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New Year, New Beginning

lourett — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:13:42 +0000

Party, party! It was the first day of the year so we celebrated it. Everyone was on duty while me, my sister and my other two colleagues who were off that day were too busy cooking. The New Year’s Eve party started at around 02:00 am for some of my colleagues finishes their jobs that late. We made a tossed; we sang, danced and laughed after we shared the Noche Buena. We made our New Year happy in a simple way despite of the feelings that we’re missing our families. We can’t still deny the fact that we’re miles away from them. The sacrifices we made are for them only. Wishing everyone a Happy and prosperous New Year. God bless us all.

My Best Holiday Ever!

lourett — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:45:04 +0000

Welcome to Oman, sis! My sister has arrived already. Thank God He took care of everything for my sister’s visit. My manager allowed me to take 10 days vacation despite of the busy days at work. What a perfect Holiday for both of us. We did nothing but to enjoy, having fun making tours.

First day of tour: City Tour

We got up early to catch the Grand Mosque visiting hours (08:00am11:00am) only. I hired a Hotel taxi to drive us around the City. The driver took us to the grand Mosque. Wow! The mosque is so big and so beautiful, with awesome decorations and designs. It is the biggest mosque in Oman. Right after to grand mosque, we drive through to Sultan’s Palace, to forts, to Al Zubair Museum, and lastly to Mutrah corniche and souq (a tourist market). We ended the tour with a lunch in the restaurant and went back to our accomadation.

2nd day of tour: Coastline trip

Coastal tour, dolphin watching and snorkeling was our trip fot that day. Me and my sister were a little bit disappointed of this trip coz aside of our camera’s battery got empty after sometimes, we expected that we will see too much dolphins dancing but unfortunately it was by chance to see them and we were not lucky. We saw one very far away from us. But on the other hand, we didn’t expect that we will see lots of overlooking views from the ocean (forts, hotels, mountains & etc).

3rd day: Rest

4th day of tour: Christmas Eve @ the Church

It’s Christmas time in the City. Oman is a Muslim country but still there’s a churches for Christians to go. Me and my sister celebrated Christmas Eve at Saint John Paul church together with some of my colleagues. Everyone was shivering for it was too cold and all of us didn’t bring jacket with all we’re wearing short dresses. But anyway, I was so happy and thankful to God for making one of my dreams come true. I really thanked Him for the wonderful time He gave to us. It’s a blessing indeed.

Last day: Full day tour at Nizwa

It was the most tiring but more exciting tour. We hired two tour guides to drive us and make the tour for us. Nizwa was the capital of Oman before in the 6th and 7th centuries. It is about 165 km or one hour and half drive from Muscat the current capital city. Nizwa remains one of the most popular tourist attractions today with its old and historical buildings, Forts and Mountains. We first visited the Nizwa Fort. It was a very huge and amazing fort. After seeing the entire fort directly we proceed to Mt. Tanuf, then to Falaj Daris water irrigation from the mountain that supplies water to the entire village). Half day was over. For a while we stopped and recharged our energy by having lunch at one of the famous Omani restaurants in Oman “Bin Ateeq Restaurant”. After we get full, drove to Jabrin Castle then lastly visited “Al Hootah Cave”. It was whole day of fun. I really enjoyed it. Our tour guides were so very good and kind. The service we got from them was more than the price we paid for. Job well done!

Now who will tell me it’s not the best holiday ever?

Visa approved!

lourett — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:04:34 +0000

My sister who is also working abroad in Africa called me up and was telling me that she wanted to take her Christmas and New year holidays with me in Oman. Oh my God, how happy I was to hear that one. It is my secret dream to bring atleast one of my family members to the country where I work to be with me and to let them see the beauty of the country. Right after our conversation, I immediately inquired about the requirements for visa processing. I heard that it is not easy to take a visa for her since my work is not in managerial position (might I can’t afford to assist her stay) and my sister is single (there’s possibility that might she will not come back to the country of origin and will try to find work). We prayed hard until one friend of mine suggested me to ask some help from my boss. Without any hesitation I went to my general manager’s office the next day and I spoke with him asking help regarding with my sister’s visa. Boss was so kind enough without any doubt he told me to ask his secretary to fill up the form. I did it and I completed all the requirements being asked with me. Just 2 weeks after my sister’s visa was released. The visa is approved! What a great joy and excitement I felt. It was showing in her visa that my company is her sponsor. Thank you so much Boss! I got the visa without any effort and very quick and 70% less compare if I buy to the travel agency. See you soon my dear Sister.

Just a touch of the savior’s hand

lourett — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:28:17 +0000

By God’s gracious providence I am now healed. No more tears, loneliness and worries. Everything is fine now. I know He works in ways I cannot see but I feel it. He works within me. I felt his warm embrace during those times I cried out for comfort, bringing my emotional pain to Him. It was just like magic, suddenly I feel alright. Just one touched of His Hand and my emotional pain is gone.

I can make a difference

lourett — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:08:02 +0000

I got a call from an old egyptian friend last night. I met him in Dubai. He used to be my father, my clown during those saddiest moments, my crying shoulder and listener to my complains.

During our conversation He said something that overwhelms my soul. He said ” Everyday He remembers me for he saw the difference in me compare to girls he met specifically to all Filipina he knew. He told me to be still, remain godly, extraordinary and righteous. It’s a great honor that my light shines on him, that he sees the light, the difference in me. It’s a great balm for all the tease and persecutions I’ve got for being different from others.

By nature, we want people to like us especially in a foreign land, to have friends and companion, and the safest way to do is to blend in. But I chose not to blend in but to bring the difference of our God to my collegues though it was not easy for me. It is a lil bit uncomfortable and sacrificial.

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Oman, Here I come!

lourett — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:34:35 +0000

Atlast after long hours of travel with Etihad Airways it’s now over. I arrived in Muscat Oman International Airport at 10:45 am. The Pulic Relation Officer picked me up and brought me directly to the Office. It took only a while introducing myself to them and vise versa and they sent me right away to the accommodation which is just so very close to the Hotel.

I appreciated them so much the way they welcome me. They prepared a bottles of water, beddings, towel, basket of fruits & welcome letter in my bed.

MY FRIST DAY:
Inevitably can’t kept tears from falling. I felt like I was in the wilderness, so lonely & broken, don’t know where to go, don’t know where to turn, nothing to do but to go on , crying & counting the days. I have nothing but Hope. Hope that one day I would find a companion and find the way back home. Sometimes I could say that money could not pay to the loneliness I have encountered. Better to work & stay in my own country eventhough I will earn not that much compare on how much I will earn abroad, atleast I am happy and not lonely. I decided then might this will be my last time.

@ Work

We made a Hotel Tours from Muscat to Al Madinah Holiday Inn Hotel branch on my first day of training. I thanked God I enjoyed it. I forgot one day of sorrow. I enjoyed seeing the overlooking rock mountains and ocean and I enjoyed taking picture to myself…he..he…I am nervous but in the same time excited for I am going to have a training in Front Office -Reception, Reservation, Housekeeping and F&B. It’s good for me because I know I will gain knowledge & will learn many things from it.

I’m saying goodbye…

lourett — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:55:36 +0000

Since childhood, I have always been fascinated to work abroad than to work in my own country. This is it! I am leaving tomorrow to start a new journey of my life. It feels very unusual though it isn’t my first time. I don’t know if I gonna go or back-out for definetly I will gonna miss my family, love one and friends and I’m so tired of being alone and hate being a stranger again. I know it already how hard to work in a foreign country. But of course I need to decide to go considering all the expenses we spent and the effort I made. I believe this would be a greener pasture for me. If I did it before why not this time?. I just need to be strong again and take more courage. God is with me wherever I go. I am standing on His promises as what he said in Jeremiah 29:11-13 “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.

I hate saying this…but…to all of you who loves me..GOODBYE! Don’t worry & sad for I will come back home. Saying goodbye it doesn’t mean forever, it’s just GOODBYE.

To my family, thank you for all your supports. You are my inspiration. I love you and I will miss you all. I am so proud you are my family.Please, pray for me and I will pray for you all also.

WW:Boy Scout of the Philippines

lourett — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:26:11 +0000

My youngest brother has just arrived from a four days Jamboree. So sweet of him for the first time he bought a very delicious and expensive presents for us. We’re happy and glad that through their activities he has been molded as a good Filipino citizen, responsible individual and independent person and yet he learned how to socialize and mingle with others people. Thanks BSP! We love you Bro!

Happy Valentines Day!

lourett — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:47:20 +0000

Do you know the story behind Valentines Day? Well, you need to find out.

Thoughts “Without the love of God in us, we cannot truly love another person as He intended to us to love. That’s why it is so important for us to work on our relationship with God before we attempt to start a relationship with someone else.” (Joshua Harris)

A Good Heart

lourett — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:03:43 +0000

This Shirt was a remembrance of my previous work. It was Valentines Day when I had a tourist guest from Italy who is so polite & kindhearted.
I had a conversation with him. I gave him the best service which I usually do to every guests. He really had a great dining experience. He left the Restaurant satisfied & happy, in that, He left a Tip for me.
Surprisingly, two hours later, He went back and was looking for me. He brought with him a small paper bag & handed it to me. I opened it with so much excitement, it was the “Shirt” with a print “A GOOD HEART IT’S A GOOD MEDICINE.” He got that shirt printed with the words exactly what was on my Tip Tray. He is so lovely! God bless his GOOD HEART.