Writing has always been an outlet for me. At a very young age, my mother instilled in me and my siblings the love for books and soon, I was immersed in a wonderful world of stories, lyrical proses and spell-binding poetry. A little after, I wasn't contented in just reading and accepting stories that are not my own, I wanted to try my own play of words in a paper. I would often carry with me a long yellow pad with unfinished stories scribbled using my stubby pencil. I feel … [Read more...]
EXPAT DIARIES: DEEPA – FILIPINA BLOGGER IN AMSTERDAM
(Wikipedia) ‘An Expatriate (often shortened to Expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their citizenship. The word comes from the Latin terms ex (“out of”) and patria (“country, fatherland”). This blog aims to discover people who are adventurers like me, venturing out in a new place to call home and creating memories. I have previously lived with my parents and siblings in the Saudi Arabia when I was in high school. I have enjoyed and cherished my … [Read more...]
THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK
This week was filled with wonderful blessings and deep realisations. This week, I was invited to attended a fun blogger event at Wihardja Furniture Showroom. I was happy I was able to bring along my hubby. We enjoyed a sumptuous Indonesian buffet and we get to shop around the showroom. We went home with several stuff for our place. This week, I also featured expat Elena, a beautiful photographer who founded Pixelena Studio in my blog for the Expat Diaries. Read her story here. Check … [Read more...]
THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK
This week I am still on my vacation leave. More time for relaxing and lazing around at home. The week started out great with me getting invited to a food tasting at the new and chic District 10 Bar & Restaurant at Suntec City. I was very happy that I can bring along a plus one so I brought my hubby with me. I love when I can bring him along in my blogger events. We enjoyed ourselves at the food tasting. It's like wonderful date night for us. We have tasted one of the best steak we have … [Read more...]
THINGS THAT INSPIRED ME THIS WEEK
This week was pretty much a mellow week. I was aiming for an anti-rush & easy week. Time to kick off my shoes after work and relax at home with my hubby and Naj, attend mass on Wednesday and enjoy some rerun tv shows. I also felt my baby kicked really hard this week while I was working. I am currently on my 4th month of pregnancy and yes, my tummy is getting bigger & my clothes selection are getting lesser in my closet. I found this article in Huffington Post that inspired me. I have … [Read more...]
EXPAT DIARIES: REBECCA – A SINGAPOREAN IN SWEDEN
“(Wikipedia) ‘An Expatriate (often shortened to Expat) is a person temporarily or permanently residing in a country other than that of their citizenship. The word comes from the Latin terms ex (“out of”) and patria (“country, fatherland”). This blog aims to discover people who are adventurers like me, venturing out in a new place to call home and creating memories. I have previously lived with my parents and siblings in the Saudi Arabia when I was in high school. I have enjoyed and cherished my … [Read more...]