2007 LiP Highlights
It’s New Year’s Day in the Philippines, so let’s look back at the Highlights of 2007, before we embark on a whole new year!
January
The most popular post for January was “Did your wife give up her Philippine citizenship?”
February
In February, two posts caught attention and gained some popularity:
“We Just bought some Land in Samal, Now the Work Starts” - Well, we haven’t started too much work on that land yet, but we will be. We do still dream about making the move! But, it will wait for a number of years yet, as we still have kids in School, and that is best done in the City.
“What about my kids - They can’t speak Tagalog” - Don’t worry too much about your kids, they have the ability to learn the language, and they will do it!
March
“Korean Visitors flocking to the Philippines” - This was a hot discussion in March, and continues to be today!
April
“Helping those you select” - this is an article I wrote about how to decide who you should help financially and in other ways. Let’s face it, you can’t help everybody who needs money in the Philippines!
“Family asking for money” - an article by Feyma along the same lines, about dealing with requests for money from her family. An interesting article that affects nearly anybody who reads this site!
May
There were several hot topics in May. Let’s have a look!
“On Demand Hot Water” - this talked about the type of water heaters here in the Philippines. Lot’s of people seemed quite interested in this one!
“Would you want to be an ex-pat?” - some people don’t like being called an “ex-pat” - what do you want to be called?
June
“Looking for foreign foods in Davao?” - This one caught on late, but got quite popular!
“What do you need before you can make a move” - A rundown of things you should take into account before making the big move to the Philippines.
“Customer Service with a smile, but” - John Grant made his debut on the site with this article.
July
Things were really hot in July, and I don’t mean the weather!
“How I helped reduce Feyma’s pressure” - I talked about the pressure that Feyma felt by moving here and some of the things I did to help her deal with it.
“Hey, they don’t do things my way” - this is a constant problem that foreigners face, things are done differently here! Learn to deal with it.
“Pinoy Dogs” - John Grant’s dealings with dogs in the Philippines.
“Hi, I’m AmericanLola” - AmericanLola’s debut on the site!
“Looking at the Fence” - an interesting article from Kevin Smith.
“Idiotic Television” - Klaus’ struggle to find meaning on the TV.
“Helping others can lead to heartache too” - Feyma looks at her effort to help somebody, and the heartache that resulted.
“Annoying Noise” - Feyma tells how getting a night’s sleep can be difficult here in the City!
August
“Tourism Woes” - I tell of the struggle of my Mom to change flights in Manila!
“It’s Raining” - John Grant tells about how a few drops of rain affect the Philippines!
“Get your own Filipino Name” - AmericanLola shows us how to get a Filipino name!
“Mom’s shocking adjustments” - Feyma tells how my Mom has been adjusting to life in the Philippines.
“Now that’s disrespectful” - Feyma tells about an event that happened to us in a restaurant. Don’t miss this one!
September
“Culture of the Common Man” - I talk about Jeepneys in the Philippines.
“In America” - I talk about the way some Americans act when they come to the Philippines.
“Calamansi Juice - the lemonade of the Philippines” - Learn more about Calamansi fruit and it’s uses!
“A lovely dining experience” - John talks about eating out in Davao City.
“Language Learning Styles and Learning Tips” - AmericanLola continues her series about learning the language.
“Miracles or Charlatanry” - Klaus looks at faith healing in the Philippines.
“Passing along responsibility” - Feyma looks at how Filipino families deal with things like education costs.
“Wow, I tried it again” - Feyma looks at her latest venture in eating Durian!
October
“Terrorism can happen anywhere” - a look at acts of terrorism and how they can happen anywhere in the world.
“Our New Baby” - Feyma shares with everybody about our new baby! (What???)
November
“Frustration setting in” - I talk about my water woes!
“Being a foreigner means being American” - a look at how Filipinos look at foreigners.
“Striking up a conversation” - My taxi ride!
“Christmas in Manila” - John looks at a fascinating Christmas experience in Manila!
“Online Tutoring” - Kevin looks at a possible income source when he lives in the Philippines.
“My patience is wearing thin” - Klaus is getting tired of all the requests for patience!
“Getting expensive” - Feyma looks at the rising cost of living in the Philippines.
“Hiring Janitorial services” - Feyma was thinking of hiring some house cleaners - until she heard the price!
December
“Could you be deported?” - I look at the possibilities of a foreigner being deported from the Philippines.
“Want to buy a house? Need a Mortgage?” - A look at how to get a mortgage in the Philippines.
“A funny thing happened at the shops” - John tells about a hilarious experience while buying a microwave oven!
“Losing Face” - Don’t miss this important cultural post from AmericanLola!
“The Dissenter” - Klaus tells about people who disagree, very interesting.
“Roasted Pig” - Feyma tells about some really cool loafs of bread that she was given by a friend.
I hope that you all have enjoyed this site as much as I have this year! All my best in 2008 for all LiP writers and readers!
If you visit Davao in 2008, be sure to let me know, so we can meet up during your trip!
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Hello ~Bob Feyma! Happy ~New Year !!!! All the best!! Good luck ! We hope to meet you personally on July/August 2008 (God willing)..
Hi marygrace - Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you too! I’ll be looking forward to a July/Aug meeting!
Hi bob you make good work about blog (site) I wait you
make google translation tool but if you there is also
Yahoo babel fish translation and
Altavista babel fish translation
regards
Thanks Bob, I didn’t find your site until after my second trip to the Philippines this year. It was very interesting to read about some of the highlights of the year that I had missed. I read you every time you publish now and really enjoy it. Happy New Year!
Hi zois - Doing something to provide some site translation is one of my priority projects for this particular site in 2008. Hang in there… I’ll make sure that it supports Greek too, because you are my motivation to do this.
Hi John in Austria - Glad to know that our site has become a daily habit! I hope that the information that you find here continues to warrant your making regular visits to the site!
Bob when i read your summary of this years topics, it made me think, and realise this is why i read your blog, so many different topics from cultural to practical, i am very very impressed congratulations and best regards
Hi rick b - Yes, we do try to cover nearly any subject under the sun - as long as it has some relation to living here in the Philippines. It’s not always easy to come up with things to write about, but I hope that we do a decent job of bringing some variety, and interest too.
Hi Bob happy new year.I saw the picture of Davao from Samal on your sight under Bobs photos and that view is beautiful.I wonder is that your property and if not do you know any thing about that location.Thanks Jim.
Hi Jim - Yes, that photo overlooking Davao City is from the property that we own in Samal. It is located in Barangay Limao, Samal. It’s a very beautiful spot! There is still property available there, if you are interested. Just let me know, if you are interested in looking at property there, and I will help put you in touch with the land owner.