Would You Work with Your Spouse?
Would you work with your spouse? Let’s weigh the pros and cons of this lifestyle choice. Continue reading Would You Work with Your Spouse?
On Work Lunches
Unli rice and how a Filipino work lunch differs from an American one. Continue reading On Work Lunches
Jury Duty is Stupid and Wasted My Wednesday
The odds finally tipped against my favor and I had to waste a Wednesday at jury duty doing nothing. Continue reading Jury Duty is Stupid and Wasted My Wednesday
What the Bs in Airbnb Stand For
And we’re back. As Jenny mentioned in her triumphant return to blogging, we had a miserable summer. It was hot, kids were often laughing within earshot of our apartment windows, and the only vacation we went on was due to … Continue reading What the Bs in Airbnb Stand For
Updates
Bedbugs, new jobs, you know the drill. Continue reading Updates
Am I Timmy or Timothy?
Legally, my name is Timothy. Ask Jenny and she’ll tell you she prefers to call me Timmy. I’ve always been a Timmy to her. Although we now refer to each other as Bee, Boot, or other cutesy vomit-inducing pet names, … Continue reading Am I Timmy or Timothy?
Sleep is the Enemy: An LDR Love Story
Long before Jenny and I were Whatevers*, we used to talk online about ridiculous things. One very strange day, we happened to have the same thought … Continue reading Sleep is the Enemy: An LDR Love Story
On Negative Emotions
I realized recently that as I grow older, my tolerance for bullshit and noise, literal and otherwise, has constantly diminished. Impressing others and pretending to care … Continue reading On Negative Emotions
Your Political Opinions Have Worn Me Down
Lately, I’ve been a little disconnected with the world. Other than my darling wife Jenny Bee, I don’t interact much with anyone on a real one-on-one basis. Sure, there’s the guy I get my gas from every two weeks. There’s … Continue reading Your Political Opinions Have Worn Me Down
Happiness is Impossible without Authenticity
We’re all told from a young age how important it is to be honest. I think that’s because, as humans, we’re genuinely dishonest creatures. Whether for our own personal gains or to protect those we love, there are plenty of … Continue reading Happiness is Impossible without Authenticity
The Super Bowl in the Philippines is a Beauty Pageant
A few weeks ago, Binibining Pilipinas took place in the Philippines. It’s the Super Bowl of the nation. The winner crowned in Binibining Pilipinas goes onto represent the country in the next Miss Universe. A lot of time does pass … Continue reading The Super Bowl in the Philippines is a Beauty Pageant
Decorating My Office Cubicle: A Futile Endeavor
Take a look around your work space. Chances are, most of the people around you have decorated their area in some format. Maybe they have pictures of their ugly kids or their dog-wife. Perhaps you work somewhere a little more … Continue reading Decorating My Office Cubicle: A Futile Endeavor
Weight Loss Thoughts: Meals are the Problem, Not Food
When I think about dieting, it’s easy. All you have to do is eat less food. Sounds simple enough. Anyone can do that. Some dopey kid … Continue reading Weight Loss Thoughts: Meals are the Problem, Not Food
We’ve Been into Cannibalism Lately
I noticed a trend with our latest movie/TV show watching choices. Many of the programs we’ve watched are about cannibalism. What is it with us? Is it our new diet making us crave for food so much we’re willing to … Continue reading We’ve Been into Cannibalism Lately
Long Distance Relationship Advice: Don’t Take Anyone’s Advice
How do you do it? How do you survive a long distance relationship? There’s no clear answer. Food, water, and air certainly help. There’s more to it, though. Jenny and I can give you plenty of advice on how to … Continue reading Long Distance Relationship Advice: Don’t Take Anyone’s Advice
Living with a Minimalist as a Former Collector
Shopping, buying new things, and spending any money at all makes me sick to my stomach. So, when I learned Jenny felt the same way, I knew for sure she was the wife for me. Jenny is what you may … Continue reading Living with a Minimalist as a Former Collector
The Butterfly Effect: What If You Never Meet Your Soulmate?
Assuming Jenny and I are soulmates and are meant to be together (hey, we did well on this quiz!) let’s examine how close we could have come to never meeting. Meeting your soulmate is no easy task. The odds that … Continue reading The Butterfly Effect: What If You Never Meet Your Soulmate?
Our Alaskan Dog Sledding Adventure
There are many ways to tell a story. One is through video. We’ve already shared our Alaskan adventure in a trilogy of award-winning features: Alaskan Adventure … Continue reading Our Alaskan Dog Sledding Adventure
Living with a Cheetos Addiction
At any given moment, Cheetos are only a few strides away from being inside of Jenny’s belly. At the low cost of only 60 cents per bag, it’s pretty hard to resist. You see, Cheetos aren’t as readily available in … Continue reading Living with a Cheetos Addiction
Everyone on TV in Asia is Asian and it Blows Me Away
When I visited the Philippines I expected to see a lot of Filipinos. Hey, it’s their land. They deserve to populate and prosper on it. What I still cannot comprehend is how many Asians are on television shows produced in … Continue reading Everyone on TV in Asia is Asian and it Blows Me Away
Casually Changing the Subject to the Philippines
I’ve undertaken many job interviews in the past several months. Only one job truly appealed to me from a creative aspect with the others winning due to their location and strict anti-slavery stance. One of the more recent interviews I … Continue reading Casually Changing the Subject to the Philippines
Have You Found Your Soulmate?
Are Jenny and I soulmates? There’s only one way to tell: Reading an article online and seeing if we meet the signs. There are lots of articles like this out there. To ensure victory, I’ve selected one with only eight … Continue reading Have You Found Your Soulmate?
Keeping Our LDR on the DL
It might amaze some people to learn that Jenny and I weren’t always this public in regards to our relationship. During the first two years together, … Continue reading Keeping Our LDR on the DL
Going Places is Way Better When Done in Private
Please stick out your tongue if you’re among us elite individuals who hate using public transportation. Now don’t get me wrong–I wasn’t born with a silver spoon hanging off my drooling aristocratic mouth. I’ve used public transportation all my life. … Continue reading Going Places is Way Better When Done in Private
