THE MUSE

To all coffee lovers like me (not really a fan) and Bonn, here's a new cafe opened in Mina Al Arab. Located just a few buildings away from my apartment. The place was refreshing to the eyes and so catchy that I cant help notice it every time I passed by to the area going to work. Well of course it deserves a try not just a look since we both love to hang out to relaxing places and loves to try something new. It is not a surprise then if we visited every newly opened resto/cafes inside Mina Al Arab community. We will post reviews and photos soon.

(Front-side view)

I dont have the perfect angle of the  facade of the cafe. At the time we were there, some local arab ladies are eating outside and it is rude to take photos with them.

The Rustic-inspired cafe is a breather. I would love to open mine if God willing and offer more healthy food options on the menu. Their choices of food is not bad though (there are salads and fresh juices too) but I opted to eat right meal nowadays for health reasons and of course as God precious child, we need to take good care of our bodies since we only live temporarily in this world might as well live life to the fullest- for me that means being healthy. I also not agree with most people telling us we only live once so eat whatever makes you full and drink all you want. 

 Delectable deserts to choose from. They also have Gelato Italian ice cream. Here we tried the cheesecake since we're both cheesecake lover. Their menu choices include salads with which you can select your own ingredients and dressing. I tried their freshly squeeze lemon Iced tea and love for brewed coffee V60. The prices are worth every penny because of the fare serving, ambiance and kind Filipino staff. 

I keep on saying eating right is my thing now but like most other I also cant resist. Anyways, we'll just burn that extra calories. (8/10 rate for these including the place)

"The Muse" 

The Muse Cafe is located inside Mina Al Arab Community, Bldng. 12 ground floor. 

Business Conference with Peter Irvine

(A rare opportunity to meet the man behind Gloria Jeans Coffee. Peter Irvine).

Way back after college, I was so eager to earn extra that I ended up selling imported perfumes and fashion clothes, so I got into buy and sell Victoria secret body mist and bath and body works cologne. I have no idea about business then and still pursuing it because at that time that was my heart's desire, another thing I love fashion and trendy clothing for my self. As a matter of fact I am very challenge that a friend of mine is now a successful online seller for imported goods and clothing from USA.

The funny thing is that, because of little knowledge or no knowledge at all I always ended up paying the unpaid dues of my customers. Online market is not as popular those days so most of my client were relatives, colleagues, and friends. It explains why I ended up paying for them. Anyhow, I also engaged myself into networking business (I was a member of Royale in the Philippines) and still didn't get customers because of my poor salesmanship (or in tagalog hindi ako marunong mambola). Actually I got one client and she was consistent because of Glutathione's demand in the market (Thanks and credit to Kathy, I must say, di pa rin ako kulelat, lol!).

Currently while I am here in UAE, my business interest stirred up once more and even got myself into trouble when I invested the money I borrowed from the bank and just lost it. Same story with the condo unit I started paying on the first quarter of 2014 but end up discontinuing it because I can't afford anymore the monthly equity though I was hoping it could be a way for a passive business income in the future.

Again, I am inspired to pursue my dream in this risky adventure of business and even saved money for it even though I still have this feeling of ambivalence or uncertainties.

As of this writing, I realised that I have failed always on business ventures I involved my self in. I mostly and always ended up losing it. I was even thinking that this kind of journey is not meant for me or maybe not the will of the Lord. However, even within those qualms I have questioned my self that if it is not for me why it is in my hearts desire ever since. However, there is no doubt that when I started desiring about business, I'm not a believer yet so I totally have no idea of the authority that God has given to us His Children when He raised Jesus from the dead. In the book of Proverbs, it says that, "The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps ". All our ways might seem pure in our own eyes, but the Lord knows our motives and weighs our hearts. My intention  perhaps is not in line of what God's purpose in me during those times. It reminds me of His word that in everything we do we have to do it for the Glory of God, even for business ventures. I believe now that whatever thing we involved ourselves it should always and must something that can benefit the Kingdom of God and not of our own nor my own worldly interest. I admit, I still struggle with my worldly interest at times. I am not a perfect vessel yet but He is working that out for me coz He is the author and finisher of my faith.

In this first business conference we attended, We had a rare opportunity to hear from Peter Irvine himself, the co-founder of Gloria Jeans Coffee. I have learned few points that the enemy would try to do to discourage us. First, the enemy make us believe that what we are doing is not God's will. Yes, it came to a point that whenever I think of business it is not God's will for me base on the mentioned unfortunate events happened on my past and present ventures. Second, the enemy will make us believe that we are wasting time and so we tend to give up and lose hope. and lastly, the enemy will make us believe our motives are wrong. Yes, our motives. That is why we have to check our motives because where our treasure is, there our heart will be also.  It should be something for God's Glory and honour.


I would like to end this with a verse from Psalm 37:4 " Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart". 


 Enjoy God's presence in our lives and put your heart to His service because this is what Glorifies Him. Remember, we are His children and we already inherited the promise.




May He grant you your heart's desire and fulfill your plans!- Psalm 20:4

You are Loved

You are loved no matter what circumstances you were in. It's not all about the material things you have acquired in such a short period of time or the number of friends you knew and have encountered. Whether you are known as the kind, smart person everyone loved to be with or unknown to everyone. Whether You are perfect or have terribly, worst past experiences in life. What does really matter is, You know who You are in the eyes of the living God. And in the eyes of Him who is seated on the throne of heaven....,

You are loved because:

Psalm

139 O Lord, You have searched me and known me.
2 You know my sitting down and my rising up;
You understand my thought afar off.
3 You comprehend my path and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all my ways.
4 For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
5 You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;
It is high, I cannot attain it.

7 Where can I go from Your Spirit?
Or where can I flee from Your presence?
8 If I ascend into heaven, You are there;
If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning,
And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
10 Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, “Surely the darkness shall fall[a] on me,”
Even the night shall be light about me;
12 Indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You,
But the night shines as the day;
The darkness and the light are both alike to You.

13 For You formed my inward parts;
You covered me in my mother’s womb.
14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;[b]
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
15 My frame was not hidden from You,
When I was made in secret,
And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed.
And in Your book they all were written,
The days fashioned for me,
When as yet there were none of them.

17 How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!
18 If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand;
When I awake, I am still with You.

19 Oh, that You would slay the wicked, O God!
Depart from me, therefore, you bloodthirsty men.
20 For they speak against You wickedly;
Your enemies take Your name in vain.[c]
21 Do I not hate them, O Lord, who hate You?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against You?
22 I hate them with perfect hatred;
I count them my enemies.

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
24 And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.

Rejoice in our Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.- Philippians 4:4