It’s how they make their living… you need to respect that when you travel to Asia… Many cities in Vietnam, Philippines, Korea and Japan, when you walk into a bar you will probably be quickly greeted by one or more attractive women. You will usually be ushered to a comfortable table rather than the bar, …
It’s just business abroad, foreigners paying for the lady’s drink… Read More »
I’m in Ho Chi Minh. I am 8,679 miles away from my hometown, Chicago IL USA. While I have been blessed to have placed my feet on the ground in the majority of Asia’s countries, I’ve made one very clear observation. There is not shortage of arrogant “white” men. Yep, I am profiling my own …
Even on the other side of the world, there is no shortage of ARROGANT “white” men… Read More »
One in yellow sitting closest to me was doing a video chat with a young child. I had a feeling it was probably her daughter, maybe a niece. I don’t speak the language but I could understand there was care. I felt there may be some distance between them. If so, I hope they close …
It is something I say again and again to many female friends. It is important for women to know their worth at all times. It is important that you hang on to that worth and never let anyone try to depreciate your value or kill your joy… Especially when it comes to relationships. A relationship …
Know your worth and never let anyone kill your joy… Read More »
*** Below the picture there is a very sad update to this post, which started out as a beautiful story…*** A woman never looks more beautiful than she does when she is “truly happy”. Her happiness is important to me, for reasons I cannot even understand myself. There is something about her smile that stays …
My mother taught me “how to give”. We did some good and we are asking for your prayers. I met a grandma named Lucille at Shakeys Pizza in Cavite (Naic) Philippines (yes the same Shakeys that went bankrupt in the US decades ago). They are still thriving in the Philippines and it’s the only place …
May the wind be always at your back… May the sun shine warm upon your face…the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand…
Good times! Some remote places like this only offer tap water. Always avoid tap anywhere thats remote, anywhere in Asia. Bottled refreshments better. Alot of remote places dont supply bottles water. So best to opt for a coke. No soft drinks? Then opt for hot tea or coffee, hopefully the microbes in the tap will …
Lunch time (Chicago Time) but 445 AM in Naic, Philippines. Read More »
In mid January of 2020 we first started hearing about the Corona Virus. Has anyone noticed how tends to come up as one word “coronavirus” on most web searches? It’s driving me nuts. Nonetheless, I was supposed to be here for just over 2 weeks. I use to live here and I love this country. …
Came to Philippines to train employees and it seems a plague is tryin’ to keep me here… Read More »
It’s Important not to lose your faith. Remember that your number one!