Culture Shock

Diarrhea of a Wimpy Kid

As a displaced British kid in a Filipino elementary school, I did everything to stay home.

Jul 10, 2023 • 

Dan Abbey

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June 2023

Visitation

A horror story. Even though it's not Halloween.

Jun 16, 2023 • 

Dan Abbey

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September 2022

Intelligence Report

I once had a pest problem and intercepted their communications...

Sep 10, 2022 • 

Dan Abbey

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August 2022

More Than Words

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.

Aug 17, 2022 • 

Dan Abbey

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June 2022

Putting the Bad in Badminton

I once tried to play an "easy" sport.

Jun 24, 2022 • 

Dan Abbey

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April 2022

Toilets. Tissues. Tabos.

Filipinos are the Mandalorians of bottom-washing: It is the way.

Apr 28, 2022 • 

Dan Abbey

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The Overgrown Malunggay Tree

My neighbor exposes my lack of pruning and ability to speak in Filipino.

Apr 14, 2022 • 

Dan Abbey

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Summer Rain

A wet day in the dry season has me stirring

Apr 9, 2022 • 

Dan Abbey

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Coming soon

Perfunctory welcome line for the curious...

Apr 3, 2022 • 

Dan Abbey