Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
A Second look at Dubai Metro
When I moved to Dubai for work last year, the first modern city feature I searched for was the train system. Finding none yet and seeing the construction along Sheikh Zayed, I blurted, "What a letdown for a city claiming how rich and modern it was!" No, this wasn't the negativity acquired from hanging around with your off-the-mill Dubai Bashers though. Knowing the Dubai Road and Traffic system from my regular "Russian Roulette" (read: Dubai Taxi) rides and at least 20 driving Sessions, I really had high hopes and waited for the Metro to open to guarantee that I will never need to drive in this place. Lady Luck gave me a good smile, I did not need to drive for the past year.
Fast forward September 2009, finally, the Dubai Metro opens. I was disappointed that they have decided to postpone opening the stations nearest my office and home as it has kept me loyal to Russian Roulette. Still, I was looking forward to trying it out and see if it can be a part of my daily living, as I was an avid commuter of the MRT in Manila.
I ran into several whiners complaining so I've made a little list about it (and my thought bubble each time I heard it):
1. Too slow - "Are you insane? Shouldn't you be amazed they've got it running?!"
2. Too crowded - "So we can now heckle previous surveys coming out that this Metro was a dumb idea and who would use it!"
3. Too smelly - Hahaha, can't help you on that one, but you have a choice to move your butt or just take it.
Overall my ride was quite pleasant and without issues, so let me share my tips to fellow Pinoy who want to enjoy the ride:
1. Peak hours being 6:30-8:30am, 12:30-2pm and 5:30-9pm
2. Take your first Metro ride as a tourist (non-peak hours ideally), with an open mind, flexible timetables and tons of patience.
3. The Gold Class will be in the first coach South (Rashidiya) to North (Nakheel Harbor and Tower)
4. The Women & children class will be on the second coach
5. I timed the ride back from Rashidiya to Nakheel as a little over an hour - which is not bad at all!
6. Hungry? There are convenience stores at the stations but you are prohibited from bringing your food outside the store.
7. Want to smoke? Do it some place else, it is prohibited in the Metro.
8. Off to the airport? They can only accommodate hand luggage, anything more, you'd need Russian Roulette
9. Feeder buses are great too - you should try them out
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
LINGGO NG WIKA RAW!
Sa huling araw at gabi ng aking "Linggo ng Wika" -
Ipagpatawad ang aking matagal na pananahimik. Lamang ay wala lang talaga akong masabi. Ganun pa rin naman ang buhay ko, trabaho, bahay, bulakbol (biyahe, kain, inom, pasyal, sayaw, kanta, daldalan, kape).
Kung magtatanong ka ng buhay pag-ibig, kapatid, panahon na siguro upang matanto mong, kung hindi ako siguradong patungo sa kasalan ang aking kasalukuyang mga kalandian, wala akong maibabahagi sa inyo. Ibalato niyo na lang muna yun sa akin ha. Salamat sa inyong pang unawa at suporta.
Mas lalo lang pumayapa nung dinagdag kong kaibigan sa Facebook ang aking mga katrabahong pangkasalukuyan. Ibig sabihi'y kailangang bantayan ang mga bawat masasabing pangyayari sa buhay at mga larawang nakapaskel. Hehehe.
Pinag-iisipan ko ang magandang paraan upang ipagdiwang ang aking nalalapit na namang kaarawan.
1. Tabas ng tiyan (Liposuction)
2. Biyahe
3. Kung anu-anong bilihin - bestida, bag, sapatos, relo, kuwintas, hikaw, relo, telepono, printer, wireless router, nintendo wii
4. Wala - bawa't araw namang natatanto kong buhay pa pala ako ay isang nakatutuwang regalo - akalain mo nakatatagal pa ako ng ganito 
5. Di ko pa naisip baka may iba pang magandang bilhin/gawin/puntahan
Ikalawang Ramadan. Mas maraming oras na makakapagmuni-muni dahil mas kaunting oras lamang ang trabaho. Lagot. Malamang Nintendo Wii na ito. Hehehe.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
KAYA NAMAN AYOKO TALAGA KAY BRAD PITT!
In a candid interview with Parade, Brad Pitt reveals his love of doing Angelina Jolie in the pool and milking that gay rights excuse to avoid getting married:
On not getting married to Angelina:
"I have love in my life, a soul mate--absolutely. When someone asked me why Angie and I don't get married, I replied, 'Maybe we'll get married when it's legal for everyone else.' I stand by that, although I took a lot of flak for saying it--hate mail from religious groups. Man, I resent people telling others how to live! It drives me mental! Just the other night, I heard this TV reverend say that Angie and I were setting a bad example because we were living out of wedlock, and people should not be duped by us! It made me laugh. What damn right does anyone have to tell someone else how to live if they're not hurting anyone?"
On if one his kids turned out gay:
"Would it bother me if a child of mine turns out to be gay? No, not one bit. Listen, I want my kids to live the lives they want to live. I want them to be fulfilled. I hope I teach my kids to be who they really are."
On the secret grotto behind his pool's waterfall:
"[It's] a great place for sex."
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