What residents think about the partial reopening of Dubai to the public
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
We were interviewed by Gulf News for our views about the partial reopening of the emirate to the public. Here's part of what I shared: "We’re quite concerned about the partial reopening of Dubai to the public because there is still a significant rise in the number of new cases daily… Although the number of recoveries has been great, and that the death rate is impacted by other preexisting conditions of the patients. But what we don’t want to happen is what happened to Singapore and Japan - 2 countries commended for their proactive response and control of the situation, but apparently aft ..read more
Visit website
The strong conviction in watching pirated movies and media
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
I never got too excited to watch anything on Netflix until The Last Dance, Michael Jordan's 10-part docu happened. It was my Game of Thrones. After the first 2 episodes, I found myself wanting more. 'Bitin!' A few people sent me links to download the remaining 8 episodes so I can satisfy my want. But I didn't. First, I won't burn late-night hours to binge-watch. Second, there was a strong conviction that it was against my renewed moral standards. I'm happy and proud to finished all 10 episodes as per Netflix's scheduled release. Watching anything pirated is stealing. I don't want to ste ..read more
Visit website
Kim Chiu reveals what's wrong in the society
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
This whole Kim Chiu brouhaha is a reflection of our society today - we listen to react, not with an intent to understand. Kim Chiu is just you and me. Even the brightest in us, at some point, have messed up with words too. When we are down, grieving, or aching, our thought processes can be confusing. It just happened that she’s a celebrity, hence the backlash. I admit, I laughed at some of the memes too, but not on Kim’s statement. I wonder if many of us would still see the blunder had there been no mimicries. I get the sense of humor. Again, it underscores Filipinos being fun-lovin ..read more
Visit website
Coronavirus: Sometimes it's better to be considerate than to be right
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
To some of us who tell people not to be worried about this whole coronavirus thing; that the normal flu is just as deadly; that other diseases are far more fatal; that people kill more people every year; road accidents claim more lives; suicides, etc… I get it. I know we have the numbers to back up those claims. More often than not, we say these things to calm and comfort us. It’s rightfully okay to do so. It’s okay not to worry especially if we know the facts. But beyond the obvious health concerns, this whole thing has been creating a largely bad impact in other areas of life. Thousands ..read more
Visit website
When it's foggy, trust the GPS
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
1st of March, winter’s about to end. As I drove through an almost zero visibility road this morning, I can’t help but look at the similarities when we go through a change of season in our lives. In a foggy road, we have to slow down and drive extra safely. We have to turn on the fog lights, and sometimes, turn off the radio to stay clearly focused on the road. We need to sharply look ahead until we see the light. Keep the GPS on to guide you, especially on unfamiliar roads. Do not look at accidents or at other things happening on the roadside, as they might distract your direction. When ..read more
Visit website
A hassle-free house shifting in Dubai
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
We are again on the move. And every time we move, it’s all about relocating to a bigger space. After all, the family is growing. The kids are growing too fast too. Moving places is a twin of stress. You have to pack everything by yourself, disassemble the furniture, and then unpack, and reassemble. The thought of disassembling an Ikea furniture already freaks me out. You need to hire 3-4 people to do it for you, but still end up helping the guys to carry those heavy packages. Their service often costs around 700 dirhams. And then we learned of a better way to do it hassle-free - hiring ..read more
Visit website
I stopped giving her flowers
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
I'm a self-confessed hopeless romantic. Flowers are my tools - I mean, "were" my tools - for 'you know what.' In 2006, I was in Dubai, she's in Manila. I surprised her with a birthday flower delivery - not knowing it was the sign she was praying for - that if she'll ever get flowers, "yun na yun!" And I won her. Three months later, a day before we met for the very first time, I brought flowers from Carrefour to welcome her upon arrival at the airport the next day. On my way home, I spilled some water from the flowers in the taxi seats. I had a tussle with the cabbie and he threatened to c ..read more
Visit website
Don’t win small stuffs and lose the big ones
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
I won a walkman at school in 1996 I won 300 pesos from DWKC FM radio in 1997 I won a cake at school in 1998 I won 10,000 dirhams cash from HP to aid a cause about cancer in 2009 I won a bouquet of flowers for Valentines Day on Facebook in 2010 I won 2 dozens of Krispy Kreme on Facebook in 2010 I won a Samsung Galaxy Tab on Facebook in 2010 I won a cooler filled with 46 ice creams on Facebook in 2010 I won the first iPad from Channel 4 FM in 2010 I won a 2-night stay at Crowne Plaza from Dubai Eye 103.8 in 2010 I won a Zoo York shirt from Channel 4 FM in 2010 I won a FlipCam from ..read more
Visit website
Go for the sea view
Boy Dubai
by
4y ago
Isn’t this view amazing? In choosing a room to stay, we always go for the sea view. It costs a little more but it gives us more than just pleasure. The better view also brings joy, delight, comfort and peace of mind. In life, it may also cost us something to view the better perspective. But once we see that, it’s a reward. It’s gonna be worthy of the price we have to pay to stay focused on the brighter side of life. And... if we want the best perspective above all, we have to remain in him and his wisdom to stay with us, then we will bear much fruit - we will be productive. Apart from G ..read more
Visit website

Follow Boy Dubai on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR