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Archive for December, 2007

26.12.07

Countdown to 15 things I miss about the Philippines

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By Lurenda Suplido-Westergaard, M.D., Contributor
INQUIRER.net

Editor’s Note: The author migrated to her husband’s Denmark with their toddler just this year.

15. TAKING a taxi out of the supermarket — First of all, taking a taxi is very expensive (more about public transport later), but what I really miss is having an attendant actually carry the stuff out, wait with you as you enter the taxi line, and load up the goods. That kind of service doesn’t exist here. Heck, they don’t even give you free shopping bags at the supermarket: You have to bring your own, or they charge you for each one you take.

14. Being able to drive — First, no license. Second, can’t afford to buy a car (at 200-percent tax, never mind). Third, I easily get lost (one open field looks just like any other). Fourth, I can’t imagine myself filling up at a gas station (me holding the gas nozzle? Ewwww!). Fifth, I wouldn’t know what to do if there’s a solid sheet of ice on the windshield.

13. Taking two minutes to dress up Alex in sando (undershirt), shorts, and sandals — Here: underpants, long socks, normal socks, long pants, t-shirt, long sleeved shirt, sweater, gloves, winter coveralls, boots, hood. Minimum: 30 minutes. If he’s not cooperative, this takes an hour. Pagod na ako, hindi pa kami nakakalabas ng pinto (We’ve not gone out the door and already I’m tired)!

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15.12.07

iVDO: National Living Treasure awardee plays Maguindanao kutyapi

- Arts Culture and Entertainment, Music, Regions, Videos -

03.12.07

Pinoys win top Asian TV awards

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