A few weeks ago, during my Acculturation series, one of the articles I wrote was about how I enjoy riding jeepneys for my normal means of transportation. After I wrote that article, somebody made a comment suggesting that perhaps I should write an article explaining the process of how to ride a jeepney. Upon reflection, I think […]
In the Land of Computer Hell
And where is that Paul; well it’s located at Purok 4 Roosevelt Dinalupihan Bataan and it’s a permanent location. I know because that’s where my computer is. My dongle from globe is working fine. I can get on Lip. And Facebook without a hitch, I can’t download free music anymore as the courts shut down […]
Acculturation: Ain’t gonna happen!
Over the past weeks, I have been writing a short series of articles about my acculturation in the Philippines. Adjustments I have made. Changes in myself that have happened over the years. A few months back, I was thinking and come to the conclusion that I feel that I am pretty much finished with my […]
Dear Feyma “Can I get a loan in the Philippines?”
I always get emails inquiring about getting a loan for financing here in the Philippines. Here’s one of the emails I got. I want to buy a house that we really want and can afford the down payment. The monthly payment if there’s a financing we can afford it right now but not the downpayment if […]
The Arrival from Singapore
Sunday morning 29 January, the phones are chirping and buzzing by the minute. Our Daughter’s flight touches down on Clark Freeport at 20:00 hours or 8 PM other people’s time. “What time do you want to leave Daddy my daughter Hanna asked?” I replyed; “Darling at 17:00 hours my time (5 PM), and if you […]
Acculturation: Don’t sweat the small stuff
Over the past few weeks I have been writing about my process of acculturation in the Philippines. I’ve lived here for 12 years already and I feel that I am nearly fully adjusted to the culture here, and to the daily ups and downs of living here. One thing that I usually get a little […]