Jun
10

In the Meantime…

So much has been going on but I haven’t had the motivation to post about it. I used to be so obsessed with blogging and now it has become a chore. Something I avoid with great care, like the growing pile of laundry in my room. Well, I hope to get back into it soon.… Continue reading »

Mar
05

It’s more Fun Being 28

28 Things that are more fun as a 28 year old than a 27er: I get more candles on my cake I don’t have to say bente syiete (27) anymore, which…let’s just admit…syiete always seems to gets me tongue-tied. Glad THAT’S over now. And that’s….really all I could think of… Ummm….     So another… Continue reading »

Dec
13

How Did THAT Happen?

I was hanging out with one of my friends at the dance studio. We were the only ones there that day so we were trying to amuse ourselves by playing random games while gulping down coffee and pandesal for merienda. Then she gets a text from a friend.   Philippine Allstars are performing today The… Continue reading »

Dec
11

Dancing Fun

I used to go to this one cafe for a cozy place to enjoy coffee and wi-fi. My favorite spot was on the second floor, right next to the window. I hadn’t gone in a long time and then one day I showed up and the upstairs part of the cafe had been turned into… Continue reading »

Jul
03

One Year Thus Far…

Yesterday was my one year anniversary of when I first arrived in the Philippines. I can’t believe a year has gone by already! Life here as a volunteer is ambivalent and complex but it is also such an amazing journey as well.

Mar
20

Projects and Dreams…

For those curious as to what I do at work these are my three basic areas:     I help with a youth organization called Winners where we go to the local high schools and teach after school life skills classes. It’s really more of a club. Sessions include a variety of topics such as… Continue reading »

Feb
29

Twenty-what?!

So here I am. Twenty seven. Really?   When I was younger, I never even dreamed of the kind of experiences I have been able to have thus far. Twenty seven always seemed so far away. I thought I’d be married at this age. Instead, I am halfway around the world living a very different… Continue reading »

Feb
06

Party Central

It’s interesting the life I lead right now. I have never lived by myself before and so it’s strange to come home to my own house, cook dinner and eat by myself. Even though I did that a lot in the states, it’s just seems strange now that I actually do live alone. Not that… Continue reading »

Jan
23

Neighborhood Friends

I moved into my new house a week ago! Once I get settled in I will take pictures. It’s very close to my work, about a five minute walk. The only downside is that I have to walk up a big hill to work. I’m huffing and puffing by the time I get there. I… Continue reading »

Apr
11

Thoughts on Friendship

I have come to realize that in this life, good friends are a rare thing indeed. Some friends may come and go and we will always have those good memories, but few friends are for life. Luckily I do have some wonderful friends who are lifelong friends. I know I can depend on them for anything…

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