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Archive for March 23rd, 2006

"Are you crazy?!"

That’s one thought I’m going to have to deal with quite a bit when other Filipinos learn of my intention to settle down here. I know I’m going to get that look from the human resource directors at Philippine hospitals where I apply for employment.
One thing I’ve noticed though. When I take the [...]

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If I had my way.

I want my kids to speak Tagalog better than I can. Even better, I want them to be able to speak Bicol too! I want them to attend grammar school and high school here in the Philippines. I want them to walk hand-in-hand with their friends to school or wherever. That’s [...]

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I distinctly remember thinking early in January, “While I may have the guts to go overseas for 10 weeks I can’t imagine moving overseas.”
Well, I seem to have sold myself on starting a life here because I’ve spent the last few weeks trying to figure out the logistics. My dad has seen this look [...]

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Enough already.

I never thought I would say this but I’m really getting sick and tired of bribing the police. I got pulled over again today. It was all a bunch of crap. The street signs are all messed up!

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Pyramid scheme.

I hope the U.S. state department doesn’t read this entry before I have a chance to implement The Plan I came up with earlier today.
Fact: Any child of mine, regardless of birthplace, is a U.S. citizen by virtue of the fact that I am a U.S. citizen.
Plan: If I have 10 children here in the [...]

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