Friday was pretty quiet, I had a few things to do during the day...shopping, change some currency, speak to my landlord about my lease.... just boring things as we all have to do at times.
Played badminton last night but only for 2 hours as I'm getting a bit used to these players now, I'm getting frustrated by their lack of knowledge of positional play and tactics during play so have agreed to coach 1 day per week for now to help them, I was asked to do 3 days but I want to keep my options open for when I do some travelling around the islands.
Today I am traveling to Las Pinas about 30/35k away... if I can get a cab to take me that is..... I am going to coach some really very good young players between 1-5pm then some adults between 6-8pm.
I hope all is well with you and your family wherever you are in the world.
Saturday, 6 October 2007
Friday, 5 October 2007
Friday 11am
My broadband installation has now been changed to Monday !!! It probably won't be done that day either, this is similar service to what we get at home. So I have to keep on visiting internet cafes for the time being.
Once I get BB installed then I can start publishing photos and videos so friends/family can see a bit of Filipino life here in Manila.
It's a sad day today as I am on my last Sainsburys tea bag, I brought a lot with me but have finally run out of that little reminder of home. Although I drink iced tea all day when I'm out, in the morning before I leave my condo I usually have a cup of English tea, it's not quite as good as at home because there is no fresh milk here so I have to use the long life that they sell.
I don't drink the normal tea or coffee when out as they use those sachets of powdered milk... yuk!!
Im playing again this evening and then tomorrow I'm going to Las Pinas to work with some good players again.
Ths sun is shining again today....... surprise surprise !!!! Thankfully it's not too hot or humid though it is still around 80*, the one thing about it always being hot here is the electric bills. When you are at home the aircon and fans have to be on most of the time, there is nothing better (other than a cold shower) than when you get home feeling extremely hot and your shirt is sticking to your back, to turn on the AC full blast with the fans on also...... after about 20 mins you start to feel comfortable again. Long live aircon !!!
Thanks Anne, yes in Rome do as the Romans do, I am sure they made some complaints also ! ;-)
I understand about the age thing and hope you have a great weekend.
I hope that you have a great day wherever you are.............. enjoy !
Once I get BB installed then I can start publishing photos and videos so friends/family can see a bit of Filipino life here in Manila.
It's a sad day today as I am on my last Sainsburys tea bag, I brought a lot with me but have finally run out of that little reminder of home. Although I drink iced tea all day when I'm out, in the morning before I leave my condo I usually have a cup of English tea, it's not quite as good as at home because there is no fresh milk here so I have to use the long life that they sell.
I don't drink the normal tea or coffee when out as they use those sachets of powdered milk... yuk!!
Im playing again this evening and then tomorrow I'm going to Las Pinas to work with some good players again.
Ths sun is shining again today....... surprise surprise !!!! Thankfully it's not too hot or humid though it is still around 80*, the one thing about it always being hot here is the electric bills. When you are at home the aircon and fans have to be on most of the time, there is nothing better (other than a cold shower) than when you get home feeling extremely hot and your shirt is sticking to your back, to turn on the AC full blast with the fans on also...... after about 20 mins you start to feel comfortable again. Long live aircon !!!
Thanks Anne, yes in Rome do as the Romans do, I am sure they made some complaints also ! ;-)
I understand about the age thing and hope you have a great weekend.
I hope that you have a great day wherever you are.............. enjoy !
Thursday, 4 October 2007
9am Thursday
I'm beginning to dislike taxi drivers even more, last night I was going to play badminton at 6pm, it was raining so the first 3 cabs that I managed to stop all wanted to forget using the meter and just charge me a straight 100 pesos, now I know 100 pesos is only just over a pound but it's the principle. The next taxi that stopped I jumped in and told him my destination and we drove off, he had the meter covered with a cloth so I insisted that he put the meter on, he ignored me so I kept repeating that, he pretended not to understand, after 100 yds he finally relented, removed the cloth to uncover the meter and switched it on, I relaxed, McGuire 1 taxi scammer 0................after another 100 yds he changed his mind and threw me out of the cab !!! well actually he pretended that there was something wrong with the vehicle and told me to get out. taxi scammer 1 McGuire 0. Or is it a draw as he didn't get his 100 pesos.
I was so annoyed that I just walked the 45 mins to my destination in the rain, yes I can be stubborn but what would you do. These are the same drivers that when things are quiet they toot you in the street pleading with you to use them, during these times now I feel like shouting .... YES but what about last night when it was raining you so and so !!!! ;-)
For the sake of any Filipinos reading my blogs I know a lot of posts may sound negative towards the Phils which they are but conversely there are a lot of positive things about here also which is why I'm here. Hopefully I have posts about them also along my way. There is always negative things to complain about wherever you live.
I was so annoyed that I just walked the 45 mins to my destination in the rain, yes I can be stubborn but what would you do. These are the same drivers that when things are quiet they toot you in the street pleading with you to use them, during these times now I feel like shouting .... YES but what about last night when it was raining you so and so !!!! ;-)
For the sake of any Filipinos reading my blogs I know a lot of posts may sound negative towards the Phils which they are but conversely there are a lot of positive things about here also which is why I'm here. Hopefully I have posts about them also along my way. There is always negative things to complain about wherever you live.
Wednesday, 3 October 2007
Comments.........
Just a quick reminder how "comments" work.
If you leave a comment (please do) under a post, after typing then please click on "other" then just add a name so I know who you are. Or you can just click "anonymous" typing your name in the main body of the comments. You then must click on "Publish". At the top of the page it will read "Your comment has been saved and will be visible after blog owner approval"
The comment then comes to my mailbox for me to moderate ( to avoid anyone I don't know publishing anything rude) I will then ok the comment and also reply to it at the same time.
If you want to read my reply you MUST go back to that particular post, therefore it is best to comment on the newest post, it makes it easier to find my reply.
Hope that clears things up for all.
Today (Wednesday) is a beautiful day here in Manila, the sun is shining and it is not too hot.
I went out for a meal with a friend last night. I just asked her to join me for the company, she texted me later that day to ask... can my mum come too..... Yes sure I say........... another text... can my aunt also come........ ok why not............... at the meet up they are all there plus her nephew....... I was looking to see if her dog or cat was coming too :-) Luckily I knew that this is how things work in the Philippines so I was just amused. It was a pleasant few hours and her mum enjoyed her first time in a smart restaurant. So I made someone's day. No I won't be doing it again :-)
PS No-one commented on "my secret addiction" did you all miss it as it was my 2nd post that day.............................. go back to yesterday to read it.
If you leave a comment (please do) under a post, after typing then please click on "other" then just add a name so I know who you are. Or you can just click "anonymous" typing your name in the main body of the comments. You then must click on "Publish". At the top of the page it will read "Your comment has been saved and will be visible after blog owner approval"
The comment then comes to my mailbox for me to moderate ( to avoid anyone I don't know publishing anything rude) I will then ok the comment and also reply to it at the same time.
If you want to read my reply you MUST go back to that particular post, therefore it is best to comment on the newest post, it makes it easier to find my reply.
Hope that clears things up for all.
Today (Wednesday) is a beautiful day here in Manila, the sun is shining and it is not too hot.
I went out for a meal with a friend last night. I just asked her to join me for the company, she texted me later that day to ask... can my mum come too..... Yes sure I say........... another text... can my aunt also come........ ok why not............... at the meet up they are all there plus her nephew....... I was looking to see if her dog or cat was coming too :-) Luckily I knew that this is how things work in the Philippines so I was just amused. It was a pleasant few hours and her mum enjoyed her first time in a smart restaurant. So I made someone's day. No I won't be doing it again :-)
PS No-one commented on "my secret addiction" did you all miss it as it was my 2nd post that day.............................. go back to yesterday to read it.
Tuesday, 2 October 2007
2nd post today
I woke up yesterday morning with backache so took it easy all day ( as I usually do anyway !) I did play badminton last night but just played easy games. This morning is the same so I might have to have a massage (genuine sports) to see if it helps, if it doesn't help my back at least it will brighten up my day and keep me away from the rice.
I'm hoping to be online by the end of this week, it was supposed to be working by last Friday but that is Filipino time so if I get it by the weekend I will be happy but also lucky.
If anyone else is reading this other than my sister Anne, please remember you can leave a message under "comments", it will give Anne a break from having to keep doing the comments.
Hope your day will be as rich in enjoyment as mine will be.
I'm hoping to be online by the end of this week, it was supposed to be working by last Friday but that is Filipino time so if I get it by the weekend I will be happy but also lucky.
If anyone else is reading this other than my sister Anne, please remember you can leave a message under "comments", it will give Anne a break from having to keep doing the comments.
Hope your day will be as rich in enjoyment as mine will be.
My secret addiction
I have this secret addiction, it's something that I have to satisfy every day, sometimes late at night I have to creep down to the back alleys of Manila to get my fix, it only started to be a problem here in Manila and I don't know how I will cope with it in the future.
I just can't stop this addiction so please can someone help me.............. to stop eating rice and iced tea !!!
I just love my daily portion of rice and I normally have iced tea 2 or 3 times each day. It's lunchtime and my first meal of the day ( I didn't rise til 11am) was... you guessed it rice and iced tea, I just couldn't wait to get it. I'm now thinking of my afternoon snack can I buy something other than rice and iced tea !! Once you start it is hard to stop, I'm ashamed to admit that the other day I even had a family size portion of rice all to myself with of course... iced tea, no meat or any other extras just my necessities, fried or boiled I just don't care how it comes.
If you can help me to overcome this nightmare please put this wretched soul out of his misery by letting me know how I can face the future without them !!!!
I just can't stop this addiction so please can someone help me.............. to stop eating rice and iced tea !!!
I just love my daily portion of rice and I normally have iced tea 2 or 3 times each day. It's lunchtime and my first meal of the day ( I didn't rise til 11am) was... you guessed it rice and iced tea, I just couldn't wait to get it. I'm now thinking of my afternoon snack can I buy something other than rice and iced tea !! Once you start it is hard to stop, I'm ashamed to admit that the other day I even had a family size portion of rice all to myself with of course... iced tea, no meat or any other extras just my necessities, fried or boiled I just don't care how it comes.
If you can help me to overcome this nightmare please put this wretched soul out of his misery by letting me know how I can face the future without them !!!!
Monday, 1 October 2007
October 1st
Hi it's October already !!!! My oh my, my holiday is rushing by.......... not !!!
Had a very quiet day yesterday, didn't play after all, I just rested the whole day as I was very tired from Saturday. Just did some shopping for items that I needed for home.
One thing that I have noticed being here is due to the differance of heights between Europeans and Asians.
The average caucasian male is about 5' 8" -9", females 5'2"-3", the average asian male is about 5'5' and the female 5'- 5'1". So when anything is being built or manufactured they obviously take this into consideration. I found that walking up and down stairs can be difficult as they have smaller steps, I find that walking upstairs I have to kind of walk on my toes with small steps but going downstairs is even worse, I can't seem to do it easily at all, the length of step is so short that I have to hold on to the rail to make it easier.
Their loos are even worse, the bowls are so low to sit on, for those in St.Andrews it is the same height as the new bowls in the nursery/reception area, sit on them and you will see what I mean !! My knees are up by my chin.... not a pretty sight !! (poetic exaggeration here ;-)
Enough asian education for today
Hope you are happy wherever you are reading this.....
Had a very quiet day yesterday, didn't play after all, I just rested the whole day as I was very tired from Saturday. Just did some shopping for items that I needed for home.
One thing that I have noticed being here is due to the differance of heights between Europeans and Asians.
The average caucasian male is about 5' 8" -9", females 5'2"-3", the average asian male is about 5'5' and the female 5'- 5'1". So when anything is being built or manufactured they obviously take this into consideration. I found that walking up and down stairs can be difficult as they have smaller steps, I find that walking upstairs I have to kind of walk on my toes with small steps but going downstairs is even worse, I can't seem to do it easily at all, the length of step is so short that I have to hold on to the rail to make it easier.
Their loos are even worse, the bowls are so low to sit on, for those in St.Andrews it is the same height as the new bowls in the nursery/reception area, sit on them and you will see what I mean !! My knees are up by my chin.... not a pretty sight !! (poetic exaggeration here ;-)
Enough asian education for today
Hope you are happy wherever you are reading this.....
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