Don’t get confuse with the title. There’s something for you to discover in this post. You’ll see. Although I emphasize that you can send money to the Philippines from Canada, the different ways that you’ll learn on how to remit money can help you in one way or another wherever you are. How to Send […]
I Bought the Cheapest Table in IKEA
Yes, I bought the cheapest table that I can find in IKEA. Let me know if you find something cheaper that what I found and would gladly update this post. I am all for finding good deals. I was lucky enough to buy Tärendö while there’s still stock last month and had it delivered in […]
Within a Year I Dealt with 2 Common Tenant Problems
Time flies. Half of the year passed by already since I move to a new apartment in summer. For the first three months I was busy getting a dining table (never had the need to buy before) and a surprisingly cheap IKEA desk. While I bought some stuff, I continued decluttering. Some things were sent […]
Why I Love Gifting Watches
Tis the season for gift giving. Or any time of the year. Cash is the easiest and fastest way to give through online money transfer like Remitly. For OFWs like me it’s best to send balikbayan box before holidays. Send food for Noche Buena or gifts. Speaking of gifts, I noticed that I like giving […]
The Only Wine that I will Drink (for Now)
Is it a badge of honour to graduate from a university and not learn how to drink alcoholic drink? It could be, if you live in a conservative Asian society having high regard to religion (predominantly Catholic) and education (while still living at parents’ house). As for me, I don’t have any issue with drinking. […]
Life Update December 2020: More Time at Home
Where did time go this year? We all know how horrible the year 2020 is. I only want the last few days of the year to swiftly pass by without any hiccups. When lockdown was implemented in March, I was one of the few lucky ones to keep working. Fortunately the commute is short and […]
Sending Balikbayan Box in Time of Pandemic
After settling in my new apartment and dealing with some tasks (installing Wifi and buying a dining table), I decided not to wait and sent a small balikbayan box in the Philippines. I said before that I would refrain from sending balikbayan boxes to save and invest more. So why now? Why during a pandemic […]