Coming in through back doors
I went to Manila for few weeks August and September. Long time since I visit there, very long. But, already back home again with Minda here at Zamboanga City. I arrived a few days now.
One thing that I notice in Manila, the product selection there is much different from here in Zambo. You know, here in Zamboanga area, we get many products from Malaysia and Indonesia. They call it “back door entry” because it is not coming through official channels – i.e. coming in through Manila.
Back door products are cheap too! Malaysian prices lower than Philippines. And, no taxes on these products, because avoiding official paths to the stores.
What kind of products come in through backdoor? Everything! Even food items. Fabric. Textiles. Clothing. Even thing like cameras and electronics. One time I saw Sony PS3 that is backdoor model.
Boats ply trade routes from Sandakan to Tawi Tawi to Zamboanga City every day. We see the products in Zamboanga stores, same products not to be seen in Manila and elsewhere!
Different flavor, different life in Zamboanga. Different products too. Different prices. Come visit Zamboanga – life different here!
Nothing but troubles
Yes, mi amigo! I am in trouble! Why you did not read my writing here at LiP for long time now? I have troubles. You won’t be able to believe these, friends.
Where can I start this?
Can you remember, I have motorcycle? In June 14, I write article that I did buy a motorcycle! Oh, I enjoyed it so much! I was riding the city, king of Zamboanga. I enjoy so much fresh air, lots of people watching my ride in the streets of Zamboanga.
Everything great on my motorcycle. Until July 10. Crash. Bang. Rip! Broken my leg! Scrape all skin from my leg. Blood. Plenty of blood.
I go to hospital. Spend 6 days in Labuan Community Medicare Hospital. Great pain, plenty doctor looking after me. Plenty X-Ray. Plenty pain killer pill.
You think that is my trouble that I mentioned? Oh, amigos… motorcycle wrek is only starting of my troubles.
During 6 days of hospitalization, I meet my nurse, Minda. Oh, Minda. Very nice nurse. Very beautiful nurse. Very good treatment to me during my pain.
Since I living in the Philippines since 2005, I very careful, I never fall for any girl here. I enjoy many company of many girl, but never get hooked to one. But, I am weak in my injury condition. I take a big fall for Minda.
Many Nurses - You find Minda in Picture
Yes, now I have girlfriend. Just one month only, but she already mention to me the “M” word. You know M word? Marriage! For now, I hold off, I can resist. I hope I continue to resist for a long while. But, I not the same since motorcycle injury.
I drive too fast! I drive motorcycle too fast. I drive too fast for Minda.
I think my trouble only beginning now. Girlfriend? Oh yes, more trouble coming, I feel it. What you think?
