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 →

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 →

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 →

Exit Strategy

by Filipina Expat // January 17, 2018 // No Comments

After mentioning to the whole world of our plan to move back home next year, I received several comments and questions from friends and family members too. Totoo na ba yan? Sure ka na ba? Handa ka na ba sa... Continue reading →

I’ll tell you a secret

by Filipina Expat // January 12, 2018 // 2 Comments

Ok, not really a secret because I’ve told few people of the plan. This is not set in stone and I don’t have fixed date yet but I’m determined to make it happen soon. Continue reading →

Wanted: Blogger for a day!

by Filipina Expat // January 7, 2018 // 5 Comments

I have this idea to have guests bloggers on this site but I have been resisting for so long. First, I wanted this to be ‘my blog’ because I think the reason why people read this space is because of... Continue reading →