I've been in the Philippines for 3 months now. It's like living in some alternate universe where everything is the opposite of what it should be. Parents ride motorcycles with their babies. Bribery is the most efficient way to get things done. Labor is cheap, and goods are expensive. The seasons never change. Everyone talks AROUND the subject. And the customer is not always right.
I really am enjoying the experience. I'm enjoying learning new things, meeting new people, and experiencing life in a new way. But, there is a parallel universe that still exists called "back home." Back home where things are as they should be. Friends are nearby. And Wal-Mart is just down the street. I miss home.
