english is english ?

I know for a fact that I am capable of communicating with others through the english language. I can speak, read, and write using the said language. As we all know, the Philippines is an Americanized country. So majority of the words that I know are based on the American style of english. Well, the Brits have a different set of terms and words. That's why I often get confused when talking to them. Here are some examples of the words that they use and their translation to our style of english.


fag=cigarette

( i know what you're thinking! haha..)

lift=elevator

chips=french fries

potato flakes=potato chips

john thomas=penis

let=rent

loo=toilet

for=from (ex: fly to portugal from 30 pounds)

require=need ( ex: we urgently require nurses in this hospital)

pub=bar



See what i mean ? haha

Top 5 things an OFW need

This list is for all those aspiring to work abroad....


Trust me with this one..


5. Globe Kapamilya Sim

It's kinda expensive to use this one, you have to put in around 500-1000 worth of credits per month if you want to use this to be able to text your friends and family. If you're saying that i'm biased because i'm promoting globe. Well, it's not what it looks like. Because if you use the smart roaming sim, you won't be able to receive any calls. This is really important. No matter how much your friends and families love you, they wont be able to text you that often if you don't have this. 15-30 pesos per message is just too expensive. If you use this, they will be only charged a peso per message. Believe me, a simple text message from a friend or family member will really brighten up your lonely day.


4. Internet Access

This will help you in hooking up with people back home. There is wide array of applications which can help you connect with the people you love. You can use social networking sites such as friendster of facerbook. Or you can use skype or yahoo messenger for a more interactive method of talking to your friends or family members.


3. Hobby/Form of entertainment

No matter what your work is, i'm sure you will not work everyday. You will have rest days. You need something to keep you occupied during these days. I don't care what you choose. You just need to have one. Because if you just sit around your room the whole day, you will surely think of your freinds and family. That is a big NO NO! Have some fun, never ever let loneliness creep up to you.


2. New Friends

Socialize with the people around you. It's not that hard to find some friends. Being alone will surely result to loneliness and misery. Having someone there for you will really help you in adjusting to your new environment. No man is an island ( what a cliche.. hahaha!).

1. Courage!

I know that we are miles away from home. Away from everything and everyone which we love.
There will be times when we will be lonely because we miss our friend and families. But, but, but, you should remember that we left our homeland for a reason. We left in order to secure the future of our families. Always keep that in mind ! Never ever lose sight of your goal. Life away from home is hard. That is why you need courage in order to fight everything that life throws at you. Remember that GOD will be always at your side. And hey, PINOY tau, kahit ano kaya!


Hope I was able to help...

time really changes everything..

Every now and then I am able to chat with my buddies back home. That's the time when I pick up everything that's happening back home. To my suprise, they're all busy nowadays. I remember the days when we had no worries. We'll just just play ball, drink, and play cards. Damn, I miss those guys. I've literally known them all my life. I couldn't ask for a better set of friends. I'm really lucky to have them. Anyway, hope you guys suceed with what you all are doing. Hey, I made it, i'm pretty sure you'll make it too. Peace out.. Go DAyap !

Lucky me !

Actually, my day didn't start in a perfect manner. When I woke up there was no one who was online in my friends and family. There was also no new text message in my mobile. So I felt sad and kinda neglected. Then I came to work. Well, nothing unusual happened there, some people needed changing, some people were screaming etc... Then suddenly I remembered something, something important will happen today. Then it enetered my mind, IT WAS PAYDAY! My luck suddenly turned. When 2 o'clock came I left my work place and I got on a bus. When I got home, I tried opening the door, I tried and tried, but it never opened. There was no one home! So texted my landlord. Unfortunately, he was doing some shopping in the nearby market. So, I decided to go to the market to meet him and do a little shopping of my own. We wandered around the market streets for around 30 minutes. I wasn't really myself there, my mind was blank. I was just walking and walking, not really giving a damn about anything. Then suddenly, something got my attention. There was a certain shop which has a green can in the display window. It looked kinda familiar to me. So, I went inside the shop to have a better look. When I came inside, OMG, WTF!!!! It was LIGO! A certain brand of canned sardines in the Philippines. The shop that I went inside to was a Filipino store. I wandered around the halls of the shop with a big smile on my face. I was so happy to see Filipino products which I so dearly love. I bought 4 pieces of LUCKY ME PANCIT CANTON ! How lucky am I ? hehe. Being able to see this wonderful shop. Now I'll be able to cook all my favorite dishes. After some time, my landlord and I went home. When we got home I immediately went to my room and surfed the net. After a few minutes, my landlord came to my room and said that I should come with him. To my suprise, he brought me to a betting station. I spent an hour watching horses and hounds. After losing some bets, my landlord decided that it was time to go home. He said that we should buy a couple of beers to help us relax and unwind later, and that we did. When we got home, I again immediately headed to my room to surf the net. While I was patiently trying to find something interesting in the net, my lanlord came again and said that we will have a barbecue tonight. He said that he is doing this in order for us to be happy. Im so lucky ! hehe. So we ate and we drank. I had a pretty good time. While I was drinking, my phone kept on ringing. When I answered it, I had a pretty suprised look on my face. It was a Filipina who was calling me. Her name was Rose. She used to work for the care home where i'm currently working right now. She called me because she has a vacant room in her flat, and she wants to ask if I want to rent it. OMG! WTF!! God is really so good! Before I left my workplace, my flatmate and I had a little talk. He said that he will now be moving out and will be staying with his uncle in Stratford. Right now, I am currently paying 240 pounds per month for my room. Tita Rose was only asking 170 pounds per month, and ther is no deposit. Yeah boy ! In only a span of hours, I went from being alone and lonely, to being able to live with Filipinos.

you'll know what im talking about when you get there..

it's so freakin hard when you're living alone. You have to think about so many things. food, laundry, rent etc.. I'm not rich or anything like that. But, I got so used to living with my parents. This is my first time to live away from them. Im really having a difficult time. I miss the little things that my parents do. The way that my mother always ask me what I want to eat. The endless sports conversations that Ihave with my dad. Damn! I miss my family. I want to go home right now. If only i can. =(

I really dont know why..

The past few weeks have been so hard on me. Since coming here to London, I can't recall a time when I was happy or having fun. I'm really trying hard to adjust and cope up with my new environment. But to no avail. Im really lonely here. I miss so many persons ( my family, friends, athena, mimi, etc ...). Most of the people I meet says that the first month is always the hardest. They say that my loneliness will gradually disappear and i will be just fine. I really hope that happens. I don't think that I will survive here if I will this lonely for a year. Honestly, I really don't want to be here. I know that you guys will tell me that I should make the most of the oppurtunity that has been given to me. My mom says that i'm very lucky because not all Filipino nurses can afford to leave and work abroad. With that said, I guess i'll just have to face the music. Work hard to ensure the future of my family. Eventhough I will be so lonely and miserable. Why does it have to be this way? haaaay.

nothing else comes close..

Since i've been here, i've been able to know quite a number of people. most of them are very good and likable persons. Just like the ones back home. Some of them even consider me as family. Whew. What can i say ? They are really nice. They treat me good. Ask me if im fine. comfort me whenever i'm lonely. I'm really so lucky to have all these people. But, there still a big gap inside of me. And i'm pretty sure that it won't be filled anytime soon. I miss my friends and family. I miss the warm and fuzzy feeling that you have when you are with you're family. I miss the laid back atmosphere when your with your friends. Geez. Still 1 more year to go. Peace out!

im finally here..

after months of hard work, im finally here. here in the land where i can fulfill all of my dreams. well, you might think it's just like a stroll in the park. everything will just instantly appear and come your way. NEWSFLASH! it's not. It's so hard being away from your home ( my hat is off to all the other ofw's around the world! you guys are truly modern day heroes ). Not being able to see your loved ones is like a hunger which you can't fulfill. Hayz. I know what you're thinking! that i should do this for my family, give them a better future. I've heard all that crap before. What can i say ? i guess that is right. After everything that they have done for me, I should pay them back by giving everything that they have ever wanted. I know it's a tall mountain to climb, But, I will do everything in my power to achieve this. Even if that means being away from them. Not being able to see them. Not being able to talk to them. Crying each night because i miss them so badly. hayz. Life is never fair.. ='(