Our new domestic helper was trying to give “Lolo,” Grandpa, a shower the other morning. Lolo, afflicted with Alzheimer’s, lives in a nipa hut behind our home in Guimaras. Guimaras is the island province we call home. Seems like my father-in-law didn’t want a shower that morning. Which leads us to today’s post: “Philippines Stinky Cockfight Crowds?”
Domestic Helper
Niece Shaina Phenomenal Overcomer
Our niece Shaina, who lives with us, recently passed the Teachers board exams for elementary level teachers. First of all, it was no easy task. It was a path fraught with peril and pitfalls. This post is a tribute to our niece Shaina, phenomenal overcomer.
New Domestic Helper Lives Next Door
Regular readers of PhilippinesPlus may have noticed I’ve been punching out a few more posts lately. Furthermore, I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, but I’ve got more spare time. Spare time? I’ve been retired for ten years now. However, we haven’t had a household assistant for three months. Finally, we do. Our new domestic helper lives next door.
Our 1,170 Dollar March Five-Person Philippines Budget
Our nephew Sherwin has flown the coop. The 19-year-old moved to a boarding house in Guimaras in late March. Guimaras, of course, is the island province in Western Visayas we call home. One less mouth to feed in the future. Here’s a look at “Our 1, 170 Dollar March Five-Person Philippines Budget.” March’s budget came in 15 dollars higher than February’s budget.
Puzzling Blood Trail Haunts our Home
We’ve lived in our new home in the Philippines for over three years now. While my Filipina wife has heard laughing aswangs fly over our house, we haven’t had any mystifying incidents for a while. However, that all changed the other day.
What to do after Retirement in the Philippines?
Drink beer. Chase skirts. Start a business. Get a hobby. Travel. These are only several answers to today’s question. “What to do after Retirement in the Philippines?”
American Expat PH Monthly Budget Family of Six plus Eight Dogs
I haven’t posted any monthly budget figures for years on this website. Consequently, I thought such a post is long overdue. One of the most frequently asked questions about life in the PH is how much does it cost to live there? Therefore, without further ado, I present the following post: “American Expat PH Monthly Budget Family of Six plus Eight Dogs.”
Philippines “Paradise” Regular “Joe”
Philippines “Paradise” Regular “Joe.” That’s me. First of all, I’m not a rich guy. While I enjoy a fantastically comfortable life in the PH, I’m no “Fortunate Son.” I ain’t no millionaire’s son.