I'm sitting in a compound in Pasay, Manila

[MaggieSwanson]

Listening to an international world music percussionist, a world-class guitarist, and an amazing female vocalist with a strong, clear voice rehearse for a gig on Wednesday. And drinking Tanduay rum. Ask me anything...

:toast:

[Droopy]

1. Are you trying to make us jealous?

How did you end up in Manila?

[MaggieSwanson]

2. Nope. Just wanted to let you in on my happiness.

And I came here in May on business. Then just... stayed.

And Droopy, Tanduay rum is delightful, and at 60 pesos a liter ($1.20) it does the trick nicely.

Come visit. Rum is on me.

:hi:

[Droopy]

3. Maybe I'll visit you next year when I get some vacation time

I'll need to get a passport I guess. I've never been out of America and Canada.

Just in case I decide to visit and then stay, do they have a need for truck drivers over there? I'd have to do something besides listening to music and drinking rum all the time, I guess. :)

[MaggieSwanson]

4. Music and rum are all you need. :)

As far as jobs go, there are millions of highly qualified workers for every opening. Unless you would like to work in a call center, in which case they would love you... but only if you will work the overnight (US hour) shift.

But do come visit. I was so surprised at this country, not at all what I expected.

:hi:

[bicentennial_baby]

5. Ha! There you are!!

I've been wondering about you! :bounce: