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 […]
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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 […]
Moving to a New Place in Times of Pandemic
It’s more than a month now since I moved to a new apartment. I mentioned my plan to get a new apartment in my 2019 Financial Review before the pandemic caused a worldwide quarantine aka the “new normal.” Alas, it’s my first time to leave on my own. I felt like singing On My Own […]
My First Philippine Vacation: Short but Meaningful
My current location is at home writing about my last year vacation in the Philippines and Vancouver. I only go out to go to work for a few days; social distancing is highly implemented. Violation is costly so it is best to keep one’s distance unless a group lives in a common household. My last […]
Going Back Home for the First Time: The Shocking Changes in the Philippines
I guess I’ve been away from home and the Philippines for a long time that a lot of things have changed. And will continue to do so in my absence. It has been years since I had a vacation but I haven’t talked about my experience. So here I am sharing my observation. Take note […]