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• Back from Manila

  Posted at 6:03 am by witsandnuts, on August 27, 2012

  

  I am back in Abu Dhabi from another whirlwind trip in the Philippines. All in all it has been a productive trip since I was able to accomplish the major to dos. Without mention of the serious stuff, we bagged in a handful of experiences:

  *Tried the three ziplines in Dahilayan Park in Bukidnon, including the 840 meters ‘superman’ style ziplining. I almost chickened out but I am glad I did it. Even the youngest (little J) and oldest (my parents) tried it with smiles.
  *The sweet 16 (a pineapple breed) satisfaction from a harvest in Del Monte’s plantation.
  *The serenity, sunrise, sands and volcanoes of Camiguin.
  *White water rafting in Cagayan de Oro.
  *Back to the rained Southern Luzon from the sunny South of the Philippines, we had to ride a banca to get to a particular bank’s branch for a certain transaction. It was a joyful experience especially to a rain and flood-deprived person like me since I am based in the UAE.
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• Color Me Red

  Posted at 4:25 am by witsandnuts, on March 21, 2010

  

  I got this pretty tag from Heart of Rachel which is open to everyone. I am not much a red person, so I thought it would be challenging to find at least seven red things in the house. I got these (clockwise):

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• How many petals do you see?

  Posted at 4:38 am by witsandnuts, on January 26, 2010

  

  I picked this flower from the different sets of fresh blooms displayed in the office each week. Instant flashbacks:

  • My Japanese hair.
  • Before attempting to count the petals, I had to refresh my memory about the parts of the flower. I was not so sure if the pretty little pieces at the middle are still petals or are the pistil’s stigma.
  • On a lighter note, it reminded me of the little girls who play with each petal with “he loves me, he loves me not…”  Anyway, I haven’t tried it. Though I wish I did. Had I tried, maybe I selected a flower with the fewest petal (which one?) or the one like in the photo, depending on my appetite of prolonging the agony (read: knowing the results). We know that there’s no truth in it. But it’s funny how at some point one’s innocence is entrusted to the petals for decision making.

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• About witsandnuts

  Marhaba! That's "hello" in Arabic. I am an expatriate based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). I started writing about my adventures and misadventures few months before arriving here at winter of 2008. I have 2 cats and a dog who live harmoniously together. I am also surrounded by kindhearted, crazy, funny and indescribable humans! I was a dormant blogger for almost 3 years because of countless reasonable justifications like watching football, postgraduate studies, sleeping, traveling, caring for the world, and more! :) I am just so happy that I am back! It is never too late to catch up with the people and things we really care about. Feel free to look around.

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  Exactly a month ago, as we were sitting on this bench. 🕰 . . J: Mama, is there any shop you want to check or would you like to buy something from here? . . Me: No. I don’t feel the need to buy anything. I am quite happy about what I have... . . J: Is there anything specific you want to do while we are here? . . Me: Hhhm... I just want to sit and enjoy the moment. . . J: Wow. . . Me: Wait, I just want to take *this photo*, so I’ll have comparative photos in the same spot, of the times we visited Covent Garden together. #Jsjourney #conversationswithJ #lateupload

  The day we said “see you again”, “don’t cry too much”, and many other things, culminated with the warmest embrace of the century. #Jsjourney #blessed #graceatwork

  J: Mama, it’s amazing! Well, this and that (blah, blah)... What kind of magic did you do? Me: I prayed. I ALWAYS pray for you. Remember the book, ‘The Power of A Praying Parent’? #Jsjourney #thedaybeforemyreturnflight #blessed #grateful #graceatwork

  She’s a wild grass, she’ll survive anywhere. Very proud, I am. #Jsjourney #blessed #graceatwork

  “I’m making tea for us.” ☕️ . . . “By the way, I got something from the Piazza. It’s the closest thing to kebab. I know you miss Arabic food.” #Jsjourney #FirstteaatJsdorm

  The dreadful email reminder about my return flight came. Hence, savoring every bit, including the crazy weather and unlimited bus rides. #Jsjourney

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