Author: Issa
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A To Z Guide to Enjoying Jordan
Make your trip to Jordan an unparalleled experience. Consider this A to Z guide to getting the best out of your Jordan journey.
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My First Impressions of Petra, Jordan
Friendship can blossom in unexpected places. I met Whena as a neighbor in our Dubai flat, and within a few months, our shared love for fitness (and maybe a little retail therapy!) forged a strong bond. It all started with a casual gym invitation – a free trial that somehow turned into a year-long membership…
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Bees on the Block
“Picked flowers let a lady’s love bloom; wild flowers let them escape gloom.” – Issa’s Nonsense Sayings Yellow and pink aren’t my top color choices for clothes, but for flowers, I’d kneel on soiled grass to get the best shot of them. Watching bees hurriedly gather pollen grains was a true marvel. They were so…
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The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: A Review
“Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.” – John Betjeman Do you agree with John? “Not completely,” maybe you’d say. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas began with this quote. You’ll easily get some clues. Whether or not you like kids, you’ll love Bruno. Your sympathies…
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Starless Sky, Oh, Why?
Bedbugs kicked me out of bed at fifteen minutes past one. Their asses must be on fire. Dubai’s tormenting heat won’t cease chasing them out of their hiding places. Wrapping my body in a blanket, I went outside to gaze at stars and wash my face with moonbeams. What I found were two pale dots…
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Short Slideshow Story of JM and Dan
Make your own free slideshow design My really good friend, JAM, is going to tie the knot with her long-time bf, Dan. I heard the venue is somewhere in Davao. A vintage hotel with about 200 guests. I couldn’t make it to the wedding. Work got in the way. I’m so sure Jam is…
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Dubai Summer Surprises
Mango, H & M, Forever21, Longchamp, Addidas, Dior, Debenhams, Zara, Bath and Body Works and a whole lot more- greeted us with a wide and wild smile as we splurged in the spirit of DUBAI Summer Surprises. Branded clothes, make-up, jewelries, even electronics were (& still are) on sale in all malls of Dubai. Our…
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100+ Essential Business Phrases to Use in Your Next Email
In today’s fast-paced business world, clear and effective communication is key. Imagine having a treasure trove of phrases at your disposal, ready to enhance your emails, letters, and proposals. Grenville Kleiser’s “Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases” offers just that – a collection of time-tested expressions to elevate your business writing. We’ve curated a selection of these…
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ESL Philippines – The Awaited Twist
Creating websites for me and Neil means baby-making. Iamissa is the firstborn, not to mention the most stubborn of all our offsprings. MYESL dot info came next – the hyper-correcting toddler who kept me awake most nights researching for something to fill her up. Then came the trivia princess, TME (www.the-most-expensive.info), a refreshing addition to the…