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: Name: maan; Location: Philippines

i'm a total coffee addict. a hypomanic who runs and flips wild in the wards. has to constantly check on my schedule not because i forget things, but because i just obsessive-compulsively do so. i love singing and dancing so much, i just love having fun. and don't mess around with animals when i'm around, unless you want to be scalpeled down to your bones (just kiddin').

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Sunday, July 01, 2007
Hello Laiya Aplaya!

This the first weekend of my community rotation. We were assigned to San Juan, Batangas, which is known for its great white beaches. We left Manila last Tuesday and managed to squeeze ourselves in Chiqui's van. The scenery after we drove past South expressway was fantastic. I am such a fan of countryside greenery. Right after we were oriented by the Medical Health Officer at the bayan of San Juan, we made our way to our own separate assigned barangays. Luckily for Chiqui and I, we were assigned to Laiya Aplaya, which is located seaside.

rocky road!

We were brought to our foster parents by an ambulance. The house that would be our home for the next 6 weeks is actually a cozy bahay kubo. It's really nice. We were greeted by our foster parents, an old couple in their mid-60's. Their names are Nanay Meli and Tatay Ando. Their children live mostly in Manila and they have only one son who lives near their house. They are really nice and hospitable. The own coconut trees and sell coconuts in Manila and they also sell pigs.

our home sweet home

the "balkonahe"

piggies piggies piggies!

Nanay Meli is such an excellent cook. Grabe, I triple my rice servings because her dishes are really really delicious. Simple but delicious. Truly, I'm now a piggy.

After our clinic hours at the rural health unit, Chiqui and I would treat ourselves with an afternoon walk in the beach. The view is great...white beaches and clear seawater and bright blue skies...a perfect place to get a break from the tiring routine in the hospital.