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White Like Rice: December 2013
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Friday, December 27, 2013. Funny, it doesnt LOOK like Christmas. It's been quite a while since I've updated the site, and a lot has happened since then! Well, I can't really think of anything that I'd want/need, especially after Christmas - I got the two things that have piqued my interest in the past 4 months (more on that later). Kuya,"* our oldest son, will most likely start preschool in January. He's excited about it, but I don't think he really knows what he's in for. However, during a trip to Divis...
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White Like Rice: A Year+ In Review
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Monday, January 19, 2015. A Year In Review. Very much worth the effort! Be eligible for citizenship, which I know is completely incorrect, so.) I have to fiuggre that out (as well as a couple other things) which may influence when we go back to the States. Our tentative plan is sometime in 2016, though we're not sure exactly when yet. The boys are bigger, of course. Kuya. Has started school and only has a few months left before summer break (they end the school year in April here). Ading. A Year In Review.
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White Like Rice: February 2014
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Friday, February 21, 2014. This is my shower. it's called "tabo.". Cold water, unless you want to take the time to heat up some water and mix it in. (Usually I don't). If you ever thought to yourself "Gee, I wish I could hear 'Gangam Style' OVER and OVER. At incredibly loud levels," then we have the perfect gift for your three year old! This is the Taal Volcano. It's an tiny active volcano (though dormant at the moment) in Tagaytay. Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Sunset over the beach in Iba. Once it dri...
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White Like Rice: I'm Big in the Philippines
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Monday, November 18, 2013. I'm Big in the Philippines. I've come to the conclusion/realization that no matter how hard I try, I will never "blend in" to my new home. Jing (my wife) is lucky. She blends in perfectly. in fact, she's earned the nickname "Kanto Girl" because of it. ("Kanto" means corner. which is where most of the street food - AKA "turo-turo" or "point-point" - is sold). Me Inside a Tricycle. I'm very aware of my presence. and I expect stares and comments when I walk to the Sari-Sari or...
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White Like Rice: January 2015
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Monday, January 26, 2015. Funny, I Didn't Think I Was Either. Even after our trip today to DFA, Jing and I are still not officially recognized as married in the PI. even though it's been five years since we were married and I already have my permanent residence through marriage to a Filipina citizen. I'll expand on that tomorrow probably, but I wanted to write the following snippet from today before I forgot:. Later, I overhear the lady telling the girl "Oh, you need to learn Tagalog.". I'm not poor.".
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White Like Rice: Funny, I Didn't Think I Was Either...
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Monday, January 26, 2015. Funny, I Didn't Think I Was Either. Even after our trip today to DFA, Jing and I are still not officially recognized as married in the PI. even though it's been five years since we were married and I already have my permanent residence through marriage to a Filipina citizen. I'll expand on that tomorrow probably, but I wanted to write the following snippet from today before I forgot:. Later, I overhear the lady telling the girl "Oh, you need to learn Tagalog.". I'm not poor.".
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White Like Rice: It's All Good in the 'Hood
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Sunday, November 10, 2013. It's All Good in the 'Hood. We're OK here in Binan. The typhoon was very noisy, flooded a few areas and knocked over some trees, but otherwise Binan is relatively untouched. The real trauma is down in the southern part of PI. Latest predictions to my knowledge have been more than 10,000 dead. That's all for this post. Just wanted to let everyone know we're OK. Go hug someone you love while you can. November 18, 2013 at 5:47 PM. I was so worried! Im Big in the Philippines.
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White Like Rice: February 2015
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Saturday, February 14, 2015. Why I Always Carry A Knife (or Three). I had originally planned on posting a different topic, but there have been some recent events that pushed my scheduled topic up a bit. I wanted to talk about security here and the fact that I always have a knife on my person. In the interest of full disclosure, yes, I am a "guns-rights advocate." I won't go into the ins and outs of my position on various related topics, but there it is. So I carry a knife. But the possibility of kidnappi...
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White Like Rice: Why I Always Carry A Knife (or Three)
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Saturday, February 14, 2015. Why I Always Carry A Knife (or Three). I had originally planned on posting a different topic, but there have been some recent events that pushed my scheduled topic up a bit. I wanted to talk about security here and the fact that I always have a knife on my person. In the interest of full disclosure, yes, I am a "guns-rights advocate." I won't go into the ins and outs of my position on various related topics, but there it is. So I carry a knife. But the possibility of kidnappi...
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White Like Rice: October 2013
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Saturday, October 19, 2013. We've now been here over a month, and though the job search continues (and I am still learning the ins and outs of getting around and handling social interactions in a different language), I thought I'd put a short update with a few observations. Rice is available at pretty much any fast food location. Even McDonald's gives you rice as part of your meal! My favorite dish is the chicken sisig. SARAP! Sunday, October 6, 2013. It's been a while since I've posted, obviously, and f...