Yes, it’s true… I am celebrating my 10th Anniversary today. Marriage? No. Birthday? No. Hmm… what could it be? Well, as of today, I have been living in the Philippines for 10 years! In many ways, they have been 10 long years. In other ways, they have flown by quickly. Some things about living in […]
Bon Voyage, Part 2
Remember, last week I wrote an article entitled “Bon Voyage” and I told you about the fact that a lot of expats are leaving the Philippines right now, most of them are headed back home? Well, at the end of last week, I found out about another expat friend of mine who recently left the […]
Green Side Up
During “My New Car” articles I mentioned that I was in dire need of landscaping. As over the years all my grass died. The first estimate was around P 22,000.00 which I politely declined. I wanted to buy grass but at those prices Maui Wowie would have been cheaper. I put out feelers to find […]
Nosedive
It’s a nosedive. Freefall. Hard times ahead, perhaps. I’m talking about the US Dollar exchange rate for Philippine Pesos. I predicted in my predictions for 2010 that the US Dollar was going to experience some tough times in terms of exchange rate, and so far, I’m afraid that my prediction is proving to be correct. […]
Having a US presence
Over the years, on this site and other places, I have advocated that as an expat it is important to maintain a US presence. If you are not from the USA, then just substitute your country of origin. If you are British, maintaining a UK presence has importance, etc. The ways that I have advocated […]
Something to Do
I admit it, off times I get a little bored sitting on the mountain all day. You might think I drink beer all day, but that’s just not true, I like Rum also. Yet I don’t do that every day either. I have a lot to keep me busy, and with the “Honey Do’s” added […]