The Truth About Our Relationship (Part 4, last part)

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 That vicious cycleWhen I found out Andy's leaving even before I finish my work contract, I was hurt. Livid. Heartbroken. I felt like a fool thinking we will never be apart again. He didn't even ask my opinion on this matter. He just told me he needs to go home.…

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The Truth About Our Relationship (Part 3)

Part 1, Part 2 “Falling in love is a socially acceptable form of insanity.”      -Her, 2014 The typical brain vs heart scenario Like I said, as much as I liked him, I didn't think our relationship is a good idea for a gazillion reasons. Faith was the biggest one--he's agnostic, I'm a Christian. I know…

The Truth About Our Relationship (Part 2)

  If you haven't read the first part yet, go here first for this second part to kind of make sense (but no promises!) My game plan after ending my six-year relationship Two years. That's how long I wanted to live in Europe. My naive self was hoping I can live in Spain and change…

The Truth About our Relationship (Part 1)

One friend, who seems like he has some kind of an argument radar that he happens to message me whenever Andy and I are not okay, told me I make him paranoid about doing LDR with his girlfriend. Why? Apparently, he sees me post all these sweet, sappy stuff on social media and then when…

Applying for a US Tourist Visa in Prague

I was just given a 10-year multiple entry visa to the US and if everything goes well, I will be able to visit Andy this July! So stoked! If you're a third-world passport holder like me, you know how much of a pain it is to get visas for pretty much all the countries from…

Christmas Break 2017: Snowboarding in Jested and New Year in Prague

Note: If you're here for the ski resort details, click here.  Ginger bread. Chocolate chip cookies. Loaf bread and home made strawberry jam. Protein shake. Nuts and fruit. Sounds like regular snacks, right? But all those were the only food we had for noche buena (Christmas eve dinner) because we were the only two guests for…

Visiting Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Pilsen

One of my students, Jana, recommended  visiting this little city that's only an hour and a half away from Prague. It's been really gray, cold, and rainy recently, but Jana said the weather doesn't matter when taking this tour since we'll be indoors anyway (and a few meters underground at some point of the tour,…

What I wish I knew before I decided to teach in Prague

If you've read my last post about my first few months in Prague, you probably know how tough those months have been for me. Partly because of the adjustment, but mostly because I didn't expect just how different the situation here is for English teachers compared to Japan where I taught for two years. I guess I…

What my Facebook and Instagram don’t tell you

Whenever people find out I'm moving/have moved to Prague to work, they say something around these lines: 'That's so cool!' or 'Sosyal!'  or--probably the most difficult one to respond to--'Gusto ko din! Paano ba yan?' (I want to work there, too. How did you do it?'  They probably think it's sosyal because even though Prague isn't exactly a…

Dear Papa and Mama

I seriously don't know how to start thanking you both--for the generosity, the patience, the love--and for so many other things. I don't think I know enough words to express my gratitude for everything you have done for my sisters and me. Living abroad and on my own for two years made me miss you and…