I’m Shy

After living in this country(Philippines) for over a year, I’ve heard that response from women too many times to count. Last night I hung out with Doc and his friend Veronica. She joined us for dinner and stayed the remainder of the night. For about the first hour she didn’t speak. Initially that would have disturbed me but after a bit of time in country, I’ve come to learn it’s normal behavior.

Filipina women are typically conservative, demure - very reserved in their behavior, especially around strangers. Later in the night, Veronica did begin to speak but only intermittently.

Our trio visited several night spots. Doc did a good job of giving the “lay of the land” so to speak as moving here is definitely a possibility in March.

Today, Saturday, January 11, 2020, I am grateful that:

I got a good vibe for Bacolod. I’ve been uncomfortable and ready to leave Cebu for months so this was a perfect change of pace. I didn’t enjoy Dumaguete, either trip, so I’m happy this city provided a bit of a different tempo.

Veronica shared a bit of info about herself and the reasons she behaved the way she did. I reciprocated and informed her I’d send her some of the things I’ve read and listened to over the ears in the hopes of helping her.

My flight back to Cebu was only 1700PHP($35). The bus ride from Dumaguete was rough and long, bumpy road and about 7 hours so flying back was really my only concern and the price was within my budget.

How do you get others to confide in you?

How do you help them become the ideal version of themselves?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!