Our Life in the Philippines
Blog of Gen and David's life in the Philippines.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
A Day at NCCC Mall
We spent a good part of the day today at NCCC Mall. We walked around, played some games and the kids got on some small rides. After we spent some time doing that we found we were a little hungry. So we went to Greenwich Pizza to eat. I will post a few photos below so you can see my crew. It was Gen, Fynna, Shayne, Gen's Cousin and Niece that were with me. It was a good day out with the family.
So here are some photos:
So here are some photos:
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Life goes on:
Let me see, as you know the kids are in school and Gen spends all day with them, running between schools. Fynna has snack time and then lunch, so Gen has that to do. Then Shayne has lunch, so Gen brings lunch and they eat together. So Gen leaves here at around 6:30 am and does not get home until after 7. Part of this is due to Fynna, she has a fit when Gen tries to bring her home. She is spoiled so much at Gen’s sister’s that she has temper tantrums (you would have to see them to understand) when Gen tries to bring her away from there. So Gen leaves her there and just brings Shayne home with her. We will force Fynna home this weekend, which is not a site you want to see, she will have a fit for the entire trip in the Taxi.
At the beginning of each month its bill time, so Gen manages to take care of that as well. We have just trained the house keeper this week on where to go to pay the bills. (All the bills have to be paid in person) This should relieve Gen of having to do this every month. But she still has to take care of any problems or add-ons to our services. I have tried to do this myself but half way through the conversation with the service rep, I see my words are falling on deaf ears. Maybe one day I will get the language down so this is no longer a problem for me.
So what do I do all day? Anything I want, but spend time on Facebook playing a few games, get on Skype and talk with a good friend in Cebu. I also take trips into town and visit the malls while Gen is away doing the school thing. I have been working on getting cable TV in three rooms that is finally completed. So I can watch English shows when I want, Gen and friends can watch their programing and the kids can watch their shows when they wish. I also take care of any small repairs that are need, but that does not take up to much time. Then I think about things to put on the blog, which has not been to productive as of late.
We are planning a day trip to one of the beach resorts near here. We will do this while the kids are in school. Gen’s mom will fill in for Gen on that day so the kids are taken care of. Not sure which one we will be going to, there are a few to choose from. I will let you know and post photos of the trip when we get back.
So all in all things are going well, and everyone here is fine.

At the beginning of each month its bill time, so Gen manages to take care of that as well. We have just trained the house keeper this week on where to go to pay the bills. (All the bills have to be paid in person) This should relieve Gen of having to do this every month. But she still has to take care of any problems or add-ons to our services. I have tried to do this myself but half way through the conversation with the service rep, I see my words are falling on deaf ears. Maybe one day I will get the language down so this is no longer a problem for me.
So what do I do all day? Anything I want, but spend time on Facebook playing a few games, get on Skype and talk with a good friend in Cebu. I also take trips into town and visit the malls while Gen is away doing the school thing. I have been working on getting cable TV in three rooms that is finally completed. So I can watch English shows when I want, Gen and friends can watch their programing and the kids can watch their shows when they wish. I also take care of any small repairs that are need, but that does not take up to much time. Then I think about things to put on the blog, which has not been to productive as of late.
We are planning a day trip to one of the beach resorts near here. We will do this while the kids are in school. Gen’s mom will fill in for Gen on that day so the kids are taken care of. Not sure which one we will be going to, there are a few to choose from. I will let you know and post photos of the trip when we get back.
So all in all things are going well, and everyone here is fine.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Late but as promised, The Birthdays
Just wanted to show a few photos of the Birthdays, Shayne's 7th and Fynna's 5th.
Not much going on here now, kids are in school all day and Gen is with them. They both are doing well in school and like it for the moment.
My computer is still giving me problems, but I am holding it together for as long as I can. Looks like a new one will have to be planed in sometime.
Well post again soon:
Not much going on here now, kids are in school all day and Gen is with them. They both are doing well in school and like it for the moment.
My computer is still giving me problems, but I am holding it together for as long as I can. Looks like a new one will have to be planed in sometime.
Well post again soon:
Monday, July 19, 2010
Fynna is Out of the Hospital and ready for the Festival
Fynna came home on Saturday and it was just in time for her to enjoy the Festival that was going on here in the subdivision. There was food, fun and entertainment, it was a good welcome home for Fynna. Gens Family and some friends were also here. Gen with help cooked pork, fish, chicken and I took care of the beer, I even had a little to much to drink. But then again anymore than 3 cans of beer is to much for me.
I spent most of the night talking to Gen's Father, we understand each other after a few beers, LOL.
Everyone else did
most of the night or just sat aound drinking and talking. So I think everyone had a good time.
most of the night or just sat aound drinking and talking. So I think everyone had a good time.Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Update
Well long time coming with this update, but computer problems have slowed me down.
Latest news is that Fynna was placed in the hospital Monday with Low white count and lung infection. She has been having test and will be spending a week or more in the hospital. I do not have to much more information, but her mood is good and she is handling it well.
Latest news is that Fynna was placed in the hospital Monday with Low white count and lung infection. She has been having test and will be spending a week or more in the hospital. I do not have to much more information, but her mood is good and she is handling it well.
We have had birthdays, shopping trips and getting the kids ready to start school. Gen has been very busy taking the kids to school and being with Fynna all day at school. Fynna due to here condiction is in public school and Shayne is in privet school. I will post photos below of some of the things we have done. Still waiting for Gen to upload photos to the computer, so I will have to return with those. Here are some photos: Shayne's Birthday and Us out eating at the Mall
Thursday, May 6, 2010
News from the House
Lot going on here for Gen, she went to a school Alumni party Saturday May 1st and was gone until Monday. Her and the kids stayed at her family's. Then she returned here and we went to the mall and get my Monitor, the screen on my laptop went bad and was getting hard to see. Gen, Shayne and myself had dinner at the mall and spent a little time walking around.
On Tuesday Gen spent the day going around town and getting the bills paid. Then the rest of the day at the wet market getting food. She is now is at her sister's house with the kids, they left yesterday late afternoon for her little sisters birthday party. They stayed the night and should be back later today, unless things change.
I have been doing a few things around the house, and spent the weekend watching the local kids fly kites. I took a few photos:
I will also be post photos on the larger blog at http://n3loh.asia should be later this weekend. They will be of the kids at the birthday party.
On Tuesday Gen spent the day going around town and getting the bills paid. Then the rest of the day at the wet market getting food. She is now is at her sister's house with the kids, they left yesterday late afternoon for her little sisters birthday party. They stayed the night and should be back later today, unless things change.
I have been doing a few things around the house, and spent the weekend watching the local kids fly kites. I took a few photos:
I will also be post photos on the larger blog at http://n3loh.asia should be later this weekend. They will be of the kids at the birthday party.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Visiting Family
Gen and the kids will be going to Gen's sisters house to spend the day. They should be home sometime around 6pm today. The kids will be able to see there cousins and Aunts that they have not seen in a while.
So I will have a day to myself and just hang out around the house. Next week should be busy going to the mall to find a few things we need for the room we are fixing up as a den. We can never find what we need at one location.
Things here are going well and we are all doing fine. Fynna has been improving and even starting to grow her hair back. It will be nice to see her with long hair.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
So I will have a day to myself and just hang out around the house. Next week should be busy going to the mall to find a few things we need for the room we are fixing up as a den. We can never find what we need at one location.
Things here are going well and we are all doing fine. Fynna has been improving and even starting to grow her hair back. It will be nice to see her with long hair.
Hope everyone has a good weekend.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Cats in the roof
For four days I had been hearing kittens whine and did not know where they were. Every time I would go out to find them they would stop. Well two days ago I found them. The were in a part of our roof that had no access. How the cat got in there to have little ones is still a mystery,
I call some people out yesterday to get them out, but after getting in the attic they said they did not find anything. They covered a hole and went on to their next job. About an hour later I was called by the meow of the kittens again. So we called them again and they said they would be back in the morning.
I was sung to sleep by the kittens once more. So morning came and from 4 am until about an hour before they got here the kittens we busy meowing. But nothing, not one meow when they arrived. So I started meowing and then the kittens start and they were able to locate them. In an area with no human access.
Off comes the roof panels and four small kittens were finally removed.
I call some people out yesterday to get them out, but after getting in the attic they said they did not find anything. They covered a hole and went on to their next job. About an hour later I was called by the meow of the kittens again. So we called them again and they said they would be back in the morning.
I was sung to sleep by the kittens once more. So morning came and from 4 am until about an hour before they got here the kittens we busy meowing. But nothing, not one meow when they arrived. So I started meowing and then the kittens start and they were able to locate them. In an area with no human access.
Off comes the roof panels and four small kittens were finally removed.
Kittens in a bag.
The end of a hunt that lasted four days. the Kittens have been evicted. I do not know the fate of the kittens, they were taken away by the works. But they would not have lasted with out the mother cat having access to the area they were at. So I hope they found a new home some place, not sure how animals are delt with here. So the story ends.....
Monday, April 19, 2010
Busy with Up Grades
Well I got tired of Microsoft again, it runs well for a while and then it starts slowing down. Just to much non-usable items get install with all their updates. So I made the move to Ubuntu. Its a Linux distribution and my computers are running at their peak again. So what is Ubuntu you ask:
Ubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more.
Ubuntu is an open-source alternative to Windows and Office.
To find out more go here:
If you use you computer for email and web surfing then you really do not need to wast your time and money on Microsoft. With all the things you need to have to keep it safe and secure you could save your self some money, so give it a try. You can even run it from the CD to see if you like it. No changes will me made to your setup, just restart and your back to your old system.
OK well that is what I did Sunday and today. Everyone here is doing fine and Fynna is still fighting her cold. If she is not better by the end of this week it will be back to the hospital.
Ubuntu is an operating system built by a worldwide team of expert developers. It contains all the applications you need: a web browser, office suite, media apps, instant messaging and much more.
Ubuntu is an open-source alternative to Windows and Office.
To find out more go here:
If you use you computer for email and web surfing then you really do not need to wast your time and money on Microsoft. With all the things you need to have to keep it safe and secure you could save your self some money, so give it a try. You can even run it from the CD to see if you like it. No changes will me made to your setup, just restart and your back to your old system.
OK well that is what I did Sunday and today. Everyone here is doing fine and Fynna is still fighting her cold. If she is not better by the end of this week it will be back to the hospital.
Friday, April 16, 2010
A day at the house
Just a day at the house, Fynna is in a crying mood today. Every thing and everyone is putting her in a bad mood. The rest of the family is doing well and just doing their own thing. Gen is going to a birthday party later today, its one of her close friends birthday.
I am working on a computer, installing Ubuntu on my Netbook to give it a little more speed. Its taking longer than I am use to, due to the slow internet here in the Philippines. It was like 10 times faster in the USA. But its a minor thing, which I am getting use to. I have been doing well heath wise so far, knock on wood. So I am thnkful for that. Gen reminds me to take the meds, which I tend to forget at least once a week.
The people across from us are remodling their house, putting a 2nd floor on it. I guess I should have taken some before shots. I may get out one morning and take a few photos to show the construction here. Most every thing is done by hand, with tools they make them selves and a lot of man power.
Tell next time, hope you have a good weekend.
I am working on a computer, installing Ubuntu on my Netbook to give it a little more speed. Its taking longer than I am use to, due to the slow internet here in the Philippines. It was like 10 times faster in the USA. But its a minor thing, which I am getting use to. I have been doing well heath wise so far, knock on wood. So I am thnkful for that. Gen reminds me to take the meds, which I tend to forget at least once a week.
The people across from us are remodling their house, putting a 2nd floor on it. I guess I should have taken some before shots. I may get out one morning and take a few photos to show the construction here. Most every thing is done by hand, with tools they make them selves and a lot of man power.
Tell next time, hope you have a good weekend.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
What has been happening?
Well things have been normal around the house this week. No trips to the hospital and no emergencies have developed. Fynna still has a cough and we are giving her meds for that, but she is doing a lot better. Her temper has flared back up again, it was gone for a short wile. I may post a mild case of her temper so you know what we are talking about. It is something we have to deal with sometimes daily. We were told it is caused by some of the treatments she gets for her Leukemia. I will update this post when I have the video ready.
Shayne is always doing well, sometimes she feels that her sister gets all the attention but it is to be expected. I do my best to remind Gen not to forget that Shayne needs some of her time as well. Both the girls are still getting use to my ways. My views on things and what they should do differ from what they are us to. But they are both becoming closer to me and its a good sign. Shayne is a great little girl and helps out a lot with her sister, with very little fighting.
Today we will all be going to the Mall and will spend most of the day there. Have to get food and some things for Shayne to start school in June, So the kids will be in the fun house for part of the day, this is a indoor play ground where they can have fun. We may have lunch there as well, have not decided on that as of yet. So that is all for this brief update and do not forget to leave your reply or subscribe to the RSS feeds and keep up to date.
Shayne is always doing well, sometimes she feels that her sister gets all the attention but it is to be expected. I do my best to remind Gen not to forget that Shayne needs some of her time as well. Both the girls are still getting use to my ways. My views on things and what they should do differ from what they are us to. But they are both becoming closer to me and its a good sign. Shayne is a great little girl and helps out a lot with her sister, with very little fighting.
Just a view of the Beach so you remember where we are. LOL
Today we will all be going to the Mall and will spend most of the day there. Have to get food and some things for Shayne to start school in June, So the kids will be in the fun house for part of the day, this is a indoor play ground where they can have fun. We may have lunch there as well, have not decided on that as of yet. So that is all for this brief update and do not forget to leave your reply or subscribe to the RSS feeds and keep up to date.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Fynna Returns Home
Fynna has returned home and is doing well. She returned home late in the morning Saturday. So the family is back together and getting things back to normal.
Gen and I have a lot of planning to do, both of the girls have birthdays in May. We have decided to have the Pig roast on May 18th for both the girls. This will be for family and friends so stop by and join in on the fun.
Next month is going to be busy with birthdays and get the girls enrolled in schools. We still have not picked a school yet, but still have time to do this as school does not start until June 1st. So it will be shopping for birthdays, uniforms and school supplies this month.
Gen and I have a lot of planning to do, both of the girls have birthdays in May. We have decided to have the Pig roast on May 18th for both the girls. This will be for family and friends so stop by and join in on the fun.
Next month is going to be busy with birthdays and get the girls enrolled in schools. We still have not picked a school yet, but still have time to do this as school does not start until June 1st. So it will be shopping for birthdays, uniforms and school supplies this month.
The Girls
Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday Morning.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Fynna still in Hospital
Update: 19:06 hours Thur April 9th.
Fynna is not coming home due to a Holiday today and noone is there to release her from the hospital. Gen told me she is doing a lot better and should get released in the morning. But we will see, I will add another update when I find out.
The doctors are keeping Fynna a little longer because they would like to give her some test. She still has a cough so they have been holding off on testing her. Talked with Gen this morning and she is still waiting for the Doctors to make there rounds. So I might have some more news later and will update the post.
Things here are going well and the rest of us are all doing fine. The other kids have been excellent and getting along well. I have just been keeping busy working on websites and blogs.
Have a great day!
Fynna is not coming home due to a Holiday today and noone is there to release her from the hospital. Gen told me she is doing a lot better and should get released in the morning. But we will see, I will add another update when I find out.
The doctors are keeping Fynna a little longer because they would like to give her some test. She still has a cough so they have been holding off on testing her. Talked with Gen this morning and she is still waiting for the Doctors to make there rounds. So I might have some more news later and will update the post.
Things here are going well and the rest of us are all doing fine. The other kids have been excellent and getting along well. I have just been keeping busy working on websites and blogs.
Date is wrong on photo was taken this year.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Update on Fynna
Fynna is still in the hospital and had x-rays today of her lungs. She has had a caught for some time now and they wanted to check for problems. Gen said Fynna is getting better, but with her history then need to make sure she is strong. Gen stated that she is not feeling well and has a fever and chills. Just hope she is not coming down with something.
Everyone her at home is doing well, and the kids even like most of my cooking. The maid has been helping Gen out from time to time and I am left to cook lunch and dinner sometimes.
I am not sure when Gen and Fynna will be home so I will update you as I get the information.
Everyone her at home is doing well, and the kids even like most of my cooking. The maid has been helping Gen out from time to time and I am left to cook lunch and dinner sometimes.
I am not sure when Gen and Fynna will be home so I will update you as I get the information.
Fynna when she is feeling good.
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