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After moving to the Philippines as a kid, I had to learn a brand-new language. The hardest part? Remembering how to properly insult my brothers.
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I once tried to play an "easy" sport.
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Filipinos are the Mandalorians of bottom-washing: It is the way.
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My neighbor exposes my lack of pruning and ability to speak in Filipino.
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A wet day in the dry season has me stirring
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Culture Shock
I’m half-British, half-Filipino. Meaning I drink tea with dried fish and rice, say “blimey”, and use a “tabo”. Follow my comedy of errors.
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I’m half-British, half-Filipino. Meaning I drink tea with dried fish and rice, say “blimey”, and use a “tabo”. Follow my comedy of errors.

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