Little Mermaids and Immortal Souls
My daughter was six years old when she asked me a difficult question. I was putting her in bed, when that question surprised, baffled and […]
From Germany with Love: Sending Money to Philippines – Part 2
Another means to send money from Germany to Philippines is through Western Union (WU). There are two ways to send money thru WU: cash or […]
From Germany with Love: Sending Money to Philippines – Part I
In this digital age, sending money to Philippines has never been easier and faster. Filipinos overseas have now more options in sending their hard-earned money […]
Of German Husbands and Pregnancies
When I became pregnant, I was 33 years old. At first, I worried and then I felt happy especially when I took the pregnancy test. […]
The Longest Winter is in Germany
I hate winter, or should I admit it, I actually fear winter. When the autumn leaves start to fall, I sometimes don’t see the beauty […]
Five Strategies to Learn German Language – Fast!
I have been living in Germany for six years, took German language courses, but still could not claim fluency in speaking and writing the language. […]
Five German Qualities that Filipinos Adopt
Filipinos in Germany may not notice that small and gradual behavioral changes in them after years of living abroad. In fact, it only becomes apparent […]
How to Pretend That You Understand German
When I was was a newbie foreigner in Germany, there were many daily situations where I survived it by just pretending that I understood, instead […]