Golf days Thursdays

Yep im that lazy to retype those again.hahah cut..copy.. Paste hahaha

The one who introduced me in Playing golf. Hahaha thank u Achi 😘😘😘

Green ⛳️⛳️⛳️

#TheSW30 Day12: your proudest accomplishment

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Day12: your proudest accomplishment

My proudest accomplishment.. Hmmm. I can think of some.. But one would be finishing college.. Getting a degree and passing the board exam and being a licensed Nurse. 

Though i may not have fully practiced my profession to it's fullest extent.. I am quite proud that i was able to finish and fulfill my parents dream of giving their child a good education. Studying aint easy and finishing it is a different story. Getting a job and helping your family is a different thing as well. We just have to take things one step at a time.

#TheSW30 Day 11: My most embarassing/funniest date EVER!

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Day 11: My most embarassing/funniest date EVER! 

We had the date in an amusement park in the city. After a couple of rides, we just roamed around and talked some more. He started to hold my hand, butterflies in my stomach set in. The night was starting to become magical.

Alas! We passed by the dreaded Attraction. The one ive sworn myself that i wont go back again. He asked me if i wanna go in and try the Haunted House. Cold air suddenly whispered in my ears. Part of me wanted to say "Hell No!".. But then after a nano second of thinking, i gave in. I mustered all my strength. He knows how afraid i was. He felt it. He held my hand tighter as we entered the  creepy Haunted house.

Yep, im a coward. I hate being surprised by scary looking  masks. I hate those fake ghosts,coffins and bats that came with the eeky ambiance of the haunted house. I hate those people who chase u for 3 second just so u can scream your heart and lungs out of fright. 

So we managed to finish the whole course of the haunted house. My 7minute walk of dreaded scary feeling. All the while he was holding my hand. But he let go while we were about to exit the door. Then the unexpected happened. 

Coming from all the screaming and of course,my adrenaline was still high.. He took the chance. He surprised me. I screamed. The loudest that i did compared to those i did when we were inside. And the most embarassing part was i fell on my butt coz i was too surprised. I tripped on the linen that was covering the floor. I covered my face out of fright and humiliation. I cant imagine that the night would end like that.

But then he helped me up, hugged me and said sorry. Yes, he was laughing. He made up for the prank he did by having a late night hang out at McDonalds over a cip of sundae and a tray full of french fries.

Circa 2009

#TheSW30 Day10: Google the meaning of your name

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Day 10:Google the meaning of your name

So first and foremost. My real name is ZALEHA. My dad got it for me and it's of Arabic in Origin. The real spelling though is SALEHA. But my dad changed it a bit so he used the letter Z and not S.

So according to google.. Here's what my name means.

So there it goes.. If we sum it up.. I'm one INDEPENDENT, AMBITIOUS, LEADER- wanna be chic.

I believe that it is really apt for me coz those qualities really portray who i am. I am independent and a type of person who strives to fulfill my dreams and wants in life. Most of the time i wanna be in charge of something, but i dont have problems being a follower as well. I am loyal and i am who i am. 

I just didnt know that my name has a very good business background attached to it. Hmmm might as well venture in one in the not so distant future. :)

#TheSW30 Day 9: My favorite “weird/funny single behavior”

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 Day 9: My favorite “weird/funny single behavior”

Like the author.. Hahaha ive missed a couple of blogs in the past 2 days,but not because of moving, but because of some chill out sessions with friends and a tad of laziness that kicked in. I tend to neglect my mobile phone  in several instances, like for example, when i am so engorged in catching up in my favorite TV series. But important messages and calls are answered though, so dont fret. Haha

#TheSW30 Day08: Five things that are most important to you in a future mate

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Day 08: Five things that are most important to you in a future mate

#TheSW30 Day 07: Where You Are in Your Life vs. Where You Thought You Would Be

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 Day 07: Where You Are in Your Life vs. Where You Thought You Would Be

I'm nearing the point in my life in which they call the "quarter life crisis" sets in. Nearing the age of 25, I recall that I once envisioned my self to be still studying by this time and nearing the completion and fulfilling of my dream to become a doctor of medicine. But life has an amazing way of surprising us by letting things happen especially those which were unplanned. Here I am, 25 years old, working overseas, way different than what i envisioned it to be, but pretty blessed that I am able to help my family, getting by and growing in my faith to our Lord Almighty and single.

#TheSW30 Day 06: "Every woman has the exact love life she wants."

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Day 06: "Every woman has the exact love life she wants."

Here's the REAL DEAL. You cant have the exact love life that you wanted. One way or another, i believe, that a bit of a detail in the fairy tale love story that u wanted might go a little way off the plan. It may be a big or a small detail, but nevertheless, it still isnt exactly the love life you wanted.

#TheSW30 Day 05: The biggest misconception you think people have aboutsingle life

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Day 05: The biggest misconception you think people have about single life

I came across a word.. A long long time ago and since then i believe it is a powerful word.

SINGLE-BLESSEDNESS.

I cant recall when and where i came across this word but from that day onwards.. I have always held on to that word whenever one asks me about my singlehood.

#TheSW30 DAY 04: Your biggest fear as a SINGLE person

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DAY 04: Your biggest fear as a SINGLE person

So here I am on my 4th day for the SW 30 day blogging challenge and somehow.. I think i find this one hard.

I dunno why but when i read the word FEAR in the statement.. I dunno how to react or what to say.

Prolly coz the word FEAR is a frightful word itself. I dunno if i make sense though. But if u understand me, well then, thank u.

The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge! Day 1, 2, and 3 COMBO

So Joan. a dear friend of mine is currently reading this book. And she stumbled upon this 30 day blogging challenge. You are to answer 30 questions which is related about singlehood, love and other stuff that comes in between. Im now partaking in the challenge.. sounds fun.. so if you are interested.. here's the link 

The Single Woman’s 30-Day Blogging Challenge!

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! :) 

I'm a bit delayed though.. so here's day1,2 and 3 in one entry. hehehe

Dubai Memoirs Part 01: Meet up with fellow Red Cross friends and Burj Al Arab

Once again.. my sincerest apologies for the late posts.
I once again failed for keeping my blog up to date.
My parents were here for a one week vacation last August and we got busy transferring our stuff to our new place. Hariraya already passed by and i've got a lot of updates to do. Though I'm not pretty sure if I have subscribers in my blog, I'd still post events in my life worth sharing. So here it goes..

So this one is specifically dedicated to my first few days in Dubai. I met my friends way back during the times when i volunteered for Philippine National Red Cross Bataan Chapter.

this was US circa 2011

Darwin, Glecy, Me, Mhery and Kuya Mark

Bakit nakaka”emo” ang tag-ulan?

Bakit nakaka”emo” ang tag-ulan?

pansin ko lang. pansin ko lang talaga. ang lakas maka”emo” ng ulan.

pag dumadating yung mga panahong ganito, trending sa mga social network sites ang mga emotional at makabagbag damdaming mga status. posts.kanta.lahat na.

madalas pa sa hindi, tungkol sa pag ibig.

kaya nga naitanong ko, anong meron sa ulan?

Of nail polish and subtle moments.

Who knew what those brightly colored liquids contained in that little bottle.of specific smell and with a dainty little brush  can do and bring such delight to a cold and dull evening.

Dubai Memoirs: The Intro

Travelling is one of my life's pleasure. I've always wanted to see the world with my very own eyes. To marvel with our Lord's creation and savor the beauty of Mother nature is one thing I'm eager to do.

My current work enables me to fulfill this. Within my almost one year and a half  of stay with my current work, I was able to visit two countries. Twice in Singapore and my personal favorite, our visit in Dubai.

I don't know if this is just a way of the Lord introducing me to Dubai. Another option for a workplace eh?hahah. But seriously, I love Dubai. The place is indeed a melting pot of culture of different nationalities. I was able to meet friends that i haven't seen for the longest time. And my personal favorite is the beauty of Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab.

I divided the Dubai experience into three.

Part 01: Meet up with fellow Red Cross friends and Burj Al Arab
Part 02: Jimbeam reunion Dubai Edition
Part 03: New faces and Places: Meeting My cousins' cousins.

A Malay Wedding

Weddings are one of the ceremonies in life that i enjoy attending to. It is just full of love and happiness all through out the ceremony. In my lifetime, i had only attended Catholic weddings. It was really a very fortunate experience for me that i was invited to take part in a Malay Muslim wedding. I really have no idea what they do during these occasions, but one thing I've heard is that these ceremonies are really colorful, festive and overflowing with rich culture and tradition.

So beforehand, I obliged my self to do some readings about Malay Weddings. Do's and dont's and an overview of what i was and should be able to capture. oh btw. i was an apprentice for my friend,Josh, who is the photographer assigned to cover the wedding. together with Lawrence (my other friend here in Brunei) we attended the Bersanding (on the Groom's side) that day.

Here are the links of my readings:

http://www.marriagesignature.com/tradition/the-stages-of-a-malay-wedding-ceremony
http://malayweddingservices.com/malay-wedding/
http://www.weddingguideasia.com/wed/malay-wedding-traditions/

Here are some of the pictures that i took that day. Indulge!

The Much Awaited Come back.

Oh my. It's the 3rd of August and it's only now that I was able to update my blog. I really don't have much of followers but I think I'm failing myself coz i haven't been in touch with my inner pseudo-blogger within. To myself: Forgive me. I'll make it up to you. Here it goes..

My last post was March 2013. Took me 5 months to beat laziness eh? ahahaha.. 

Press Playback. Let's have a recap of what transpired..

When two hearts made a wish.

I was browsing Instagram, when i saw this picture posted by my dear friend Sarah (@dessertsb4dinner). It reminded me of the movie and how i knew about the story of balloons and making wishes. This inspired me to make a very short story about it.

Innocence.

I just want to share this photo that i randomly took while i was riding the car on our way home.

I love the look of innocence on the child's face as he stares at the woman who randomly shoot him.

Hello there little boy! CLICK :) <3

What we did after we Hike

Persistence.

Today I saw this plant growing in the crack of the wall of our balcony. It reminded me of how we should be dealing with life.

That no matter how hard and cracked life may be. we should be persistent. In all circumstances we persist to grow and be alive. come what may. we have our greatest back up. Our dear Lord Almighty. 

February related yearnings

I miss you
I miss the little details of your face
The way i look at it every morning when i wake up beside you
I miss your nose. That tip of your nose that i play with when i tease u just to wake u up.
I miss your hugs. The kind of hug that says u still dont want to wake up that's why u wanna cuddle with me and stop me coz im teasing u
I miss those hugs that come from behind.unexpected. Unforgettable
I miss the way u draw circles in my palm when u'r playing with my hands. I miss how u hold my hand when we're walking on that yellow road. Oh how i wish we would never reach the place where my ride is.
I miss how you plant kisses on my forehead and on my lips. So sweet. So pure.
I miss how u smirk whenever i tell a joke that is not funny enough for u. At least u tried to smile for me.
I miss ur little efforts to show how much i mean to u.

Imissyou.imissyou sooo bad. But i know that it's only this season's yearning. Just this moment. It'll pass.

The "Resurrection" post :)

Im so sorry that it took me forever to post again something new in my not so famous blog. Well for me its my precious so i better keep it updated. Hahaha

Oh yes it's 2014 already. And 2013 ended on a pretty way.hahaha

Spent Christmas and the early 7 days of 2014 in singapore together with my boss. It was a first time for me to spend it there. Confined in the walls of the hotel. AwAy from home again just like last year. On a different country this time.
It was a fun and highly weight gaining experience. Was foolish enough to indulge in every food i was served with. Bad!

So come january i decided to start my diet program with the hope of reaching my target weight come december 2014. I just hope that i wont fail myself and i will stick to my plan. Be fit and eat healthy for a sexier and happier me. Naks!