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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
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
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
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
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
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
Learning Filipino: All the Tagalog/Visayan Words I Know
English is tough enough on my mind. In an attempt to make me burst, Jenny tested me on the Filipino language. These are all of
Guns in the Philippines Keep Your Fast Food Burger Safe
One fascinating observation I made in the Philippines is that there are guns all over the place. It’s not like a junk room in your
Long Distance Relationship Meetup Advice: Add a Day for Sleep
Traveling long distances takes a major toll on our bodies. This is especially true for anyone who has flown on a plane for 20+ hours.
More Men Have Walked the Moon Than Filipinos Have Walked a Block
I force Jenny into doing a lot of things. One she is completely not used to at all is walking lots. We don’t have a
Diversity in the Philippines Starts and Ends with Shirt Color
Growing up in the Northeastern part of the United States means I’ve been exposed to just about every race imaginable. You name it, I’ve hated
Lizards on the Walls
American readers: imagine lizards constantly crawling on your walls. It’s terrifying isn’t it? Life can’t possibly be worth living no matter how big your penis
Filipino Facts: Did You Know Two Disney Princesses Are Filipino?
Here’s something I’d never know without marrying a Filipino: Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan are both Filipino. Well, the woman who does their singing is,
Our First Karaoke Experience in the USA Together
Karaoke, which in the Philippines is often called videoke, is a National past time for Filipinos. While Americans are eating apple pies and watching baseball
Filipino Boys Are Old Enough to Remember Their Circumcisions
The most annoying, reviled, and disgusting flap of skin on earth is probably Ann Coulter. After her, it’s foreskin. I’m not old enough to remember
The Average Flood in the US is a Light Mist in the Philippines
Louder than a flock of teenage girls and more intrusive than an Amber Alert; sometimes our phones buzz like crazy and we receive warning of
Jenny Survived Winter: Can She Master Her First American Summer?
My darling wife managed to survive her first winter in the United States. It was a moderately friendly one with limited snow and warmer than
Empty Seats in the Philippines Are Treated Differently Than in the US
One constant reminder regarding the difference between the Philippines and US is how people treat the empty seat next to them. Specifically, the way we
Long Distance Relationship Warning: Prepare to Lose Sleep
The term long distance relationship is rather vague. I hear some people complaining about walking ten blocks or suggesting an item on the floor is
My Husband is Scary
This video’s title is not clickbait at all. You could click near the end to really see what I mean. But then, where’s the fun
Cold Showers Are All Over the Philippines
I grew up thinking cold showers were for torturing criminals and testing the limits of our nipple length. Jenny, as a Filipino native, thought differently.
Benefit of a Long Distance Relationship: It’s All Yours
Long distance relationships don’t come with many benefits. It’s like my work offering a one-percent 401K match. It’s a kind gesture, but would take a
Coin Money Versus Paper Money
One of Jenny’s first projects when she moved in with me was to get rid of my big bucket of coins. Something about collecting loose
