Everybody makes mistakes in life, but when making a major life decision it is good to do it with as few mistakes as possible. Last week, I was listening to a Podcast on the Internet while out walking, and it was about the “10 Mistakes” that people make when doing this, that or the other. […]
Good deals I found in Davao!
A few weeks ago Bob mentioned to me a set of pots and pans that he saw at S & R. He was explaining to me about it and it really got me interested. But when he mentioned the amount it just turned me off. I will not spend that kind of money unless I […]
Your Money Cheerfully refunded…
As you’ve traveled throughout the world do you remember seeing the signs posted in stores stating; “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Cheerfully refunded?” As you enter the Philippines take a minute and flush that slogan from your lexicon. It does not apply here. Down in the comment section after you read this there will be […]
Strategies For Supporting Yourself in the Philippines
If you have decided to start reading this article, please do me a favor and note the date. I’m writing this in 2014. Can I safely assume it is 2014 where you are living as well? This question may seem a little strange to you, but in now almost 14 years of working with foreigners […]
Medical Costs & PhilHealth
As readers know, last week I was hospitalized. I’d been sick for about five weeks, with infections in my arms and hands, very serious infections. I needed to go into the hospital so I could have intravenous antibiotics, as oral antibiotics were not strong enough to eliminate the infections. Anytime you are hospitalized, of course, […]
It Has Served Me Well
A year ago I wrote about maybe replacing my 1996 New Ole Honda Civic, but then fate raised its ugly head and I had to have the engine re-built. Then as luck would have it, I now owned a car with a new engine that still looked and ran good. I was stuck between that […]