UAE National Day

This holiday is celebrated every December 2nd but maybe due to week-long holidays around that date, only for government entities in our office building but not for us (*sigh...), they decided to hold it in advance.

The first one was held last Monday, 24th, hosted by the Insurance Authority.

 

Of course, I wouldn't pass up on this.  I went downstairs to the building grounds where the festivities are held.

 

Their special guests were children with special needs.  It was like Christmas. 

 

The highlight of my day was when I held the falcon. 

 

The second celebration was hosted by Aldar, the number one developer here in Abu Dhabi, and who owns the building where we are now.  It was celebrated yesterday, the 26th.

 

This time it's more festive because there was a parade, and a band, more people joined in and there were lots of freebies too.  I enjoyed taking pictures and posing for the cam too!  This is also the first time I tried the henna tattoo. 

 

I felt like a child again enjoying the feast going on around me.

 

Loved it!

Happy 43rd National Day UAE!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Be in the present

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This is what I need to be practicing all the time - being in the present, being in the moment.

 

Have you ever experienced riding the public bus and missing the bus stop where you're supposed to get off?

 

How about missing your stop at the metro train?

 

I have, twice missing the same bus stop.  And once in the metro.  Because while I was on the bus or the train, my mind was also traveling elsewhere!

 

The first time I missed the bus stop, I was not really familiar with the place I'm going to.  I have been there only once so this is only my second time.  My fault is, I should have looked out for landmarks the first time I went to help me on my return!

 

The second time was I was on the phone while we were approaching my bus stop.  So I missed it again.  Clearly, I'm not the multi-tasking type!  

 

On the metro train, I was listening to two ladies chatting that's why I missed my station he he.  Not that they were talking about some world issues, they were talking about passport renewal!

 

So I needed to make a return trip, either by walking or taking the train again.  Not to mention, I lost some time doing so.

 

What lesson did I learn from these?

 

When you are going to your destination or shall we say reaching for your goals, focus!!!  Don't let trivial things distract you.  Be in the present.  Be aware.

 

Some situations in life we may consider unimportant or even funny.  Yet there are lessons we can get from them.  Lessons we should apply in our lives especially if they can make us better versions of ourselves.

 

And this I am trying to do right now.  Trying to see all the colors around me, being aware of all the noise, the smell, the feel, but not losing focus on where I am going. 

 

 

A Gift

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I'm so excited about the gift coming my way.

 

It's a book by Brendon Burchard which he offered for free except for the shipping cost.

 

I hope I get it in time for my birthday.

 

 

 

 

Updates

I don't know what to write about...

There are so many things happening in my life right now I don't know where to start.

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I recently rejoined the Dance Ministry of our LOJ Family after months of laying low.  The ministry members have grown in number and there are a lot of better and younger dancers now!  Their energy and enthusiasm are so infectious that I was drawn back to the ministry to praise the Lord through dance again.

 

And then there is my business.  I thank God I am not loaded in my work right now I can focus on my business.  This business really entails a lot of hard work, patience - with your prospects and partners as well-,  and a lot of learning too.  Sometimes, I feel as if I don't have enough time to do all the things I should do. 

It's quite frustrating when things don't work out as per my expectations, true, but I know I shouldn't dwell on them.  I'd just sit back, take stock of things and move on. 

And move on I do. 

 

So enough of these ramblings.  Better get to work to accomplish the things I set for today.