(Three) Years have gone by and I found that once again my Philippine Drivers License was about to expire. Which only seems fitting as the Philippines, gave me my license in 1997 and I used a (Three years expired) Florida license to get my new Philippine one. I tried to renew my Florida license, but […]
You Can Adjust to Anything
Yes; I miss my rum and my beer. But only because of a famous quote by Earnest Hemmingway; “I drink to make other people interesting.” I miss driving my car; my balance is not 100% yet SO no driving, but I don’t miss smoking…Well that first cup of coffee in the morning without a cigarette […]
Working with Philippine service providers
In the Philippines, the interaction between people is probably different than it is back at home, wherever you are from. In the Philippines specifically, and generally throughout Asia, it is important to treat people with respect. “Face” is an important concept in Asia, and you have to treat people in a way that they will […]
In The Wall
A couple of years ago during one of those multiple named Philippine (Or Chinese named) typhoons that roared through and knocked down three mango trees in my neighbor’s empty lot. I smiled at the time because nothing happened to our house. Time is the great equalizer because the tree in the back was ripped out […]
I’m not going to be an expat anymore
Yesterday, on Facebook, somebody made a comment and asked why I am an expat, and not an immigrant. I pointed him to this article, which I originally published in December 2010, so about 5 1/2 years ago. It is still very relevant today, and sums up the way I feel. So, I thought I’d re-share […]
Suki
Do you know what a “Suki” is? How about a “Suki Relationship”? It is something that is very important and beneficial if you plan to live in the Philippines. A Suki Relationship is the relationship between a customer and a trusted supplier. It is a relationship of mutual respect between these two people. If you […]