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[Photos] Me.. Out & About In the Philippines
This is a random collection of images I photographed as I wander about from place to place. Some are of me, others are just whenever
Read more[Video] – Sabong; Cock-Fighting in the Philippines
‘Sabong‘, as it is known locally here in the Philippines, is what we commonly know as simply ‘Cock-Fights’. It has been a part of the
Read more[Video] – MUST Have Rice; Into the Storm
“If I don’t have rice.. I think I will DIE.” I think I’ve heard at least three Filipinos tell me this since I’ve arrived. Rice
Read moreA Night ‘Out’.. To Clear My Head
Well, it’s 4:52am.. I just got back home about 20 minutes ago from the club and.. I’m still not tired. But, it was good to
Read more[Ask Henry] – How Did You Decide to Relocate?
Question: “(sry Henry, my friends call me channel 10 news coz I ask a lot of questions lol) B4 u met your Filipina GF in
Read more[Video] – Night Life on Mactan Isle – Philippines
Update: As of July 7th, 2013.. Chicago Joe’s closed it’s doors until further notice. It’s hoped that new management will re-open it. If/When that happens
Read more[Diary] – The Funk, Dating, Working, Writing – Nov. 2012
Month of NOVEMBER – 2012 Every so often I feel like sharing some short item I have on my mind but it’s not enough to
Read more[Photos] – All Souls/Saints Day in the Philippines
In a previous photo gallery I shared with you how I usually celebrate Halloween these days, at a costume party in a club. That was
Read moreStarting Over..
Well, last month was certainly full of surprises. I didn’t anticipate being single again when the month started back in October. Even though I knew
Read more[Photos] “Halloween in the Philippines”
Since this is still my first year out of the U.S. it is also my first in a series of holidays spent away from my
Read more[Video] Typhoon.. In The Afternoon
It’s hard to convey via just video or text how amazing it is to enjoy warm rains here. I’ve mentioned it a couple times because
Read more[Video] — In Search of.. Good Mexican Food
Having grown up in a Hispanic home and in Southern California, I am a huge fan of Mexican food. My Mom is an awesome cook
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Handling Money in the Philippines
When my plane first landed here in the Philippines it was around 1pm, midday. By 3pm I had found my way to the nearest large
Read more[Video] – Yes, They Have Super Malls Over Here
While I was back in the States, first planning my trip to move here, until I began my online research I really didn’t know ANYTHING
Read more[Diary] – Massage, Fever & Pretty Girls – Sept. 2012
Month of SEPTEMBER – 2012 Every so often I feel like sharing some short item I have on my mind but it’s not enough to
Read morePoked, Pestered & Petitioned, But a Good Day
Another interesting 30 hours. To avoid some drama building up in town with some people I’d gotten to know, I decided to begin exploring the
Read moreSiesta, Dinner and ‘Not My Cat’..
It’s early Tuesday morning, around 1:45am and I should be in bed by now. Usually I’m awake until 2-3am but I have to be at
Read moreMaid in the Philippines
There is a Ying and Yang I taught my children as they were growing up. It consisted of two opposite maxims; (a) Always be inquisitive,
Read morePhilippine Myths: True & False
I’m from California, the ‘Golden State’. Land of Hollywood, Disneyland and surfing. It’s funny to me when I hear misconceptions about California from those who
Read moreThe Gritty Side of Paradise
It’s my guess that nothing in this world is ‘all’ any one thing. Los Angeles is not ‘all’ bad. Nor is it all good either.
Read more[Video] Sunday Evenings at the Marketplace
What would make for a nice follow-up after spending a Sunday afternoon at the cockfights? For me, it’s taking a walk through the Marketplace at
Read moreHow Could Anyone NOT Make Friends Here?
It’s A Small Island After All I told myself before leaving the U.S. that my first month in Mactan I wasn’t going to talk to
Read moreRelationships In The Philippines: Part 2
Part 2: THE SINGLE LIFE – MEETING FILIPINAS ONLINE In the first part of this series we took a look at marriage in the Philippines.
Read more[Photos] A Day at the Lapu Lapu Marketplace..
Due to a nearby topical storm the day was a bit overcast but nice and cool. So I grabbed my camera and decided to visit
Read more[Photos] Dance Contest at Guisano Island Mall..
I decided one random afternoon to visit the Guisano Island Mall, on Mactan, and as soon as I walked in a Dance Contest was just
Read moreAnd Then It Started Raining..
I read recently somewhere online, “You haven’t been to the Philippines until you’ve walked home in the rain.”. Well, if that’s true then I got
Read moreMy First 10 Days – Some Observations
It’s officially been 10 Days since I first landed here on Mactan Island. Each day has been an adventure with it’s own set of tasks
Read moreMy First Friday on Mactan..
My plane arrived Wednesday around Noon and for the following two days I’ve been doing LOTS of walking in and out of town. Getting settled
Read moreLast Minute Details; Preparing to Move Overseas
[Calif., USA – July 18, 2012] Now that I’m down to the last 21 days prior to my departure from the US, it’s time to
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