So I solved the mystery about the weird “ass steamers” at the gym. According to this website it’s a sort of medicinal treatment. This has been bothering me for months now, trying to figure out what exactly is going on with the occasional instance when I walk into the gym Read More …
This video is the product of my students during our winter English camp. I explained the concept, showed them a few examples of comic music videos and then helped them plan and execute it. The song was 100% their idea, I blame Mamma Mia! Most of the kids had a Read More …
I made a short video tour of my very small, “efficiency-lite” apartment in Korea. This is not a standard apartment, some things are nicer than average and some things are subpar. In my building, I live on the top floor- which has the nicest view but also the smallest apartments. Read More …
About 3 1/2 months ago I came home to Detroit from my 2-year Peace Corps service in the Philippines. In the months leading up to my service, I had planned to transfer to PC China and serve another 2 years, and then go to graduate school. In the end, I Read More …
I haven’t posted much in the last few months, life in the peace corps seems simultaneously uneventful and horribly busy. As some people know, I was planning to transfer to PC China following my service in the Philippines. Unfortunately, the medical clearance for China is more stringent than the Philippines. Read More …
As of this time I’m heading home to the US and my txtlog from the Philippines has ended. Perhaps I’ll take it up again if the situation warrants. As for now, we tend to call…
I have always been pretty proud of myself for staying so healthy here in the Philippines. So many of the other volunteers have been sick repeatedly and until recently I didn’t really have any more problems than I would at home with minor colds, flu, etc. Note that I said Read More …
It is a relief 2 think that this graduation will b the last school function I ever have 2 go 2 and hear My Humps.
Last week I enjoyed my last vacation here in the Philippines. Holy Week is generally a time of travel here as people rush home to be with loved ones and spend a few days in a beautiful place or a corner of the country where they celebrate Holy Week in Read More …
2 yrs ago I as rushin around tryin to meet all of you guys. It’s been a good 2 years… Even with the days where I’m pretty sure all of the Pinoys get together and try to send me to the mental hospital… I have very good days too… Right… Read More …
another sure sign I have been in the philippines too long.. my mom is asking questionns about things that I have just accepted saying “it is the philippines” I have stopped using reasoning and questioning why :-( [I mention that I had a similar conversation with a bakla ballet dancer Read More …
It is interesting seeing Filipinos reactions to my brother (who is adopted).. after the shocked expression one came up with he was my half brother and was shocked to find out there are blacks in America