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- How I lost 6 kg even if I am ‘lazy’
  
  Posted at 5:00 pm by witsandnuts, on November 29, 2016
  
  I never saw myself writing about fitness. Never. I was never a fitness enthusiast. However, I realized that I have a story to tell. Somehow. Particularly to those who are like me who relatively live a sedentary lifestyle due to the nature of job and personal interests.
  
  [Meet Winello, more than 5 years old. He was first introduced on this blog in 2011. Perdita is my other cat, who is more fit.]
  
  I live a sedentary lifestyle just like my cats.
  
  I have gained at least 15 kg since I moved to Abu Dhabi in early 2008. Of course, the ballooning did not happen overnight. Initially, the situation was sort of ‘cute’ — just like regaining baby fats, bad angle resulting to double chin, etc. At some point I (unfairly) viewed it as a norm since most of the expats are gaining weight in the UAE. Continue reading →
  
  Posted in UAE, Uncategorized | 6 Comments | Tagged Abu Dhabi, Clover, Fitness, Fitness Journey, Winello
- Crickets and cats
  
  Posted at 4:25 pm by witsandnuts, on May 27, 2014
  
  Winello and Perdita are naturally calm, playful, crazy, curious — with no specific order in a given day. We discovered another means though on how to get their full attention at once. Well, aside from the sound of the kibbles (feeding frenzy!)… just let them hear the song “Crickets Sing For Ana Maria”. The Very Best of Astrud Gilberto was on last night and as they heard the crickets in the intro their ears went straight and eyes bewildered like Mr. Bean’s. Continue reading →
  
  Posted in Music, Perdita the cat, Winello the cat | 1 Comment | Tagged Perdita, The Very Best of Astrud Gilberto, Winello
- Guest blogger: Winello
  
  Posted at 6:11 pm by witsandnuts, on July 25, 2011
  
  (Winello the Cat‘s blog)
  
  Hello everyone!
  
  Witsandnuts is still busy, hence, I am guest blogging to fill in her absence. The photo above is a replica of a normal scene at our cheerful home. I love making use of Witsandnuts’ leg as my pillow.
  
  Continue reading →
  
  Posted in Winello the cat | 0 Comments | Tagged Winello
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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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  Have tried riding the LRT & MRT again after several years. 🚊 This coffee shop right after Vito Cruz station/ near DLSU is so pretty and refreshing because it is home to many cheerful and charming students studying there for a few hours during their break or before going home. #coffeeproject #trainride #ceilingdesign #ceilingart
  
  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
  
  I have no idea where’s the charger for my Nokia (that rhymes!)🙈 I guess the 3310 and Motorola (2-liner, blue light) appear quite foreign to the millenials. I’m traveling soon and might wander in the not so mobile phone-friendly areas. So, I’m bringing my ‘super cool’ friends for nearly 2 decades. Say hi if you see someone adoring her trusted Motorola (or 3310 if I do find the charger) tomorrow at the airport. (The iPhone will be at the backstage then.) #vintage #phones #3310 #motorola #cellularphone #happymemories
  
  “If he keeps his feet on the ground and his dreams in the air, then, who knows how far he can go. This could be the next big thing... Kylian Mbappe.” @k.mbappe29 This 19-year old football genius donated his 2018 World Cup earnings, as well as bonuses, to a charity (Premiers de Cordee) because he believes that he should not be paid to play for the national team. He also opted to remain with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) despite courtship from other big groups. #fifayoungplayeraward #humility #loyaltyisroyalty👑 #fifaworldcup
  
  Probably the most active corner at Citywalk Dubai. The scores keep changing. 😂 When we were driving away, we caught some guys changing France’s score to zero that we screamed at them. 🙈 Can’t wait to scream (err, watch) at 7pm (UAE time) for the final match! #football #francevscroatia @fifaworldcup #footballaction
  
  One of my fave ‘heavy duty’ work bags because it can be decently deceiving, is pretty and lightweight. Particularly my kind of bag nowadays where it seems like I’m going to a picnic 😂 I won’t have time for a proper lunch today (most of the time). So, I brought with me 3 bananas, 1 Ding Dong mix, 2 Iced Gem biscuits (bring back gradeschool memories!) and more. Other stuff in this girl scout bag: small bag organizer with the lady’s necessities, make up kit (I usually do my make up in the car during summer months), umbrella (summer, don’t judge), keys/cardholders, 2 phones, airpods, eyeglasses and more.
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