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The Joys and Pains of Working Abroad

lestat — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:29:00 +0000

While checking online update about OFWs, I stumbled a lovely and touching article below written by Bethsaida. A typical setting where the head of the family chose to work away from his love ones for the better future of family. The joys and pains of working abroad. It was a rainy Thursday afternoon. My husband [...]

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Babalik Ka Rin Video & Lyrics

lestat — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:42:00 +0000

Nine months ago I’ve featured here a video Bagong Bayani by Gary Valenciano. As I revisit my old post, I felt a sudden interest in posting another famous song for overseas filipino workers. There is this song that keeps playing in my mind just before I depart Philippines to work here in Kuwait more than [...]

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Goodbye 2007 Welcome 2008!!

lestat — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:07:00 +0000

Of course I don’t want to end this year without greeting all of you my friends and visitors a Happy Happy New Year!!. While we are preparing for a simple celebration for the New Year’s Eve, let me wish you all the best for the 2008. I do hope that all of us will have [...]

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MyFace Sketch

lestat — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:48:00 +0000

I discovered an online tool which can help you sketch your face or someones’ face using a web based flash program. Thanks to Mark for sharing this info. I tried it and after about 15 minutes I arrived in my face sketch as seen below. I look younger here and I have to admit that [...]

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Visa Approval for my sis, Business Loans for my bro

lestat — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:11:00 +0000

Lately, I have had a quick chat with my sis and bro in Philippines. They’ve shared many news to me, most of them good news. My sister shared me great news that she finally got her multiple entry visa approval to UK. She is very happy and excited and I’m happy for her too. Meanwhile, [...]

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Snore-it

lestat — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:24:00 +0000

Three months ago I was privileged to attend a seminar about LEADERSHIP. The leadership class was attended by various people of different nationalities working in different positions. Attendees include engineers, unit head, supervisors and project managers from different department strategically chosen by our human resources department for personality development. In a class like this, different [...]

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Goodbye Summer, Welcome Winter

lestat — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:35:00 +0000

From the heat to as high as 57 deg celcius, now the outside temperature here in Kuwait is getting lower and lower. When you go out, you can see the people on the street wearing leather jacket or sweater to warm their body. Well the cold temperature in Kuwait is nothing compare to the climate [...]

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OFW LIFE and the Google PUBLIC SERVICE ADS

lestat — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:51:00 +0000

Check the google adsense above. This is a live example of a Public Service Ad (PSA) that this site is already serving for three days now. The PSA is a payperclick ad wherein the earning generated will be given to charity www.DirectRelief.org to support health clinics providing critical help to evacuees. For one week the [...]

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A month before Christmas

lestat — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:30:00 +0000

A few more days before Christmas and I know you are all excited for some reasons. Kids for the gifts, teens for the party, 8-5 employee for the Christmas raffles and of course who will forget – BONUS. These are only minor things that make us excited and thrilled whenever the Christmas Time is coming. [...]

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Have you tried wearing a work boot?

lestat — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:17:00 +0000

Have you tried wearing a work boot? Well, I’ve tried using one of this type back in Philippines when I’m still helping my father working in our field. Every day we go out to visit our farm the first thing that I always check is condition of water proof boots, commonly known in our province [...]

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