113) Before My Trip to the Philippines

People told me stories what they either have experienced (throughout their life) or heard (through ear).

Stories have been passed on.

Stories I have been told:

• ​“You are American. You will easily fall for a lady. Do not marry her.” (I am not even financially ready for marriage. Connect first. Marriage is far away from my list. Connect, cuddle, and chill.)
• ”Be aware of your surroundings. You will get captured.” (I am not Roger Federer. I have no strong value. I am only Michael Caceres.)
• ​“Never leave your drink unattended. Somebody might poison or hypnotize you.” (We are all gonna die anyway.)
• ”Always watch your possessions. Remember, how they were positioned, and where they were placed. (If my stuff gets lost or stolen, it is fine. What matters is I am still breathing.)
• ”Visit the massage parlor spots. It is cheap. You pay, and you really get what you want.” (I hear this from many people, especially guys, in the States.)
• ”Be careful who you meet.” (I went on meeting new people anyway. I am still alive.)
• "Do not go further away from Makati alone." (Well, I did. I am alive in one piece.)  
• ”Every girl over there will fall for you.” (Not necessarily. I am not the movie character, James Bond. Most importantly, I met a very pretty nurse at the hotel.)

Last night, I arrived in San Francisco airport at 8:40.
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Later tonight, I will write another blog post, “Post-Philippines Trip.” I will talk about my story from this 12 day trip.

Many stories to talk about.