I found this sign at the underground tour gift shop in Seattle downtown, loose women and pickpockets??? what can you say?
Beautiful crapper flush toilet imported from England, check out the sign of the cup, “Crap Happens”
Of course if your up high in the Alps, would there be a traffic???
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One lazy Friday at Jeddah Corniche, red sea in the background
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Escape aboard Argosy cruise along Sparkling Emerald City Skyline (2 hrs. live narrated Lock Cruise, wonderful!
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Two weeks late but worth to share the Colors at CHIHULY: Garden and glass – Seattle, WA.
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I have known you since my childhood days. This is the perfect timing to let you know how I admire you.
Remember the good old days? … I used to go to your house.. for a short holiday and even stayed with you for a semester.
I used to see your dresses all marked with the days of the week, so as not to wear the same clothes on the same class your teaching in college. With matching bags and shoes. You are so beautiful, with or without make up.When I was growing up, my pimples were also in a hurry to fill up my face, while your face is so clear, devoid of any irregularities. I am so jealous and wish I had your skin too!
You move so fast, four children, three stories house to manage, teaching jobs and yet you manage to have a small business every Wednesday in Baclaran. Huh! How do you do all that?… Multi tasking is the name!
I remember, I went twice with you in Baclaran. Taking all sacs of different kinds of bras (yes different sizes,different styles) putting it all in one Jeep (Philippine made vehicle), we left your house around 2:30 in the morning and came back late in the evening. And yet, I didn’t see any trace of tiredness in your face, still full of energy and I can’t help but to admire your diligence.
I have seen your ups and down, I’m too young to comprehend but I felt your strength, you smile even in times of sadness, your determination surpasses all the mishap and yet you remained humble.
Many years have passed and I saw you again with a dreadful news that you got Cancer and yet, I saw the same woman, full of courage, wit, grace and humility.
Ate Mila, I am your secret admirer! I am grateful to have met you, beside my mom, you are the only woman who was close to me when I was growing up , I got no big sister to look up to but you were there. Thank you!
Happy Mother’s day!
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Hi mom! I have written a lot about you… today it would be different, I would like to share to you what my first son had written about me. Yes about his mom! (that’s me, with a capital M and a broad smile). For without you, I would not be receiving this kind words from him. You have made me what I am today. Thank you so much!
“After 7 years in college. After countless mistakes. Learning the hard way. After all that, all you had to say was “the past is gone and done with. You learned from it and it made you stronger. Now, go and chase your dreams”. Okay, maybe those weren’t your words but I think I got the gist of it. This was the day you took me to Hawaii. You helped me cross off the first of many places I want to go to before I die. And the same way you introduced me to drawing when I was a kid, this was also the same day you bought me my first camera. Thank you mom, for letting me learn the hard way and sticking with me through those days. Thank you for pushing me to keep chasing my dreams. I love you so much.”
Isn’t it wonderful mom? I owe you a lot of things, a lot of wisdom, a lot of beauty (in and out) but most of all, I owe you an infinite love that only mothers can give and this is pay back time… HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!
“A Mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary “- Dorothy Canfield Fisher
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A natural pattern of Tulips at Skagit Valley in Mt. Vernon, so Wonderful!
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Six years in Gold Gym (Jeddah branch) ohhhh don’t get me that look, yes, I haven’t got any muscles yet but at least I maintained my body built, not too fat and not too skinny. I would say, at age 53, I’m still on a medium scale and in excellent health. My usual workout routine was to go to gym three times a week , the place is about 30 minutes car ride from my clinic.
When my son went to college, I decided to transferred to another gym (E-spa) five minutes walk from our clinic, so i have the chance to go everyday, and this is where i met Reem ,as everyone fondly called her, my lady fitness instructor. Her real name is : MAURICIA T. GARCIA.46 yrs of age from Alcala, Pangasinan, Philippines.
She recently came back from holiday when i did the interview and photo shoots. As anyone (including me, with my two hands up!) an additional fats goes with the holiday 🙂
Tell us about your life in Saudi Arabia, how it differs back home?
The first time I came to KSA, I was so surprised about the way of life here until such time that I adjusted myself to it. There’s a communication barrier because of Language differences.
How did you manage the differences?
I enrolled in the Islamic center just to learn how to speak, write and read Arabic. And with the help of Dictionary , I slowly learned it and helps me a lot in my work especially in swimming lesson.
How many years you been working in the gym?
I started working way back 1996, quite a long years!
Do you think you were fully prepared when you started?
Though, I have a bachelor degree in Education (BSE) and a certified teacher, nothing really prepares you when you are in a foreign country. My first employer was not really good and it hurt me badly but I took it as a challenge to learn and know them better.
With your 17 years experience, any advice for the future expats before they embark on their new life in Saudi Arabia?
First,you need to know the lifestyle, culture and traditions, secondly you should know your rights and privileges as an expat and thirdly, to be ready at all times if ever problems occur. You must have all the important documents and know where and to whom to run in case of emergency.
How about when in it comes to health fitness? any tips?
Balance is the key! well-balanced diet and balance exercise is a must. So as not to injure yourself, you should know what exercises your body needs. I gave classes according to what level my students are.
Yes ladies! I agree with Reem, I have tried to get rid of the two kilos I gained from holiday to no avail. But let me tell you at age 53, i think I’m pretty much toned and firmed. Thank you for the daily dose of exercise routine she is giving me and diet???? Full diet of course, a lot of vegetables and fruits, no red meat (only on cheat day) and plenty of water.
So there you go, I am looking forward to video some of our work outs so we can share it to you also.!
E-spa is located along Thalia Rd. It has Gym, cafeteria,salon,and spa, all in one stop for you beautiful ladies!
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The most unforgettable experience of my USA trip (2013) – having seen the magnificent acres of Tulip 60 miles north of Seattle, WA in Mt. Vernon. RoozenGaarde, one of the world’s largest growers of Tulips. I took hundreds of pictures and love to share some of them.I can’t help but take the pictures of these children with their happy faces, loving the joy of colorful scenery..Thank you so much.
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I know this is not new to all travelers out there, but admit it ladies, it is always a hassle where to put little things like jewelries either its real or fancy, make up brushes, etc.
The following are some organizer I used when travelling:
Tip# 1 Real jewelries, a little bag that can be folded and put in your hand carry bag.
Tip# 2 Fancies jewelry, i usually put it in my checked in bag
Tip# 3 charger, adapters any electronic gadget
Tip# 4 Make up brushes
Tip# 5 nail clippers
Tip# 6 Roll and pack, this is a trick i learned from youngest son, Kevin.
Cheers!!
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