Not So Earthly Photo

If you think that this is how our dear Earth looks like, Think again.

I was bothered a few days back when I heard of debris from satellite falling on earth's ground causing bush fires and some collateral damage.

One definition of the word satellite is a body that orbits a larger body.

 If you take this as the definition of satellite then the answer to our question is millions! 

This includes actual spacecraft, and any man-made debris that has been made during the past 30 years of space exploration. 

People call this debris "space junk". "Space junk" orbits at a speed of roughly 7.5 kilometers/second. That is close to 17,000 miles/hour! Think of the damage even a small speck of paint could do to the space shuttle if impact occurred at such high speeds !

Another definition of satellite is a manufactured vehicle intended to orbit the Earth. This definition makes our count much less because it includes only spacecraft and not debris that orbits the Earth. The Goddard Space Flight Center's lists 2,271 satellites currently in orbit. Russia has the most satellites currently in orbit, with 1,324 satellites, followed by the U.S. with 658.

Source: Windows To Universe

After 63 Years Of Waiting...

After 63 years of waiting...

the United States Of America will finally honor their promises to it's allay and regain its respect once more by repaying a lump sum amount of $15,000 for Filipino Veterans in the US and $ 9,000 for Filipino Veterans in the Philippines who fought for the US in the second world war.

President Obama will finally sign the stimulus bill which will release funds to boost US economy including paying veterans of war.

I am happy and fulfilled because my grandmother will finally receive this good news. My grandfather was one of them and is it worth the wait? I guess so... 

It's not really about the financial help but the words promised by America during the war that they will help Filipinos and other nationality that fought for US.

God Speed...

Nothing Spectacular...

Finally I'm back to reality...Life that's full of fun, loneliness and lust. Back in the United Arab Emirates after 9 days of well, relaxation and headache, heartache and excitement, stereotyping and acceptance.

I would say that I have sinned in Singapore, really! Not the earthly or carnal thing okay but my mouth and thoughts can't stop complaining about how unexpected my experience in this small but progressive city of Singapore.

There were accumulation of good and bad experiences in Uniquely Singapore.

The hype of Singapore was too much for me to bear, that's why for almost half a year, we have been trying to get this sector. But I was too disappointed.

First time I arrived, I was struck by the excellent transport system and urbanization of this city, it's perfect, wide roads, high-rise buildings, mixed of old and new structures, high-end shops and restaurants and rules. Whether you follow it or try to bend it? Then imagine yourself hanging in a rope or shedding huge amount of cash as fine. People are disciplined however the human touch or heart disappeared.

I find Singapore as a snobbish and unwelcoming city. I am not generalizing all Singaporeans who live here but based on my experience, for almost 100 + hours a stayed here, I had a big headache.

People I bumped here were full of stress and angst in their system and they don't smile.

Maybe it's just me?

Because I was raised in an environment that harbor happy thoughts, happy living and giving. Entering any stores or malls, whether a posh or 7-11 stores, they are either not interested or too picky or too protective. It's like they are competing with the customers, Hey! given you are in a position that you own the store or just an SA, give credit to the people coming to your shops, Welcome them, greet them with a smile, if you are not happy that you are servicing us, let's change position and I am more gladly to serve others... or Maybe it's just me.

I hate discrimination...I don't tolerate it that's why I tell them in their face. I went to Louis Vuitton in Raffles Hotel. When we entered, as if a ghost entered the room, the SA are too busy either looking in the computer screen or in their mobile. I asked one SA about the Pochette Cles & see the monogram, damier eben and damier azure. She was faceless, no expression when she gave the items I wanted to check.

And then, I can't help myself, " Miss...It's won't die if you smile" and the she replied " Ohh... " and she forced herself to smile back. Grrrrr....


Anyway, when I went back to the hotel, I passed through Fairmont and the bellman, "Greeted me and Smiled" I raised my voice... "You're the first Singaporean to greet me and smiled geniunely." with all the guests hearing it and they nodded. Well, it's true and he made my day. All the bad experiences I had during my stay was erased by the Indian-Singaporean Bellman named Andan. Who never hesitated to welcome me...

I won't brag anymore...wrinkles...wrinkles...wrinkles


Though I enjoyed McDonald's only--The Indian store manager who returned my Nokia E71 when I left it after breakfast. For the Singapore Tourism Board who mediated the overpriced camera I bought from Bally Photo at Funan, I got back 130 SGD though it should have been 230 SGD. For Breadtalk and Singapore Flyer and the Taxis & MRT.

I just realized that behind the success of everything...we need to keep our soul and heart. It doesn't matter if you are rich or poor, as long as you have your soul and heart with you, you are indeed a wealthy person.

Maybe it's just me... Acceptance is the key maybe, that they were all raised like that... to be stiff, stressed, competitive, unwelcoming or just human nature... I don't not... It's not me!

So, Should I come back to Singapore... I guess not... Well, the feeling is mutual I guess... Peace... This is just my experience and definitely this varies from people who have visited the Singapore...

Teri Makasi and Xie Xie for the experience and the journey. I am deeply grateful... Thanks for the LV too!

Enjoying Singapore

I have my fair share of everything in Singapore...

Losing money & having fun, well it's one of it but compared to other stuff, it's okay. I met my long lost batchmate, our Italian beauty, Giada.

Went to Singapore Flyer with my brother, saw & amazed by the Merlion and the Esplanade with Lovely, John and my brother.

Ate a lot of Korean buffet and Mcdonalds. Went to the Pump with the crew at Clark Quay- got drunk and khalas.

It was the first time I went out with the crew, I had some booze and I dance 'till I forgot all my problems. I enjoyed for a while...smiled for a while and had a real, good and clean fun.

I wish that life is like this... but it's not,so we need to thank God for all his blessings... For putting us in the position that we are so lucky to have almost everything we asked from him...

All I give praises....

Gotta sleep... Sentosa tomorrow? maybe...


Ciao Ciao De Carabao

Movieworld At Hellenvale, Goldcoast

Our last day in Brisbane, I was awaken by a loud ring... KRIINGGGGGGG!

It was John, informing me that by 1000H, we'll go to Goldcoast... I said "the weather is bad right?" And he replied, "look at the window!" Viola.. A prayer answered. I see sunshine...


So eventhough I had mood swing... (PMS?) nope... other reason... I forced myself to take a bath and fix myself for a one hell of tour.

It was me, John, Rommel, Sachin, Sheetal & Kwang went to Roma Station going to Hellenvale via Goldcoast. I know I will stretch my strength riding the extreme rides, without breakfast... Whew!

Our first ride was the MRT (Superman) I swear I left my soul there, shouted my heart out. I will not do it again. Then took some photos here and there, I saw Batman, Wonderwoman, Tweety bird and more, I enjoyed the SHREK 4D and the Scooby Doo roller coster ride.

I know that if I am still on my twenty's I will exhaust my whole energy to enjoy these rides. But I already pushed myself to the limit. And I know or maybe feel when to faint or vomit. He He He

Anyway, I had a great time at Movieworld and with my friends.

Do I want some more? Maybe not. So Singapore... Here we come again, tomorrow.

Ciao Ciao De Carabao

Rainy Brisbane...

From the Fine City of Singapore to Queensland's capital, Brisbane.

As foreseen by the weather news channel, it will be a drizzling week in Brisbane, so what now? Can we go to Goldcoast? Inshallah! Hoping that tomorrow is a sunny day or so I wish.

I was assigned as the galley operator for mid-coral zone for this sector and I am excited and nervous because I am working with two great galley operators as cabin operators this time! Kwang and Lovely (happy birthday dear! Thanks for the pizza!). I am happy too because I was able to get the sunglasses I wanted from Marc Jacobs with half the price... Yahoo!

Going back, we had a great and smooth flight, lavatories were dry and clean, we finished early and we had one hour and a half crew rest, top that! Thanks Captain... A few bumps and fasten-seatbelts sign on and we reached Brisbane International Airport.

More beautiful people this time. I enjoyed it he he he!

Our hotel, the SEBEL located at the heart of Brisbane is a chic and hip hotel, I am loving the fixtures and design, it is near to most of the shops and restaurants and the city hall too!

I slept like a baby, 7 full hours...

Then went to see the team for a very sumptuous dinner at Jojo's.

The restaurant is jammed as we celebrate the Hearts day ;-(, However we were able to secure an 8 seater table, a delicious spicy spagetti marinara for me and steaks for the rest. I really wanted to try the rib-eye but tomorrow maybe. I had 2 bottles of Bondi Blondie Beer and I am solved.

We wanted to party but we can't find a nice bar so we ended up drinking for more at the Belgian Bar were Lovely our birthday celebrant was held up by the bouncer thinking that she's underage... Lucky for her.

Basically that's it for my first night in Brisbane, nothing much but I enjoyed the view.

I hope the the weather will cooperate tomorrow or should I say, later today so we can visit some picturesque scenery.

Ciao ciao De Carabao