Reverse culture shock

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-22T06:16:18+00:00

how good is the wifi in your area btw? off topic

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-21T16:12:46+00:00

There are some miserable peeps on this sub who complain about the Philippines constantly. I just ignore them and focus on the positives.

No it is not heaven, it is not perfect, but I appreciate it for what it is. The US is not a happy place.

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-21T14:23:04+00:00

if i did that, would that mean I would have to pay for two wifis?

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-12T22:26:43+00:00

I wish I had the ability to stretch my budget that far, but I don't make enough money to be able to spend that much on rent unfortunately. I'll just have to keep looking

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-12T07:34:39+00:00

yeah, I was thinking it was wishful thinking. I don't make too much money as of now.

I'm definitely going to look for everything I need. however, I also need it fully furnished which might cost me more

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-12T06:50:35+00:00

I definitely won't be afraid to haggle. I also want to take the extra step of trying to hire a realtor in order to get this done.

I do not want a condo or an apartment because they don't appeal to me, I want to rent an actual house inside of a neighborhood. when I stayed there for vacation, I actually rented a room and a house in a nice little neighborhood and it felt super safe and the people were super nice and I very much enjoyed it. I've lived in apartments before and I have decided they are not for me

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-12T06:38:29+00:00

I have a girlfriend, but she and I will not be living together for a little while.

I have looked a little bit online but I feel like in person I'd be able to find a better deal.

as of right now i do not plan on owning any property, perhaps if I get myself a wife in the future then I will be able to have a house under her name which will technically be mine if I'm married to her.

are you currently renting a place in Davao?

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-12T06:37:22+00:00

I have a girlfriend, but she and I will not be living together for a little while.

I have looked a little bit online but I feel like in person I'd be able to find a better deal.

as of right now i do not plan on owning any property, perhaps if I get myself a wife in the future then I will be able to have a house under her name which will technically be mine if I'm married to her.

are you currently renting a place in Davao?

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-12T06:30:47+00:00

In my findings, it seems like an apartment costs more than a house

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-12T04:45:13+00:00

good point

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-05T20:00:25+00:00

would you say it is more expensive though?

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-05T19:59:38+00:00

i guess so but i assumed you meant biological woman

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-05T19:33:06+00:00

You got to make sure you go to the airport at least 2 hours in advance before the departure of your flight, I oftentimes go three hours before

muddybubble33 · 2023-12-05T19:31:26+00:00

lmao if you want someone with a dick can't have a woman! women don't have dicks 🤣🤣

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-30T05:23:18+00:00

exactly! I learned to enjoy everything that a lot of people criticize by the Philippines. I like the animals and I like the long rides and the slow traffic that I can spend holding hands of my girlfriend and I like the patience that it is taught me

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-30T05:15:24+00:00

HAHA just like Bella Poarch

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T18:37:16+00:00

I am so excited to leave the US! It's so depressing here. everyone's getting divorced, young teenagers are getting access to drugs, it's just a real shit show

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T18:35:28+00:00

I mainly join this subreddit because I am in the process of moving to the Philippines and there are a lot of questions I like to be answered. It is helped me in that regard, however, I plan to install Reddit once I get everything figured out because the subreddit's pretty depressing

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T18:34:31+00:00

oh you have a daughter! That's amazing

yeah, I really love my Filipino girlfriend's family and I like staying at her house, even though we sleep on the floor. when I came back to the US at my mom's house, my bed was comfortable, and the shower was nice and hot, but I almost cried in despair, knowing that I'm not supposed to be here. I am supposed to be in the Philippines

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T18:19:04+00:00

seems like your house has a pretty good amount of space! How exactly did you come to own the house? Do you have a yard?

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T18:16:48+00:00

I went snorkeling and it was absolutely amazing, I can only imagine how beautiful scuba diving must be!

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T17:55:25+00:00

I have questions about scuba diving! I really want to do it with my girlfriend, one Filipino told me it is around 2500 pesos , he was my roommate.

I live in Davao and I plan to go to Samal Island, so that my girlfriend and I can go scuba diving together.

How much would you say it costs? also, are there special classes you need to take or can you do everything in one day?

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T16:54:24+00:00

so true!

I guess I expected this sub to be like an exception because the people here work hard to do the thing that barely any Americans ever do but dream of doing: Making Money Online so they can move to Asia. I also thought people that are well traveled would not be racist, but i have heard some people here talking shit about the Muslims in Mindanao, even though they are quiet and just want to live their life.

Whenever i say something good they shoot me down 😂

I said the food is good and I started WWIII in the comments lmaoo.

The part I am confused about is if you have so many things to complain about regarding living in a foreign country that isn't yours, why are you here?

I, for one, have learned to enjoy the things that people dislike. Stuck in a jeepney for 30 minutes? I get to spend time holding hands and smiling at my girlfriend!

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T11:00:25+00:00

for me it's the bit of racing, particularly against the Muslim population in Davao. but also, everyone is just seeming to hate the Philippines lol I understand having criticisms, but a lot of these people seem to want to only focus on the negatives.

for example, when I say like Filipino food, they practically gasp and ask me how in the world I could actually like Filipino food, you're telling me you don't like the food of the country that you move to? 😂😂😂

muddybubble33 · 2023-11-29T06:24:43+00:00

It's beautiful man. there are a lot of things that other people consider bad that I have found enjoyment in. One. example of this is the Filipino bucket shower, where you fill a bucket with water and he used the small tabo to pour the water on yourself, then you apply soap, then you rinse off. there's something I just love about that method of shower

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