Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 17, 2012, 9:30 am
Life is definitely short. If you have a dream.....fulfill it If you have an ambition...achieve it If you have loved ones... care for them. If you have a ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 16, 2012, 10:02 am
Has it been that long? Time to clean up the cobwebs off this blog. The guy in my head was telling me that I should have informed the readers of my absence.. but I said to myself...when I started the blog.. I never informed anyone or issued a press release for that matter.. As much...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Feb 25, 2011, 5:47 am
I decided to dedicate my 1,000 post to Brunei 27th National Day Parade. As usual, it is my umpteenth time participating in the Parade and I can never forget the day that we celebrate our first National Day in 1984.  The following are my own perspectives on event that happened on that day  ( bearin...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Feb 15, 2011, 9:05 am
Mum had a celebrated life...and I don't blame her for it.  Having been a domestic science teacher, own television cooking show for a decade, been in the food business for some 40 years and produced two published recipe books. I've told Mum that I would love to keep her 'heritage' recipes - that sh...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Feb 2, 2011, 1:26 pm
When comes to ushering New Year, the Chinese community in Kuala Belait knows how to hit it with a bang! This year, they went all out in celebrating the arrival of the year of the Rabbit.  A packed programme, big screen, an MC, music to accompany, lion dances and fireworks...definitely the works! De...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Feb 2, 2011, 8:56 am
Bunny made by Bunny. Wishing my Chinese friends a Very Happy New Year. A year long of good health and prosperity!  Do enjoy bonding time with family and friends. :) According to the Chinese Zodiac, "Occupying the 4th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Rabbit symbolizes such character t...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 27, 2011, 5:14 pm
So what's happening this Sunday? Calling all Aussie Alumni - those that studied or work in Australia or Australians working in Brunei.  The 2011 Annual General Meeting of the Brunei-Australia Alumni Association will take place.  Please register your attendance and nomination through the Alumni we...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 27, 2011, 9:29 am
If you drive through Tungku Link, you can't miss the big advertisement of Hadfa Recreation Park. I never took time to visit till now. I saw the place a large resort area with spa facilities, a fishing ground, a recreation park with karaoke facility and a restaurant - which is under a new management....
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 22, 2011, 10:56 am
We all love and appreciate batik fabric but have we ever thought of how they are made? yes! I hear you.. saying drawing with wax. But seriously, have you ever attempted batik painting? Well, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, there lies Karyaneka, at Jalan Conlay that houses Malaysian craft. There is a l...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 21, 2011, 9:22 am
A new T shirt being designed by Fakrul Islam captured my attention. Simple but the message is clear.  This is what he shared with me about the design of the T Shirt "wearing 'I.REPRESENT' is being an advocate for Brunei's local act. Support the Local Entertainment Industry with DANCE, MUSIC, ARTS...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 21, 2011, 8:52 am
I just wonder if you ever experience such a situation.  Come Raya Open House time or  wedding/Tahlil Time,  when visitors come to your neighbourhood, your driveway got blocked. As much as I have respect for these communal occasions, it does irk you when you stuck in your own garage...unable to mo...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 16, 2011, 8:39 am
After last night outing with Dave and this morning cool weather, makes me want to just pull my blanket and continue sleeping. LOL!! Since I already made commitment to come to today's first camera phone outing, I pulled my energy and left the house. Silly me I made it to SOAS College instead of the T...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 15, 2011, 10:44 am
I must have a penchant meeting someone named Dave.  The last one was a  foodie from Singapore. It's a second time for me and this time, is a Los Angeles-based Travel Journalist who came to visit Brunei for a few days. David trying out some beef lung at the Gadong Night Market."I had been wanting t...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 9, 2011, 9:34 am
It's not everyday you get opportunity to run at a lovely park like the one they have at KLCC. Below are photos of scenes from an early morning jog. Like the serenity of the place and early morning is a good time for reflection on life! The nice thing is that I am not alone as there are many people t...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 8, 2011, 7:16 pm
I was rather surprised to see the development of Bukit Bintang to be a lilttle Middle East. It reminded me much of Sukhimvit Soi 3 in Bangkok where you can eat authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, smoke shisha and the ambience reminds you much of areas in cities like Dubai.  I was on a search for goo...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 6, 2011, 6:57 am
Was in Kuala Lumpur for a few days for a bit of R n R and change of scenery... as they say... familiarity breeds boredom. I finally realised it's been 5 years since I last visited Kuala Lumpur for a holiday. It's been that long and I lost track of many places and developments. Pavilion was never the...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Jan 5, 2011, 9:42 am
 photo: scenes of Kuala Lumpur For my first post of the new year, I wanted to focus on fitness goals. I know at this time of the year, many have included in their New Year resolution to keep fit. But come February, all the enthusiasm dies down and the goal just remain a goal, nowhere to be seen or ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 31, 2010, 10:42 am
I was contemplating what to blog for my year end post.  Last year, I posted about planning your way for the New Year and I see it still relevant for those wanting to start their New Year Resolution. I also posted on Life with 3Es - Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy. Reading some of my fell...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 30, 2010, 11:16 am
We decided to go early for evening dinner, to avoid the crowd and since everyone was hungry from all the swim and activities. During the first night, we decided to try the sea food stall at Taman Awan Miri.  It turned out well beyond our expectations. Good quality sea food, good recipes and t...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 30, 2010, 11:08 am
I underestimate Miri - one of the border towns which is frequently visited by Bruneians during the weekend for R n R.  I don't know how the joke of going to Miri became Amirika.. I guess to make it sound more foreign in view of the short journey/distance. When Bunny invited me to join her and...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 29, 2010, 10:39 am
Been wanting to catch up with fellow blogger Basim Mousilli for the past few months but to no avail. We've been criss-crossing each other since we live at both ends of the country. He has been inviting me to come down to his end,  on many occasions to join him for fitness workouts but time didn't ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 28, 2010, 10:18 pm
Having a bad day at work? My take is that there is no such thing as bad day, just bad people around. Interesting article from the Chief Happiness Officer. Read on! Bad days happen to the best of us. Days where you just wake up in a really bad mood. Where something (or nothing) has made ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 27, 2010, 11:17 am
I grew up watching the  late legend's film such as The Big Boss, Fist of Fury,  Enter the Dragon and the Game of Death.  Saw all his moves, his signature hair style and how his martial arts brought fame to him.  But the new biopic 'Bruce Lee, My brother' as told by his own brother, Robert Lee, i...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 23, 2010, 3:33 am
Been busy with two weddings for the past three weeks, I've decided to go into hibernate mode and recover my energy level.  It's been a hectic year for me as far as I remember. Time to put my feet up and just 'santai' till New Year, and hang out with the families.  Wishing those celebrating Christ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 23, 2010, 3:32 am

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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 17, 2010, 2:55 am
source: Mohamed Nazri bin Yakob I do not know where in the world does this story come from? It's been in social media for the past few weeks and I totally ignore it cos to me, it is baseless and I have not got any source with authority commenting on it.. But the debate on the topic got into a ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 13, 2010, 6:05 pm
Element of Creative Movement proudly presents THE SHO DANCE COMPETITION 2010. ............................................................................................................ With any preferred style - Break, Pop, Lock, Krump and Dance your way to be Crown Champions and Walk away...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 6, 2010, 9:49 am
Currently reading on Dan Buettner BLUE ZONE Way. He highlighted  Seven Ways to Happiness. Apart from having  daily sound sleeping hours of 7 hours , he advocated exercise at least 30 mins daily and socialise with family in order to correlate with feeling of happiness. But one point that he also ra...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Dec 5, 2010, 9:28 am
 Believe in whatever suits you, but never stop asking questions. Silence will not just slow you down but  grind you to a halt!@SeitaRei I remember an incident during my Undergraduate days some 20 years ago. One of my Japanese classmate came to class with a brownbag over her head with holes cut-o...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 24, 2010, 7:24 am
   Taken from Kurapak It was decided that the competition be extended till end of January 2011. The ‘Tell Ya Story’  Australian Photography Competition is an opportunity to document your memories and time in Australia, through photographs!! Whatever your experience in Australia, we w...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 21, 2010, 10:28 am
Taken From Borneo Bulletin Letter of an expatriate thanking Brunei for being part of his home for many years caught my attention. It's nice to read how appreciative an expat on calling Brunei his/her home.  But does it take only an expat to appreciate our country? I asked myself.  Thinking aloud, ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 20, 2010, 7:32 am
A new star is definitely born! Congratulations to Aziz Harun for his new released single - Peace and Harmony which debut on Pelangi FM 91.4 earlier today. Produced by Project Tunes, Aziz Harun is no stranger to the local music scene. After winning the title of Bintang Kecil 2009, he is much noticed...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 19, 2010, 9:39 am
My interest in coffee continues to gather steam. Thank you to @Sweegek for kindly introducing me this new Bialetti Mukka Express Cappucino / Latte Maker. (Available at Tangs Singapore). It's a wonderful  coffee maker using the pressure cooker technique. An alternative to the conventional Coffee Bar...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 10, 2010, 10:10 am
Great news!!! Laneige is co-organizing the above charity competition with the Ministry of Education, to raise funding for Smarter Brunei. After being shortlisted, there are 11 government secondary schools confirmed participating in this competition. Each school have around 20 people (teacher & stude...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 6, 2010, 12:05 pm
It's official now. The Smarter Open Day and Charity Bazaar will take place at the SMARTER Autism Centre in Sengkurong, just behind the Clinic on 28th November 2010, as reported in the Borneo Bulletin: "During a press conference Smarter's vice secretary, Annisa Hj Moksin, said that this is the...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 6, 2010, 11:05 am
One of my favourite city on the island of Borneo has to be Kota Kinabalu (KK). I love the Waterfront - sheer blue waters to enjoy, that provides you with opportunity for island hopping, snorkelling, parasailing or just enjoy being under the Sun! Gaya, Sapi, Manukan and others. Sun Set ...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Nov 5, 2010, 8:45 am
Got inspired to do my own muesli style powerbar from reading Men's Health mag. Using ingredients from the larder in my home, I came up with this lovely cereal bar that can give you instant zing power. Great quickly power booster especially before a workout or post workout.  Pistachio, dried cranber...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 22, 2010, 9:16 am
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can." John Wesley  Vice President of BBCSG and General Manager of Swensen's Cafe and Restaurant Photo via Iphone instagra...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 20, 2010, 6:35 pm
 Gateway to Melbourne The news that Royal Brunei Airlines is going to fly to Melbourne next March 2011 excites me.  This will be another city to venture in Australia, apart from currently Perth and Brisbane.  This will also be good news for Brunei students living in Australia. For me, for obvious...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 20, 2010, 10:34 am
CFBT - Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee Morning Centre for British Teachers (CFBT)  has been supportive of efforts to create awareness on Breast Cancer. On Friday 29th October, there will be a talk on Breast Cancer Awareness. Cost only $10 per person  and proceeds will go to  Brunei Breast Ca...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 19, 2010, 11:10 am
Alhamdulillah.. we getting positive response from individuals and groups of people willing to help out with raising funds for SMARTER Brunei. On 20th Oct 2010,  UBD Volunteering and Charity Club and UBDFM are organising  to collect unwanted but good items for charity.  The following is from thei...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 15, 2010, 4:58 am
The reports of SMARTER Brunei-- a centre for Austistic Children- in dire need of  financial assistance (story here and here ), after many major charity drives, comes to an initial shock to many of us. We have read much of fund raising activities organised by the Centre itself but the Centre does ne...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 13, 2010, 12:19 pm
Was glued to CNN, watching the whole rescue drama unfolding. Never realise how far the place from us but emotions really connects across the ocean. A show of triumph is all I can say and really amazed at the rescue efforts. Boston Globe Big Pictures really captures them all. I was following the tren...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 13, 2010, 8:23 am
Passion gives our lives drama and excitement, but it is not our only source for living life to the fullest. Today by enjoying your passions, you accept their gifts and live life on full blast for a moment.  Passion is usually an outward expression, and we also need time to refill. You can enj...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 12, 2010, 7:56 am
 Today 15th October 2010 is Blog Action Day.  According to Change.org "Blog Action Day is an annual event held every October 15 that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day with the aim of sparking a global discussion and driving collective action. " This yea...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 9, 2010, 11:55 am
Definitely I had a busy week. A former work colleague of mine from Chile decided to spring on me. It's been 6 years since we last saw each other. I never believe in saying good bye when we last parted but more of 'till we meet again'. And meet again, we did!  Mario making him feel at home at Casa E...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 7, 2010, 9:44 am
Meet Dave - author of foodie blog from Singapore - The Importance of Salt and contributes articles on Halal Food in Singapore for Aquilah-Asia magazine. I was excited when I saw him at my Tapas Raya Gathering that I took the opportunity  to invite him again for another food adventure with me. It is...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 5, 2010, 12:24 pm
Hosted a mini gathering amongst friends and Twitterians last Sunday. Instead of the usual Raya menu and crowd, we had a steady stream of 100 people in the space of 6 hours.  We decided on the 3.00 pm mark cos it will give ample time for those attending weddings during lunch or if they have specific...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Oct 5, 2010, 11:52 am
I'm always game for any activity that involved fitness and charity. Remember this post I did before. "If there is any future walkathon, I would love to participate as that is the only way to motivate me to work out. Yes! Group therapy as they say!! haaaaa."warm up session Ranoadidas did a good...
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Senor Pablo posted an article on Senor Pablo - Sep 28, 2010, 11:51 am
Me and Bunny made the 19th year mark in our marriage today. Alhamdulillah. I guess that is a milestone, although it did feel like it was just yesterday that we got married!  ; P Funnily enough the Universe was not on our side tonight as we wanted to celebrate with a cosy private dinner. Called up T...
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