How do I deal with stress?

by Filipina Expat // June 29, 2016 // No Comments

They said that stress is anticipation of a problem. You know, there is an issue and you are already worried that it will just be uncontrollable and you fear the worst to happen. So to put it simply, stress is... Continue reading →

Money blocks issue

by Filipina Expat // June 27, 2016 // No Comments

Do you have the feeling that you should be earning more than what you are receiving currently? Are you always in debt? Are you struggling from constant emergency expenses that causes havoc to your budget? You, my friend, is suffering... Continue reading →

Why OFWs need to save?

by Filipina Expat // June 25, 2016 // 1 Comment

Why OFWs need to save? I will not answer that question because you obviously know the answer. But if it is still not obvious or you’re oblivious then let me say it briefly – because we are all just expats... Continue reading →

Thoughts about Ramadan

by Filipina Expat // June 20, 2016 // No Comments

How’s everyone? Ramadan started a few weeks ago and for OFWs in UAE that means shortened working hours which is one of the reasons I always look forward to this occasion. When I first came in 2005, Ramadan started in October. I... Continue reading →

To remind myself why I started blogging

by Filipina Expat // June 20, 2016 // No Comments

I started this blog last year during the time I was depressed. I was not happy anymore with my job, I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom (I still do) and I constantly feel guilty for not spending time with... Continue reading →

Damaged passport

by Filipina Expat // June 9, 2016 // 27 Comments

This was originally posted on my other blog which I am not updating anymore. I decided to repost it here. This happened last March 2015, just less than 3 weeks before our scheduled flight to Italy for holidays. I added more info... Continue reading →

Let’s talk about Duterte…

by Filipina Expat // June 2, 2016 // 1 Comment

There are Filipinos who are very pro-Duterte and will defend and fight for the President no matter what, even if he says the stupidest thing. And there are also some Filipinos who are so anti-Duterte that they would put malicious context... Continue reading →

I hate FAKES!!!

by Filipina Expat // May 30, 2016 // No Comments

Both people and things. But let’s talk about the latter for now. So this morning, Gibson and I had a small argument, It started when I told him that my dear friend received a Louis Vuitton bag from her husband... Continue reading →

The struggle is super duper real!

by Filipina Expat // May 26, 2016 // No Comments

So I told you last time that I am replacing my meals with shakes and soups and I lost a lot of belly fat in 8 days. I was able to wear a proper swimsuit and didn’t end up wearing... Continue reading →

How to achieve your financial goal?

by Filipina Expat // May 18, 2016 // 1 Comment

If you don’t know, I have another blog where I write about positivity and personal finance. I started that blog a few months before I even launched Filipina Expat and I am contemplating now of shutting it down. I didn’t... Continue reading →