• Short Slideshow Story of JM and Dan

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      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

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    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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  • Just A Pawn

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    I don’t stand a chance against a knight, a bishop or a rook, I’m only a pawn. Pitilessly offered as a bait, mercilessly slaughtered, I’m merely a pawn. I  will never be able to conquer the king alone, I’m just a pawn. If left all by myself in a war, without my pawnmates,  I’m a

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  • 100+ Essential Business Phrases to Use in Your Next Email

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    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

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    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

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  • Happy 2nd Birthday, iamissa!

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    I am the worst mom by my own high standards. Confetti, cookies, cake with two candles, presents, and cuddles from your warm guests and friends could have made your 2nd birthday indelibly incredible. But your mom failed to make it a special day to remember. Cry not, iamissa. Your birthday crossed your mom’s and dad’s

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  • Who Let the Bed Bugs Out? Who? (Huhuhu..)

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    “Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the bedbugs bite.” Whoever uttered that rhyme must have been all too familiar with bedbug attack and infestation. These tiny, itchy, bitchy (most feeders/biters are female) parasitic anthropods of Family Cimicidae can turn a perfectly normal person into a manic zombie overnight. We can’t murder the person who has brought

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  • Ms. Joy’s Chocolate Cake Factory

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    Easter Sunday has always been Chocolate-cake-making day for Neil and his mom, whom everyone calls “Joy” or “Tita Joy” . How many times has Neil bragged about his mom’s baking and cooking skills? He couldn’t tell – this has always left me amusedly smiling. This year’s holy week ended with his mom’s cake baking tutorial

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  • Issa: A Grey’s Anatomy Virgin

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    When you love something (or someone), can you stop yourself babbling about it? During our office break, every single soul in the pantry heard how I bragged about my love for Grey’s Anatomy, to the point that I argued Gossip Girl (let’s call it GG) was nothing compared to it. “GG is really for high

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  • Camiguin’s True Charm

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    When all you want is a little peace and quiet, Camiguin Island is the place to stay a while. Crowd and chaos are rare scenes, just the unspeakable sunrise, the captivating view of Mt. Ilihan, the quiet sunset, and the unfading smiles of people whom I haven’t seen in the last 16 years. Camiguin still

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