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- Greetings from the rice fields!
  
  Posted at 11:19 am by witsandnuts, on December 31, 2013
  
  I took this video few days ago when we visited my gradeschool. I remember when I did cut classes (I hardly recall if that was during 1st or 2nd grade) and joined my fellow adventurous yet nice classmates in going to the rice fields near the school. You know what happened next. I got my share of penalty but it makes me happy and proud whenever I remember this one amongst the many unorthodox things I did in life.
  
  Here’s a quick entry for all those who are dear to me (including those who never fail to visit my blog(s) despite the irregularity of my updates). I promised myself that I’d write something worthwhile before the end of 2013. But net connection is quite unstable nowadays probably because of the season. Hence, I thought that I’d post this video which may sum up my state right now = peaceful, grateful, happy, reconnected with everything that one will ever need in life.
  
  I’m more than happy that I’m able to spend the Christmas (and New Year sooooo soon) again in the Philippines after 2 years. I’m wishing everyone a happier and more meaningful new year!
  
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- The red box and my 2013
  
  Posted at 1:07 pm by witsandnuts, on January 1, 2013
  
  Few weeks ago I read about “starting 2013 off with an empty jar and filling it with notes about good things that happen”. But I thought of making use of the gift box I received (let us support re-using and re-cycling whenever we can!) instead of a jar. I know that random note-jotting is not a breaking concept, it is the thought of another medium of counting my blessings, focusing on good things, re-kindling the old school/re-claiming a nice handwriting (ehem) through scribbling on post-its, tissue paper or any paper and dropping it in the box that excites me.
  
  And the quote further says that ” On new year’s eve, empty the ~~jar~~ box and see what awesome stuff happened that year”.
  
  It looks like that I am not the only one who is excited about this idea and/ or the use of red box.
  
  Happy 2013 everyone!
  
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- Countdown to New Year with Coldplay Live in Abu Dhabi
  
  Posted at 7:15 pm by witsandnuts, on January 1, 2012
  
  It is my second time to celebrate new year away from home. The eve and today were spent with dear ones, cooking for them and well, it has been spiced up differently because I had a new year countdown with Coldplay. They have been here in 2009 but I was not able to catch them. I guess this is one of the blessings in disguise (no, I am not sourgraping heehee) of not being granted a leave this time due to work commitments.
  
  Unlike the Formula 1 after-race concerts which were consistently staged at Yas Arena, last night’s concert was held at the Corniche Breakwater. I think it is due to the event being highlighted, the Volvo Ocean Race, which is happening in Abu Dhabi Corniche. While I am more at home in Yas Arena, the presence of the group in any venue may probably outweigh other preferences and considerations. It was reported that this British band was paid US$ 1.5 million for this performance and was a personal choice of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
  
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  Posted in Music, UAE | 0 Comments | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Coldplay, Concerts, New Year, Panasonic DMC-LX5
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  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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  I was about to board the plane when @etihadairways gave me a little surprise. “We are moving you to business class. Have a safe flight and enjoy!” That was just in time. I only had 2 to 3 hours of sleep recently to tie loose ends at work, last minute apartment maintenance, furr-mily, etc. — some of the adulting one has to do when going for a short break. So, I slept like a baby for the first 6 hours, especially after the welcome champagne and more. On the other hand, great article on New York Times today, @syjuco. I have your Illustrado book. I had no idea that a fellow Filipino teaches at @nyuabudhabi. 👏🏻 Thank you again, @etihadairways for the free and super last minute upgrade. You’re the best! ✈️ #abudhabi #uae #etihadairways #etihad #bestthingsinlifearefree @nytimes @nytimestravel
  
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