Whenever any parent plans to move, kids are always a primary concern. Whether you are moving across town, or moving across the world, you have to worry about the kids, right? Well, not always! One thing that I hear from people day in and day out is that they are concerned about moving to the […]
Language update
Well, I haven’t mentioned for a while about my quest to learn how to speak Bisaya. Don’t worry, though, that doesn’t mean that I’ve given up, I just haven’t been talking about it for a while! I didn’t want to wear out the topic. But, a few people have asked me about it via e-mail, […]
Where do you shop for groceries?
For any kind of major grocery shopping, there are basically two places you can choose from in the Philippines. I am not talking about needing to buy a can of coke or a pack of gum at the convenience store. I am talking about making a major purchase of groceries for your household. Maybe it’s […]
My routine
I used to have a really healthy routine every day. I would get up and do some quick work, then go swimming daily (weekdays). It was really good for my health. Not only did I gain more strength through the exercise I gained from regular swimming, the exercise from the swimming also made me lose […]
Ibatan? Or is it Ivatan?
Ibatan is the language that is spoken in the region of the Batanes Islands here in the Philippines. Actually, until just a short time ago, I had never heard of it! Did you know that here in the Philippines over 80 different languages are spoken in different parts of the country? As I have discussed […]
Friendships
Having friendships in your life is very important. It’s always good to have a person that you can talk with, share good things with, and lean on for support when that is what you need in your life. Having a group of friends who can fill these needs is something that you need to cultivate […]