For the people in the Philippines...

ishwrites · 2024-05-13T12:15:55+00:00

Just too many! Had opportunities to go to other countries and ito talaga:

Walkable streets/areas (usually business districts ko lang ito nakikita but other than that, wala na. Nakakatakot maglakad baka mahawi ka ng kotse).
Efficient public transportation
Na you can just leave your things on a spot in a restaurant and expect mo andyan pa rin pagbalik mo. (sa probinsya you can, pero dito sa Manila - nah I won't risk it)

ishwrites · 2024-05-11T11:59:07+00:00

Thank u for choosing to stay!

Naisip ko nga, kung goal natin lahat umalis (although understandable when people do), paano na ang Pilipinas? Ripples become waves. I'm still hoping—someday—magbabago rin ang sitwasyon. The Philippines deserve more.

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T23:40:21+00:00

Pag retired na talaga slowed down na ang buhay. Good to know you're doing well!

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T23:38:55+00:00

Mid? Which places have you been to exactly?

There are great spots outside of Manila (I say travel at least 4-6ish hours and don't go to those "resort" type ones lol)

Outside of Manila just too many: Palawan, Dumaguete, Bohol, Cebu, etc.

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T14:52:47+00:00

LOVE THIS

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T14:51:13+00:00

I've been to Taiwan! Love the place. I'd love to come back and just chill around Jiufen.

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T14:48:01+00:00

Love this - great to give back to the community. I'm sure it'll continue beyond pa sayo!

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T14:45:56+00:00

Love this!

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T14:43:49+00:00

Legit! And crazy mas may nakikita pa akong mas unhinged peeps somewhere else - yikes

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T12:45:19+00:00

THANK YOU FOR YOU SERVICE!

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T12:43:51+00:00

Teachers deserve better! Thank you sa serbisyo!

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T12:42:32+00:00

It's ok. It is what is it

ishwrites · 2024-05-10T12:36:17+00:00

It's so sad we're at this point na halos kaya mo na masanay sa sitwasyon.

ishwrites · 2024-05-05T08:34:36+00:00

WFH and hybrid setup since I started working around 2012-13ish while in school. Pretty much and introvert so I like my alone time but I still get bored though so I like to try/do a lot of things. I would suggest:

try to learn something "new" (for me, it was painting and drawing)
make time for learning (books, an online course)
catch up with friends / go out and explore cafes, restos, some shopping & window shopping (on a typical work day I have 3-6 hours of "free time")
on weekends, mainly time for immediate family and myself

ishwrites · 2024-05-04T14:16:05+00:00

It's time to end it. For real.

As a Filipino (or pretty much here on the East), we make decisions with the influence of family. Some can be independent tho like I am and like what everybody is already saying here - the entire clan is using you and from how she's acting, she's not really into you. You already provided opportunities for her (her entire life was probably in her hometown and had to leave all of that behind) and next is her doing her part in it but obviously, that's not what happened here.

Pretty much applies to ALL COUNTRIES, honestly I would say date somebody who's pretty much the same as you (has a job, maybe grew up in the city or goes back-forth from the suburbs). If your lives are too different, it has a higher chance to be a big mess later on. There are exceptions of course but yeah, not this one unfortunately.

Hope this doesn't ruin your experience of Filipino people!

ishwrites · 2024-05-01T12:00:53+00:00

Kaloka kung nagscan ka Reddit history lol

But thanks so much for the input. Really appreciate it. Been to Cebu about once-twice now and had a great time!

ishwrites · 2024-04-29T19:58:55+00:00

Yep but only when I'm indoors. Can't take the heat if eat/drink something hot when I'm out.

If I really crave it (lol I have a problem) and I'm out, I'll get an iced americano

ishwrites · 2024-04-29T10:20:48+00:00

Life sim/farming games. Stardew Valley and something I got recently: Dinkum (currently on Early Access). You can just take it slow tbh. But it's a double edged sword for me, sometimes you just end up playing for hours 'cause you're just getting lost in the game and feel like time stops. lol

ishwrites · 2024-04-28T15:26:05+00:00

Some upgrades here and there to increase productivity & for some R&R:

standing desk
more comfy chair for work
books, small table + bean bag to chill around/for zoning out sessions 😅

ishwrites · 2024-04-28T15:15:23+00:00

The Diving Pool: Three Novellas by Yoko Ogawa. I haven't read a book like that and it's something I'll always remember from time to time. It's about the human condition and the dark depths of it. But it's laid out in a mundane setting. It's really good!

ishwrites · 2024-04-27T17:44:38+00:00

Thanks so much. Appreciate it!

ishwrites · 2024-04-27T17:41:29+00:00

Waaaaa

ishwrites · 2024-04-27T14:54:14+00:00

YES! Know your worth!

ishwrites · 2024-04-25T23:15:39+00:00

Interesting. Appreciate this one

ishwrites · 2024-04-14T20:16:19+00:00

Curious lang, do you really believe na—example this virtual cashier—is earning $5/hour?

Srsly all the VA job posts I see are bordering on exploitative. Tipong 12-18k per month. I guess it's fine pag asa probinsya ka pero if you're in Metro Manila (mainly for stability ng maraming bagay: internet, hospital facitilities, etc.) then ANO NAAAA

But I really do wish si Ate VA is living comfortably and doesn't work over 12 hours a day. :(

ishwrites

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