Well, I arrived in Manila on the 30th of September around about 6:30PM local time. It’s a new life for me because I’m going to be here for 1 year. Yes, that’s right 1 year!
I’m not sure if everyone heard but Philippines was hit by flash flooding last weekend where about 150+ people drowned. Apparently more rain fell in 1 day than what falls in the average of 1 month during the rainy season. Above is a photo from my apartment window in Rockwell…
My prayers go to the Filipinos and their families affected. Although most of the water has drained away, I still see some of the roads with huge puddles. I would have photos of them from my compact camera but silly me forgot to bring its data cable LOL. Need to buy a new one now…
Anyways the reason I’m here is for work purposes. I do get quite a few perks, and based from my previous stint here, I’m already quite used to it. It will be an interesting experience I think, and a chance to build up a lot of life experience
I’m staying temporarily in a sericed apartmen at Rockwell Center just near the Powerplant mall. It’s fairly nice, and will stay here until I find a more permanant place
Unfortunately I would have already had a car and driver, but apparently it was written off by the floods. It was a massive black 4wd Toyota SUV and it was actually completely UNDERWATER. So now currently searching for a new one
But I guess you want to hear the important stuff. Yes I brought all my figmas and props ^_^. So I can continue one I get settled in a bit. I have something really cool incoming next post, which I’ll post tomorrow. But for now I gotta run off and meet some of my workmates for lunch. Cya soon and sayanara for now!~Ace
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October 2, 2009 at 4:37 pm
@_@
ah yeah the recent flood at philipines look really bad~
with a plus tsunami that happen near indonesia
even affecting my country
huhu soo much for malaysia outside from natural disaster
1yr in Philipines
lol gotta make a fast change with the weather then
October 2, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Ouch bad timing when you came… but still good to hear you made it ok. And wow a year, eh? That would’ve been a long wait for us if you didn’t bring your figmas & props, lol.
October 3, 2009 at 12:35 am
In the Philippines for a year? You are still doing your 4koma, right? RIGHT~?! O_O
All the best there. Maybe you should do what Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear did, put a big outboard motor behind a Toyota Hilux and name it Toybota. And yes, it did float and moves.
October 3, 2009 at 1:14 am
Uh, welcome? It’s rather hectic in the country, but do hope you won’t have a hard time of it much, and also enjoy your year-long stay. ^_^
Nice to read you’ve brought all the trappings of your 4koma works!
Looking forward to those.
October 3, 2009 at 11:10 am
D: Yeah what happened in Indonesia and Samoa was devastating. Not to put a scale on human life, but over a thousand killed over there >_>. And yeah it is hot >_<;; Oh well, aircon 24/7 when indoors!
Lightningsabre: Thanks mate! And though I could buy new stuff, much of my Figmas are now rare, and I have no idea if you can buy the sorts of props I had over here lolz
bd77: Yes I am so no worries ^_^;; The only thing is I am sort of on hiatus at the moment until I find a more permanant accomodation and get all moved and settled in. The post I just made was already prepared before my flight on Wednesday… I don't have any of my photo shoot lighting and stuff … need to buy. But all I've been doing so far on getting here is settling in and catching up with friends so not much time for blogging. But I expect I might be 100% in about 2 weeks. Till then, I'll probably do he odd quick post now and then, and simple Figure 4koma stuff if I can do it
gilesaquil: Thanks!!! I think it'll be alright, I have a lot of support here, and a few co-workers. Also my relatives are glad to see me. Yes I am Filipino has well originally (non-practising in Australia LOL)
October 6, 2009 at 3:23 am
Hey there, fan of your 4koma’s..heard you’ll be staying here in the Philippines for quite a while..It’ll be nice to meet the man behind the 4koma’s
October 7, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Shini: Thx! Maybe I’ll see you guys around the various cons!