At first, it seems logical to ask my family to pay for my monthly contribution for Pag-IBIG and SSS. I am already sending monthly remittance so to save additional expenses why not ask a favour to my family to pay on my behalf. It seems that I thought of a great idea . . . […]
Another Bad News at Work: A Scary Realization of an Employee
“Did you know somebody was laid off? Two of them.” This wasn’t the first time I heard this. But I pretend I didn’t know because I’m more annoyed and don’t want to show it. Ever since the price of oil went downhill there has been massive layoff in Calgary; and where I work has the […]
Where to Buy Flip Flops for less than a Toonie
Who can forget the days of playing Tumbang Preso? I remember getting the slippers at home so I have more chance to hit the can. But my favourite slippers/flip flops is the ever durable Rambo. Well time has changed. We all have to outgrow the traditional Filipino children’s game. But one thing doesn’t change: I […]
Why Did I Buy a Car on Kijiji
I started to commute to and from to school when I was in fourth grade or maybe third. Since then I’ve been commuting to work, mall, photowalk with my sister, and lakwatsa without asking permission to my parents (a rebel with a cause). I love travelling on my bike. On jeepneys, on which I should […]
Are You Afraid of Sending Balikbayan Boxes in December?
Sending balikbayan boxes in December wasn’t in my plan. It is a superstitious belief of OFWs that I’ve been hearing as a child. My excitement of opening boxes coming from Canada is off season in December. And I carried that belief till such time that it is time for me to send balikbayan boxes from […]
Sending Balikbayan Box from Calgary
I wrote Balikbayan Box Shipping from Canada to the Philippines a few months ago. I decided to narrow down the list for the purpose of sending balikbayan box from Calgary only for my own reference and other kababayan who have decided to settle in Cowtown. So that’s how I come up with a blog post. […]