MUTLA RIDGE

Beautiful Sunrise in Mutla Ridge. (01-11-2014)

Sulit Photography

The sun is moving its way up in the sky and peeking on the gaps of the clouds. I could not help but be awed on its magnificence, wonder on the miracle and be captivated by its beauty. Days like these make me realize how awesome our God is.

DIWALI Celebration 2014

Happy Diwali to all!!!

I have to admit, it was my first time to hear this celebration. This just means that there are still too much to learn and love even to the things i'm already passionate of-travel, people and culture.

Just the day before this big celebration for Hindi's, I was informed that we will have an office party. I need to do the inviting and head count for that party. But what it was for, I have no great grasp. It just came to my notice that moment what are those greeting cards I kept on receiving on my inbox since morning. And yup, I also noticed that everyone was in good mood.

So basically, THANKS TO GOOGLE, I got my answer without sounding naive to someone. OHHH DIWALI! So that what it is.

Kuwait-Iraq Border Abandoned Camp

EXIF: ss 13", ISO 200, f2.8 tokina 11-16mm

Yesterday was a very unforgettable experience. It was a fun long ride with my Lens Artists group. Initially went to Saudi Border and realized half way on our journey that we went at the wrong place, so we reroute to Iraq Border and got lost again until we reached this place. The old US Camp which is now abandoned. It's my first time here, so Ali told me to bring Iron metal with me. Anyhow, I felt really sick yesterday so I was shooting while febrile. I hope I can come back to this place again, there's a lot of interesting foregrounds to choose from. 

Christianity in the land of Arabs

I honor and respect the State of Kuwait for allowing Christians to have their house of prayer here in their country. Filipinos and other nationalities who are for Christ gather here to celebrate their faith. In a way, it becomes an outlet of our soul. We are fed by Good Words, we are embraced by Great Christian Companionship and we are reminded that we are loved. 

EXIF: 1/60 f16 iSO100 AWB MM (Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm)

PF Chang's China Bistro in Avenues Mall Kuwait

PF Changs China Bistro is a famous Asian bistro worldwide. It may have been a couple of times for my friends to visit and dine here, but for Ryan and I, it was our first. The reason why we suddenly decided to try this restaurant that day was actually due to our leg pain after a night of walking at the long stretch of the Avenues Mall. It was an Eid Holiday in Kuwait, the barrage of people in the mall and the long queues summon some sitting down somewhere. But still we ended up being listed on the waiting list and waited for 30 minutes before we got accommodated.

PF Chang's China Bistro in Pinay In Kuwait

Just an overview, PF Chang's China Bistro is an Asian-themed casual restaurant with 200+ branches worldwide. It was founded by Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang in 1993 whom the name of the restaurant also comes from - PF (Paul Fleming) and Chiang (Chang's). The ownership of PF Chang's was purchased by the Centerbridge Partners in 2012. Today, PF Chang's China Bistro have established itself across the US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Chile, Costa Rica and even in the Middle East. Their specialty has always been American Chinese Cuisine.

Monthly Grocery Shopping and Budgeting

This one will surely sound a bit unnatural for most people, but what can I do since I am living in the
middle east? Roaming around here doing groceries weekly is not really a practice. And besides, paychecks
are given monthly which means that money here needs a month-long stretch of budgeting.

After months of wise money handling I realized that it is easier if all the bills are settled at the first week after salary. I always remember what my mom taught me as the basic principle of success in money matters (Salary - Savings and Investments = Expenses). But honestly, I kind of tweaked this formula a bit to (Salary - (Groceries + Responsibilities + Savings and Investments) = Savings and Expenses) <Apply MDAS rule here>

After posting this one, my mom messaged me in facebook to do juicing ASAP. 

Biryani Craze

Biryani Rice is one of the famous dishes here in Kuwait. Biryani is not an Arab food, but since expatriates especially Indians also overwhelms Kuwait, many Indian Restaurants stud this place. Block per block you can see Indian Restaurants serving this flavorful rice-based dish. Well, it became my favorite after months of gradual exposure to it. It is like I am becoming Biryaniphiliac if such word exists.

Biryani Rice is derived from the Persian word  beryā(n) which means fried or roasted. But it was believed to be first created in the kitchen of the Emperor in North India. The dish consists of variety of spices, rice (which is usually Basmati) and chunks of either chicken, mutton, fish, shrimps, egg, vegetables or even mix. I have always wanted to make my version of Biryani but the complicated process in coming up with one somewhat delay my attempt.

As of now, eating Biryani almost 3 times a month (5 times on good days) have been my extreme response to this obsession. I am actually planning to taper my Biryani obsession these coming days because truly this is the reason why I am gaining weight. Did you know that each regular serving consist 500kcal?

Anyway, I am heading to the Indian Restaurant now despite this cold weather (Let the guilt feeling sink in later). BRRRR. Come with me!

Sunrise in Kuwait

After almost 3 months of being confined in the corners of our flat (since I am on a dependent visa), I finally found a group which can bring me back to my old self : adventure-filled, twisted, extreme self.

Kuwait has been a challenging place to live in since all my actions should be well -adhered to their customs and traditions. The Don'ts and Do's of this place bombard me. These limitations inevitably inhibit me to roam around which I normally do.

Being in a photography group opened me to more chances to be myself. This time, I get to be who I am again. This inspired me to create this new blog which will consist of my adventures here in Kuwait.

A traveler will always be a traveler, no matter where she is. ;) Enjoy the stories of my adventures here in Kuwait!!!