On Work Lunches
Unli rice and how a Filipino work lunch differs from an American one. Continue reading On Work Lunches
Tag: Culture
The Silent “B”
Words like “dumb,” “comb,” and “tomb” all carry a silent “B” at the end of it. That’s the case when you ask me. Ask my wife, … Continue reading The Silent “B”
Manny Pacquiao Approves of Everything
Manny Pacquaio is easily the most recognizable Filipino in the world. His tight leathery face and high school freshman height have not stopped him from becoming a national hero. Pacquiao’s ability to knock other men to the ground made him … Continue reading Manny Pacquiao Approves of Everything
Filipinos Don’t Know What To Do About Gay People
The people of the Philippines aren’t sure what they should do about the gay population. On one hand, they’re a very religious nation built primarily of Catholics. On the other softer, more manicured hand they seem to really get a … Continue reading Filipinos Don’t Know What To Do About Gay People
In Which We Go to Walmart and Timmy Dances
Timmy has finally brought me to the last phase of initiation to his culture: WALMART SHOPPING. Also, if you could endure enough to stay until the last third of the video, or even just skip to that, you’d see how much … Continue reading In Which We Go to Walmart and Timmy Dances
Making Your First Snow Angel is As Good As a Cheetos Party
I’ve always wondered what it feels like to lie down on snow and make a snow angel ever since I was a kid. At 24 years old, I finally did it! And boy, it was every bit as SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC as … Continue reading Making Your First Snow Angel is As Good As a Cheetos Party
The Decline of the Movie Theater Experience
By decline, I don’t only mean the reclining theater chairs. Which is kinda cool, I guess…after you finished laughing at them. Friday after Thanksgiving is special for my fiance and I. That is the time we watched our first movie together–in … Continue reading The Decline of the Movie Theater Experience
Sidewalks in the Philippines: A Myth
I’m talking about “real” sidewalks where you could actually walk without fearing for your safety. In the Philippines, there’s all forms of public transportation for very short up to the very long distances. From the trisikad (cycle rickshaw) that could transfer you … Continue reading Sidewalks in the Philippines: A Myth
Fall is FreezingAF for Someone from the Tropics
I still haven’t gotten used to the cold autumn weather. Everyday is just freaking cold to me, no matter what time of the day. When I arrived here at almost midnight on halloween, Timmy said it’s actually nice out for him. … Continue reading Fall is FreezingAF for Someone from the Tropics
A Review of Jeepneys from an American
In the Philippines one of the main forms of transportation is the jeepney. Basically, it’s like a jeep and a person’s knee mated; as the name suggests. Then the offspring looks like a jeep, but it’s the size of a … Continue reading A Review of Jeepneys from an American
So What Do You Do for a Living?
The question most people will ask when they’re trying to get to know you and you’re all adults is what you do for a living. Unless it’s competitive gambler or mall Santa, the response is usually pretty lame. Let’s face … Continue reading So What Do You Do for a Living?
Filipinos Appreciate the Practicality of Motorcycles, Americans Love Gas Guzzling Minivans
Transportation in the Philippines is significantly different than it is in the US. Most notably, an hour long cab ride is about the equivalent of six bucks over there. You can hardly get lunch in New York City for this … Continue reading Filipinos Appreciate the Practicality of Motorcycles, Americans Love Gas Guzzling Minivans
I’m in an Interracial Relationship and Sometimes I Forget
I’m in an interracial relationship yet I often forget this is a fact. It’s 2016 now and interracial relationships are pretty common. Even famous people have them. Disney movies for goodness sake center their plots around two people of different … Continue reading I’m in an Interracial Relationship and Sometimes I Forget
Everyone in the Philippines is Extremely Polite
I’m used to a very different type of person in the United States than what I experienced in the Philippines when I visit in October 2015. Growing up and living entirely in the Northeast, each day of my life I … Continue reading Everyone in the Philippines is Extremely Polite
