tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:45:46 +0000personalthoughtsteaching experienceslivingchatteachingtravelpersonal updateseducational experiencesfriendship tagreviewphotographyplanning timepesonalupdatestravel plantripboring lifeclassroomearly learner classfamilylaptoptravel experiencesauto loansbasketballbirthdaybusynessclassroom gamescredit cardsecommerce softwareexcitedexcursionsflowersfriendgadgetgames for teaching Englishget paid for bloggingget paid to bloggoalshappinesshome loanshousemateideaslifememorable timemoviesonline shopping search enginepersonal loanspissed offscheduleshopping carttoddlersuniversityChina travelEnglish fun games with adultsFB chatHangmanHangzhouIPod ClassicIPod Classic 80BG whiteIPod Shuffle silverIncredible Stylish New Frames From ZenniInternet TVKansas ChevyKill the TeacherMaintain Credit HistoryN5310Salina Honda DealerSalina Kansas used carsShanghaiShell credit cardUnsecured Personal LoansValentines DayWest LakeZenni Optical $ 8 Rx EyeglassesZenni Optical was on FOX newsadoboadult classadvertise on blogsaeonsanimationannoying housematebad credit loansbanner standsbargainingbaseball and softballbasketball equipmentbasketball sneakersbirthday giftblessingsblogblog advertisingblog for moneyblog hoppingbloggingbluesboring and frustrations as an educatorbuy flowersbuy fruits and meatcallschallengescheap brochure printingchinese new yearclassroom managementcoachcockroach phobiacockroach surprisecoldscolleaguecomplete online shopping guidecookingcredit cards for bad creditcredit loanscricketcrown moldingdaily lifedaydesk lampsdiscount printing companydomaineavesdropping sessioneducational measurementenjoyable games for toddlersfeedbackfilmfloor lampsfootballfresh flowersfriendship bondingsfunfun stuffsgadgetsgamesgeneral cleaningget a blogget it ongiftgrading computationgreat dayhaircuthate nosy and know it all kind of peopleheadbandshere for goodhigh school buddyhockeyhorse racing tipsiPhoneiPod NanoiPod TouchiPod accessoriesiPod shuffleiPodsideas and rantsimproper way of eatingintuitionkitchenkitchen cabinetslampa and lamp shadeslaptop problems fixedlearninglife abroadliterature standslive chatlive videoliving abroadlock laceslong distance communicationlooking forwardmarketmeetingmeeting acquaintancesmisermissing my blogmissing someonemixed emotionsmorningsmortgagesmountain climbingmusic phoneneck of timenew yearno creditnostalgiaofficeonline floristonline floristsonline shopping sitepaintball gunsparent observationparting timepatiencepatio furniturepersonal. weekly countdown for homephone callsplansplay productionpostcard printingpunrealizationsred rosesrelationshipssad news in Middle Eastsecond home in MEsend rosesshoe sizeshopingshopping cart softwaresistersizing up personalitysporting good storespring festivalstudentstupiditysuggestionssummertable lampsteaching strategyteam sportstorchierestrade show displaytrade show flooringtrip to Beijinguplifting messagevacation and workvdayswacky morningwants and wisheswaxberrywaxberry pickingweb hostweb hostingwelcome partyworking while having funGo with me everyday!http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (mafe)Blogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-3959391493653806324Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:00:00 +00002011-03-02T10:00:43.739-08:00ideas and rantssad news in Middle EastAs an OFW here in the Middle East, I'm sad to hear every time I listen to BBC's news. I always hope every day is gonna be good for all the people in the Middle East so all of the foreigners and expats especially Filipinos working here would no longer have fearful nights and worried hearts to spend for as the days pass by. Listening to the news these days is my only chance to keep myself updated. http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2011/03/cant-help-but-feel-sad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-5409246226722606107Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:46:00 +00002011-02-18T07:46:37.320-08:00hate nosy and know it all kind of peoplepersonal updatesI just hate it when he'd pick on some points not knowing his own weaknesses and other damned businesses. I'm good and I don't pick on anybody's business and I mind my OWN! Sorry guys this blog seems to be for my rants here and there. It's just that I am even freer here than any other place. I just hate people who act like a perfect guy not knowing his own faults and mishaps in life. Why not look http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2011/02/and-what-does-he-care-damn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-2317408348036673830Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:23:00 +00002011-02-18T07:39:54.229-08:00annoying housemateimproper way of eatingDo you like to hear someone eating like a pig? Well, as for me I hate the sound of it. Since I came here I never heard this guy eat silently. He always gulps each meal voraciously and he makes sounds like a pig eating its meal hungrily. I just hate the sound of it! I don't know when would I have the patience to hold myself. I wanna tell him that he should slow down and eat properly as what they http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2011/02/doesnt-know-how-to-eat-properly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-1769826172007505773Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:03:00 +00002011-02-13T13:03:56.471-08:00happinesslong distance communicationValentines DayTonight's chat with my bf was so memorably funny exchanging some weird thoughts on a Valentines Day memories way back when I was still home in Cebu. We were so preoccupied trying to catch every little thing memory in our mind that we sometimes forget the proper spelling of words. We only chat as if texting! Amazing that was but we really enjoyed our time together tonight on a Valentines Day http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2011/02/just-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-5641635988648118163Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:11:00 +00002011-02-01T10:11:03.109-08:00eavesdropping sessionlife abroadmiserpersonal updatesAs I was eavesdropping minutes ago, I was thinking aloud in my head and said, "What?!" I just cannot get the idea behind freaking over an 800 pesos worth of bill. As an OFW, working abroad is sometimes spending money like water or at worst the other side of this coin. The son of my colleague here is just one miser who doesn't like to shell out any penny he's got for he's into saving his money forhttp://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2011/02/what.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-4971237577898869004Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:48:00 +00002011-01-28T11:49:24.693-08:00personal updatesuplifting messageAfter a very much rewarding day today, I've got a few breathers alone in my room. I took some meditations and contemplated anything about my  life here in the middle east recently. As the days are so fleeting these days, I can really feel the emptiness in me when I'll soon leave the place. I know I'd be missing them terribly especially my students. I need to go though for me to grow and http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2011/01/very-uplifting-message-from-dos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-4273552081754742085Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:42:00 +00002011-01-27T11:42:37.577-08:00personal updatesBefore I doze off tonight I'd just like to share my thoughts which makes my day so great! -- Never react on things if you haven't seen it on an aerial view! :) hahah, I just did...love you guys...gotta doze off for now :) Speak soon, :)http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2011/01/wow-what-night.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-6732913423111222443Sat, 21 Aug 2010 03:18:00 +00002010-08-20T20:18:52.814-07:00get it onAs the days are fleeting these days my excitement also heightens with the idea of coming back and work in Doha. There is nothing so comforting just thinking of staying with the people I consider as my second family in the Middle East. They are the same people who treat me like I am one of their family even if they don't know me so well for we only meet just a few months ago. I hope thishttp://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/08/get-it-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-2237744885500553378Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:32:00 +00002010-08-20T20:36:00.508-07:00friendship bondingsshopingI don't know how to express my joy of seeing one of my close friends back in university when I saw her in one of the big malls around town two days ago. I can see no changes in her except that she's got a one year old baby now for she already got married two years ago. We just enjoyed ourselves shopping and shop hopping for almost three hours of being together. Exchanging laughters and jokes http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/08/so-great-to-see-dear-friend-after-six.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-102526207792718333Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:43:00 +00002010-07-30T18:43:20.129-07:00great daypersonalFillers filler Fillers! :D This aint a filler to fill this month's posts but a declaration of how great is God for giving us here a very good day. Indeed, I wake up with a very nice sunshine. Smiles. I hope it would always be the same every day. There are so many things to do today but I'm dropping by here shortly to tell everyone how great my day is today. Wooohooo! More so, I cannot wait to seehttp://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-great-day-wooohooo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-5088859627772581869Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:32:00 +00002010-07-16T06:32:13.314-07:00coldsIt's been days now with my colds; still, I'm not getting any better. Sighs. I've been doing some researches here on how to alleviate this malady since it's hindering me from my daily tasks. Anyway, I've found some cool and informative sites highly recommended by my friends. I visited them and I discovered that only a complete rest, relaxation, and drinking plenty of liquids can make me even feel http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/07/searching-for-cure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-2973884124502751006Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:54:00 +00002010-07-07T19:54:17.213-07:00blessingsbusynessvacation and workworking while having funIndeed being super busy is indeed very good for me. I have been used to being busy in my work schedule in Doha and now that I'm on my vacation here in my hometown, I'm so blessed to have tutorial sessions with a Korean friend. There is nothing more fulfilling than getting paid while having fun! whew! Smiles. As the good old saying goes, "Strive hard and strike while the iron is hot", which http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/07/being-super-busy-is-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-3393850631381533922Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:46:00 +00002010-07-12T01:59:41.837-07:00nostalgiapersonalsecond home in MEtravelI just transferred to my new flat this afternoon and it was so great to really be with a complete family. Oh how I miss to be just feeling at home. This place is just another comfortable niche I’ve finally found here in Doha. Smiles. After all, I’m looking forward to travel back home again this time from the Middle East of the globe, grins. Well, traveling isn’t new to me and as I’m constantly http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/06/finally-found-place-called-second-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-711436963557303976Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:03:00 +00002010-07-12T02:10:26.125-07:00educational experiencesplay productionUrgh! I’ve just halfway finished my grade computation, sighs. Oh well, I’ve got to doze off for now since I’ve got to go to school early as much as I can for we have to finish our play decorations and we’ve got to do the dress rehearsal too for our invitations to be finalized. We are going to email it ASAP to the parents probably this Sunday. We're just holding on to our hopefully much awaited http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/06/gotta-doze-off-for-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-8215958410186895249Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:11:00 +00002010-06-19T09:12:14.865-07:00cockroach phobiacockroach surprisehousemateliving abroadwacky morningThis morning I woke up a bit late as usual. As I opened my door I saw my housemate’s lovely face and she greeted me a sweet good morning. I smiled too and that somehow eased the tensions I’m feeling after a weird dream. I didn’t know that she’s abhors cockroaches when suddenly she jumped up and down and ran to her room immediately after seeing a tiny cockroach on the floor. I laughed out so loud http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/06/morning-fun-with-my-wacky-housemate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-5293754534431910334Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:26:00 +00002010-06-12T02:26:12.436-07:00blogginghere for goodMy hands are full and I cannot even grasp for even a thing at the moment. What does that mean? Could I be back here for good? or not? Well, I just hope so. Sometimes I don't know what I'm blabbering about like now. It's just that I remembered that I've been missing my favorite virtual haven. Smiles. I hope to update this more often. Hmmp! Here we go again. No promises but just doing it could http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/06/back-here-for-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-1351854958518165035Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:18:00 +00002010-07-12T02:20:49.965-07:00educational measurementgrading computationUp to this time of the night I’m still awake for I need to finish all my computations for me not to fret next week as I’m so sure that everything’s gonna turn out to be tupsy turvy if I won’t prepare this early. Later on I’d be catching my breaths on which to finish first as the closing is fast approaching. Whew! I’m coming home very soon. Smiles. Then, I can meet all my high school buddies and http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/06/grading-mania.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-1998780962269935467Sat, 29 May 2010 03:14:00 +00002010-07-07T20:23:17.369-07:00boring and frustrations as an educatorchallengesThis morning's practice for our upcoming play was so boring it made me so frustrated at the end of the day. I don't know how to motivate them more than enough for them to move and start doing their part. Sighs. This is just a part of my challenges here; oh well, all I can say is just get it on and let each day pass by thinking of my homecoming and two months vacation in my comfort zones. At last!http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/05/super-boring-and-apathetic-aura.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-3642408129012453436Wed, 19 May 2010 03:04:00 +00002010-07-07T20:13:06.025-07:00personal. weekly countdown for homerealizationsI've been so eager these days now that my countdown is almost over! There is nothing more exciting than thinking of going home at last after a very long year of sacrifices and misadventures away from home. Urgh, deep sigh, a small drop, a tingling sensation can be felt deep within my heart. Are these regrets? Obviously not. It's my decision to go out and experience working in another country for http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/05/weekly-countdown-for-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-5879139713054713293Sat, 15 May 2010 09:14:00 +00002010-07-12T02:16:08.220-07:00housemateintuitionmeeting acquaintancessizing up personalityWhen you meet someone new, do you feel something like a connection between her? Whatever the physicality, still we can sense whether that person is good or not. As an expat here in ME, I always meet different types of people and every time I always depend on my feelings or so to say inner instinct or intuition. They say it’s better to trust one’s intuition than asking for an advice. Don’t you http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/05/i-discovered-something-beautiful.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-6773921503464167116Sat, 08 May 2010 13:56:00 +00002010-05-08T06:56:01.034-07:00FB chathigh school buddypersonal updatesReally happy to log online on FB today and got a pop-up chat message from an unexpected buddy from high school. We immediately exchanged updates and I've found out that it's not only me who's still single among others in our batch '99. Whew! I'm so excited to see them all when I get home. I hope our loosely planned reunion for the first time would be realized this year. Apprehensive. :D Well http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/05/nice-chat-with-long-lost-hs-buddy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-535262959017243779Sat, 01 May 2010 08:38:00 +00002010-05-08T01:43:20.769-07:00happinesslaptop problems fixedI’m so ecstatic now that I’ve got the chance to use my lappy love! Just tonight my computer wizard friend fixed my laptop! Even though there are still a lot more to fix with this one, I’m happy still for using the Internet is my primary concern. Anyway, as long as I can write here more often, I’m happier than having nothing to do anything with my sites. Grins. :) I'd surely take extra more http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-lappy-love-is-fixed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-7227552475395976994Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:23:00 +00002010-04-30T12:23:00.360-07:00patiencepersonalUp until now, I haven't got a hold of my dearest laptop. Sad. It's still with my friend and I'm pretty sure he's doing his best to fix it. This is just another challenge for me testing my will-power of waiting for the time to use my own laptop. I'm just so blessed to have kind friends who're always willing to lend me a helping hand. I'm crossing fingers now hoping my lappy would be well very soonhttp://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/04/patience-is-virtue-indeed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-555702524052534156Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:00:00 +00002010-04-30T12:17:16.439-07:00laptopmixed emotionsSince two days ago, I had my lappy broken after I installed a free antivi I downloaded online. Urgh! I just couldn't stand without Internet connection so I asked my friend if one of her connections were a computer wizard. I'm so lucky that she has one and actually right now I have the chance to update this blog o'mine. Smiles. Thank goodness. Smiles. I hope he can fix it soon so I won't have to http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/04/thanks-to-joseph.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033848905160146991.post-7457547310096022739Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:45:00 +00002010-04-30T12:17:36.755-07:00colleaguefriendship tagmissing someoneThis morning I almost went mushy when my colleague and idol of all teachers bid happy goodbyes to us all at school for she's going to deliver her baby sometime next week as her doctor said. I was so sad to know she's finally leaving for I don't have any body to look up to and talk with on break times, urgh! :( I hope to see her next school year for she's just a great teacher and I'm so sure http://mafeforever.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-would-surely-miss-her.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (mafe)0