Comments on: Philippine Living One Day At A Time

By: Philly

Philly — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:26:35 +0000

Hi Paul, thanks for stopping by. Indeed, that tomorrow rule works well when you have multiple tasks and have to prioritize. Anything really important wil still be important tomorrow or the enxt day., so plan accordingly.

By: Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:11:53 +0000

Dave; one thing a day is good advice, and being gainfully unemployed (retired) I sometimes blow off the entire day. For anything worth doing can be done tomorrow.

By: Philly

Philly — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:31:38 +0000

@Randy C: yes that may be one of the reason living here still appeals to me. I spend a lot less time worrying and stressing here, even though there is certainly a lot to stress about, same as anywhere. I gave up participation in a number of groups involving retiremtn that I ued to belong to … everyone is so worried and stressed about their last penny, investment this, health plan that and so on that I felt it was just shortening my life. Instead, I just live it. Merry Christmas.

By: Randy C

Randy C — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:12:22 +0000

Hi Dave – living one day at a time, or living in the moment (mindfulness) is a lot more difficult than it sounds, at least for me.

For a variety of reasons I think it is more a way of life there, for many anyway. At least it has seemed that way to me during my times there.

By: Philly

Philly — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:58:57 +0000

@Ellen: Yes, exactly, when someone tries to go out in a chair they really have to be dedicated to going out. To be strong physically and brave enough to battle for space in the gutter with taxis and tricycles too (did I mention that sidewalks don’t exist in much of the Philippines … the MMDA has an armored bus full of riot police who goes around Manila trying to force squatters and peddlers behind a new ‘Pink Line’ that’s designed to give the streets back to traffic. Much of Manlia has wide enough streets, if cars could only drive on them. It’s definitely a tough place for the nadicapped and even for those of us who might prefer to walk.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:52:58 +0000

Hi Dave, my father is wheelchair bound and their house has ramps everywhere. To go out is another matter, but it is not too bad here.

When I go visit my sister in Quezon City, I am still so amazed at how they arrange the day – everyone’s plans are discussed so they can arrange the most efficient way of having everyone achieve their goals for the day. It usually ends up one is waiting for the rest. No wonder the day is always long, and dinner is so late. I would say more than half the day is wasted in traffic. In Davao, if I head off to the city, I can still achieve 4 things – banking, siesta and shopping plus stop and enjoy a cup of coffee.