I have been taking a break from writing because it was getting a bit like work. And I was coming up blank. And I’ve been playing second life too much.
I quit smoking. Haven’t had a cigarette in over two weeks now. I did have one cigar in there. I have two more then and I haven’t smoked them yet. :) I’m not craving most of the time now.
Myself and a babe on my throne from Second Life.
Juliet is doing fine. Since I quit smoking, I don’t see her as much. As I always went outside to smoke. I also don’t see the kids as much though. I’m firmly in hermit mode as of late.
I started taking benedryl at night, but that means I have to stop taking a medication that is for muscle cramps as the two can’t be taken together. I don’t like taking benedryl but I need some sleep and it helps with the itching. I think I might take one today too, even though I just woke up. I’d rather sleep than itch all day. I hate the hangover benedryl give me though. Yuck!
I feel a bit like humpty Dumpty because I’m sure I’ve gained weight since I quit smoking. I haven’t worried too much about how much I eat during this time. Quitting also caused quite a bit of depression. That’s over now though.
Smoking was making my lung hurt all the time. If I didn’t quit, I knew I’d die, sooner rather than later.
Jessie is doing fine, she’s as obsessive as ever, taking good care of me as ever. She’s crazy, but no more than any other female and she’s far more loving and far prettier than the rest.
None of the storms that smashed into the Philippines were much of an issue for me, I am far to the south of those problems. Some people really suffered though. I think everyone knows someone that suffered due to those storms. One of our prior maids lost everything except for what she had on.
Bogo and all of northern Cebu have had way too many brownouts. Don’t know why they call it brown as its a black out. We were having one each day there for a while. Usually lasting for an hour. Sometimes two. The last one lasted longer. That got really, really old. We’ve not had one for a few days. It was getting to the point I was sorry for living in this part of the country.
That pretty much catches you up with me. I hope this makes sense, I’m in quite a brain funk because of the benedryl. :) Well its time for me to go entertain and build my second life. Would be fun to see you there!
Tagged with: American Expat Living In The Philippines • Health • Philippines • Second Life
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Welcome back, my friend! Glad to see you back at the keyboard!
Hmm… apparently you are not really back yet!
I’m back to a point :)
I’ve been at least thinking of what to write about.
At the moment, I’m in agony. Nothing serious, just didn’t buy my Amway detergent and now my ass is on fire dude. Literally. I thought about writing about that but I think I already mentioned it. I didn’t think about having you get me some from there. I have to go 80 miles to get it. Due to a massive mistake in last months budget, I’m low on cash but not so low I couldn’t send you some cash to send it to me. I’ll send you an email. ;)
Hello Rusty
Soon in two weeks time I will be part of expats as well.
No city life for me, not even a small place like Bogo. I like it rustik. That means cobras, scorpions, centipedes etc under my bed.
Well, not really, I still want to live by western standards but in a remote place.
So, here it is, your next subject : Why the hell would anyone want to live in the boonies in Philippines?
Or if you prefer : Why the hell would anyone want to live in a big city in Philippines?
Any concrete plans for Bantayan island yet? Juliet would love it there.
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