Archive for August, 2009
A lot of things have happened since last year. Two friends left my previous company. One went home to the Philippines for good, the other one, to get married. Then recession happened. We were given the option to either transfer to Tokyo or stay in Osaka with lower salary. I was surprised that God has [...]
Just like in Japan, advertising pamphlet always fill our mailbox. Mostly are apartment sales and rental ads. A few weeks back, we got a 2009-2010 brochure from Ikea. I’ve browsed it a dozen times but I just don’t get tired of doing it. After all, I really love looking at home and office furniture. Sometimes, [...]
The picture below was taken across ION, a newly-opened mall in Orchard, Singapore’s shopping street. The ION mall is located right above the Orchard station. You can find Takashimaya and Tangs, among others along Orchard road. Almost everyone I know loves going to Orchard because of the great bargains the malls there offer. But I [...]
I love coffee! I always start the day with a mug of coffee. While I was still in Japan, I had to visit coffee shops on weekends for English sessions. On weekdays, I always had canned coffee. Since I arrived here, I’ve only settled for instant coffee. The vending machine at the office has canned [...]
We usually go early to the staff lounge during lunch break, primarily because of the tables. They’ve only placed few tables to make room for the pingpong table. Early birds also get to hog the TV remote control and the daily newspapers. I usually read the news online but good vacation package deals are in [...]
Before leaving Japan, I had chances of eating one of my favorites especially during cold seasons: nabe. I love putting meat into the pot but I love tofu most. I thought there’s nothing like that here in Singapore, considering that this is a tropical country. I went out with colleagues one Friday. I was told [...]
When I was still working in Japan, I had to undergo a series of interviews each time a project is finished. And yes, all of those interviews were done in 100% Japanese. The most common question I encountered was: “How long do you intend to stay in Japan?” The answer I often gave them: “for [...]
Kaniadtong gamay pa ko, nakapuyo ang akong lola sa amoa ug pipila ka mga katuigan. Sa among tulo ka managsuon, ako ang pinakasuod sa akong lola. Ampay kaau ni lola na magkanta-kanta busa atong mga panahona, daghan kaayo kog nakat-unang Binisaya, sama na sa “Pobreng Alindahaw”. Sa sige nakog tan-aw tan-aw sa YouTube, nahikaplagan nako [...]
If you know some Spanish words, or even Tagalog and Bisaya, “vivo” or “bibo” means lively. Indeed, the name VivoCity fully describes the place. VivoCity is Singapore’s largest retail and lifestyle destination, according to its website, and I couldn’t agree more. I love what’s inside the mall but I like what’s at the top and [...]
How often do you go to the dentist? The last time I had my teeth checked was three years ago. Dentist fee in Japan is so expensive and based on my friends’ feedback, it is not worth it. Now that our company pays for our dental benefits, it is time for me to take advantage [...]
Being the sole breadwinner, I often worry about my daughter and my family in then event that something happens to me (knock on wood three times). So, I would rather prioritize getting a life insurance for me. One of the insurance companies here in Singapore offers a life insurance with savings. The insurance quote seems [...]
Passenger jeepney seemed to be a hot investment in my hometown, years ago. That was before Iligan City banned the jeepneys from outside the city from picking up passengers from the city itself. But before this change took place, my parents started to invest in passenger jeepneys. The first two were pre-owned and did not [...]
