Life After Being an OFW

by Filipina Expat // May 30, 2024 // 1 Comment

Five years ago today, we moved back to the Philippines after almost 15 years in the UAE. In 2018, after years of feeling restless and dissatisfied with what I wanted to do with my life, I decided to quit my... Continue reading →

2 years since we’re back. An ex-OFW update

by Filipina Expat // June 1, 2021 // 1 Comment

Today is our 2nd year anniversary in the Philippines. Our plane landed on June 1st and it was the beginning of our family’s new life in the country. How are we doing? What changed? Anything we miss? Anything I regret?... Continue reading →

I love you

by Filipina Expat // January 29, 2021 // No Comments

Well, not romantically, but I love you guys. The day was slow and I thought let me check the Google Analytics for this blog. What a pleasant surprise that this little blog of mine still commands thousands of views per... Continue reading →

Is it easy to find job in Dubai?

by Filipina Expat // January 5, 2021 // 22 Comments

Is it easy to find job in Dubai? I’ve been receiving lot of questions both from people I know and from readers on how they can come to Dubai. Most of the queries are: Is it easy to find a job? How... Continue reading →

You survived!

by Filipina Expat // December 22, 2020 // No Comments

Dear Self, What a freaking 2020, right? Just like the rest of the world thought initially, 2020 seems to be an amazing year to start the decade. Everybody wants to start the year (and the decade) on the right track.... Continue reading →

Ano ang nasa dako pa roon?

by Filipina Expat // October 9, 2019 // No Comments

Aloha! I just renewed my Filipina Expat domain with no further plans on what to do with it. You probably know that I have thewealthypinay.com and you’ll see regular blog posts there. Now that I’m back in the Philippines, the... Continue reading →

Hindi kasalanan ang maging tibo at bakla

by Filipina Expat // July 17, 2018 // 1 Comment

Ok, I’m triggered! Just had a heated conversation with someone and I had to back down because I think our discussion was going nowhere and it’s just a waste of energy. Buti na lang may blog ako and I can... Continue reading →

Buhay pa po

by Filipina Expat // April 14, 2018 // No Comments

Buhay pa po (English translation: Still Alive) It has been 2 months since I posted something for this blog and I rarely shared anything on any of my social media accounts. You may want to read this post I wrote for... Continue reading →

Behave like your husband’s mistress

by Filipina Expat // February 2, 2018 // No Comments

My college buddies started a Messenger chat group and it’s a blast! Technology has its disadvantages for sure but perks can’t also be denied. It’s been a while since I talked to them and it’s fun to reminisce the inside... Continue reading →

About menopause and writing blocks

by Filipina Expat // January 30, 2018 // No Comments

Wonder what’s with the title? Read on. I am very very very keen to write something for this blog. I’ve been very quiet here for weeks now and totally not happy about it. I’m trying not to beat myself for... Continue reading →