Fluffy Pancakes from scratch

Well If I didn't came here I wouldn't have research on cooking.

I seriously can't cook to save my life. 

Well now it's a necessity esp it is expensive here.

My coworker  has taught me alot of recipes but this one i research it off the internet.

So far it has been approved by my boss. I'm pretty satisfied with it.

IBN BATTUTA

Yes I was very chubby when I first came here to Dubai. I was size 16 when we went to buy pants. 

I am very slimmer now thanked God. Well, my hard work paid off I guess. 

So this was my first mall I stepped into, IBN BATTUTA. It was amazing and it was like having a mini tour around the world with many international courts to visit. We love watching movies at their NOVO cinema.

Caught a glimpse of a sunset catching the silhouette of the great  Burj Al Arab while riding back home on the METRO.

I can just stare at them all day in awe. 

ARTISAN'S MARKET

ARTE

Belated Heart's Day

Many artisan gather together to showcase their talents. 

This was taken in my first ARTE FAIR.

Maning the PAPER MARBLING STATION

We had it free for the anniversary and it was a blast.

Hour Glass Training Corset

The first time I saw this on FB I definitely thought to myself that I want one.

I'm old fashioned and always wanted how it was like to wear a corset.

Well its not the lacey traditional type but the hook and eye can suffice.

It can hold the body shape perfectly fine.

I hope to get a smaller size than i currently have now.

And the delivery guy was knowledgeable and helpful too.

Traditional Art Awesomeness!

Paper Marbling 

<3 <3 <3

Originated in Turkey known as EBRU and SUMINAGASHI in Japan. 

This water painting and printing on paper is totally new to me. 

I fell in love with this way of art which never seize to take my breathe away every after printing.

A little messy but the outcome will leave your jaw hanging. 

Gelli Arts Printing

Another unique & faster way of painting of almost anything may it be wood or any flat surfaces. 

You can pair it up with stamps & stencils to your hearts content. That can bring life to bland colorless papers.

You can ALL learn these amazing art techniques at Creative Hands Dubai located in DIP 1 Green Community Opp. Choithrams open Sunday to Thurs 10am til 7pm.

Get creative in Dubai

Update May 15 2020
I found out this art store is no longer available and is permanently close as per google.



If you are an artist and here in Dubai visiting or working you've gotta visit this amazing lil haven
called Creative Hands located in Green Community Dubai Investment Part 1 Mayfair bldg Shop 13. Opposite Choithrams in between  Amana and Dream mart.

They have workshops to increase your knowledge in mix media. Not to mention branded materials for scrapbooking. It will be all worth it. And friendly staff ready to assist your artistic needs.

#dubai #scrapbooking #mixmedia #art

 visit www.creativehandsdubai.com

Cebuano Traits

I was asked by one of my many cousins Kevin on a lunch discussion here in Dasma Cavite of how distinct we Cebuanos are from the other Filipino races. Well I guess to generalize it or something. I could only answer that we sound angry but we aren't, it is due to our dialect and how it is said or pronounced. And the rest were pure silence and me in a state of thinking... (damn i looked dumb there) (*_*)

it shocked me...

So I was restless for I wasn't able to say anything else of how distinct we might be. It made me realized and even ashamed of how I myself don't even know this by heart.
I could say it depends on where we live in... slum areas or in a better off life, downtown uptown thing. Coz I noticed that ones who lived a carefree life are more noisy, open and really talkative and ones who live a more stricter life is more detached, silent and careful. So asked dear google to answer this question for me and this is what I found.

Source: http://www.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_characteristics_of_a_cebuano

"Like most Filipinos, Bisaya are family oriented. They are a boisterous and gregarious lot who like happy times (beer ka day) and karaoke. They are also deeply religious, always have a feast for every saint in the calendar. They may look harmless but watch out! They are not scared to fight for what is their right and if anyone tramples with them and their family members, prepare to be called out for a fist fight. Bisaya are known for their bravery (remember Lapulapu?). When they talk, it comes out like they're angry or mad at something. It's just the intonation nothing to do with emotions. In fact, they are romantic, tender and very caring towards their loved ones."

I definitely nodded at this answer. Quite true and I do love karaokes whether in public or private areas if i know the song then no shame shall i sing it. Family oriented coz we do have lots of religious Fiesta and that calls for a lot of reunion gathering for many family and even friends if they're available. So that's that... we all are unique and we have all different talents and qualities. We just need to let all the positive trait out.

(all images are not mine but searched it in the friendly search engine Google)

PEACE Y'ALL!