2012

  • The Unsung Hero of Beauty

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    How could something ephemeral be this beautiful? Short-lived they may be, but butterflies spread their wings with vigor. No trace of sadness can be seen as its wings work out to make this world a flower-ful place. There was once an episode about butterflies and their brief stay on earth (shown on Hirayamanawari). It broke

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  • Have You Ever Seen A Unicorn?

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    Legend has it that those who have seen or who will ever see a unicorn share some of its traits – it’s lonely… with a virtuous heart. As Billy in Ally Mcbeal’s Season 2 Episode 10 pointed out:  “The unicorn is a lonely, solitary creature that symbolizes hope.”  It could be a delusion. A harmless

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  • Dirhams to Peso in 12 Years

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    Every expat worker bookmarks at least one online currency converter. OANDA dot com is my favorite. Whether for purchases or savings, it’s the first site that comes to mind. How much is this worth in peso? Am I overpaying? Am I getting a really big discount? Christmas is just a few days away. If I

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  • The Pursuit

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    Girls, I know you can’t stop grinning whenever you remember how men tried to obtain your big, hearty “yes“. Do you know that these wooing practices are not just limited to human beings? Birds and other animals similarly display these courtship gestures. However, I think no other animals can surpass the male birds’ bizarre display

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  • Hotel Review: The Meydan Hotel

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    Business. Opulence. Indulgence. The Meydan Hotel captured these words the moment I stepped into its golden glass doors. If not for my backpack and my civilized companion, Jam, I would have pranced around the lounge adorned with seats of various shapes and sizes, magnificent chandeliers and peculiar interior decors. Upon reaching door no. 918, 57

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  • Modern Girl’s Ode to the Geeky Caveman

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    In you I remember the beauty of country life, Hills and mountains, green grass – the island born of fire, Tall trees, crystal waters singing through the rocks, Nature simply sings through every beat of your heart. When I talk with other men, I always think of you — Your words are keener than their

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  • Top 10 Birthday Themes

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    Here comes my birthday! I’d like to share with you fabulous party themes playing inside my head. If you’re turning 27, the last thing you want to do is put your guests to sleep. So, spice up your birthday with these cool party themes! (I must warn you, ‘cool’ is subjective.) Let’s start the dirty

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  • A to Z Guide to Enjoying Jordan (Part 2)

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    Madaba. Dubbed as the “City of Mosaics”, Madaba enchants visitors with top class mosaic artworks using various materials- yes, even shells of ostrich eggs! Camel bones and colorful stones are intricately assembled on a canvas depicting places, things, religious figures, popular artists, even common people like drunkards and prostitutes. Nebo Mountain. Mt. Nebo is widely known among Christian pilgrimers as

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  • My First Impressions of Petra, Jordan

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    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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