The Goddess: Pandemic Hygiene/Medical Kit

Even before the CoVID19 Pandemic hit, I’ve carried an essentials Hygiene/Medicine Kit around with me. Because of the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong back in 2006, I’ve always carried a pack like this, especially the hand sanitizers and tissues. It has been my habit to ensure that all my bags have a small bottle of […]

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Still on Books and Destructive Typhoons

Note Bene: originally posted sometime in 2010 with some edits I want to share my story on how I became an e-book convert. but first, let me give you a little background on my book affair. Before owning the Kindle Keyboard, I used to really love going to book stores and second-hand book shops. I […]

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The Goddess: Massive Muji Haul

After almost three months in lockdown, I’ve had enough of the isolation and went to the Dubai Mall. I needed to go anyway as the clinic of my doctor is situated inside the mall and I needed to get my prescription refilled. After the check-up and dinner, I decided to go to my top two […]

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On Physical Books

Nota Bene: This post was originally published on 01 January 2012 at my old wordpress blog. Republishing it here as a reminder to myself of my musings back then. I have mentioned quite a few times already that I am completely attached to my kindle, so much so that I have embraced digital books completely. […]

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First Day of Ramadan & iPad Pro’s First Outing

Ramadan Kareem everyone! Today is the first day of Ramadan and also the first day the Authorities have eased up on the “Sanitation Program”. Citizens and residents are now able to go out in the streets, wearing masks, from 6am til 10pm without a permit. The thing is, since it’s also the first day of […]

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Pandemic Induced Self-Isolation

I am now into month two of self-isolation due to the threat of CoVID-19 here in the UAE. I am fortunate enough that my company has been able to put together a business continuity plan in preparation of a possible lockdown since mid-January this year. As early as 8 March 2020, we have been given […]

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Welcome to EllaLand.blog

Welcome to Ellaland The land of all things Ella. The inhabitants of Ellaland have varied intersts and they are just bursting at the seams to share with you all their insights about various things under the sun. Ellaland has 5 main inhabitants who are more than happy to share their knowledge, views, and experiences with […]

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