find my certification”. I looked back at the table and find out that no one is manning the distribution of certification. Although I was not assigned to do it, I stand up, go over the certification and helped the young lady. Luckily, we found it.

On the next 3 hours I found myself enjoying the beat of the music, dance a bit (on the registration desk) and at the same time helping the committee to distribute the certificates. I feel so overwhelmed and satisfied. I don’t have anybody with me at the party but the help I extend to the event was awesome and made me happy. A big surprised came, Mr. Bob McCarthy DIFF Manager of Volunteer approached me and shook my hand and said, “Thank you so much for staying. I really appreciate your help!” Wow! I never expect to hear that from a soft spoken and very humble British expat managing the 500 volunteers for DIFF. it’s like I won the “star of the night.”

I left the place at almost 11pm. I did not expect that I will stay for that long. I went home with a smile and a big heart. All the hardships that I encountered on volunteering were paid off not for the food vouchers they gave nor the certification or the party, but the smile I saw from the faces of those people I helped.

Until next year for the 6th Dubai International Film Festival!

Eureka!!!

I’m happy like Christmas!” exclaimed by Misterhubs when he received an appreciation letter from E of the Chronicles of E. Same feeling that I had today. Why? Because my long time friend - Jon found someone that will take care of him, a boyfriend.

The 37 year old high ranking official of PNP (Philippine National Police) with one 15 year old daughter proudly confirmed it to me over chat this afternoon. Our conversation was smooth as silk and shared common interest. “Sayang!” and we have to cut it short because he will go to work. I was amazed of his stories and looking forward to meet him in person.

I’m happy with Jon. Hope that their relationship will last long. “Kailan kaya ako makahanap?”

Sigh.

My DIFF Experience

For 28 years of living on this world, the last 4 days was my closest encounter with the stars. Although they were not famous, except for Nicholas Cage (Hollywood Actor) most of them are, on their own country. I was able to meet and greet with film production team and its actors came from different side of the world for the 5th Dubai International Film Festival.

I joined them as a volunteer from December 14 – 17 from 9:00am to 3:00pm as an Admin Crew. Basically, I supplied newsletter and other reading materials for the day to all the Departments that includes press & media, industry office, film market, etc. and to all screening venues like Madinat Theatre, Mall of Emirates, Dubai Festival City, and IBN Batuta Mall. We also visited Al Qasr and Mina Asalam – two of the most famous hotels in Dubai where the participants stayed to provide necessities to the hospitality desk that the festival provided for them. Although the task requires big effort, the whole experience was amazing. I was able to work harmoniously to more than 10 different nationalities that needs me to communicate in English the whole time plus I discover new places.

I worked with very hardworking Indians, Ms. Vanessa and Mr. Vishal in an office where Bob McCarthy, British – Manager of Volunteers and other key personalities also working. Every now and then I go out to check if the supplies are still enough on each offices and the same time greet them with my warmest smile that made me more confident to myself.

See you next year for the 6th Dubai International Film Festival!

Busy, busyhan....

I made this post (save it on my files) a week ago. Unfortunately, I got the chance to post it online only today because I am OFF and was so busy from the past few days...

12 hours is my time to work. It includes my whole shift, preparing myself and the transportation going back and forth. 6 hours or less for sleeping and the remaining 6 hours are for my personal stuff. I spend it going to gym but not regularly; to church but not often; socialization to others occasionally; and mostly internet. Basically, 24 hours is not enough for me to finish what I think to be done in a day.

Time management is what experts are telling me to achieve goals. I tried reading books and other related articles to equip me on battling my poor time management. There are some that I applied for months now and some were just add on to my confusions because of their contradicting views. What if, you think that your time is not enough and you still want to push yourself to the limit or beyond? When is enough and when is not?

Come May 2009 is my 4th year in Dubai. For those years, I found out that my life is just simply boring. I earn and I spend. I don’t even have savings except, that I financed my sister’s medical expenses on her last few months on earth and her burial last February 2007; my brother’s college who got his girlfriend pregnant after his graduation and of course my monthly “padala” that is always not enough according to them. I go out once and a while (to buy pleasure but not sex) but at the end of the day, you will ask yourself if it’s worth your time and money.

On my desire to give twist on my daily schedule, I volunteered for the 5th Dubai International Film Festival. We had our first meeting last December 3 and I will start my work on December 10. I committed 6 hours daily for 8 consecutive days to them for free. Is this worthy? I don’t know, but it is “no retreat, no surrender” since I already signed the contract with them.

In addition, I met the President of Lightform Photography Club last December 5 at Zabeel Park. I enrolled for Basic Photography Course that they will start this January 2009. I feel great! I saw new faces and met my online friend (blogger) in the place whom I just knew, Yanah.

These new endeavors in my life would mean a lot to me although I feel hesitant if I can handle it smoothly and responsibly. Regular activities might be sacrificed and big adjustments are needed for my plans to work. I am hoping that everything will go to its proper place on its proper time as planned.

“Kung gusto may paraan. Kapag ayaw may dahilan.”

5th Dubai International Film Festival

When Manny Pacquiao knocked out Oscar Dela Hoya on the 8th round of their professional boxing in Las Vegas , Dela Hoya reacted: “My heart still wants to fight but my body did not respond to it.” Hurting, right?

I was on the same feeling when I attended my first training for the 5th Dubai International Film Festival at Madinat Jumeirah, Mina Asalam. I know by heart that I want this not for the freebies but for the experience that will make me happy, proud and better person from this challenge.

The whole training was not organized as most of them were busy preparing for the main event. The worst part was everybody talks English effortlessly. Basically, I was on myself alone coz I was not able to find individual approachable enough for me to be with. I feel so helpless and so hesitant to express my feeling because of my poor communication skills. Everything was new to me. My heart is begging me to press on but was so insecure to move on the next step. At the end, I went home with frustrations. I did not make it on the position that I wanted because of insecurity. They knocked me out!

HIV / AIDS

I first (and the last as of this time) met a person with HIV / AIDS was in October of 1994. Ms. Sarah Jane Salazar visited our school to educate high school students about the disease. Even though I was just 14 then, the message was so clear – that HIV / AIDS cannot be cured and will kill you once infected.

14 was the start of my active sex life. At that age, I visit Movie Houses almost twice a week just to satisfy my needs. When I was asked why I came home late, I just answered school project. When my elder sister asked me why I have plenty of money (from my clients, hehehe…), I just answered from “PALUWAGAN.”

14 years later, the Chronicles of E BlogSpot crossed my PC’s screen. Unlike Sarah that I saw in person, E wasn’t. But his thoughts and experiences were so interesting, informative, and real that help me broaden my knowledge. He can even give you a personalize message if you need. I wonder, of all the people, why he was infected when he is so smart, intelligent and well rounded person.

14% is my doubt that I might get the virus because of my past experiences but the remaining 86% is sure that I’m not. My Medical Clearance, a requirement to work abroad, will prove that.

What if time will come that I will be infected of this deadly disease, can I handle my life peacefully as what E is doing now? Or I will just jump in the building to kill myself. HIV / AIDS will come to you on your least expected time, you can’t tell. “Sino ba ang may gusto nito? Ikaw, gusto mo?!”

Christmas on the Air!

Shit, pasko na! that was I told to myself (secretly) as I heard the choir singing a Christmas Carol on their final song. I attended Sunday Mass yesterday and decided to seat away from my friends and colleagues so that I cam concentrate well. I get so emotional, sad, and helpless.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. And for this incoming festive season, I will celebrate it lesser because I am here in Dubai. I am far from my family and from my beloved country, Philippines – the longest Christmas celebration you can find in the world.

The song was (to the tune of: “O little town of Bethlehem 1st Melody)

This Advent we await God’s reign
When greed and hate shall cease
And kindness dwells in human hearts
And all of us find peace.

O God of holiness and grace,
Illuminate this hour
With hope that we shall see Christ’s face
When he returns with power …

Dhs. 500 note... to take or not to take?

While escorting the guest towards his room, I found a Dhs. 500 (Php. 6,500) note on the floor. “I will sort it out Sir through our security camera” I said to the guest as I bend down to take it. “Yes, you should!” he replied on his amazement.
We reached his room and gave my ample service. I stepped out from the room (Indians seldom give tips…) and bid farewell greetings to him. Now, what should I do on the money?

I called immediately my very good friend Ivy and inform my roommate Bobby of the matter to seek advice. They gave me options but the decision will be mine.

Hope, I had the right choice. I keep the money, hahahaha….!!!

Atlantis Palm Dubai

Amazed, entertained and stunned as I watched the different colours of huge fireworks in the sky. November 21 at around 12:20am I witnessed the fireworks extravaganza as the finale of the Grand Opening of Atlantis Palm, Dubai. It was dubbed as the most expensive private party that this world can offer. Although I was 1 kilometre away from the actual location of the hotel, the excitement and joy brought to us together with other hundreds of spectators was remarkable.
No need to write more on this experience because there are thousands in GOOGLE..

To Use or Not to Use!

I applied for a credit card last month and after a week it was delivered on my doorstep. On the process I received a call for background checking. I’m quite amazed that the person (Filipino) on the line was telling me to lie if incase other party will call again to do the same procedure. He told me that we met in person and I showed him the original copy of my passport and my pay slip even though we did not. Hahahaha!!! But he was so helpful and he will maximize my credit limit even beyond against my salary.
Anyway, the credit card is on my hand for a month now and I feel so hesitant to use it. I even received a call by that Filipino who processed asking me to utilize it and giving me advice how to withdraw cash with less interest. Again, I was amazed. How can they trust people this easy? Maybe, I was just paranoid. It’s too hard to get a credit card in the Philippines and you need tens of identification before a single purchase.

I want to swipe a DSLR Camera that would cost me Dhs. 3,600 or US $ 1,000.00 on my first transaction although I have already a point and shoot DigiCam. I really wanted to pursue my love in Photography but my incoming vacation this April is holding me back to do so. I need enough “BAON” to the Philippines very badly.

Well, the last decision will be mine. I am now browsing the net on how to use the Credit Card wisely because I want a gift for myself this Christmas. Here are some tips:
1. Pay your bills as soon as they arrive.
2. Try to pay more than the minimum balance.
3. Use only one rewards card.
4. Transfer higher-rate balances to a lower-rate card, then stop using the higher-rate card.

Source: ehow.com

OUTRAGE!

this will be my new source of information. thanks to chronicles of e, this will be a very big help. "kapag may knowledge, may power!"

and the best part is,....its for FREEEEE!!!!!

http://www.outragemag.com

My Buhay Dubai - Read On!

it was on my inbox today from a colleague... thought proviking, hard hitting and 100% true. sana mabasa ng mga kamag-anak ko sa pinas...

HAY BUHAY ABROAD TALAGA
A friend named " Mae ng Ni" posted this.
Lahat ng sinabi niya nakakatuwa at totoo, tiyak makakarelate ka.

Akala ng mga tao na nasa Pilipinas kapag nasa DUBAI ka akala nila madami ka ng pera ng langis. Ang totoo, madami
kang utang, dahil credit card lahat ang gamit mo sa pagbili mo ng mga gamit mo. Kailangan mo gumamit ng credit card Kasi naubus na ang cash pinadala sa pinas,
kase pag hindi ka nagpadala, iisipin nila nakalimutan mo na sila.

Akala nila mayaman ka at marami kang pera kasi buwan-buwan libo-libo padala mo walang palya at kapag pumalya iisipin nila baka nagbisyo ka na o may sinusustentuhang iba. Hindi nila alam food allowance na lang ang natitira sayo at pag kinulang pa umuutang pa at lista muna sa malapit na bakala.

Pag may okasyon sa pinas birthday, fiesta, anniversary, pasko, new year, at iba pa, padala ka agad panghanda sarap ng kainan nila, di nila alam ikaw tiyaga sa budget meal, kapsa, noodles o de lata at itlog na nakakabutlig na ng balat, hay naku!

Akala ni Tatay, Nanay, Ate, Kuya, anak, mga pamangkin at iba pa namumulot ka ng pera sa Dubai kada may problema text kaagad, kumusta sa una sa bandang huli kelangan ng ng pera! Hay naku…nakaka-alergic na ang text sa roaming puro gastos…minsan padala ka pa ng load! Load mo nga utang pa Pana! Hay naku bakit ba nauso pa yan dagdag gastos lang talaga at pag di ka pa reply aawayin ka pa!

Akala nila masarap maging OFW at tinatawag na bagong bayani….naku mas masarap pa yong nasa pinas na sa katas ni bagong bayani ay syang umaani! Utang sa DUBAI lalong dumarami.

Akala nila masarap sa DUBAI di nila alam di ka na nga makauwi kasi roundtrip tiket kina-cash pa mapadala lang at ibayad sa utang.

Akala nila sosyal ka na kulay ng buhok mo uso pa at naka-highlight pa, di nila alam buhok mo namumuti na sa stress at problema at pag minalas pa nalalagas pa!

Akala nila masarap sa DUBAI kasi pag-uwi mo mestiso ka, maputi at mamula-mula ang balat mo, di nila alam babad ka sa opisina at kulong sa bahay mo dahil no choice ka, mga kapit bahay mo di mo kaano-ano, walang paki-alaman at kung lalabas ka sunog ang balat mo, init ng araw sobra!


Akala nila mayaman ka na kase may kotse ka na. Di nila alam hulugan pa ito!

Ang totoo, kapag hindi ka bumili ng kotse sa dubai
maglalakad ka ng milya-milya sa ilalim ng init ng araw o kaya sa winter na kasama ang asawa mo dito sa dubai .. O kaya naman tiyaga kang mag –abang ng RTA Bus or Coaster na ubod ng babaho ng mga pasahero at pagbaba mo amoy putok ka na rin, grabe! Walang jeepney, tricycle o padyak sa dubai .. madami mga indianao, Bangladesh na driver na ubod ng baho. Pag minalas ka paskitani na taxi driver na rapist pa!

Akala nila masaya ka kase nagpadala ka ng picture mo sa Burj Al Arab, Desert Safari, mall of emirates, Atlantis, Al Mamzar Beach, at iba
pang attractions. Ang totoo, kailangan mo ngumiti kase minsan minsan ka lang makakapicture para mapadala mo sa mga mahal mo sa buhay.

Akala nila malaki na ang kinikita mo kase dirham na sweldo mo. Ang totoo, medyo malaki pagpinalit mo ng peso, pero
dirham din ang gastos mo sa dubai . Ibig sabihin ang dirham mong kinita sa presyong dirham mo din gagastusin.
Ang P15.00 na sardinas sa Pilipinas AED3.00 sa Dubai , ang isang pakete ng sigarilyo sa pilipinas P40.00, sa
Dubai AED 6.50, alangan namang puro cafeteria food ang kakainin mo aba mamatay ka sa highblood o heap nyan kasi nga umaapaw na sa mantika madumi pa! Mga kadiri , kaya lang pag naubusan ka ng pera no choice you have to take the risk .

Akala nila buhay milyonaryo ka na kase ang ganda ng bahay at kotse mo.nag pa-lypo kay calayan at nagparetoke kay vicky belo, Ang totoo nag loan ka lang sa Mashreq ,HSBC o CITIbank na huhulugan mo ng limang taon. Ibig sabihin, alipin ka ng bahay at kotse mo at ng luho mo at ng bansang ito !!kasi nga magloan ba naman dahil sa luho bwahahaha!

Madaming naghahangad na makarating sa Dubai . Lalo na mga nurses at mga medsec at eto pa pati cleaners, mahirap maging normal na manggagawa sa Pilipinas. Madalas pagod ka sa trabaho. Pag dating ng sweldo mo, kulang pa sa pagkain mo. Pero ganun
din sa ibang bansa katulad lalo na kaya sa Dubai madaming outlet ng stress mo !kasi walang bawal!!! . Hindi ibig sabihin dirham na ang
sweldo mo, yayaman ka na, kailangan mo ding magbanat ng buto para mabuhay ka sa ibang bansa.

Isang malaking sakripisyo ang pag alis mo sa bansang
pinagsilangan at malungkot iwanan ang
mga mahal mo sa buhay.Hindi pinupulot
ang pera dito o pinipitas o iniigib. Hindi ako
naninira ng pangarap, gusto ko lang
buksan ang bintana ng katotohanan.

Mahirap mangibang bayan…sino ba ang may kasalanan na iwan sariling bayan?

Manilbihan sa dayuhan at malayo sa pamilya ay may kahirapan.

Hangga't may pinay DH na nangingibang bayan na simbolo ng ating kahirapan, kawawang bayan ni Juan patuloy na mapag-iiwanan.

Kaya Juan iwan ka ng pera para sayo, para sa kinabukasan mo!

Project Runaway Philippines

The best thing in blog is that you can have the latest information you can get of your interest. There are thousand of ways you can look for answers but a blogger touch can penetrate his/her feelings on the specific subject to their readers as you go along.

That was I felt as I read the blogs of AJ of “Bakla Ako, May Reklamo ?” about the Project Runaway Philippines. I know that he also loved the program more than I do. I had been following this over youtube or Pinoy Channel and checking wikipedia regularly if in case downloading of the said program was delayed. I even read every comment posted after each clip under sweetproject (the most comprehensive) account in youtube. There was a viewer who commented 3 days before the announcement of winner that Philip won and I thought it was true. I am base in Dubai and internet is my only way.

Not until November 14 at 11:00pm as I read AJ’s blog dated November 13.

! Aries Lagat, the 25-year old designer from Ozamis City became the first Project Runaway Philippines winner. The designer that annoyed me since episode 1 because of his attitude towards other contestants, but his creations was very competent though. I almost forgot that this is a competition of fashion designers and not for Big Brother where wit and charm is an ultimate requirement. I love Philip more than Aries and Veejay but the runway proves that Aries has F1 race car while the others use jeepney and “kalesa” on the ramp. Much more on “Bakla Ako, May Reklamo?”

Congrats Aries!

By the way, your Mom’s sister is also annoying, hehehe..! her reaction after your showcase in the runway was also unpleasant, kidding

Lulu Island Resort - Abu Dhabi, UAE

May 9 2008 we went to abu dhabi to visit the much talk of the town LULU Island Resort. An 1,050 acre man made island coast off to Abu Dhabi completed in 1992. After several plans which were subsequently dropped, the island is now being developed as a mixed commercial and residential project. It was rumored that Lulu Island was going to be a tourist’s destination for a Disney theme park during the mid 90’s.

We reached the place only to find out that it was under renovation and close for public use. We decided to go to the nearby beach in the place and ate our lunch. The incoveience brought by the heat of the sun made the group to decide to come back to Dubai and spend the rest of the day at Wild Wadi Water Theme Park. Whew! What a waste of time, money, effort, etc. Nevertheless, we had fun at the water park especially to those first timers. Duh!!! That was my 4th time. We end the day eating the rest of our “baon” at our accommodation lawn.Last November 2, 2008. After 5 months, the same group are now again heading to the place to where gave as disappointment. To Lulu Island Resort in Abu Dhabi.


We travelled for 2hours and a half from Dubai to Abu Dhabi because our driver doesn’t know the way. I called a staff from the resort and he gave me the information on how to reach the place. And wallah! Here we are… sun, sea, sand. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

Christmas Gift 2008

I am saving to buy myself a gift this coming Christmas and that is… a DSLR Camera! The choices are:
Canon EOS450
or
Nikon D60
As of this time, my saving is not enough but I am determined to do any possible option to have it like… using my Credit Card! Hahaha..!!!

And on January 9, 2009 I was schedule to attend my first Basic Photography Lesson here in Dubai for a very minimal cost. I hope I can get the slot because it is very limited as what the President of Lightform (a group of Filipino Photographers in Dubai) told me.

Good Luck to me!

The Chronicles of E

It was after lunch of October 31st when a very good blog, The Chronicles of E crossed the screen of my computer. I find it on the links of The McVie Show Season 7, my most visited blog site in the internet. I get interested to read his latest blog entitled “Malate” although it was too long because it’s place that I am planning to visit on my vacation this April.

After reading, I find my self reading on the previous 3 blogs right there and then and still craving for more. The author was very good story teller and he used words that were very easy to understand. I also love those who gave their comments right after each blog and the graphic attached to it, pretty cool! Simple and yet bold. And later, I print his 9-10 previous blogs that took me almost a hundred pages. I was hooked.

Happy, inspired, enlightened while reading…

Chow!

One of the Tallest!

Here are my own shots of one of the tallest flag stand in the world located in the capital of UAE, Abu Dhabi. The flag stands at 123 meters and flies a flag measuring 20x40 meters. It was classified (in 2002) in the Guines World Record as the World's Tallest Unsupotted Flagpole.

Ana Ivanovic, WOW!!!

I was stunned when I met in person the former world’s #1 and currently world’s #4 tennis player Ms. Ana Ivanovic of Serbia. He answered me her sincere “thank you” with sweet smile as we welcome her in our hotel last night. We are not allowed to take photos with her, I dont have the proof to prove my say. Anyway...

OMG! She is very beautiful and tall. The most beautiful I saw in person for years now. He has strong aura of kindness and humbleness (first impression last).

Chow!

Shout for Joy!

I almost shout for joy and jump for excitement when I knew that my most hated colleague was terminated. And, it is not only me who was very happy about what happened but the majority of our team members too.

This colleague is very selfish, greedy, arrogant and rude almost all the time we’ve been working together. I am not talking to him for months now and keep on praying that we will be working on different shift because he really ruins my day every time I see him. We tried to report his inhuman character to our supervisors but it seems that his luck is still at his hands until last Saturday.

I feel so comfortable working during his 45 days vacation from the whole month of September until mid of October this year. I get more relaxed when he works on different shift when he came after vacation. But last week, he requested from our Supervisor to be on my shift that makes me feel so bad because it was granted. I went to church and prayed for him that we will be having an acceptable working condition when he comes to duty.

Last Monday, was his first duty with me from his vacation. As usual, he made us suffer of his unworthiness. The following day he was requested not to come for work and last Saturday, the judgment day, he was terminated together with 3 others for making a monkey business.

I almost shout for joy and jump for excitement when I knew it. But part of my heart is asking me, is he really deserve the punishment? He has family that depends on him too like me.

It is really true that you will see the value of a person / thing when it is gone. Hope that this incident will teach me a lesson and be prepared of the challenges to come.

Good luck!

What Happened? Part 2

I was happy to find out that Manila Gay Guy had chosen my letter to be posted on his blog site. It was entitled Dubai Dilemma under letters. I was overwhelmed by the comments of the readers and helped me more or less.

The following is the Part 2 of my letter to Manila Gay Guy and at this time I am not hoping him to post it on his site. Chow!

Dear Migs,

Thank you very much for posting my letter. I was not expecting that you will post it but it was a blessing because I received some advice from our gay friends. I did a mistake on the names because I’m trying to hide the real name of my friend, but it is among the two.

I feel inferior after I suck cock. That’s why for the last 7 years or more I did not do it when I am not in the influence of alcohol. Maybe that is the main reason why I and Richard go out to find hook ups here in Dubai because we have the same feeling, although we are sleeping in one bed often.

To readers of MGG, please forgive me for being judgemental re: “not sucking ugly men’s cocks”, was misused phrase.

Migs, I want to inform you that Richard’s child was aborted. It was a decision of the couple and not from me. That was what they think the best way to help them on their problem. We only spend almost a thousand Dirham from the process. If they decided to let the girl go home and give birth to the Philippines it would be times 5 the expenses. From Air ticket, company reimbursement for not completing the contract, to travel allowance. I advice them not to kill the child as what our gay friends told me but the last decision was with them. Their finances were the greatest factor of their decision.

I distance myself from Richard not to let him down but to make him more responsible to his girlfriend. I was disappointed with him because his getting wilder this time. I feel him so loud about his being gay to the point he wants to shout it to the whole world. But, when he is with his girlfriend he is so manly. Still, the girl keeps on asking me of Richard’s preference and I did not say yes or no. I just answered her it is part of his weaknesses as a person. I pitted on her.

I am writing this letter on my room while Richard was on the other computer online watching gay porno. He doesn’t know that I am writing you our life experiences that can be read by millions all over the world in the internet. I want to kick him out because I am thinking of his girlfriend. I feel inconvenience from him now. I want him to stay away from me. I want this to be over.

More Power!

MrCens,
Dubai,UAE

Pido Dida!

Have you ever seen the Filipino film, Pido Dida? A Comedy film starred by late Rene Requistas and Kris Aquino that talk about love and friendship that was a hit on 1990.

If I am Pido in real life my Dida is Maria Fe B. Superar, my childhood friend who is in Korea for work. She is a friend closest to my heart next to my immediate family. We’ve known each other for more than 2 decades and shared moments that can be remembered for a lifetime, both happy and sad. Here are few of thousands crazy moments we had together.

o Bahay Bahayan, Lutu Lutuan. Our most favorite play time activity during childhood years. We were confused who will act as a husband and wife because I always prepare the food while she is always out from our small house to provide our needs.

o Mini Concerts. We always sing songs on a jam packed coliseum with more than 10,000 viewers. When we opened our eyes we found ourselves in the middle of the abandoned house, on the top of the tree or sometimes in the middle of the street during late hours. Imagination really brings you to everywhere you like.

o Instant Sales Agents. One day, we were asked by her Mom to man her ukay-ukay business along NCCC Department Store. We spend our income on buying spaghetti and hamburger and we went to a theme park after. Her Mom did not ask to do the same thing again.

o Exhibitionists. We did orgies trice. We had sex with a man, a lady, a gay together. We were straight acting but purely homosexuals. We go out together like boyfriend/girlfriend but were hoping for a hook up on our kind.

o Fake Superheroes. We organized a party for our close friend Jen on a nearby house together with few other friends. It ended up with a huge trouble. Jen’s brother went on that house and confronts us differently. We try to save our asses but big commotion took place, “rambol, nagtago kami!.” The following night, one of the relatives of ate Jen killed our friend.

A whole book with 13 chapters and 600 pages will not be enough if we will tell our experiences we had together. I can say that most of those were unusual as we are different from the majority. But these differences had brought us from where we are right now.

We might end not to be together but those experiences will keep our friendship forever. We might have our own priorities but knowing each other for long time is priceless. Only time can tell and only future can predicts what awaits us.

To my special abs, may the best man/woman win! Sounds challenging but we are not competing each other. We are just helping each one of us to do more. Chow!

What happened?

This is my first attempt of sharing my life story to one of my most love bloggers, the Manila Gay Guy.

Dear Migs,

Greetings from Dubai!

I am straight acting gay. I became more discreet here because I was afraid that I might find difficulties to find friends if I will show my other side. I don’t have relatives or even friends that know me that can help if in case they will not accept me. Everything was new to me and everything was so hard pretending to be like others.

After a year since I came, I wake up one morning on my colleague’s arms after a long drinking session. He was Richard, (I thought) a straight acting like me. As far as I can remember he initiated everything. I can still remember how many kiss marks he did to my neck and some parts of my upper body on that time.

We become good friends after. We have so much time together and enjoyed almost every minute of it. We went coffee, clubbing, watch movies, eat together. We sleep together in one single bed and have some intimate moments occasionally. We even attended one orgy session and picked up a man from a dance club and bring him to our room. But were both top, we don’t suck cocks (for ugly men, hehehe..!). I thought, were both gays.

What shocked me most for these past few weeks was his girlfriend, she was pregnant. I allowed him to court the girl because I thought that it is his way to show others his masculinity. I was shocked because he fucked a lady, gets pregnant and the worse is they are in Dubai. Getting pregnant here in Dubai before marriage is a crime. They will put you in jail for several months and will be subjected for deportation.

When I confronted Richard of what had happened, he just answered me “napasubo.” Migs, although I am not directly involve on the situation, but I cared so much for them. They both my friends and I don’t want them make a step that will add on their problems. Please help.

Migs, these are my concerns that needs to be settled ASAP

1. Were planning to abort the child before it’s too late, is it right?

2. Not all knows that they are into relationships; they decided to hide it because they were tease by people here. They know Robert that is gay. The girlfriend is suspecting now that Richard is really gay and she asked me if it’s true. Do I tell her the truth?

3. Should I distance myself from Richard? He needs me more this time.

4. And lastly, why this happened? A straight lady deserves a straight man, quoted from your previous blogs.

MrCens
Dubai, UAE

My 4th Dessert Safari Experience

Last Thursday was my 4th (i hope it will be the last) Dessert Safari Experience I had here in Dubai. What is the best thing on all those experiences was I did it for FREE, hehehe...! Yes all were complimentary. From tour operators; a friend who celebrate especial occassion and a gift from the company for a well job done.














What was memorable of this activity eventhough I am only with Nino (collegue) was, we were able to gain new friends.

Karim, our Driver (in Kundura). A very friendly and outspoken (in English of course) Emirati who had a Filipino wife from Digos Davao Del Norte. Not only driver but he gave us very interesting informations about Dubai.

Cleo from Ireland (the Lady in White). A Marketing and Events Manager. She was send by her company to Dubai to discover the place and make events here in the future. A very successful young lady and yet very kind and pleasing.

Alessandro from Italy (the man in Blue). A banker who loves to travel once a year. A soft spoken and very humble gentlema. He also shared his experinces and showed interest on our own stories.

Flashback

I was checking my documents and found out there was experiences that i wrote down. Maybe this one is worth to post on my blogs. It happend maybe between 1st to 3rd week of October 2008. Here it goes...

For the past 2 weeks since I knew that my dad is in the hospital, I keep calling my family almost everyday to keep me updated on the situation. Today, I was informed of my sister Bhebang that the result of the check-up that he just did was ok and he can go out from the hospital anytime.

I was so happy of the news and was so thankful that I helped my family a lot especially on these challenging moments of life. I am very thankful because I am here in Dubai and raising money for hospitalization is not so hard than working in my country.

Last 2 years my sister Gina died from her heart ailment. She wrote a letter (maybe the last letter of her life) to me thanking for the financial support I extended. Her death was the most devastated event of my life so far although there was a part of my heart saying that I should be happy because she will have rest in peace. Since I was young, I keep on thinking of ways how should I give happiness to my entire family. And missing her will be forever that means were not complete anymore. But I realize that her death would not mean the end of the world. Life is beautiful and should be enjoyed to the fullest. Her memories will be forever and we will not stop to love each other.

This incident gave me a lesson that no matter what, life must go on and family should come first. Sacrifice. The more you give the more blessings will come. The hospitalization of my father might give me another round of obligations but this is fine. As long as I have, I am willing to give. I am just praying that God will guide me on my work here because my family needs my help.

Unfinished Business

I was on my way to Karama to have my hair cut when I decided to pass by for a pee at Karama Building . As I entered the toilet, a Filipino guy on his early 30’s just moved backward from the cubicle. I immediately stand before the urinal on the same cubicle and released what I felt for the last 30 minutes of bus ride from our accommodation to the place.

While on the process, I glanced at my back to check if there is somebody waiting for his turn. I was shocked to find out that the guy before me was jerking off while watching his reflection from the mirror. OMG! He has (among Filipinos) the biggest cock I ever saw here in Dubai . We were only two on the place that’s why he’s determined to do his acts freely. I buttoned my pants and wash my hands at the sink while he moved at the side and moaning. I stare at him; he pulled his shorts down on his knees. His buns seem so soft and were flawless and have small hair in between. What was the main attraction was his hard on dick. He went inside to an empty cubicle while asking me to go with him. I paused.

Suddenly 2 men entered: one Indian and a gay Filipino guy looking for his chance. Mr. Hard On closed the cubicle while I moved out from the toilet to avoid inconvenience. I waited for a while outside and saw the 2 men went out. Unluckily, the gay guy saw me waiting. I went back inside the toilet to continue our unfinished business with Mr. Hard On. I pushed slightly the cubicle where he entered and I saw his dick in full strength.

The main door of the toilet opened and a man entered. Fuck! That Pinoy Gay Guy went back. I walked out and went straight to the barber shop nearby.

The incident was still on my mind now and wanting to go home to the Philippines ASAP. If I were in the Philippines, I will not let unfinished business to happen. I will grab every single opportunity that will come and will so to it that repeat business will happen between me and my clients, hehehe….!

Hahahyyyy…!!!

Bangkok (very sad) Love Story..

I watched this film yesterday over youtube, my only way of wacthing gay related films here in Dubai. The movie was very good and will let you cry.

I read good comments of the film from bloggers of gay community in the Philippines that made me interested of this film. When i found it 2 days ago, i immediately downloaded it. At first, i thought that it is just a waste of time because i have to read quickly just to follow each line. But on the later part, i found myself letting to pause or replay every important scene. I think it reached to 15 times.

Anyway, I will watch this film again next time. It just so good that 2nd time will be sweeter...

Internet, here I am!!!

After weeks of waiting and shouting of some agents from Etisalat (Dubai’s service provider); at last my internet came. The technical crew just took them less than 15 minutes to install last October 10, 20008. Wow! The breakthrough of mankind is on my hand right in my very own room. But before I enjoy, let me give you these things to be considered:

1. It will be Dhs. 190 (Php 2,000) per month. I have to cut off some of my expenses to give way of this new obligation.
2. My center of information. All information can now be reached in one click
3. The cheapest way of communication to my family in the Philippines.
4. My most loyal buddy, at least internet or my pc will not back fight if they don’t like what I did.
5. Health hazardous. This will give me less time to sleep because I’m addicted to it.
6. My entertainment. All shows that I miss can be viewed over the internet.
7. My friend, my news anchor, my councillor, my teacher…
8. etc., etc., etc….

hmmmpp…. It’s time to sleep now. I’ve been hitting the keys for 4 straight hours now (addict). Bye!

Sheikh Rashid Al Maktoum - 5th Most Richest

When the Forbes had announced the richest man in the world, the first person that crossed my mind is what place will be Sheik Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, will be. I can’t imagine how much worth his asset because he owns almost all of Dubai. From leading airline to leading hotels up to the biggest island and tallest building in the world, he is the man behind. As I looked over on the list, I was shocked that he was not on the list and was satisfied thinking that he did not declared his asset for security reasons.

Forbes declared Warren Buffett of USA was the richest man in the world with the net worth of $62 billion followed by Carlos Slim Helu & Family of Mexico and third was, William Gates III of USA.

But 3 days ago, my doubt on the richest man was answered by yahoo search engine. Almost every hour they posted a very interesting story that will catch your attention every time you will open their site. Sheik Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai was not on the list of the richest man in the world because he is a member of the royal family. I was amazed to find out that the richest man in the world (ordinary or member of the royal blood) is not from oil producing or super power country, he is from Thailand. Yes! From my neighbour country, Thailand. The following are the richest among the royal blood.

Name	Country	Net Worth in US $
King Bhumibol	Thailand	131 Billion
Sheik Khalifa Al Nayan	UAE	23 Billion
King Abdullah bin Abdul	Saudi Arabia	21 Billion
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah	Brunei	20 Billion
Sheik Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum	UAE	18 Billion

For the complete list, of course you can find it in the internet.

And the Winner is...

7:10am of August 16, 2008 at Staff Cafeteria while eating my breakfast. I was into tears watching the Beijing Olympic Games when Brazilian swimmer Cesar Cielo Filho won the Men's 50m Freestyle final finishing in an Olympic record time of 21.30. He bursted into tears like a candidate winning a crown of Miss Universe Pageant, hehehe… I cannot help to ask myself if he is a gay (I hope, he is).

World's Greatest

Beijing Olympic Games 2008, this might be the biggest and the mightiest Olympic Games that this world could offer to the universe. Records broke that were set when I was not born yet... who will do the next? Only time can tell. Maybe, this will happen again on 080808 (August 8, 2108) or on the next 100 years. I am so happy that this game happens when I am 28 when everything is very clear to my mind, as I monitored closely the Olympic even I am here in Dubai. The following are just 2 of my superheroes.

Michael Phelps of USA, the greatest Olympian of all time. Winning 8 gold medal in one Olympic Games.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica, the fastest man on earth. He won the 100m gold medal in Beijing Olympic Games in a world record time of 9.69 seconds.

The next Olympic games will be in London in 2012. Can the British stage the game as great as the Chinese did? Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata...

New Uniform

Excited of the new uniform, I decided to bring my camera to have some snap shots on our first day. When I came to the hotel I found out that I am not only one who brought camera but three of my colleagues as well, hehehehe!. Our first uniform was beige polo shirt and brown pants with gold and blue accent (Arabian theme) at the center of the shirt. The second one was all black with gold accent on the center (vertical) of the shirt.

Me, Jonathan, Bobby, Bregis and Arthur

Though I like the first uniform, the new one gave me a refreshing feeling after working on this hotel for almost 4 years now (Ready to work like a beginner). It gives me a sense of fulfilment and responsibilities to show more of my capabilities not only for our guests but to my colleagues as well. This is also the time to assess myself on what I did to the company and what does the company did for me over the years.

This picture was taken 6 months ago and we are wearing our old uniform. Geoffrey our Supervisor who is Kenya, Me, Mustafa - Egyptian and Arthur from Pampanga, Philippines.

Yahoo!

Yahoo!

inuman session 1

inuman ang isa sa mga libangan ng mga pilipino dito sa dubai. kahit night shift, nakukuha pa rin naming uminom right after our duty kahit mataas ang araw. Though hindi naman araw-araw, but it is (at least) once a week.

i am not a drinker although i did, occasionally. At first di ko sila matanggihan but lately, di na nila ako mapilit especially nung nagka-internet ako. i prefer to be alone most of the time with my computer than hanging around with colleagues and friends sa inuman session. Masakit kasi sa ulo at sa bulsa. At hindi lang yan, I observed na nagiging dual yung personality ko kapag nalalasing, hehehehe..

But in contrary, masaya din ang inuman session. Mapapatawa ka at lumalakas ang pakikisama mo sa iba. It can boost your self-esteem as well. You can also learn things na sa tagayan mo lang nalalaman.

But always remember to drink moderately. Lahat ng sobra ay masama.

PDA: 4th Gala Night

We are subscriber of GMA Pinoy TV here in Dubai for 3 years now. But still, I am looking forward (everyday) of what’s the latest program that the rival network, ABS CBN is offering. Thanks, there is Pinoy Channel TV wherein I can catch almost all the programs that I missed.

Yesterday, I watched the Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA) 4th Gala Night. A reality based TV program honing the talents of individuals especially on singing. I was surprised of the talents of these contestants that surely follow the footsteps of the 1st Pinoy Dream Academy grand winner Yeng Constantino who is doing very well in the showbiz industry.

The format of yesterday’s gala night was a duet. Meaning they will be competing as a duo and will be judge accordingly. No question that apple and ian was the weakest contender of the night. It was very obvious that they were very nervous, out tuned, and has a very less connection to each other and to the audience while performing.

On the other hand, the performance of the other contestants was simply amazing. Even the jurors Gerard Salonga, Loue Ocampo and Jaimie Rivera gave their approval on very high notes. These judges are the best that the Philippine music industry can offer. I was like watching high school musical from the performance of Christain and May; and watching lovers singing from the performance of Sen and Joy. And it’s like watching a concert when I saw the duets of Bugoy.

Congratulations to all the staff and crew of Pinoy Dream Academy most especially to Toni Gonzaga and Billy Crawford. They are very spontaneous and very effective hosts. The show is very wonderful and entertaining!