Non-Smoking Room Please

Our recent stay in Hard Rock Hotel was pleasant albeit the whiff of cigar in our room. I always request for a non-smoking room whenever we travel. Unfortunately, it is always subject to availability and when we arrived in the hotel, it was almost 11:00 p.m. so the room given to us was a smoking room.

I did not complain anymore as I was tired, disoriented and very sleepy. Last thing on my mind was to be fussy. The room was not smelling bad as I expected it to be. They must have sprayed deodorizer or neutralizer. Albeit the faint smell of smoke, my daughter and I managed to sleep well without smelling like we came from a smokers' lounge.

Next time, I will certainly insist on my preference. That is the reason why I always ensure my booking in advance so they can accommodate my requests.

Gifts For Bosses

I am not one to buy fancy gifts for my bosses because they are earning ten times my salary and they have every fancy thing a person can have. However, there are bosses who I really like because they are nice and they certainly deserve a great gift.

I searched the internet for fancy gifts to give top executives in the office. I have one boss who loves to smoke so I thought, the best gift to give that person is something related to his or her passion - smoking! Since my budget is really tight, I want to know where to buy cheap cigars so it does not break my piggy bank. That person can use the cigar or keep it for collection or as a decoration on his or her curio but I want it to be appreciated.

There are few cigar stores here in Dubai. Most of them carry very expensive cigars and I cannot afford that. I will check if they sell by pieces so I can just buy few. It's the thought the counts anyway.

Smoke Free Zone

I remember the time when I was still in the Philippines in one of the smaller companies I have worked for. My manager would smoke like a chimney. I would probably adjust if he had used the small cigarettes but he used to light his Dutch Master cigars. The office was small so even if he was in another room, the smoke wafted in our area and I would leave the office for fresh air or had to open the window. What really irritated me was the fact the I had been exposed to the smoke and I have asthma.

I feel relieved now that the company I am working for is a smoke-free zone. There are designated areas for smoking and those areas are very far from my work station. Also, I don't smell like I had smoked too because I am not exposed to the awful scent of smoke.

Clean-Up

The reason why I do not enjoy and like having parties at home is the clean-up after the mess when the very last guest leaves. You see smudges of sauces on the floor, left-over cigars, dirty dishes, stale food, opened soda cans, sticky floor, and a total disarray of stuff.

I must admit, I grew up with helpers at home who would do all the cleaning and washing for my family. However, living in a foreign land does not give me that luxury to afford my own helper. So, I do everything myself even if I did not host the party. Sigh!