Year: 2010
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Enviable Visa
A mentor from Beirut was coming to give a crash training in Dubai and I was tasked to book her in a hotel and secure her entry to UAE. She’s a Spanish national so I knew she’d be granted visa upon arrival at Dubai Airport (free of charge). I inquired at UAE’s Spanish Embassy and they…
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Rebirth
Issa is overwhelmed. It’s something I never expected (this soon) to wake up to. I was even mad at you, Neil, for being too incomprehensible. So this is the mystery behind the short replies. I’m reborn. So much thanks. I am Issa. My friends back in primary, high school and college might call me differently,…
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i.am.issa
issa www.iamissa.com is the continuation of our failed attempt with www.teacherissa.com. I’m neil, www.kartonista.com, and this will be my first and last post on this website. As of this writing, Issa doesn’t have any idea that I’m setting this up. It’s both a gift and a new task for her. The website will…
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Engkanto (A Bad Dream)
Slumbering like a baby in a tiny room, I awoke as my aunt shook my left shoulder. I didn’t hear myself scream, but the neighboring rooms might have panicked, and laughed as I shouted too loud. Perhaps they were wondrin’..what happened to me. It was a quick, all mixed-up dream, but I was able to…
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Saved by the Ash
While tons of stranded Britons must be cursing Eyjafjallajoekull Volcano’s eruption, I was saved by it from reprimands due to late action. Though the volcano erupted last week, April 14, to be exact, the ash left airspace unfit for travel. And how did it save me? I was supposed to book a German doctor’s flight…
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Bite This Cookie!
Offered at AED 650 (7,906.89 Php), I was at first hesitant to buy it.. ’til I grew hungry. I grabbed a bite of LG’s cookie phone released sometime in December, 2008. For three years, I’ve enjoyed my white chocolate (LG) phone and I kinda miss the simple and speedy scroll so when Ate Alma showed…
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The Day I Fell In Love with Juju
“Did you catch any fish?,” a little yet persuasive voice had me looked back and… down. Those big, green, questioning eyes with thick, curly lashes made me pause completely. I had to control myself from gushing..what a cute tiny lady! Then she spoke again, “Could you take these?” She meant the two air-filled swimming gears…
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Become a Character
Pity Killua. He only follows Gon. Since Gon has a strong desire to find his father. It actually marked his adventures chronicled at Hunter X Hunter. Not only kids are lost at choosing. Not only kids are propelled by dreams, either. One is supporting another. There’s nothing wrong with that. But I found Killua envious,…
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Misty Morn, Not Forlorn
Awoke by a dream where.. Dad and I were playing, Have started moving the pieces, His, white, mine, black, Didn’t finish as my eyes widely opened. Quite dark room, with an aunt beside, Sleeping so sweetly, all calm, Got up and greeted uncle, ‘Good morning,’ As he made a cup of coffee, some cream and…
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How to Get an Interview for a Job
I vowed to share my job hunting experience as soon as I’m employed, ergo this post. What assures success in job application? Old practices still work. Trust me when I say you still need to cover these basics when applying for a job: 1. Cover letter Most of us were probably told to sell our most valuable…